There were 50 Races on Friday 17th May 2024 across 7 meetings. There was 7 races at York, 6 races at Newmarket, 8 races at Newbury, 8 races at Leopardstown, 7 races at Hamilton, 6 races at Aintree, 8 races at Kilbeggan, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (5) (10/1 +17%) Grey Fox |
10/1(+17%) | (5) Grey Fox 10/1, Without a win since summer 2022 and shaped as if needing the run after 8 months off when down the field at Windsor (10f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Dropped 3 lb and could have a say in proceedings returned to 1m. Last win was in August 2022 and was laboured on his return last month; down the list. |
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2nd (11) (11/8 +66%) Johnjay |
11/8(+66%) | (11) Johnjay 11/8, Won at Bath first time out last year and matched that form after 10 months off when third there (8f, good to soft) 4 weeks ago. Fancied to be in the shake-up from the same mark. Has form over C&D and was good third at Bath on his return last month; dangerous. |
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3rd (6) (5/1 -122%) Darvel |
5/1(-122%) | (6) Darvel 5/1, Returned at the top of his game after 6 months off to resume winning ways in decisive fashion at Bath (8f, good to soft) 4 weeks ago, going with bags of enthusiasm. Not certain to be in the same form here, but a 3 lb rise is more than manageable. Won in good style on his return at Bath and he's a big player again off 3lb higher here. |
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4th (3) (6/1 +14%) Dream Pirate |
6/1(+14%) | (3) Dream Pirate 6/1, Both wins last year came on soft but wasn't in the same form as on return when mid-field at Wetherby (8f, soft) 19 days ago. Bounce back required. Mixed record since his two wins (1m, soft) last autumn and others are more persuasive. |
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5th (7) (22/1 +33%) Serious Look |
22/1(+33%) | (7) Serious Look 22/1, No impact on both starts for this yard this year after leaving George Boughey. Can only be watched. Sole win was in 2022 and he's struggled in both runs for new yard this season. |
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6th (1) (8/1 -14%) Marsh Benham |
8/1(-14%) | (1) Marsh Benham 8/1, Ungenuine type who is entitled to be all the sharper for his recent Brighton (7f, good) effort returning from 6 months off. Step back up in trip should suit. Three wins last term; may have needed reappearance run and he's in the mix back up in trip. |
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7th (8) (33/1 -106%) Amathus |
33/1(-106%) | (8) Amathus 33/1, Won twice on turf last season and probably needed the run after 6 months off at Brighton (7f, good) 17 days ago. Back up in trip and market check advised. Didn't fire on return last month and all wins have been at shorter trips on fast ground. |
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8th (13) (50/1 -150%) Baikal |
50/1(-150%) | (13) Baikal 50/1, Sprung a surprise over hurdles at Worcester last May and doubled his tally at Southwell in September. Added to a patchy record when pulled up at former track later that month and not seen since. Dual hurdle winner but he's 0-11 on the Flat and looks best watched on his return. |
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9th (4) (12/1 -71%) Landlordtothestars |
12/1(-71%) | (4) Landlordtothestars 12/1, Won twice over the winter but no longer looks progressive, only fifth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW) just over 6 weeks ago. Back on turf and could be sharper here. Triple AW winner; still unexposed on turf but needs to step up again back in this sphere. |
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10th (10) (80/1 -700%) French Martini |
80/1(-700%) | (10) French Martini 80/1, Tailed off on both starts since leaving H-F. Devin. Mark tumbling but needs to show plenty more. Seven-race maiden who has failed to beat a rival in both runs for current yard; opposable. |
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11th (9) (33/1 -106%) Unsung Hero |
33/1(-106%) | (9) Unsung Hero 33/1, Standout effort last year came when fourth at Newcastle (7f) in September. Returns from 6 months off and may well need this outing. Generally struggled during light campaign last year and has questions to answer on return. |
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12th (2) (66/1 -164%) Bella Veneta |
66/1(-164%) | (2) Bella Veneta 66/1, Off the mark at the third attempt in a novice at Bath in April 2022 but struggled on both subsequent starts that year. Has plenty to prove returning from 22 months off for a new stable. Still lightly raced but she returns after 664 days off and has lots to prove for new yard. |
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13th (12) (14/1 +30%) Gavi Di Gavi |
14/1(+30%) | (12) Gavi Di Gavi 14/1, Looked back in good form despite the race not being run to suit at Kempton in January but not so good back there the last twice. Has a much lower turf mark to work with so shouldn’t be underestimated. Seven-time AW winner but he's been well held last twice and is 1-11 on turf. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Darvel returned from a 179-day break to go in by a length in a class 6 event at Bath last month and he is likely to be on the premises off 3lb higher. However, he could come out second best to JOHNJAY, who finished four lengths clear of the fourth when hitting the frame on his comeback at Bath. He goes off an unchanged mark and is open to improvement, while Marsh Benham is another to keep an eye on.
DARVEL returned from 6 months off at the top of his game when scoring in decisive fashion at Bath 4 weeks ago and, although his record last season suggests he may not arrive in the same mood, Patrick Chamings' 6-y-o gets the nod ahead of Johnjay, who made a satisfactory return to action when third in a different race on that same card. Gavi di Gavi and Landlordtothestars can fight out third.
This can go to DARVEL (nap), who returned from a break with a win at Bath last month and a 3lb rise for that success looks fair.
Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (3) (12/1 +25%) Betty Clover |
12/1(+25%) | (3) Betty Clover 12/1, Time Test filly. Half-sister to 6f winner Another Thought. Dam unraced. Overcame a slow start in 14-runner novice at Bath on debut, well on top finish. Not seen to best effect when 1¼ lengths second of 7 to Running Queen in class 3 at Salisbury since and she's a player. Won at Bath then good second to Running Queen at Salisbury; needs something extra. |
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2nd (12) (9/2 +72%) Miss Lamai |
9/2(+72%) | (12) Miss Lamai 9/2, €90,000 foal, 115,000 gns yearling, Mehmas filly. Half-sister to 6f/7f winner Seismic Spirit and 5f winner Spirit of Camelot. 6/1, won 12-runner novice event at Thirsk (5f, heavy) on debut 27 days ago, well on top finish. Should improve and yard has won the last 2 renewals. 115,000gns yearling who impressed when winning by about 3l on last month's debut at Thirsk. |
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3rd (14) (13/2 -18%) Running Queen |
13/2(-18%) | (14) Running Queen 13/2, Kingman filly. Half-sister to several winners, including useful 1m/9f winner Momarasa and 6.5f winner Zawaaya, both in France. Learnt plenty from debut when winning 7-runner novice at Salisbury (5f, heavy) 12 days ago by 1¼ lengths from Betty Clover. Open to further improvement. Beat previous winner Betty Clover to score at Salisbury recently; strong form contender. |
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4th (5) (40/1 +0%) Glorious Kitty |
40/1(+0%) | (5) Glorious Kitty 40/1, Foaled April 24. £68,000 2-y-o, Cotai Glory filly. Closely related to 2-y-o 5f winner Dontspoilasale and half-sister to 7f winner Lecale's Destiny. Dam 7f winner. Tough ask on debut. Interesting to see how she goes in the betting but this is a very tough debut assignment. |
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5th (2) (40/1 -122%) Baileys Jubilation |
40/1(-122%) | (2) Baileys Jubilation 40/1, Oasis Dream filly. Half-sister to several winners, including useful/ungenuine 5f/6f winner Nigel Nott and 2-y-o 6f winner Baileys Breathless. Dam 2-y-o 5f winner. Green under pressure when fourth of 10 in novice at Newmarket (5f, good, 25/1) on debut 12 days ago. Should progress. Promising fourth on recent debut; open to improvement but others have achieved more. |
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6th (15) (13/2 +0%) Seraphim Angel |
13/2(+0%) | (15) Seraphim Angel 13/2, Sergei Prokofiev filly who built on debut promise to win 9-runner Lily Agnes at Chester (5.1f, good) 9 days ago with a bit in hand. Open to further progress. Won the Lily Agnes on second start despite a wide passage, and entitled to respect. |
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7th (9) (10/1 +29%) Kaadi |
10/1(+29%) | (9) Kaadi 10/1, €52,000 yearling, Soldier's Call filly. Half-sister to several winners, including useful 1m winner Hotel Wren and 5f winner Mythical Phoenix. Confirmed debut promise when winning 9-runner novice at Windsor (5.1f, good to firm) last month, driven out. Should progress and yard has won last 2 renewals. Well-backed winner at Windsor on second start and could continue to progress. |
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8th (7) (16/5 +54%) It Ain't Two |
16/5(+54%) | (7) It Ain't Two 16/5, Calyx filly. Half-sister to 2-y-o 5f winner Balon d'Or. Dam, 2-y-o 5f winner, sister to useful 2-y-o 6f winner Broken Stones. 18/1, won 13-runner maiden at Newmarket (5f, good to firm) on debut 30 days ago by ¾ length from Amestris, running on. May well do better. Did very well to win on debut at Newmarket and form has been boosted; leading contender. |
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9th (8) (25/1 -25%) Jayvee |
25/1(-25%) | (8) Jayvee 25/1, €40,000 Dandy Man filly. Half-sister to 7f winner Talia and 2-y-o 6f winner Gotta Skedaddle. Dam, 2-y-o 5f winner, sister to useful winner up to 6f Victory Angel. 16/1, had Call Me Harswell behind when winning 8-runner novice at Beverley (5f, good to soft) on debut 22 days ago. Should progress. Beverley win on debut; others have stronger form but she could have plenty more to offer. |
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10th (4) (50/1 -52%) Call Me Harswell |
50/1(-52%) | (4) Call Me Harswell 50/1, £5,000 Soldier's Call filly. Dam twice-raced half-sister to smart winner up to 9f (including US Grade 1 1m winner) River Boyne. Better for debut when winning won 12-runner maiden at Beverley (5f, good) 11 days ago, breaking fast from wide draw. Much more on her plate here. Showed good speed to win at Beverley on second run, but may be vulnerable now up in grade. |
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11th (13) (28/1 -211%) Ruby's Profit |
28/1(-211%) | (13) Ruby's Profit 28/1, Didn't cost much at the sales but made a good start to career when readily winning 7-runner maiden at Kempton (5f) on debut 16 days ago, showing loads of speed and stretching away again inside the final 1f. Should progress. Readily made all on debut at Kempton and it remains to be seen where her limitations lie. |
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12th (6) (18/1 +28%) Invincible Annice |
18/1(+28%) | (6) Invincible Annice 18/1, 25,000 gns foal, 50,000 gns yearling, Invincible Spirit filly from family of top-class 5.5f-7f performer Muhaarar. 6/5, second of 5 in maiden at Pontefract (5f, soft) on debut 16 days ago. finding only one that was more clued up too good. Should improve and yard has won the last 2 renewals. Second of five on debut at Pontefract and that form was franked here on Wednesday. |
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13th (16) (100/1 -150%) Sybaris Jewel |
100/1(-150%) | (16) Sybaris Jewel 100/1, €4,000 yearling, Magna Grecia filly who fared best of the newcomers when 1¾ lengths third of 12 to Call Me Harswell in maiden at Beverley (5f, good) on debut 11 days ago. Should progress but plenty to find. Promising 3rd on recent debut at Beverley but needs sizeable step forward in this hot race. |
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14th (11) (5/1 +55%) Magic Mild |
5/1(+55%) | (11) Magic Mild 5/1, 60,000 gns foal, £100,000 yearling, Havana Grey filly. Dam unraced half-sister to smart winner up to 6.7f Laugh A Minute. Knew her job and showed plenty of ability when length third of 13 to It Ain't Two in maiden (9/2) at Newmarket (5f, good to firm) on debut 30 days ago. Open to improvement. Close 3rd behind two of these on Newmarket debut; form franked; can be hope she'll improve. |
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15th (10) (125/1 -150%) Lady Dorchester |
125/1(-150%) | (10) Lady Dorchester 125/1, Modest maiden who is easily passed over at this level. Has shown ability but is 0-5 and would be a surprise winner now up in grade. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
Lily Agnes winner Seraphim Angel should be on the premises if repeating the effort on this more conventional track. However, Karl Burke fields a strong hand in his bid for a third consecutive victory in this race, with MISS LAMAI rated the pick of his three entrants after an eyecatching winning debut at Thirsk. Her stablemate Kaadi also impressed when landing a novice at Windsor, while Invincible Annice is another Burke runner sure to be wiser after her Pontefract introduction.
Plenty to consider with the vote going to IT AIN'T TWO, who had 2 subsequent winners in behind (including Seraphim Angel) when beating Amestris in a class 2 Newmarket maiden on debut last month. Running Queen looked potentially useful when making all at Salisbury so is next best ahead of Ruby's Profit, who showed loads of speed when scoring at Kempton.
Top of the list is IT AIN'T TWO, who deserves extra credit for last month's debut win at Newmarket having failed to handle the Dip.
Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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Roger Henry |
(5) (12/1 -85%)12/1(-85%) | (5) Roger Henry 12/1, Had cheekpieces on and got back on the up switched to a handicap despite seeming to find the trip barely adequate when winning 10-runner event at Chelmsford (7f) just over 3 weeks ago. Sold from Jamie Osborne 14,500 gns after and he's respected on turf debut. AW winner on handicap debut for Jamie Osborne last month; with new yard for turf debut. |
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1st (9) (11/4 +0%) Powdering |
11/4(+0%) | (9) Powdering 11/4, Opened his account for the season at Wolverhampton in April and proved better than ever back on turf when bolting up at Beverley (7.4f, good) 11 days ago, doing well to come from the rear (made her move on what appeared the favoured part of the track). Respected under a 5 lb penalty. Won readily by over 4l at Beverley recently and is 4lb ahead of the handicapper here. |
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2nd (4) (14/1 +0%) Embarked |
14/1(+0%) | (4) Embarked 14/1, Got back on track after 10 weeks off when third at Kempton in March but not in the same form on both subsequent outings. Headgear worn last time discarded and need to bounce back returned to turf. Dual AW winner last year; needs to prove he can cope with mark this high on turf. |
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3rd (10) (11/1 -83%) Harry The Haggler |
11/1(-83%) | (10) Harry The Haggler 11/1, Notched a second career success at Kempton in November and has proven ultra consistent since, kept closer to the pace and just beaten by a better-treated rival at Chelmsford (7f) 8 days ago. Player if translating that form back on turf. Consistent on AW this year and today's switch back to turf won't be a problem. |
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4th (7) (11/1 +31%) Al Baahy |
11/1(+31%) | (7) Al Baahy 11/1, One win from 25 Flat runs and was below form after 5 months off at Wolverhampton (7.2f) recently. Looks an easy swerve. Made low-key seasonal debut last month but has slipped to a tempting mark. |
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5th (8) (10/3 +45%) Dakota Power |
10/3(+45%) | (8) Dakota Power 10/3, Stopped the rot to capitalise on a drop in grade back on turf after 8 weeks off when scoring at Salisbury (7f, heavy) 12 days ago. Proved pretty consistent last year and should be thereabouts under a penalty. Returned to turf with soft-ground win last week; 1lb well in under penalty here. |
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6th (2) (8/1 +11%) One More Dream |
8/1(+11%) | (2) One More Dream 8/1, Bagged his third win of 2024 in 10-runner handicap at Southwell (6.1f) in March but not in same form when eighth of 10 there (7.1f) 19 days ago. Much lower turf mark to work with so he's certainly not out of things. In career-best form on AW in early part of this year; competes off lower turf mark here. |
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7th (3) (13/2 +7%) Onemorenomore |
13/2(+7%) | (3) Onemorenomore 13/2, Got back on the up after 6 months off to record a second career victory at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) last month but found things much tougher up in grade 2 days later at Southwell. Back on turf. Narrow winner on seasonal debut; not in same form on AW since but still considered. |
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8th (6) (13/2 -30%) Freetodream |
13/2(-30%) | (6) Freetodream 13/2, Overcame positional bias to double his tally for the year at Chelmsford (7f) last month and ran respectably in pursuit of the hat-trick back on turf when third at Brighton (8f, good) just under 4 weeks ago, things not really unfolding ideally for him. Back down in trip and should go close. Dual 7f AW winner this year and placed over 1m on turf since; may still be on the upgrade. |
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9th (11) (25/1 +0%) One Hart |
25/1(+0%) | (11) One Hart 25/1, Eighteen runs since last win in 2023 and went off too hard when finishing tailed-off last at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 4 days ago. Returned to turf and cheekpieces are back on. Has knocked on the door this year but was well beaten on Tuesday; others preferred. |
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10th (1) (50/1 -100%) Another Thought |
50/1(-100%) | (1) Another Thought 50/1, Improved on debut effort when taking 3-runner Lingfield novice last summer. Looked rusty after 11 months off when down the field back there (6f, AW) just over 2 weeks ago and percentage call is to look elsewhere. Unexposed after only five starts but safely held when fourth of five in both handicaps. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
FREETODREAM posted two cosy victories over this distance prior to being thwarted in his hat-trick bid when third over a mile at Brighton, but stepping back in trip off an unchanged mark, he gets the vote to return to winning ways. Roger Henry was sporting cheekpieces for the first time (retained) when making his handicap debut a winning one at Chelmsford and he merits consideration for a new stable, although easy Beverley scorer Powdering rates as the main danger to the selection under a 5lb penalty.
FREETODREAM arrives in the form of his life, and with his effort at Bath last month easily excused, Amanda Perrett's 4-y-o is fancied to make it 3 wins from his last 4 starts at the expense of Powdering, who bolted up at Beverley 11 days ago and should be bang there under a penalty. Dakota Power is another last-time-out winner, and he can edge out One More Dream for third spot.
Michael Herrington's filly POWDERING (nap) looked in excellent nick when drawing clear to win readily at Beverley and gets the nod.
Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (12) (7/1 +18%) Hosanna Power |
7/1(+18%) | (12) Hosanna Power 7/1, Made the frame all 3 starts in maidens/minor events, latest when third of 12 at Lingfield (10f, AW, 5/4) in November. Switches to handicaps on return but opening mark could have been kinder. Goes handicapping after showing promise in all three runs (7f-1m2f). |
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2nd (8) (9/2 +10%) Cracksking |
9/2(+10%) | (8) Cracksking 9/2, Opened his account in a Newcastle maiden (10.2f) on final start of 2023 and built on that when fifth of 18 in C&D handicap on return 27 days ago. Likely more to come yet and is one for shortlist. Perhaps needed comeback run; strong suspicion that he has better days ahead of him. |
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3rd (10) (50/1 -52%) Winter Reprise |
50/1(-52%) | (10) Winter Reprise 50/1, Disappointed on Flat and over hurdles for current yard and has plenty to prove at present. Formerly smart but current wellbeing is looking a big issue; others safer. |
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4th (1) (14/1 -40%) Sweet Reward |
14/1(-40%) | (1) Sweet Reward 14/1, Won twice last year and looked as good as ever when second in C&D handicap on return last month. Not in same form at Goodwood since but must enter calculations. Modest latest run but ran right up to his best over C&D the time before. |
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5th (15) (28/1 -100%) Moonlit Cloud |
28/1(-100%) | (15) Moonlit Cloud 28/1, Career best when winning 11-runner handicap at Bath (10.2f, heavy, 11/2) earlier this month. Things will be tougher under a 5 lb penalty and is another who would prefer slower ground. Enjoys some cut underfoot but it was a Class 5 handicap in which she stormed clear at Bath. |
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6th (9) (7/2 +30%) Gallant Lion |
7/2(+30%) | (9) Gallant Lion 7/2, Won 4 handicaps on the bounce (at up to 11.6f) for Tony Carroll last summer and got back on the up when posting a good third, on debut for new yard, in C&D handicap last month. Likely contender. Did well for previous yard and made an eyecatching debut for this one here last month. |
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7th (7) (20/1 -43%) High Fibre |
20/1(-43%) | (7) High Fibre 20/1, Improving handicapper when with Ralph Beckett but below best (after 13 months off) for new yard at Ascot this time last year and has to ovecome a further absence now. Lightly raced since 2yo season but ability is respected; first-time tongue-tie. |
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8th (3) (6/1 +29%) Mustazeed |
6/1(+29%) | (3) Mustazeed 6/1, Won twice over C&D (including this contest) early last season and largely acquitted himself well in defeat thereafter. Capable when fresh but others look better treated. Solid 1m2f handicapper on a fair mark and he won this race 12 months ago. |
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9th (5) (11/1 -29%) Valiabad |
11/1(-29%) | (5) Valiabad 11/1, Three-time winner in 2022 for M. Delzangles in Francebut wasn't in same form last year and remains to be seen if switch to new yard sparks a revival. Three French wins in 2022; last year's light campaign didn't go so well. |
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10th (2) (50/1 +0%) Aikhal |
50/1(+0%) | (2) Aikhal 50/1, Failed to beat a rival home in a couple of starts at Wolverhampton this year and is hard to recommend back on turf here. Former Group 3 winner but no sign of that form in five defeats for his current yard. |
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11th (4) (22/1 -144%) Defence Of Fort |
22/1(-144%) | (4) Defence Of Fort 22/1, Back to winning ways, in first-time hood, when taking 9-runner handicap (7/1) at Sandown (10f, good to soft) in August. Feasibly treated on return and could be a player. Returns off a 4lb higher mark but now has to follow one good run with another. |
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12th (6) (4/1 +20%) Glam De Vega |
4/1(+20%) | (6) Glam De Vega 4/1, Twice a winner in 2022, including on handicap debut at Hamilton (9.2f) 21 months ago. Not seen since but reappears on a workable mark and must enter calculations, particularly if the market vibes are strong. 5yo who has only raced four times, winning last two; top connections persevering. |
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13th (13) (28/1 +30%) Monteria |
28/1(+30%) | (13) Monteria 28/1, Twice a winner on testing ground last year and should be fitter for last month's course reappearance. Chance would be aided by significant rainfall. Went off 25-1 for C&D reappearance last month and finished behind a few of these. |
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14th (11) (100/1 -52%) Enthrallment |
100/1(-52%) | (11) Enthrallment 100/1, Down the field both starts this year, ninth of 12 in handicap (7/1) at Wolverhampton (14f) in January, Makes limited appeal, back in trip on first run for new connections. Quiet runs on the AW when last seen and makes stable debut in a warm handicap. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
GLAM DE VEGA was last seen justifying short odds to take the Scottish Trophy at Hamilton in August 2022 and now makes his long-awaited return to action. The son of Lope De Vega is the type his trainer Roger Varian does well with, so he gets the nod in a first-time hood. The main danger might be previous C&D winner Gallant Lion, who made an encouraging start for the Alan King stable when hitting the frame over track and trip last month. Cracksking is another to consider.
Preference is for CRACKSKING, who showed more than enough on his return here last month to suggest a handicap of this nature is within his grasp. Gallant LIon and Glam de Vega rate the principal dangers.
It would be easy to recommend any number of these but the booking of Jamie Spencer heightens interest in the returning HIGH FIBRE.
Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (2) (5/2 +44%) Botanical |
5/2(+44%) | (2) Botanical 5/2, Hamilton novice winner on second career start in July and taking on his elders, he showed his handicap mark to be all wrong back at that venue in October (9.2f). 10 lb rise more than fair on this return to action for leading yard. 10lb higher now but put up a striking display at Hamilton (1m1f, soft) on final 3yo outing. |
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2nd (5) (14/1 +30%) King's Code |
14/1(+30%) | (5) King's Code 14/1, Real success story for his yard, adding more wins at Southwell and Kempton (both 1m) at the beginning of the year. Not at best when seventh of 14 at Newcastle on Good Friday and latest turf run in a first-time visor suggests the assessor may just have him now. 7th of 13 at Newmarket (first visor) 13 days ago suggests he is not on a great turf mark. |
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3rd (9) (17/2 +15%) Reach |
17/2(+15%) | (9) Reach 17/2, Progressive last year, barely coming off the bridle to score at Nottingham (10.2f) in June and followed up in good style at Beverley a week later. Improving when signing off with a C&D win and every chance her limit has yet to be reached. Something to prove today back from a break but C&D win in August suggested better still. |
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4th (11) (11/1 +0%) Qitaal |
11/1(+0%) | (11) Qitaal 11/1, Rejoined former yard for just 4,000 gns and proved that all ability is retained to make a winning handicap debut at Doncaster after almost 2 years off in March, going with zest. Quickly put Epsom blip behind him when second at Goodwood a fortnight ago. 687 days off before Doncaster win in March; also 1m2f on soft when neck 2nd last time. |
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5th (14) (28/1 -12%) Theme Park |
28/1(-12%) | (14) Theme Park 28/1, 7f AW winner for Sir Michael Stoute who ran his best race for present stable (having been gelded) when second here over 7.8f in September. Not in same form at Kempton final start and very likely needed his reappearance. Second start over this trip. Well held over 7f on return two weeks ago but could be a lot more interesting this time. |
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6th (1) (18/1 +10%) Epic Poet |
18/1(+10%) | (1) Epic Poet 18/1, Smart performer for Jean-Claude Rouget in France but failed to beat a rival in 2 outings in quick succession for new yard last summer and didn't fare much better in the Cambridgeshire when last seen. Since moved yards but has a lot to prove. Well beaten for the Meades last year; 48,000gns buy in October and well in on 2022 form. |
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7th (12) (6/1 +25%) Loyal Touch |
6/1(+25%) | (12) Loyal Touch 6/1, Cashed in on a career-low mark when making all over this trip at Newcastle in March. Held his form very well since, recording brace of excellent runner-up efforts, latterly returned to turf at Chester last week. Good front-running AW form was carried over to turf when second at Chester last week. |
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8th (6) (9/1 -13%) Majestic |
9/1(-13%) | (6) Majestic 9/1, Won the 2022 Cambridgeshire and ended his 2023 campaign with a good fourth in that race. Enhanced excellent Newmarket record with 2 solid efforts in recent weeks and he's likely to give this another good go (fourth in this last year). Close 4th in this last year; solid efforts this term and must be in each-way calculations. |
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9th (7) (12/1 +14%) Andaleep |
12/1(+14%) | (7) Andaleep 12/1, Excellent servant for connections winning over C&D in July before showcasing his versatility on the AW this winter with 2 further victories. Cracking third at Lingfield when last seen in March but 3 lb rise for that probably enough to anchor him. Reliable and well treated if he's back to his peak, which was a C&D win last July. |
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10th (4) (7/1 +30%) Theoryofeverything |
7/1(+30%) | (4) Theoryofeverything 7/1, Useful 3-y-o for the Gosden stable and made a promising start for his new yard after a gelding operation when neck fourth of 17 to Hafeet Alain and Dutch Decoy over 1m at the Craven meeting. Not quite in the same form back at Newmarket latest but he's still one to view positively. Promising return at Newmarket for new yard; failed to live up to that at same track latest. |
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11th (10) (18/1 -13%) Stressfree |
18/1(-13%) | (10) Stressfree 18/1, Has quickly developed into a useful handicapper for this yard, winning in the mud over this trip at Nottingham last backend and even better form when runner-up on his Doncaster reappearance. Ripon undulations perhaps not ideal last time. Cheekpieces back on. Cheekpieces (worn on all French starts) return; player on Doncaster form two starts ago. |
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12th (13) (28/1 -75%) Qaasid |
28/1(-75%) | (13) Qaasid 28/1, Three-time winner on the AW and performed with credit when third on sole turf start last season at Newmarket. Dropped in the weights following a quiet spell and took advantage in no uncertain tersm returned to turf at Newbury a month ago, responding well. Won 18-runner race at Newbury (1m2f, good to soft) four weeks ago; back up 6lb. |
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13th (16) (40/1 -150%) Barley |
40/1(-150%) | (16) Barley 40/1, Limited impact in fairly light 2023 campaign but that helped his mark and he shaped with much more promise when third at Redcar a fortnight ago. Cheekpieces on first time and he's of interest. No win since April 2022; chance on 1m2f second on AW in November; cheekpieces are enlisted. |
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14th (3) (80/1 -60%) Lord Protector |
80/1(-60%) | (3) Lord Protector 80/1, Bolstered his good record at Sandown (10f) in July but seemed anchored by small rise in weights thereafter and heavy defeats both starts for new yard 6 months apart. Beaten 30l on return after wind surgery; 1lb lower than for win (1m2f, good) last July. |
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15th (15) (80/1 -100%) Kitsune Power |
80/1(-100%) | (15) Kitsune Power 80/1, Progressed quite well at 3 but he had just one creditable effort to show from his 6 outings for Roger Varian last season. Last of 8 on reappearance for new yard and blinkers back on. Generally struggled last year and tailed off for new yard at Ripon (heavy) four weeks ago. |
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16th (8) (16/1 +20%) Eilean Dubh |
16/1(+20%) | (8) Eilean Dubh 16/1, Massive Sunday Series success story in 2022, winning twice at York over just shy of 1m. Just the one success since but he's 3 lb below that mark returned to this venue trying 10f for the first time. Step back in the right direction 13 days ago; however, he's unraced over this far. |
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A six-length winner at Hamilton when last seen, BOTANICAL progressed very nicely during his three-year-old campaign and could be hard to beat if he picks up where he left off. A 10lb higher mark obviously complicates the matter and the likes of the consistent Majestic, Loyal Touch and Stressfree could all exploit any weakness shown by the Roger Varian-trained selection. A winner over C&D last summer, Andaleep is also dangerous to underestimate, despite running off 5lb higher.
BOTANICAL was as easy a handicap winner as it gets when last seen at Hamilton in October and, very much the type to make a better 4-y-o, he makes plenty of appeal on reappearance for a top yard. Majestic was fourth in this a year ago and is admirably consistent, with Barley one to consider at longer odds at the foot of the weights.
Botanical is clearly one likely answer. THEME PARK was 2nd twice at 1m here and another crack at 1m2f may help him to go one better.
Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (5) (11/1 -38%) Kilt |
11/1(-38%) | (5) Kilt 11/1, Kingman colt. Half-brother to 7f winner Doom. Dam, 1m-1¼m (Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf) winner. Offered something to work on when third of 4 in novice at Newcastle (7.1f, 3/1) on debut in December. Half-brother to the yard's Listed winner Doom; satisfactory debut on Tapeta late last year. |
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2nd (12) (4/1 +20%) Usuario Amigo |
4/1(+20%) | (12) Usuario Amigo 4/1, Promising third (neck behind Creative Story) of 12 in maiden (80/1) at Newmarket (7f, good) on debut. Didn't get home faced with much softer ground at Windsor since so worth another chance. Ground bordering on heavy may have been behind his Windsor effort and he retains potential. |
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3rd (2) (Evens +28%) Creative Story |
Evens(+28%) | (2) Creative Story Evens, Closely related to connections' very smart 2-y-o 6f/7f (National Stakes) winner Quorto and showed plenty when runner-up in Kempton novice (1m) and 7f maiden here. Sure to go close again. Rather drawn away from the action here latest (7f) and sets a decent standard. |
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4th (6) (40/1 -150%) Lord Of Love |
40/1(-150%) | (6) Lord Of Love 40/1, Dubawi colt. Dam, winner up to 10.5f (2-y-o 1m winner), half-sister to very smart/ungenuine winner up to 1m (stayed 10.5f) King of Comedy. Down the field n maidens at Kempton and Yarmouth 6 months apart. Pulled hard in a first-time hood (off today) on his recent comeback; needs to settle. |
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5th (10) (18/1 +10%) Skipper |
18/1(+10%) | (10) Skipper 18/1, Calyx gelding. Dam, 6f winner, half-sister to very smart winner up to 1m Kinross out of useful winner up to 10.3f (2-y-o 8.3f winner) Ceilidh House. One to note. Gelded first foal of an unraced half-sister to Group 1 winner Kinross; market will guide. |
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6th (8) (11/1 +8%) Modern Times |
11/1(+8%) | (8) Modern Times 11/1, Left debut behind when second of 10 in a decent maiden at Kempton (8f, 14/1) in November. Failed to build on that when fourth behind T'challa and Approved Star at Southwell on return, however, and tongue strap now applied. Backward step on comeback (behind T'Challa and Approved Star); now goes in a tongue-tie. |
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7th (11) (4/1 -33%) T'challa |
4/1(-33%) | (11) T'challa 4/1, Kingman colt. Half-brother to 7f winner Ducal Crown and other winners in South Africa. Dam smart South African Grade 1 6f-1m winner. Showed plenty to work on first time up when second to a smart prospect in novice at Southwell (8.1f, 12/1) 19 days ago. Open to improvement. Plenty to like about his Southwell debut; entitled to improve for a yard among the winners. |
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8th (3) (66/1 -230%) Escape Act |
66/1(-230%) | (3) Escape Act 66/1, €67,000 yearling, €215,000 2-y-o, Mehmas gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including 5f-7f winner Giacomo Casanova and Italian 1m winner Autumn In Dublin. Dam maiden (stayed 7.5f) half-sister to smart Turkish 6f-1¼m winner Invincible Son. Gelded newcomer who's only just hit three; went for 215,000euros last year; market useful. |
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9th (13) (200/1 -900%) Warriors Dream |
200/1(-900%) | (13) Warriors Dream 200/1, 28/1, fourth of 7 in novice at Kempton (6f) on debut but failed to meet expectations at Southwell since. Significantly up in trip. Goes beyond 6f for the first time on his turf debut; needs to improve for the stiffer test. |
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10th (1) (18/1 -50%) Approved Star |
18/1(-50%) | (1) Approved Star 18/1, 40,000 gns foal, £200,000 yearling, Dark Angel colt. Half-brother to several winners, including 2-y-o 1m winner Kocna and 1½m winner Reina Del Mar, both useful. Better effort when third (1.5 lengths behind T'challa) of 10 in novice (9/1) at Southwell (8.1f) 19 days ago. Respected. Again shaped latest as though further than 1m would suit; may need handicaps to prosper. |
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11th (4) (200/1 -100%) Fight Back |
200/1(-100%) | (4) Fight Back 200/1, 75,000 gns yearling, Ulysses gelding. Half-brother to smart winner up to 7f Existent. Dam, 1¼m winner, half-sister to very smart 1m winner Integral out of very smart winner up to 9f (2-y-o 6f winner) Echelon. 66/1, last of 10 in novice event at Southwell (8.1f) on debut 19 days ago. 66-1 for his Southwell debut late last month and ran as the market suggested he would. |
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12th (7) (200/1 -203%) Mini Punter |
200/1(-203%) | (7) Mini Punter 200/1, Twice-raced maiden. Seventh of 11 in maiden (100/1) at Yarmouth (8f, good) 17 days ago. Nothing exciting as yet and will likely find things easier once handicapping. |
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13th (9) (150/1 -355%) On Locust Point |
150/1(-355%) | (9) On Locust Point 150/1, Starspangledbanner gelding. Half-brother to winner abroad by Sea The Moon. Dam unraced half-sister to smart 6f winner Strobe out of smart winner up to 9f (2-y-o 6.5f winner) Flashing, won 2 US Grade 1 events. Gelded newcomer who's probably best watched unless there's good money around. |
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14th (14) (250/1 -25%) Barafundle Bay |
250/1(-25%) | (14) Barafundle Bay 250/1, Dartmouth filly. Dam, French 2-y-o 1m winner, half-sister to useful 5f-1½m winner Torrid Hell and winner up to 2m Royal Menantie. Seventh of 8 in novice event (200/1) at Chelmsford City (10f) on debut 15 days ago. Started 200-1 for her Chelmsford debut, when tailed off, and this looks tougher. |
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15th (15) (250/1 -279%) Disquietude |
250/1(-279%) | (15) Disquietude 250/1, €18,000 yearling, Tamayuz filly. Half-sister to 1m-11f winner Jack Sparowe. Dam, winner up to 1½m (2-y-o 7.3f winner), half-sister to useful 1m winner (stayed 1¼m) Laelaps. Last of 12 in maiden (200/1) at Yarmouth (7f, good) on debut 17 days ago. Finished a remote last at 200-1 on her recent debut; can't be recommended. |
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Runner-up on his two starts to date, Creative Story warrants serious consideration in what should be an informative affair but he may have to fill the same position once more, this time behind T'CHALLA. Andrew Balding's charge shaped like a colt who was still learning his trade when second at Southwell and he can take a sizable step forward on his second start. Kilt performed with credit when looking unsuited by the way the race developed on his introduction over 7f at Newcastle in December and better can be expected here.
CREATIVE STORY was only just denied by a smart prospect in a similar event here last month and is fancied to go one better. T'challa made a promising start when second at Southwell and is feared most ahead of Usuario Amigo, who's worth another chance to confirm debut promise back on better ground.
T'Challa is respected but he'll need to improve to beat CREATIVE STORY, who sets a good standard on either of his seconds.
Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (13) (11/2 +45%) Mr Chaplin |
11/2(+45%) | (13) Mr Chaplin 11/2, 58,000 gns foal, 120,000 gns yearling, Without Parole colt. Half-brother to 6f winner Spenny's Lass and useful 7f-1m winner Mubtasimah. Emerged best of newcomers when fourth of 7 in novice at Newmarket (5f, good, 16/1) on debut 12 days ago. Likely to improve. Best of the newcomers when fourth in what was a useful 5f novice at Newmarket. |
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2nd (3) (9/1 +25%) Defence Missile |
9/1(+25%) | (3) Defence Missile 9/1, Foaled April 25. €55,000 yearling, Sottsass colt. Half-brother to several winners, including very smart 7.6f-13.4f winner Morando and smart winner up to 1m Speak of The Devil. Dam French 2-y-o 5f winner. 55,000euros yearling; ninth foal; half-brother to five winners; dam was sharp. |
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3rd (20) (100/1 -300%) Mapledurham |
100/1(-300%) | (20) Mapledurham 100/1, Foaled February 7. 38,000 gns yearling, Kodiac filly. Dam unraced half-sister to smart winner First Defence out of US Grade 1 7f winner Honest Lady (runner-up in Breeders' Cup Sprint) from an excellent US family. 38,000gns; 1st foal; dam unraced half-sister to First Defence (7f US Grade 1 winner). |
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4th (15) (80/1 -220%) Organ |
80/1(-220%) | (15) Organ 80/1, Foaled March 11. 35,000 gns foal, Ulysses colt. Closely related to 3 winners, including useful winner up to 1½m Sound of Cannons and 16.6f winner Breccia. Dam, 9f-1¼m winner, sister to very smart 1m-1¼m winner Chorist. Stable's 2yos renowned for improving with experience and this colt will appreciate further. |
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5th (6) (33/1 -313%) Haazeez |
33/1(-313%) | (6) Haazeez 33/1, Foaled March 20. 115,000 gns foal, 115,000 gns yearling, Mehmas colt. Closely related to useful 7f/1m winner Sunset Dream and half-brother to 6f winner Flash Gordon and 8.6f winner Umm Hurair, both useful. Dam, 2-y-o 7f winner, half-sister to Cheveley Park Stakes winner Seazun. 115,000gns yearling; dam 7f 2yo winner (78), half-sister to Cheveley Park winner Seazun. |
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6th (7) (10/1 -43%) Jouncy |
10/1(-43%) | (7) Jouncy 10/1, Foaled April 17. Wootton Bassett colt. Half-brother to several winners, including 2-y-o 1m winner Maximal, 6f/7f winner Jubiloso, both smart, and useful 2-y-o 6f winner Array. Dam, 6f winner (including at 2 yrs), half-sister to Frankel. Likely type. Dam a Listed-class 6f winner and a half-sister to Frankel. |
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7th (9) (7/2 +75%) King Of Bears |
7/2(+75%) | (9) King Of Bears 7/2, Foaled February 22. €34,000 foal, 150,000 gns yearling, Kodi Bear colt. Dam unraced half-sister to useful 6.5f-1m winner Champagne Or Water. Yard has good record in this. Market confidence would be significant when the stable's 2yos have made a bright start. |
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8th (2) (20/1 -25%) Deauville Blue |
20/1(-25%) | (2) Deauville Blue 20/1, Foaled March 18. €80,000 yearling, Blue Point colt. Dam, US 1m winner, sister to useful 1m-1½m winner (stayed 16.5f) Indianapolis out of Breeders' Cup Distaff winner Adoration. 80,000euros yearling; dam US 1m winner, sister to useful 1m-1m4f winner Indianapolis. |
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9th (1) (20/1 -25%) Carderock |
20/1(-25%) | (1) Carderock 20/1, 10,000 gns foal, U S Navy Flag colt. Half-brother to several winners, including smart 9.5f-16.5f winner Antiquarium and 1m-1¾m winner Grand Scheme. Fourth of 7 in novice at Goodwood (5f, heavy, 9/2) on debut 14 days ago. Open to progress up in trip. Fourth of seven at Goodwood (5f, heavy); better expected but he'll need it. |
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10th (18) (11/1 +8%) Wild Clary |
11/1(+8%) | (18) Wild Clary 11/1, Foaled January 31. Dark Angel colt. Half-brother to several winners, including smart 9f/9.4f winner Maxux and useful winner up to 1¼m Cunco. Dam winner up to 1¼m (2-y-o 7f/1m winner). Yard has excellent record in this. Newcomer; stable also runs Carderock and has a good record in this race. |
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11th (4) (4/1 -100%) Diligently |
4/1(-100%) | (4) Diligently 4/1, 30,000 gns foal, £100,000 yearling, Harry Angel colt. Dam, 6f winner, half-sister to smart 7f winner Audience out of useful 6f-7f winner Ladyship. Promising fourth of 6 in class 2 event at Ascot (5f, good, 2/1) on debut 16 days ago. Open to improvement. Drawn in 20 but the extra furlong should suit and he's got a run under his belt. |
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12th (19) (200/1 -100%) It's Life |
200/1(-100%) | (19) It's Life 200/1, Foaled March 17. 8,500 gns foal, Without Parole filly. Dam, 7f winner, half-sister to Lonsdale Cup winner Montaly. 8,500gns foal; second foal; dam 7f AW winner, half-sister to 2m Group 2 winner Montaly. |
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13th (16) (8/1 +68%) Pappa Louis |
8/1(+68%) | (16) Pappa Louis 8/1, Foaled February 21. 19,000 gns foal, £60,000 yearling, Showcasing colt. Half-brother to 2 winners abroad, including Italian 11f winner Justify Your Love. Dam useful Italian 9f-11f winner. Hard to pin down his trip on pedigree but stable had two 2yos win this season. |
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14th (8) (10/1 -43%) Khafiz |
10/1(-43%) | (8) Khafiz 10/1, 135,000 gns foal, New Bay colt. Half-brother to several winners, including 2-y-o 5.7f winner Toca Madera (by Bated Breath) and 2-y-o 6f winner Hala Hala Hala (by Exceed And Excel), both useful. Dam 2-y-o 7f/1m winner. Yard has good strike rate with newcomers. 135,000gns foal; half-brother to some sharp types; yard's first 2yo runner of the year. |
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15th (11) (80/1 -142%) Mirabeau |
80/1(-142%) | (11) Mirabeau 80/1, Foaled March 1. £23,000 yearling, Territories colt. Dam 1½m winner. Pedigree would suggest he's one for further down the line when sent further. |
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16th (5) (40/1 -100%) Goodwood Mogul |
40/1(-100%) | (5) Goodwood Mogul 40/1, Foaled March 4. 42,000 gns yearling, Mohaather colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful 1¼m-1½m winner Bella Vita and 1¼m winner Red Danielle. Dam unraced half-sister to smart 7f winner Maidaan. 42,000gns; this trip looks too sharp on pedigree and trainer isn't one to rush his 2yos. |
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17th (10) (25/1 -56%) Middleton View |
25/1(-56%) | (10) Middleton View 25/1, Foaled January 20. 88,000 gns foal, 90,000 gns yearling, Bated Breath colt. Brother to useful 6f winner Deodar and half-brother to useful 6f-1m winner Probe. Dam winner up to 7.4f (including at 2 yrs) 90,000gns yearling; 5th foal; brother to Listed-placed 6f winner Deodar (inc 2yo; RPR 98). |
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18th (12) (66/1 -371%) Moonjid |
66/1(-371%) | (12) Moonjid 66/1, Foaled April 23. 90,000 gns foal, Mohaather colt. Closely related to winner up to 1m Exclusively and half-brother to 3 winners, including 7f winner Star Style. Dam 2-y-o 6f winner. 90,000gns foal; ninth foal; closely related to 5f winner Exclusively (RPR 82). |
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19th (14) (125/1 -89%) Muy Muy Loco |
125/1(-89%) | (14) Muy Muy Loco 125/1, Foaled February 8. 26,000 gns yearling, Phoenix of Spain colt. Half-brother to smart winner up to 6f Flaming Rib. Dam unraced half-sister to smart 11f-12.5f winner Savoir Vivre. 26,000gns yearling; third foal; half-brother to multiple 5f/6f winner Flaming Rib. |
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20th (17) (80/1 -220%) Valsharah |
80/1(-220%) | (17) Valsharah 80/1, Foaled March 11. £88,000 yearling, Dark Angel colt. Half-brother to 2-y-o 7f winner Gladice and 8.6f winner Senseofentitlement. Dam, unraced, closely related to very smart 6f-1m winner Sayif. ÂŁ88,000 yearling; possibly the yard's second string on jockey bookings. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Diligently wasn't disgraced when fourth on his debut at Ascot and, with normal progression, he could have a say. However, a chance is taken on HAAZEEZ, who changed hands for 115,000gns in October last year and he is bred to have plenty of speed. The son of Mehmas has Jamie Spencer booked for his debut and is fancied to make an impact, while any market confidence behind either Jouncy or Wild Clary would be interesting.
DILIGENTLY showed plenty taking on a field of winners when beaten under 2 lengths in a class 2 at Ascot on debut 16 days ago and sets a decent standard up against mostly newcomers. Wild Clary is from a stable with an excellent record in this so is a newcomer to note along with Jouncy and Khafiz.
There are a host of interesting newcomers but MR CHAPLIN and Diligently are preferred after highly encouraging debuts.
Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (5) (3/1 -9%) Devoted Queen |
3/1(-9%) | (5) Devoted Queen 3/1, Impressive winner of both starts to date, showing a good attitude after a slow start at Kempton on latest. More to come with a hood on and should take the beating. 2-2; half-sister to top connections' Group 3 winner One Ruler; firmly in calculations. |
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2nd (7) (15/2 -7%) Spiritual |
15/2(-7%) | (7) Spiritual 15/2, €280,000 Invincible Spirit filly who made an ideal start when scoring at Leicester in September, well on top at finish. Fourth in the Rockfel next time but underwhelming return at Newmarket. Others more appealing. Leicester win on debut; unsuited by the Rowley Mile the next twice; retains potential. |
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3rd (2) (6/1 +33%) Bolsena |
6/1(+33%) | (2) Bolsena 6/1, Left previous form behind when winning 12-runner maiden (6/1) at Newmarket (8f, good to firm) 30 days ago, bit in hand. This demands more but she's worth her place. 3l maiden win at Newmarket on 4th start; exceptional pedigree; open to further improvement. |
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4th (3) (5/1 +58%) Bright Thunder |
5/1(+58%) | (3) Bright Thunder 5/1, €56,000 foal, 270,000 gns yearling, Night of Thunder filly who looked above-average when making a ready winning start at Haydock 20 days ago. A lot more to come and could make her presence felt if not held back by inexperience. 5l win on last month's debut; much tougher test today but she's a likeable prospect. |
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5th (6) (11/1 +21%) Glimpsed |
11/1(+21%) | (6) Glimpsed 11/1, Half-sister to several winners, including high-class winner up to 15.5f Scope, and looked talented herself when readily scoring in a Newmarket maiden last year. Not disgraced this level there next time and type to make a better 3yo, so not ruled out after 6 months off. Won on debut and heavy ground may have been too much next time; from fine family. |
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6th (1) (11/1 -22%) Bellarchi |
11/1(-22%) | (1) Bellarchi 11/1, Thriving filly who scored with somethig to spare under patient ride at Ascot 6 days ago. May not have reached her limit yet and can make her presence felt if the race is run to suit. Has raced 18 times but she's been better than ever this spring; might not be far away. |
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7th (4) (25/1 +0%) Carolina Reaper |
25/1(+0%) | (4) Carolina Reaper 25/1, Useful filly who won twice over 7f at 2 yrs. Disappointing return at Newmarket and looks up against it in this grade. German Group 3 winner last year but tailed off on recent comeback at Newmarket. |
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8th (8) (6/1 -71%) True Cyan |
6/1(-71%) | (8) True Cyan 6/1, Beat a pair of subsequent winners when making a winning debut in 17-runner maiden at Newmarket in September and returned with an encouraging fourth in Nell Gwyn Stakes there. Open to improvement and worth considering. Kept on for fourth in 7f Group 3 Nell Gwyn on second start; open to improvement now at 1m. |
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9th (9) (8/1 +0%) Zenjabeela |
8/1(+0%) | (9) Zenjabeela 8/1, Off the mark with plenty to spare in a Southwell maiden on her second start and did well in the circumstances when following up at Beverley. Disappointed in Rockfel at Newmarket on final outing but has some potential this year. Two minor wins last year; looks a good prospect for this step up to 1m; not discounted. |
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The unbeaten DEVOTED QUEEN has shown versatility in her two previous starts and although she made hard work of landing a conditions race at Kempton last month, the daughter of Kingman displayed a willingness to dig deep in the closing stages. That was her first try over a mile and she can progress further back on turf with a hood added. Bright Thunder impressed on debut at Haydock and is another must for the shortlist, while Nell Gwyn fourth True Cyan has to enter calculations too.
DEVOTED QUEEN sets the standard and there's more to come, so she's the obvious way to go, with the progressive Bellarchi appealing as the chief danger. True Cyan remains with potential and should make her presence felt.
Having appeared to be unsuited by Newmarket's Rowley Mile, SPIRITUAL may show improvement for this flat track.
Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (3) (11/4 +8%) Skukuza |
11/4(+8%) | (3) Skukuza 11/4, Plenty of encouragement when runner-up at Newbury (7f, good) on debut last summer, but was still green when third at Yarmouth next time. Shaped as if better for the run after 8 months off at this course last month and all the better for that when second over C&D a fortnight ago. Good second over C&D on handicap debut and he's one to consider. |
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2nd (2) (11/2 -100%) Lautrec |
11/2(-100%) | (2) Lautrec 11/2, 600,000 gns Kingman colt. Closely related to 2000 Guineas winner Magna Grecia and half-brother to top-class dual-Classic winner St Mark's Basilica. Overcame inexperience to make winning debut at Newcastle in November. Turned over at short odds on return but retains potential over 1m in headgear. Disappointing on second start but very well bred and retains potential for top yard. |
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3rd (4) (11/4 +61%) Arisaig |
11/4(+61%) | (4) Arisaig 11/4, Winner of 7f novice events at Chelmsford and Lingfield towards the end of 2023 (well beaten in AW listed race in France in between). Sound fourth on reappearance over C&D, for all she looked quite hard work. Didn't travel over C&D on handicap debut but kept on for fourth and may have more to offer. |
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4th (5) (7/2 +13%) Spun To Gold |
7/2(+13%) | (5) Spun To Gold 7/2, AW winner on third and final 2-y-o start. Well backed but failed to improve on handicap debut/reappearance over 7f here a month ago and now goes up in trip. Should be more to come. Has shown promise; illustrious pedigree indicates he could have lots more left in the tank. |
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5th (1) (9/1 -200%) Rocking Tree |
9/1(-200%) | (1) Rocking Tree 9/1, Made the frame twice in maidens for Ger Lyons last year and, after 5 months off, made a winning start for current yard in Wolverhampton minor event in March. Followed up with something to spare at the same course (8.6f) a month ago and he can make a bold bid for the hat-trick. 2-2 for new yard on AW this year; can make bold bid if fine form continues back on grass. |
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6th (6) (8/1 +50%) Fihrayn |
8/1(+50%) | (6) Fihrayn 8/1, Performed to a similar level all 3 starts over a mile as a juvenile. Made no impression on handicap debut/reappearance over 10f at Sandown and quickly back in trip. Needs more than the last twice but last September's C&D maiden fourth gives him a shout. |
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It was a testament to his ability that LAUTREC was able to get off the mark when still not looking the finished article on his Newcastle debut. After then being turned over at short odds over 1m2f at Chelmsford earlier this month, he gets a tentative vote to return to winning ways now pitched into handicap company in first-time cheekpieces. Rocking Tree has notched up two victories from as many starts for the George Boughey stable and he warrants respect. Skukuza was last seen finishing second over C&D at the Guineas meeting here and he cannot be ignored.
SKUKUZA displayed improved form when runner-up in a well-run handicap over C&D a fortnight ago and a 2 lb rise shouldn't prevent a very bold bid to go one place better. If there's a big improver in the field it's surely Lautrec given his pedigree and he's feared most.
The well-bred SPUN TO GOLD is open to improvement on his second start of the season and gets the nod ahead of Rocking Tree.
Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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Perennial |
(10) (66/1 -371%)66/1(-371%) | (10) Perennial 66/1, 240,000 gns Masar gelding. Will need to be really useful to make a winning debut here. 240,000gns yearling; second foal; dam runner-up at 1m (RPR 72). |
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1st (8) (80/1 -60%) Monkey Island |
80/1(-60%) | (8) Monkey Island 80/1, Comfortably held in 2 outings last autumn and a likely outsider on return to action. Never threatening last season at Ascot or Newmarket; returns now gelded. |
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2nd (9) (9/4 +50%) Mount Teide |
9/4(+50%) | (9) Mount Teide 9/4, Promising type. Fourth of 12 in maiden (25/1) at Newmarket (7f, good) on debut 31 days ago, running on. Can be expected to improve. Encouraging Newmarket run as he led 1f out and went down narrowly in a bunched finish. |
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3rd (1) (9/4 +25%) Jarraaf |
9/4(+25%) | (1) Jarraaf 9/4, Zoustar colt who looked a good prospect when winning a 12-runner Kempton novice (6f) on his debut in October. The form has been franked and a 7 lb penalty is unlikely to prevent him making a bold bid on return. Comfortably overcame a tricky draw at Kempton and he's got a Group 1 entry at 6f. |
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4th (14) (50/1 -213%) Ten Pounds |
50/1(-213%) | (14) Ten Pounds 50/1, 75,000 gns Ten Sovereigns gelding. Half-brother to several winners, including smart 6f winner Orazio and useful winner up to 7f Suits You. Dam 7f winner. Best watched on debut unless the betting vibes are strong. 75,000gns yearling; seventh foal; half-brother to five winners; has been gelded. |
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5th (13) (4/1 -14%) Stanage |
4/1(-14%) | (13) Stanage 4/1, Highly promising sort. 15/2, third of 11 in novice at Doncaster (7f, soft) on debut 21 days ago. Open to significant progress. Made steady headway from the rear to finish third at Doncaster; can improve on that. |
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6th (12) (22/1 -10%) Sheila's Paradise |
22/1(-10%) | (12) Sheila's Paradise 22/1, 20/1, seventh of 17 in maiden at this course (1m, good, 20/1) on debut 27 days ago. Needs to step up a good deal on that form. Encouraging seventh of 17 on debut here when plenty went wrong. |
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7th (4) (14/1 -40%) Bullet Point |
14/1(-40%) | (4) Bullet Point 14/1, 75,000 gns Advertise colt. Half-brother to 1¼m winner El Salvaje and useful 7f winner Pastiche. One of 2 newcomers in here for top stable and Tom Marquand is on this one. 75,000gns 2yo; market informative with his top yard saddling two newcomers. |
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8th (18) (33/1 -267%) Lyraisa |
33/1(-267%) | (18) Lyraisa 33/1, Twice-raced maiden. Stepped up on debut when fourth of 9 in maiden at Newmarket (7f, good to firm, 40/1) on reappearance 29 days ago but the form isn't anything special. Only beaten 6.5l at Newmarket and the winner finished sixth in the 1,000 Guineas. |
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9th (11) (14/1 -56%) Sarmiento Power |
14/1(-56%) | (11) Sarmiento Power 14/1, €200,000 Churchill colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including smart 2-y-o 6f/7f winner Masekela and useful 1¼m winner Asoof. Dam 9.5f-1½m winner. Another likely type on paper. The betting should provide more clues. 200,000gns yearling; well related and has to be considered potentially smart. |
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10th (6) (33/1 -106%) Germanic |
33/1(-106%) | (6) Germanic 33/1, 320,000 gns Saxon Warrior gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including 2-y-o 6f/7f winner Hikmaa and 6f winner Inspired Thought, both useful. Dam unraced. Makes paper appeal but jockey bookings suggest Bullet Point is the yard first string. 320,000gns yearling; gelded and perhaps the yard's number two according to jockey bookings. |
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11th (20) (10/1 +9%) Night Lark |
10/1(+9%) | (20) Night Lark 10/1, 5/2, fourth of 10 in C&D maiden (good to soft) on debut 28 days ago, finishing with running left. Likely to improve for a leading stable which has hit form lately. Fourth in a C&D maiden that's not working out but she's bred to be better than that. |
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12th (15) (100/1 -300%) Zenzic |
100/1(-300%) | (15) Zenzic 100/1, 50/1, showed ability when fourth of 11 in novice at Doncaster (7f, soft) on debut 21 days ago but the reopposing Stanage was 5 lengths ahead in third. Ran well for a 50-1 chance at Doncaster (7f, soft) but he has 5l to find with Stanage. |
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13th (7) (33/1 +18%) Glam Squad |
33/1(+18%) | (7) Glam Squad 33/1, Twice-raced maiden. 16/1, first run since leaving William Jarvis when ninth of 17 in maiden at this course (1m, good) 27 days ago. Capable of better at some point but likely outsider here. Definite promise in his two races but probably being readied for handicaps. |
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14th (2) (200/1 -300%) Alshimali |
200/1(-300%) | (2) Alshimali 200/1, More one for handicaps judged on 2 AW runs 135 days apart. Beaten 12l and 15l in two 1m races on the AW and handicaps will be more like it. |
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15th (17) (250/1 -150%) C'mon Pompey |
250/1(-150%) | (17) C'mon Pompey 250/1, Study of Man half-sister to several winners, including useful Italian 1m winner Mangiapregaama and 7f winner Blue Cliffs. Dam winner up to 1m (2-y-o 7f winner). Bred to have a future but major surprise where she to strike on debut. 4,800gns 2yo; half-sister to five winners including Mangiapregaama (Italian 1m Listed). |
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16th (16) (33/1 -136%) Al Kuthban |
33/1(-136%) | (16) Al Kuthban 33/1, Dark Angel filly. Half-sister to 2-y-o 7f winner Mariha. Dam, 2-y-o 6f/7f winner, half-sister to 2-y-o 6f winner Awzaan and winner up to 1m Muteela (both smart). The betting should guide to what's expected from this one on debut. Hannon newcomer; tackling the boys on debut but there's lots to like on paper. |
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17th (3) (250/1 -150%) Ash Wednesday |
250/1(-150%) | (3) Ash Wednesday 250/1, Poor form in 2 outings over 6f and a first-time tongue tie needs to spark major improvement. Has beaten just three rivals in his two starts to date, showing more last time admittedly. |
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18th (5) (25/1 -56%) Ever Driven |
25/1(-56%) | (5) Ever Driven 25/1, Twice-raced maiden. Fourth on Windsor debut in July and actually advanced his form when ninth of 14 in a strong York Ebor meeting maiden the following month. Returns in another warm race. Best to look elsewhere. His York run has worked out well and, now gelded, he's in the mix. |
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19th (19) (200/1 -100%) Maryanne |
200/1(-100%) | (19) Maryanne 200/1, 66/1, seventh of 12 in maiden at Kempton (7f) on debut 44 days ago. More one for the longer term. Never better than midfield when 66-1 for a 7f maiden at Kempton last month. |
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Jarraaf sets the standard having accounted for multiple subsequent winners when scoring on his debut over 6f at Kempton last October. That said, he could be vulnerable under a penalty in this company. With that in mind, marginal preference is for MOUNT TEIDE, who was not beaten far into fourth on his racecourse bow at Newmarket recently and Andrew Balding's gelding is entitled to improve for that experience. Stanage, a full-brother to Calyx and Coppice, is another to consider, while Sarmiento Power and Bullet Point are newcomers to note.
A really interesting novice event. The manner of JARRAAF's Kempton debut success marks him down as potentially smart so he may be up to defying the penalty. Stanage, Mount Teide and Night Lark all showed enough on debut last month to think they'll be winning sooner rather than later. There are also some newcomers from good yards who need keeping an eye on in the betting.
He has to concede a penalty to a wave of relative unknown quantities but JARRAAF did look a smart prospect at Kempton.
Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (3) (7/2 +56%) Giavellotto |
7/2(+56%) | (3) Giavellotto 7/2, Smart horse who won this race 12 months ago. Good ¾-length third of 14 to Tower of London on Saudi reappearance and he enjoys a pull in the weights with that rival now. Should give a good account but this looks a stronger renewal than last year. Won this last year; ran well here in August; solid runs this year behind Tower Of London. |
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2nd (7) (7/2 +13%) Vauban |
7/2(+13%) | (7) Vauban 7/2, High-class hurdler and also really smart on the Flat, bolting up in a Royal Ascot handicap over this trip last June before winning a Naas Group 3. Seemingly failed to stay 2m when favourite for the Melbourne Cup on his final start and respected back down in distance on his return to action. Leading contender on 2023 Royal Ascot form and no shock if he's still capable of better. |
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3rd (4) (5/1 +44%) Gregory |
5/1(+44%) | (4) Gregory 5/1, Rapidly developed into a smart performer last year, winning first 3 starts, notably the Queen's Vase at Royal Ascot (1¾m, good). Ran with credit when third in Great Voltigeur here and fifth in St Leger at Doncaster subsequently. Appeals as one likely to resume his progression as a 4-y-o. Needs to find a bit extra but it may be possible, starting out on just his second campaign. |
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4th (2) (17/2 -6%) Al Qareem |
17/2(-6%) | (2) Al Qareem 17/2, Smart performer who won a Chester listed event and Group 3 Cumberland Lodge at Ascot (both 1½m) last season. Good neck second to reopposing Hamish in John Porter at Newbury (1½m, good) on reappearance. In career-best form last four starts, all 1m4f but return to 1m6f may well suit him. |
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5th (1) (7/4 +0%) Tower Of London |
7/4(+0%) | (1) Tower Of London 7/4, Improver in the Middle East at the start of this year, bagging valuable prizes around 2m in Saudi and Dubai. The latter was a Group 2 so he's shouldered with a 3 lb penalty but he can still be expected to play a prominent role. Fine start to 2024 with big-money wins from off the pace at Riyadh (1m7f) and Meydan (2m). |
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6th (6) (18/1 +28%) Naqeeb |
18/1(+28%) | (6) Naqeeb 18/1, Superbly-bred colt (closely related to top-class pair Baaeed and Hukum) who made a sound return to action when 3¾ lengths third of 6 to Outbox in Jockey Club Stakes at Newmarket (1½m ) 14 days ago. This looks a much deeper Group 2 than that one, though. Probably more to offer but hanging right is a concern and he is bottom of these on ratings. |
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Last year's winner Giavellotto boasts every chance providing the rain stays away, while Vauban must be taken seriously for powerful connections. The vote goes to TOWER OF LONDON, though, who arrives on the back of a career-best performance at Meydan. Aidan O'Brien's charge won the Dubai Gold Cup well in March and that was on the back of another taking win at Riyadh. Last year's St Leger fourth could continue to progress this year and can give these rivals weight and a beating.
HAMISH hasn't finished out of the first 2 at pattern level on his last 9 starts, winning 7 of them, and is taken to enhance his excellent strike-rate but there are plenty of dangers in a very strong renewal. The Gosden stable took this 3 times with outstanding Stradivarius in recent years and the yard's Gregory appeals as one who can develop into a top middle-distance stayer this season so he's second choice ahead of Tower of London.
There is plenty of interest all the way down the card but TOWER OF LONDON has left a most favourable impression with his wins this term.
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Foro Romano |
(5) (5/1 -11%)5/1(-11%) | (5) Foro Romano 5/1, Twice-raced maiden. Better effort when second of 6 in maiden at Yarmouth (5.2f, good to firm, 18/5) 24 days ago, no match for winner. Likely needs to step forward again. Promising second at Yarmouth and he's open to more progress upped in trip; respected. |
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1st (3) (14/1 -17%) Camera Shy |
14/1(-17%) | (3) Camera Shy 14/1, Foaled April 3. €32,000 yearling, £50,000 2-y-o, Kodiac colt. Half-brother to winner up to 8.6f Darwell Lion and 2-y-o 6f/6.3f winner Beauty Inspire, both useful. Dam French 12.2f winner. Plenty to like on paper and yard is 2-10 with 2yos here in recent years.. |
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2nd (2) (6/1 +50%) Calyxoh |
6/1(+50%) | (2) Calyxoh 6/1, Foaled April 25. Calyx gelding. Half-brother to several winners, including 7f/1m winner Ghadaayer and 1½m-16.6f winner Wanaasah. Dam 7f winner who stayed 1½m. Half-brother to four winners; yard won this last year and he needs watching in market. |
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3rd (4) (16/1 -14%) Dukes Of Haather |
16/1(-14%) | (4) Dukes Of Haather 16/1, Twice-raced maiden. Third of 7 in maiden at Thirsk (5f, heavy, 5/2) 38 days ago. This looks too tough. RPRs in 50s in both runs so far and he needs major improvement upped in trip.. |
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4th (9) (6/1 -9%) Forever My Prince |
6/1(-9%) | (9) Forever My Prince 6/1, Foaled February 19. 30,000 gns yearling, Showcasing colt. Half-brother to 5f-6f winner Just A Spark. Promising sort. Third of 6 in maiden (5/2) at Yarmouth (5.2f, good to firm) on debut 24 days ago, slowly away. Should progress. Showed promise on his Yarmouth debut and he's open to progress upped in trip. |
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5th (12) (8/1 +43%) Alondra |
8/1(+43%) | (12) Alondra 8/1, Foaled February 28. 9,000 gns foal, £52,000 yearling, Sergei Prokofiev filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including useful 2-y-o 5f winner Harvanna and winner up to 6f Dynamighty. Dam winner up to 6f (2-y-o 5f winner). Has a speedy pedigree and market should guide on debut.. |
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6th (11) (20/1 -186%) Marbush |
20/1(-186%) | (11) Marbush 20/1, Foaled March 20. Raven's Pass colt. Half-brother to several winners, including very smart 1m-10.4f winner Sajjhaa and useful 11.6f/12.4f winner Myseven. Dam 10.6f winner. Has plenty of stamina in pedigree but he needs checking in market on debut. |
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7th (1) (6/1 +0%) Anthropologist |
6/1(+0%) | (1) Anthropologist 6/1, Twice-raced maiden. 11/8, fourth of 5 in minor event at Musselburgh (5f, good to soft) 26 days ago. More needed. Turned over as favourite in both runs and needs improvement upped in trip. |
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8th (13) (40/1 -21%) Griselda |
40/1(-21%) | (13) Griselda 40/1, Once-raced maiden. Fourth of 7 in maiden at Leicester (5f, heavy, 6/1) on debut 20 days ago, slowly away. Made a low-key start when a remote fourth of seven at Leicester (5f, soft) last month. |
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9th (10) (15/8 +37%) Gold Medallist |
15/8(+37%) | (10) Gold Medallist 15/8, Foaled April 7. €30,000 yearling, Acclamation colt. Half-brother to 2 winners, including 2-y-o 9.5f winner Marefuori. Promising sort. 9/2, second of 7 in minor event at Goodwood (5f, heavy) on debut 14 days ago, running on. Sets a solid standard and more to come. Went close on his Goodwood debut and he sets a good standard on that form; big player. |
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10th (8) (20/1 -43%) Mehmasself And I |
20/1(-43%) | (8) Mehmasself And I 20/1, Foaled March 8. £55,000 yearling, Mehmas colt. Dam, winner up to 1¼m (2-y-o 6f winner), half-sister to smart 5f-7f winner Baron Bolt. Yard has made a good start with 2yos this season and he needs watching in market. |
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11th (6) (66/1 -230%) Kitty's Dream |
66/1(-230%) | (6) Kitty's Dream 66/1, Foaled March 30. £40,000 yearling, Kodiac gelding. Brother to 7f-8.6f winner Rocking Tree and half-brother to US 8.5f winner Fear The Deer. Already been gelded and he could be one for longer trips later on. |
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12th (7) (33/1 -32%) Lazieelunch |
33/1(-32%) | (7) Lazieelunch 33/1, Foaled March 16. 23,000 gns foal, 42,000 gns yearling, Without Parole colt. Dam 1¾m winner. Has quite a lot of stamina in pedigree and he could be a longer-term prospect. |
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Eve Johnson Houghton appears to hold a strong hand with GOLD MEDALLIST and Forever My Prince, and preference is for the former. The son of Acclamation was only narrowly denied on heavy ground at Goodwood a fortnight ago and he can put that experience to good use, with the forecast quicker surface unlikely to be a problem. Foro Romano should be thereabouts following a decent second at Yarmouth, while market support for Alondra, whose sire has enjoyed a fine beginning to his stallion career, would be noteworthy.
GOLD MEDALLIST sets the standard on Goodwood debut second, with more to come, and he can top the podium at the second time of asking. Marbush is the most interesting debutant, and the selection's stable companion Forever My Prince should step forward from his debut.
This could revolve around Eve Johnson Houghton's runners in Forever My Prince and GOLD MEDALLIST, with preference for the latter.
Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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Clockmaker |
(3) (7/4 +13%)7/4(+13%) | (3) Clockmaker 7/4, Promising type. Second of 10 to a good one in maiden at this course (11f, good, 10/1) on debut 27 days ago. Beat the rest easily enough and sure to progress. Looks sure to improve and has leading claims after his 2nd of 10 here (1m3f, good to soft). |
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1st (6) (5/4 +75%) Hosaamm |
5/4(+75%) | (6) Hosaamm 5/4, Promising start when third of 11 in minor event (5/1) at Salisbury (8f, heavy) on debut in October, having run of race. That contest worked out well and there should be plenty more to come from him up in trip. 5-1, made most and rallied when third in photo-finish at Salisbury (1m, soft) last October. |
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2nd (5) (11/2 +31%) French Duke |
11/2(+31%) | (5) French Duke 11/2, Stepped up on debut run when fourth of 12 in novice event (11/2) at Wolverhampton (9.5f), caught further back than ideal. Off 160 days. Should have more to offer. Improved when 4th of 12 with promising late gains at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) in December. |
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3rd (11) (8/1 +0%) Games People Play |
8/1(+0%) | (11) Games People Play 8/1, Failed to match debut form when fourth of 12 in maiden (15/8) at Lingfield (10f, AW), not knocked about. Off 6 months. Open to progress. Late foal; bred to stay further but could still be a leading contender judged on 2yo runs. |
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4th (7) (6/1 +40%) Promethean |
6/1(+40%) | (7) Promethean 6/1, Campaigned twice in France after Salisbury debut in October, 11/10 when fifth of 11 in minor event at Saint-Cloud (9.9f, heavy). Off 6 months. Well related; fair form in October on first two starts before a lesser show on heavy. |
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5th (10) (14/1 -17%) Tactician |
14/1(-17%) | (10) Tactician 14/1, First foal of a 13.3f winner, closely related to winner up to 1¼m (stayed 14.6f) Midas Touch and winner up to 1½m (stayed 14.5f) Coronet (both very smart) out of useful winner up to 1¼m (2-y-o 7.5f winner) (stayed 1½m) Approach. Newcomer for leading yard. By Lope De Vega; 1st foal 13.3f-winning close relation to dual Classic second Midas Touch. |
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6th (8) (17/2 -6%) Raheen Rode |
17/2(-6%) | (8) Raheen Rode 17/2, Well backed and showed plenty to work on when third of 12 in maiden at Lingfield (10f, AW, 10/3) on debut, left poorly placed and not unduly punished once winning chance had gone. Sure to progress as a 3-y-o. Others have better form but he could leave his 1m2f Lingfield November form well behind. |
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7th (9) (16/1 -14%) St Pancras |
16/1(-14%) | (9) St Pancras 16/1, 100,000 gns yearling, Siyouni colt. Dam, 1¼m-1¾m (Lillie Langtry Fillies' Stakes) winner, half-sister to smart winner up to 1½m (stayed 14.5f) Windshear. 100,000gns yearling; by Siyouni; first foal of 1m2f-1m6f winner (inc Group 2; RPR 109). |
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8th (12) (25/1 -56%) Sijjaal |
25/1(-56%) | (12) Sijjaal 25/1, Sea The Stars filly. Dam, 7f winner, half-sister to very smart winner up to 1m (Irish 2000 Guineas) Awtaad. By Sea The Stars; dam useful 7f winner, half-sister to Irish 2,000 Guineas winner Awtaad. |
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9th (1) (22/1 -300%) Alnayef |
22/1(-300%) | (1) Alnayef 22/1, €175,000 2-y-o, second foal, dam, ran twice in France, closely related to smart winner up to 2m Enbihaar, won numerous Group 2 events in Britain, including Lillie Langtry Fillies' Stakes (twice) and Lancashire Oaks. Showed plenty amidst greenness at Yarmouth a fortnight ago, badly hampered. Had place chance when badly hampered over 1f out at Yarmouth (11.4f, good) 13 days ago. |
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10th (4) (100/1 -100%) Endeavours |
100/1(-100%) | (4) Endeavours 100/1, €17,000 yearling, €27,000 2-y-o, Golden Horn gelding. Dam French 2-y-o 6f winner out of winning half-sister to multiple Group/Grade 1 9.5f-1½m winner Stacelita. 27,000euros May 2yo; first foal; dam French 6f winner out of half-sister to a Diane winner. |
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11th (2) (150/1 -127%) Card Shark |
150/1(-127%) | (2) Card Shark 150/1, Slipped and unseated rider in novice event at Epsom (8.5f, good to firm) 24 days ago. Modest form on debut; slipped and unseated on latest outing. |
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CLOCKMAKER bumped into the ill-fated subsequent Chester Vase winner Hidden Law when second on his debut over 1m3f here last month and David Simcock's gelding merits the utmost respect on the back of that performance. Hosaamm also displayed plenty of ability on his racecourse bow at Salisbury last year and the son of Zoffany is an obvious threat to the selection. St Pancras is arguably the most eye-catching newcomer having cost 100,000gns as a yearling and his dam won at Group 2 level, although Tactician is from the family of Coronet and should not be discounted.
This has all the hallmarks of a deep maiden, with marginal preference for CLOCKMAKER, who was no match for the ill-fated Chester Vase winner Hidden Law over this C&D but it was still a seriously-promising debut. Hosaamm's opening effort has been well advertised since and he's second choice, though Alnayef could be a totally different proposition this time.
Half a dozen have shown plenty of promise and the newcomers are interesting as well. CLOCKMAKER is preferred to Hosaamm.
Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Speed Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (6) (13/2 -44%) Scorthy Champ |
13/2(-44%) | (6) Scorthy Champ 13/2, Foaled May 9. 155,000 gns yearling, Mehmas colt. Brother to winner up to 7f Malavath and 2-y-o 7f winner Knight, both smart. Dam lightly-raced sister to US Grade 3 11f winner Ceisteach and half-sister to smart winner up to 1m (stayed 1¼m) Steip Amach. Bought for 155,000gns as a yearling and brother to two Pattern winners. |
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2nd (10) (5/1 +50%) Dahlia Noir |
5/1(+50%) | (10) Dahlia Noir 5/1, Foaled March 9. €125,000 yearling, Ten Sovereigns filly. Sister to 2-y-o 6f-7.4f winner Nemonte. Dam 1m-12.5f winner out of half-sister to top-class miler Rock of Gibraltar. Sister to 6f/7.4f 2yo winner Nemonte (RPR 83); dam Listed-placed 1m-12.5f winner. |
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3rd (8) (4/1 -14%) Yamal |
4/1(-14%) | (8) Yamal 4/1, Foaled February 21. Dark Angel colt. Half-brother to 2-y-o 1m winner Tamrat. Dam, 10.7f winner, half-sister to top-class winner up to 13f (including Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud) Youmzain and high-class 7f/1m winner (including Lockinge) Creachadoir. Half-brother to yard's Tamrat, a 2yo winner first time out over 1m last season. |
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4th (3) (5/2 +64%) Hotazhell |
5/2(+64%) | (3) Hotazhell 5/2, Foaled March 31. 70,000 gns yearling, 200,000 gns 2-y-o, Too Darn Hot colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including 1m winner Establish and 2-y-o 6f winner Rizg, both useful. Dam 7f winner. Cost 200,000gns at the Craven Breeze Ups; yard, and its 2yos, flying. |
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5th (5) (10/3 -77%) Mount Kilimanjaro |
10/3(-77%) | (5) Mount Kilimanjaro 10/3, Foaled April 15. €420,000 yearling, Siyouni colt. Dam, US 9f winner, third in US Grade 3 11f/1½m events, and half-sister to US Grade 1 1m/9f winner Coil. Obvious type. Cost E420,000 as a yearling; powerhouse yard 2-8 with its juveniles. |
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6th (7) (12/1 -118%) William F Browne |
12/1(-118%) | (7) William F Browne 12/1, Foaled February 27. 45,000 gns foal, 58,000 gns yearling, Arizona colt. Half-brother to several winners, including useful 7f winner King To Be and 1½m winner Moktamel. Dam 9f/9.5f winner (stayed 1½m) half-sister to smart 2-y-o 5f/6f winner Bushranger. Cost 58,000gns as a yearling; Keane is on stablemate and rarely picks wrong one. |
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7th (2) (25/1 +38%) Green Asset |
25/1(+38%) | (2) Green Asset 25/1, Foaled March 26. €60,000 foal, €30,000 yearling, Inns of Court colt. Closely related to useful 2-y-o 7f winner Jellicle Ball and half-brother to numerous winners, including winner up to 10.7f Puncher Clynch. Dam maiden (stayed 12.5f). Half-brother to trainer's smart performers Gan Teorainn and Puncher Clynch. |
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8th (1) (28/1 -229%) Devine Genius |
28/1(-229%) | (1) Devine Genius 28/1, €185,000 yearling, Almanzor colt. Closely related to smart 2-y-o 6f-1m winner Unquestionable. Last of 11 in maiden at the Curragh (6f, heavy, 7/1) on debut 26 days ago. Up in trip. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Open to progress. Well bred and only 7-1 for Curragh maiden but trailed home last of 11 on bad ground. |
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9th (4) (125/1 +17%) Legendsoftheland |
125/1(+17%) | (4) Legendsoftheland 125/1, Twice-raced colt. Ninth of 11 in maiden at Navan (5.8f, good to soft, 150/1) 20 days ago. Up in trip. Big prices and nothing so far; makes no appeal. |
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10th (9) (200/1 -33%) Beeswings |
200/1(-33%) | (9) Beeswings 200/1, Twice-raced filly. Tenth of 12 in maiden (200/1) at Naas (5.9f, soft) 18 days ago. Up in trip. Well held both starts over shorter; can only be watched.. |
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Not much form to go on here and the Ballydoyle colt MOUNT KILIMANJARO may prove best on debut. The son of Siyouni cost 420,000 euro as a yearling. His dam was Grade 3-placed in the US and is a half-sister to a couple of top-level winners in the States. Ger Lyons runs two and Colin Keane takes the mount on Moyglare colt Yamal. The son of Dark Angel is out of a Listed placed half-sister to Youmzain and Creachadoir. His half-brother Tamrat won first time out for the yard last year. Jessica Harrington has her string in fine form and Hotazhell is another newcomer to note in the market.
This is likely to be dominated by the newcomers with MOUNT KILIMANJARO the standout. Scorthy Champ and Hotazhell are other likely types.
A guessing game; we'll go for MOUNT KILIMANJARO to give Wayne Lordan another winner after his Ballydoyle four-timer here last weekend
Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (3) (6/4 +0%) Lead Artist |
6/4(+0%) | (3) Lead Artist 6/4, Bred in the purple and shaped with plenty of encouragement when nose second of 11 to First Conquest in maiden at Newmarket (8f, good to firm) on debut 29 days ago. Looks sure to improve. Has 6lb pull for a nose with Wood Ditton winner First Conquest; open to plenty of progress. |
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2nd (5) (2/1 +40%) Under Siege |
2/1(+40%) | (5) Under Siege 2/1, Posted promising second of 17 in maiden at Newbury (8f, good) on debut 27 days ago, keeping on well. Likely to improve and must enter calculations. 20-1 second of 17 in Newbury maiden (1m, good to soft) last month looks highly promising. |
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3rd (2) (15/2 -67%) Dark Tornado |
15/2(-67%) | (2) Dark Tornado 15/2, Twice-raced maiden. Left debut form well behind when second of 9 in minor event at Ascot (7f, firm) 8 months ago. Since joined James Horton and remains open to improvement. 2nd to a smart rival at Ascot (7f, good to firm) in September; has left Peter Chapple-Hyam. |
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4th (1) (4/1 -45%) First Conquest |
4/1(-45%) | (1) First Conquest 4/1, Made plenty of appeal on pedigree and off the mark at first time of asking when making all in 11-runner maiden (4/1) at Newmarket (8f, good to firm) 29 days ago by nose from Lead Artist. Should have more to offer. Front-running win at Newmarket (1m, good) on debut but nose 2nd Lead Artist now gets 6lb. |
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5th (6) (66/1 -313%) Mystical Maria |
66/1(-313%) | (6) Mystical Maria 66/1, Offered plenty to work on when third of 9 in maiden at Newcastle (7.1f) on debut in January. Open to progress but asked a bigger question now. Made promising debut at Newcastle (7f, AW) in January but this race is a tough assignment. |
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6th (4) (100/1 +33%) Longhaired General |
100/1(+33%) | (4) Longhaired General 100/1, Sent off huge odds but ran with credit when fourth of 12 in minor event at Redcar (7f, soft) on debut 15 days ago. This looks much tougher, though. 150-1 fourth of 12 in Redcar novice (7f, soft) 15 days ago; others have much better form. |
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John & Thady Gosden saddled the winner of this contest 12 months ago and they appear to have another excellent chance with LEAD ARTIST this time around. The Dubawi colt broke slowly on his debut before finishing with purpose to get within a nose of First Conquest, who had the run of the race, in the Wood Ditton. He is 6lb better off and will prove very hard to beat with any improvement. Dark Tornado adds further spice having chased home Ghostwriter as a juvenile.
This can go to LEAD ARTIST, who will have learnt plenty from his promising Newmarket debut last month. First Conquest was the narrow victor on that occasion and looks sure to go well again, despite having to concede weight all round, whilst Under Siege is also much respected.
Lead Artist is weighted to reverse placings with First Conquest but watch out also for the Newbury second UNDER SIEGE.
Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Speed Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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Fairytale New York |
(3) ( )() | (3) Fairytale New York , 10/1, tenth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Tipperary (16f, good to soft) 2 days ago. Could finish only tenth on Wednesday's handicap debut. |
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Daly Pursuit |
(15) (28/1 -27%)28/1(-27%) | (15) Daly Pursuit 28/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Eighth of 17 in novice hurdle (125/1) at Cork (19.2f, good) 6 days ago. RESERVE. Reserve; midfield finish at Cork (beaten 19l) offered a little more encouragement. |
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1st (5) (7/2 -27%) If You Let Me |
7/2(-27%) | (5) If You Let Me 7/2, Has shown ability in bumpers and might be up to making his presence felt in a race like this over hurdles. Bumper promise and found a weak race in which to make his hurdling debut. |
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2nd (6) (16/1 -60%) Lynchy Boy |
16/1(-60%) | (6) Lynchy Boy 16/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. Ninth of 16 in bumper (14/1) at Ballinrobe (16.8f, good) 10 days ago but shaped when well when fourth in a Clonmel hurdle prior to that. Has to be taken seriously. Fourth in a maiden hurdle and was staying on in a Ballinrobe bumper. |
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3rd (4) (3/1 +70%) Glendine Billy |
3/1(+70%) | (4) Glendine Billy 3/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Fifteenth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy, 50/1) 46 days ago. Has yet to threaten and made no impact in a Fairyhouse handicap latest when 50-1. |
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4th (12) (11/1 -57%) Andyourbirdcansing |
11/1(-57%) | (12) Andyourbirdcansing 11/1, Modest hurdler. Remains a maiden after 7 hurdle runs. 16/1, fourth of 7 in novice hurdle at Clonmel (18.7f, soft) 29 days ago. Yard in good form. One for the shortlist. Rated only 90 but kept finding to finish a close fourth in seven-runner maiden at Clonmel. |
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5th (13) (25/1 -79%) Golden Nugget |
25/1(-79%) | (13) Golden Nugget 25/1, Modest hurdler. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, eleventh of 16 in handicap hurdle at Bellewstown (20.5f, good to soft, 9/2) 23 days ago. Back down in trip. Essentially disappointing with her now 0-9 and the cheekpieces did nothing at Bellewstown. |
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6th (16) (100/1 -52%) Battle Roar |
100/1(-52%) | (16) Battle Roar 100/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Eleventh of 14 in novice hurdle at Ballinrobe (21.4f, good, 66/1) 10 days ago. Back down in trip. Blinkered for 1st time. RESERVE. Reserve; best run was his fifth in a Tramore bumper; tailed off in three maidens. |
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7th (14) (9/2 +89%) Knockaneleigh Girl |
9/2(+89%) | (14) Knockaneleigh Girl 9/2, Thirteenth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Cork (16f, heavy, 16/1) 46 days ago. Point winner; nowhere in two handicaps since returning to rules action. |
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8th (7) (25/1 -39%) Manatee Du Brizais |
25/1(-39%) | (7) Manatee Du Brizais 25/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 20/1, tenth of 13 in novice hurdle at Cork (24.6f, good) 6 days ago. Significantly back down in trip. Booking of Queally a plus. Has been running over 3m (moderately) and questionable whether this is his trip. |
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9th (2) (33/1 -65%) Dreamings Free |
33/1(-65%) | (2) Dreamings Free 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Good fourth of 9 in novice hurdle at Limerick (21f, heavy, 20/1) 36 days ago. Back down in trip. RPR of 90 when beaten 28l into fourth in a Limerick maiden (2m5f, heavy) last month. |
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10th (11) (40/1 +39%) West Clare |
40/1(+39%) | (11) West Clare 40/1, 66/1, ninth of 14 in novice hurdle at Ballinrobe (21.4f, good) 10 days ago. Down in trip. Another for whom a case can be made on bumper promise but has offered little over hurdles. |
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11th (8) (16/1 -14%) Manfredi |
16/1(-14%) | (8) Manfredi 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 20/1 and hooded for 1st time, sixth of 13 in novice hurdle at Downpatrick (18.8f, good) on hurdles bow 7 days ago, unable to sustain effort. May well do better. Needed to run better on last week's hurdling debut to be a strong fancy for this. |
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12th (1) (20/1 -25%) Camino Mission |
20/1(-25%) | (1) Camino Mission 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Seventh of 11 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy, 6/1) 36 days ago. 17-race maiden under both codes and always opposable in maidens with a mark of 88. |
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13th (10) (50/1 -52%) Supreme Authority |
50/1(-52%) | (10) Supreme Authority 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Ninth of 11 in novice hurdle (150/1) at Down Royal (17.2f, heavy) 115 days ago. Hooded for 1st time. Type to do better at some point. Tailed off in his four previous maidens but at least they were won by good horses. |
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|PU| (9) (4/1 +27%) Minella Buddy |
4/1(+27%) | (9) Minella Buddy 4/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 40/1, fourth of 19 in novice hurdle at Naas (16.5f, soft) 31 days ago. Open to improvement. Respected under Blackmore. Hasn't kicked on from debut effort but still needs considering in this weak a race. |
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A lot of these horses have still to prove their ability on better ground. IF YOU LET ME appeals on hurdling debut after three runs in bumpers that yielded a best finish of fifth in Thurles. He's a former point-to-point winner who handled decent ground when placed on his first run between the flags. The 100-rated Minella Buddy could appreciate this better surface and Rachael Blackmore is a notable booking for John Nallen's charge. Andyourbirdcansing didn't run badly when fourth over further in a maiden hurdle at Clonmel, so has prospects for John Ryan and Shane Fitzgerald.
If LYNCHY BOY can reproduce the form of his Clonmel hurdle debut fourth he might prove the answer to this opener. Gavin Cromwell bumper recruit If You Let Me is a possible threat if taking to his new discipline. Andyourbirdcansing is another who could be in the shake-up, while the booking of Rachael Blackmore for Minella Buddy catches the eye.
This is a weak maiden for the 100-rated MINELLA BUDDY to be a leading form contender and he earns marginal preference under Blackmore.
Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (1) (2/1 +11%) Fox Journey |
2/1(+11%) | (1) Fox Journey 2/1, Won on 1¼m course reappearance last May and added to his tally over this trip at Newbury in July. Evidently capable when fresh and much respected on reappearance. Won here and at Newbury last term and he still looks feasibly treated; respected on return. |
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2nd (6) (14/1 -40%) Moktasaab |
14/1(-40%) | (6) Moktasaab 14/1, Unreliable type. Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. 8/1, creditable sixth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (1m) 58 days ago but he looked a hard ride. Significantly up in trip. Last win was over two years ago and has finished down the field in five runs for new yard. |
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3rd (4) (10/1 +38%) Vaynor |
10/1(+38%) | (4) Vaynor 10/1, Regained the winning thread over this trip at Thirsk last autumn. Shaped as if needing the run when sixth of 13 on Epsom reappearance 24 days ago and should be sharper now. On workable mark but well held last twice and it would be a concern if rain arrives. |
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4th (7) (66/1 -136%) Swiss Money |
66/1(-136%) | (7) Swiss Money 66/1, Dual Flat winner in France but no significant impact in handicaps on the Flat this spring. Has fared better back hurdling since but others are preferred now back on the level. Both wins were in France and has mixed record under both codes in Britain; down the list. |
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5th (5) (16/1 +0%) The Whipmaster |
16/1(+0%) | (5) The Whipmaster 16/1, Should strip fitter for a recent reappearance run and has dipped to 2 lb below the mark he defied at a similar time last year. Has a first-time tongue tie added to his regular cheekpieces. On dangerous mark but he's lost his way and needs to turn things around; tongue-tie added. |
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6th (2) (7/4 +22%) Iron Lion |
7/4(+22%) | (2) Iron Lion 7/4, Stepped up on his Southwell reappearance third when an easy winner over 1½m at Doncaster a fortnight ago. Hit with an 8 lb rise but this low-mileage 4-y-o could have more to come. On the shortlist. Up 8lb for his Doncaster win (1m4f, soft) but he had a lot in hand is a big player again. |
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7th (3) (5/1 +0%) Composite |
5/1(+0%) | (3) Composite 5/1, Won maiden/novice events on AW during the winter. Only a respectable sixth of 11 on Windsor handicap debut back from a break last month but no surprise were this lightly-raced sort to resume is progression now. 2-3 on AW but was held back on turf latest; still lightly raced but he needs to find more. |
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8th (8) (12/1 -167%) True Courage |
12/1(-167%) | (8) True Courage 12/1, Better than ever when scoring on twice on AW this spring. Turf winner much earlier in his career but was below par when last seen the grass last summer. 7lb lower than for his AW win last time and has claims if he can continue the good work. |
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Front runners have enjoyed success on the Rowley Mile so far this season so VAYNOR gets the nod. Charles Hills' gelding shaped as if in need of the outing when sixth at Epsom, but a 1lb ease in the handicap means he is now back on his last winning mark and it would come as no surprise were he to step forward. Better can be expected of Composite, who failed to justify favouritism on his handicap debut. Iron Lion bolted up at Doncaster and must be taken seriously, despite a subsequent 8lb hike.
There's a chance COMPOSITE just needed it after a break at Windsor last time and this low-mileage 4-y-o can get back on the up now. Iron Lion rates an obvious threat on the back of his ready Doncaster success, while the returning Fox Journey also merits respect having scored on his course reappearance at this time last year.
Preference is for IRON LION, who resumed his progress with an emphatic win at Doncaster and still looks feasibly treated.
Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (8) (10/3 +17%) Rhetorical |
10/3(+17%) | (8) Rhetorical 10/3, 200,000 gns yearling, Wootton Bassett colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including smart winner up to 1½m Rockemperor and 10.5f/11.5f winner Sassandra, both in France, former also in US. One to consider. 200,000gns yearling; Wootton Bassett half-brother to US Grade 1 winner Rockemperor. |
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2nd (9) (13/2 -86%) Trouville |
13/2(-86%) | (9) Trouville 13/2, Breeze-Up acquisition who showed plenty to work on when runner-up at Leicester first time out. Should build on that and is capable of getting involved. The only one to ask question of 4-11 favourite at Leicester (1m2f, soft), 15l clear of 3rd. |
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3rd (3) (7/2 +42%) Gulf Legend |
7/2(+42%) | (3) Gulf Legend 7/2, Well-related, expensive colt who showed ability when a staying on sixth at Haydock 8 months ago. More to come this year, particularly over this longer trip, so can't be discounted. 300,000euros yearling; 10-1, threatened briefly from off pace at Haydock (1m, good) as 2yo. |
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4th (11) (5/1 +0%) Place Of Safety |
5/1(+0%) | (11) Place Of Safety 5/1, 170,000 gns yearling, Night of Thunder filly. Half-sister to 7f winner Adela of Champagne. Dam 1m winner (including in France) who stayed 1¼m. Notable newcomer for top yard. 170,000gns yearling; not the most striking Gosden horse on pedigree but market can guide. |
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5th (4) (11/4 -38%) Houstonn |
11/4(-38%) | (4) Houstonn 11/4, Left debut form well behind when just failing at Salisbury and, although disappointing in heavy ground there next time, he's the one to beat back on a sound surface. Dam won at up to 1m4f, so he should stay; the form pick but others have had fewer races. |
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6th (7) (22/1 -175%) Raja Raja |
22/1(-175%) | (7) Raja Raja 22/1, Looked short of experience when sixth at this course first time out and needs to find a chunk of improvement if he's to get involved. Never dangerous here (1m3f, good to soft); others have better form but he has potential. |
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7th (2) (33/1 -32%) Give It To Me Oj |
33/1(-32%) | (2) Give It To Me Oj 33/1, 25,000 gns foal, 100,000 gns yearling, Time Test gelding. Half-brother to smart winner up to 1m Grey's Monument. Dam unraced half-sister to smart winner up to 1¼m Casamento. 100,000gns yearling; Time Test half-brother to 7f/1m winner Grey's Monument (RPR 111). |
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8th (1) (16/1 +36%) Desperate Dan |
16/1(+36%) | (1) Desperate Dan 16/1, 32,000 gns yearling, Dandy Man colt. Brother to 1¼m winner Aryaah and half-brother to useful winner up to 1¼m Mystery Angel. 32,000gns yearling; brother to 1m2f winner Aryaah, half-brother to Oaks 2nd Mystery Angel. |
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9th (12) (150/1 -50%) Sapphire Sirocco |
150/1(-50%) | (12) Sapphire Sirocco 150/1, Showed little at Kempton first time out and looks set for another struggle. 250-1 for maiden at Kempton (1m, AW) in December, showing modest form after a slow start. |
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10th (5) (66/1 -32%) Incan Empire |
66/1(-32%) | (5) Incan Empire 66/1, Looked badly in need of the experience when tenth of 11 in maiden (28/1) at Kempton (8f) on debut 44 days ago. Up in trip. 240,000euros 2yo but well beaten at Kempton (1m, AW) six weeks ago. |
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11th (6) (100/1 -100%) Prince Iago |
100/1(-100%) | (6) Prince Iago 100/1, Yet to offer much encouragement in two starts to date and looks more one for the longer term. Big odds, slowly away and always behind at Newmarket and Chester, both about 1m2f on good. |
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12th (10) (250/1 -150%) Cosmos Artist |
250/1(-150%) | (10) Cosmos Artist 250/1, Looks limited on early evidence and is unlikely to make an impact in a first-time hood. Problems rearing in the stalls and no worthwhile form; now hooded. |
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HOUSTONN was only beaten a short-head at Salisbury two starts ago and was a very close fourth at the same venue on his most recent outing in October. Those performances have earned him a rating of 92 and Richard Hannon's colt will be hard to beat if running to that level. Trouville and Gulf Legend are others with valid form claims but will need to improve to beat the selection. Rhetorical, a 200,000gns half-brother to US Grade 1 winner Rockemperor, has to be noted on his racecourse bow, while Place Of Safety is also shortlisted.
HOUSTONN disappointed on his final 2yo outing but, if back to form on return, he's the one to beat. Trouville is open to improvement and Rhetorical is the pick of the newcomers.
Although no match for the odds-on Space Legend at Leicester, TROUVILLE showed plenty in defeat. Debutant Rhetorical is feared most.
Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (15) (16/1 -60%) Riot |
16/1(-60%) | (15) Riot 16/1, Hit the target four times last year but was never involved from a wide draw back down in trip at Chelmsford (7f) last month. Has dropped to a handy mark and the visor goes back on. Mixed form on AW this year but good fifth in this last season and not discounted. |
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2nd (8) (33/1 -83%) Gincident |
33/1(-83%) | (8) Gincident 33/1, Ran up to best having dropped back down to his last winning mark at Southwell in March but unable to replicate that on both subsequent starts, not seen to best effect back having a rare outing at this trip last month. Others make more appeal with that in mind. Went close in March but needs to produce more than he's managed the last twice. |
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3rd (20) (50/1 -400%) Craven |
50/1(-400%) | (20) Craven 50/1, Just 1 success from 16 starts thus far and was well held after 6 months off at Haydock (7f, good) 6 days ago. Never been a model of consistency and the percentage call is to look elsewhere. Feasibly treated on last year's form but needs to improve a bundle for recent reappearance. |
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4th (7) (16/1 +20%) Hectic |
16/1(+20%) | (7) Hectic 16/1, Winless since his debut and possibly still working his way back to fitness having left Richard Hannon after final 2023 start. Mark dropping and dangerous to rule out. On a reduced mark and didn't run badly on second stable start, but needs something extra. |
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5th (4) (11/2 +54%) Tropez Power |
11/2(+54%) | (4) Tropez Power 11/2, Goes particularly well at Southwell and finally delivered what he'd promised a few times during the winter when winning 11-runner handicap there (7.1f) 19 days ago by ¾ length from Eldrickjones, leading final 1f and well on top finish. Lower turf mark to work with so hugely respected. Won at Southwell last month and that form has been franked by the runner-up Eldrickjones. |
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6th (17) (11/1 -22%) Carolus Magnus |
11/1(-22%) | (17) Carolus Magnus 11/1, Winless since scoring over at Newmarket in 2021 (for Andrew Balding) but showed something to work on after 6 months off when eighth of 16 there (8f, good) just under a fortnight ago. Not one to write off with that under his belt dropped into class 4 company. On a reduced mark but on a long losing run and this drop back in trip poses a question. |
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7th (14) (16/1 -100%) Eligible |
16/1(-100%) | (14) Eligible 16/1, Won this corresponding event last year and added to a good Southwell track record when successful there in January. Struggled to get involved back down in trip just under 3 weeks ago but has dropped down to his last winning mark. Considered back on turf. Hold-up horse who won this last year and is just 2lb higher today; player. |
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8th (13) (66/1 -100%) Al Marmar |
66/1(-100%) | (13) Al Marmar 66/1, Snapped a losing streak at Chelmsford in January but has rather lost his way in recent weeks. Has switched yards (for 16,000 gns) ahead of this return to turf (failed to beat a rival both starts last year) but the handicapper is at least cutting him some slack. Well beaten on last three starts but perhaps a change of stables will reignite some spark. |
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9th (19) (16/1 -100%) Challet |
16/1(-100%) | (19) Challet 16/1, Hasn't won since scoring over C&D in 2021 but was going through a good spell when last seen 9 months ago. He's tended to need the outing when returning from a break, and that will likely be the case again. On 15-race losing sequence but effective over C&D and ended last season in good form. |
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10th (9) (11/1 +21%) The Cookstown Cafu |
11/1(+21%) | (9) The Cookstown Cafu 11/1, Ended 2022 in fine form and picked up where he left off with victories at Redcar (7f, heavy) and Pontefract (1m, good to soft). Ended last campaign in a bit of a lull but has been cut a bit of slack by the handicapper as a result ahead of this return from 7 months off. Last year ended in disappointing fashion but his reappearance record catches the eye. |
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11th (18) (11/1 -22%) Danzan |
11/1(-22%) | (18) Danzan 11/1, Ran respectably following 6 months off when third of 13 in handicap at Ripon (6f, heavy) and fared easily the best of those ridden on the speed when filling that same position at Thirsk (6f, soft) just under a fortnight ago. In the mix operating from 2 lb below last winning mark. Hard to win with nowadays but often runs well and holds each-way claims. |
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12th (2) (13/2 +35%) Another Investment |
13/2(+35%) | (2) Another Investment 13/2, C&D winner last summer who is still working his way back to peak fitness this term, fifth of 10 at Newcastle (7.1f) a fortnight ago. Remains 5 lb higher than his last winning mark but he's one to consider back on turf. Close third in this last year and encouraging run at Newcastle recently; on the shortlist. |
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13th (11) (66/1 -32%) Animate |
66/1(-32%) | (11) Animate 66/1, Raced too freely when down the field on his final run for Simon & Ed Crisford and similar story on return for his new yard at Ripon (8f, heavy) just under 3 weeks ago. Headgear back on, but he's beaten just 3 of last 30 rivals faced on turf. Well treated but below par on final four runs for the Crisfords & same story on yard debut. |
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14th (12) (50/1 -52%) Bass Player |
50/1(-52%) | (12) Bass Player 50/1, Unreliable individual who has offered little in 3 starts this year. Back down in trip with a tongue tie reapplied but it's easy enough to look elsewhere. Encouraging start for this yard last December but not at the same level this year. |
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15th (5) (28/1 +0%) Lyndon B |
28/1(+0%) | (5) Lyndon B 28/1, Won handicap at Glorious Goodwood in 2022 but never really fired in 4 starts last term and was below form after 8 months off at Ascot (8f, good) 16 days ago. His mark continues to fall but he was well beaten on reappearance and others are preferred. |
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16th (16) (16/1 -14%) Lahab |
16/1(-14%) | (16) Lahab 16/1, Made a good start for this yard and ran well back up in trip when second of 10 in handicap at Newcastle in March. Looked after once his chance had gone back there a fortnight later and now makes his first start on turf for current connections. The first-time hood could help him settle better; lightly raced and capable of a bold bid. |
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17th (10) (9/1 -13%) Red Mirage |
9/1(-13%) | (10) Red Mirage 9/1, Has a good record fresh and having had a wind op, took advantage of a much-reduced mark returning from 7 months off at Catterick (7f, soft) just over 3 weeks ago, scoring with a bit in hand. 3 lb rise certainly manageable so he's one for the shortlist. Soft-ground win at Catterick on reappearance; well treated back up just 3lb; not ruled out. |
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18th (1) (11/2 +31%) Eldrickjones |
11/2(+31%) | (1) Eldrickjones 11/2, Successful twice at Newcastle last year and stepped up on recent return when bolting up in 11-runner handicap there (7.1f) 5 days ago, gaining some fortune with the leaders drifting off a true line late on. Claimer offsets a 5 lb penalty, and he should be bang there. Won with something to spare at Newcastle on Sunday and a 5lb penalty may not stop him. |
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19th (3) (11/1 +39%) How Impressive |
11/1(+39%) | (3) How Impressive 11/1, Notched his third win of the year when scoring at Southwell in March. Similar form back there the last twice (latest 3 lengths sixth of 11 to Tropez Power) and current mark does demand a career best returned to turf. Murphy back on a positive. Three AW wins earlier this year but progress has stalled on last three starts. |
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20th (6) (33/1 -65%) Desert Falcon |
33/1(-65%) | (6) Desert Falcon 33/1, Progressive last season, winning 7f Lingfield maiden and 6f Chepstow handicap before a fine run in 7f AW handicap at the former venue. Did too much early when last seen at Epsom (7f, good) 8 months ago and has since moved yards (for 10,000 gns). Headgear off. Lightly raced; two wins last summer; new trainer does well with recruits from other yards. |
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ELDRICKJONES arrives here on the back of an impressive victory over this trip at Newcastle last weekend and he merits the utmost respect as his talented rider's claim negates his 5lb penalty. Red Mirage had a wind operation over the winter and has to be of interest having made a winning return to action at Catterick last month. Danzan and Tropez Power are others who make the shortlist.
TROPEZ POWER capitalised on a slight drop in grade at Southwell just under 3 weeks ago and operating from a 3 lb lower turf mark, John & Sean Quinn's strong-travelling 5-y-o gets the nod to follow up. Mick & David Easterby seemingly have a couple of decent chances with last year's winner Eligible heading up the opposition, while Eldrickjones, who bolted up at Newcastle last Sunday, would be a huge danger to all if translating that form back on turf.
The well-treated THE COOKSTOWN CAFU (nap) has made a strong start to his last two seasons and can do likewise on this year's comeback.
Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Speed Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (8) (13/2 +13%) Ridhaz |
13/2(+13%) | (8) Ridhaz 13/2, Once-raced colt. Fourth of 9 in maiden (33/1) at Naas (7f, good to soft) on debut, running on. Off 8 months and, with improvement likely, he could easily be a factor here, provided he's fully tuned-up. Shaped with plenty of promise on sole 2yo start; longer trip should suit; big claims. |
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2nd (13) (7/1 +30%) Rehearsal |
7/1(+30%) | (13) Rehearsal 7/1, Twice-raced filly. 50/1, fifth of 10 in maiden at Dundalk (7f) 34 days ago. Others preferred. Shaped well in strong Dundalk maiden lto; needs to step forward but yard in excellent form. |
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3rd (9) (9/1 -170%) Solomon Coop |
9/1(-170%) | (9) Solomon Coop 9/1, Thrice-raced colt. Second of 8 in maiden (7/1) at Gowran (7f, heavy) 24 days ago. Strong each-way claims. Improving with each start; good second at Gowran last month over 7f; back up in trip. |
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4th (10) (9/1 +50%) Tokenomics |
9/1(+50%) | (10) Tokenomics 9/1, Twice-raced gelding. Fifth of 18 in maiden (33/1) at Cork (8f, good to soft) 21 days ago, hampered. Should progress and it would be no surprise were he to give a good account. Shown ability in two maidens; unlucky not to finish closer at Cork lto; could feature. |
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5th (5) (16/1 -60%) Inncourt |
16/1(-60%) | (5) Inncourt 16/1, £55,000 yearling, €52,000 2-y-o, Inns of Court gelding. Half-brother to smart 6f winner Believing. Dam, unraced, closely related to smart 6f-7.4f winner Miss Sally. Watch the betting for clues. Inns Of Courts gelding; cost 52,000Euros as a 2yo; well bred and yard in excellent form. |
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6th (3) (2/1 +56%) Cardinal Zin |
2/1(+56%) | (3) Cardinal Zin 2/1, Fairly useful gelding. 13/2, respectable third of 9 in handicap at Naas (8f, soft) 18 days ago. Solid claims. Useful maiden who went close in handicap company last twice; big player. |
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7th (12) (28/1 +30%) Lucky Out |
28/1(+30%) | (12) Lucky Out 28/1, €16,000 yearling, Unfortunately filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including useful 2-y-o 7f winner Havana Love and winner up to 11f Strong Alpha. Market should point the way. Unfortunately filly cost 16,000Euros as a yearling; half-sister to three Italian winners. |
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8th (4) (14/1 +13%) Genoah |
14/1(+13%) | (4) Genoah 14/1, €30,000 2-y-o, U S Navy Flag colt. Dam unraced out of Yorkshire Oaks winner Quiff, runner-up in St Leger. One to note in the betting. Colt who cost 30,000Euros as a 2yo; yard can ready one on debut so market clues crucial. |
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9th (6) (12/1 -167%) Model Approach |
12/1(-167%) | (6) Model Approach 12/1, Twice-raced gelding. Fifth of 12 in maiden (8/1) at the Curragh (10f, heavy) 27 days ago. Looks vulnerable from a win point of view. Ran to a decent level in two maidens; back in trip and quicker ground but claims. |
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10th (1) (66/1 -100%) Ace In The Pack |
66/1(-100%) | (1) Ace In The Pack 66/1, Acclamation gelding. Dam sprint maiden half-sister to smart multiple 5f winner Raasel. Likely he will come on for the run. Acclamation gelding who is bred to be sharp; market best guide on debut. |
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11th (11) (28/1 -56%) Wrob And Wryan |
28/1(-56%) | (11) Wrob And Wryan 28/1, Promising individual. 100/1, sixth of 13 in maiden at Dundalk (8f) on debut 35 days ago, not knocked about. Should improve with that experience to draw upon. Showed plenty to work on when sixth at Dundalk on debut; not dismissed. |
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12th (2) (6/1 -33%) Aratayvo |
6/1(-33%) | (2) Aratayvo 6/1, Thrice-raced colt. 66/1, twentieth of 23 in minor event at the Curragh (7f, soft) when last seen in September. Good second in a Naas maiden prior to that and each-way chance judged on that form. Goffs Millions too hot but promising run at Naas before; upped in trip; solid claims. |
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13th (7) (125/1 -25%) Perfect Reel |
125/1(-25%) | (7) Perfect Reel 125/1, Highland Reel gelding. Half-brother to 1¼m-1½m winner Eadbhard and 1m-1½m winner Loingseoir. Entitled to come on for the run. Highland Reel gelding, half-brother to useful Loingseoir; market support should be noted. |
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CARDINAL ZIN has already posted two solid placed efforts this season and can get off the mark now. The Make Believe gelding lost out by just a short-head to Action Plan first time up and that rival ran a big race at Roscommon on Monday. He was then third in a competitive handicap at Naas last month and his mark of 82 looks enough to win a maiden of this standard. Aratayvo finished down the field in the Goffs Million when last seen but had previously been second to Bright Stripes in a Naas maiden. That form looks good now with the winner successful in a Listed race recently. Genoah looks a newcomer to note with Colin Keane booked.
This looks a good opportunity for CARDINAL ZIN, who was placed in handicaps at Gowran and Naas following a break last month and he should prove a tough nut to crack back in maiden company. Ridhaz and Wrob And Wryan should both build on their encouraging debuts and rate the main dangers in that order of preference.
It may be worth siding with RIDHAZ who shaped as if the step up to a mile would see plenty of improvement when fourth at Naas.
Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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Unico |
(6) (10/1 -25%)10/1(-25%) | (6) Unico 10/1, Back on turf, found some improvement as she doubled her tally with success at Yarmouth (6f) last month, impressing with how she travelled through the race. Can remain competitive back up 3 lb in the weights. Win came during a purple patch for her yard and she'll find this tougher upped 3lb. |
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1st (3) (6/1 +0%) Mart |
6/1(+0%) | (3) Mart 6/1, Three-time winner on all-weather at the end of 2023 and has been running well without getting his head in front this year. Back on turf, wasn't discredited when second of 5 at Pontefract (6f, soft) last time and he could fare better on firmer ground. Shortlisted. This is a deeper race and he's fully exposed now, so will again be vulnerable to improvers. |
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2nd (1) (10/3 +26%) Giorgio M |
10/3(+26%) | (1) Giorgio M 10/3, In first-time tongue strap, showed the benefit of his recent run (had a wind op prior to his return) when getting off the mark in handicap at Musselburgh (7.1f) 2 weeks ago. Respected with more still to offer now that he's up and running. Got it together this spring; needs more upped 3lb but this stiff 6f should be fine. |
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3rd (13) (10/1 -11%) Berry Clever |
10/1(-11%) | (13) Berry Clever 10/1, Making only his second start on turf, stepped up on his reappearance run when headed close home at Yarmouth (8f) in April. Not quite in the same form when fifth at the same C&D 17 days ago, so more required back at 6f as he looks for his first victory. Expensive to follow since handicapping; whether he'll have the toe for 6f is the question. |
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4th (7) (20/1 +20%) Lieutenant Rascal |
20/1(+20%) | (7) Lieutenant Rascal 20/1, Opened his account at Brighton (5.3f) in September and improved when narrowly denied at Wolverhampton (5.1f) next time. However, he's gone backwards from this year's reappearance in 2 starts since. First run for yard after leaving George Scott. Nothing left in the way of improvement, going without headgear for his new yard. |
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5th (12) (28/1 -250%) Havana Touch |
28/1(-250%) | (12) Havana Touch 28/1, Showed improved form in nurseries on his final 2 starts last year, gaining a first success at Chelmsford (7f) in November. Needs to pick up where he left off as he drops back in distance on his return. No guarantee the return to sprinting will work in his favour back from six months off. |
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6th (4) (2/1 +20%) Divine Breath |
2/1(+20%) | (4) Divine Breath 2/1, Has made a promising start to her career, still green but going one better than on debut when landing the odds in maiden at Wolverhampton (6.1f) in February. Remains capable of better as she makes the quick switch to handicaps. Major player. Half-sister to three winners for the yard; remains open to improvement on her turf debut. |
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7th (10) (22/1 -10%) Kapparis Kid |
22/1(-10%) | (10) Kapparis Kid 22/1, Not straightforward (has run out), but won at Chelmsford (6f) on his second run for his current yard. Hasn't gone on from that effort in handicaps this year, though, fifth of 11 at Windsor (6f) 25 days ago. Blinkers now the choice of headgear. Has regressed in handicaps since winning a Polytrack maiden late last year; blinkers on. |
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8th (8) (33/1 +0%) Magic Fluke |
33/1(+0%) | (8) Magic Fluke 33/1, Made a winning nursery debut at Newcastle (6f) in November but his form has gone the wrong way on his last 2 outings, running poorly at Kempton a month ago. Has since left Marco Botti. Having just his second turf run for his new trainer, having been picked up for 13,000gns. |
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9th (2) (17/2 -6%) Fenlander |
17/2(-6%) | (2) Fenlander 17/2, Showed ability in maidens/minor event last year whilst still looking green. However, after 6 months off (had a wind op) he looked a hard ride when well held in handicap at Ripon (6f) in April. Needs to leave his latest effort behind, though it still remains early days. Pulled away his chance on comeback; evidently felt capable off this sort of mark. |
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10th (5) (12/1 +14%) Luas |
12/1(+14%) | (5) Luas 12/1, Ran creditably from his opening mark when fifth of 8 at Kempton (6f) in January, but after 4 months off he looked very rusty at Ripon 20 days ago, going with little fluency under testing conditions. Needs to get back on the up with blinkers added. Still to finish placed and is now tried in first-time headgear; has it to prove. |
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11th (9) (50/1 -150%) Sighter |
50/1(-150%) | (9) Sighter 50/1, Took a step forward when successful on her handicap bow at Chelmsford (7f) in February, but ran no sort of race switched to turf when down the field at Windsor (6f) 18 days ago. Bounce back called for. Ran badly back in a sprint on her turf debut last time but soft ground may not have suited. |
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12th (11) (20/1 +0%) Want Want |
20/1(+0%) | (11) Want Want 20/1, After 7 months off, left his previous form behind when runner-up at Kempton (6f) making his all-weather/handicap debut in April. However, was very slowly away and make little impression back at the same C&D 16 days ago. A slow start did for him latest; will need to improve somewhat on last year's turf efforts. |
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It's hard to know exactly what Divine Breath achieved when winning at prohibitive odds at Wolverhampton in February, but she makes her handicap debut from a potentially workable mark and must be considered. That said, it is FENLANDER who gets the vote. Better was expected of Pam Sly's charge last time, though he didn't appear to handle Ripon all too well and could repay his supporters. Recent Musselburgh scorer Giorgio M remains of interest, while Want Want is another to consider.
DEVINE BREATH is bred to be useful and confirmed the promise of her debut when successful at Wolverhampton in February, despite still looking in need of the experience. She is taken to follow up with progress to come as she goes handicapping, though Giorgio M can remain competitive after getting off the mark on his latest outing. Mart could also be in the mix.
Open to improvement, DIVINE BREATH looks on a fair mark for her turf/handicap debut. Fenlander should do better too.
Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Speed Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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Sayitfirst |
(16) (12/1 -33%)12/1(-33%) | (16) Sayitfirst 12/1, Winner in hurdle at Fairyhouse in October. 16/1, below form ninth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Thurles (16.2f, soft) 176 days ago. RESERVE. Reserve; has won a handicap and nearly doubled her tally two runs back at Sligo. |
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Someone's Wish |
(15) (16/1 -45%)16/1(-45%) | (15) Someone's Wish 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden over hurdles. Modest winner at 10f on flat. Eleventh of 15 in handicap hurdle at Tipperary (16f, good to soft, 10/1) 2 days ago. Open to improvement. RESERVE. Reserve; better final run in maidens but didn't offer much on Wednesday's handicap debut. |
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Only One Plan |
(11) (22/1 -38%)22/1(-38%) | (11) Only One Plan 22/1, Winner in hurdle at Roscommon in June. 13/2, respectable seventh of 18 in handicap hurdle at Navan (15.6f, good to soft). Off 8 months. Tongue strap back on. Engaged 8.00 Clonmel Thursday. Capable handicapper but was well beaten off after a break at Clonmel on Thursday. |
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1st (6) (3/1 +33%) Run For Harry |
3/1(+33%) | (6) Run For Harry 3/1, Good third of 16 in handicap hurdle (4/1) at Bellewstown (17f, good to soft) 23 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Expected to be bang there. Has made the frame in his last two handicaps and cheekpieces are now added; considered. |
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2nd (9) (8/1 +20%) Flidais |
8/1(+20%) | (9) Flidais 8/1, Course winner. 11/2, second of 6 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (22.4f, soft) 28 days ago. Back down in trip. Stable in good form. Course maiden winner; returned to form with her clear second at Ballinrobe. |
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3rd (17) (13/2 +7%) Bigira |
13/2(+7%) | (17) Bigira 13/2, 33/1, fourth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (16.9f, heavy) 28 days ago. Others more persuasive. RESERVE. Reserve; only 6l away on h'cap debut at Limerick (2m1f) and that's something to build on. |
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4th (1) (33/1 -230%) Action Motion |
33/1(-230%) | (1) Action Motion 33/1, Below form sixth of 10 in claiming hurdle at Clonmel (18.7f, soft, 11/1) 29 days ago. Tongue strap back on, cheekpieces back on. Well beaten in a claimer last month and doesn't look as good as he was. |
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5th (12) (8/1 +27%) Dylan Oak |
8/1(+27%) | (12) Dylan Oak 8/1, 20/1, first run since leaving Denis W. Cullen when eighth of 19 in handicap hurdle at Naas (15.5f, heavy) 68 days ago. Roscommon handicap winner; struggled at Naas when back from an absence. |
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6th (7) (13/2 +0%) Betty Dutton |
13/2(+0%) | (7) Betty Dutton 13/2, Seventh of 9 in handicap hurdle at Down Royal (17.2f, heavy, 17/2) 115 days ago. Placed a few times in handicap hurdles last summer. Soft ground not ideal the last twice and she has a big run in her off this mark. |
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7th (8) (11/1 -22%) San Aer |
11/1(-22%) | (8) San Aer 11/1, Lightly-raced maiden over hurdles. Fairly useful winner at 8f on flat. 11/1, sixth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy) 36 days ago but remains capable of better over the sharp 2m he faces here. Flat ability respected but was beaten 22l on his recent handicap debut over hurdles. |
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8th (14) (11/1 +8%) Imadpour |
11/1(+8%) | (14) Imadpour 11/1, Thrice-raced maiden over hurdles. Fair winner at 7f on flat. 66/1, sixth of 16 in juvenile hurdle at Bellewstown (17f, good to soft) 23 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. 2yo winner; latest sixth at Bellewstown hinted at a future in handicap hurdles. |
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9th (2) (40/1 -150%) Swelltime |
40/1(-150%) | (2) Swelltime 40/1, Course winner. Ninth of 14 in novice chase at Ballinrobe (17.1f, good, 150/1) on debut over fences 10 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Course winner on a perfectly good mark but current wellbeing is an issue. |
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10th (10) (25/1 -150%) Splendid Choice |
25/1(-150%) | (10) Splendid Choice 25/1, First run since leaving Matthew J. Smith when respectable third of 7 in novice hurdle (12/1) at Clonmel (18.7f, soft) 29 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Looks competitive on form. Third in Clonmel maiden; first and second horses haven't disgraced that form since. |
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11th (4) (40/1 -100%) Mattie's Mountain |
40/1(-100%) | (4) Mattie's Mountain 40/1, 22/1, below form fifth of 10 in novice chase at Tipperary (17.5f, soft). Off 13 months. Switches from chase to hurdles. Completed a hat-trick in handicap hurdles in 2020 but no subsequent success. |
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12th (13) (14/1 -75%) Saynothinatall |
14/1(-75%) | (13) Saynothinatall 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 250/1, ninth of 19 in novice hurdle at Tipperary (20f, good to soft) 24 days ago, not knocked about. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Should progress. First sign of promise when ninth of 19 in a Tipperary maiden last month. |
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13th (3) (14/1 -87%) Burren Song |
14/1(-87%) | (3) Burren Song 14/1, Thrice-raced maiden over hurdles. Off 7 months. Switches from Flat to hurdles. First run for yard after leaving A. Slattery. Respectable on last hurdle outing. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Knows how to win on the Flat and has shown an aptitude for hurdling; h'cap debut. |
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14th (5) (10/1 -67%) Master Player |
10/1(-67%) | (5) Master Player 10/1, One win from 3 runs last season. Career best when winning 12-runner novice hurdle (evens) at Bangor (16.7f, good) on hurdles bow. Off 11 months. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Should improve. Bangor maiden winner in June; open to improvement but he's had a while off. |
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BETTY DUTTON will really appreciate this surface. Edward O'Grady's mare has come home a close third in her last three outings on this sort of ground and looks primed for a big run having been freshened up since January. Burren Song kept more than decent company on the Flat and has since changed stables. He will love this ground and is unexposed over flights, so must be checked for market strength on his first run since October. Run For Harry was placed in this grade at Bellewstown, and first-time cheekpieces are applied in a bid to eke out a bit more improvement. Flidais is another to consider, while the reserves all have bits and pieces of chances.
RUN FOR HARRY arrives on the back of good placed efforts at Naas and Bellewstown this spring and won't need to pull out much more for first-time cheekpieces. Saynothinatall appeals as one who could have more to come in handicaps and is next on the list. Master Player hasn't been seen since winning a Bangor maiden just under a year ago but still appeals as one who could have more to offer, a comment which also applies to San Aer now faced with a sharp 2m for the first time over hurdles.
This looks very open. Drying ground ticks a big box for BETTY DUTTON and she has the form in the book to be a major player.
Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (3) (8/1 +20%) Laura Bay |
8/1(+20%) | (3) Laura Bay 8/1, Reached the frame twice in maiden/novice company at 2 and appeals as one who should have more to offer in handicaps this year. Unexposed filly but she needs more progress to make an impact off this opening mark. |
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2nd (9) (10/1 +38%) Myna |
10/1(+38%) | (9) Myna 10/1, Showed ability in 3 qualifying runs over 7f/1m last autumn. Had wind surgery since. The type to come into her own now handicapping over further. Had wind op and now goes handicapping at new trip but he needs a transformation on return. |
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3rd (10) (14/1 +30%) Forest Hills |
14/1(+30%) | (10) Forest Hills 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 22/1, tenth of 12 in handicap at Windsor (1m, good to firm) on reappearance 25 days ago. Up in trip. Easy to look elsewhere. This step up in trip could help on pedigree but he needs to show a lot more. |
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4th (12) (11/1 -300%) Niloufar |
11/1(-300%) | (12) Niloufar 11/1, Winner over 1m at Chelmsford and Lingfield since switching to handicaps. Could still be fairly treated after a further 3 lb nudge with 1¼m likely to be within range. Gets the vote. Won on AW last twice and she's open to more progress on this step to 1m2f; key player. |
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5th (2) (3/1 +63%) Monsieur Melee |
3/1(+63%) | (2) Monsieur Melee 3/1, Promising fifth on Sandown reappearance and not seen to best effect on AW at Newcastle. He remains one who is likely to click at some point. Six-race maiden who hasn't threatened in handicaps and needs to find more at this new trip. |
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6th (5) (11/2 -22%) Papagei |
11/2(-22%) | (5) Papagei 11/2, Promising sort who built on AW reappearance third when just holding on in 1¼m Yarmouth handicap 17 days ago. Enjoyed the run of the race on that occasion but he should remain competitive after only a 3 lb nudge. Off the mark with an all-the-way win at Yarmouth (1m2f) and 3lb rise looks fair; respected. |
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7th (11) (28/1 -75%) Morindoo |
28/1(-75%) | (11) Morindoo 28/1, No impact in 2 handicaps around 1m this year so today's step up in trip will need to spark improvement. Six-race maiden who has been well held in her last two handicaps; now steps up to 1m2f. |
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8th (13) (33/1 -230%) Sneaky Blinder |
33/1(-230%) | (13) Sneaky Blinder 33/1, Creditable second of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) last month and not ideally suited by the drop back to 1m when fifth of 12 at Windsor since. Runner-up in two of his four handicaps and he could be dangerous back up in trip. |
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9th (4) (40/1 -60%) Valadero |
40/1(-60%) | (4) Valadero 40/1, Placed over 9.5f at Wolverhampton on first 2 runs this year (trained by George Boughey first occasion) but well held back on turf at Yarmouth last time. Ten-race maiden who is not easy to predict and was well held at Yarmouth last month. |
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10th (1) (15/2 +6%) Easy Dancer |
15/2(+6%) | (1) Easy Dancer 15/2, Similar form in her 3 qualifying runs. The handicapper hasn't taken any chances with her opening mark but an unexposed profile provides the hope for better. In good hands and still early days but he needs improvement on handicap debut. |
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11th (8) (20/1 -67%) Make A Scene |
20/1(-67%) | (8) Make A Scene 20/1, Winner at Wolverhampton in February. 20/1 and blinkered first time, creditable fifth of 12 in handicap at Windsor (1m, good to firm) 25 days ago. Up in trip. Still has potential but not sure this new trip will suit and others are preferred. |
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12th (6) (5/1 +0%) Show Me A Hero |
5/1(+0%) | (6) Show Me A Hero 5/1, Improved third of 11 on 1¼m Yarmouth handicap debut (good to firm) last month. Spencer retains the ride. Could be more to come and makes the shortlist. Promising third on handicap debut at Yarmouth and is a big player if he can build on that. |
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13th (7) (22/1 -10%) Albert Lasker |
22/1(-10%) | (7) Albert Lasker 22/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Only eighth of 11 in handicap (40/1) at Yarmouth (1¼m, good to firm) 24 days ago, with the reopposing Show Me A Hero ahead in third. Others are more obvious. No progress in his four runs and was only eighth on his handicap debut at Yarmouth. |
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SHOW ME A HERO was sent off favourite for his handicap debut at Yarmouth and finished a promising third, only a length behind a subsequent easy winner. There should be plenty more to come from Michael Bell's gelding and a 1lb drop in the ratings gives him every chance in this open contest. Papagei won at Yarmouth on his latest outing and is an obvious danger, alongside the hat-trick seeking Niloufar.
The way NILOUFAR went about things at Lingfield last time suggests this step up to 1¼m could suit and she can stretch her unbeaten record in handicaps to 3. Show Me A Hero made a positive start to his handicap career at Yarmouth last month and is second choice ahead of Papagei and unexposed handicap newcomer Laura Bay.
The vote goes to PAPAGEI, who raised his form to a new level when making all at Yarmouth and a 3lb rise for that success looks fair.
Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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Rainyniteingeorgia |
(16) (25/1 -108%)25/1(-108%) | (16) Rainyniteingeorgia 25/1, Shaped with plenty of promise on debut at Nottingham last June and left a lesser effort in her wake when narrowly seeing off Master of My Fate in a Lingfield novice (5f, AW) in September. However, she resumes on handicap/yard debut in a very competitive heat. Showed good tactical pace when holding Master Of My Fate on AW (5f) in September; new yard. |
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Rogue Enforcer |
(10) (28/1 -56%)28/1(-56%) | (10) Rogue Enforcer 28/1, Ended juvenile campaign firmly on the up, completing an autumn double with a smooth performance in a novice at Catterick. However, he was nearer last than first on return at Sandown 3 weeks ago and fair bit to find on that evidence. Progressive 2yo, winning last 2 starts on soft/heavy; adequate return; ground query. |
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Indicate |
(7) (33/1 -136%)33/1(-136%) | (7) Indicate 33/1, Left low-key debut well behind back from 8 months off (gelded during that absence) when taking a Southwell maiden (5f) in February. Too keen and ultimately found little when sixth of 9 in a Newcastle novice next time and tongue strap enlisted for this handicap debut. Cosy winner of 5f AW maiden on 2nd start; well held latest; tongue tied now handicapping. |
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1st (2) (4/1 +71%) Jubilee Walk |
4/1(+71%) | (2) Jubilee Walk 4/1, Signed off 2-y-o campaign by landing a 6f Salisbury novice and, having undergone a wind op during the winter, he followed up on return/handicap bow at Kempton. However, the form of that 3-runner affair looks dubious, given that the second was well held next time and the third clearly misfired. Having first 5f start but free-going front-runner who could be suited by the drop in trip. |
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2nd (9) (9/1 -64%) Vantheman |
9/1(-64%) | (9) Vantheman 9/1, Ayr maiden winner before finishing a fine fifth in a valuable 22-runner sales race at the Ebor meeting here (6f, good to firm) in August. No show at Doncaster on final 2-y-o start but subsequently gelded and improved when making a winning return/handicap bow at Newcastle (5f). Major player. All 2yo races at about 6f; improved for drop to 5f when cosy AW winner on handicap debut. |
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3rd (12) (5/1 +23%) Pilgrim |
5/1(+23%) | (12) Pilgrim 5/1, Likeable sort who took his form up a notch when getting off the mark in 15-runner novice here (6f, heavy) in October. Failed to deliver when well backed for his return/handicap debut at Newmarket but he was too free that day and can do better back at 5f with that run under his belt. Acts on good to firm/soft; pacey and strongly run 5f can suit; better for reappearance. |
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4th (17) (28/1 +15%) Make It Easy |
28/1(+15%) | (17) Make It Easy 28/1, Successful once from half-a-dozen starts for Jack Channon at 2 yrs and shaped nicely when runner-up on return/handicap debut for new yard at Newcastle (5f) where she was beaten 2 lengths into second by Vantheman. Place possibilities back on turf if able to build on that effort. No progress after 5f Catterick win in July; creditable 2nd to Vantheman on yard debut (AW). |
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5th (5) (11/1 +21%) Harvanna |
11/1(+21%) | (5) Harvanna 11/1, Progressive last summer, landing top-of-the-ground novice events over this C&D and at Yarmouth, and she made the frame twice in handucaps at Newcastle earlier this year. Testing conditions may have been against her in France last time and this filly is not without hope. Looked good at 5f on fast ground; recent defeats on AW/heavy; improve back on good going. |
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6th (15) (33/1 -50%) Ziggy's Queen |
33/1(-50%) | (15) Ziggy's Queen 33/1, Off the mark in an ordinary 3-runner class 2 event at Musselburgh in September and came up short in the C&D nursery won by Irish Nectar the following month. Best to look elsewhere. One win from six starts; had excuses for handicap defeats but others still more likely. |
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7th (3) (16/1 -14%) Midnight Affair |
16/1(-14%) | (3) Midnight Affair 16/1, Pretty useful early-season form at 2 yrs, building on debut promise when landing the Hilary Needler at Beverley before finishing mid-field in the Queen Mary. However, she was never in the hunt in a Newmarket Group 3 when last seen in October and her mark for this handicap bow looks tough. Looked useful when winning at Beverley last June; slow starts in Group races twice since. |
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8th (8) (18/1 -29%) Irish Nectar |
18/1(-29%) | (8) Irish Nectar 18/1, Signed off last season on a high, opening his account in a 5f Nottingham maiden in September before seeing off Curious Rover in a heavy-ground nursery over this C&D the following month. However, he was well held on return at Newmarket and Vantheman appears to be the stable first-string. Won final 2yo starts in impressive fashion, including over C&D; interesting. |
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9th (20) (22/1 -10%) Stash The Cash |
22/1(-10%) | (20) Stash The Cash 22/1, Left juvenile form well behind when winning 8-runner handicap at Catterick (5f, heavy) last month. However, he came up short off this 8 lb higher mark at Chester since and yard saddles a stronger candidate in Vince L'Amour. Handicap debut win over 5f came on heavy; lesser run on good since; more to do here. |
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10th (19) (14/1 -56%) Enchanting |
14/1(-56%) | (19) Enchanting 14/1, Clearly all the better for her debut spin when landing an 8-runner Beverley novice in decisive fashion in September. Reappearance third in a 5f Wolverhampton handicap was encouraging and, likely to be sharper now, she has to enter calculations. Winner of 2nd start (5f, heavy); should progress in handicaps; might prefer soft ground. |
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11th (18) (80/1 -60%) Front Gunner |
80/1(-60%) | (18) Front Gunner 80/1, Clear signs of ability all 3 starts at the backend of last year but his handicap debut effort back from a break at Southwell (5f) hardly represented a step forward. Looks up against it switched to turf here. Fair 4th to two up-and-comers on handicap debut on AW; high bar this time. |
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12th (4) (11/1 -38%) Ziggy's Missile |
11/1(-38%) | (4) Ziggy's Missile 11/1, Showed ability in 3 runs on turf at 2 yrs and since progressed to win 3 of his 4 starts in AW handicaps. Latest success at Southwell (5f) was his best effort yet and, with a 6 lb rise fair and no reason to believe he won't be equally effective back on turf, another bold show is on the cards. All 4 handicaps at 5f on Tapeta, winning 3; up 22lb in total and now back on turf. |
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13th (13) (14/1 +0%) Master Of My Fate |
14/1(+0%) | (13) Master Of My Fate 14/1, Did the job well when landing the odds on debut at Pontefract last summer but failed to improve in his 2 subsequent starts (gelded since latest appearance). Looks vulnerable in a race of this nature. Outclassed rivals on sole turf run (5f, good to firm); likely handicap prospect. |
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14th (6) (40/1 -122%) Curious Rover |
40/1(-122%) | (6) Curious Rover 40/1, Enjoyed a productive 2-y-o campaign, winning twice and placed 5 times from 7 appearances. Gelded during the winter and should come on for last month's reappearance spin at Thirsk (5f, heavy) but it's likely that a few of these are better treated. Versatile ground-wise but perhaps better on soft and needs extra off current mark. |
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15th (11) (80/1 -186%) Sankari |
80/1(-186%) | (11) Sankari 80/1, Dual winner last season and ended campaign with decent efforts in nurseries at Chelmsford and Hamilton. Gelded/undergone a wind op ahead of this return to action and he'll need to have improved in order to play a leading role in this competitive handicap. Won 2 from 8 starts last year but was vulnerable in handicaps; faces a tough return. |
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16th (14) (9/1 -13%) Vince L'amour |
9/1(-13%) | (14) Vince L'amour 9/1, Son of Invincible Army who comes here on a roll, bolting up at Ripon and having no problem with the return to 5f when registering another authoritative victory at Catterick. Further progress when just touched off at Chester (5f, good) recently and he's a shortlisted off the same mark here. Had a good run in 5f handicaps; lost nothing when second latest; this is tougher. |
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17th (1) (7/1 +50%) Hedge Fund |
7/1(+50%) | (1) Hedge Fund 7/1, Straightforward sprinter who was gelded during the winter and has seemingly improved for it judged on his solid placed efforts at Bath and Sandown (both at 5f on heavy/good respectively) last month. Merits respect off an unchanged mark. Two useful front-running efforts this year; today's track can suit better; should go well. |
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Hedge Fund merits plenty of respect having run well off this rating twice already this season, although preference is for JUBILEE WALK. James Ferguson's inmate got off the mark on his final start as a two-year-old and confirmed his well-being when winning on his handicap bow at Kempton last month. A 5lb rise for that success may underestimate this unexposed colt and the drop in trip should not be a problem. Vantheman edges out Ziggy's Missile and Vince L'Amour to be best of the rest.
Cases can be made for a good number of these, with ZIGGY'S MISSILE, Vantheman and Vince L'Amour the top three on the shortlist. Choosing between them isn't at all easy but, that said, Ziggy's Missile is hard to ignore given the level of progress he has shown on the all-weather this year and he gets the nod. Elsewhere the unexposed Enchanting needs considering, along with Hedge Fund who performed with plenty of credit in a strong race at Sandown last time. Pilgrim is also accorded respect.
Pilgrim should give it a good shot back at 5f but VANTHEMAN was a convincing winner in his first 5f run and can be the answer.
Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Speed Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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Shining Aitch |
(10) (18/1 -29%)18/1(-29%) | (10) Shining Aitch 18/1, 1 win from 3 runs this year. Latest win at Dundalk in April. 15/2, below form seventh of 13 in handicap at Dundalk (8f) 34 days ago. Winner at Dundalk last month; better than bare result when seventh lto; not taken lightly. |
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Zahee |
(8) (33/1 -200%)33/1(-200%) | (8) Zahee 33/1, Unreliable type. C&D winner. 7/2, respectable 4¾ lengths eighth of 14 to Shining Aitch in handicap at Dundalk (8f) 42 days ago, left poorly placed. C&D winner; good form on the AW this year; below par lto but capable off this mark. |
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1st (12) (7/1 -56%) Feature This |
7/1(-56%) | (12) Feature This 7/1, Latest win at Dundalk in March. Bit below form fifth of 12 in handicap (12/1) at Roscommon (7.7f, good to soft) 4 days ago. Four-time AW winner; good fifth lto; quicker ground will suit; each-way claims. |
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2nd (3) (13/2 -86%) Ferrybank |
13/2(-86%) | (3) Ferrybank 13/2, Course winner. 2 wins from 4 runs this year. Latest win at Dundalk in March. Creditable second of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (7f, 5/4) 35 days ago. Enters calculations. Course winner; won twice on the AW this year; big chance upped in trip back on turf. |
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3rd (5) (7/1 +36%) Giuseppe Cassioli |
7/1(+36%) | (5) Giuseppe Cassioli 7/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 18/1, eleventh of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (8f). Off 7 months. Re-joined yard after leaving D.J.Bunyan & G.O'Leary. All three wins came on AW, below form lto; on a decent mark but step forward needed. |
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4th (14) (28/1 -12%) Roman Palace |
28/1(-12%) | (14) Roman Palace 28/1, 1 win from 3 runs this year. Winner at Dundalk in January. 22/1, eleventh of 15 in handicap at this course (9f, heavy) 37 days ago. Others more persuasive. AW winner but below form the last twice; drops in trip; needs more. |
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5th (4) (22/1 +56%) Roderick |
22/1(+56%) | (4) Roderick 22/1, 22/1, nineteenth of 20 in handicap hurdle at Down Royal (16.8f, good to soft) 11 days ago. Fair on the Flat, poor on last Flat outing. Failed to land a blow over hurdles lto but good third at this track three starts ago. |
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6th (7) (12/1 +0%) Rockbury Lad |
12/1(+0%) | (7) Rockbury Lad 12/1, Unreliable sort. One win from 25 Flat runs. 12/1, twelfth of 15 in handicap at Roscommon (7.7f, good to soft) 4 days ago, slowly away. Others have achieved more. Ground didn't suit at Roscommon four days ago; decent form prior to that; claims. |
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7th (6) (10/1 +17%) Nituna |
10/1(+17%) | (6) Nituna 10/1, Bit below form fourth of 14 in maiden at Dundalk (8f, 12/1). Off 154 days. Decent runs in Dundalk maidens last twice; good runner-up effort here in October; chance. |
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8th (13) (15/2 +12%) Apollo Prince |
15/2(+12%) | (13) Apollo Prince 15/2, Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable 3¾ lengths fourth of 9 to Naisiun in handicap (15/2) at Naas (7f, heavy) 54 days ago. Respected. Shaped well in 7f handicaps last twice; step up in trip should suit; player. |
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9th (2) (12/1 +0%) Chestnutter |
12/1(+0%) | (2) Chestnutter 12/1, Course winner. Tenth of 14 in claimer at Dundalk (7f, 5/2). Off 6 months. Course winner who fell out of form final three starts last year; needs revival after break. |
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10th (9) (10/1 +17%) Rock Etoile |
10/1(+17%) | (9) Rock Etoile 10/1, 10/1, sixteenth of 20 in handicap at the Curragh (7f, soft) 11 days ago. Consistent last year; below form two starts this season; return to better ground will suit. |
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11th (16) (15/2 +12%) Naisiun |
15/2(+12%) | (16) Naisiun 15/2, 1 win from 3 runs this year. Winner at Naas in March. Respectable third of 19 in handicap (13/2) at Naas (8f, soft) 18 days ago. Merits consideration. Won over 7f on reappearance and ran well upped to a mile lto; needs to improve. |
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12th (15) (33/1 -32%) Jlow |
33/1(-32%) | (15) Jlow 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 16/1, last of 12 in handicap at Sligo (10.6f, good to soft) 12 days ago. Back down in trip. Something to find on form. Minor promise in maidens and tailed off on handicap bow at Sligo; hard to fancy. |
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13th (1) (14/1 +22%) Beauty Bella |
14/1(+22%) | (1) Beauty Bella 14/1, 1 win from 3 runs this year. Winner at Dundalk in February. 13/2, respectable fourth of 12 in handicap at Cork (8f, good) 7 days ago. Unsuited by heavy ground at the Curragh but back on track at Cork lto; claims. |
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14th (11) (8/1 +50%) Nedita |
8/1(+50%) | (11) Nedita 8/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 10/1, ninth of 13 in handicap at Dundalk (10.7f) 35 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Back down in trip. Makes turf debut. Showed ability in maidens but failed to figure on handicap debut; drop in trip will suit. |
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APOLLO PRINCE looks capable of winning a race of this standard. The Kodiac colt stuck to the far rail on his own when finishing fourth on his return to action at Naas and that looked a good effort with the front pair having come a lot wider. He is fancied to turn the tables now on the winner Naisiun, who has gone up 5lb since and runs from 1lb out of the handicap here. Ferrybank comes here having been in fine form on the all-weather and has to be respected. He did win here over seven furlongs a few years back and could still be on a competitive mark back on turf.
NAISIUN is less exposed than most of these and arrives on the back of a decent third in a big field at Naas. The in-form Ferrybank is next best ahead of Apollo Prince.
The return to better ground should suit ROCK ETOILE and he is a lively each-way player.
Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (1) (13/2 +59%) Astapor |
13/2(+59%) | (1) Astapor 13/2, Course winner. Last of 8 in handicap at Catterick (5f, soft, 10/1) on reappearance 23 days ago. Needs to have come on a lot. Competitive in similar grade between May and July (form 3172131) last year; poor comeback.. |
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2nd (5) (7/2 +13%) Doon The Glen |
7/2(+13%) | (5) Doon The Glen 7/2, Below form fourth of 8 in handicap at Ayr (6f, good, 7/2) 18 days ago but claims on his Newcastle second prior to that. Maiden (0-13); unlucky at Newcastle (6f) penultimate start; enters the thinking over 5f.. |
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3rd (2) (10/3 -48%) Sixcor |
10/3(-48%) | (2) Sixcor 10/3, Latest win at Wolverhampton in November. 11/1, good third of 10 in handicap at Ayr (5f, good) 15 days ago, nearest finish. Has good chance on form. Ayr regular; decent third on return to turf at Ayr (5f, good) a fortnight ago; contender.. |
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4th (3) (10/1 -43%) Protest Rally |
10/1(-43%) | (3) Protest Rally 10/1, Cheekpieces on first time, respectable fifth of 12 in handicap (40/1) at Newcastle (6f) 14 days ago. Nicely handicapped if he can build on that. Better in cheekpieces at Newcastle (fifth) last time; chance from handicapping perspective. |
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5th (7) (15/2 -114%) Captain Corcoran |
15/2(-114%) | (7) Captain Corcoran 15/2, Eighteen runs since last win in 2022. 14/1, good second of 8 in handicap at Catterick (5f, soft) 23 days ago, running on. Enters calculations. Reeled in late over C&D last September; respectable effort at Catterick latest; chance.. |
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6th (6) (11/2 +15%) Kyber Crystal |
11/2(+15%) | (6) Kyber Crystal 11/2, One win from 25 Flat runs. 16/1, first run since leaving Alexandra Dunn when sixth of 10 in handicap at Redcar (5f, soft) on reappearance 15 days ago. May come on for the outing. Infrequent winner (1-25); fared okay (sixth) at Redcar on first start for R Menzies.. |
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7th (4) (9/1 +25%) Mews House |
9/1(+25%) | (4) Mews House 9/1, Won this race for Rebecca Menzies last year but hasn't found the same form since. Potentially well handicapped as a result but Sixcor is the more obvious of the yard's pair. Last year's winner (from 10lb higher for R Menzies); recent AW form not near same level. |
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8th (8) (17/2 +29%) Lancashire Life |
17/2(+29%) | (8) Lancashire Life 17/2, One win from 34 Flat runs. Twenty four runs since last win in 2021. Below form fourth of 8 in handicap (16/1) at Catterick (5f, soft) 23 days ago. Something to find on form. 1-34; could strip fitter for Catterick comeback, but has work to do with Captain Corcoran.. |
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Sixcor finished a creditable third at Ayr earlier this month and he ought to hold every chance off an unchanged mark, but a chance is taken on stablemate MEWS HOUSE. The seven-year-old hasn't shown much on the all-weather recently, but he has been more effective on turf in the past and has dropped to 10lb below his last winning mark, which came over C&D last year. Captain Corcoran hit the woodwork at Catterick last month and he is unlikely to be far away.
SIXCOR is back on a winning mark and his recent third at Ayr suggests he may be ready to strike again. Captain Corcoran was back on song when runner-up at Catterick last month and is feared most ahead of Jim Goldie's Doon The Glen.
Liam Bailey's PROTEST RALLY shaped as if on the way back to form at Newcastle, so is the tentative suggestion over Doon The Glen.
Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Speed Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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Mortimer Duke |
(7) (10/3 +63%)10/3(+63%) | (7) Mortimer Duke 10/3, Nathaniel gelding. Half-brother to 2 winners on Flat, including 5f/6f winner Liberty Bay. Dam 2-y-o 7f winner. Highly respected on debut. A 12,000Gns yearling; half-brother to two Flat winners but sire an influence for stamina. |
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Avandra |
(14) (16/1 -33%)16/1(-33%) | (14) Avandra 16/1, Twice-raced maiden. Ninth of 13 in juvenile hurdle at Tramore (16.6f, good to soft, 250/1) 26 days ago. RESERVE. Poor on debut but a better effort at Tramore since; needs another step forward; reserve. |
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Nawraq |
(15) (50/1 +0%)50/1(+0%) | (15) Nawraq 50/1, Modest maiden on the Flat. Twelfth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (10.7f, 16/1) 56 days ago, badly hampered. Switches from Flat to hurdles. RESERVE. Poor Flat maiden was well beaten on sole hurdle start; not easy to fancy; reserve. |
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1st (4) (3/1 +60%) Win Some Lose Some |
3/1(+60%) | (4) Win Some Lose Some 3/1, Twice-raced maiden. 14/1, seventh of 17 in novice hurdle at Gowran (16f, heavy). Off 6 months. Some ability on debut last year but well beaten on heavy next time; better ground a help. |
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2nd (10) (8/1 -100%) Two Become One |
8/1(-100%) | (10) Two Become One 8/1, €28,000 3-y-o, Pillar Coral mare. Half-sister to 5 winners, including modest chaser Elleon, stays 27f. Dam 6f winner. Placed in a British point and hghly respected on Rules debut givne yard she represents. Beaten fav' in two points in UK, poor second time; 2,000GBP purchase since. |
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3rd (3) (80/1 -21%) Silent Dawn |
80/1(-21%) | (3) Silent Dawn 80/1, Twice-raced maiden under NH rules. 150/1, tenth of 11 in bumper at Punchestown (16.2f, good to soft) on bumper debut. Off 7 months. Switches from bumpers to hurdles. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Tailed-off in a maiden hurdle and bumper so can't be fancied. |
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4th (2) (9/4 +25%) Depalma |
9/4(+25%) | (2) Depalma 9/4, Stepped up on debut run when eighth of 19 in novice hurdle (80/1) at Tipperary (20f, good to soft) 24 days ago. That puts him in the mix in this easier race. Beaten 19l at Tipperary last time in a much stronger maiden; can go closer today. |
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5th (11) (22/1 -120%) Awakino |
22/1(-120%) | (11) Awakino 22/1, Modest maiden on the Flat. 80/1, eighth of 16 in juvenile hurdle at Bellewstown (17f, good to soft) on NH debut 23 days ago. A glimpse of ability on the Flat and sole hurdle start; needs improvement. |
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6th (8) (9/1 +0%) Real Empire |
9/1(+0%) | (8) Real Empire 9/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 300/1, twelfth of 14 in minor event hurdle at Punchestown (19.3f, good to soft) on hurdles bow 16 days ago. Placed in two bumpers but was tailed-off on hurdling debut; drops in class at least. |
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7th (5) (12/1 +57%) Winston's Way |
12/1(+57%) | (5) Winston's Way 12/1, Estidhkaar gelding. Half-brother to 6f winner abroad Troubled Guy. Dam 2m-19f hurdle winner, also 9f-1½m winner on Flat. By a Flat sire but dam was a dual-purpose winner; considered if market strength. |
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8th (1) (9/2 -100%) Oh So Charming |
9/2(-100%) | (1) Oh So Charming 9/2, Fairly useful winner at 8f on Flat. 20/1 and hooded for 1st time tongue strap on for 1st time, first run since leaving Grant Tuer when fifth of 13 in juvenile hurdle at Tramore (16.6f, good to soft) on NH debut 26 days ago Flat winner in UK in 2022; not a bad hurdling debut at Tramore; player if staying trip. |
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9th (6) (14/1 -40%) Kanpai |
14/1(-40%) | (6) Kanpai 14/1, €35,000 3-y-o, Getaway gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful 17f/19f hurdle winner Champagne Problem and fair hurdler Champagnesocialist, stays 3m. A 35,000euros 3yo; half-brother to two decent NH winners; one to consider on debut. |
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10th (13) (150/1 -200%) Kp's Ladyofknock |
150/1(-200%) | (13) Kp's Ladyofknock 150/1, 125/1, last of 13 in juvenile hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy) on NH debut 36 days ago. Beaten a long way on heavy ground on debut last month; not easy to fancy. |
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11th (12) (18/1 +28%) Celtic Crossing |
18/1(+28%) | (12) Celtic Crossing 18/1, Soldier of Fortune filly. Dam (c141/h106) 2½m-3m hurdle/chase winner. First foal; by a useful sire; dam useful 2m4f-3m hurdle/chase winner; best watched for now. |
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12th (9) (28/1 +44%) The Rebel County |
28/1(+44%) | (9) The Rebel County 28/1, 11/1, eleventh of 16 in juvenile hurdle at Killarney (17f, good to soft) on NH debut 5 days ago. Nice pedigree but was beaten a long way at Killarney on debut five days ago. |
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WIN SOME LOSE SOME was far from disgraced in maiden hurdles at Naas and Gowran Park, and is bred to appreciate this better ground so could go well for owner JP McManus. Shark Hanlon's Real Empire faced a stiff task over flights at Punchestown, but has two placed efforts in bumpers to his name. Shane Fenelon takes a handy 7lb off his back. Newcomer Kanpai has an interesting pedigree for this assignment, being a half-brother to a couple of horses who won over hurdles on good ground. Oh So Charming and Mortimer Duke are others who could get into the mix, along with Gordon Elliott's newcomer Two Become One.
Those with hurdles experience don't set the bar too high so MORTIMER DUKE, who won't lack for pace if his pedigree is any guide, selected to make a winning debut. Two Become One was no star in points but has to command respect given the yard she;s joined, with Deplama another to consider.
DEPALMA was beaten 19l in a stronger Tipperary maiden hurdle last time but with some improvement can take this.
Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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Capstan |
(9) (12/1 -140%)12/1(-140%) | (9) Capstan 12/1, Took advantage of his reduced mark when opening his account at Lingfield (12f) in January and has scored at Kempton and back at the former course since. Can make a bold bid for the 4-timer in his current mood. Won on AW in last three starts and is a big player if he can transfer form back to turf. |
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Lunar Shadow |
(8) (12/1 +0%)12/1(+0%) | (8) Lunar Shadow 12/1, Dual winner over hurdles who proved largely consistent campaigned mainly on the Flat last year, winning 3 times. After 4 months off, left behind a rare below-par effort when runner-up at Southwell (14.1f) in March. Can give her running again. Creditable second at Southwell on her return and she's respected back at 1m4f on turf. |
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1st (3) (2/1 +67%) Waxing Gibbous |
2/1(+67%) | (3) Waxing Gibbous 2/1, Lightly-raced 4-y-o who showed ability in maidens/minor event last year. After 7 months off, shaped well when finding only a well-treated rival too strong on her handicap debut at Doncaster (11.9f) 3 weeks ago. Could be ready to get off the mark. Clear second of 16 on handicap/seasonal debut at Doncaster; up 2lb but she's a key player. |
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2nd (6) (10/1 -67%) Naasma |
10/1(-67%) | (6) Naasma 10/1, After 9 months off, proved better than ever when showing a good attitude to win 12-runner handicap at Windsor (11.4f) 18 days ago. Held her form well in the main last season so she could be in the mix once more. Found more progress with narrow win at Windsor on her return; respected up 4lb. |
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3rd (1) (7/1 +65%) Western Stars |
7/1(+65%) | (1) Western Stars 7/1, Won 3 times since joining his current yard last summer, with his latest success at Lingfield in December. However, has been below form both outings so far this year, albeit in a higher grade on his latest outing. Versatile type who is on workable mark but he's been out of sorts in two runs this spring. |
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4th (11) (11/2 -10%) Mrs Twig |
11/2(-10%) | (11) Mrs Twig 11/2, After 6 months off, took a step forward when shedding her maiden tag in 13-runner handicap at Kempton (12f) in April. Back up 4 lb in the weights, but she can remain competitive now that she's up and running. Won at Kempton but this is tougher off 4lb higher and she has mixed record on turf. |
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5th (4) (20/1 -100%) Raintown |
20/1(-100%) | (4) Raintown 20/1, Returned to his best when winning at Lingfield (12f) in January and, after a lesser effort next time, has run creditably at Bath on his last 2 starts. Still looking for his first success on turf but he can give another good account. Fair efforts at Bath last twice but he's now 0-7 on turf and needs to find something extra. |
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6th (2) (6/1 +14%) Destinado |
6/1(+14%) | (2) Destinado 6/1, Has been thriving for his current yard, recording a sixth success of the year when staying on to lead late in 13-runner handicap at Musselburgh (12.5f) in April. Left poorly placed at Chester last week, so no surprise to see him bounce back. Six wins for James Owen this year and he had an excuse at Chester last week; not ruled out. |
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7th (5) (28/1 -100%) Lunar Jet |
28/1(-100%) | (5) Lunar Jet 28/1, Goes well on softer ground and bounced back to winning ways at Redcar (10f, heavy) last April. After a further 6 months off, fared better than on his stable debut when 1½ lengths fifth of 8 at Nottingham (10.2f, heavy) in April. Others still make more appeal. Suited by slow ground but all of his wins have been at 1m2f and others preferred. |
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8th (10) (7/2 +42%) Cherryhawk |
7/2(+42%) | (10) Cherryhawk 7/2, Fair perfomer at 3yrs and built on the promise of her stable debut when getting off the mark at Chepstow (12f) 3 days ago. Carries a penalty but she's not dismissed lightly on the back of her first victory. Smooth win at Chepstow on Tuesday and she's respected turned out quickly under penalty. |
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9th (12) (33/1 -175%) Rose Donnelly |
33/1(-175%) | (12) Rose Donnelly 33/1, Showed more than on her first 2 starts when fourth of 7 in maiden at Kempton (11f) in April, but wasn't able to build on that effort making her turf/handicap debut at Ayr (10f) 15 days ago. Has something to find. Still unexposed but she needs to find more on this step up to 1m4f. |
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10th (7) (33/1 -136%) Militry Decoration |
33/1(-136%) | (7) Militry Decoration 33/1, Capitalised on a falling mark when overcoming a slow start to score at Southwell (12.1f) in March. Wasn't in the same form at Bath 19 days ago, but he's been placed on both of his previous starts on the Flat at this course Four-time AW winner but he's 1-24 on turf and was laboured at Bath last time. |
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CHERRYHAWK gets a tentative vote in what looks a fiercely competitive finale. She built on four solid placed efforts when scoring comfortably at Chepstow on Tuesday and a 5lb penalty shouldn't prevent another bold bid. Capstan has won his last three starts on the all-weather and demands respect, although he does have something to prove on turf. Similar can be said of Kempton winner Mrs Twig, while surprise Windsor scorer Naasma is another with claims.
WAXING GIBBOUS made a promising reappearance when runner-up at Doncaster 3 weeks ago, pulling clear of the remainder, and she can build on that effort to go one better. Heading the list of dangers is Capstan as he bids for the 4-timer, while Mrs Twig made a winning return and is also considered.
An open race in which the vote goes to WAXING GIBBOUS, who was a clear second on her handicap debut at Doncaster last month.
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1st (5) (16/5 +20%) Not Now Nathaniel |
16/5(+20%) | (5) Not Now Nathaniel 16/5, Made ideal start when scoring at Newcastle in January and not disgraced in stronger bumpers during the spring. In good hands ahead of this hurdles debut fitted with a hood. Bumper winner; not beaten far in Grade 2 here last month; hurdle debut today. |
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2nd (4) (16/1 -220%) The Eventmaster |
16/1(-220%) | (4) The Eventmaster 16/1, Fat too free on debut but fitted with a hood and much more like it when placed in a pair of bumpers in August/September. Form nothing to get carried away with but this isn't a deep novice hurdle. Second in two Worcester bumpers last summer but the form looks very ordinary. |
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3rd (1) (4/11 +42%) Roaring Legend |
4/11(+42%) | (1) Roaring Legend 4/11, Fairly useful on Flat for James Ferguson and promising start over hurdles when runner-up in juveniles at Kempton and Musselburgh this winter. Had a breathing op and made the most of drop in class when readily landing the odds at Chepstow 3 weeks ago. Very much the one to beat. Fairly useful Flat racer who easily won a Cheptstow maiden hurdle last month; big player. |
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|PU| (2) (22/1 -193%) Havana Party |
22/1(-193%) | (2) Havana Party 22/1, Fairly useful on Flat, stays 1¼m, won 3 of last 4 starts so clearly in good order ahead of this hurdles bow with blinkers retained. In career-best form on the Flat this year; a possible if he takes to hurdling. |
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A wind procedure helped ROARING LEGEND finish his race out with much more conviction when breaking his duck over hurdles at Chepstow. There should be more to come from Olly Murphy's gelding and he is taken to defy a 7lb penalty. Not Now Nathaniel posted a respectable seventh in the Grade 2 mares' bumper here last month and she may serve the most resistance to the selection, while fellow hurdles debutant Havana Party arrives in top form from the Flat.
ROARING LEGEND bossed inferior opposition at Chepstow 3 weeks ago and is fancied to put his hurdles experience to good use and successfully concede weight all round here. Havana Party has already had a good 2024 on the level and is a threat if taking to hurdling, along with Not Now Nathaniel.
Olly Murphy's ROARING LEGEND opened his hurdling account with minimal fuss three weeks ago and sets a pretty good form standard.
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1st (6) (7/2 +22%) Toriangel |
7/2(+22%) | (6) Toriangel 7/2, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 10/1, creditable fourth of 18 in handicap at Cork (8f, good to soft) 21 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Can make presence felt. Dropped plenty in the weights and an encourging return at Cork lto; big run expected. |
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2nd (2) (8/1 -7%) Rampage |
8/1(-7%) | (2) Rampage 8/1, Course winner. Thirteenth of 17 in handicap (7/1) at Navan (10f, good to soft) 10 days ago, not ideally placed. Visor back on. Course winner last year; below form at Navanl lto but return to a mile should suit. |
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3rd (1) (9/2 -80%) Alessia Fernanda |
9/2(-80%) | (1) Alessia Fernanda 9/2, Lightly-raced maiden. 14/1, respectable fourth of 20 in handicap at the Curragh (7f, soft) 11 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Player. Solid effort on handicap debut lto; step up in trip should suit; big shout. |
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4th (15) (12/1 -71%) Expecto |
12/1(-71%) | (15) Expecto 12/1, Respectable fourth of 12 in handicap (11/2) at Gowran (8f, heavy) 9 days ago. Can give a good account. Came forward for return back at a mile when fourth lto; better ground might not suit. |
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5th (10) (9/2 +31%) Storm Eric |
9/2(+31%) | (10) Storm Eric 9/2, Respectable fourth of 12 in handicap at Dundalk (8f, 9/2). Off 119 days. Very consistent on AW over winter; turf form not as good but well-handicapped on AW form. |
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6th (16) (80/1 -60%) Our Lil |
80/1(-60%) | (16) Our Lil 80/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 200/1, eighth of 12 in maiden at Gowran (8f, heavy) 24 days ago, slowly away. Makes handicap debut. Not shown a great deal in three maidens; opening mark workable but best watched for moment. |
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7th (9) (22/1 -10%) Skontonovski |
22/1(-10%) | (9) Skontonovski 22/1, 33/1, twelfth of 16 in handicap at Gowran (8f, heavy) 9 days ago. Visor back on. 7lb lower than for last win on AW; soft ground against him recently; needs to bounce back. |
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8th (14) (66/1 -65%) L'immortale |
66/1(-65%) | (14) L'immortale 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Eighth of 11 in maidenclaimer at Roscommon (7.4f, good to soft, 25/1). Off 12 months. Hood on 1st time. Well beaten in claimer when last seen 12 months ago; hood reached for on return. |
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9th (12) (25/1 +0%) Royal Tribute |
25/1(+0%) | (12) Royal Tribute 25/1, Course winner. Twelfth of 16 in handicap (16/1) at Gowran (8f, good to soft). Off 12 months. First run for yard after leaving James McAuley. Put a few good runs together on AW early 2023; new stable and off 378 days; tough ask. |
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10th (4) (9/1 -13%) Bright Dick |
9/1(-13%) | (4) Bright Dick 9/1, 1 win from 3 runs this year. Winner at Dundalk in April. 7/2, respectable fifth of 13 in handicap at Dundalk (8f) 34 days ago, never nearer. AW winner who didn't run badly off 7lb higher when fifth lto; returns to turf; needs more. |
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11th (5) (20/1 +39%) Mulgrave |
20/1(+39%) | (5) Mulgrave 20/1, Latest win at Dundalk in February. Fourteenth of 17 in handicap at Gowran (9.4f, heavy, 28/1) 24 days ago. Landed his sixth AW win in February; hindered by soft ground last twice; chance. |
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12th (11) (20/1 +50%) Marvellous Lady |
20/1(+50%) | (11) Marvellous Lady 20/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Tenth of 18 in maiden (125/1) at the Curragh (7f, heavy) 60 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Showed ability on debut and didn't shape badly in good maiden at the Curragh; interesting. |
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13th (13) (10/1 +0%) Swiss Army Officer |
10/1(+0%) | (13) Swiss Army Officer 10/1, Below form eleventh of 18 in handicap (12/1) at Cork (8f, good to soft) 21 days ago, not knocked about. Possibly unsuited by soft ground on return; consistent last season; not dismissed. |
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14th (8) (12/1 -71%) Bride Tree |
12/1(-71%) | (8) Bride Tree 12/1, Winner at Dundalk in December. Bit below form sixth of 13 in handicap at Dundalk (8f, 16/1) 34 days ago. Others more persuasive. AW winner in Dec; good sixth on return last month; has form on turf but others preferred. |
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15th (7) (33/1 +34%) He's Justagent |
33/1(+34%) | (7) He's Justagent 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. First run since leaving A. McIntyre when eleventh of 16 in handicap (33/1) at this course (7.1f, heavy) 37 days ago. Not landed a blow in three maidens or on handicap debut lto; up in trip and plenty to find. |
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16th (3) (33/1 -230%) My Minervina |
33/1(-230%) | (3) My Minervina 33/1, 22/1, fifteenth of 16 in handicap at Naas (10.5f, good to soft). Off 8 months. Back down in trip. No signs of return to form for new yard last season; off 264 days; hard to fancy. |
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ALESSIA FERNANDA ran well on her handicap debut at the Curragh 11 days ago and may be able to step forward now with that run under her belt. The Starspangledbanner filly just faded a touch inside the final furlong then when fourth to Orandi and with that outing and better ground now she is capable of running a big race. Bright Dick was a winner at Dundalk on his penultimate start and ran a solid race there last time off this mark. He could get involved back on turf. Toriangel kept on to finish fourth on her return at Cork three weeks ago and is another to throw into the mix.
TORIANGEL has been given a real chance by the handicapper so could be the answer after a creditable comeback at Cork. Alessia Fernanda and Rampage head the dangers.
After an encouraging reappearance at Cork last time out, TORIANGEL is beginning to look well handicapped.
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1st (2) (9/4 +0%) Up The Clarets |
9/4(+0%) | (2) Up The Clarets 9/4, Foaled April 15. €37,000 yearling, Kodiac colt. Half-brother to 7f/1m winner Synonymous. Dam, 1m winner, half-sister to useful 1m winner Desert Haze. Yard can ready them so this Kodiac colt can't be ruled out on his first run. |
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2nd (4) (9/2 -80%) Kiss Me My Love |
9/2(-80%) | (4) Kiss Me My Love 9/2, Foaled February 26. 30,000 gns yearling, Invincible Spirit filly. Sister to 1¼m winner Viadelamore. This Invincible Spirit filly is much respected, especially if market vibes are positive. |
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3rd (1) (2/1 +11%) Gobsmacked |
2/1(+11%) | (1) Gobsmacked 2/1, Foaled March 23. 10,000 gns foal, 46,000 gns yearling, Havana Grey colt. Dam 6f winner (including at 2 yrs). One to note on debut. Yard took this 12 months ago so this Havana Grey colt is very much one to consider. |
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4th (5) (5/1 +38%) Iwo Jima |
5/1(+38%) | (5) Iwo Jima 5/1, Foaled March 4. Mondialiste filly. Half-sister to several winners, including 11f winner Fedya and 1¼m-1½m winner Nairai, both in France. Bred for longer trips. 50/1, fourth of 7 in maiden at Catterick (5f, good) on debut 17 days ago. Up against it, even with previous experience. Encouraging debut fourth in maiden at Catterick; she's in the mix with better to come. |
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5th (3) (14/1 -75%) Joshuas Dream |
14/1(-75%) | (3) Joshuas Dream 14/1, Foaled March 30. Expert Eye colt. Dam unraced half-sister to useful 1¼m-2m winner Laws of Spin. Expert Eye colt; betting can prove an accurate guide for this newcomer. |
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Havana Grey's offspring are typically blessed with speed and, given that GOBSMACKED makes plenty of appeal on pedigree, it would come as no surprise were he to make an immediate impact. Kiss Me My Love's future might lay over further, but she will be suited by the stiff finish and must enter calculations along with Up The Clarets, who boasts a similar profile. Iwo Jima, the only one of these with previous experience, is not without a chance either.
Four-fifths newcomers and tricky stuff, but GOBSMACKED appeals as much as any before market clues. Up The Clarets and Kiss Me My Love are other interesting newcomers to consider.
Little form to go on but Kevin Ryan took this 12 months ago and he is taken to repeat the feat with his Havana Grey newcomer GOBSMACKED
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Olympy De Cerisy |
(7) (5/1 +50%)5/1(+50%) | (7) Olympy De Cerisy 5/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 11/10 and hooded for 1st time tongue strap on for 1st time, second of 6 in bumper at Limerick (19f, heavy) 28 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Point winner has run well in defeat in three bumpers; can go well on hurdling debut. |
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Jhentong Enki |
(5) (18/1 -125%)18/1(-125%) | (5) Jhentong Enki 18/1, Promising type. 9/2 and tongue strap on for 1st time, fourth of 8 in bumper at Bellewstown (17f, good to soft) on bumper debut 23 days ago. Switches from bumpers to hurdles. Open to improvement in this sphere. Point winner has run well in two maiden hurdles and a bumper so is one to consider. |
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Starcrossed Lover |
(16) (28/1 +0%)28/1(+0%) | (16) Starcrossed Lover 28/1, €20,000 3-y-o, Pillar Coral gelding. Half-brother to bumper winner Bumble Bee Bet. RESERVE. A 20,000Euros 3yo is by a promising sire and related to winners; could run well; reserve. |
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Zulu Mike |
(9) (50/1 +0%)50/1(+0%) | (9) Zulu Mike 50/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 250/1, eleventh of 14 in minor event hurdle at Punchestown (19.3f, good to soft) 16 days ago. Others make more appeal. Third in a Clonmel maiden but out of his depth at Punchestown; this is more suitable. |
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Takemeuptocarlow |
(14) (100/1 +0%)100/1(+0%) | (14) Takemeuptocarlow 100/1, Once-raced maiden. 125/1, last of 13 in bumper at Wexford (16f, good to soft) on NH debut 22 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. RESERVE. Beaten a long way in a Wexford bumper recently and passed over; reserve. |
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1st (4) (14/1 -17%) Haveigotnewsforyou |
14/1(-17%) | (4) Haveigotnewsforyou 14/1, Promising type. Fifth of 18 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (19.6f, heavy, 100/1) on NH debut 48 days ago. May well do better and merits consideration. Not a bad run on debut in a Fairyhouse maiden hurdle and can go well with improvement. |
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2nd (1) (5/2 +9%) Gaucher |
5/2(+9%) | (1) Gaucher 5/2, Promising type. Hood on for 1st time in this code tongue strap on, first run since leaving C. Laffon-Parias when fourth of 14 in novice hurdle at Navan (15.7f, heavy, 7/2) on NH debut 96 days ago. Two Flat wins in France and a fine run after an absence on hurdling/Irish debut; player. |
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3rd (10) (28/1 -40%) Heroes Rise |
28/1(-40%) | (10) Heroes Rise 28/1, Once-raced maiden. Eighth of 18 in novice hurdle (25/1) at Fairyhouse (19.6f, heavy) on NH debut 48 days ago. Point winner was beaten a long way in a Fairyhouse maiden hurdle, so loads more needed. |
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4th (8) (8/1 +56%) Topgun Simmy |
8/1(+56%) | (8) Topgun Simmy 8/1, Fairly useful form in bumpers. Running well when unseated rider in bumper (10/11) at this C&D (good). Off 8 months. Worthy of interest on hurdling debut. Placed in three bumpers and seemed booked for 3rd when unseating here last autumn. |
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5th (12) (18/1 -29%) Phoenix Belle |
18/1(-29%) | (12) Phoenix Belle 18/1, Once-raced maiden. 5/2, fourth of 14 in novice hurdle at Ballinrobe (17.6f, soft) on NH debut 28 days ago. Open to progress and can't be ruled out. Placed in a point but beaten 22l on hurdling debut as fav' so major improvement needed. |
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6th (2) (4/5 +68%) Brave Fortune |
4/5(+68%) | (2) Brave Fortune 4/5, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 3/1, good second of 19 in novice hurdle at Tipperary (20f, good to soft) 24 days ago. Obvious claims. Point winner ran his best race over hurdles when runner-up last time; the one to beat. |
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7th (3) (28/1 -27%) Donnie Devito |
28/1(-27%) | (3) Donnie Devito 28/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fifth of 10 in bumper (6/1) at Cork (19f, heavy) 47 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Hooded for 1st time. Some decent bumper runs but below form last time; has to do more on hurdling debut. |
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8th (6) (25/1 +24%) Mr Dibbs |
25/1(+24%) | (6) Mr Dibbs 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 9/1, fourth of 6 in bumper at Limerick (19f, heavy) 28 days ago. Switches from bumpers to hurdles. Second in a maiden hurdle here last year; some good bumper runs but poor last time. |
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9th (13) (150/1 -50%) Rock On Dolly |
150/1(-50%) | (13) Rock On Dolly 150/1, Twice-raced maiden. 200/1, fourteenth of 19 in novice hurdle at Naas (16f, soft) 43 days ago. Hard to fancy. Well beaten in two maiden hurdles and handicaps will suit better. |
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10th (15) (150/1 -50%) Ar Nos Na Gaoithe |
150/1(-50%) | (15) Ar Nos Na Gaoithe 150/1, Once-raced maiden. Thirteenth of 15 in novice hurdle at Tramore (16.6f, good to soft, 80/1) on NH debut 26 days ago. RESERVE. A big price and well beaten at Tramore; loads more needed; reserve. |
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11th (11) (100/1 -203%) Ilbdare |
100/1(-203%) | (11) Ilbdare 100/1, Once-raced maiden. 200/1, sixth of 14 in juvenile hurdle at Navan (16f, heavy) on NH debut 76 days ago. Should improve but has plenty to find. Beaten 38l on hurdling debut and major improvement needed. |
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BRAVE FORTUNE was placed in maiden hurdles at Thurles and Tipperary and, on both occasions, the form has been well franked. He holds solid claims for trainer Pat Doyle. It would be reasonable to assume that Frankel gelding Gaucher will appreciate this ground after finishing fourth on debut on testing going at Navan. Henry de Bromhead's Phoenix Belle should progress from an opening fourth over flights at Ballinrobe, while Donnie Devito is not without hope on hurdling debut for an in-form Ross O'Sullivan. He was a notable third in a bumper at Fairyhouse that was won by a subsequent Aintree Grade 1 novices' hurdle runner-up.
BRAVE FORTUNE's second at Tipperary last time is comfortably the best piece of form on show and a repeat should be enough to go one better for all that both Jhentong Enki and Gaucher are open to improvement.
BRAVE FORTUNE can take the measure of Gaucher on these terms and build upon his fine second at Tipperary last time.
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Francky Du Berlais |
(4) (14/1 +0%)14/1(+0%) | (4) Francky Du Berlais 14/1, Winless since the Summer Plate at Market Rasen 22 months ago and arrives on the back of 2 poor runs. Others preferred. Good servant to connections over the years but needs to prove his wellbeing here. |
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1st (2) (11/2 +15%) Raffle Ticket |
11/2(+15%) | (2) Raffle Ticket 11/2, Low mileage 10-y-o who has developed into a better chaser than hurdler, pulling clear with an unexposed sort to score at Doncaster (20.5f, soft) in January. Struggled in the mud at Exeter since and type to bounce back. Could still be well treated after Doncaster win two runs ago; ground the excuse last time. |
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2nd (3) (13/8 +35%) Soul Icon |
13/8(+35%) | (3) Soul Icon 13/8, Likeable and prolific handicap hurdler who has been knocking on the door over fences, runner-up at Kempton and Ayr last 2 starts. Big shout back down in class. Ended last season with two creditable seconds; likely contender here. |
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3rd (8) (9/2 +0%) Northern Bound |
9/2(+0%) | (8) Northern Bound 9/2, Shaped well after 6 months off without his usual headgear when second of 9 in handicap chase (15/2) at Chepstow (19.4f, good) 21 days ago, coming from much further back than the winner on a card that hardly favoured such tactics. Cheekpieces back on. Merits consideration. Has very good chase strike-rate and ran well last month, after a break; respected. |
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4th (5) (66/1 +0%) Flic Ou Voyou |
66/1(+0%) | (5) Flic Ou Voyou 66/1, Enhanced his fine record at Wincanton with another victory in handicap 15 months ago. However, well held all 4 starts since, leaving Paul Nicholls prior to penultimate start. Eight-time winner for Paul Nicholls but has struggled on both starts for current stable. |
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5th (6) (25/1 -56%) The Big Bite |
25/1(-56%) | (6) The Big Bite 25/1, Narrow winner of Greatwood Gold Cup at Newbury 15 months ago but offered little last term so has plenty to prove. Looked out of sorts last season and arrives here with a lot to prove. |
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6th (1) (11/2 -22%) Homme Public |
11/2(-22%) | (1) Homme Public 11/2, Multiple winner over hurdles who has found improvement since switched to the larger obstacles and posted a career best when taking 5-runner handicap chase at Doncaster (16.4f, soft). Found out in better company in Red Rum here since but this less competitive. 3-5 over fences since the autumn; on fairly tough mark now but still enters calculations. |
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7th (9) (25/1 -108%) Getaway Luv |
25/1(-108%) | (9) Getaway Luv 25/1, Back to form after a wind-op when notching his third win of the season in a 3-runner handicap chase at Carlisle (15.9f, soft, 8/1) and not disgraced in better race there following week. Not taken lightly. Ran quite well on slower-than-ideal ground last month but others here appeal more. |
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|PU| (7) (4/1 -14%) Amrons Sage |
4/1(-14%) | (7) Amrons Sage 4/1, Won sole outing in Irish points and progressive winner over hurdles last season. Positive start to chasing when second in handicap at Exeter on return in November but proved a major let-down at Newbury following month and off since. Remains unexposed. Second on chase debut in November; off since lesser effort in December; still considered. |
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HOMME PUBLIC shouldn't be judged too harshly on his seventh-placed finish in the Red Rum at the Aintree Festival last month. The seven-year-old still has room for improvement over fences, particularly now facing a stiffer test of stamina, and this drop into class 3 company could help him regain the winning thread. The biggest threat may emerge from Soul Icon, who arrives on the back of runner-up efforts at Kempton and Ayr. Northern Bound is also noted.
SOUL ICON is a winner in waiting over fences now after a stuttering start and this looks a decent opportunity back down in class. Northern Bound was an eye-catching second back from a break at Chepstow 3 weeks ago and is feared most ahead of the unexposed Amrons Sage.
Runner-up without his usual headgear last month, NORTHERN BOUND can be very dangerous here if that outing has brought him on.
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Solar Breeze |
(2) (9/1 -29%)9/1(-29%) | (2) Solar Breeze 9/1, First run since leaving Ms Sheila Lavery when twelfth of 16 in handicap (12/1) at Naas (7f, heavy) 54 days ago. Significantly back up in trip and she now has a bit to prove. Underwhelming start for new yard at Naas but step up in trip on better ground will suit. |
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Nostringsattached |
(1) (11/2 -22%)11/2(-22%) | (1) Nostringsattached 11/2, Career best when winning 12-runner handicap at Cork (10.2f, good to soft, 3/1) 21 days ago. This is tougher up 7 lb but she's consistent and should be in the mix. Good winner of competitive Cork handicap lto; up 7lb; big shout if handling better ground. |
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1st (8) (6/1 +50%) Encosta |
6/1(+50%) | (8) Encosta 6/1, Below form twelfth of 20 in handicap (33/1) at the Curragh (7f, soft) 11 days ago. Significantly up in trip and she's probably worth taking on. Below form the last twice but runs well here; better ground and step up in trip will suit. |
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2nd (12) (10/1 +0%) Cleopatra's Needle |
10/1(+0%) | (12) Cleopatra's Needle 10/1, Blinkered for 1st time, won 17-runner handicap at Navan (10f, good to soft, 12/1) 10 days ago, well positioned. She clealry did the job very well that day but a 12 lb demands something extra. Off the mark at Navan ten days ago but a 12lb rise in a better race demands plenty more. |
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3rd (4) (5/1 +44%) You Owe Me Money |
5/1(+44%) | (4) You Owe Me Money 5/1, Creditable third of 11 in handicap (15/2) at Sligo (10.6f, good to soft) 12 days ago. Live each-way chance. Third the last twice in handicaps; 5lb better off with Nostringsattached on Cork effort. |
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4th (5) (33/1 +18%) Queenie St Clair |
33/1(+18%) | (5) Queenie St Clair 33/1, 20/1, fifth of 8 in handicap at Gowran (8f, heavy) 8 days ago. Back up in trip and she's opposable in current form. Hasn't landed a blow in handicap company since winning Naas maiden; hard to fancy. |
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5th (9) (2/1 +69%) Enthralling |
2/1(+69%) | (9) Enthralling 2/1, Good third of 10 in handicap (10/1) at this C&D (heavy) 40 days ago. Stable in good form and she's a big player off the same mark. Good third over C&D last month on first try over the trip; every chance off the same mark. |
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7th (7) (10/1 -122%) Speckled Meadow |
10/1(-122%) | (7) Speckled Meadow 10/1, 11/2, career best when winning 20-runner handicap at this course (8f, heavy) 40 days ago, keeping on well. Back up in trip and couldn't rule out another bold show from this 7-y-o. Good attitude to win here over a mile lto; up 9lb; trip fine but drying ground a question. |
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8th (6) (12/1 -33%) A Shin Undine |
12/1(-33%) | (6) A Shin Undine 12/1, One win from 21 Flat runs. 33/1, good third of 17 in handicap at Gowran (9.4f, heavy) 24 days ago. Has good chance on form. Came forward from stable debut to finish third at Gowran lto; up 2lb; needs to back it up. |
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9th (11) (14/1 -155%) Lavender Haze |
14/1(-155%) | (11) Lavender Haze 14/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 6/1, fourth of 10 in maiden at Cork (7f, heavy) 48 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. This stiffer test will be very much in her favour now handicapping and she's one for the shortlist. Showed ability in three maidens; should enjoy this trip; player on handicap debut. |
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10th (3) (33/1 -65%) Letiza |
33/1(-65%) | (3) Letiza 33/1, 33/1, creditable thirteenth of 22 in handicap at the Curragh (10f, good to soft). Off 8 months ahead of this debut for new yard. Gowran maiden winner; ran okay in competitive handicap lto; not obviously well treated. |
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|DQ| (10) (5/1 +33%) Mo Ghille Mar |
5/1(+33%) | (10) Mo Ghille Mar 5/1, Below form sixth of 10 in handicap (10/1) at this C&D (heavy) 40 days ago. Cheekpieces back on and she has to enter calculations. Consistent maiden who put in a lesser effort over C&D lto; needs more. |
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CLEOPATRA'S NEEDLE showed significant improvement on her return at Navan, when running out an easy winner, and may be able to defy what was effectively a 12lb hike. She has reportedly had her share of problems but put it all together in fine style 10 days ago when winning over this trip and connections will be hoping she continues in the same vein. At the other end of the handicap, Notstringsattached also comes into this in winning form and looks a danger. She edged out Take Heart at Cork last month and was given a 7lb rise for that performance. You Owe Me Money was third that day and is entitled to get a bit closer now.
Having stepped up on his low-key reappearance when third at Gowran last time, A SHIN UNDINE could be the answer. Enthralling is feared most ahead of Speckled Meadow and You Owe Me Money.
It's worth siding with ENTHRALLING who returned with an encouraging third-placed effort behind Chantilly over course and distance lto.
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Catherine Chroi |
(5) (9/4 -63%)9/4(-63%) | (5) Catherine Chroi 9/4, C&D winner. Defied a penalty to record her fifth win in last 6 starts in 13-runner handicap (5/2) at Leicester (6f, good) 6 days ago, leading approaching final 1f. Carries a double penalty. Expected to be bang there. Went 5-7 this term at Leicester latest; C&D scorer rates a big player despite a 10lb pen. |
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Conservationist |
(1) (14/1 -40%)14/1(-40%) | (1) Conservationist 14/1, Shaped as if amiss on first outing since leaving Clive Cox (sold 40,000 gns) after 7 months off when last of 10 in handicap (12/1) at Yarmouth (7f, good) 17 days ago. Tries sprinting for the first time. Last on her yard debut in 7f Yarmouth h'cap 17 days ago; needs to take a big step forward. |
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1st (7) (7/2 +42%) Iris Dancer |
7/2(+42%) | (7) Iris Dancer 7/2, 5-time C&D winner. 20/1, stepped up on reappearance when fifth of 9 in handicap at Ayr (7.2f, good) 18 days ago, not knocked about. Blinkers back on. Looks to be coming to the boil. Took this in 2022; teed herself up well with Ayr 5th latest; merits serious consideration. |
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2nd (6) (11/4 +54%) Sacred Falls |
11/4(+54%) | (6) Sacred Falls 11/4, Went backwards from reappearance when ninth of 12 in handicap (4/1) at Haydock (6f, heavy) 20 days ago. Now just 1 lb above her last winning mark. Only ninth of 12 in 6f Haydock handicap 20 days ago; she's the sort to bounce back though. |
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3rd (2) (5/2 +55%) Quintus Arrius |
5/2(+55%) | (2) Quintus Arrius 5/2, C&D winner. 20/1, did well under the circumstances given he made his challenge on the opposite wing to the first 3 when fourth of 16 in handicap at Doncaster (6f, soft) 20 days ago. Could strip fitter for that outing here. C&D scorer; good Doncaster fourth 20 days ago; one for the shortlist off an easing mark. |
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4th (4) (11/4 +58%) Rock Opera |
11/4(+58%) | (4) Rock Opera 11/4, Course winner in 2022. Latest win at Southwell in January. Run best excused when eleventh of 13 in handicap (10/1) at Ripon (6f, heavy) 29 days ago, having hopeless task from position. Course winner who arrives in good nick; he can't be discounted for his in-form yard. |
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5th (3) (14/1 -40%) Punchbowl Flyer |
14/1(-40%) | (3) Punchbowl Flyer 14/1, Twenty runs since last win in 2021. Produced a laboured effort away from the mud when ninth of 11 in handicap at Windsor (6f, good, 9/1) 32 days ago. Winless since 2021 and he has yet to fire in two runs this term; others appeal more. |
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CATHERINE CHROI has found significant improvement since joining the Iain Jardine stable, winning five of her seven starts and going up a total of 32lb in the handicap since March. The Camacho mare must shoulder a 10lb penalty but may not have reached the ceiling of her ability yet and gets the vote once again. Quintus Arrius finished a creditable fourth in a stronger race last month and makes obvious appeal, while Iris Dancer could prove to be the pick of the remainder.
CATHERINE CHROI recorded a fifth win from her last 6 starts at Leicester last Saturday and Iain Jardine's mare looks to have been well placed again to bag another victory. She can get the better of Iris Dancer, who looks to be coming to the boil based on her Ayr effort last month, while Quintus Arrius, whose return was far more encouraging than 2 starts for this stable last year, rounds off the shortlist.
A few with chances but multiple C&D scorer IRIS DANCER looks primed for a bold showing and she can repeat her 2022 win in this contest
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1st (3) (25/1 -285%) Bardenstown Lad |
25/1(-285%) | (3) Bardenstown Lad 25/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. Sixth of 7 in novice chase (16/1) at Tipperary (23.4f, good to soft) 8 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Hard to make a case for. Hasn't been finding it easy over fences but wasn't flying high when last seen over hurdles. |
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2nd (4) (7/1 -17%) Lisnamult Lad |
7/1(-17%) | (4) Lisnamult Lad 7/1, Fourth of 6 in novice hurdle (5/2) at Cheltenham (24f, soft). Off 6 months. First run for yard after leaving John McConnell. Hood on 1st time. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Remains with potential. Could still have some potential at this trip and new trainer goes with a hood. |
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3rd (8) (13/2 -8%) Donkey Years |
13/2(-8%) | (8) Donkey Years 13/2, 25/1, fourth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Wexford (24f, good to soft) 22 days ago. Should strip fitter for that and he's well treated on chasing form. Shaped better back over hurdles at Wexford (3m, yielding) and he's on a good mark. |
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4th (5) (7/1 +30%) Getaway Charlie |
7/1(+30%) | (5) Getaway Charlie 7/1, Unseated rider in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (23.5f, good to soft, 40/1) 15 days ago. In good form last season and can't be dismissed. Running okay when unlucky to depart at Punchestown, though it was some way out. |
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5th (1) (16/1 -78%) Happy Jacky |
16/1(-78%) | (1) Happy Jacky 16/1, Bit below form fourth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Gowran (24f, heavy, 10/1). Off 7 months. First run for yard after leaving Ray Hackett. Worth a market check. Up-and-down profile and perhaps vulnerable to rivals on handier marks; new yard. |
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6th (9) (14/1 +0%) Futurum Regem |
14/1(+0%) | (9) Futurum Regem 14/1, Respectable fifth of 14 in handicap at Sligo (13.1f, good to soft, 22/1) 12 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Booking of Shinnick a plus. Pulled up on last hurdle run. Fair return on the Flat 12 days ago and nothing wrong with his mark back over hurdles. |
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7th (6) (11/4 +31%) Ottizzini |
11/4(+31%) | (6) Ottizzini 11/4, Latest win in hurdle at Musselburgh in February. 9/1, creditable fourth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Ayr (24.3f, good to soft) 27 days ago. Arrives here in top form and Kilbeggan should suit her style of racing. |
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8th (2) (16/1 -357%) Vina Ardanza |
16/1(-357%) | (2) Vina Ardanza 16/1, One win from 2 runs last season. Fourth of 6 in handicap chase at this course (19.4f, good, 9/4). Off 11 months. Switches from chase to hurdles. Up in trip. Solid claims if he's tuned up for this. Chasing when last seen; achieved higher figures over hurdles; 3m now his trip. |
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9th (10) (12/1 +0%) Ossifer Hops |
12/1(+0%) | (10) Ossifer Hops 12/1, Below form thirteenth of 21 in handicap hurdle at Leopardstown (20f, heavy, 50/1) 141 days ago. Up in trip. Others make more appeal. Has lost his way in handicaps but 3m is worth a go given his pointing background. |
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10th (7) (9/1 +25%) Starzov |
9/1(+25%) | (7) Starzov 9/1, Sixteenth of 22 in handicap hurdle (33/1) at Leopardstown (24.3f, soft) 104 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Others more persuasive. Has run well in handicaps and faced a tough assigment when last seen. |
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11th (11) (6/1 +57%) The Little Yank |
6/1(+57%) | (11) The Little Yank 6/1, 12/1, respectable seventh of 15 in handicap chase at Killarney (26f, good to soft) 5 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Can't be ruled out. Losing run was extended when well beaten over fences at Killarney five days ago. |
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OTTIZZINI is definitely match-fit courtesy of three runs in Britain during February, March and April. Stuart Crawford's mare picked up a nice pot in a staying novices' hurdle at Musselburgh and emerged with credit from a close second in a Listed mares' novices' hurdle at Doncaster. Getaway Charlie was banking plenty of cheques before he unseated his rider in a valuable handicap hurdle at Punchestown. He could readily bounce back to form. Starzov has been lightly raced over the last year but is capable, as evidenced by a fourth place in a decent handicap hurdle at Aintree in November. The returning Happy Jacky and Vina Ardanza are others who could get into contention.
VINA ARDANZA is well treated based on chasing form and should be ready despite an 11-month absence, so he gets the tentative vote in a tricky contest. Ottizini should be on the premises and Getaway Charlie deserves respect.
This track should suit the in-form OTTIZZINI down to the ground given that she's a prominent racer who jumps to her right.
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1st (9) (66/1 -164%) Pyramid Place |
66/1(-164%) | (9) Pyramid Place 66/1, Took a step forward when landing the Silver Trophy at Chepstow (19.5f) in October. Ran well next time, before being left poorly placed in a competitive event at Haydock (24.3f) when last seen in November, his sole outing for Syd Hosie. Has something to find. Absent since down-the-field finish in November and resumes on fairly tough mark. |
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2nd (7) (15/2 +6%) Masaccio |
15/2(+6%) | (7) Masaccio 15/2, Made a winning hurdles debut at Chepstow in October and better form in defeat at Newbury next 2 starts. Completed a simple task in a Kempton novice (21f) in February, before shaping as if amiss on his handicap bow last time. It still remains early days for him, though. Dual novice winner last season; flopped on handicap debut but can bounce back. |
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3rd (11) (25/1 +0%) Wonderwall |
25/1(+0%) | (11) Wonderwall 25/1, Useful bumper/hurdle winner for Richard Spencer. Not disgraced when fourth of 7 in novice handicap at Cheltenham on his chase debut in November, but his form has gone the wrong way back over hurdles for his current yard on his last 3 starts. Not much has gone to plan for new stable this season. |
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4th (4) (18/1 +10%) Geromino |
18/1(+10%) | (4) Geromino 18/1, Returned to winning ways back over hurdles around the turn of the year, recording back-to-back victories at Doncaster under this rider. Run of good form has come to a halt on his last 2 starts, though. Has very good strike-rate but ended last season with two below-par runs. |
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5th (12) (9/1 +44%) Magical Maggie |
9/1(+44%) | (12) Magical Maggie 9/1, Got back on the up when winning for the fourth time over hurdles in mares handicap at Ludlow (15.8f) in December. Has continued in decent heart since, fifth of 18 at Cheltenham (16.8f) a month ago. Can give her running once more. Has not made any further progress since Ludlow win in December; tries a new trip here. |
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6th (1) (14/1 +13%) Red Risk |
14/1(+13%) | (1) Red Risk 14/1, Won twice back hurdling in 2022 and good second in the West Yorkshire Hurdle at Wetherby in November. Hasn't gone on from that effort, but a bit more encouragement when seventh of 17 at Sandown (19.8f) 20 days ago. Task is now to back up his latest run. Very good second in Grade 2 in November but not in the same form again since. |
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7th (6) (3/1 +54%) Petit Tonnerre |
3/1(+54%) | (6) Petit Tonnerre 3/1, Useful hurdler who didn't convince with his jumping tried chasing last season. Back over hurdles at the end of the campaign, needed a stiffer test when mid-field at Ayr (16f) in April, finishing with running left. One to note back up in trip. Not beaten far in Scottish Champion last month and today's longer trip will suit. |
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8th (5) (15/2 -67%) King Alexander |
15/2(-67%) | (5) King Alexander 15/2, After 3 months off, produced his best effort yet when cruising clear for success in an Exeter handicap (18.5f) in November. Found it tougher in the Lanzarote at Kempton (21f) next time, but he's not discounted given the promise of his previous run. Safely held in Lanzarote in January but impressed on handicap debut two starts ago. |
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9th (8) (9/2 +10%) Alnilam |
9/2(+10%) | (8) Alnilam 9/2, Fairly useful winner on the Flat who easily landed a Kelso novice hurdle in February. Resumed winning ways on first start since leaving Anthony Charlton when scoring at the same course (18.1f) in April and he could have more to offer now handicapping. Key contender. Won Kelso novice on stable debut and is now 2-4 over hurdles; handicap debut today. |
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10th (2) (25/1 -233%) Get A Tonic |
25/1(-233%) | (2) Get A Tonic 25/1, Quickly reverted to hurdling, proved at least as good as ever when making all at Newbury (20.5f) in December. However, hasn't been in the same form both starts since, so she needs to get back on track. Twice safely held since front-running win at Newbury in December. |
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|PU| (10) (9/2 -80%) Meatloaf |
9/2(-80%) | (10) Meatloaf 9/2, Dual-bumper winner who overcame greenness to make a successful debut over hurdles in novice at Wincanton (15.2f) in November. After a couple of lesser efforts, back on track when making all at Taunton (19f) last time and he's respected as he goes handicapping. 2-4 in novice hurdles last season and should have some improvement to come in handicaps. |
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|PU| (3) (33/1 -136%) Benson |
33/1(-136%) | (3) Benson 33/1, Reverted to front-running tactics, gained his sixth win over hurdles at Musselburgh (19.8f) on New Year's Day, but he finished well held on his last 3 starts. Others more persuasive at present (tongue strap left off). Began this year with two good runs but has suffered worrying dip in form since. |
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More aggressive tactics enabled MEATLOAF to make all at Taunton and a similar approach could make him tough to beat on his handicap bow. A current rating of 124 looks far from insurmountable and Paul Nicholls' charge is taken to complete a double. Petit Tonnerre wasn't beaten far when seventh in the Scottish Champion Hurdle at Ayr and this return to 2m4f brings him into the reckoning, while it's too early to write off King Alexander.
ALNILAM made it 2 wins from 4 starts over hurdles when successful at Kelso on his stable debut, in control when making a bad mistake at the last, and he remains capable of better as he makes the switch to handicaps. The 5-y-o is preferred to fellow handicap-debutant Meatloaf, while Petit Tonnerre is interesting with the return to this longer trip likely to suit.
This can go to PETIT TONNERRE, who took a step back in the right direction and was not beaten far in last month's Scottish Champion.
Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Speed Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (2) (2/15 +24%) Kyprios |
2/15(+24%) | (2) Kyprios 2/15, High-class horse. Didn't need to be at best when winning 7-runner listed race (2/13) at Navan (14f, good to soft) 20 days ago by 3¼ lengths from Queenstown, driven clear. Hard to oppose. Had three of these rivals behind when easily winner of Vintage Crop at Navan last month. |
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2nd (3) (20/1 -43%) Queenstown |
20/1(-43%) | (3) Queenstown 20/1, Lightly-raced winner. Excellent 3¼ lengths second of 7 to Kyprios in listed race at Navan (14f, good to soft, 22/1) 20 days ago, no match for winner. Stable in good form. Made the running when creditable second (raised 8lb for it) to stablemate Kyprios at Navan. |
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3rd (6) (12/1 +14%) Yashin |
12/1(+14%) | (6) Yashin 12/1, Smart gelding. C&D winner. Creditable 5¾ lengths third of 7 to Kyprios in listed race (16/1) at Navan (14f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Shouldn't be too far away. Won this last year; 6l third to Kyprios at Navan on his return to action; 3lb pull. |
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4th (4) (100/1 -25%) Serious Challenge |
100/1(-25%) | (4) Serious Challenge 100/1, Useful gelding. 20¼ lengths ninth of 10 to White Birch in Alleged Stakes at the Curragh (10f, heavy, 18/1) 27 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Very hard to make a case for. Lowest rated of these and well held lately; gets 1m4f well but this is a new trip for him. |
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5th (1) (28/1 -211%) Dawn Rising |
28/1(-211%) | (1) Dawn Rising 28/1, Smart gelding. 14¾ lengths last of 7 to Kyprios in listed race at Navan (14f, good to soft, 7/1) 20 days ago. No real reason to believe he'll turn the tables on Kyprios. Queen Alexandra Stakes winner; never involved when last of seven to Kyprios on Navan. |
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6th (5) (33/1 -50%) Sunchart |
33/1(-50%) | (5) Sunchart 33/1, Useful gelding. 1 win from 1 run this year. Career best when winning 7-runner listed race (5/1) at Naas (10.4f, heavy) 54 days ago by 6½ lengths from Knight To King. Significantly back up in trip. Ending long losing run at Naas in March, readily winning 1m2f Listed on heavy; stiff task. |
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The Aidan O'Brien-trained KYPRIOS should win this en route to another bid for the Ascot Gold Cup. The six-year-old won the latter race in 2022 before injury forced him to miss last year's renewal. Having finished runner-up in both outings last back end, he looked back to his best when easily winning on his reappearance at Navan last month. Yashin, who took this prize 12 months ago, faces a much more difficult task with Kyprios in the line-up. To his credit, the Jessica Harrington-trained gelding kept on well when third behind the latter at Navan. He should be fitter here with that run out of the way. Queenstown, who split the pair at Navan, should once again be involved for minor honours.
Things didn't go to plan for KYPRIOS last year but he resumed with a convincing success at Navan and he is a class act. The 6-y-o is taken to repeat his 2022 victory in this race and, in doing so, book his place for next month's Ascot Gold Cup, a race he also landed in 2022. Dawn Rising was beaten a fair wy behind Kyprios last time but he clearly wasn't 100% that day and earns the vote for forecast purposes ahead of Yashin and Sunchart.
The money buyers were active before the Vintage Crop at Navan won readily by KYPRIOS and they might be again because he's unopposable
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1st (5) (9/2 +10%) Geremia |
9/2(+10%) | (5) Geremia 9/2, Making first start since leaving Jim Goldie, below form when sixth of 9 in handicap (9/2) at Newmarket (12f, good) 13 days ago. On a workable mark but he's a habitual slow starter so needs everything to drop right. Course scorer; never threatened on yard debut when Newmarket sixth but could bounce back. |
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2nd (2) (6/4 +33%) Capital Theory |
6/4(+33%) | (2) Capital Theory 6/4, With his reappearance run behind him, produced a career best when winning 6-runner handicap at this course (13.1f, good to soft) 12 days ago, scoring by 4¼ lengths. Not taken lightly under a penalty. Ready 1m5f scorer here 12 days ago; he holds leading claims under a 5lb penalty. |
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3rd (1) (4/1 -14%) Get Shirty |
4/1(-14%) | (1) Get Shirty 4/1, Winner of this race in 2022. Went without a victory last year, but ran well on his return when fifth of 8 in handicap at Ripon (12f, heavy, 8/1) 20 days ago. Could be ready to take advantage of his reduced mark. Landed this prize in 2022; fair fifth at Ripon 20 days ago so can't be dismissed. |
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4th (3) (18/1 -200%) Maasai Mara |
18/1(-200%) | (3) Maasai Mara 18/1, Fairly useful on Flat for John & Thady Gosden, winning twice in 2023. Also successful over hurdles this year for current yard, but in cheekpieces he was left at the start in handicap at Sandown (16f, good, 12/1) 20 days ago. Refused to race over hurdles at Sandown 20 days ago so something to prove. |
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5th (4) (4/1 +11%) Faylaq |
4/1(+11%) | (4) Faylaq 4/1, Long time since his last win in 2019. Has run typical races both starts this season, fourth of 14 in handicap at Thirsk (12f, heavy, 12/1) 27 days ago. Could be in the mix (placed all 3 outings at this venue last year). Winless since 2019 but he comes here in decent nick; ought to be in the shake-up eased 1lb. |
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6th (6) (14/1 -155%) Navarre Express |
14/1(-155%) | (6) Navarre Express 14/1, Much improved when making a winning handicap debut at Ffos Las (11.9f, good to soft) in September, but shaped as if amiss when well held at Nottingham (10.2f, heavy, 2/1) the following month. Not discounted after 7 months off. Last of five at Nottingham in October so needs to hit the ground running on her return. |
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Punters will need to be in a forgiving mood to side with GEREMIA, but it might pay to do so. He showed flashes of smart form during his time with Jim Goldie, and was the subject of significant overnight market support when finishing sixth on his stable debut in a Newmarket handicap earlier this month. Eased 1lb and pitched into calmer waters, this could be the time to catch him. Last-time-out winner Capital Theory warrants serious consideration, but the combination of the drop back in trip and 5lb penalty asks a question of him, while the unexposed Navarre Express is also noteworthy.
GET SHIRTY made a creditable return from 7 months off when fifth at Ripon 20 days ago and, having dropped to 12 lb below his last winning mark, he is taken to land a second victory in this race. Capital Theory won in good style here on his latest outing and is feared most under a penalty, while Faylaq can give his running once more.
An open handicap but Charlie Johnston's CAPITAL THEORY looked better than ever when going in here last time so can defy a 5lb penalty
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Aurea Fortuna |
(16) ( )() | (16) Aurea Fortuna , Tenth of 12 in novice chase at Down Royal (19.7f, good to soft, 125/1) on debut over fences 11 days ago. RESERVE. Reserve; got detached on chase debut and finished a long way behind Clifftop. |
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Banada Bridge |
(17) (22/1 -10%)22/1(-10%) | (17) Banada Bridge 22/1, Poor hurdler. Remains a maiden after 21 NH runs. Bit below form tenth of 20 in handicap hurdle (16/1) at Down Royal (16.8f, good to soft) 11 days ago. Makes chase debut. Back up in RESERVE. Reserve; 21-race maiden over hurdles and inferior to most of these in that scene. |
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Rock On Pedro |
(15) (25/1 -25%)25/1(-25%) | (15) Rock On Pedro 25/1, Fair hurdler. Eighth of 15 in novice chase at Tramore (21.8f, good, 20/1) on debut over fences 25 days ago. Likely to improve. RESERVE. Reserve; Flat winner who went 0-8 over hurdles and didn't show a great deal on chase debut. |
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1st (6) (2/1 +33%) Jasmin De Cotte |
2/1(+33%) | (6) Jasmin De Cotte 2/1, Promising sort. Hooded for 1st time, third of 11 in novice chase (14/1) at Down Royal (20f, good to soft) on debut over fences 33 days ago. More to come and the one to beat. Didn't hang about over hurdles and made a nice chase debut at Down Royal. |
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2nd (3) (8/1 -100%) Hunting Brook |
8/1(-100%) | (3) Hunting Brook 8/1, Fair hurdler. Two wins from 5 runs last season. 17/2 and blinkered for 1st time, good second of 16 in handicap hurdle at Tipperary (24f, good to soft) 8 days ago. Makes chase debut. Capable hurdler who ran well last week and there are chasers in the family. |
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3rd (14) (11/2 +66%) Theonewedreamof |
11/2(+66%) | (14) Theonewedreamof 11/2, Fair hurdler. Below form seventh of 16 in handicap hurdle (8/1) at Thurles (15.9f, good to soft) 152 days ago, going in snatches. Makes chase debut. Back up in trip. Peak hurdling form respected; although not bred for this, she could have some say. |
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4th (1) (11/2 -10%) Clifftop |
11/2(-10%) | (1) Clifftop 11/2, Fairly useful chaser. Remains a maiden after 16 NH runs. Third of 12 in novice chase at Down Royal (19.7f, good to soft, 28/1) on debut over fences 11 days ago. That was an excellent start over fences. Maiden hurdler who ran surprisingly well on recent chase debut at Down Royal. |
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5th (11) (12/1 -85%) Warm In Gorey |
12/1(-85%) | (11) Warm In Gorey 12/1, Fair chaser. Good third of 10 in novice chase at Wexford (16f, good to soft, 8/1) 22 days ago. Back up in trip. Capable hurdler at an ordinary level; has a future over fences judged on third at Wexford. |
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6th (13) (15/2 +25%) Emily In Paris |
15/2(+25%) | (13) Emily In Paris 15/2, Fair hurdler. Latest win in hurdle at Sligo in August. 7/1, respectable seventh of 14 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (24f, soft). Off 7 months. Makes chase debut. Dual winning hurdler last year on goodish ground; chance if taking to fences. |
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7th (2) (11/1 -57%) Hard Target |
11/1(-57%) | (2) Hard Target 11/1, Fair chaser. One win from 22 NH runs. Third of 15 in novice chase at Tramore (21.8f, good, 16/1) on debut over fences 25 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Blinkered for first time. Winning hurdler, rated 95; recently made an encouraging chase debut at Tramore. |
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8th (9) (22/1 -83%) The Lucky Lobster |
22/1(-83%) | (9) The Lucky Lobster 22/1, Modest hurdler. 11/2 and hooded for 1st time, sixth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (22.4f, soft) 28 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Makes chase debut. Chase debut; beaten under 8l in a first-time hood on his final run over hurdles. |
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9th (12) (28/1 -40%) Dragon's Pass |
28/1(-40%) | (12) Dragon's Pass 28/1, Modest hurdler. 16/1, below form ninth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Naas (19.3f, soft) 31 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Her chase debut two runs back was forgettable, as was her return to hurdling. |
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|F| (10) (22/1 -10%) Thunder |
22/1(-10%) | (10) Thunder 22/1, Fair winner at 22f over hurdles. 13/2, tenth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Tramore (21.4f, good to soft) 26 days ago. Makes chase debut. Tailed off three times since beating Emily In Paris in a maiden hurdle at Tramore. |
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10th (5) (33/1 -65%) Iron Allen |
33/1(-65%) | (5) Iron Allen 33/1, Fair winner at 19f over hurdles. Bit below form seventh of 15 in novice chase at Tramore (21.8f, good, 28/1) 25 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Behind on his second chase start at Tramore and on that run he's held by Hard Target. |
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11th (8) (50/1 -150%) Perfect Pupil |
50/1(-150%) | (8) Perfect Pupil 50/1, Winner in hurdle at Down Royal in March. Below form eighth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Down Royal (19.8f, soft, 9/1) 33 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Won a low-grade hurdle in March but then tailed off; unseating in his previous chase. |
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12th (7) (50/1 +0%) Lucky Policy |
50/1(+0%) | (7) Lucky Policy 50/1, Below form seventh of 14 in novice chase (200/1) at Ballinrobe (17.1f, good) 10 days ago. 200-1 when tailed off in a beginners' at Ballinrobe ten days ago and can be taken on. |
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13th (4) (20/1 -82%) Irish Envoy |
20/1(-82%) | (4) Irish Envoy 20/1, Fair hurdler. Fair winner at 20f over hurdles. Pulled up in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (24.4f, soft, 15/2) 173 days ago, behind when pulled up before last. Makes chase debut. Goes chasing on the back of a break but he's a winning hurdler at this trip. |
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The Paul Nolan-trained JASMIN DE COTTE should be good enough to gain a first win under Rules. A former point-to-point runner-up, the lightly-raced five-year-old had just the four starts over flights before his attention was switched to chasing. Showing plenty of promise when keeping on for third on his initial outing at Down Royal in April, the gelding should be all the better for that experience. Hunting Brook, a dual winner over hurdles last season, is an interesting chasing debutant for Gordon Elliott. The seven-year-old arrives here on the back of a second-placed finish at Tipperary recently. Warm In Gorey, who has reached the frame on both outings over fences to date, is also capable of getting involved.
JAMSIN DE COTTE left his hurdles form trailing in his wake when third at Down Royal a month ago and he'll take some stopping on that evidence. Clifftop is second choice, with Hunting Brook perhaps the pick of the chase debutants.
Paul Nolan's JASMIN DE COTTE had fewer convictions than most of these over hurdles and it was a good start over fences at Down Royal.
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Courtland |
(5) (17/2 -31%)17/2(-31%) | (5) Courtland 17/2, Thrived last summer landing 4 handicap chases (at up to 23f) either side of a fine second in the Summer Plate at Market Rasen in July. Back to winning ways, albeit fortunately, at Hereford in March but finished well held in better company latest and others are more appealing. Won four chases last spring/summer but arrives here with a bit to prove. |
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1st (6) (11/1 +0%) Captain Morgs |
11/1(+0%) | (6) Captain Morgs 11/1, Useful but not the most straightforward, hanging left off the bridle (also flashed tail) when second over fences at Huntingdon in November. Poor efforts over hurdles since and comes with risks attached back over the larger obstacles. Ran well in his latest chase but pulled up over hurdles twice since. |
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2nd (8) (6/1 +20%) Young Buster |
6/1(+20%) | (8) Young Buster 6/1, Much improved sent chasing last term, completing hat-trick in a handicap at Kelso (22.3f, heavy) over Christmas. Back from 12 weeks off when running poorly at Ayr last month, however, and may prefer more cut in the ground. Pulled up at Ayr last month but generally did very well during first season over fences. |
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3rd (9) (25/1 +0%) Broken Quest |
25/1(+0%) | (9) Broken Quest 25/1, Won 3 on the bounce over this sort of trip during spring 2022 but failed to fire in 2 runs last season after 13 months off, including at Kempton 25 days ago. Soundly beaten when back on good ground last month; younger rivals appeal much more. |
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4th (1) (11/2 +21%) Empire Steel |
11/2(+21%) | (1) Empire Steel 11/2, Below par in Topham latest but had returned to winning ways at Kelso (21.6f) previously and remains on a workable mark. Looked as good as ever at Kelso in February, and subsequent defeat can be excused. |
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|PU| (4) (10/3 +26%) Sail Away |
10/3(+26%) | (4) Sail Away 10/3, Dual winner on good ground in 2022/23 and shaped well on several occasions in defeat last term. Below form at Cheltenham latest but return to flatter track may see him in a better light and he warrants respect. Below form at Cheltenham last month but was placed off this mark in Great Yorkshire Chase. |
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|PU| (7) (10/1 +17%) Erne River |
10/1(+17%) | (7) Erne River 10/1, Returned to form when landing a handicap chase in first-time cheekpieces at Doncaster (3m) in December and backed that up with good fifth in Premier Handicap over same C&D the following month. Needs to bounce back from a poor effort here last month, though. Perked up by addition of cheekpieces during winter but was back in the doldrums last month. |
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|PU| (3) (15/8 +46%) Kinondo Kwetu |
15/8(+46%) | (3) Kinondo Kwetu 15/8, Most progressive over fences in 2022/23, making it 6 wins from 8 starts when taking this contest (off 5 lb lower) 12 months ago. Below best in Bet365 Gold Cup latest but had posted a good fourth over C&D previously and must enter calculations. Won this in 2023 and ran another big race over C&D last month; good chance. |
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|PU| (2) (18/1 -100%) Into Overdrive |
18/1(-100%) | (2) Into Overdrive 18/1, Progressive 5-time winner in 2022 but lightly raced and disappointing since, including over hurdles latest. Back down to last winning mark but percentage call is to look elsewhere. Won five chases in 2022 but was disappointing on both outings last season; revival needed. |
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Empire Steel could only manage ninth in the Topham here last month, but he is likely to get a lot closer off a 1lb lower mark now down in grade. However, the vote goes to SAIL AWAY, who failed to fire when finishing ninth in a Grade 2 handicap at Cheltenham last time. He now takes a drop in grade and goes off the same rating, so he looks the one to side with. Last year's winner Kinondo Kwetu completes the shortlist.
Last year's winner KINONDO KWETU should have conditions to suit and may be able to take the prize home again. Empire Steel and Sail Away rate the principal threat.
Last year's winner KINONDO KWETU (nap) ran really well when fourth over C&D last month and is selected to defend his crown.
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Inverbrena |
(19) (50/1 +0%)50/1(+0%) | (19) Inverbrena 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 66/1, fifth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (8f) 42 days ago, left poorly placed. Significantly up in trip. Makes turf debut. First run for yard after leaving D. Harvey. Engaged 4.38 Limerick Thursday. Okay runs in AW handicaps over 7f/1m fro David Harvey; 13 at Limerick on yesterday.. |
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1st (9) (11/1 +0%) Tudor Manor |
11/1(+0%) | (9) Tudor Manor 11/1, Creditable fifth of 14 in handicap (9/1) at Dundalk (12f). Off 93 days. Enters calculations. Maiden under all codes has shaped well at times; beaten 6l on AW on latest 3 months ago. |
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2nd (14) (12/1 -20%) Enquire Within |
12/1(-20%) | (14) Enquire Within 12/1, One win from 27 Flat runs. 9/1, respectable third of 14 in handicap at Sligo (13.1f, good to soft) 12 days ago, running on. Can make presence felt. Ran well under this rider at Sligo on second run back and better ground will suit. |
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3rd (17) (18/1 +36%) Big Challenge |
18/1(+36%) | (17) Big Challenge 18/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2021. 6/1, bit below form sixth of 14 in handicap at Sligo (13.1f, good to soft) 12 days ago. Long time winless but bit better lately; there was money for him at Sligo last time. |
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4th (15) (14/1 +65%) Tom The Plasterer |
14/1(+65%) | (15) Tom The Plasterer 14/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, last of 14 in handicap (9/1) at Dundalk (16f) 52 days ago. Back down in trip. Maiden was beaten 2l over this trip when third on AW in January; 2m not the answer latest. |
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5th (11) (16/1 +68%) Tasayad |
16/1(+68%) | (11) Tasayad 16/1, Thirteenth of 14 in handicap (8/1) at Gowran (13.7f, soft) 23 days ago. Blinkers/tongue strap on 1st time down in trip and better expected. Unplaced all five h'cap starts and headgear combo now tried; stable form the main plus. |
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6th (21) (33/1 +34%) My Birthday Girl |
33/1(+34%) | (21) My Birthday Girl 33/1, 28/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, below form twelfth of 19 in handicap at Naas (8f, soft) 18 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Blinkers on 1st time. Others more persuasive. Plugging on in mid-division when baulked at Naas; lacks a gear and longer trip may help. |
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7th (5) (33/1 +34%) Slaney Tide |
33/1(+34%) | (5) Slaney Tide 33/1, 40/1, 17¼ lengths twelfth of 14 to Jazz Forever in handicap at Dundalk (10.7f) 35 days ago. Should step up on that. Made all over 1m2f at Naas last summer; done nothing since and now 2lb lower. |
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8th (22) (22/1 -10%) Special Protector |
22/1(-10%) | (22) Special Protector 22/1, Remains a maiden after 16 Flat runs. Ninth of 14 in handicap (11/1) at Sligo (13.1f, good to soft) 12 days ago. Effective in handicaps at around this trip in varying ground conditions. |
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9th (8) (50/1 -52%) No Trouble |
50/1(-52%) | (8) No Trouble 50/1, 28/1, first run since leaving James McAuley when last of 17 in handicap at Navan (10f, good to soft) 10 days ago, having hopeless task from position. 8yo saves his best for AW; in rear at Navan on first run since rejoining McConnell barn. |
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10th (7) (8/1 +0%) Neddies Boy |
8/1(+0%) | (7) Neddies Boy 8/1, Winner at Dundalk in February. 15/2, slipped up in handicap at Sligo (13.1f, good to soft) 12 days ago. AW winner over this trip; still 2f to travel but was going well when exiting at Sligo. |
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11th (4) (9/2 +31%) Rotolo |
9/2(+31%) | (4) Rotolo 9/2, Third of 18 in handicap at Navan (10f, good to soft, 11/1) 10 days ago, staying on well having been denied a clear run. Didn't look straightforward (hung) but caught plenty of eyes at Navan; back up in trip. |
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12th (6) (66/1 -32%) Keilah |
66/1(-32%) | (6) Keilah 66/1, 18¾ lengths last of 14 to Jazz Forever in handicap (18/1) at Dundalk (10.7f) 35 days ago. Hood on 1st time and she has a bit to prove. Promising fourth on AW in first handicap appearance but poor at Dundalk last twice. |
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13th (10) (33/1 +18%) Doctor Grace |
33/1(+18%) | (10) Doctor Grace 33/1, Latest win at Dundalk in November. Last of 14 in handicap (16/1) at Dundalk (10.7f) 56 days ago. Uphill task. Dual AW winner at up to 10.5f; trying new trip here and turf form is modest. |
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14th (20) (100/1 -100%) Katzoff |
100/1(-100%) | (20) Katzoff 100/1, Pulled up in handicap chase at Downpatrick (19.4f, good, 18/1) 7 days ago. Lot to prove back on the level. Maiden under all codes was pulled up in chase last week after an absence; makes no appeal. |
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15th (3) (25/1 -127%) Brave Thought |
25/1(-127%) | (3) Brave Thought 25/1, 9 lengths tenth of 14 to Jazz Forever in handicap (13/2) at Dundalk (10.7f) 35 days ago. Maiden been placed three times over this trip on AW; well behind Jazz Forever there latest. |
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16th (1) (15/2 -67%) Jawhary |
15/2(-67%) | (1) Jawhary 15/2, Good second of 18 in handicap at Navan (10f, good to soft, 10/1) 10 days ago. Stepping back in the right direction from his reduced mark. Had form over 1m4f when trained in Britain; second over 1m2f at Navan, now 3lb higher. |
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17th (13) (14/1 -17%) Maura's Gift |
14/1(-17%) | (13) Maura's Gift 14/1, One win from 21 Flat runs. Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Tenth of 14 in handicap (12/1) at Dundalk (12f) 63 days ago. Placed on turf but mostly been campaigned on AW in last 18 months; second two runs back. |
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18th (2) (8/1 -45%) Jazz Forever |
8/1(-45%) | (2) Jazz Forever 8/1, Winner at Dundalk in April. Good fourth of 17 in handicap at Navan (10f, good to soft, 2/1) 10 days ago, well positioned. AW winner after seven months off on stable debut; beaten fav at Navan since and up in trip. |
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19th (18) (100/1 -100%) Clueless Hill |
100/1(-100%) | (18) Clueless Hill 100/1, Two wins from 41 Flat runs. Seventeen runs since last win in 2021. Last of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (10.7f, 33/1). Off 122 days. Cheekpieces back on. Has work to do. Third Comer runner was runner-up un this two years ago; hard to fancy on recent efforts. |
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20th (16) (10/1 -82%) Muhalhel |
10/1(-82%) | (16) Muhalhel 10/1, Won 9-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f, 8/1) 20 days ago, holding on gamely. Shortlist material up 4 lb given he's unexposed over this trip. Modest and mostly campaigned at Wolverhampton lately; won over 1m4f latest, this is harder. |
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21st (12) (15/2 -7%) Charlie Darling |
15/2(-7%) | (12) Charlie Darling 15/2, Creditable third of 17 in handicap (7/1) at Navan (10f, good to soft) 10 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Return to this trip will suit. 1m6f winner at Navan; good third over inadequate 1m2f there with Jazz Forever behind. |
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Despite being drawn wider than ideal, JAWHARY can win on his fourth start for Adrian McGuinness. The six-year-old went very close from a similar high berth when just caught late on at Navan last time. Running consistently well since joining the Dublin man earlier this year, a second career success beckons. Enquire Within kept on nicely under Amy Jo Hayes when third at Sligo recently. The eight-year-old mare should again be involved in the finish here. Morgan Cole, one of the better young apprentices in the UK, is an interesting jockey booking for the Anthony McCann-trained Muhalhel. The six-year-old was a recent winner on the all-weather at Wolverhampton, but also boasts a victory on the grass.
MUHALHEL finally got off the mark for current connections at Wolverhampton 3 weeks ago but that win over 12.2f opens up more options regarding trip and he's definitely in better heart than most of these. Jawhary drops in grade and is a definite threat, along with Charlie Darling back up in distance.
Back up to a more suitable trip after a good run over 1m2f at Navan, CHARLIE DARLING can give it a good lash under Robert Whearty
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Showmedemoney |
(3) (13/2 +74%)13/2(+74%) | (3) Showmedemoney 13/2, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 25/1, last of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (8f) 65 days ago. Chance if rediscovering old form but Majestic Newlaw is presumably the stable first-string. Last of nine in Newcastle handicap 65 days ago; needs to get back on track after a break. |
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1st (8) (14/1 -75%) Ledger |
14/1(-75%) | (8) Ledger 14/1, Latest win at Newcastle in February. 7/1, bit below form fifth of 10 in handicap at Musselburgh (8f, good) 14 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Looks vulnerable for win purposes. Below-par fifth at Musselburgh (1m) a fortnight ago; he's the sort to bounce back though. |
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2nd (6) (10/3 +49%) We Still Believe |
10/3(+49%) | (6) We Still Believe 10/3, Course winner. Seventh of 11 in handicap (11/1) at Newcastle (10.2f) 21 days ago, met some trouble. Shaped better than the bare result on that occasion and, now 2 lb lower, he's one to consider. Course scorer who arrives in good nick; he ought to be thereabouts off a 2lb lower mark. |
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3rd (1) (10/3 +5%) Kristal Klear |
10/3(+5%) | (1) Kristal Klear 10/3, First run since leaving Hugo Palmer when second of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (8f, 14/1) 21 days ago. 2 lb rise fair enough and should be on the premises once more. Good Newcastle second for new yard on return; can go well again in bid for her maiden win. |
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4th (10) (7/1 -17%) Clotherholme |
7/1(-17%) | (10) Clotherholme 7/1, Nineteen runs since last win in 2022. Creditable fifth of 11 in handicap at Beverley (8.4f, good, 16/1) 11 days ago, nearest finish. That run will have blown away the cobwebs and should be in the thick of things here granted better luck. Encouraging Beverley fifth 11 days ago, not enjoying a clear run; can make presence felt. |
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5th (5) (5/1 +64%) Shahnaz |
5/1(+64%) | (5) Shahnaz 5/1, C&D winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. 18/1, seventh of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (8f). Off 6 months and certainly wouldn't be without a chance if able to bounce back. Yard also saddles We Still Believe. Dual C&D winner; below par both runs for current yard last October; needs to bounce back. |
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6th (11) (11/1 -10%) Scarriff |
11/1(-10%) | (11) Scarriff 11/1, Bit below form seventh of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f, 13/2) 31 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time and will need to raise her game if she's to emerge as a key contender. Only seventh at Newcastle 31 days ago; cheekpieces are reached for; improvement required. |
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7th (4) (33/1 +34%) Starshot |
33/1(+34%) | (4) Starshot 33/1, 50/1, last of 12 in handicap at Thirsk (8f, heavy) 38 days ago. Needs to bounce back now tried in a hood. Is 0-12 and he trailed in last of 12 in Thirsk h'cap on his return 38 days ago; hood added. |
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8th (9) (14/1 -155%) Retirement Beckons |
14/1(-155%) | (9) Retirement Beckons 14/1, Four-time C&D winner. Latest win at Newcastle in March. 6/1, creditable third of 6 in handicap at Ayr (8f, good) 15 days ago. Shouldn't be far away. Triple C&D winner; solid third at Ayr latest so this veteran is one for the shortlist. |
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9th (2) (12/1 -200%) Majestic Newlaw |
12/1(-200%) | (2) Majestic Newlaw 12/1, Second of 6 in handicap (4/1) at Ayr (8f, good) 15 days ago, running on. That represented a step forward but another one will be needed if he's to go one better here. Encouraging second for his new handler at Ayr 15 days ago; player off an unchanged mark. |
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10th (7) (11/1 -10%) Zumaaty |
11/1(-10%) | (7) Zumaaty 11/1, Last of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 18/1) 43 days ago. Capable of going well off this mark on debut for new yard but his strike rate is pretty modest. Failed to beat a rival on final run for Iain Jardine at AW; needs to get back on track. |
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KRISTAL KLEAR bounced back to form on her debut for this stable when going down narrowly in second over a mile at Newcastle last month. Off a 2lb higher mark, another bold showing is likely. We Still Believe was unlucky not to finish closer to the eventual winner after being denied a clear run at a crucial stage over 1m2f at Newcastle most recently, and he heads the list of dangers from Majestic Newlaw.
WE STILL BELIEVE and Clotherholme both encountered traffic problems on their latest starts and, granted better luck this time, they could come to the fore in this open-looking handicap. Preference is for the former, who could benefit from this drop back in trip, particularly if there's a strong pace to aim at. Kristal Klear and the selection's stablemate Shahnaz are others with claims.
Iain Jardine's new recruit MAJESTIC NEWLAW (nap) comes here after a good Ayr second and is taken to build on that and go one better.
Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Speed Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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Calico |
(6) (9/1 +0%)9/1(+0%) | (6) Calico 9/1, Useful winner at 17f over hurdles. 22/1, well-beaten fifth of 7 to Brides Hill in Gr 2 chase at Punchestown (20.2f, soft) 14 days ago. Makes handicap chase debut. Not discounted. Novice winner last year and 2nd (well-held) in a Grade 3; well beaten at Punchestown. |
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1st (7) (12/1 +40%) The Dasher Conway |
12/1(+40%) | (7) The Dasher Conway 12/1, Below form ninth of 17 in handicap chase at Punchestown (16.3f, good to soft, 66/1) 15 days ago. Up in trip. Soundly beaten over hurdles and fences lately so needs to come back to his best form. |
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2nd (13) (12/1 +52%) Sargent Lightfoot |
12/1(+52%) | (13) Sargent Lightfoot 12/1, Course winner. Seventh of 10 in handicap hurdle at Downpatrick (21.7f, good, 17/2). Off 8 months. Switches from hurdles to chase. Won a novice here in 2022; likely best watched returning from an absence. |
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3rd (10) (16/1 +36%) El Champo |
16/1(+36%) | (10) El Champo 16/1, 25/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, ninth of 10 in novice hurdle at Naas (16f, soft) 43 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Back up in trip. Makes handicap chase debut. Not bad runs in two novice chases but well beaten back over hurdles last time. |
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4th (3) (4/1 -14%) Farmers Lodge |
4/1(-14%) | (3) Farmers Lodge 4/1, Promising type. 19 lengths last of 4 to Blood Destiny in Flyingbolt Novices' Chase at Navan (16f, heavy, 12/1) 76 days ago. Impressive winner on chasing debut prior to that and there's more to come back in a more realistic grade. Novice winner was well beaten in a Grade 3 since; drops in class and up in trip. |
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5th (4) (17/2 +15%) Railway Hurricane |
17/2(+15%) | (4) Railway Hurricane 17/2, Unreliable sort. Eighth of 12 in handicap chase (22/1) at Cheltenham (20.6f, good to soft) 111 days ago. Hard to fancy. Just 1-27 over fences but lots of places; can still run well if back to form. |
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6th (11) (5/1 +50%) Neveradullmoment |
5/1(+50%) | (11) Neveradullmoment 5/1, One win from 21 NH runs. 12/1, pulled up in handicap chase at Punchestown (31.3f, soft) 13 days ago. Significantly down in trip. Cheekpieces back on. Should be back on track returned to this trip. Might not have stayed 4m at Punchestown last time; a squeak on some of his earlier form. |
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7th (12) (20/1 +20%) Casey West |
20/1(+20%) | (12) Casey West 20/1, One win from 3 runs last season. Winner in chase at Clonmel in January. Bit below form sixth of 16 in novice chase (4/1) at Punchestown (24.4f, good to soft) 17 days ago. Makes handicap chase debut. Won Clonmel hunter chase but well beaten in a cross-country race at Punchestown last time. |
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8th (2) (9/1 -29%) Take All |
9/1(-29%) | (2) Take All 9/1, 25/1, below form fifth of 10 in handicap chase at Ayr (20.5f, soft) 28 days ago. Better than the result the last twice and should feature if he can see his race out. A fine run at Cork but was below that at Ayr since and has to rebound. |
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9th (5) (20/1 -43%) Motown Maggie |
20/1(-43%) | (5) Motown Maggie 20/1, Latest win in chase at Navan in March 2023. Tailed-off sixth of 7 to Instit in listed chase at Fairyhouse (21.7f, good to soft, 50/1). Off 13 months. Dual chase winner is returning from over a year away and probably best watched. |
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|F| (9) (4/1 +56%) Wellington Hill |
4/1(+56%) | (9) Wellington Hill 4/1, 7/2, creditable third of 6 in minor event chase at Fairyhouse (21.8f, soft) 125 days ago. Can make his presence felt again. Hurdle winner has had some good runs in defeat over fences; handles good ground; chance. |
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10th (8) (18/1 -13%) Pat Coyne |
18/1(-13%) | (8) Pat Coyne 18/1, Respectable fourth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Tramore (21.4f, good to soft, 6/1) 26 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Cheekpieces back on. Others more persuasive. Hit and miss last year over fences but not a bad hurdle return; needs his best. |
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11th (1) (17/2 -143%) Gracchus De Balme |
17/2(-143%) | (1) Gracchus De Balme 17/2, One win from 3 runs last season. Latest win in chase at Roscommon in August. Respectable third of 7 in handicap chase (4/1) at Naas (20f, soft) 110 days ago. One to consider back from a break. Chase winner last autumn and two fine handicap runs since; one to consider. |
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CALICO could be well treated off a mark of 125 on her handicap debut over fences. The Gordon Elliott-trained five-year-old made a winning debut over the larger obstacles at Galway last September, before finishing runner-up in a Grade 3 on her next start. Although well beaten at Punchestown on her reappearance earlier this month, the mare should strip much fitter here. Although an eight-year-old, Farmers Lodge is very lightly raced with plenty of scope for progression. Barry Connell's gelding ran a huge race when beating the subsequent Scottish National winner off level weights at Fairyhouse in January. Take All is a decent handicapper at this level so has to be respected for the Shark Hanlon yard.
FARMERS LODGE found the rise in class too much at Navan last time but his chasing debut was impressive prior to that, so he's worth another chance to improve back down in grade. Gracchus de Balme is a solid alternative and Take All is an obvious player if he finishes better than last time.
FARMERS LODGE (nap) beat the Scottish National winner in a 2m novice earlier this season. This distance on better ground could be ideal
Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (10) (15/2 +25%) Masked Dance |
15/2(+25%) | (10) Masked Dance 15/2, Much improved for switch to handicaps, second twice prior to running out a dominant winner at Doncaster (19.5f, soft) in January. Pulled up at Ludlow in February but shaped as if back in form when fourth of 7 back there last month. 25l win at Doncaster in January wasn't missed by the handicapper; more needed again. |
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2nd (3) (11/2 +54%) My Chiquita |
11/2(+54%) | (3) My Chiquita 11/2, Fair handicapper on Flat and won first 2 starts over hurdles in October. Lost her unbeaten hurdle record but caught the eye when fourth of 11 in handicap at Hereford (19.5f) 10 days ago, travelling well long way. Interesting. Lost unbeaten hurdles record on recent handicap debut, not helped by many jumping errors. |
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3rd (11) (11/2 -10%) Majestic Jameela |
11/2(-10%) | (11) Majestic Jameela 11/2, Capitalised on handy opening mark at Plumpton (2m) in February and cranked it up another notch when a decisive scorer at Uttoxeter (2½m) in April. Best work at finish when third of 11 over 17 at Cheltenham since. One to consider back up in distance. Better since handicapping, though 2m1f on good was too sharp latest; mark still tough. |
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4th (4) (28/1 -180%) Touchy Feely |
28/1(-180%) | (4) Touchy Feely 28/1, Dual hurdles winner. Has failed to complete over fences on her last 2 outings but may fare better back hurdling. Not fully clicked for her over fences; dual mares' hurdle winner; current mark just okay. |
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5th (2) (13/2 -18%) Space Voyage |
13/2(-18%) | (2) Space Voyage 13/2, Three novice hurdle wins at the star of 2023. Mixed record since but she bounced back to form to win a 6-runner Perth handicap last month. Only nudged up 2 lb. 5lb re-raise for latest Perth success makes sense; have to hope effects of wind op endure. |
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6th (9) (25/1 -25%) Could Be Trouble |
25/1(-25%) | (9) Could Be Trouble 25/1, Hurdles/chase winner who ended a longish losing run from a career-low mark at Catterick (19f, soft) in February. Followed that with a poor run at Musselburgh, though. Catterick win off a career-low mark in March (soft); last home in a de facto 0-121 latest. |
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7th (13) (11/1 -144%) Lady Malarkey |
11/1(-144%) | (13) Lady Malarkey 11/1, Made light of a long absence when springing a 20/1 surprise at Uttoxeter (2m, heavy) last month on her first outing for the Ryan Potter yard. Also a winner over this trip. Claims if she can string good runs together. Shrugged off 22-month break on successful stable debut; longer trip/good ground are fine. |
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8th (14) (18/1 +45%) Maroochi |
18/1(+45%) | (14) Maroochi 18/1, Deservedly shed maiden tag when dead heating at Newton Abbot (21.5f, good to soft) in September 2022 but hasn't scored since. Latest Wincanton third in February was respectable but it's likely that wait for another win will go on from well out of the handicap. 1-26, back up in class and racing from 13lb out of the weights, which looks a big ask. |
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9th (7) (33/1 -65%) Simply Red |
33/1(-65%) | (7) Simply Red 33/1, Enhanced excellent Bangor record with 2 wins there last summer for Donald McCain. Well held in 2 Flat outings for new yard last month but may fare better back hurdling. Refusal to settle better is very much back on the evidence of two recent Flat outings. |
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|F| (6) (11/1 +8%) Sammy's Guarantee |
11/1(+8%) | (6) Sammy's Guarantee 11/1, Much improved (after a breathing op) when taking a 14-runner novice hurdle at Doncaster (2m, soft) in January. Second on handicap debut next time and shaped as if still in good form when fifth of 7 at Huntingdon (20.5f, good) on latest start. Winter's Doncaster novice win form has been built upon since; has little in hand of mark. |
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|F| (8) (28/1 -100%) Brave Jen |
28/1(-100%) | (8) Brave Jen 28/1, Has some fair form over hurdles but ran no sort of race on 2m Newbury handicap debut in March. The stable was under a bit of a cloud at the time, though, and she might do better back from a break. Head second in a Listed mares' novice last December but a long way shy of that form since. |
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|U| (1) (7/1 +56%) Salsada |
7/1(+56%) | (1) Salsada 7/1, Useful Flat winner who was placed twice in 2m handicap hurdles in March and a below-par run in last month's Scottish Champion Hurdle can be forgiven as she faced a stiff task from out of the handicap. Faces her easiest ever handicap hurdle task here, but no certainty that 2m4f is needed. |
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|U| (5) (15/2 -88%) Mellificent |
15/2(-88%) | (5) Mellificent 15/2, Fairly useful bumper winner who made a successful start over hurdles in 9-runner novice at Carlisle (2½m, soft) in October. Better form in defeat at listed level since and unexposed now handicapping. 20l fifth in a Listed novice latest (2m4.5f, good); more needed to defy initial mark. |
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10th (12) (11/1 +21%) Nora The Xplorer |
11/1(+21%) | (12) Nora The Xplorer 11/1, Pair of mares' novice wins at up to 3m for Donald McCain in early in 2022 and plenty of creditable efforts in handicaps since. Not seen for 11 months but it'll be interesting to see what the betting makes of her with new stable among the winners. Absence since last June isn't a worry; winless in handicaps but back on a career-low mark. |
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Space Voyage got up by a neck at Perth and should remain competitive off a 2lb higher rating, but she could find it tough to deny MAJESTIC JAMEELA. Stuart Edmunds' four-year-old reached the frame in a much hotter contest than this at Cheltenham last month and goes off an unchanged mark. With the step up in trip a positive move, she can make it three wins out of her last five starts. Lady Malarkey is another to watch out for.
The return to 2½m will suit MAJESTIC JAMEELA who can continue her fine start to her handicap hurdle career. My Chiquita shaped well on her handicap hurdle debut at Hereford recently and is second choice ahead of last month's Perth scorer Space Voyage.
Proven effective following significant absences, NORA THE XPLORER may prove the answer ahead of Uttoxeter scorer Lady Malarkey.
Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Speed Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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Firstman |
(5) ( )() | (5) Firstman , Creditable fifth of 11 in handicap at Dundalk (10.7f, 14/1) 63 days ago, never nearer. Needs a couple of these to falter in order to get his head in front but definite each-way chance. Fifth over inadeqate trip on AW in March after long absence and will like the ground. |
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1st (2) (7/2 +50%) A Piece Of Heaven |
7/2(+50%) | (2) A Piece Of Heaven 7/2, Lightly-raced winner on Flat. Career best when winning 11-runner handicap (evens) at Dundalk (16f), readily. 9 lb higher now. Off 168 days. Back down in trip. Heading for the Ascot Stakes over 2m4f; dropping back from 2m AW win for which he got 9lb. |
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2nd (11) (11/2 -22%) Whimsy |
11/2(-22%) | (11) Whimsy 11/2, 4/1, good second of 11 in handicap at Sligo (10.6f, good to soft) 12 days ago, just failing. Has to be taken seriously nudged up just 2 lb for that near miss. Should have won (not clear run) at Sligo; stays 1m4f, capable English apprentice rides. |
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3rd (12) (8/1 +50%) Bold Approach |
8/1(+50%) | (12) Bold Approach 8/1, Course winner. Twenty-three runs since last win in 2019. 33/1, seventh of 11 in handicap at Dundalk (12f) 56 days ago. Tongue strap back on and would have a real chance were he to bounce back. Three-time Flat winner is hard to fancy on recent efforts despite declining mark. |
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4th (3) (6/1 -33%) Reina Del Mar |
6/1(-33%) | (3) Reina Del Mar 6/1, Creditable second of 6 in handicap (9/2) at Nottingham (14f, heavy), clear of rest. Off 7 months ahead of this debut for new yard and tongue strap on 1st time. Three wins over this trip for Ed Walker and goes on any ground; tongue-tie fitted. |
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5th (10) (14/1 +22%) The Names Jock |
14/1(+22%) | (10) The Names Jock 14/1, C&D winner. First run since leaving John E. Kiely when eighth of 13 in handicap at this course (10f, heavy, 66/1) 37 days ago, barely adequate test. Others preferred. Won this two years ago off 5lb higher; lightly raced since, mildly encouraging comeback. |
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6th (9) (10/1 +85%) Tounsivator |
10/1(+85%) | (9) Tounsivator 10/1, Fairly useful winner at 16f over hurdles. 16/1 and hooded for 1st time, seventh of 14 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (16.2f, heavy) 14 days ago. Hood on 1st time on the Flat. Anotherway appears to be the stable No 1. Dual Flat winner (1m3f/1m4f) in France and tricky one for our marksman to assess. |
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7th (6) (50/1 -25%) Queen Of Seduction |
50/1(-25%) | (6) Queen Of Seduction 50/1, 9/1, first run since leaving Mrs J. Harrington when respectable sixth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Tramore (16.7f, good to soft) 25 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Dual winner over this trip last year for Jessica Harrington; only okay form over hurdles. |
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8th (7) (40/1 -789%) The Black Tiger |
40/1(-789%) | (7) The Black Tiger 40/1, Lightly-raced winner. 11/2, career best when winning 17-runner maiden at the Curragh (10f, good), always holding on. First run for yard after leaving Aidan O'Brien and one to consider on handicap debut. Gelded. Won 1m2f Curragh maiden for Aidan O'Brien on Derby weekend and runner-up is now rated 87. |
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9th (1) (16/1 -33%) Teed Up |
16/1(-33%) | (1) Teed Up 16/1, Eleventh of 16 in handicap at Navan (13f, good to soft, 28/1) 20 days ago, not knocked about. Looks competitive on form. Two big wins at last year's Galway festival and this just another step on road back there. |
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10th (4) (5/2 -11%) Anotherway |
5/2(-11%) | (4) Anotherway 5/2, Useful winner at 16f over hurdles. 11/8, third of 14 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (16.2f, heavy) 14 days ago, doing too much too soon. Up in trip for this handicap debut. Has to be feared. Useful hurdler won maiden over this trip for Freddy Head and could be on a good mark. |
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11th (8) (100/1 -52%) High Honour |
100/1(-52%) | (8) High Honour 100/1, Eleventh of 19 in novice hurdle at Down Royal (16.8f, good to soft, 66/1) on NH debut 11 days ago. Sports first-time blinkers back on the Flat and he's basically opposable. Juvenile winner for Godolphin but nothing, Flat or hurdles, for current yard; blinkers. |
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THE BLACK TIGER, a first runner for Frances Crowley since renewing her licence, would be a hugely popular winner. Last seen when successful in a Curragh maiden last June for Aidan O'Brien, the four-year-old could be nicely handicapped off a mark of 82. With Hannah Smullen in the saddle, the son of Justify will have plenty of supporters. Willie Mullins supplies two of the biggest dangers, with Anotherway arguably the pick of his duo. Still very much in contention when falling at the second-last in a Grade 2 hurdle at Fairyhouse in March, the five-year-old could have some leeway off a mark of 85. Stablemate Tounsivator, a dual winner on the Flat in France, has been successful over hurdles since arriving in Ireland.
Unlucky not to get her head in front over 10.6f at Sligo recently, WHIMSY is taken to gain compensation back up in trip here. Anotherway was third in a Punchestown novice hurdle earlier this month and he is an obvious threat for the Willie Mullins yard, while Reina Del Mar is third choice ahead of A Piece Of Heaven and Firstman.
A chance is taken on the 2022 winner TTHE NAMES JOCK who shaped okay here on his return from a mammoth lay-off
Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (5) (5/1 -25%) Redondo |
5/1(-25%) | (5) Redondo 5/1, Winner at Newcastle in February who got back on track when creditable third of 12 in handicap (8/1) at same course (8f) 39 days ago, left with too much to do. Not taken lightly. Held form relatively well since scoring at Newcastle (1m) in Feb; worthy of consideration.. |
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2nd (1) (15/8 -25%) Persian Phoenix |
15/8(-25%) | (1) Persian Phoenix 15/8, Returned to turf and ran right up to best when third of 12 in handicap at Windsor (8.1f, good to firm) 25 days ago. Step up in trip should suit and expected to be bang there. Met traffic problems when third at Windsor (1m, good); should appreciate this trip.. |
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3rd (4) (13/2 +19%) Mon Etoile |
13/2(+19%) | (4) Mon Etoile 13/2, 22/1, creditable fifth of 9 in handicap at Yarmouth (10.1f, good) 17 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Runner-up three times on AW (1m) earlier in the year; failed to kick on positively since.. |
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4th (3) (9/4 +18%) Lia Rose |
9/4(+18%) | (3) Lia Rose 9/4, Lightly-raced maiden who found improvement when third of 9 in handicap at Yarmouth (8f, good) 17 days ago. Entitled to build on that and merits consideration. Raised game on handicap debut at Yarmouth (1m); dam was a 1m2f Listed winner; noteworthy.. |
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5th (8) (50/1 -79%) Millbuie |
50/1(-79%) | (8) Millbuie 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 50/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at this course (8.3f, good to soft) 12 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Makes limited appeal. Shown little so far; well beaten here (over 8.5f) on recent handicap debut; unlikely type.. |
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6th (2) (12/1 -20%) Carvalhal |
12/1(-20%) | (2) Carvalhal 12/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Seventh of 9 in minor event at Ayr (8f, good to soft, 125/1). Off 7 months. Work to do on handicap debut. Gelded since last start. Low-key juvenile efforts (0-3); gelded for the switch to handicapping; best watched.. |
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7th (7) (10/1 +17%) Lunar Rocks |
10/1(+17%) | (7) Lunar Rocks 10/1, 18/1, below form seventh of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (8f) 39 days ago. Makes turf debut. Others more persuasive. Runner-up at Newcastle (1m2f; stable debut) in March; modest show since; others preferred.. |
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8th (6) (100/1 -150%) Nana's Ancestors |
100/1(-150%) | (6) Nana's Ancestors 100/1, First run since leaving Jim Goldie when last of 8 in handicap at this course (8.3f, good to soft, 80/1) 12 days ago, slowly away. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Hard to fancy. Yet to beat a single rival in six starts; cheekpieces applied on second start for stable. |
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A 1lb drop in the ratings for PERSIAN PHOENIX's respectable third-placed finish at Windsor latest could prove to be lenient. Charlie Johnston's filly could relish this greater emphasis on stamina and a first turf victory could be on the cards. The unexposed Lia Rose is another who should appreciate this rise in distance and she's feared most, ahead of Redondo, who arrives in good heart from the all-weather.
LIA ROSE left the impression a stiffer test of stamina would suit when third on handicap debut at Yarmouth last month and can open her account. Persian Phoenix and Redondo look the likeliest dangers.
Charlie Johnston's PERSIAN PHOENIX ran well at Windsor, and could be poised to bloom over this new trip. Lia Rose is next best.
Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Speed Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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Dacman |
(2) (3/1 -200%)3/1(-200%) | (2) Dacman 3/1, Champs Elysees gelding. Half-brother to smart hurdler/very smart chase winner Sir Gerhard and bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler Hey Johnny. Highly respected on debut. 18,000 euros foal; fifth foal; half-brother to top-class bumper/hurdle winner Sir Gerhard. |
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Lovely Hurling |
(9) (6/4 +79%)6/4(+79%) | (9) Lovely Hurling 6/4, Once-raced maiden. Seventh of 18 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (19.6f, heavy, 80/1) on NH debut 48 days ago, not knocked about. Makes bumpers debut. Seventh of 18 in a Fairyhouse hurdle and was prominent when clouting two out. |
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Westandtogether |
(16) (50/1 +0%)50/1(+0%) | (16) Westandtogether 50/1, Westerner filly. Sister to fairly useful 21f hurdle winner Top Target. Dam unraced. Sixth foal; sister to point/2m5f hurdle winner Top Target; dam unraced. |
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1st (1) (Evens +64%) Custom Taylor |
Evens(+64%) | (1) Custom Taylor Evens, Once-raced maiden. 11/1, second of 12 in bumper at Cork (19f, heavy) on NH debut 46 days ago. Sets the standard but vulnerable to an above-average newcomer. His second to Backmersackme at Cork sets the standard here. |
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2nd (10) (9/2 +59%) Rocco Boyo |
9/2(+59%) | (10) Rocco Boyo 9/2, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 12/1, creditable fifth of 10 in novice hurdle at Tramore (21.4f, good to soft) 26 days ago. Switches from hurdles to bumpers. Tongue strap back on. Best run was when second in a Limerick bumper last July; has shown more than most. |
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3rd (11) (18/1 +45%) Rubies Or Gold |
18/1(+45%) | (11) Rubies Or Gold 18/1, Once-raced maiden. 9/1, sixth of 8 in bumper at Killarney (17f, good to soft) on NH debut 4 days ago. Needs to do more. Only ran at Killarney four days ago when sixth of eight, beaten 14l; showed something. |
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4th (3) (16/1 +60%) Dairy Force |
16/1(+60%) | (3) Dairy Force 16/1, Twice-raced maiden. Seventh of 10 in bumper (40/1) at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy) 111 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Anthony Mullins. Hood on 1st time. Smidgeon of promise in first run at Leopardstown but beaten a lot further at Fairyhouse. |
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5th (12) (16/1 +52%) Chief O'hara |
16/1(+52%) | (12) Chief O'hara 16/1, Doyen gelding. Dam, modest 2¾m hurdle winner, sister to fairly useful chaser (stayed 2½m) Blue Empyrean. Dam 2m6f hurdle winner, sister to bumper/2m and 2m4f chase winner Blue Empyrean. |
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6th (4) (7/2 +83%) Dixie Mafia |
7/2(+83%) | (4) Dixie Mafia 7/2, €52,000 3-y-o, Sholokhov gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler (21f winner) My Wigwam Or Yours. Wears tongue strap. Maiden pointer, third last time (Apr 20). Showed ability in his five pointing defeats, making the frame last time. |
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7th (5) (50/1 -25%) Faithful Follower |
50/1(-25%) | (5) Faithful Follower 50/1, Once-raced maiden. Thirteenth of 14 in bumper at Punchestown (16f, soft, 33/1) on NH debut 13 days ago. Others make more appeal. Always behind when beating just the one home at Punchestown (soft; 33-1). |
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8th (7) (50/1 +50%) Hestheboycandoit |
50/1(+50%) | (7) Hestheboycandoit 50/1, Once-raced maiden. 150/1, ninth of 11 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (20.6f, heavy) on NH debut 137 days ago. Makes bumpers debut. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Finished last in a point and nearly last on his hurdling debut at Fairyhouse. |
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9th (14) (125/1 +0%) Doyen Og |
125/1(+0%) | (14) Doyen Og 125/1, Once-raced maiden. Tenth of 12 in bumper at Tipperary (20f, good to soft, 100/1) on NH debut 24 days ago. 100-1 and was tailed off at Tipperary after racing keenly; no appeal for now. |
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10th (8) (28/1 +15%) I Am Emperor |
28/1(+15%) | (8) I Am Emperor 28/1, Conduit gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful 2½m/3m hurdle/chase winner He's No Molly. Fell first sole start in points (Dec 2023). Failed to negotiate the first fence in his only point; can only be watched. |
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11th (13) (12/1 +40%) Take To The Air |
12/1(+40%) | (13) Take To The Air 12/1, Wings of Eagles gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdle winner/useful chaser Inch House. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser (winner up to 3m) Abbey Lane. Third foal; half-brother to useful 2m6f-3m hurdle/chase winner Inch House. |
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|PU| (15) (50/1 +24%) Glownado |
50/1(+24%) | (15) Glownado 50/1, Leading Light mare. Dam modest 2m hurdle winner. Not an obvious sort on paper. First foal; dam 2m hurdle winner, sister to 2m5f hurdle winner Wildfire Warrior. |
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|PU| (6) (100/1 -52%) Gambling Glory |
100/1(-52%) | (6) Gambling Glory 100/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Sixth of 8 in bumper (100/1) at Ballinrobe (17.4f, soft). Off 13 months. Blinkered for 1st time. Has made no impression in his previous bumpers and now goes in blinkers. |
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DACMAN, a half-brother to Grade 1 winner Sir Gerhard, catches the eye on his racecourse debut. Like the latter, also trained by Willie Mullins, the five-year-old has been given every opportunity by making his introduction at one of the smaller meetings. It could also be significant that Mullins does particularly well with his bumper horses here. Lovely Hurling ran far better than the bare result suggests on his sole start to date. Travelling easily when making a bad mistake two out in a maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse in March, the five-year-old can do better. Recent Cork runner-up Custom Taylor sets the standard amongst those that have already raced in this sphere.
DACMAN is related to the classy Sir Gerhard and is in top hands, so he's an obvious choice to make a successful start in a race where the bar isn't set very high. Custom Taylor is the best of those with experience and Lovely Hurling showed some encouragement over hurdles.
The eyes are drawn to Sir Gerhard's half-brother DACMAN who runs in the colours of the yard's great hurdler Hurricane Fly.
Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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Ahanaglogh |
(2) (40/1 -43%)40/1(-43%) | (2) Ahanaglogh 40/1, Watar gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler/chaser Mr Mafia. Dam unraced. Placed both starts in points, third last time (Apr 14). Not one to rule out if the market speaks in his favour. Fair third at Cotley on British debut under Martin McIntyre, but others appeal more. |
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Top Man Tom |
(6) (66/1 +0%)66/1(+0%) | (6) Top Man Tom 66/1, £7,000 4-y-o, Ask gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdle winner/smart chaser (winner up to 21f) Little Josh. Winning pointer, third last time (May 4). Nephew of smart chaser Little Josh (2-2 in NHF); looked more of a stayer in points lately. |
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1st (3) (10/3 +45%) Bear Market |
10/3(+45%) | (3) Bear Market 10/3, €70,000 3-y-o, Yeats gelding. Closely related to 2 winners, including smart hurdler/useful chaser African Gold, stayed 3m,. Won sole start in point bumpers (Mar 10). Makes plenty of appeal on paper and looks the one to beat. Bangor point Flat race winner in March (heavy); of interest despite very different ground. |
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2nd (4) (4/1 +11%) Miami Magic |
4/1(+11%) | (4) Miami Magic 4/1, €18,000 3-y-o, £22,000 4-y-o, Leading Light gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including fairly useful hurdler/smart chaser Pobbles Bay and fairly useful hurdler/chaser Oxwich Bay, stayed 23f. Off mark in points at third attempt (Mar 3). Made all in a 2m4f maiden at Charm Park (soft) in a noticeably quick time; very appealing. |
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3rd (10) (12/1 +40%) Wake Up Hadley |
12/1(+40%) | (10) Wake Up Hadley 12/1, Berkshire gelding. Dam unraced. Third sole start in points (Mar 30). Worth monitoring in the betting. Representing last year's winning trainer and rider; onepaced third on point debut (2m4f). |
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4th (12) (10/3 -33%) Anariza |
10/3(-33%) | (12) Anariza 10/3, No Risk At All filly. Dam (h143) 2m hurdle winner (stayed 2½m). Easy winner sole start in point bumpers (Mar 17). Highly respected on Rules debut. Niece to three bumper scorers; green but still won a point Flat race easily in March. |
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5th (1) (6/1 +25%) Prophesea |
6/1(+25%) | (1) Prophesea 6/1, Successful on last of 3 starts in points and followed suit in an Exeter bumper 40 days ago. Should go well again but others might have a bit more talent. Exeter point bumper winner on heavy last month; sharper test concerns as much as penalty. |
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6th (11) (66/1 +18%) Callmesusie |
66/1(+18%) | (11) Callmesusie 66/1, Mahler mare. Dam, fair hurdler (winner around 2m), half-sister to useful hurdler (stayed 3m) Granny Biddy out of 2m hurdle winner (barely stayed 3m) Calomeria. Maiden pointer, last of 3 finishers last time (May 5). Non-stayer in five sub-3m maiden points; case looks that bit less seductive than most. |
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7th (8) (9/2 -139%) Bells Of Ufford |
9/2(-139%) | (8) Bells Of Ufford 9/2, 20,000 gns 3-y-o, Galileo gelding. Closely related to 2 winners on Flat, including smart 1¼m-1½m winner Jalmoud and half-brother to a winner. Won sole start in point bumpers (Apr 27). Makes plenty of appeal. By a Derby winner out of an Oaks heroine; did it easily on point Flat race debut (good). |
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8th (7) (33/1 +18%) Zloty |
33/1(+18%) | (7) Zloty 33/1, Telescope gelding. Half-brother to fair 7f winner Shamfizz. Dam unraced. Runner-up both starts in point bumpers (latest Apr 20). Should be well equiped for this. 8l behind Anariza on point Flat race debut, but 5lb better off here (including claims). |
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9th (5) (25/1 -56%) Modder River |
25/1(-56%) | (5) Modder River 25/1, Forever Now gelding. Dam poor maiden hurdler (stayed 2½m). Third sole start in point bumpers, off mark in points at second attempt (Apr 27). Makes plenty of appeal. 2m4f maiden point win latest (good); behind Anariza and Zloty in a point Flat race before. |
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10th (9) (40/1 -60%) Pink Eyed Pancho |
40/1(-60%) | (9) Pink Eyed Pancho 40/1, Ask gelding. Closely related to fair hurdler/useful chaser Pink Eyed Pedro. Dam (c94) 19f hunter chase winner. Placed on second of 2 starts in points (Apr 27). Not dismissed. Closely related to Pink Eyed Pedro; readily burned off by Bells Of Ufford at Ystradowen. |
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BELLS OF UFFORD, a son of Galileo out of Oaks heroine Dancing Rain, took his only point-to-point start in pleasing fashion last month and now makes his debut under Rules. Tim Vaughan's four-year-old can make an impression on his first outing, with his main danger possibly Anariza, who makes her bumper introduction after justifying short odds between the flags in fine style in March. Any market support for Bear Market or Modder River would be interesting.
BEAR MARKET is related to a smart hurdler and won his only start in bumpers, so he gets the nod without the benefit of market clues. Bells of Ufford is an obvious danger and Anariza can get involved.
Regally bred as point bumper horses go, easy Ystradowen scorer BELLS OF UFFORD is readily preferred ahead of Miami Magic.
Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (10) (18/1 +10%) Monsieur Patat |
18/1(+10%) | (10) Monsieur Patat 18/1, 25/1, first run since leaving Robyn Brisland when below form seventh of 14 in handicap at Leicester (6f, heavy) 20 days ago. Hard to warm to. Back from a lengthy absence, and ran okay at Leicester (6f, soft); long-distance traveller. |
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2nd (8) (9/1 +36%) Mr Trevor |
9/1(+36%) | (8) Mr Trevor 9/1, C&D winner. Tenth of 13 in handicap at Catterick (7f, good, 16/1) 17 days ago. Visor on 1st time and he needs to bounce back in a major way. C&D winner (from 2lb lower mark) last September; poor so far this season; visor applied.. |
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3rd (3) (15/2 -88%) Bernie The Bear |
15/2(-88%) | (3) Bernie The Bear 15/2, 4/1 and blinkered for 1st time, respectable fourth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 21 days ago. 0-9 on turf but placed 5 times and he should give another good account. Consistent on AW for stable; wears blinkers for second time seeking breakthrough turf win. |
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4th (1) (7/2 +0%) Global Humor |
7/2(+0%) | (1) Global Humor 7/2, Unreliable type. C&D winner. Fifth of 7 in handicap at Ayr (7.2f, good, 11/8) 15 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Will be a danger to all if he puts his best foot forward but it's a pretty significant 'if'. Won this race three years ago (from a 7lb higher mark); slow start a factor at Ayr latest.. |
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5th (9) (12/1 -100%) Hard Solution |
12/1(-100%) | (9) Hard Solution 12/1, Four-time course winner. Latest win at Southwell in March. 40/1, bit below form eighth of 13 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 24 days ago. Vulnerable for win purposes. Southwell winner (6f); merits scrutiny on first visit to Hamilton (4-12) since last summer. |
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6th (4) (14/1 +13%) See My Baby Jive |
14/1(+13%) | (4) See My Baby Jive 14/1, 10/1, last of 8 in handicap at Ayr (6f, good) 18 days ago and she will probably find a few too good once more. Hat-trick at Ayr (6f) last summer; always behind on seasonal reappearance; monitor only.. |
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7th (5) (8/1 +20%) Kitbag |
8/1(+20%) | (5) Kitbag 8/1, Fifth of 8 in handicap at Ayr (6f, good, 12/1) 18 days ago. Likely to come up short once again. Yet to get going (0-3) for triply represented L Perratt; competes from a career-low mark.. |
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8th (2) (5/2 -25%) Ski Angel |
5/2(-25%) | (2) Ski Angel 5/2, Course winner. 1 win from 1 run this year. 11/1, career best when winning 10-runner handicap at Ayr (5f, good) 15 days ago. Back up in trip and another bold show anticipated. Course winner (5f); raised 5lb for Ayr comeback win; player if equally effective over 6f.. |
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9th (7) (6/1 +57%) Glorious Rio |
6/1(+57%) | (7) Glorious Rio 6/1, Course winner. Twenty-five runs since last win in 2022. Ninth of 11 in handicap at Nottingham (5f, heavy, 9/1) 27 days ago. Chance if rediscovering old form but others look more solid on balance. 21lb lower than last winning mark (Aug 22); latest Nottingham effort far from convincing.. |
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10th (11) (40/1 -21%) Mrs Happy |
40/1(-21%) | (11) Mrs Happy 40/1, 40/1, first run since leaving Jim Goldie when sixth of 7 in handicap at this C&D (good to soft) 12 days ago. Hopes now pinned on the first-time hood sparking improvement. Seven-race maiden; no immediate uptick for the recent switch to L Russell; newly hooded.. |
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11th (6) (80/1 -21%) Onthebunny |
80/1(-21%) | (6) Onthebunny 80/1, Last of 12 in handicap (100/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f). Off 131 days and she's readily passed over. Two poor AW efforts (beaten combined total of 65l) since joining L Perratt; falling mark.. |
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Track winner Ski Angel must enter calculations on the back of her recent victory at Ayr, but the combination of a 5lb rise in the ratings and the step up to 6f could prove to be the four-year-old's undoing. With that in mind, C&D winner GLOBAL HUMOR makes most appeal. Although a quick turnaround didn't work out for Jim Goldie's charge when only fifth at Ayr earlier this month, a reproduction of his penultimate runner-up effort may prove sufficient. Bernie The Bear is also worth a second look.
The one with the most solid credentials is SKI ANGEL, who looked better than ever when scoring over the minimum trip at Ayr recently and she was successful here on her sole previous visit in September. The return to this trip shouldn't overly inconvenience her. Bernie The Bear is pretty consistent and he is the clear main danger ahead of the unreliable but capable 9-y-o Global Humor.
Although there is a slight question mark regarding the trip, the suggestion is Mike Smith's improving filly SKI ANGEL.
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