There were 42 Races on Thursday 23rd May 2024 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Market Rasen, 8 races at Catterick, 6 races at Lingfield, 8 races at Chelmsford-City, 7 races at Limerick, 6 races at Sandown, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Thursday 23rd May 2024
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
(6) Reach For The Moon 2/1, Smart but lightly raced on Flat (barely stays 1¼m) for John & Thady Gosden, well held both starts in 2023. Reportedly returned lame when fourth on hurdles debut in February. Given time to recover and he has to be capable of better. Smart Flat form now a fading memory; finished lame on hurdle debut but much to prove.
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1st (1) (1/12 +86%) Ittack Blue
0.083333
1/12(+86%)
(1) Ittack Blue 1/12, 310,000 gns purchase after winning a point in Ireland. Hasn't stood much racing but in top hands and well prepared to land the odds on reappearance over C&D a fortnight ago. Obvious claims if this doesn't come too quick. Beat his market rival with the pair clear here two weeks ago; should be hard to beat.
4
2nd (4) (9/1 +59%) Independent Jimmy
9
9/1(+59%)
(4) Independent Jimmy 9/1, Related to winners over obstacles but looked green in bumpers. Bit more like it when mid-field on hurdles debut at Uttoxeter but likely needs more time. Low-level bumper form and never got involved when 100-1 for hurdling debut at Uttoxeter.
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3rd (8) (14/1 +36%) Upfordebate
14
14/1(+36%)
(8) Upfordebate 14/1, Showed a bit on bumper debut in January but not in the same form a month later. Hurdles debut. Ran okay to finish a 12l fourth in his first bumper but was then tailed off in the second.
3
4th (3) (33/1 +67%) Happy County
33
33/1(+67%)
(3) Happy County 33/1, Looks very limited on early evidence. Yet to show any real worthwhile form, in a bumper and two hurdles.
7
5th (7) (125/1 -25%) Strip Light
125
125/1(-25%)
(7) Strip Light 125/1, No show both starts in this sphere in 2020 and, having offered little in a handful of appearances on the Flat last year, he predictably showed nothing back hurdling for new yard in November. Flat maiden who was tailed off in a Sedgefield maiden last time at odds of 250-1.
2
6th (2) (40/1 +60%) Glen Road
40
40/1(+60%)
(2) Glen Road 40/1, Well held in 2 bumpers and pulled up on hurdles debut. Tailed off in his two bumpers and hurdling debut was just as forgettable.
13:58 Market Rasen Maiden Hurdle
(Class 4) 17f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Having finished lame on his right hind when fourth on his hurdles bow at Sedgefield in February, talented Flat performer Reach For The Moon shouldn't be judged too harshly on that defeat. However, the five-year-old will need to up his game to taste victory in this sphere and the experienced ITTACK BLUE rates a more solid proposition. The Dan Skelton-trained gelding opened his account over C&D earlier this month and he could defy a 7lb penalty if dictating the pace once more. Kopa Kilana may chase the duo home.
ITTACK BLUE jumped fluently when outclassing the opposition over C&D a fortnight ago, and in the hope this doesn't come too soon (very lightly raced) he's fancied to follow up. Reach For The Moon failed to meet expectations on hurdles debut but given his Flat form, he'll surely do better this time and is the obvious threat.
Recent C&D winner ITTACK BLUE should be following up in this company. Reach For The Moon can chase him home.
(4) J Street 9/2, Made an encouraging start to her career when fourth of 12 in maiden at Beverley (5f, good, 18/1) 17 days ago, no extra only late on. Open to improvement with that first experience behind her. Shaped well when fourth on her debut at Beverley (5f, good to soft) this month.
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(3) (12/1 +0%) Isla Bella
12
12/1(+0%)
(3) Isla Bella 12/1, Shaped as if one for the longer term on her first outing when sixth of 8 in maiden at Brighton (5.3f, good, 9/1) 33 days ago. Tongue strap now applied. She made a low-key start at Brighton (5f, good) last month and improvement is required..
1
1st (1) (7/4 +73%) Brazilian Belle
1.75
7/4(+73%)
(1) Brazilian Belle 7/4, Shaped as if better for the run when fourth of 13 in maiden at Thirsk (5f, soft, 10/1) on debut 19 days ago, tiring final 1f. Entitled to progress from that first outing. Encouraging fourth on debut at Thirsk (5f, good to soft) this month and should run well..
5
2nd (5) (25/1 -25%) Stat Goddess
25
25/1(-25%)
(5) Stat Goddess 25/1, Has run to only a poor level in 2 starts so far, eleventh of 12 in maiden at Beverley (5f, good, 14/1) 17 days ago. Looks to be up against it. Modest form on Beverley debut (5f, soft); not so good there (good to soft) 11 days later..
2
3rd (2) (11/8 +15%) Harswell Dandy
1.375
11/8(+15%)
(2) Harswell Dandy 11/8, Ran to a similar level as on debut when second of 6 in maiden at Ayr (5f, good, 11/4) 24 days ago, worn down only in the final 100 yds. Could be ready to go one better. Runner-up in her first two starts, she looks sure to go close..
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4th (6) (10/3 +0%) Sybaris Jewel
3.333333
10/3(+0%)
(6) Sybaris Jewel 10/3, Promising third at Beverley on debut, before 10¼ lengths thirteenth of 15 to Betty Clover in listed race at York (5f, good, 100/1) 6 days ago. Could get back on track returned to maiden company. Started slowly at York last week; back in grade, she looks worth another chance..
14:10 Catterick Maiden (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
After going close when unconsidered in the betting on her Pontefract debut, HARSWELL DANDY proved it was no fluke when occupying the runner-up berth again at Ayr. The winner of that race then acquitted himself well at the Dante meeting, and the daughter of Dandy Man can make it third-time lucky. Brazilian Belle offered encouragement in fourth at Thirsk, as J Street did when filling the same position at Beverley. Sybaris Jewel was a place ahead of her there, but struggled in the Marygate at York last week.
HARSWELL DANDY has run to a fair level when finding only one too good on both of her starts so far, faring the better of the pair who helped force the pace at Ayr on her latest outing, so she is taken to open her account this time around. Sybaris Jewel is worth another chance to build on her debut promise and is feared most, ahead of J Street.
Preference is for SYBARIS JEWEL who was in front of two of today's rivals on debut. This is much easier than last week's Listed race.
(8) Mrs Kinsella 8/1, Pulled up for the third consecutive start in handicap chase at Plumpton (19.8f, good to soft) 6 months ago. Switches to hurdles with plenty to do. On a good mark, although she'll need this return to hurdles to spark a revival..
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(9) (50/1 +0%) Rhyme Scheme
50
50/1(+0%)
(9) Rhyme Scheme 50/1, Regressive on the Flat and has continued to go the wrong way over hurdles. Yet to be placed after ten start over hurdles and makes limited appeal..
2
1st (2) (22/1 +33%) Kosasiempre
22
22/1(+33%)
(2) Kosasiempre 22/1, Hinted at ability in a trio of mares' novice hurdles but disappointing since going into handicaps, having a wind op before pulled up at Chepstow last time. Others make more appeal as she has plenty to prove at present..
10
2nd (10) (7/2 +86%) Asa
3.5
7/2(+86%)
(10) Asa 7/2, Regressive maiden who has shown little sign of taking advantage of her much-reduced mark of late. Pulled up latest; has plenty to find on form.
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3rd (7) (5/1 -43%) Nastasiya
5
5/1(-43%)
(7) Nastasiya 5/1, Remains without a win but she was knocking on the door for Rebecca Menzies when last seen out 9 months ago. Returns for her new yard on a handy mark. Interesting. 0-22 Flat/hurdling but capable off this mark; stable debut.
3
4th (3) (25/1 +50%) Western Glen
25
25/1(+50%)
(3) Western Glen 25/1, Well held in 2 bumpers and yet to make an impact over hurdles. It's easy to look elsewhere. Ran better than her finishing position would suggest latest; 4lb drop also a plus..
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5th (5) (9/2 +0%) Mays Hill
4.5
9/2(+0%)
(5) Mays Hill 9/2, Winner of a Fontwell bumper but yet to really threaten in a trio of starts over hurdles. May do better now switched to handicaps, though. Short in the market when withdrawn last month; respected on handicap debut..
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6th (6) (33/1 -65%) Gine Sacre
33
33/1(-65%)
(6) Gine Sacre 33/1, Third in a 20.5f Ayr handicap in February 2022 but pulled up on his return in handicap hurdle at Newcastle (22f, heavy) 114 days ago. Very hard to warm to. Lightly raced in recent times and has a fair bit to prove at present..
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7th (4) (7/2 -56%) Cher Tara
3.5
7/2(-56%)
(4) Cher Tara 7/2, Has caught the eye on his last two runs, not given at all a hard time when fifth in 2m Warwick novice 17 days ago. One to consider now into handicaps over further. Player if strong in the market on handicap debut now stepped up in distance for top yard..
1
8th (1) (9/2 +55%) Another Day Out
4.5
9/2(+55%)
(1) Another Day Out 9/2, :Winning Irish pointer but still to score over hurdles and she posted a below form fourth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Ludlow (21.2f, good) 29 days ago. Hood is reached for now. Can't be ruled out on the pick of her from if the hood has a positive effect..
11
|PU| (11) (20/1 -67%) Den The Diva
20
20/1(-67%)
(11) Den The Diva 20/1, Posted much her best effort of late when third of 10 in handicap hurdle (80/1) at Fontwell (19.1f, good) 15 days ago. Needs to back it up. Respectable third from the front last time but far from guaranteed to back that up..
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
The stoutly-bred CHER TARA appeals as just the type to improve for this step up in distance now entering handicap company and the five-year-old could leave modest efforts in maiden/novice hurdle company behind her. The daughter of Kayf Tara shouldn't be overfaced by an opening mark of 87 and she edges the vote over fellow handicap debutant Mays Hill, who looks handily weighted if judged on her bumper form. The returning Nastasiya completes the shortlist.
Not nearly so competitive as the numbers suggest and NASTASIYA is worth siding with to capitalise on a lenient mark on her first run for Lucinda Russell. Handicap-debutante Cher Tara looks to have more to offer and could emerge as the main danger with Mays Hill another who could take a step forward now venturing into this company for the first time.
Nastasiya is respected but preference is for handicap newcomer CHER TARA with this longer trip likely to suit.
(7) Golden Rainbow 5/1, Latest win at Newcastle in March. Wasn't seen to best effect when fourth of 13 in handicap at this C&D (good, 4/1) 10 days ago, racing deep on the track from his high draw. Sound each-way claims. Two AW wins this year; 0-13 on turf but good fourth of 13 over C&D recently.
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(1) (7/1 -27%) Resilience
7
7/1(-27%)
(1) Resilience 7/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2022. 7/2, ran well from a workable mark when second of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) back in January. He's a much more solid proposition on all-weather but merits consideration in this company. Two-time turf winner (unproven on slow ground); running well in defeat on AW in the winter.
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(4) (12/1 +0%) Modular Magic
12
12/1(+0%)
(4) Modular Magic 12/1, Nineteen runs since last win in 2021. Stepped up on reappearance when fifth of 10 in handicap at Ayr (5f, good, 18/1) 3 weeks ago (reported to have lost a hind shoe). Others make more appeal. Step back in right direction last time and another 3lb lower today; not discounted.
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1st (5) (5/1 +9%) Birkenhead
5
5/1(+9%)
(5) Birkenhead 5/1, C&D winner. Sixteen runs since last win in 2023. 7/2, creditable third of 13 in handicap at this C&D (good) 10 days ago. Visor back on. Good third over C&D (good) ten days ago; his wins have come on good/good to firm going.
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2nd (8) (5/2 +50%) One For The Ladies
2.5
5/2(+50%)
(8) One For The Ladies 5/2, Twelve runs since last win in 2023. Got back on track when fourth of 17 in handicap at Thirsk (6f, heavy, 17/2) 33 days ago. In good form the last twice and she's versatile ground-wise; could play a leading role.
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3rd (6) (14/1 +36%) Rain Cap
14
14/1(+36%)
(6) Rain Cap 14/1, 4-time course winner. 40/1, probably needed the run after 7 months off when last of 14 in handicap at this course (7f, good) 10 days ago. Down in trip. Likes it here and his surplus stamina will be no bad thing if conditions are testing.
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4th (9) (7/1 +56%) Canaria Prince
7
7/1(+56%)
(9) Canaria Prince 7/1, Followed a below-par effort with an even worse one when eighth of 9 in handicap (11/2) at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 6 months ago, weakening when hampered and hanging left final 1f. Will need to hit the ground running. Has a positive reappearance record; could be in the mix on this return to action.
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5th (3) (12/1 +52%) Ballysax Lil' Mick
12
12/1(+52%)
(3) Ballysax Lil' Mick 12/1, Ran respectably after just 3 days off when eighth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f, 33/1) 3 months ago. Cheekpieces back on. Easy to look elsewhere. Irish challenger; continues to drop down weights but 0-14 and others are more compelling.
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6th (2) (8/1 +0%) Polam Lane
8
8/1(+0%)
(2) Polam Lane 8/1, C&D winner. 16/5, not disgraced when 3 lengths third of 12 to Golden Rainbow in handicap at Newcastle (5f) when last seen in October 2022. Best watched given the length of absence. Absent since 2022 but interesting to see how this two-time course winner goes in betting.
10
7th (10) (5/2 +50%) Irish Dancer
2.5
5/2(+50%)
(10) Irish Dancer 5/2, Showed first form on his third start in a handicap when second of 13 (33/1) at this C&D (good) 10 days ago, hanging left but keeping on final 1f. Merits consideration. Left previous form behind when going close at 33-1 over C&D ten days ago.
14:40 Catterick Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
Polam Lane is the most interesting contender on his return from the sidelines, but RESILIENCE is preferred. Craig Lidster's sprinter is also back from a break, albeit a much shorter one, and shaped like his turn in the winner's enclosure was imminent during a progressive winter campaign on the all-weather. One For The Ladies has been performing well on ground that probably wasn't quick enough for her. Turf maiden Golden Rainbow shouldn't be far way, while Irish Dancer beat Birkenhead to the runner-up berth over C&D last week but is again out of the handicap.
An open-looking sprint in which preference is for RESILIENCE, who ran well from a workable mark when finding just one too strong at Wolverhampton earlier in the year, so Craig Lidster's charge gets the nod to snap a losing run going back almost 2 years. The main threat may emerge from Irish Dancer, who showed his first form when runner-up over C&D recently, while Golden Rainbow and Birkenhead can fight out third spot.
The mare ONE FOR THE LADIES is versatile ground-wise and is taken to return to winning ways on the back of two good runs last month.
(4) Lady Nagin 18/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Seventh of 8 in handicap (33/1) at Chelmsford City (5f) 40 days ago. Yet to fire in three runs this term, beating just one at Chelmsford (5f) 40 days ago.
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2nd (5) (22/1 +33%) Colors Of Freedom
22
22/1(+33%)
(5) Colors Of Freedom 22/1, C&D winner. Last of 8 in handicap (50/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 24 days ago. Has offered little in 6f handicaps this April for her current yard.
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3rd (2) (7/1 -56%) Wakai Umi
7
7/1(-56%)
(2) Wakai Umi 7/1, 13/2, not in same form as reappearance when sixth of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 22 days ago. Headgear on 1st time. Beat only one in Wolverhampton handicap 22 days ago; cheekpieces are reached for now.
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4th (6) (15/2 -150%) Next Second
7.5
15/2(-150%)
(6) Next Second 15/2, 16/1, respectable third of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 22 days ago after 7 months off. Player if building on that. Resumed from seven months off with solid Wolverhampton third; must enter calculations.
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5th (7) (9/1 +10%) Enchanted Night
9
9/1(+10%)
(7) Enchanted Night 9/1, Unreliable sort. One win from 42 Flat runs. 10/1, failed to come on for return when eighth of 10 in handicap at Brighton (5.3f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Not the most reliable and came in only eighth of ten in 5f Brighton h'cap fortnight ago.
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6th (1) (15/8 +16%) So Sleepy
1.875
15/8(+16%)
(1) So Sleepy 15/8, C&D winner. 13/2 not disgraced after 5 months off when fourth of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 22 days ago, slowly away. Entitled to come on for that. C&D winner; not discredited when fourth at Wolverhampton 22 days ago; one to consider.
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7th (3) (5/2 +38%) Mellys Flyer
2.5
5/2(+38%)
(3) Mellys Flyer 5/2, Sixteen runs since last win in 2023. Just denied at Chelmsford in April but well held next 2 starts, seventh of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, good to firm) 7 days ago. Headgear on 1st time. Arrives on a lengthy losing sequence; cheekpieces are fitted for the first time here.
14:50 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
NEXT SECOND signed off 2023 with a second to So Sleepy at Chelmsford but she improved past that rival on her reappearance, finishing a place in front of her when third at Wolverhampton. Wakai Umi was even further behind that day and Ruth Carr's mare gets the nod. That's not to say So Sleepy won't be a big threat because the top-weight should also step forward from that comeback effort. Mellys Flyer is sliding down the weights and could pop up before too long.
MELLYS FLYER could be worth chancing back on the AW in first-time headgear having been just denied off this mark at Chelmsford in April. So Sleepy and Next Second are both entitled to come on for their recent run so are feared most.
This looks a very good opportunity for C&D scorer SO SLEEPY (nap) to build on her encouraging Wolverhampton run and resume winning ways
(6) Seasmoke 9/2, Lightly-raced maiden who comes here on the back of a good fourth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Ludlow (21.2f, good) 29 days ago, going with enthusiasm. Needs considering off the same mark. Racing off the same mark as when fourth at Ludlow last month, likely contender..
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2nd (2) (9/2 +31%) Faha Belle
4.5
9/2(+31%)
(2) Faha Belle 9/2, Irish point winner but he came in only eighth of 14 in handicap hurdle (8/1) at Taunton (23.9f, good) 29 days ago. Needs to get back on track. Down a further 4lb and not ruled out back in distance..
1
3rd (1) (14/1 -17%) Blow The Budget
14
14/1(-17%)
(1) Blow The Budget 14/1, Remains a maiden and only eighth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Musselburgh (19.8f, soft) 95 days ago. Needs a wind op to spark improvement. Has a bit to prove but has been given wind surgery since disappointing in February..
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4th (7) (22/1 -38%) Shibuya Song
22
22/1(-38%)
(7) Shibuya Song 22/1, A fair Flat winner at peak but only modest in that sphere lately and hasn't really taken to hurdling so far. Needs this switch to handicaps to spark improvement. Could play a part on handicap debut back up in trip..
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5th (5) (5/1 -11%) My Girl Katie
5
5/1(-11%)
(5) My Girl Katie 5/1, Remains winless but she got back on track when third of 11 in handicap hurdle at Stratford (22f, good) 14 days ago. Weighted to go well off a falling mark. Better effort latest off a sliding mark; good chance if backing that up..
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6th (9) (8/1 -14%) My Portia
8
8/1(-14%)
(9) My Portia 8/1, Reverted to hurdles when posting a good fourth of 9 in handicap over C&D (good, 15/2) 13 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up eased 1 lb and with few miles still on the clock. Reproduction of this month's C&D fourth would put her in the mix..
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7th (10) (9/1 -64%) Trickalight
9
9/1(-64%)
(10) Trickalight 9/1, Irish point winner who comes here in very good nick, second of 10 at Fontwell (19.1f, good) 15 days ago. In the picture despite being 2 lb out of the handicap. Running well since returning from her winter break; not ruled out back up in trip..
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8th (3) (50/1 -52%) Darsi's Darling
50
50/1(-52%)
(3) Darsi's Darling 50/1, Low-mileage hurdler who was off 6 months before coming in tenth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Warwick (21f, good to soft) 17 days ago. Others appeal more. Well held on this month's return; dropped another 4lb with plenty to prove.
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9th (8) (14/1 +58%) Chantilly Dragon
14
14/1(+58%)
(8) Chantilly Dragon 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 100/1, seventh of 9 in novice hurdle at Hexham (16.2f, heavy) 31 days ago. Up in trip for her handicap debut with lots to find at these weights. Could improve for the step up in trip on handicap debut off a lowly mark..
4
10th (4) (5/1 +9%) Snow Shepherdess
5
5/1(+9%)
(4) Snow Shepherdess 5/1, Lightly-raced maiden who was pulled up in novice hurdle at Musselburgh (19.8f, soft) 95 days ago. Since undergone breathing surgery and could still do better on her handicap hurdle debut. Interesting on handicap debut back from wind surgery judged on her bumper promise..
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Although TRICKALIGHT races from 2lb out of the weights, Deborah Cole's mare arrives on the back of two creditable efforts in defeat at Fontwell. This rise in distance won't inconvenience the daughter of Leading Light and a first victory under Rules could beckon. My Girl Katie travelled with more verve on her third-placed effort at Stratford earlier this month. The seven-year-old should be in the mix once more if running to a similar level, while the relatively unexposed Seasmoke must enter calculations too.
A case can be made for lots of these but MY GIRL KATIE rates the pick of the weights so is taken to gain her breakthrough victory at the chief expense of the lightly-raced Seasmoke. Snow Shepherdess is another to consider now going handicapping along with in-form duo My Portia and Trickalight.
In a tricky contest, Snow Shepherdess is interesting but SEASMOKE appeals most after her promising Ludlow fourth.
(5) My Dream World 14/1, 10/1, offered something to work on when seventh of 14 in minor event at Chelmsford City (10f) on debut back in December. Up in trip. Should progress. Mid-division on sole start but attractively bred and could have plenty more to offer.
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1st (7) (4/9 +73%) See The Green
0.444444
4/9(+73%)
(7) See The Green 4/9, 17/2, left debut form well behind when second of 12 in maiden at Ripon (12f, heavy) 5 weeks ago, clear of rest. He isn't the biggest but is open to further improvement so holds leading claims. Runner-up at Ripon on second start and holds leading form claims on the back of that.
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2nd (1) (20/1 -82%) Graze On Phoenix
20
20/1(-82%)
(1) Graze On Phoenix 20/1, Down the field in bumpers but made the frame in novices on both completed starts over hurdles. May well feature on Flat debut. Has shown ability in bumpers & over hurdles, but Positivia could be his yard's chief hope.
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3rd (3) (20/1 -208%) Positivia
20
20/1(-208%)
(3) Positivia 20/1, Runner-up on the first of 2 starts in bumpers in March and showed ability again on Flat debut when third of 5 in maiden (10/1) at Newcastle (12.4f) just under 3 weeks ago. Capable of building on that. Bumper runner-up who also ran well on Flat debut, despite the slow pace; brings potential.
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4th (6) (6/1 -33%) Belcamo
6
6/1(-33%)
(6) Belcamo 6/1, 13/2 and hooded for 1st time, matched previous form when third of 8 in maiden at Chelmsford City (10f) 2 weeks ago. Up in trip. May yet have a bit more to offer on turf debut. 0-5 but this further step up in trip could prove a positive and he's not ruled out.
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5th (2) (6/1 -20%) Yurinov
6
6/1(-20%)
(2) Yurinov 6/1, 10/1, bred to stay well and shaped in kind when second of 5 in minor event at Ripon (9.8f, heavy) on debut 26 days ago, albeit flattered by proximity to eased-down winner. Likely to improve, particularly now upped in trip. Promising second on last month's belated debut and open to improvement now up in trip.
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6th (8) (66/1 -450%) Epidavros
66
66/1(-450%)
(8) Epidavros 66/1, Showed something to work on when fourth of 10 in maiden (12/1) at Bath (8f, good to soft) on debut just under 5 weeks ago. Significantly up in trip. Fairly encouraging 4th on last month's debut; needs sizeable step forward now up in trip.
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7th (4) (40/1 +0%) Daidalos
40
40/1(+0%)
(4) Daidalos 40/1, Well beaten in minor event/maiden over winter. Percentage call is to look elsewhere on turf debut (has been gelded). Soundly beaten on both starts but gelded since and one to watch in the betting.
15:10 Catterick Maiden (Class 5) 12f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
The experience Belcamo brings to the table will stand him in good stead, while Yurinov showed ability when runner-up at Ripon on his belated debut. Positivia didn't do badly at Newcastle on his Flat bow, nor did Epidavros when fourth at Bath. Owen Burrows doesn't send many runners to Catterick, though, and the hint must be taken. His SEE THE GREEN took a step forward from his introduction when finding only one too strong at Ripon and only a bit more improvement may be enough.
SEE THE GREEN left his debut effort well behind switched to turf when runner-up at Ripon 5 weeks ago, and with further improvement on the cards, Owen Burrows' 3-y-o can make it third time lucky at the expense of Yurinov, who should appreciate this step up in trip and is also open to progress. Positivia can edge out Belcamo for third spot.
Last month's Ripon runner-up SEE THE GREEN sets a strong form standard and he is taken to go one better. Yurinov is feared.
(5) State Flag 15/8, Thrice-raced filly. Fourth of 13 in minor event (5/2) at Kempton (7f). Off 169 days. Twice failed to build on her debut Kempton 7f second; more is needed after her break.
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2nd (1) (6/1 -71%) Cervaro Della Sala
6
6/1(-71%)
(1) Cervaro Della Sala 6/1, Fair filly. 7/2, fifth of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 22 days ago, inadequate test. Tongue strap on 1st time. Strong-finishing fifth latest; major player with this step up to 7f looking a big plus.
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3rd (2) (5/2 -25%) Fenisa
2.5
5/2(-25%)
(2) Fenisa 5/2, 35,000 gns yearling, Lope De Vega filly. Half-sister to winner up to 1m Big City and 1¼m winner Act Naturally. Dam, 8.6f-11.6f winner, half-sister to smart winner up to 1¼m Ave. Third of 11 in maiden (10/1) at Kempton (7f) on debut 38 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Likely to improve. Encouraging debut third at Kempton; open to progress and must enter calculations.
6
4th (6) (11/2 -10%) Imola
5.5
11/2(-10%)
(6) Imola 11/2, Promising individual. Second of 11 in maiden at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 3/1). Off 7 months. May well do better. Promising second in October; can do better still so needs considering on return.
3
5th (3) (15/2 -7%) Intertwined
7.5
15/2(-7%)
(3) Intertwined 15/2, Third of 10 in maiden at Newbury (7f, good to soft, 12/1) on debut. Too bad to be true at Redcar since. Last of 12 in 7f Redcar novice three weeks ago but is possibly worth another chance.
4
6th (4) (250/1 -150%) Rhapsody In Blue
250
250/1(-150%)
(4) Rhapsody In Blue 250/1, 32,000 gns yearling, Blue Point filly. Closely related to 2-y-o 8.6f winner Felix The Poet, and half-sister to 3 winners, including useful 1m winner Desert Haze. 66/1, last of 10 in novice event at Kempton (7f) on debut 15 days ago, very slowly away. Hooded for 1st time. Debut last in Kempton novice, very slowly away; hood goes on with lots more required.
8
7th (8) (100/1 +0%) Livealittlecrazy
100
100/1(+0%)
(8) Livealittlecrazy 100/1, €10,000 yearling, resold €16,000 yearling, £15,000 2-y-o, Sioux Nation filly. Half-sister to several winners, including smart winner up to 10.3f Banditry and useful winner up to 1¼m Make It Rain. Dam 2-y-o 1m winner. 66/1, last of 6 in novice here (6f, AW) on debut 21 days ago. Tongue tie on. Last of six in 6f novice here on her debut; tongue tied and needs to take big step forward.
9
8th (9) (50/1 -52%) Rust E Gal
50
50/1(-52%)
(9) Rust E Gal 50/1, €14,500 yearling, French Navy filly. Half-sister to 1m-9.4f winner Moddy Poddle and winner up to 1m Eldrickjones, both useful. Dam, 1m winner, sister to useful 7f-11f winner Free Spin. French Navy filly; market can prove an accurate guide for this newcomer.
7
9th (7) (450/1 -80%) Jonathan's Lady
450
450/1(-80%)
(7) Jonathan's Lady 450/1, Twice-raced filly. Last of 11 in maiden at Yarmouth (8f, good, 300/1) 23 days ago. Hooded for 1st time. Has failed to beat a rival on both her outings this spring at Yarmouth; hood reached for.
15:20 Lingfield Maiden (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Imola and Cervaro Della Sala aren't separated by much on last year's Wolverhampton running, although the latter does have the advantage of a recent outing now. State Flag ran well on all three appearances as a juvenile, and Fenisa went into a few notebooks when third at Kempton. Another chance is still given to INTERTWINED, who may have found the ground too testing at Redcar and is selected instead thanks to her debut third at Newbury.
FENISA produced a promising first effort when third at Kempton and can find the required improvement to beat the more exposed Cervaro Della Sala. Imola should have more to offer over this extra 1f and is another to consider.
Consistent CERVARO DELLA SALA should prove well suited by this step up in trip and can gain a deserved first win back in maiden company
(5) Post No Bills 22/1, Bagged 3 handicap chases in 2023, readily making all at Plumpton (17f, good) for latest success in September. However, he hasn't put his best foot forward in 3 starts since returning from a break in March. More exposed than some and bit to prove at present; the better ground should help though..
1
1st (1) (2/1 +0%) God's Own Getaway
2
2/1(+0%)
(1) God's Own Getaway 2/1, Low-mileage 6-y-o who made a successful chasing debut in handicap at Southwell (20.4f) in April. Collared dying strides only by a handicap blot at Warwick 17 days ago and remains of interest. Engaged 4.08 Warwick Wednesday. Has taken well to fences and it's unlikely we've seen the best of him yet; big player..
4
2nd (4) (11/4 +50%) Sleeping Satellite
2.75
11/4(+50%)
(4) Sleeping Satellite 11/4, Point/bumper winner who opened hurdles account in a Carlisle novice 15 months ago. Some promise in handicaps last season and yard in better form now. Not taken lightly switched to fences. Irish point winner who is respected now upped in distance on chase debut..
2
3rd (2) (11/2 -83%) The Gypsy Davey
5.5
11/2(-83%)
(2) The Gypsy Davey 11/2, Off the mark at the fourth attempt between the flags in December and put that experience to good use when making all in maiden at Taunton (16.5f, good to soft) on Rules debut following month. Defied a penalty in similar fashion at Hereford so must be respected up in trip on chase/handicap bow. Unexposed 6yo who's 2-2 over hurdles; up in trip for chase/handicap debut; interesting..
3
4th (3) (3/1 +33%) Texard
3
3/1(+33%)
(3) Texard 3/1, Easily best effort for this yard when wide-margin winner here (17.2f) last month. Not in same form at Uttoxeter (20.9f, soft) 19 days ago, his jumping worsening as he tired, but worth another chance with the emphasis more on speed. Seven-time chase winner who is considered, particularly if the ground isn't soft..
6
5th (6) (11/1 -47%) Friary Rock
11
11/1(-47%)
(6) Friary Rock 11/1, Bounced back to best when scoring at Musselburgh in November. Too bad to be true there next time but was below form again back from 4 months here 2 weeks ago. Good-ground chase winner who should be all the sharper since this month's return..
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Point-to-point winner THE GYPSY DAVEY made a seamless transition to hurdles, doing it well on his debut at Taunton before following up at Hereford. Given time to strengthen further, and with his background between the flags suggesting he could be even better over fences, a mark of 110 for his handicap bow makes him hard to resist. Sleeping Satellite is another interesting newcomer to the larger obstacles, while Texard struck over 2m1f here before possibly finding 2m5f beyond him at Uttoxeter, so this trip could be ideal.
GOD'S OWN GETAWAY has made an encouraging start to his chasing career and can quickly resume winning ways having been just denied by a subsequent winner at Warwick. Texard had excuses at Uttoxeter and his wide-margin win here the time before is solid form, so he rates the obvious threat. though chasing newcomers The Gypsy Davey and Sleeping Satellite aren't taken lightly.
Sleeping Satellite merits respect on chase debut but it's unlikely we've seen the best of GOD'S OWN COUNTRY over fences yet.
(1) Macarone 5/1, Won 2 of final 3 outings at 2 yrs and was given a most considerate reappearance back from 6 months when third of 8 in handicap at Pontefract (6f, heavy) 31 days ago. Can make presence felt. Won two nurseries last season and reappeared with fair third; could build on that today.
2
(2) (6/1 +14%) Noisy Music
6
6/1(+14%)
(2) Noisy Music 6/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 9/1, showed improved form behind a progressive sort when second of 6 in minor event at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 26 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Kevin Ryan. Makes handicap debut. Shortlist material. New trainer does well with recruits from other stables; watch betting on handicap debut.
11
(11) (20/1 +0%) Lady Of The Garr
20
20/1(+0%)
(11) Lady Of The Garr 20/1, Modest form in varied events last year, though shaped as if needing the run after 5 months off when sixth of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (5f, 17/2) in February. Has something to find after a further 3-month absence. Her mark has fallen but this 6-race maiden has been unable to threaten in her 3 handicaps.
10
(10) (50/1 -25%) Oriental Prince
50
50/1(-25%)
(10) Oriental Prince 50/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Last of 5 in maiden (100/1) at Ayr (6f, good) 21 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Easy to look elsewhere. Down the field on first 3 starts; now goes handicapping; trainer has done well with family.
12
(12) (80/1 -21%) Miss Rainstorm
80
80/1(-21%)
(12) Miss Rainstorm 80/1, No better than mid-division in varied events, failing to improve for the application of cheekpiece over 5f here last time. Hard to fancy. Down the field in handicaps on her two runs this season and now 0-9; others preferred.
3
1st (3) (7/2 +50%) Wichahpi
3.5
7/2(+50%)
(3) Wichahpi 7/2, Won nurseries at Thirsk and Leicester in 2023 and ran well when second over 5f here on reappearance. No obvious excuses when only fourth of 6 in handicap at Nottingham (5f, heavy) 33 days ago but overall profile still merits respect. Below par last time but a good case can be made on her previous form.
4
2nd (4) (11/1 +21%) La La Lucrative
11
11/1(+21%)
(4) La La Lucrative 11/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 12/1, matched previous form when sixth of 10 on handicap debut at Beverley (5f, good) 17 days ago. Has work to do. No impact when sixth on handicap debut but made late headway over 5f; now back up to 6f.
9
3rd (9) (11/4 +58%) Bestie
2.75
11/4(+58%)
(9) Bestie 11/4, Returned to form back on turf when third of 8 in handicap at this course (7f, soft) 29 days ago. Player with useful 3 lb claimer now on board 3rd over 7f here latest; return to 6f isn't an obvious plus, but he could be a contender.
6
4th (6) (11/2 +8%) Queens Road Revue
5.5
11/2(+8%)
(6) Queens Road Revue 11/2, Matched the pick of her 2-y-o form sent handicapping after 9 months off when fourth of 10 in handicap at Beverley (5f, good, 7/1) 17 days ago. Longer trip here should suit. Finished well for fourth over 5f on handicap debut; firmly in calculations now upped to 6f.
5
5th (5) (10/3 +33%) Marie's Secret
3.333333
10/3(+33%)
(5) Marie's Secret 10/3, Showed improved form when placed first 2 starts in nurseries last summer for Adrian Nicholls. Creditable third of 8 in handicap (4/1) at Ripon (6f, heavy) on yard debut 26 days ago. Frame claims. 0-8 but has often run well, including on last month's yard debut, and could be in the mix.
7
6th (7) (11/1 -69%) Barnaby
11
11/1(-69%)
(7) Barnaby 11/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Took a step forward when third of 5 in maiden (15/2) at Musselburgh (5f, good) 20 days ago. Makes handicap debut from workable mark. H'cap debut; fair 3rd of five at Musselburgh latest; in good hands to continue to progress.
8
7th (8) (11/1 +31%) Fistral Beach
11
11/1(+31%)
(8) Fistral Beach 11/1, Showed improved form when runner-up in a Doncaster nursery on final outing at 2 yrs. Proved too keen on first outing since leaving George Scott when seventh of 8 in handicap (14/1) at Doncaster (6f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Others more persuasive. Runner-up in sole nursery last August but well beaten on stable/seasonal debut.
15:40 Catterick Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
MACARONE could give weight and a beating to his rivals. He is entitled to improve for his comeback third at Pontefract, form which took a boost when the winner followed up on Monday, and forecast quicker ground should also suit. Wichahpi usually breaks well and could be dangerous from stall one, while Tim Easterby looks to have a couple of solid chances with Marie's Secret and Queens Road Revue.
NOISY MUSIC has progressed with each run and looks on a fair mark now setting out in handicaps after a stable switch. Macarone ended his juvenile campaign well and shaped as if retaining all his ability at Pontefract on his return, so is shortlisted alongside Bestie, who ran well to make the frame here last month.
The step up to 6f could be just what QUEENS ROAD REVUE (nap) needs to post a first win, having kept on well over 5f on handicap debut.
(3) Katie G 15/2, Very good fourth of 11 in handicap (15/2) at Chelmsford City (7f) 21 days ago. Visor on first time switched to the AW and she's a big player on that run. Respectable fourth (Amroon third) over 7f latest; back down in trip with visor added.
4
2nd (4) (4/1 -33%) Amroon
4
4/1(-33%)
(4) Amroon 4/1, Winner at Chelmsford City in November. 9/4, creditable third of 11 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f) 21 days ago. Again pulled hard so drop to 6f may help him. 6f AW winner; placed in 7f AW handicaps last twice; likely to go well back at 6f.
8
3rd (8) (14/1 +0%) Forgotten Treasure
14
14/1(+0%)
(8) Forgotten Treasure 14/1, Ninth of 10 in handicap (10/1) at Bath (5.7f, heavy) 17 days ago. Needs to leave that effort well behind. Below par since Chelmsford third in November; others are more obvious.
2
4th (2) (4/1 -14%) Sir Bolton
4
4/1(-14%)
(2) Sir Bolton 4/1, 4/1, creditable third of 10 in handicap from his reduced mark at Lingfield (5f, good to firm) 7 days ago. Step back up in trip will help and he's one to take seriously. Ran on late for third over 5f on turf here last week; in the mix back at 6f.
7
5th (7) (12/1 -50%) Justahunch
12
12/1(-50%)
(7) Justahunch 12/1, Last of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f, 13/2) 26 days ago. That was a big backward step having been shaping up quite well and cheekpieces are removed. Placed first two starts for this yard and hampered at start when well held latest.
1
6th (1) (11/4 +61%) Krysdanjord
2.75
11/4(+61%)
(1) Krysdanjord 11/4, Respectable fourth of 12 in handicap (15/2) at Brighton (7f, good) 2 days ago. Third on 6f AW return; faded into fourth over 7f on turf on Tues and return to 6f a help.
6
7th (6) (22/1 -57%) Manali
22
22/1(-57%)
(6) Manali 22/1, Good sixth of 12 in maiden (40/1) at Bath (5.7f, good to soft). Off 9 months. Makes polytrack debut and market may guide. Modest form at best at 2 and needs improvement to overcome this mark.
5
8th (5) (8/1 +11%) Little White Dove
8
8/1(+11%)
(5) Little White Dove 8/1, Unreliable type. 7/1, eighth of 11 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f) 21 days ago, slowly away. Doesn't look an easy ride. Behind Amroon and Katie G on her 7f Chelmsford handicap debut three weeks ago.
9
9th (9) (150/1 -275%) Majolica
150
150/1(-275%)
(9) Majolica 150/1, Maiden who was last of 10 in handicap at Bath (5.7f, heavy, 66/1) 17 days ago. Poor maiden who was well held at Bath latest; hard to warm to.
15:50 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
Favourite-backers have had their fingers burned twice with AMROON so far this year, but there will be plenty who keep the faith and his placed efforts at Wolverhampton and Chelmsford suggest he can reward it. The drop from 7f should be in his favour, although Katie G was only half a length behind him last time and might also be happier at this trip. Sir Bolton is gradually working his way back into some form, and Justahunch's latest effort can be forgiven.
Having dropped a fair way in the weights, SIR BOLTON stuck to his task pretty well when third at Lingfield a week ago, and with the return to 6f sure to suit, he could be the answer. Amroon pulled hard over 7f last time so the drop back in trip may help him, with Katie G another to consider in first-time headgear,
Marco Botti's AMROON is taken to confirm recent Chelmsford superiority over Katie G and land a second career success.
(1) Kaleb 5/1, Held in strong handicaps around the turn of the year but in process of running well when unseating at Plumpton in February and only edged out late on in refitted cheekpieces at Southwell (20.4f) last month. Fancied to be thereabouts again nudged up 2 lb. With the cheekpieces back on he got nailed on the line in a 2m4f handicap at Southwell.
6
2nd (6) (11/4 +17%) Notnowlinda
2.75
11/4(+17%)
(6) Notnowlinda 11/4, Matched pick of her chase form returned to hurdles when successful at Hereford (2m) in March and remained in form since, posting best effort yet when runner-up back at that venue (19.7f) earlier this month. Should make her presence felt again. Hereford winner at 2m; similar form in defeat since then at about 2m4f.
8
3rd (8) (8/1 +20%) Got Your Back
8
8/1(+20%)
(8) Got Your Back 8/1, Runner-up sole start in Irish points and off the mark at the third attempt under Rules in a Musselburgh maiden in December. Hasn't scaled same heights either start in novice company since though, and he needs to get back on track now switched to handicaps/following wind surgery. Maiden winner; had wind surgery ahead of handicap debut and retains potential.
5
4th (5) (17/2 +39%) Chaos Control
8.5
17/2(+39%)
(5) Chaos Control 17/2, Fairly useful handicapper on Flat who landed a juvenile hurdle here (16.5f) early last year. Mixed bag thereafter in handicaps and better for a recent spin on the Flat when fifth of 9 in handicap at Chepstow 92m) 4 weeks ago. Steps back up in trip now. Not great of late but dangerously handicapped on the best of last year's form.
2
5th (2) (66/1 -371%) Weddell Sea
66
66/1(-371%)
(2) Weddell Sea 66/1, Reached a fairly useful level over hurdles in Ireland (best effort at 19f) and not disgraced over fences/on Flat on final 2 starts for Andrew McNamara and betting may prove a useful guide on back of 8 months off/back over timber. Ex-Irish gelding who lacks a run and he's tackling some in-form rivals here.
7
6th (7) (4/1 -14%) Magical Hill
4
4/1(-14%)
(7) Magical Hill 4/1, Placed in an Irish point/both starts in bumpers and perfect start over hurdles, winning back-to-back novice contests at Huntingdon/Kelso in recent months. Looks an uncomplicated sort and of interest with prospect of more to come now handicapping. This mark looks no gift but she brings momentum into handicap debut.
3
7th (3) (12/1 -85%) Half Shot
12
12/1(-85%)
(3) Half Shot 12/1, Produced a career-best effort when doubling his chase tally at Musselburgh in November and lines up here on the back of an eye-catching fourth in that sphere at Ayr (20.5f) 5 weeks ago. Of interest operating from his lower hurdles mark. Last season was a solid one over fences and he's rated 5lb lower in this discipline.
9
8th (9) (7/1 +42%) Gilbertina
7
7/1(+42%)
(9) Gilbertina 7/1, Has often gone well here and bagged a second course success when just clinging on in a C&D handicap in February. Not in same form at Cheltenham (20.2f) 5 weeks ago but return to this venue can likely see her in a better light. Behind Notnowlinda next time at Cheltenham; will do well to reverse those placings.
4
|PU| (4) (66/1 -164%) Logan Rocks
66
66/1(-164%)
(4) Logan Rocks 66/1, Fair maiden in bumpers and reached a similar level over hurdles for Amy Murphy during 20219/season. However, been absent over 4 years ahead of this yard debut (also had a wind op) and he's probably best watched. Formerly useful but a big ask to be competitive after such a mammoth absence.
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
MAGICAL HILL has relished the switch to hurdles, going in at the first time of asking at Huntingdon before handling the step up from 2m with ease when following up over this trip at Kelso. An initial mark of 116 doesn't seem overly harsh and he is worth sticking with. He faces his acid test, though, with the usually-reliable Notnowlinda dangerous on the back of a Hereford second. Kaleb went down by the narrowest of margins at Southwell and is only 2lb higher, while Got Your Back enters the handicap ranks following wind surgery.
MAGICAL HILL cemented the positive start made over hurdles when making it 2-2 in straightforward fashion at Kelso 2 weeks ago and he looks the type to make an immediate impact in handicaps on that evidence. Fellow in-form pair Notnowlinda and Kaleb are others to consider, whilst Half Shot is another to bear in mind operating from his lower hurdles mark.
Dan Skelton's NOTNOWLINDA (nap) is looking handicapped about right but she arrives here on the back of three excellent efforts.
(3) Ghathanfar 5/1, Twenty runs since last win in 2022. Good second of 12 in handicap (7/2) at this C&D (good) 10 days ago. Looks competitive from unchanged mark. Placed on his two starts this season and could make another bold bid.
10
(10) (13/2 +28%) A Pint Of Bear
6.5
13/2(+28%)
(10) A Pint Of Bear 13/2, Course winner. 13/2, won 9-runner handicap at Brighton (6f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Can give another good account. Runner-up twice in a row before winning at Brighton latest; has also won here; chance.
1
(1) (14/1 -75%) Profitable Edge
14
14/1(-75%)
(1) Profitable Edge 14/1, Scored at second time of asking for this yard when easily seeing off 3 rivals at Ripon (5f) in August. Fourth of 7 in handicap at Southwell (5f, 3/1). Off 7 months. Others preferred on return. Did well for new yard over 5f last year; stamina to prove on first crack at 6f.
8
(8) (18/1 -13%) Quercus
18
18/1(-13%)
(8) Quercus 18/1, Five-time C&D winner. Shaped as if needing run when last of 12 in handicap at this C&D (good, 25/1) 10 days ago. Visor on 1st time. Others more persuasive. A return to form is needed but he's a five-time C&D winner who is not written off.
11
(11) (20/1 +60%) Caesars Pearl
20
20/1(+60%)
(11) Caesars Pearl 20/1, 40/1, last of 11 in handicap at Southwell (5f). Off 160 days. Difficult to make a case for. Disappointing end to last year but returns on good mark and having had wind surgery.
6
1st (6) (6/1 +70%) King Of Tonga
6
6/1(+70%)
(6) King Of Tonga 6/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. 18/1, good fourth of 12 in handicap at this C&D (good) 10 days ago. Frame claims again. Close fourth over C&D recently and could be thereabouts once more.
9
2nd (9) (7/4 +36%) Dazy Mazy
1.75
7/4(+36%)
(9) Dazy Mazy 7/4, Career best when winning 8-runner handicap at Doncaster (6f, soft, 9/2) 26 days ago, driven clear. Highly respected if proving as effective on a sounder surface. Off mark at eighth attempt last month; did it with something to spare; respected up 6lb.
2
3rd (2) (10/1 +38%) Music Society
10
10/1(+38%)
(2) Music Society 10/1, C&D winner. Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. Fifth of 6 in handicap (4/1) at this C&D (good) 23 days ago. Yard remain quiet and others make greater appeal. 9yo whose form has gone wrong way, but he has a handy mark and a good record in this race.
5
4th (5) (11/4 +54%) White Umbrella
2.75
11/4(+54%)
(5) White Umbrella 11/4, C&D winner enchanced good recent strike rate when also landing 9-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 5/1) 24 days ago, cosily. Shortlist material. Three wins (including C&D) from last six starts; could play yet another leading role.
7
5th (7) (4/1 +0%) Canaria Queen
4
4/1(+0%)
(7) Canaria Queen 4/1, Capitalised on a falling mark to win 7-runner handicap (3/1) at Wetherby (5.5f, soft) 25 days ago. Should remain competitive from 4 lb higher mark. Got up close home over 5.5f last month; could have more to offer now back up to 6f.
12
6th (12) (25/1 +38%) Laura's Breeze
25
25/1(+38%)
(12) Laura's Breeze 25/1, Latest win at Southwell in March. Tenth of 13 in handicap at Ayr (7.2f, good, 28/1) 9 days ago. Some time since she's threatened on turf and others make far greater appeal. AW win in March but well beaten back on grass the last twice; arrives with plenty to prove.
16:10 Catterick Handicap (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
An open-looking contest could go the way of WHITE UMBRELLA, who won her only previous visit here and ran right up to her best when scoring comfortably at Wolverhampton last time. If her outside draw in stall 11 proves too much to overcome, Ghathanfar, who is 1lb well-in, could be the one to take advantage. A Pint Of Bear, Dazy Mazy and Canaria Queen all arrive in winning form and add further spice to the race.
WHITE UMBRELLA can take her record to 4 wins from her last 7 starts, a mark 13 lb higher than when winning over C&D in October looking manageable given her progress. Ghathanfar has slipped in the weights and proved his competitiveness from this mark when runner-up over C&D earlier in the month, with Canaria Queen also considered on the back of her Wetherby success.
The unexposed 4yo CANARIA QUEEN got up close home over 5.5f at Wetherby last month and can defy a 4lb rise now back up in trip.
(3) Faster Bee 4/1, Fair gelding. Bit below form third of 10 in maiden (15/8) at Lingfield (7f, AW) 48 days ago. Significantly up in trip and has had a few chances now but he's not out of this on his best form. Below best when third here 48 days ago; since gelded and needs to get back on track.
5
1st (5) (6/1 +0%) Tatateo
6
6/1(+0%)
(5) Tatateo 6/1, Backward step when seventh of 12 in novice event at Kempton (8f, 5/1) 71 days ago, though a wide trip didn't help. Up in trip. Seventh in Kempton novice in March; raced wide there so shouldn't be written off.
4
2nd (4) (2/1 +43%) Mycoloursoryours
2
2/1(+43%)
(4) Mycoloursoryours 2/1, Ran to a similar level as debut when fifth of 10 in maiden at Newbury (11f, good, 8/1) 33 days ago. That was a pretty deep race and he represents an in-form yard. Encouraging fifth in Newbury maiden latest; that form has been franked so he's a player.
2
3rd (2) (6/4 +40%) Far L'amore
1.5
6/4(+40%)
(2) Far L'amore 6/4, Matched debut form when fifth of 8 in maiden at Chester (10.3f, good, 8/1) 15 days ago. This is a weaker-looking race so he has to be respected. Son of Territories who has shown fair form on both his runs; very much in the mix.
1
4th (1) (4/1 +0%) Baronetti
4
4/1(+0%)
(1) Baronetti 4/1, New Approach gelding. Half-brother to winner up to 1¼m Dubai Souq and 7f-1m winner Western Symphony, both useful. Already gelded but a newcomer for respected stable. New Approach gelding; much respected newcomer, especially if the market vibes are positive.
16:20 Lingfield Stakes (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
FAR L'AMORE wasn't disgraced first time out against the ill-fated Chester Vase winner Hidden Law and probably ran to a similar level on the Roodee 15 days ago. He may not need to find much improvement unless Baronetti, a half-brother to two winners, proves above-average on his racecourse debut. Faster Bee could potentially improve for a gelding operation but has shown his hand on a number of occasions, while Tatateo was disappointing at Kempton.
MYCOLOURSORYOURS ran in a pretty hot race at Newbury last month and, if settling down, is fancied to advance his form. He gets the vote in what is a trappy novice, with Far L'Amore feared most unless there's support for newcomer Baronetti.
Twice-raced MYCOLOURSORYOURS arrives on the back of an encouraging Newbury fifth (form franked) so gets the nod
(1) Ladronne 6/1, Took advantage of his reduced mark when scoring at Doncaster (24f) in March and bounced back from a lesser run when second to Post Chaise at this course (23.9f) later the same month. Only sixth at Sedgefield (21.1f) 13 days ago, but he could fare better back up in trip. He was on tougher terms with Post Chaise when second to that rival here in March.
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1st (3) (6/5 +31%) Post Chaise
1.2
6/5(+31%)
(3) Post Chaise 6/5, Resumed winning ways in a change of headgear in amateurs' handicap chase at this course (23.9f) in March and ran at least as well when second at Southwell (the winner has scored again since) a month ago. Leading contender. 4-10 over fences; might be a tad high in the weights but should give his running.
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2nd (6) (11/4 +50%) Benny Baloo
2.75
11/4(+50%)
(6) Benny Baloo 11/4, Showed improved from sent chasing last season, opening his Rules account in novice handicap at this course (23.9f) on Boxing Day. Ran creditably when third back here in February, so he could leave a below-par effort at Hexham behind returned to this venue. The handicapper has looked in charge since his last win and stamina is not assured.
5
3rd (5) (3/1 +50%) Croagh Patrick
3
3/1(+50%)
(5) Croagh Patrick 3/1, A while since his last win but he's been a consistent performer in the main, finishing runner-up 4 times in 2023/24. However, he's been below form on his last 2 starts, so he needs to get back on track as he returns to this longer trip. Below par last twice; usually consistent but he does lack a cutting edge (2-31 overall).
7
4th (7) (14/1 +30%) Roxboro Road
14
14/1(+30%)
(7) Roxboro Road 14/1, Three-time winner in 2021 but has largely struggled since, though he did show his first form for his current yard when fourth of 12 in handicap chase at Huntingdon (23.6f) last month. Still looks to be up against it from out of the weights. Bit better last time but has stamina to prove and being 7lb wrong is no help.
2
|PU| (2) (14/1 -40%) Tide Times
14
14/1(-40%)
(2) Tide Times 14/1, All 4 of his wins over fences have come at Ludlow, with his latest success over 23.8f in December. However, let down by his jumping when pulled up at the same course on his last 2 outings. Cheekpieces now reached for. On a good mark but cheekpieces are turned to after two below-par efforts.
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Post Chaise backed up his victory over 3m here with a runner-up effort at Southwell and he should remain competitive off a 2lb higher rating. However, the vote goes to BENNY BALOO, who reached the frame at Hexham and has to compete off a 2lb higher figure now. Tim Easterby's seven-year-old should have no issues with this step up in trip and he can record his second course victory. Croagh Patrick completes the shortlist.
POST CHAISE arrives in good form, finding only a next-time-out winner too strong at Southwell on his latest outing, so he is taken to add to his tally back at this course. Ladronne could be the one to give the selection most to think about returned to this longer distance, with course-winner Benny Baloo also in the mix.
Post Chaise is probably the most likely winner but LADRONNE has a pull in the weights with him on their clash here in March.
(3) Nammos 22/1, Sold cheaply and offered little on first outing since leaving Jane Chapple-Hyam after 4 months off when seventh of 8 in minor event (11/1) at Pontefract (6f, heavy) 31 days ago. Runner-up on three of her first five starts but well beaten on last month's stable debut.
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(8) (22/1 -38%) Havana Rose
22
22/1(-38%)
(8) Havana Rose 22/1, Showed more pace but her finishing effort was tame when tenth of 14 in handicap at Newcastle (6f, 20/1) just under 3 weeks ago. Percentage call is to look elsewhere. Inconsistent and down the field last time, but on a handy mark and not written off.
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1st (1) (6/1 +45%) Cori Glory
6
6/1(+45%)
(1) Cori Glory 6/1, Below form when eighth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (8f, 12/1) 6 months ago. Will need to hit the ground running if she's to add a second career victory to her tally. Signed off last season with a below-par run but she returns on a competitive mark.
5
2nd (5) (7/2 +30%) Happier
3.5
7/2(+30%)
(5) Happier 7/2, Best effort of the season when fifth of 13 in handicap (20/1) at Ripon (6f, good to firm) just under 2 weeks ago. Should be spot on now trying 7f for the first time. 0-10 in handicaps but has often run well and holds each-way claims.
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3rd (4) (10/3 -33%) Lokana
3.333333
10/3(-33%)
(4) Lokana 10/3, 6/1, put her experience to good use to get off the mark after 8 months off in 10-runner maiden at Thirsk (7f, soft) 19 days ago. Makes handicap debut and could kick on now up and running. Won Thirsk maiden three weeks ago on her fifth start and has potential off opening mark.
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4th (7) (20/1 -67%) Petra Celera
20
20/1(-67%)
(7) Petra Celera 20/1, Course winner. Fifth of 6 in handicap (10/1) at Lingfield (7f, AW) back in January, merely closing up late. First run for yard after leaving K. R. Burke. Others more persuasive. Course maiden winner who has gone very close off today's mark; not ruled out on yard debut.
2
5th (2) (2/1 +27%) Cue's Beau
2
2/1(+27%)
(2) Cue's Beau 2/1, Bounced back to best to resume winning ways in 9-runner handicap (7/1) at Ayr (7.2f, good) 24 days ago. Is now 2-2 on the surface and every chance he can extend that to 3. Narrow win at Ayr last time; just 2lb higher today and lightly raced.
6
6th (6) (13/2 +35%) Taygar
6.5
13/2(+35%)
(6) Taygar 13/2, Made a winning debut last April but failed to build on that, well held in listed Two-Year-Old Trophy at Redcar (6f, good, 80/1) when last seen 7 months ago. Hood on 1st time. Hasn't progressed since debut win but that's been her only start on slow ground.
16:40 Catterick Handicap (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
LOKANA was an impressive all-the-way winner of a Thirsk maiden earlier this month and, with improvement likely, she gets the vote to follow up on her handicap debut. Cue's Beau looks an obvious danger, having struck at Ayr last time and being Ed Dunlop's only runner on the card. Happier is creeping down to a dangerous mark but has her stamina to prove, while a hooded Taygar also deserves a mention.
A few in with a squeak but HAPPIER turned in her best effort of the season when fifth at Ripon just under a fortnight ago and, now trying 7f for the first time, she should be spot on. Cue's Beau is 2-2 on turf but she may have to settle for silver on this occasion, with handicap-debutante Lokana rounding off the shortlist.
The 3yo LOKANA won a maiden at Thirsk in good style three weeks ago and her pedigree suggests she will be capable of better still.
(5) Charles Morin 4/1, 16/1, third of 11 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 36 days ago. Form of 1m Kempton handicap debut third franked; likely to be thereabouts..
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2nd (1) (11/8 +21%) Beach Point
1.375
11/8(+21%)
(1) Beach Point 11/8, 1 win from 3 runs this year. 5/2, career best when winning 15-runner handicap at Doncaster (8f, firm) 5 days ago, overcoming some trouble in running. Can defy a penalty. Won going away over 1m on Saturday; extra yardage now a help; good shout under 6lb penalty.
3
3rd (3) (33/1 -32%) Takeover Target
33
33/1(-32%)
(3) Takeover Target 33/1, Seventh of 8 in handicap (28/1) at Doncaster (10.2f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Others more persuasive. Yet to get competitive in handicaps; others are preferred again.
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4th (6) (10/1 -54%) Newfangled
10
10/1(-54%)
(6) Newfangled 10/1, Respectable fourth of 11 in handicap at Bath (8f, heavy, 4/1) 17 days ago, nearest finish. Can give a good account. 4l behind Beach Point when fourth at Bath latest and needs improvement to go close.
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5th (7) (4/1 -60%) Magic Rascal
4
4/1(-60%)
(7) Magic Rascal 4/1, Promising sort. Second of 12 in handicap at Bath (10.2f, good, 7/1) 8 days ago, pulling hard. Tongue strap on 1st time. Merits consideration. Clear of third when close second at Bath last week; well-in off same mark; tongue-tie on.
8
6th (8) (22/1 -57%) Dire Wolf
22
22/1(-57%)
(8) Dire Wolf 22/1, Winner here in January. Respectable sixth of 12 in handicap at Windsor (8.1f, good to soft, 20/1) 24 days ago. Won off 2lb higher on AW here in January but only sixth at Windsor latest.
9
7th (9) (16/1 +36%) Clear Justice
16
16/1(+36%)
(9) Clear Justice 16/1, Poor maiden. Eighth of 11 in handicap at Bath (8f, heavy, 7/1) on return 17 days ago. Second in 7f turf handicap last autumn but behind a few of these on Bath return.
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8th (2) (100/1 -150%) Nina Rapida
100
100/1(-150%)
(2) Nina Rapida 100/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 66/1, tenth of 12 in handicap at Windsor (8.1f, good to soft) 24 days ago. Well beaten in pair of 1m Windsor handicaps for new yard last month; can only be watched.
4
9th (4) (40/1 -186%) Aussie Star
40
40/1(-186%)
(4) Aussie Star 40/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 16/1, fourth of 6 in maiden at Kempton (11f) 22 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Hasn't achieved much when fourth in AW maidens this year; opening mark demands improvement.
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10th (10) (150/1 -200%) Escape The Grape
150
150/1(-200%)
(10) Escape The Grape 150/1, 33/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, ninth of 11 in handicap at Bath (8f, heavy) 17 days ago. Plenty to find on form. Well beaten in all three handicaps and likely booked for another struggle.
16:50 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 9f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
BEACH POINT was hugely impressive when justifying favouritism at Doncaster last Saturday, particularly as plenty went wrong in the run. The extra furlong is unlikely to pose any problems and he is fancied to defy a 6lb penalty. Magic Rascal looked slightly unlucky not to win at Bath, meeting interference over 1f out and being carried left by the winner inside the last. He now wears a tongue-tie and rates the biggest threat, ahead of Charles Morin.
The progressive BEACH POINT was value extra when off the mark at Doncaster 5 days ago so looks up to defying a penalty. Magic Rascal showed big improvement despite refusing to settle when just edged out at Bath and looks the obvious threat with Newfangled best of the others.
Recent improvers Beach Point and MAGIC RASCAL look the pair to focus on here, with a narrow preference for the latter.
(9) Screened 6/1, Jack Hobbs mare. Dam, fair hurdle winner around 3m, half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 3m) Banjaxed Girl and useful chaser (stayed 3½m) Gorsky Island. Has undergone breathing operation ahead of this debut and wears tongue strap. Dam's siblings include a couple of good bumper winners; notable connections; interesting.
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(6) (18/1 -13%) Storming George
18
18/1(-13%)
(6) Storming George 18/1, £32,000 3-y-o, Order of St George gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler Nickelforce. Dam, point winner, half-sister to bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler (stays 2½m) Glencassley. £32,000 3yo; out of a point-winning half-sister to a bumper/hurdle winner.
3
1st (3) (9/4 +25%) Not So Sobers
2.25
9/4(+25%)
(3) Not So Sobers 9/4, Second of 11 in bumper at this C&D (good to soft, 8/1) on NH debut 43 days ago. Sets the standard and there could be more to come, so obvious claims. Promising debut in C&D event six weeks ago; leading player on bare figures.
1
2nd (1) (11/4 +0%) Jafimgoso
2.75
11/4(+0%)
(1) Jafimgoso 11/4, Left debut form well behind when landing an 11-runner event at Warwick last month, only needing to be kept up to his work. Clearly had something to spare and seems likely to do better still. Suited by the switch to good ground at Warwick and may well build on that success.
10
3rd (10) (200/1 -203%) Dartmouth Rose
200
200/1(-203%)
(10) Dartmouth Rose 200/1, Bred to stay well and didn't offer much encouragement when eighth at Southwell on debut 9 days ago. Others make more appeal. Achieved little at Southwell last week on debut.
2
4th (2) (7/2 +56%) Aviation
3.5
7/2(+56%)
(2) Aviation 7/2, Martaline gelding. Half-brother to bumper winner Flemensface and fairly useful 2¾m hurdle winner Flemenstide. Of obvious interest on debut. Unraced for Gordon Elliott; half-brother to a bumper/hurdle winner; interesting recruit.
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5th (8) (25/1 -79%) Yorgunnabeplucky
25
25/1(-79%)
(8) Yorgunnabeplucky 25/1, €17,000 3-y-o, £20,000 4-y-o, Yorgunnabelucky gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdle winner/useful chaser Pougne Bobbi, stayed 2¾m. Placed on second of 2 starts in Irish points (Apr 21). Not dismissed. Irish point form is hard to weigh up; joined new connections for £20,000.
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6th (5) (6/1 +8%) Shady Wadey
6
6/1(+8%)
(5) Shady Wadey 6/1, Half-brother to 3 winners, including a dual bumper winner, and offered plenty to work on when fifth at Ludlow on debut a month ago. Sort to improve and worth taking a chance on. Reluctant to go to the start but came home nicely at Ludlow, staying on for fifth.
4
7th (4) (14/1 +44%) Seeyainthesuninn
14
14/1(+44%)
(4) Seeyainthesuninn 14/1, £18,000 3-y-o, Wings of Eagles gelding. Half-brother to numerous winners, including bumper winner/useful hurdler Zulu Oscar and bumper winner Ishkhara Lady. Dam unraced. Makes appeal on paper. £18,000 3yo; siblings include three bumper winners.
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8th (7) (9/1 +73%) Tiger Crown
9
9/1(+73%)
(7) Tiger Crown 9/1, Ribchester gelding. Half-brother to numerous winners, including useful 2m hurdler Wonder Laish. Dam unraced. Interesting newcomer for shrewd yard. Nicely bred but yard is 0-10 in bumpers.
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Not So Sobers occupied the runner-up berth over track and trip on debut last month and, with normal improvement, he ought to go close. However, he could come out second best to JAFIMGOSO, who took a big leap forward from his first start when scoring by over three lengths at Warwick and he could have plenty more to offer. Dan Skelton's five-year-old can defy his 7lb penalty, while any market support for Screened would also be interesting.
SHADY WADEY has an appealing pedigree and made a promising start when fifth at Ludlow on debut, so he's taken to improve past the likes of Not So Sobers and the penalised Jafimgoso. Aviation looks the best of the newcomers.
The main form contenders are NOT SO SOBERS, Jafimgoso and Shady Wadey. Screened and Aviation are interesting newcomers.
(8) Lilla Cross 50/1, 200/1, twelfth of 13 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f) 24 days ago, left behind 3f out. Hard to warm to up significantly in trip with cheekpieces now enlisted. Engaged 2.30 Yarmouth Wednesday. 12-race maiden who was well held at Yarmouth (1m6f) yesterday in first-time cheekpieces..
3
1st (3) (3/1 +0%) Wannabe Brave
3
3/1(+0%)
(3) Wannabe Brave 3/1, Held back by inexperience over hurdles at Huntingdon (19.6f) in March but strong in betting and took advantage of drop in grade to double his tally on the Flat in handicap at Wolverhampton (16.5f) 26 days ago. Enters calculations again. Won at Wolverhampton (2m) last month; 4lb higher here, he still looks well treated..
4
2nd (4) (7/2 +53%) Further Measure
3.5
7/2(+53%)
(4) Further Measure 7/2, Course winner. Sixteen runs since last win in 2023. Creditable neck second of 7 to Taxiing in handicap at this C&D (11/4) 14 days ago. Now found only one too good on 2 of his last 3 starts and he's undoubtedly capable of defying this reduced mark. Beaten a neck over C&D last time, he can go close again..
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3rd (6) (7/2 -5%) Pfingstberg
3.5
7/2(-5%)
(6) Pfingstberg 7/2, Promising individual who ran well on the back of 8 months off having been set a lot to do when third of 10 in handicap (7/2) at this course (14f) 21 days ag, keeping on. Remains capable of better now stamina is tested further and shortlisted. 0-9 but close 3rd stepping up to 1m6f here last time..
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4th (5) (6/1 -50%) Taxiing
6
6/1(-50%)
(5) Taxiing 6/1, 2 wins from 6 runs this year. 10/1, career best when winning 7-runner handicap at this C&D 14 days ago, by neck from Further Measure. Rider's claim more than off-sets his latest weight rise and she's another with claims again. Beat three of these over C&D last time and holds every chance once again..
2
5th (2) (6/1 +20%) Grand Duchess Olga
6
6/1(+20%)
(2) Grand Duchess Olga 6/1, C&D winner. 11/1, good ½-length third of 7 to Taxiing in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago. That was her first start for 4 months and she could well be sharper with that under her belt. A dual course winner, she finished third here last time following a break; chances.
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6th (7) (9/1 +36%) Shield Of Honour
9
9/1(+36%)
(7) Shield Of Honour 9/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time, first run since leaving Nick Littmoden, shaped as if better for the run when 5 lengths fifth of 7 to Taxiing in handicap (9/1) at this C&D on UK flat debut 14 days ago. This ought to reveal more. Fifth on British debut behind three of his rivals here two weeks ago; needs to improve..
9
7th (9) (28/1 +15%) Little Tiger
28
28/1(+15%)
(9) Little Tiger 28/1, Maiden. 22/1, fourth of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (16.6f) in September, fading over 1f out. More needed if he's to feature on the back of 8 months off. 0-8 and no sign of progress on the step up to 2m last September when last seen.
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8th (1) (25/1 -108%) Oyamal
25
25/1(-108%)
(1) Oyamal 25/1, Maiden who again ran well granted the run of the race when runner-up at Southwell (12f) in March. Well below that level when last of 9 in handicap at Yarmouth (10.1f, good, 8/1) 23 days ago, losing place quickly 2f out. Up significantly in trip returned to AW. Has run well when placed at big odds on last two AW starts; tries 2m for first time..
17:10 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
WANNABE BRAVE showed the benefit of a spin over hurdles when he successfully reverted to the Flat at Wolverhampton last month and, with Wesley Joyce's 3lb claim partially negating a 4lb rise, the James Fanshawe-trained gelding has a live chance of following up. Taxiing edged out Further Measure (second), Grand Duchess Olga (third) and Shield Of Honour (fifth) when scoring over C&D a fortnight ago and rates the chief threat to the selection.
PFINGSTBERG ran well on the back of an 8-month break when third over 14f here 21 days ago, keeping on having been set a lot to do. Open to further progress now his stamina is tested further, he could just be worth chancing to build on that effort now. Wolverhampton-scorer Wannabe Brave rates next best, with Further Measure another to bear in mind from what rates a workable mark.
Grand Duchess Olga can finish ahead of her three rivals from two weeks ago, but preference is for WANNABE BRAVE who won last time.
(7) Key Look 5/1, C&D winner. Produced her best effort of the year when third of 14 in handicap (14/1) back at this C&D (good) 10 days ago, nearest finish. Shortlisted. Two C&D wins; creditable third over C&D last week; has to enter reckoning.
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(3) (7/2 -5%) Without Delay
3.5
7/2(-5%)
(3) Without Delay 7/2, Value for extra when doubling her tally in 10-runner handicap at Musselburgh (8f, good, 9/2) 20 days ago, racing freely out wide. Remains on a workable mark so she could be able to follow up. Won at Musselburgh (1m) three weeks ago; run well over C&D before; respected up 3lb.
4
(4) (16/1 +11%) Sparkle In His Eye
16
16/1(+11%)
(4) Sparkle In His Eye 16/1, Has been struggling for form of late, last of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f, 50/1) 59 days ago. Is edging back down in the weights but others still preferred. Struggled on AW this year; return to turf and refitting of headgear need to revive him.
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(10) (22/1 +0%) Blackintime
22
22/1(+0%)
(10) Blackintime 22/1, In first-time cheekpieces, again finished well held when ninth of 11 in maiden at Southwell (7.1f, 150/1) in February. Needs to leave her previous form behind as she makes her handicap debut (headgear discarded). Well held in three runs on AW but bred to be better than opening mark of 45; check betting.
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1st (2) (10/3 +33%) Homer Stokes
3.333333
10/3(+33%)
(2) Homer Stokes 10/3, Has dropped to a career-low mark and finished closer than of late when 2¾ lengths fourth of 13 in handicap (14/1) at Ayr (7.2f, good) 9 days ago. Task is now to build on his latest effort. Latest Ayr fourth creditable but hasn't won on turf since debut nearly three years ago.
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2nd (11) (9/2 +82%) Miss Willows
4.5
9/2(+82%)
(11) Miss Willows 9/2, Not in the same form as previous outing when tenth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f, 16/1) in October. Has work to do after 7 months off (has had a wind op). Yet to threaten in handicaps; has had wind op ahead of reappearance.
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3rd (5) (11/2 +0%) Rockin Rosa
5.5
11/2(+0%)
(5) Rockin Rosa 11/2, Wasted no time getting back to form when third of 13 in handicap at this C&D (good, 9/1) 23 days ago, though was again slowly away. Back down to her last winning mark so she can make her presence felt. Held up; needs things to drop right but latest C&D third shows she arrives in form.
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4th (8) (7/1 +50%) Secret Daay
7
7/1(+50%)
(8) Secret Daay 7/1, Remains a maiden after 21 Flat runs. Back in handicap company, was beaten only 1¾ lengths when eighth of 12 at Newcastle (7.1f, 13/2) 45 days ago. Has been consistent in the main this year so could be thereabouts. 0-21; placed over C&D last year but others stronger for the win again.
1
5th (1) (11/1 +8%) Motawaazy
11
11/1(+8%)
(1) Motawaazy 11/1, Four-time course winner, but his last victory came back in 2022. Fared little better than on his return when tenth of 12 in handicap at this course (6f, good, 22/1) 10 days ago. Others more persuasive at present. Four course wins but has struggled for form in recent times.
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6th (6) (2/1 +69%) Coloane
2
2/1(+69%)
(6) Coloane 2/1, Remains a maiden after 17 Flat runs. In first-time hood, failed to come on for recent run when fifth of 9 in handicap (10/1) at Beverley (7.4f, good) 17 days ago. It's still early days for her current yard, though. 0-17 but not long with this yard and led for long way at Beverley latest; could pop up.
12
7th (12) (50/1 +24%) Megatron
50
50/1(+24%)
(12) Megatron 50/1, Remains with little form, making his return from 7 months off when eleventh of 13 in handicap (66/1) at this C&D (good) 23 days ago. Best watched. Poor maiden; well held on C&D reappearance 23 days ago; easy to look elsewhere.
17:15 Catterick Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
Having overcome a wide draw at Musselburgh earlier this month, WITHOUT DELAY was value for further than the narrow winning distance that day. A 3lb rise in the ratings looks more than workable for Tracy Waggott's mare and she's taken to complete a double. The biggest danger could be Key Look, who posted her best effort of the year when third over C&D recently, while Homer Stokes is likely to benefit from this drop into a 0-55 event.
WITHOUT DELAY did well in the circumstances when getting back to winning ways at Musselburgh last time, not settling fully having raced wide without cover, so she can build on her latest effort to score again. The main danger could be Rockin Rosa, who bounced back to form when third at this C&D on her latest outing, with Key Look also considered.
There's a chance COLOANE still just needed it at Beverley last time and she's starting to look dangerously well handicapped.
(4) Premiere Ligne 10/3, Dual winner in France. Yet to taste success on these shores but returned to action (on back of a wind op) with a creditable third of 14 in handicap at Windsor (10f, good, 10/1) 38 days ago. Proven at this sort of trip and respected. Back after wind op with encouraging Windsor third (form franked); big shout off same mark.
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2nd (1) (4/1 +38%) Chips And Rice
4
4/1(+38%)
(1) Chips And Rice 4/1, Won twice on AW/turf last season and posted best effort (in first-time tongue tie) when runner-up at Epsom (8.5f) in September. Shaped as if better for the run after 7 months off when fifth at Brighton (10f) 23 days ago and she's not had many goes at this trip. Not disgraced when a returning fifth at Brighton; needs considering off a 2lb lower mark.
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3rd (2) (5/1 -50%) Genesius
5
5/1(-50%)
(2) Genesius 5/1, Back to winning ways at Thirsk last June and held form well thereafter, ending last season with a solid second at Catterick (12f) when last seen in October. Respected on return operating from same mark. Reliable sort who ended 2023 with a good Catterick second; much respected on his return.
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4th (7) (10/1 +17%) New Dayrell
10
10/1(+17%)
(7) New Dayrell 10/1, Winner at Sandown (10f) last August but didn't really kick on thereafter. Mark has fallen plenty as a result but typically raced freely on return when fourth of 5 in handicap at Salisbury (9.9f, heavy) 18 days ago. Usual hood again left off here. Without usual hood when only fourth of five at Salisbury on return; headgear is again off.
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5th (6) (9/1 -29%) Mildyjama
9
9/1(-29%)
(6) Mildyjama 9/1, Dual winner at up to 11f for Ralph Beckett in 2023. Creditable midfield effort on return/yard debut at Windsor last month and testing ground may not have been ideal when third at Salisbury (9.9f) latest. Not one to write off from easing mark. Cheekpieces on when solid Salisbury third latest; she ought to be in the shake-up again.
3
6th (3) (12/1 -9%) Tarbaan
12
12/1(-9%)
(3) Tarbaan 12/1, 9/1, last of 7 in handicap at this course (10f, good to firm) 12 days ago, weakening over 1f out. Visor replaces blinkers now. Last of seven here 12 days ago; visor replaces blinkers now with something to prove.
5
7th (5) (9/2 -50%) Letaba
4.5
9/2(-50%)
(5) Letaba 9/2, Shed maiden tag at Chelmsford (10f) in December and showed benefit of a recent run when winning 7-runner handicap at Kempton (11f) 22 days ago. Possibilities from 2 lb higher back up in trip/returned to turf. Resumed winning ways in Kempton handicap 22 days ago; up 2lb but he's not taken lightly.
17:20 Lingfield Handicap (Class 5) 12f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Letaba is an obvious player having won two of his last three starts, but those victories came on the all-weather and his record of 0 from 10 on turf must be a concern. Genesius is worthy of consideration despite having a 205-day absence to overcome, but narrow preference is for PREMIERE LIGNE. He wasn't far behind the now 87-rated Kotari at Windsor 38 days ago and could well improve for that first outing since September.
PREMIERE LIGNE has yet to win on these shores but he ran well after 7 months off/following wind surgery when third at Windsor 38 days ago, and with the return to this longer trip in his favour, he looks a big player. Recent Kempton winner Letaba and the returning Genesius are others fancied to be in the shake-up.
Ex-French PREMIERE LIGNE teed himself up well for this when an encouraging reappearance Windsor third and gets the nod
(5) Pana To Milan 5/1, Latest win in hurdle at Thurles in March. 10/1, creditable second of 12 in handicap hurdle at Wexford (20f, heavy) 5 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Cheekpieces back on. Not taken lightly. Hurdle/chase winner this year and another solid effort at Wexford last week.
7
(7) (11/2 -22%) Prince Of Air
5.5
11/2(-22%)
(7) Prince Of Air 11/2, Career best when winning 13-runner handicap chase at Tramore (15.5f, good to soft, 10/1) 32 days ago by 1¼ lengths from Mahlers Cove, a blemish-free round of jumping proving key. Respected. Second win at Tramore when beating Mahlers Cove in a 1m7f handicap chase a month ago.
12
(12) (12/1 +14%) Thelonglad
12
12/1(+14%)
(12) Thelonglad 12/1, 11/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, bit below form ninth of 25 in handicap hurdle at Naas (16f, soft) 49 days ago. Makes chase debut. Makes handicap chase debut. Last two runs over hurdles weren't too shoddy and he could make a chaser.
2
(2) (33/1 +0%) Deadheat
33
33/1(+0%)
(2) Deadheat 33/1, Pulled up in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (21.2f, heavy, 40/1) 120 days ago, losing place around 4 out. Four of his six wins were gained in France and his two wins in Ireland were in 2020.
4
1st (4) (3/1 +40%) General Clermont
3
3/1(+40%)
(4) General Clermont 3/1, Unreliable type. One win from 34 NH runs. Good second of 15 in novice chase at Tramore (21.8f, good, 9/1) 31 days ago. Player with a repeat. 0-6 as a chaser but was second to a Mullins horse last time in a beginners' event.
13
2nd (13) (5/1 +38%) Barbaha Queen
5
5/1(+38%)
(13) Barbaha Queen 5/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2022. Creditable third of 6 in handicap chase at Clonmel (23f, soft, 6/1) 35 days ago. Drop back in trip will suit. Saves her best form for Clonmel where she ran respectably out of the weights last time.
9
3rd (9) (8/1 +50%) Druim Samhraidh
8
8/1(+50%)
(9) Druim Samhraidh 8/1, First run since leaving L J Morgan when ninth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (19.8f, heavy, 6/1) 106 days ago. Makes chase debut. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Makes handicap chase debut. Has placed form over hurdles but he's an 11yo making his chase debut.
1
4th (1) (33/1 -32%) Brown Monday
33
33/1(-32%)
(1) Brown Monday 33/1, 14/1, pulled up in hunter chase at Punchestown (20.2f, soft) 20 days ago, no response. Makes handicap chase debut. His second in a 2m chase at Roscommon in August 2022 is a standout.
6
5th (6) (16/5 +29%) Mahlers Cove
3.2
16/5(+29%)
(6) Mahlers Cove 16/5, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 10/3, creditable third of 14 in handicap chase at Tipperary (16.5f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Can give a good account. Compiling a solid profile in handicap chases and won't mind what the weather does.
10
6th (10) (9/2 +55%) Lakomet Of Saints
4.5
9/2(+55%)
(10) Lakomet Of Saints 9/2, 20/1, 3 lengths fourth of 13 to Prince of Air in handicap chase at Tramore (15.5f, good to soft) on debut over fences 32 days ago. Maiden on the Flat and over hurdles but he was only 3l away on chase debut at Tramore.
8
7th (8) (18/1 -13%) Added Bonus
18
18/1(-13%)
(8) Added Bonus 18/1, Latest win in chase at Thurles in February. 12/1, twelfth of 15 in handicap chase at Thurles (20.3f, heavy) 68 days ago. Poor latest effort and not sure why, but previous winning form brings him into it.
3
|PU| (3) (15/2 -7%) The Declaimer
7.5
15/2(-7%)
(3) The Declaimer 15/2, Fair winner at 16f over hurdles. Shaped much better than the result after 22 months when seventh of 13 to Prince of Air in handicap chase at Tramore (15.5f, good to soft) 32 days ago, keeping on when bad mistake last. Interesting (potentially well handicapped on hurdles form). Behind some of these at Tramore but only beaten 8l and a late mistake didn't help.
11
|PU| (11) (28/1 +15%) Grizabella
28
28/1(+15%)
(11) Grizabella 28/1, 150/1, thirteenth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (10.7f). Off 7 months. Makes chase debut. Poor on last hurdle outing. Makes handicap chase debut. 1m2f winner two years ago; not bred for jumping and went 0-7 over hurdles.
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
General Clermont built on his reappearance fourth in a handicap hurdle at Naas last month when finishing a respectable second over 2m6f in a beginners chase at Tramore. However, this drop in trip might be on the sharp side for the son of Balko and last-time-out winner PRINCE OF AIR may have his measure. A 68-day break seemed to work the oracle for Philip Rothwell's gelding when he won at Tramore and a 7lb rise looks workable. Mahlers Cove and Pana To Milan are also worth a second look.
THE DECLAIMER shaped well back from a lengthy absence when seventh to Prince of Air at Tramore and he's taken to come out on top this time off what remains a handy mark on hurdles form. Prince of Air's jumping should be an asset again, while the drop back in trip will suit Barbaha Queen.
The consistent MAHLERS COVE won't mind what the weather does and he can reverse Tramore placings with Prince Of Air.
(13) Sunny Street 5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Eighth of 9 in handicap at Haydock (8f, good, 10/1) 12 days ago. Obvious claims if he can put that poor showing behind hi, The form pick judged on first four races; needs to bounce back from a heavy defeat on turf.
12
2nd (12) (9/1 -80%) Star Runner
9
9/1(-80%)
(12) Star Runner 9/1, Twice-raced maiden. 7/4, fourth of 8 in minor event at Newcastle (8f), not knocked about. Off 9 months. Not one to write off yet. Fair form taking minor honours last summer in two AW novice events; gelded this spring.
5
3rd (5) (30/1 -50%) Detroit Lion
30
30/1(-50%)
(5) Detroit Lion 30/1, Twice-raced maiden. Tenth of 13 in minor event at Redcar (7f, good, 5/1). Off 7 months. Modest 2yo form at Newbury (7f, heavy); disappointing at Redcar (7f, good) two weeks later.
11
4th (11) (11/2 +8%) Shamran
5.5
11/2(+8%)
(11) Shamran 11/2, Kingman colt. Dam unraced sister to smart 11f-1¾m winner Cedar Mountain and half-sister to high-class winner up to 1m Moonlight Cloud. Worthy of interest if market speaks in his favour. By Kingman; yard's 3yos are 6-10 on AW this year, so market strength would be major signal.
14
5th (14) (22/1 +45%) Voyeur
22
22/1(+45%)
(14) Voyeur 22/1, Once-raced maiden. 17/2, last of 7 in maiden at this course (7f) on debut 35 days ago. 17-2 for 7f maiden here five weeks ago but looked very green and tailed off.
3
6th (3) (50/1 -52%) Twin Earth
50
50/1(-52%)
(3) Twin Earth 50/1, Making GB/IRE Flat debut. 18/1, seventh of 11 in bumper at Haydock (15.6f, good to firm) 12 days ago, doing too much too soon. Flat bred; ran out of steam in three bumpers this year, with debut his best form.
7
7th (7) (5/2 +50%) Historic City
2.5
5/2(+50%)
(7) Historic City 5/2, Promising individual. 9/1, sixth of 14 in maiden at Leicester (7f, good) on debut 12 days ago, nearest finish. Should have more to offer. 9-1, fair form in 6th of 14 at Leicester (7f, good) 12 days ago, having been green in rear.
10
8th (10) (14/1 -17%) Salik
14
14/1(-17%)
(10) Salik 14/1, €30,000 yearling, resold 28,000 gns yearling, Australia colt. Half-brother to several winners, including useful 1m-1¼m winner Grande Melody and 1¼m winner Crystal Swan. Notable newcomer. 28,000gns yearling; Australia half-brother to 5 winners including Grande Melody (RPR 111).
6
9th (6) (8/1 +20%) Hazem
8
8/1(+20%)
(6) Hazem 8/1, Shamardal gelding. Dam, 11.5f/1½m winner, half-sister to high-class 9.5f-13.5f winner (stayed 2m) Jakkalberry and very smart winner up to 11f Crackerjack King. From a good family and merits respect. Looks bred for further but major yard runs two, so market can give further clues.
9
10th (9) (20/1 +50%) Maple
20
20/1(+50%)
(9) Maple 20/1, Twice-raced maiden. 80/1, tenth of 11 in minor event at Leicester (7f, soft). Off 8 months. Others make more appeal. Faded right out of it in 7f novice events last July (AW) and September (soft).
16
11th (16) (40/1 -21%) Yellow Lemons
40
40/1(-21%)
(16) Yellow Lemons 40/1, Twice-raced maiden. 50/1, eighth of 9 in maiden at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) 35 days ago. Late foal; beat only one home in both of her first two races and may be one for later on.
15
12th (15) (11/1 -120%) Groovy Baby
11
11/1(-120%)
(15) Groovy Baby 11/1, Promising individual. 17/2, second of 5 in minor event at this course (7f) on debut, no match for winner. Off 6 months. Hood on 1st time. Likely to improve. 17-2 for five-runner novice here (7f) in November and showed up well to be 2nd; now hooded.
2
13th (2) (66/1 -164%) Tailorman
66
66/1(-164%)
(2) Tailorman 66/1, Once-raced maiden on Flat. Fourth of 5 in minor event (25/1) at Windsor (10f, good to firm) on flat debut 10 days ago. Promise in bumpers; 4th of five in Windsor novice (1m2f, good to firm; 25-1) ten days ago.
8
14th (8) (150/1 -127%) Leitrim Spirit
150
150/1(-127%)
(8) Leitrim Spirit 150/1, Once-raced maiden. Last of 12 in maiden at Newmarket (7f, good, 150/1) on debut 37 days ago. 150-1 when last of 12 in maiden at Newmarket (7f, good) last month, failing to show much.
1
15th (1) (150/1 +40%) Infantryman
150
150/1(+40%)
(1) Infantryman 150/1, Once-raced maiden on Flat. 250/1, twelfth of 13 in minor event at Windsor (8.1f, heavy) on flat debut 17 days ago. Three bumpers and recent 1m novice at Windsor (250-1) suggest he is best watched for now.
4
16th (4) (150/1 -127%) Masonry
150
150/1(-127%)
(4) Masonry 150/1, Mayson filly. Half-sister to winner up to 7f The Meter. Dam unraced. Not an obvious sort on paper. Mayson filly; others are more striking on paper.
17:42 Chelmsford Stakes (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
The only runner to have earned an official rating, Sunny Street sets the standard off a mark of 81 and rates a key player being kept to novice company. However, there should be lots more to come from HISTORIC CITY, who wasn't beaten far despite running green on debut at Leicester 12 days ago and, sure to be wiser, the son of Belardo could be a different proposition now he has some experience. Salik and Shamran are couple of newcomers to monitor in the betting.
GROOVY BABY offered plenty of encouragement when second here on debut 6 months ago and, with the hood fitted, there should be more to come from her, so she gets the nod over Sunny Street, who sets the standard but needs to bounce back. Hazem looks the pick of the newcomers.
Sunny Street has clearly the best form but has had five races and failed to convert. A chance is therefore taken on GROOVY BABY.
(10) Miss Calculation 18/1, In first-time blinkers, below form when ninth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (6f, 10/1) 27 days ago. Headgear quickly discarded, but needs to step up on what she's shown so far this year as she returns to turf. Has largely struggled on AW since joining this stable; others are preferred again.
2
2nd (2) (5/2 -11%) Langholm
2.5
5/2(-11%)
(2) Langholm 5/2, Hasn't won since successful at this C&D back in 2022 but he's been in good heart this season, third of 12 in handicap here (6f, good, 6/1) 10 days ago. Respected as he returns to this longer trip. C&D winner and placed three times here already this season; nice draw; should go well.
3
3rd (3) (15/2 -88%) Mr Strutter
7.5
15/2(-88%)
(3) Mr Strutter 15/2, Four-time C&D winner, with latest success here in October. Caught eye when seventh of 12 in handicap at this C&D (soft, 9/1) 29 days ago, finishing with running left. Major player at this venue. Landed fourth C&D win last autumn; late headway here latest and could be back in form.
1
4th (1) (11/2 +21%) Sunny Orange
5.5
11/2(+21%)
(1) Sunny Orange 11/2, Sole victory came on his debut in 2022. Ran to only a similar level as on reappearance when seventh of 11 in handicap (15/2) at Beverley (8.4f, good) 17 days ago. Lurks on a dangerous mark as he drops back in trip. 0-17 since 2yo debut and others are preferred again.
7
5th (7) (8/1 +33%) Josiebond
8
8/1(+33%)
(7) Josiebond 8/1, C&D winner. After 7 months off, not disgraced when sixth of 11 in handicap at Beverley (8.4f, good, 12/1) 17 days ago, no extra last ½f. Could fare better with her recent run behind her. Former C&D winner and entitled to come on for respectable reappearance; enters reckoning.
9
6th (9) (12/1 +14%) Rum Runner
12
12/1(+14%)
(9) Rum Runner 12/1, Eleven runs since his last win at this C&D in 2023. Seventh of 13 in handicap back at this C&D (good, 11/1) 23 days ago, nearest finish having typically been slowly away. Needs everything to drop right. C&D win last summer and some late headway from too far back here latest.
6
7th (6) (7/1 +22%) Elladora
7
7/1(+22%)
(6) Elladora 7/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2023, but ran best race for her current yard when fifth of 14 in handicap at this C&D (good, 12/1) 10 days ago. Races from 7 lb below her last winning mark so she's not discounted. Better signs for new yard when fifth over C&D last week; well treated if building on that.
5
8th (5) (16/1 -129%) Stop On Red
16
16/1(-129%)
(5) Stop On Red 16/1, C&D winner last summer. After just 2 days off, failed to come on his return when eighth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) in February. Capable of being in the mix if ready to go after a 3-month break. C&D classified win last year; found it tougher since so needs return to this venue to help.
8
9th (8) (66/1 -32%) Grand Style
66
66/1(-32%)
(8) Grand Style 66/1, Making her first start since leaving Alexandra Dunn, offered little after 3 months off when last of 9 in handicap (80/1) at Newcastle (7.1f) 20 days ago. Has plenty to prove. Ex French; has beaten a total of only one rival in five starts since coming to Britain..
4
10th (4) (15/2 +6%) Musical Masquerade
7.5
15/2(+6%)
(4) Musical Masquerade 15/2, In first-time visor, not discredited on his turf debut when third of 12 in handicap (16/1) at Pontefract (8f, soft) 22 days ago. Remains lightly raced for his age so he could still have more to offer. Low-mileage 5yo who may benefit from return to 7f after fading late over 1m latest.
11
11th (11) (125/1 -89%) Mr Gambino
125
125/1(-89%)
(11) Mr Gambino 125/1, Remains a maiden. Tried in cheekpieces after almost a year off, probably needed the run when last of 11 in handicap at this course (12.1f, good, 150/1) 10 days ago. Back down in trip with visor reapplied. 0-17; tailed off on 1m4f course reappearance last week; outsider.
17:50 Catterick Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
Recent solid form is thin on the ground and this looks a suitable opportunity for LANGHOLM to get back on the scoresheet. The eight-year-old's last victory was recorded over C&D almost two years ago and a return to this trip could prove fruitful. Six-time course winner Mr Strutter is still 3lb above his last winning mark, but he always warrants respect at this venue and may put up the most resistance to the selection, ahead of Elladora.
MR STRUTTER hasn't been seen to best effect at this venue on his last 2 starts, keeping on having raced well off the pace on his latest outing, so he looks one to keep on the right side as he bids for a fifth C&D success. Langholm has been placed here 3 times this season and isn't taken lightly, while Musical Masquerade is another to note.
His losing run is mounting up but LANGHOLM rarely runs a bad race here and should make a bold show from a handy draw for a front-runner.
(5) Mousey Brown 3/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Four wins from 10 runs last season. 25/1, eighteenth of 24 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (19.4f, good to soft) 23 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Difficult ask. Better hurdler than chaser but it's still early days and the ability is there to progress.
4
1st (4) (10/11 +17%) Hurricane Georgie
0.909091
10/11(+17%)
(4) Hurricane Georgie 10/11, Useful chaser. Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. Pulled up in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (20f, soft, 8/1) 172 days ago, never going well after. Back in calmer waters now and the clear form pick. She was second in this last year and is heavily favoured by these weights.
1
2nd (1) (7/2 +56%) Bella Bliss
3.5
7/2(+56%)
(1) Bella Bliss 7/2, Fairly useful chaser. Three wins from 13 runs last season. Creditable fourth of 10 in handicap chase (12/1) at Perth (23.8f, soft) 27 days ago. In the mix. This trip looks on the tight side and these terms aren't favourable.
2
3rd (2) (6/1 -9%) Bonnie Kellie
6
6/1(-9%)
(2) Bonnie Kellie 6/1, Fairly useful chaser. Course winner. Seventh of 10 in handicap hurdle at this course (19f, heavy, 7/2) 34 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Not discounted. She's a capable mare on her day and goes well here; tries cheekpieces.
3
4th (3) (9/2 -29%) Good As Hell
4.5
9/2(-29%)
(3) Good As Hell 9/2, Fairly useful chaser. Three wins from 13 runs last season. On the retreat when unseated rider last in handicap hurdle at Wexford (20f, heavy, 15/2) 5 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase and can take a step forward. Better chaser than hurdler and could go well if recapturing last year's good form.
6
5th (6) (16/1 +20%) Pebble Bleu
16
16/1(+20%)
(6) Pebble Bleu 16/1, Fair chaser. Pulled up in novice chase (11/1) at Killarney (20.8f, good to soft) 11 days ago, pulled up approaching 2 out. Has to prove that her much-improved second on chase debut at Thurles was no fluke.
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
Having pulled up on her last two outings, HURRICANE GEORGIE clearly comes with risks attached. However, the seven-year-old is 10lb clear off her nearest rival in the ratings and first time out this year could be the time to catch her. Good As Hell has been somewhat underwhelming on her last few appearances over hurdles and the Philip Fenton-trained mare needs a return to chasing to spark a revival, while Bonnie Kellie is another to bear in mind.
Not the easiest race to assess but Gordon Elliott's HURRICANE GEORGE is taken to bounce back in these calmer waters and edge out Good As Hell who can build on her recent Wexford effort. Bonnie Kellie and Bella Bliss can fight it out for minor honours.
A trappy race. HURRICANE GEORGIE has to steady the ship after two non-completions but she's best in at the weights.
(1) Swift Victory 7/2, Displayed an impressive turn of foot when making second nursery start a winning one in November and encouraging reappearance run when fourth at Kempton (1m) earlier this month, not clear run 1f out and running on. Handy draw to work from back on turf and of interest. Has possibilities provided his AW progress is transferred back to turf.
10
(10) (15/2 -25%) Berkshire Nugget
7.5
15/2(-25%)
(10) Berkshire Nugget 15/2, Showed much improved form making handicap debut (also gelded) when runner-up on return at Kempton (7f) in April. Couldn't quite repeat that level when third in a Goodwood maiden (1m, soft) since but the return to forecast better ground may help returned to handicaps. Beaten favourite in both outings this term but can't be written off yet.
9
1st (9) (11/1 -10%) Blake
11
11/1(-10%)
(9) Blake 11/1, Zoffany colt. Made the frame on 2 of his 3 starts in novice/maidens and took a step forward granted the run of things when second of 4 in handicap at Doncaster (1m) 3 weeks ago. Likely he needs to pull out more in what rates a stronger affair, however. Form figures of 5332 reflect his steady progress; second at Doncaster latest.
5
2nd (5) (5/1 +38%) Ebt's Guard
5
5/1(+38%)
(5) Ebt's Guard 5/1, Made the frame on 3 occasions as a juvenile and returned with an improved display on first try at 1m when third at Kempton 22 days ago, edged out late on having raced freely. That may not prove his limit at this sort of trip. Close third at Kempton on reappearance but record is now 0-8.
11
3rd (11) (10/1 -33%) Kindest Nation
10
10/1(-33%)
(11) Kindest Nation 10/1, Sioux Nation filly who built on debut effort when winning 10-runner Southwell maiden (7f) in March and took another step forward when third on handicap debut at Beverley (7.4f) 17 days ago. Promises to be suited by 1m on that evidence and likely she can do better again. Ran well at Beverley last time; steps up in class but she's improving.
8
4th (8) (25/1 -108%) Dramatic Effect
25
25/1(-108%)
(8) Dramatic Effect 25/1, Bated Breath filly who made the frame on 2 of 3 starts in 6f maiden/novice events as a 2-y-o. Has stamina on dams' side so likely she can improve now stepped up in trip on return/handicap debut. Market can prove a useful guide. Open to improvement now handicapping and upped in trip.
7
5th (7) (11/4 +39%) Zipster
2.75
11/4(+39%)
(7) Zipster 11/4, Fair form when fifth on qualifying run at Wolverhampton (7f) in November and, having been gelded, he showed further improvement to score readily on handicap debut at Yarmouth (1m) 3 weeks ago. Could do with brushing up his starts but likely there's more to come. Won at Yarmouth on turf/handicap debut and looks the type to improve further.
3
6th (3) (16/1 +43%) Dr Foster
16
16/1(+43%)
(3) Dr Foster 16/1, Opened his account at Kempton (1m) in October and found some improvement equipped with blinkers when hitting the frame next 2 starts. Seemingly not 100% when last of 6 at first-named venue (11f) 6 weeks ago but he lacks the potential of one or two here. Headgear discarded. Consistent sort until form dipped the last twice; others preferred.
6
7th (6) (22/1 +0%) Commander Crouch
22
22/1(+0%)
(6) Commander Crouch 22/1, 7f winner for Richard Hannon at 2. Better effort for new yard this year when sixth of 11 over 8.5f at Epsom last month but he never threatened. Eased 2 lb ahead of this. Still needs to prove he has trained on.
4
8th (4) (5/2 +64%) Surveyor
2.5
5/2(+64%)
(4) Surveyor 5/2, Pivotal filly who showed improved form and a good attitude when opening her account on return in a Lingfield maiden (1m) in April. Not seen to best effect on handicap debut at Kempton (1m) since and she remains with potential moving forward. Better than bare result last time; remains open to further progress.
2
9th (2) (9/1 +25%) Get The Music On
9
9/1(+25%)
(2) Get The Music On 9/1, Runner-up on turf first 2 starts prior to making it third time lucky on AW at Kempton (7f) in November. Proved too free when seventh of 8 on return/handicap debut at Newbury (7f) 5 weeks ago but that ought to have taken the freshness out of her and it remains early days. Not fully exposed but doesn't appear to be crying out for this new trip.
18:07 Sandown Handicap (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
BERKSHIRE NUGGET seemed all at sea on the downhill drive for home at Goodwood, but may be worth another chance at this more galloping track. The Andrew Balding-trained gelding was well supported in the betting that day and any faithful supporters could be rewarded now he also has experience of the trip. Ebt's Guard rates the chief threat given he comfortably accounted for Swift Victory (fourth) and Surveyor (fifth) when registering a respectable third-placed finish at Kempton on his seasonal bow.
A winner at Kempton on his final start last year, SWIFT VICTORY shaped on his return at that venue 3 weeks ago, the muddling nature of the race not seeing him to anything like best effect. On a workable mark on that evidence, he earns the vote to confirm the promise shown back on turf. Yarmouth-scorer Zipster and Surveyor are others to consider, with Kindest Nation also respected on her first try at 1m.
With her turf form stacking up well, SURVEYOR (nap) looks interesting returned to this sphere. Zipster is second choice.
(3) Fidelius 10/11, Lightly-raced maiden. Respectable third of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (5f, good to firm, 10/1) 12 days ago. The one to beat. Two good efforts in 5f handicaps this month; probably the one to beat..
2
2nd (2) (6/1 +63%) Match Anthem
6
6/1(+63%)
(2) Match Anthem 6/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 125/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, ninth of 18 in minor event at Doncaster (6f, firm) 5 days ago. No forlorn hope. Has shown ability but improvement will be needed to go close.
7
3rd (7) (14/1 -65%) Dusk Dame
14
14/1(-65%)
(7) Dusk Dame 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Eighth of 9 in maiden at Brighton (7f, good to soft, 16/1) 14 days ago. Down in trip. Cheekpieces on 1st time. In frame in maidens over 7f/6f this spring but well held latest; cheekpieces go on.
5
4th (5) (10/3 -67%) Kento
3.333333
10/3(-67%)
(5) Kento 10/3, Lightly-raced maiden. 7/2, raced too freely when sixth of 8 in minor event at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 24 days ago. Not ruled out if shrugging off latest effort. Not at best latest but placed in three 6f maiden/novices on AW prior to that; drops to 5f.
6
5th (6) (16/1 -146%) Ten Commitments
16
16/1(-146%)
(6) Ten Commitments 16/1, Twice-raced maiden. Third of 4 in maiden at this C&D (11/4) 42 days ago, finding little. Hood on 1st time. Third on 7f debut but a well-held third of four over this C&D since; hood goes on now.
4
6th (4) (28/1 -133%) Dash Gordon
28
28/1(-133%)
(4) Dash Gordon 28/1, €15,000 yearling, Tagula gelding. Brother to 7f-1m winner Song of The Isles and half-brother to 7f-1½m winner Cool Music. Dam unraced half-sister to smart winner up to 1m Gamilati. Market can guide. Bred for further and a watching brief is advised on debut.
1
7th (1) (66/1 +34%) West Coast Boy
66
66/1(+34%)
(1) West Coast Boy 66/1, Once-raced maiden. 66/1, last of 12 in maiden at Southwell (5f) on debut. Off 160 days. Blinkered for 1st time. 66-1 when tailed off on 5f Southwell debut in December; blinkers added on return.
18:17 Chelmsford Stakes (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow
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FIDELIUS has shown promise in both starts since being gelded and is presented with a decent opportunity to gain a first career success now he drops back into novice company. Ten Commitments is open to improvement rates a big threat now he is tried in a hood, while Kento has experience of this course and can also figure prominently as he tries the minimum trip for the first time.
Robert Cowell's FIDELIUS holds the clear edge on form so looks the way to go. Kento could emerge as the chief threat if back on his A-game ahead of Match Anthem and Ten Commitments.
The Robert Cowell-trained FIDELIUS has run two sound races in handicaps since returning to action and can come good back in a novice.
(13) Cuta Des As 9/2, Fairly useful winner at 22f over hurdles. Last of 7 in minor event hurdle at Punchestown (23.9f, good to soft, 50/1) 22 days ago. Makes chase debut. Can't be ruled out. Makes chase debut after finishing well beaten in two Grade 1 hurdles.
4
(4) (28/1 +44%) Brave Adam
28
28/1(+44%)
(4) Brave Adam 28/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 40/1, below form eighth of 13 in novice chase at Tipperary (16.5f, good to soft) 30 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Had three runs in maiden hurdles to earn a mark of just 97; well beaten in two chases.
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(9) (90/1 +10%) Silent Flight
90
90/1(+10%)
(9) Silent Flight 90/1, Modest hurdler. One win from 3 runs last season. Bit below form eighth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (20f, good to soft, 9/2) 2 days ago. Makes chase debut. Fair recent form over hurdles but tackles better company here on chase debut.
14
1st (14) (6/1 +14%) Mayor's Walk
6
6/1(+14%)
(14) Mayor's Walk 6/1, Lightly-raced winner over hurdles. Makes chase debut. Back up in trip. Possibilities. Not been up to Listed level the last twice but should have a future over fences.
8
2nd (8) (3/1 +40%) Moonovercloon
3
3/1(+40%)
(8) Moonovercloon 3/1, Useful hurdler. 50/1, creditable third of 23 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (20.5f, soft) 19 days ago. Makes chase debut. Much respected. Bang there in a competitive 2m4f handicap hurdle at Punchestown when off a feather weight.
1
3rd (1) (6/1 +50%) Ambitious Fellow
6
6/1(+50%)
(1) Ambitious Fellow 6/1, Useful hurdler. Five wins from 18 NH runs. Respectable twelfth of 23 in handicap hurdle (50/1) at Punchestown (20.5f, soft) 19 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Possibilities. Fell midrace on chase debut two runs back but hurdling ability is respected.
2
4th (2) (28/1 +15%) An Peann Dearg
28
28/1(+15%)
(2) An Peann Dearg 28/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 16/1 and hooded for 1st time, eighth of 12 in novice chase at Down Royal (19.7f, good to soft) on debut over fences 17 days ago. Stable having good spell so he's no forlorn hope. Inferior hurdle form to some in here and didn't improve for fences at Down Royal.
10
5th (10) (12/1 -41%) The Friday Man
12
12/1(-41%)
(10) The Friday Man 12/1, Useful winner at 22f over hurdles. Respectable fourth of 9 in novice chase at Listowel (22f, soft, 3/1). Off 8 months. First run for yard after leaving Gordon Elliott. Useful hurdler who ran okay in defeat on all five chase starts for Gordon Elliott.
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6th (6) (13/2 -30%) Fortunedefortunata
6.5
13/2(-30%)
(6) Fortunedefortunata 13/2, Promising type. Useful winner at 16f over hurdles. Creditable fourth of 13 in novice chase (11/4) at Tipperary (16.5f, good to soft) 30 days ago. Merits consideration. Three-time winner over hurdles with mark of 129; has made a solid enough start over fences.
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7th (7) (5/2 +25%) Maidenstreetprince
2.5
5/2(+25%)
(7) Maidenstreetprince 5/2, Promising sort. Fairly useful winner at 16f over hurdles. 18/1, second of 14 in novice chase at Ballinrobe (17.1f, good) on debut over fences 16 days ago. Has good chance on form. Maiden hurdle winner; made pleasing start over fences at Ballinrobe behind a useful rival.
3
8th (3) (150/1 +0%) Aurea Fortuna
150
150/1(+0%)
(3) Aurea Fortuna 150/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 125/1, tenth of 12 in novice chase at Down Royal (19.7f, good to soft) on debut over fences 17 days ago. First run for yard after leaving A. J. Martin with work to do. Lightly raced but 125-1 when tailed off on chase debut and was behind An Peann Dearg.
12
9th (12) (16/1 -14%) Whatsavailable
16
16/1(-14%)
(12) Whatsavailable 16/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Below form fifth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Cork (20f, heavy, 16/1) 179 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase with more required. Capable hurdler but has yet to translate that form over fences (0-3).
5
10th (5) (25/1 +24%) Fathom Two
25
25/1(+24%)
(5) Fathom Two 25/1, Fairly useful winner at 18f over hurdles. 16/1, eleventh of 12 in novice chase at Down Royal (19.7f, good to soft) on debut over fences 17 days ago. More is required. Winning hurdler; back from a break he was last to finish on chase debut at Down Royal.
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11th (11) (18/1 +28%) Whateys Quest
18
18/1(+28%)
(11) Whateys Quest 18/1, Fair hurdler. Winner in hurdle at Clonmel in April. 9/4, fourth of 15 in novice chase at Tramore (21.8f, good) on debut over fences 31 days ago. Can take a step forward. Maiden hurdle winner before finishing fourth on chase debut at Tramore (2m6f).
18:25 Limerick Maiden Chase 20f Race Speed Rating Flow
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Stable debutant The Friday Man posted several creditable efforts under the tutelage of Gordon Elliott last year and he shouldn't be far away if resuming in the same form. However, MAIDENSTREETPRINCE arrives on the back of a solid second in a beginners chase at Ballinrobe and any improvement for that first start over fences should make the seven-year-old tough to beat. Recent Punchestown third Moonovercloon could also have a say if taking to the larger obstacles.
Lots of potential on show and Charles Byrnes' promising young chaser Maidenstreetprince is fancied to build on his debut Ballinrobe second and open his account in this sphere. Gordon Elliott's Fortunedefortunata also has better days ahead of him and is feared most with newcomers Moonovercloon, Cuta des As and Mayor's Walk also in the picture in a fascinating contest.
The benefit of chasing experience bodes well for MAIDENSTREETPRINCE who chased home a talented horse at Ballinrobe.
(4) Sonic Blue 15/2, £60,000 yearling, Blue Point colt. Half-brother to useful 1¼m winner Ermesinde. Dam unraced half-sister to 1m winner Eagle Rise and 9f-2m winner Eye of The Tiger (both smart). Justified support first time up in 4-runner maiden at Doncaster but that was a weak event so needs to step up considerably. Comfortably justified favouritism at Doncaster and looks potentially useful; interesting.
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1st (6) (4/1 +11%) Enchanting Empress
4
4/1(+11%)
(6) Enchanting Empress 4/1, 62,000 gns yearling, Sergei Prokofiev filly. Dam 2-y-o 5f winner, fourth in Cornwallis Stakes. Responded well when making a successful start in 5f Wolverhampton maiden and beat 4 previous winners to follow up in class 2 at Ascot 3 weeks ago, edging out Rock Hunter. Needs considering. Stuck on well to beat Rock Hunter at Ascot, taking record to 2-2; major contender.
3
2nd (3) (9/2 +10%) Rock Hunter
4.5
9/2(+10%)
(3) Rock Hunter 9/2, Made a winning start at Chantilly (5f, heavy) and only just edged out by Enchanting Empress in class 2 event at Ascot (5f, good) 22 days ago. Has more to offer still. Won easily at Chantilly then finished only a neck behind Enchanting Empress at Ascot.
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3rd (5) (16/1 +43%) Zminiature
16
16/1(+43%)
(5) Zminiature 16/1, Territories colt. Dam twice-raced half-sister to useful 1¼m-1½m winner Highland Rocker out of useful 7f-1¼m winner (stayed 1½m) Cay Dancer. Won a weak renewal of the Brocklesby at Doncaster (heavy) so opposable facing vastly different conditions. Absent since winning a substandard Brocklesby two months ago; the form lacks strength.
2
4th (2) (7/1 +30%) Reposado
7
7/1(+30%)
(2) Reposado 7/1, £200,000 yearling, Wootton Bassett colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including smart 2-y-o 5f/6f winner Trillium and useful 2-y-o 6.5f winner American Kestrel. Dam 2-y-o 7f winner. Well behind Hawaiian at Newbury on debut but left that well behind when head second at Ascot. More needed again. though. Nearly made all at Ascot last time; bred to make a useful 2yo; should improve further.
7
5th (7) (16/1 +0%) Spirited Dancer
16
16/1(+0%)
(7) Spirited Dancer 16/1, Put experience to good use when 5-length winner of 14-runner maiden at Bath (5.7f, good, 11/1) 8 days ago but more needed again in much stronger event. Striking while the iron's hot, having recorded a 5l win at Bath last week; not ruled out.
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6th (1) (6/5 +0%) Hawaiian
1.2
6/5(+0%)
(1) Hawaiian 6/5, Kodiac colt. Dam, 7f winner on only start, half-sister to smart winner up to 7f Culturati. Justified market confidence when making a winning start in newcomers event at Newbury 5 weeks ago, never in much danger of defeat despite the narrow margin. Sure to go on to better things. Form of Newbury win has substance; Hannon yard has a good record in this race; respected.
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HAWAIIAN was always doing enough to hold on when he was pressed near the finish during his successful debut at Newbury last month and created the impression he has plenty more to give. That was a very professional display and, given the Kodiac colt runs for a yard with a fine record in this race, another bold showing is expected. The unbeaten Enchanting Empress has a major chance, with the 5lb sex allowance a key factor. Zminiature and Sonic Blue also command respect.
HAWAIIAN looked Royal Ascot material when justifying market support at Newbury and can provide the Richard Hannon stable with a remarkable 13th win in this race. There wasn't much between Enchanting Empress and Rock Hunter when 1-2 in a class 2 at Ascot and that's the next best form on offer.
Newbury winner HAWAIIAN holds the strongest claims on form. Reposado, from the rail draw, is second choice.
(5) Dark Side Prince 11/2, 4-time C&D winner. 10/3, improved on recent efforts to win 12-runner handicap at this C&D 55 days ago by neck from Popular Dream. Big shout. Four of his wins have been over C&D, including in February/March when last seen.
7
2nd (7) (9/2 +0%) Aces Wild
4.5
9/2(+0%)
(7) Aces Wild 9/2, Latest win at Wolverhampton in April. 7/2, creditable third of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 10 days ago, nearest finish. Ought to be in the shake-up. Has run well at Wolverhampton this year, winning twice; should go well..
1
3rd (1) (12/1 -71%) Mick's Spirit
12
12/1(-71%)
(1) Mick's Spirit 12/1, C&D winner. 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Latest win at Lingfield in February. 20/1, last of 12 in handicap at Epsom (5f, good) 30 days ago so needs to bounce back. Won over C&D last October but particularly effective at Lingfield (6 wins)..
6
4th (6) (9/2 +0%) Popular Dream
4.5
9/2(+0%)
(6) Popular Dream 9/2, Lightly-raced maiden. 22/1, good neck second of 12 to Dark Side Prince in handicap at this C&D 55 days ago, closing all way to line. Very much one to consider. Second to Dark Side Prince over C&D in March last time, this maiden should go close..
3
5th (3) (10/1 -11%) Spanish Angel
10
10/1(-11%)
(3) Spanish Angel 10/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in May. Respectable second of 10 in handicap (15/2) at Nottingham (5f, good to firm) 13 days ago. Not discounted. Won easily at Wolverhampton (5f) this month but up 9lb now; second on turf recently..
4
6th (4) (18/1 -50%) Beauzon
18
18/1(-50%)
(4) Beauzon 18/1, Course winner. 4 wins from 9 runs this year. Latest win at Wolverhampton in February. 28/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at Nottingham (5f, good to firm) 12 days ago. Needs to get back on track. Won four times at Wolverhampton in January/February; has gone off the boil..
8
7th (8) (10/1 +0%) Chief Of Navy
10
10/1(+0%)
(8) Chief Of Navy 10/1, Fourteenth of 16 in handicap (10/1) at Jebel Ali (5f) 68 days ago. Hodded on his first run for new yard with tongue strap back on. Not ruled out. 0-14 overall, last 13 when trained in the UAE; different headgear on this yard debut.
9
8th (9) (9/2 +36%) Saaheq
4.5
9/2(+36%)
(9) Saaheq 9/2, 3-time C&D winner. Respectable fifth of 12 in handicap (8/1) at Newcastle (5f) 27 days ago. Can give a good account. A close third to Dark Side Prince in March, he is on a career-low mark; chances.
2
9th (2) (14/1 -40%) Eeh Bah Gum
14
14/1(-40%)
(2) Eeh Bah Gum 14/1, First run since leaving Ivan Furtado when fifth of 8 in handicap (12/1) at Nottingham (5f, good to firm) 12 days ago. More is required. All nine wins have been on turf; can improve after fifth on stable debut this month..
18:47 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow
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DARK SIDE PRINCE arrives here on the back of two C&D victories earlier in the year and a 3lb rise for the most recent of those wins may not be enough to stop him here. That said, Spanish Angel has also been in good form of late and could give the selection plenty to think about, while Popular Dream and Mick's Spirit are also noted.
DARK SIDE PRINCE arrives a multiple C&D winner and at the top of his game so edges the vote. The lightly-raced Popular Dream heads the list of dangers, although Saaheq and Aces Wild also need factoring into this open handicap along with the handily-weighted Beauzon.
Dark Side Prince is on a hat-trick but preference is for SAAHEQ to take advantage off a career-low mark.
(4) Junot 7/2, Career best when winning 13-runner handicap hurdle (9/2) at Wexford (17.2f, heavy) 5 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Third on chase debut and won over hurdles last week off only 2lb lower; chance.
18
(18) (12/1 +0%) Rewrite The Script
12
12/1(+0%)
(18) Rewrite The Script 12/1, 10/1, creditable eighth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Cork (24.6f, good) 12 days ago. Makes chase debut. RESERVE. Reserve; beaten about 18l in two handicap hurdles for this yard; chase debut.
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(17) (20/1 +0%) Wild As Fire
20
20/1(+0%)
(17) Wild As Fire 20/1, 12/1, tenth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Down Royal (20f, soft) 67 days ago. Makes chase debut. RESERVE. Reserve; insufficient promise over hurdles to believe he'll take this on chase debut.
13
(13) (50/1 +0%) Katzoff
50
50/1(+0%)
(13) Katzoff 50/1, Fourteenth of 21 in handicap at Leopardstown (12f, good, 100/1) 6 days ago. Switches from Flat to chase. Longstanding maiden; pulled up over fences before finishing 14th back on Flat last week.
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1st (10) (13/2 +70%) Crowsatedappletart
6.5
13/2(+70%)
(10) Crowsatedappletart 13/2, One win from 22 NH runs. Ninth of 15 in handicap hurdle (28/1) at Downpatrick (18.8f, good) 27 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Tongue strap back on, cheekpieces back on. He's yet to convince over fences and this lower mark is for a reason.
7
2nd (7) (5/1 +38%) Kilmacurkin
5
5/1(+38%)
(7) Kilmacurkin 5/1, Third of 10 in handicap chase at Downpatrick (19.4f, good, 9/1) on debut over fences 27 days ago. 0-8 but ran well to be a 13l third on last month's chase debut at Downpatrick.
2
3rd (2) (9/2 +31%) Tullyhogue Fort
4.5
9/2(+31%)
(2) Tullyhogue Fort 9/2, 17¼ lengths fourth of 5 to Favori De Champdou in Gr 3 chase at this course (24.6f, heavy, 66/1) 34 days ago, flattered by proximity. Looks competitive on form if that is taken at face value. Doesn't score highly on consistency and he's high enough in the weights.
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4th (16) (12/1 +25%) Fr Gilligansvoyge
12
12/1(+25%)
(16) Fr Gilligansvoyge 12/1, One win from 50 NH runs. 20/1, excellent fifth of 10 in hunter chase at Punchestown (20.2f, soft) 20 days ago. Hunter chase winner; finished second off a higher mark last summer.
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5th (14) (16/1 +20%) Ennemi Public
16
16/1(+20%)
(14) Ennemi Public 16/1, One win from 37 NH runs. Twenty first of 25 in handicap hurdle at Naas (16f, soft, 50/1) 49 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Back up in trip. Cheekpieces back on. Maiden hurdle winner in 2020; had plenty of chances over fences and he's not improving.
12
6th (12) (33/1 -18%) Clyde The Glide
33
33/1(-18%)
(12) Clyde The Glide 33/1, Eighth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (21.4f, good, 18/1) 16 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Makes handicap chase debut. Has shown pretty much nothing in three previous attempts over regulation fences.
19
7th (19) (18/1 +10%) Kate Ill Know
18
18/1(+10%)
(19) Kate Ill Know 18/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2021. 14½ lengths sixth of 13 to Junot in handicap hurdle at Wexford (17.2f, heavy, 18/1) 5 days ago. Makes chase debut. RESERVE. Reserve; winning hurdler but an 11yo now so left it late to go over fences.
11
8th (11) (33/1 +34%) Gendarme
33
33/1(+34%)
(11) Gendarme 33/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2021. Modest winner at 16f over hurdles. 40/1, pulled up in handicap chase at this course (17.4f, heavy) on debut over fences 34 days ago. Tongue tie off. Flat/hurdle winner; sent off 40-1 for recent chase debut here and was pulled.
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9th (9) (14/1 -17%) Kilashee
14
14/1(-17%)
(9) Kilashee 14/1, Unreliable type. Seventh of 11 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (21.4f, good, 12/1) 16 days ago, having run of race. Switches from hurdles to chase. Dual hurdle winner who is 0-17 over fences and she's very up and down.
15
|F| (15) (16/1 +11%) Fly De Megaudais
16
16/1(+11%)
(15) Fly De Megaudais 16/1, Eighteen runs since last win in 2022. Twelfth of 14 in handicap hurdle (14/1) at this course (16f, heavy). Off 6 months. Switches from hurdles to chase. Up in trip. Overall strike-rate of 3-50; has the form to feature off this mark.
3
|U| (3) (20/1 +29%) Filon D'oudairies
20
20/1(+29%)
(3) Filon D'oudairies 20/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 20/1, eighth of 10 in handicap chase at Punchestown (19.7f, soft) 130 days ago. Struggling for form at present. Wasn't running well when last seen and he's hard to catch right at the best of times.
8
10th (8) (18/1 +0%) Out Of The Park
18
18/1(+0%)
(8) Out Of The Park 18/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, seventh of 11 in handicap chase (16/1) at Killarney (20.4f, good to soft) on debut over fences 10 days ago. Jumping left a bit to be desired when beaten a distance on chase debut at Killarney.
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|PU| (1) (4/1 -33%) Gold Haven
4
4/1(-33%)
(1) Gold Haven 4/1, 11/2, surpassed hurdles form when second of 14 in handicap chase at Tramore (21.8f, good) on debut over fences 31 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Has good chance up just 3 lb. Threatened again when runner-up on last month's chase debut at Tramore.
5
|PU| (5) (16/1 +11%) Coastguard Lady
16
16/1(+11%)
(5) Coastguard Lady 16/1, First form over fences when sixth of 14 in handicap chase at Tramore (21.8f, good) 31 days ago. Latest 14l sixth in a 2m6f handicap at Tramore (good) was her best run for this yard.
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|PU| (6) (18/1 +18%) Rule Of June
18
18/1(+18%)
(6) Rule Of June 18/1, One win from 25 NH runs. Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 14/1, pulled up in handicap chase at Clonmel (23f, soft) 35 days ago, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out. Won a Tramore handicap chase in 2022 off a similar mark; ground too soft last time.
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KILMACURKIN was going well until a mistake two out saw him fade to third on his chasing debut at Downpatrick last month and he's likely to have benefitted from the experience. A step forward could be enough to see the son of Flemensfirth gain a first career success. Gold Haven, a close second on her chasing bow at Tramore, also rates a key player on the back of that promising run. The class-dropping Tullyhogue Fort has more experience over fences and is not ruled out at this level.
GOLD HAVEN left her hurdles form behind at the first attempt over fences when second at Tramore a month ago and on that evidence, this mark could well be within range. Junot was better than ever over hurdles on Saturday so has to be feared, along with KIlmacurkin.
It was a positive start over fences for GOLD HAVEN when second at Tramore and she's taken to go one better.
(4) Prydwen 16/1, Progressive handicapper with an excellent strike rate in the last couple of years, bagging a valuable pot in the AW Marathon before following up at Southwell. First foray into Group company but well worth his place back on turf. Looks well worth first crack at Group-race honours judged on this year's AW handicap wins.
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1st (5) (5/2 -11%) Sweet William
2.5
5/2(-11%)
(5) Sweet William 5/2, Most progressive equipped with blinkers last season, winning competitive handicaps at Newbury and Goodwood. Excellent second in the Ebor at York and ran at least as well upped in grade when runner-up to Trueshan in Doncaster Cup. Looked a bit half-hearted on return and visor replaces blinkers. Lost out late on to Caius Chorister in 2m Group 3 at Ascot on return; big player.
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2nd (2) (15/8 +16%) Caius Chorister
1.875
15/8(+16%)
(2) Caius Chorister 15/8, Rapid improver in handicaps at 3 yrs, winning 5 in a row. Plenty of good efforts in defeat last season before finally back to winning ways in Group 3 at Saint-Cloud (13.9f, soft) final start. Took form to a new level when runner-up on first crack at 2m when second in the Sagaro Stakes. Big player. Another new high when coming from last to second in 2m Group 3 at Ascot (good to soft).
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3rd (1) (5/1 +0%) Trueshan
5
5/1(+0%)
(1) Trueshan 5/1, One of the leading stayers of recent years. Signs of decline early last season but showed he still has plenty to offer when landing the Doncaster Cup and Prix du Cadran. Shouldered 7 lb penalty (same again here) and just a respectable return at Ascot on the back of another wind op. 7lb penalty again makes his task additionally hard; usually kept to going softer than good.
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4th (7) (66/1 +34%) Miss Cynthia
66
66/1(+34%)
(7) Miss Cynthia 66/1, Remains a maiden and that's unlucky to change on these seriously disadvantageous terms. Hood on. 0-11 and looks well out of her depth today; hooded first time.
3
5th (3) (14/1 +36%) Metier
14
14/1(+36%)
(3) Metier 14/1, Smart hurdler who has also bagged 2 big handicaps on the Flat, namely the 2022 November handicap at Doncaster and 2023 Chester Cup. Found revised mark beyond him back on the level at Newbury and tall order on these terms at this stage of his career. Needs a career best in Group race; rain rather than drying conditions is a boost.
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6th (6) (4/1 +20%) Chesspiece
4
4/1(+20%)
(6) Chesspiece 4/1, Looked a smart young staying prospect when scoring in a Hamilton listed event in July before meeting a narrow defeat in the Gordon Stakes at Goodwood. Only mid-field in the St Leger but soon back on track when runner-up at Ascot and seems sure to step up on his reappearance. Not yet exposed. Peak form gives him a chance and he could prove well suited by this first crack at 2m.
19:07 Sandown Group 3 (Class 1) 16f Race Class Flow
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SWEET WILLIAM has held sway over Trueshan in their last two encounters and his younger legs may again be the most telling factor as the pair renew rivalries for the fourth time, especially as the latter has a 7lb Group 1 penalty for last September's success in the Prix du Cadran at Longchamp. Caius Chorister, who was ahead of her two main rivals when runner-up in the Sagaro, also picks up a 3lb penalty for a French Group 3 win last autumn and may struggle to uphold the Ascot form now the selection has the benefit of a run under his belt.
CAIUS CHORISTER saw out 2m tackling it for the first time really well when a head-second in Group 3 company on reappearance 3 weeks ago. That was a career-best effort and marks her down as just about the one to beat on these terms. Sweet William is next in on form but there are serious doubts over her will to win, so unexposed 4-y-o Chesspiece is feared most.
Caius Chorister is narrowly preferred in the Sagaro rematch but CHESSPIECE having his first run at the trip also makes appeal.
(5) Tomshalfbrother 12/1, C&D winner. Eighth of 9 in handicap at this course (5f, 4/1). Off 11 months. Likely to need the run and others make more appeal. Won on turf last June but off since well held here later that month.
4
1st (4) (5/1 +23%) El Hibri
5
5/1(+23%)
(4) El Hibri 5/1, Latest win at Southwell in January. Creditable third of 8 in handicap (12/1) at this C&D 21 days ago. Not discounted. Southwell winner in January; creditable third over C&D latest but Daytona Lady was second.
1
2nd (1) (7/2 +22%) Daytona Lady
3.5
7/2(+22%)
(1) Daytona Lady 7/2, C&D winner. 5/1, creditable second of 8 in handicap at this C&D 21 days ago. Should be on the premises again. C&D winner; back-to-form second over C&D latest; likely to give a good account.
6
3rd (6) (5/1 +29%) Profit And Loss
5
5/1(+29%)
(6) Profit And Loss 5/1, 9/4, respectable third of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, good to firm) 7 days ago. Not discounted. Placed on all three starts for this yard and likely to be competitive again.
7
4th (7) (11/4 +31%) Jungle Run
2.75
11/4(+31%)
(7) Jungle Run 11/4, C&D winner. Creditable third of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 4/1) 24 days ago. Should be on the premises again. Won this off same mark last year and looks primed for another bold bid from a good draw.
8
5th (8) (9/1 +36%) Kessaar Power
9
9/1(+36%)
(8) Kessaar Power 9/1, C&D winner. Eighteen runs since last win in 2023. 11/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 24 days ago. Has work to do. Well treated but below par lately and need to see more.
3
6th (3) (7/1 +18%) Man On A Mission
7
7/1(+18%)
(3) Man On A Mission 7/1, 5/1, creditable fourth of 8 in handicap at this C&D 21 days ago, never nearer. Can make his presence felt if things drop right. Had a consistent run this year but Daytona Lady and El Hibri ahead of him here last time.
9
7th (9) (16/1 -146%) All In The Hips
16
16/1(-146%)
(9) All In The Hips 16/1, C&D winner. 9/1, improved on recent efforts to win 8-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 10 days ago. Strong claims of following up. Escapes a penalty for last week's Wolverhampton success; obvious chance.
2
8th (2) (40/1 -60%) Sugar Hill
40
40/1(-60%)
(2) Sugar Hill 40/1, Unreliable type. Ninth of 10 in handicap (25/1) at Windsor (5.1f, heavy) 17 days ago. Easy to look elsewhere. Well held twice on turf since joining this yard; others are more obvious.
19:17 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow
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ALL IN THE HIPS was successful over 6f at Wolverhampton 10 days ago and David Evans' filly is very hard to oppose off a 1lb lower mark here, which leaves her 4lb well in. Daytona Lady was only narrowly denied over course and distance three weeks ago and is likely to be in the mix once again, while Jungle Run and Man On A Mission are the pick of the remainder.
ALL IN THE HIPS benefited from a return to AW when providing this rider with a first career winner at Wolverhampton 10 days ago and she's taken to follow up at the possible expense of the in-form Jungle Run. Daytona Lady also makes plenty of appeal.
Last year's all-the-way winner of this JUNGLE RUN is well drawn to attack and can see off the unpenalised All In The Hips.
(8) Sam Magee 11/2, Jet Away gelding who found some improvement when winning 4-runner novice hurdle at Wexford (24f, good to soft) 28 days ago, by 7 lengths from Givehimthehonour, pushed out. Boasts a win in points previously and no surprise to see him make his mark over larger obstacles. Wexford novice hurdle winner; could well play a major role on chasing debut.
4
(4) (11/1 -38%) Folcano
11
11/1(-38%)
(4) Folcano 11/1, Useful handicap hurdler who displayed definite promise initially over fences during 2022. Possibly needed the run after 16 months off when pulled up in handicap chase at Navan (23.4f, heavy) 61 days ago, tailing off early in straight. This should reveal more. Moderate comeback run in March; chance on past form but hard to be confident in now.
10
(10) (16/1 -14%) West Is Awake
16
16/1(-14%)
(10) West Is Awake 16/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Latest win in hurdle at Fairyhouse in October. Respectable fifth of 11 in handicap hurdle (5/1) at Leopardstown (23.4f, heavy) 147 days ago. Makes chase debut. 118-rated hurdler goes well fresh but likely to be all the better for this chase debut.
5
(5) (16/1 +0%) Givehimthehonour
16
16/1(+0%)
(5) Givehimthehonour 16/1, Fair hurdler. 6/4, 7 lengths second of 4 to Sam Magee in novice hurdle at Wexford (24f, good to soft) 28 days ago. Successful only start in points and he could have more to offer now attentions switch to larger obstacles. Placed form hurdling; points' winner the type to make a better chaser.
1
(1) (17/2 +66%) All In Montmartre
8.5
17/2(+66%)
(1) All In Montmartre 17/2, Pulled up sole start in points but made perfect start over hurdles when winning a Downpatrick maiden (18.7f) last June. Absent since finishing seventh of 8 in novice hurdle at Galway (20.7f, good to soft) in August and market best guide now chasing after 9 months off. Chasing debut after 9 months absence; seemingly the stable second-choice so may need this.
7
1st (7) (10/11 +86%) Reverend Hubert
0.909091
10/11(+86%)
(7) Reverend Hubert 10/11, Fairly useful hurdler who opened his account in that sphere at Downpatrick (21.7f) last summer. Fit from a spin on the Flat at Navan (13f) last month and the market should guide now his attentions switch to chasing. 134-rated hurdler; interesting to see how Flat-bred 6yo takes to fences here.
9
2nd (9) (15/2 -15%) Stuzzikini
7.5
15/2(-15%)
(9) Stuzzikini 15/2, Useful hurdler. Latest win in hurdle at Clonmel in November. 100/1, bit below form eleventh of 25 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (23.5f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Makes chase debut. 128-rated hurdler disappointing of late but still respected on chase debut.
11
3rd (11) (15/8 +16%) What Path
1.875
15/8(+16%)
(11) What Path 15/8, Useful hurdler. 33/1, below form sixteenth of 25 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (23.5f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Represents top yard and he could yet get back on track now switched to larger obstacles. Among the best of these hurdling; major player if jumping holds up on chase debut.
2
4th (2) (14/1 +13%) Caesar Rock
14
14/1(+13%)
(2) Caesar Rock 14/1, Fairly useful chaser. 20/1, fifth of 7 in novice chase at Tipperary (23.4f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Claims on pick of form for all he's had plenty of chances already. Plenty of chasing experience; better for recent comeback run and place claims.
3
5th (3) (12/1 +40%) Chiefs Kingdom
12
12/1(+40%)
(3) Chiefs Kingdom 12/1, Fair hurdler. 9/2, showed plenty to work on when fourth of 10 in novice chase at Wexford (16f, good to soft) on debut over fences 28 days ago, inadequate test. Step back up in trip should help and likely he can do better again. Respectable chasing debut at Wexford but gave the impression he'll need more experience.
6
6th (6) (100/1 +33%) Portnacoo
100
100/1(+33%)
(6) Portnacoo 100/1, Modest hurdler. 12/1, below form ninth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Down Royal (19.8f, soft) 39 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time but he's hard to warm to on chase debut. Moderate maiden hurdler, very hard to see him featuring on chase debut.
19:25 Limerick Maiden Chase 23f Race Speed Rating Flow
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WHAT PATH was quite highly tried over hurdles and starts out over fences at a realistic level for one of his potential. A large-framed son of Coastal Path, the selection has the stamp of a chaser and could well flourish over the larger obstacles at the first time of asking. Chiefs Kingdom posted a respectable effort on his chasing bow at Wexford last month and can go close with another step forward, while Sam Magee and Reverend Hubert are a couple of others to note.
WHAT PATH hasn't been at his very best over hurdles in recent months but the pick of his form in that sphere entitles him to plenty of respect now chasing and he could just be worth siding with to get back on track for his leading yard. Sam Magee, following a career best over hurdles, is also respected, with the Gordon Elliott pair Stuzzikini and Folcano others to note.
Quite competitive with the less exposed SAM MAGEE taken to make a winning chase debut
(2) Isle Of Jura 5/1, Well-bred colt who is improving at a rate of knots, showing his opening mark to be all wrong at Newbury before following up in easy fashion at Newmarket (both 1m). Won 4 of his 5 starts in Bahrain in recent months and there's plenty to like back on home soil. Landed the Bahrain Triple Crown, taking turf record to 6-9; respected back on home soil.
3
1st (3) (1/2 +38%) Royal Rhyme
0.5
1/2(+38%)
(3) Royal Rhyme 1/2, Bolted up in a Glorious Goodwood handicap last summer and confirmed himself a highly talented colt when taking an Ayr listed race (1¼m, good) in September. Far from disgraced stepped up to a Group 1 when fifth in Champion Stakes at Ascot final start. Appeals as one who will do well at 4 yrs. Progressive sort; not disgraced in the 2023 Champion Stakes; seems to need slow ground.
1
2nd (1) (7/2 +22%) Certain Lad
3.5
7/2(+22%)
(1) Certain Lad 7/2, Proved he's still a smart performer when ending a 3-year losing streak in a York handicap in October before following up at Doncaster a fortnight later. Respectable fourth in Group 3 at Newbury (12f, good) on return but likely to find a few too strong in this. Retains ability but this 8yo looks vulnerable against some progressive 4yos.
5
3rd (5) (17/2 +29%) Miss Cantik
8.5
17/2(+29%)
(5) Miss Cantik 17/2, Campaigned exclusively in France at 3 yrs, winning twice last spring, and almost certainly showed improved form under an enterprising ride from his claimer when making a winning handicap debut at Leicester (8.2f, heavy) last month. This tougher and circumstances are unlikely to be so favourable. Defied a mark of 99 at Leicester on reappearance; open to further improvement.
4
4th (4) (11/1 +50%) Elegancia
11
11/1(+50%)
(4) Elegancia 11/1, Useful dual winner over this trip last year. Came up short at Group 3/listed level on her final 2 starts but returns with her yard going well and no surprise were she to make more of an impact this time. Won her last two attempts over 1m2f on turf but faces a difficult task in this field.
19:37 Sandown Group 3 (Class 1) 10f Race Class Flow
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In a weak renewal of this race the vote goes to ROYAL RHYME, who progressed well as a three-year-old and won a 1m2f Listed event at Ayr before finishing fifth in the Champion Stakes on his final start of 2023. A reproduction of either of those efforts would give Karl Burke's colt a big chance on his return to action. Certain Lad was not beaten far at all in the John Porter over 1m4f on his seasonal return last month and he is arguably better over this trip. With that in mind, he may pose the biggest threat to the selection, ahead of Isle Of Jura.
As is usually the case, a small but select field assemble for this Group 3 and it's ROYAL RHYME who is selected to make a winning reappearance having found the step up from listed company too much of a gap to bridge in the Champion Stakes at Ascot last October. Isle of Jura has won 6 of his last 8 starts, so he looks the obvious danger back on home soil, with Certain Lad, who is double the age of his 4 rivals, completing the shortlist.
Some rain is forecast, so ROYAL RHYME is preferred. Isle of Jura is the best option if the going is good or firmer.
(3) Amaysmont 4/1, Improved on recent efforts to win 10-runner handicap (5/2) at this course (6f) 14 days ago. Remains well treated on old form and hard to rule out the follow-up from a good draw. Up 5lb for amateurs' race win (6f) here; consistent lately; each-way player..
1
2nd (1) (2/1 +60%) Tonal
2
2/1(+60%)
(1) Tonal 2/1, Winner at Wolverhampton in February. Tongue strap on for 1st time, creditable fourth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 5/1) 10 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Solid claims. Exposed but possible he may have a little more to come on this surface; cheekpieces go on..
9
3rd (9) (20/1 -43%) Sea The Buckthorn
20
20/1(-43%)
(9) Sea The Buckthorn 20/1, Winner at Wolverhampton in January. Seventh of 10 in handicap (25/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 26 days ago. Below par in three starts since 7f win; overall record suggests we should look elsewhere..
10
4th (10) (22/1 +12%) Miltonia
22
22/1(+12%)
(10) Miltonia 22/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time, ninth of 13 in handicap at Dundalk (6f, 20/1). Off 6 months. First run for yard after leaving M. Halford & T. Collins. Has work to do. 0-10; well beaten final two starts in Ireland; check market for any clues on stable debut..
2
5th (2) (6/1 -33%) Ballybaymoonshiner
6
6/1(-33%)
(2) Ballybaymoonshiner 6/1, C&D winner. 2 wins from 4 runs this year. Good second of 14 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW, 9/2) 43 days ago. Another bold showing is expected. C&D winner who matched that effort latest; up 2lb; versatile tactically; player..
6
6th (6) (18/1 -125%) Top Button
18
18/1(-125%)
(6) Top Button 18/1, 16/1, first run since leaving Jack Jones when ninth of 10 in handicap at this course (6f) 35 days ago. Hood back on. Others make more appeal. Competitive over C&D when 11lb higher last December; if headgear helps he could go well..
8
7th (8) (13/2 +7%) Outreach
6.5
13/2(+7%)
(8) Outreach 13/2, Fifth of 8 in handicap (4/1) at Brighton (7f, good) 22 days ago. Usually consistent, so likely to bounce back. Recent AW form gives him each-way claims but appears better at Wolverhampton than here..
7
8th (7) (22/1 -57%) Porfin
22
22/1(-57%)
(7) Porfin 22/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. 7/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 24 days ago, left poorly placed. Cheekpieces back on. Others more persuasive. Close from this mark on his penultimate start but little else recently to recommend him..
5
9th (5) (10/1 +0%) Warrior Square
10
10/1(+0%)
(5) Warrior Square 10/1, 2 wins from 3 runs this year. Latest win at Southwell in March. Last of 12 in handicap at Doncaster (7f, good to soft, 8/1) 27 days ago. Tough to assess at present. Dual 7f winner, including on Polytrack; contender if you can forgive his latest effort..
4
10th (4) (33/1 -175%) Dors Toyboy
33
33/1(-175%)
(4) Dors Toyboy 33/1, C&D winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 8/1, below form 13 lengths sixth of 10 to Amaysmont in handicap at this course (6f) 14 days ago. Has a bit to prove. On a dangerous mark after a 12-race losing run; bit to prove after his last two efforts..
19:47 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow
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AMAYSMONT put two second-placed finishes in a row behind him when winning well over 6f here two weeks ago and the in-form seven-year-old sets the standard on that evidence. Ballybaymoonshiner scored over track and trip on his penultimate start and his most recent second at Lingfield was far from disappointing. Outreach edges out Tonal and Warrior Square to be next best.
BALLYBAYMOONSHINER is right at the top of his game and is fancied to get back to winning ways on the back off an excellent second at Lingfield. Amaysmont is an obvious danger following his success over 6f here a fortnight ago and Tonal should be on the premises.
On his second start for Stuart Williams and with new headgear fitted, TOP BUTTON can take advantage of a handy mark.
(4) Lilian Bland 9/1, Winner in chase at Thurles in March. Shaped quite well when third of 11 in handicap chase (13/2) at Killarney (20.4f, good to soft) 10 days ago. Can make presence felt. Thurles winner has struggled off revised mark since; not let up from the handicapper yet.
12
(12) (12/1 -33%) Glenmalure Lodge
12
12/1(-33%)
(12) Glenmalure Lodge 12/1, One win from 29 NH runs. Winner in chase at Ballinrobe in September. 6/1, respectable fifth of 10 in handicap chase at Punchestown (19.7f, soft) 130 days ago. Needs to improve on recent form but possible now on better ground.
8
(8) (13/2 +54%) Song For My Father
6.5
13/2(+54%)
(8) Song For My Father 13/2, 14/1, on the retreat when brought down in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (24f, good to soft) on Tuesday. Switches from hurdles to chase. Makes handicap chase debut. Brought down over hurdles at Punchestown on Tuesday; handicap chase debut here.
13
(13) (16/1 -60%) Starlight Cato
16
16/1(-60%)
(13) Starlight Cato 16/1, Below form seventh of 12 in handicap chase (11/2) at Tipperary (23.4f, good to soft) 30 days ago. Needs to bounce back, not sure if this quicker ground is what he wants though.
3
(3) (16/1 +0%) Le Malin
16
16/1(+0%)
(3) Le Malin 16/1, 14/1, seventh of 8 in handicap chase at Ayr (20.5f, heavy) 100 days ago. Break needs to have freshened him up. French hurdles winner but recent handicap chase form has been poor and hard to fancy.
14
(14) (20/1 +39%) Danesfort Mayfly
20
20/1(+39%)
(14) Danesfort Mayfly 20/1, Last of 13 in handicap chase at Tramore (15.5f, good to soft, 25/1) 32 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Poor recent form over various trips; impossible to make a case for.
5
(5) (22/1 -83%) Carrolls Cottage
22
22/1(-83%)
(5) Carrolls Cottage 22/1, Unreliable type. 9/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, twelfth of 13 in handicap chase at Tramore (15.5f, good to soft) 32 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Lost his way in recent times and hard to fancy despite reduced mark.
15
(15) (50/1 +0%) Eltico
50
50/1(+0%)
(15) Eltico 50/1, 50/1, eighth of 14 in handicap chase at Down Royal (20.4f, heavy) 121 days ago. Veteran continues to struggle off lowly marks in handicaps, can't be fancied.
2
1st (2) (2/1 +50%) Kilmurry Jj
2
2/1(+50%)
(2) Kilmurry Jj 2/1, 4/1, career best when winning 14-runner handicap chase at Tramore (21.8f, good) 31 days ago. Has good chance on form raised 8 lb for that win. Tramore winner up 8lb but quite likely he'll improve again.
1
2nd (1) (11/1 +21%) Cosmic Blizzard
11
11/1(+21%)
(1) Cosmic Blizzard 11/1, Ninth of 13 in novice chase (80/1) at Tipperary (16.5f, good to soft) 30 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Makes handicap chase debut. Hasn't threatened in three beginners' chases, opening mark looks on the high side.
7
3rd (7) (7/1 +30%) Chainofconsequence
7
7/1(+30%)
(7) Chainofconsequence 7/1, Bit below form eighth of 14 in handicap chase at Tipperary (16.5f, good to soft, 8/1) 14 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Blinkers back on. Others more persuasive. Recent form well below best but likes this track so don't rule out.
18
4th (18) (25/1 -56%) Greenway Machine
25
25/1(-56%)
(18) Greenway Machine 25/1, One win from 23 NH runs. Winner in chase at Downpatrick in October. Fifth of 8 in handicap chase (12/1) at Tramore (22.8f, heavy) 143 days ago. RESERVE. Veteran effective at this lowly level but needs to bounce back; reserve.
10
5th (10) (7/1 +18%) Tuff Days
7
7/1(+18%)
(10) Tuff Days 7/1, 11/1, eighth of 10 in hunter chase at Tramore (21.8f, good) on debut over fences 31 days ago. Makes handicap chase debut. Hurdles ability but lak of chasing experience a negative on handicap debut.
6
6th (6) (22/1 +12%) Out The Gap
22
22/1(+12%)
(6) Out The Gap 22/1, Eleventh of 14 in handicap chase (33/1) at Tipperary (16.5f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Significantly up in trip. 14-race maiden who has yet to place and has rarely threatened to do so; hard to fancy.
11
7th (11) (14/1 -56%) Stormy Master
14
14/1(-56%)
(11) Stormy Master 14/1, Course winner. One win from 2 runs last season. 28/1, won 16-runner handicap chase at Wexford (25.3f, good to soft), pushed out. Off 11 months. Absent since Wexford win last June; winner here in the past so don't rule out.
17
8th (17) (11/4 +63%) Getaway Master
2.75
11/4(+63%)
(17) Getaway Master 11/4, Winner in hurdle here in March. Creditable sixth of 15 in handicap hurdle (10/3) at this course (19f, heavy) 42 days ago. Makes chase debut. RESERVE, C&D hurdles winner less exposed than most so demands respect on chase debut; reserve.
16
9th (16) (12/1 +52%) Father Jed
12
12/1(+52%)
(16) Father Jed 12/1, Fifth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (22.4f, soft, 20/1) 34 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase and represents in-form yard. Veteran should appreciate improved ground conditions.
9
|F| (9) (18/1 -100%) Electric Dreamer
18
18/1(-100%)
(9) Electric Dreamer 18/1, Very good sixth of 10 in novice chase at Killarney (20.8f, good to soft, 100/1) 11 days ago. Cheekpieces on for handicap debut and she's not yet exposed, though her jumping is a concern. Nothing to take from three attempts chasing; cheekpieces tried here on handicap debut.
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KILMURRY JJ got off the mark on just his second start for these connections over 2m6f at Tramore last month and the seven-year-old merits the utmost respect, despite an 8lb rise in the ratings for that success. Lilian Bland was well held when third at Killarney recently but she should not be discounted, while Glenmalure Lodge and Cosmic Blizzard are others to note.
KILMURRY JJ Landed a few bets when making his second chase start a winning one at Tramore a month ago under this conditional rider and the follow up may well be forthcoming. Lilian Bland and Glenmalure Lodge are a couple of potential threats.
KILMURRY JJ (nap) is one of the few progressive types in the field and can follow up a recent Tramore win on similar ground
(2) Balmacara 8/1, Has quickly made up into a useful colt, bagging a pair of 7f novices at Doncaster this spring in good style. Capable of better still now upped to 1m. Considered. Ties in with Kikkuli on 2yo effort; made all in two races at Doncaster this term.
1
1st (1) (7/1 +13%) Almaqam
7
7/1(+13%)
(1) Almaqam 7/1, Lope De Vega colt who resumed with a ready win in 11-runner maiden (5/2) at Yarmouth (8f, good) 23 days ago. This demands more but not to be underestimated. Won at Yarmouth last month and should improve further; holds Group 1 entries.
4
2nd (4) (4/1 +0%) Kikkuli
4
4/1(+0%)
(4) Kikkuli 4/1, Bred in the purple and has made a highly-promising start to his career, winning 12-runner maiden at Newmarket (7f, good) 37 days ago in taking style. Has plenty of scope to improve considerably. Most interesting Kingman colt. Half-brother to Frankel; looks sure to build on Newmarket reappearance win; respected.
7
3rd (7) (9/1 -13%) Sons And Lovers
9
9/1(-13%)
(7) Sons And Lovers 9/1, Debut 7f winner at Newmarket in October and back with a much-improved third of 7 to Haatem in Craven Stakes over 1m here 35 days ago. Should have more to offer. Not ruled out. Ran well in the Craven on reappearance; possibilities granted further progress.
3
4th (3) (13/8 +41%) Ice Max
1.625
13/8(+41%)
(3) Ice Max 13/8, Gelded and has taken his form to another level this term, landing 1m handicaps at Bath and Musselburgh. Put up a very useful effort on latter occasion and a big player despite the step up in grade. Impressive in Musselburgh handicap last time; top on ratings and still improving.
5
5th (5) (11/4 +45%) Remaadd
2.75
11/4(+45%)
(5) Remaadd 11/4, Fairly useful 1m juvenile winner who returned with an excellent 3¾ lengths third of 8 to Arabian Crown in Classic Trial here (10f, good to soft) 27 days ago. Not taken lightly. Solid record; ran creditably in the Classic Trial here most recently.
6
6th (6) (16/1 -146%) Son
16
16/1(-146%)
(6) Son 16/1, Useful colt who comes here on the back of a solid 1¼ lengths fourth of 11 to Esquire in Greenham Stakes (9/2) at Newbury (7f, good) 33 days ago. In the mix. Brings respectable form, having performed well in several Group races.
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Cases can be made for all of these but marginal preference is for REMAADD, who confirmed the promise that he displayed as a juvenile when finishing third in the Classic Trial over 1m2f at this venue last month. The son of Gleneagles did not appear to see out the trip that day and better can be expected over this distance. Sons And Lovers was far from disgraced when making the frame in the Craven on just his second start and he has to be of interest on the back of that effort. Balmacara and Kikkuli both look to have very bright futures and should not be underestimated, while Ice Max merits this step up in grade following an impressive handicap victory off a mark of 97 last time.
Harry Charlton's KIKKULI is bred to take high rank and looked a very good prospect when getting off the mark at Newmarket so gets the vote in an intriguing Heron Stakes. Karl Burke's Ice Max rates the form choice and is next on the list ahead of progressive duo Remaadd and Balmacara.
Ice Max has the best chance on ratings but there are plausible alternatives, most notably promising colts KIKKULI and Almaqam.
(6) Magic Gem 4/1, First run since leaving Bryan Smart when creditable second of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (6f, 12/1) 20 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Looks the one to beat. Began well for this yard at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta); up 1lb; back up in trip; big player..
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2nd (5) (4/1 +0%) Heerathetrack
4
4/1(+0%)
(5) Heerathetrack 4/1, C&D winner. Respectable fourth of 9 in handicap (13/2) at this C&D 14 days ago. Has to be taken seriously. C&D winner; has twice gone close in handicaps in recent months; player..
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3rd (8) (13/2 +41%) Bluebells Boy
6.5
13/2(+41%)
(8) Bluebells Boy 13/2, Course winner. Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. 7/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 26 days ago. Others more persuasive. Needs to better latest effort but claims if repeating penultimate run..
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4th (10) (10/1 +29%) Kodi Noir
10
10/1(+29%)
(10) Kodi Noir 10/1, Unreliable type. C&D winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2023. 15/2, bit below form seventh of 12 in handicap at Brighton (8f, good) 33 days ago, missing break. Others more persuasive. Well below par in four starts for this yard; handy mark if he can be revived..
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5th (3) (9/1 +18%) Bo Taifan
9
9/1(+18%)
(3) Bo Taifan 9/1, C&D winner. Ninth of 10 in handicap (14/1) at this C&D 28 days ago. Not firing at present but visor goes back on. C&D and 1m course winner; below par last two starts; danger to all if revived..
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6th (1) (12/1 -167%) Daphne May
12
12/1(-167%)
(1) Daphne May 12/1, Creditable sixth of 14 in handicap at Windsor (10f, heavy, 9/4) 17 days ago. Back down in trip. Can get involved if things drop right, although further suits ideally. Sliding in the handicap; well beaten latest; drops in trip; not at her best here..
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7th (2) (6/1 +40%) Poetic Jack
6
6/1(+40%)
(2) Poetic Jack 6/1, C&D winner. Winner here in November. Seventh of 9 in handicap at this C&D (20/1) 14 days ago. Others make more appeal. C&D winner from the rear last November; below par since; bit to prove..
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8th (9) (50/1 -25%) Primrose Maid
50
50/1(-25%)
(9) Primrose Maid 50/1, 40/1, thirteenth of 14 in handicap at Brighton (7f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Hard to make a strong case for. 7f turf winner; well beaten in all three starts since; pulled up on only outing here..
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9th (7) (18/1 +28%) Miss Billie
18
18/1(+28%)
(7) Miss Billie 18/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 50/1, ninth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f), slowly away. Off 93 days. Significantly back down in trip. Up against it. Well beaten at big odds in all four starts..
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10th (4) (16/1 -100%) Global Effort
16
16/1(-100%)
(4) Global Effort 16/1, Remains a maiden after 17 Flat runs. Respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 20/1) 24 days ago, left with too much to do. Can make presence felt. Best on Wolverhampton's Tapeta; on a competitive mark but needs to better recent efforts..
20:22 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
MAGIC GEM posted another creditable effort in defeat when a close-up second on his seasonal/stable debut at Newcastle earlier this month. Michael Herrington's gelding should appreciate this return to 7f and a first victory in 2024 could be on the cards. Conversely, Daphne May is likely to fare better on this drop in trip and the daughter of Mayson isn't taken lightly, while C&D scorer Heerathetrack is likely to be involved at the business end too.
MAGIC GEM is lightly raced for his age and produced an excellent first effort for this stable when runner-up at Newcastle on return, so he's fancied to go one better in a thin race. Heerathetrack looks the obvious danger and Daphne May could take a hand if the drop in trip doesn't catch her out.
The suggestion is MAGIC GEM (nap) who is proven over this trip and arrives on the back of a career best on debut for this trainer.
(6) Bocelli's Voice 6/1, 9/2, career best when winning 10-runner novice chase at Wexford (16f, good to soft) 28 days ago, finding extra. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap chase debut. One to consider. Wexford beginners' win over 2m; unproven stayer as yet but still respected on handicap bow.
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(2) (6/1 +63%) Gateau De Miel
6
6/1(+63%)
(2) Gateau De Miel 6/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, last of 14 in handicap chase at Down Royal (24f, soft, 18/1). Off 6 months. Likely to need the run. Lack of a recent run a negative but could go well and ground no issue.
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(11) (10/1 +17%) He Fitz In
10
10/1(+17%)
(11) He Fitz In 10/1, Course winner. Latest win in chase here in March. Fell in handicap chase (33/1) at Punchestown (31.3f, soft) 19 days ago. Not dismissed. Out of depth latest but previous winner here a definite player back in grade.
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(10) (13/2 +46%) Favori Logique
6.5
13/2(+46%)
(10) Favori Logique 13/2, 5/1, pulled up in handicap chase at Down Royal (26.2f, good to soft) 17 days ago. Others more persuasive. Rein snapped last time so that run ignored; definite chance with ground to suit.
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(3) (25/1 +0%) Grange Island
25
25/1(+0%)
(3) Grange Island 25/1, 50/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, eighth of 11 in hunter chase at Killarney (23f, good to soft) 10 days ago. Makes handicap chase debut. Dangerous if scaling a revival. Well held in hunter-chases of late; handicap debut and needs to improve.
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1st (7) (9/2 -64%) Surf Club
4.5
9/2(-64%)
(7) Surf Club 9/2, Respectable fifth of 13 in handicap hurdle (evens) at Downpatrick (23.2f, good) 27 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Impressive on chasing debut and has plenty of potential in this sphere, so looks the one to beat. Tramore winner for whom ground remains in his favour but stamina concerns on handicap bow.
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2nd (13) (14/1 +44%) Definiteadare
14
14/1(+44%)
(13) Definiteadare 14/1, Pulled up in handicap chase (10/1) at Killarney (20.4f, good to soft) 10 days ago, tailing off some way out. Up in trip. Recent Killarney comeback run disappointing though expected to improve now upped in trip.
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3rd (8) (3/1 +73%) Broken Ice
3
3/1(+73%)
(8) Broken Ice 3/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. Creditable fifth of 9 in handicap chase at Tramore (21.7f, good to soft, 18/1) 32 days ago. Expected to be bang there. Struggling to win in handicap company but approaching competitive mark.
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4th (5) (12/1 -20%) Temptationinmilan
12
12/1(-20%)
(5) Temptationinmilan 12/1, 11/2, sixth of 8 in handicap chase at Down Royal (26.2f, good to soft) 17 days ago. Others have achieved more. Recent Down Royal run leaves him with a fair bit to find and usual headgear now left off.
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5th (9) (8/1 +64%) The Dabbler
8
8/1(+64%)
(9) The Dabbler 8/1, Inconsistent performer. Tenth of 11 in handicap chase (16/1) at Down Royal (26.2f, good to soft) 39 days ago. Others make more appeal. Run here at Christmas encouraging, not so at Down Royal last time.
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6th (4) (5/2 +38%) Invictus Machin
2.5
5/2(+38%)
(4) Invictus Machin 5/2, Very good second of 9 in handicap chase (14/1) at Tramore (21.7f, good to soft) 32 days ago. Can make presence felt. Tramore second encouraging; steadily improving 6yo and tries a new trip here.
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|B| (12) (13/2 +35%) Nazine
6.5
13/2(+35%)
(12) Nazine 13/2, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, bit below form sixth of 11 in handicap chase (4/1) at Killarney (20.4f, good to soft) 10 days ago. Up in trip. Blinkers back on. Best effort when third in 3m Tipperary handicap two starts back; headgear change.
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|F| (1) (14/1 +36%) Sphagnum
14
14/1(+36%)
(1) Sphagnum 14/1, 20/1, possibly amiss when pulled up in handicap hurdle at Thurles (20.6f, soft), weakening early final circuit. Off 6 months. Switches from hurdles to chase. Up in trip. Makes handicap chase debut. Absent since pulled up over hurdles in November; handicap debut and may just need this.
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
INVICTUS MACHIN put in a career best over fences when second over an extended 2m5f at Tramore a month ago and Gavin Cromwell's gelding could go one better with a reproduction of that effort here. That said, Bocelli's Voice is an obvious threat to the selection following his Wexford victory four weeks ago and Surf Club is another with valid form claims.
SURF CLUB jumped well when making a winning start to chasing at Tramore in April and probably found the race coming too soon over hurdles next time, so he's a confident choice to double his tally in this sphere at the possible expense of Bocelli's Voice, who found plenty to score at Wexford last time. Invictus Machine is another one to consider.
This step up in trip could bring about improvement in the 6yo INVICTUS MACHIN who was doing his best work at the finish at Tramore
(10) Bluelight Bay 22/1, Couple of good efforts in defeat after winning at Salisbury last summer but failed to justify support when only eighth of 9 in handicap (4/1) at Ascot (8f, good) 22 days ago and needs to bounce back. Won off 1lb higher at Salisbury last June; possibilities.
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(1) (25/1 -79%) Alzahir
25
25/1(-79%)
(1) Alzahir 25/1, Useful dual winner for the Gosden stable and ran well on his return from 8 months off when fourth of 13 in handicap at Chester (7.6f, good to firm, 40/1) 13 days ago. Still relatively low mileage, so no surprise if has even more to offer this term. Ran creditably at Chester on reappearance, taking form figures for new yard to 054.
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(7) (25/1 -25%) Excel Power
25
25/1(-25%)
(7) Excel Power 25/1, Winless since scoring twice on the all-weather in late-2022 and his latest seventh of 10 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 52 days ago didn't really signify a return to his best. Others preferred. Others have stronger claims on 2024 efforts; no win since 2022.
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1st (4) (17/2 -31%) Dual Identity
8.5
17/2(-31%)
(4) Dual Identity 17/2, Contested plenty of the big handicaps last term and back to winning ways with a wide-margin success over 10f here in September. Shaped better than the bare result when fifth of 7 at Epsom (10.1f, good to firm, 9/2) 30 days ago and he's not taken lightly with race fitness now on his side. Good record over 1m2f at this venue; drop back to 1m looks a negative.
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2nd (12) (9/2 +68%) Magic Memories
4.5
9/2(+68%)
(12) Magic Memories 9/2, Generally progressive at 3 yrs and ran creditably on return when fifth in the Spring Mile at Doncaster. Disappointing at Leicester since, but overall profile is positive enough to think he could still do better this year. Form dipped last time but consistent otherwise; bred to add to his tally of one win.
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3rd (6) (16/1 -60%) Regheeb
16
16/1(-60%)
(6) Regheeb 16/1, Debut winner at Nottingham last season before landing short odds at Lingfield on third start. Ran well after 5 months off when length second of 7 to Hiromichi in handicap at Ripon (8f, heavy, 14/1) 26 days ago and he remains unexposed as a miler. Good second to Hiromichi at Ripon on reappearance; may progress further.
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4th (5) (16/5 +9%) Crack Shot
3.2
16/5(+9%)
(5) Crack Shot 16/5, Progressive at 3 yrs, edging out Classic at Newbury on his penultimate outing. Didn't really need to advance his form to make a winning return in a 6-runner handicap at Newmarket (8f, good) 19 days ago but remains low mileage and can continue on his upward curve. Newmarket reappearance win took his form figures over 1m to 1211; commands respect.
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5th (2) (11/2 +39%) Navagio
5.5
11/2(+39%)
(2) Navagio 11/2, Useful 1m/9.5f winner in Ireland for Ray Cody last summer. Changed hands for 47,000 gns and shaped well for his new yard when third of 20 in the Lincoln at Doncaster on his return. Disappointed in Spring Cup since and could possibly do with the rain arriving. Best form on soft, including placed effort in this year's Lincoln (stable debut).
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6th (9) (12/1 +40%) Al Rufaa
12
12/1(+40%)
(9) Al Rufaa 12/1, On a decent mark given his best and still hasn't has too much racing for this yard, though headstrong tendencies have proved a major issue of late, including when ninth of 11 in handicap at Chester (10.3f, good) 14 days ago. Drop back to 1m may help him settle. Useful on his day but has failed to score on turf since 2020.
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7th (11) (9/1 +0%) Hiromichi
9
9/1(+0%)
(11) Hiromichi 9/1, Winner of 3 his last 5 outings, making a winning comeback at Lingfield last month before producing a career best when beating Regheeb at Ripon (8f, heavy) 26 days ago. Up 4 lb in a stronger contest but merits respect nonetheless. Ripon success (beat Regheeb) took his strike-rate to 8-25; productive sort.
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8th (8) (15/2 +25%) Dragon Icon
7.5
15/2(+25%)
(8) Dragon Icon 15/2, Shaped very well when a fast-finishing fourth at Kempton in February. Not seen to best effect on next start but had fewer excuses when down the field at that same course last time. Others preferred. Ran respectably in last year's German 2,000 Guineas on sole turf attempt; interesting.
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9th (3) (8/1 -33%) Classic
8
8/1(-33%)
(3) Classic 8/1, Improved winning over 7f at Sandown in July and shaped well in defeat on his next 2 outings, picked off late only late by Crack Shot at Newbury (8f, good to firm), Meets that rival on more favourable terms here and is shortlisted on return from 8 months off. Ties in with Crack Shot; won a handicap here on Eclipse day last year; interesting.
20:42 Sandown Handicap (Class 3) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
CRACK SHOT made a winning return to action over a mile at Newmarket earlier in the month and a 5lb rise for that success may not be enough to stop this progressive son of Kingman going in again. Alzahir outran his odds when filling fourth over an extended 7f at Chester recently and he may still have more to offer on just his fourth start for these connections. Hiromichi and Regheeb are others with strong form claims, while Dual Identity has a very good record at this venue and completes the shortlist.
DUAL IDENTITY bolted up over 10f here last season and showed enough to be positive about on his return at Epsom to think he cam resume winning ways at the chief expense of Crack Shot and Classic, who had little between them when meeting at Newbury last season and appeal as the types to progress into top-level handicappers this year.
With further progress on the cards, CRACK SHOT is taken to follow up his Newmarket win. Classic is second choice.
(4) Royal Dream 15/2, 1 win from 3 runs this year. Latest win at Lingfield in March. Below form eighth of 13 in handicap at Yarmouth (10.1f, good to firm, 6/1) 40 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Best efforts to date have come on AW, so feasible to expect a better showing. Dual 1m2f Polytrack winner; well beaten on turf latest but he's better on AW..
3
2nd (3) (3/1 +40%) Ludo's Landing
3
3/1(+40%)
(3) Ludo's Landing 3/1, 11/2, creditable 1½ lengths second of 10 to Natzor in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f) 11 days ago, every chance approaching final 1f and staying on. Not hard to envisage him being thereabouts again. Under 2l behind Natzor latest and meets him on 5lb better terms; contender..
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3rd (6) (15/2 -7%) Boasty
7.5
15/2(-7%)
(6) Boasty 15/2, 3-time C&D winner. Latest win at Wolverhampton in March. 11/2, good third of 9 in handicap at this course (8f) 21 days ago, clear of rest. Back up in trip. Triple C&D winner; yet to win off a mark this high but looks an each-way player back here..
2
4th (2) (4/1 +0%) Photon
4
4/1(+0%)
(2) Photon 4/1, Maiden who won't be long in bucking that trend judged on exploits this year, headed near line when second of 10 in handicap (11/2) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 54 days ago. Possibilities again. Latest Wolverhampton second (9.5f, Tapeta) was a career best; up 1lb; player..
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5th (9) (40/1 -150%) Strike Alliance
40
40/1(-150%)
(9) Strike Alliance 40/1, El Kabeir gelding who has improved for switch to handicaps/step up in trip, making final start for Andrew Balding a winning one in 11-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) in spring 2023. Changed hands for 20,000 gns/gelded after but absent since. Market may prove a useful guide. Returns from absence now gelded and for new trainer; market can guide as to expectations..
1
6th (1) (3/1 +14%) Natzor
3
3/1(+14%)
(1) Natzor 3/1, Made a solid start to 2024 for new yard, career best when winning 10-runner handicap at Newcastle (10.2f, 9/2) 11 days ago by 1½ lengths from Ludo's Landing. Could do better again and respected under a penalty. Appeared to have more up his sleeve when winning at Newcastle; go close under a penalty..
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7th (8) (22/1 -120%) Nasim
22
22/1(-120%)
(8) Nasim 22/1, Course winner. Sixteen runs since last win in 2023. 4/1, good second of 15 in handicap at this course (8f) 40 days ago. Back up in trip and he's one to bear in mind from this sort of mark. 1m course winner; just about gets this trip but the pick of his form is over shorter..
7
8th (7) (40/1 -100%) Platinum Jubilee
40
40/1(-100%)
(7) Platinum Jubilee 40/1, C&D winner on final start for Andrew Balding in March. However, very easy to back and not in anything like the same form either start on turf for new stable last month. Return to all-weather needs to have positive effect now. Has taken a couple of significant backward steps since scoring over C&D; bit to prove..
5
9th (5) (11/1 -47%) Three Yorkshiremen
11
11/1(-47%)
(5) Three Yorkshiremen 11/1, Justified market confidence in refitted cheekpieces when winning a C&D handicap in April. Below form fifth of 13 in handicap at Bath (8f, good to soft, 9/4) 34 days ago. Back up in trip. C&D winner last month; well held on turf latest and needs to bounce back this evening..
20:52 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
A 5lb penalty may not be enough to prevent recent Newcastle scorer NATZOR from following up. The David O'Meara-trained gelding relished the return to 1m2f and he scored with enough in hand on that occasion to suggest that there is more to come. The biggest threat may emerge from Photon, who has been knocking on the door on his latest outings, while Ludo's Landing enjoys a 5lb swing with the selection having finished second at Gosforth Park and warrants respect.
Plenty of these arrive in good form, including PHOTON who went as close as he ever has to shedding the maiden tag when headed close home at Wolverhampton in March and a 1 lb rise in the weights shouldn't prevent him making another bold bid. Natzor cemented the positive start made for David O'Meara when successful at Newcastle 11 days ago, and along with Royal Dream, heads up the dangers.
Preference is for NATZOR, who arrives in cracking form and is taken to defy a 5lb penalty. Ludo's Landing is second choice.
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