There were 35 Races on Thursday 6th June 2024 across 5 meetings. There was 7 races at Uttoxeter, 7 races at Haydock, 6 races at Hamilton, 7 races at Leopardstown, 8 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Thursday 6th June 2024
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(3) Diamand De Vindecy 15/2, Fair winner at up to 15f on the Flat in France and ran to a similar level when staying on for second at Ripon (2m, heavy) in April. Possibly failed for stamina back over hurdles at Uttoxeter (23.3f) since and not discounted returned to this sphere. Soundly beaten over hurdles last month but prior to that he went close on the Flat.
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2nd (2) (9/2 -13%) It's All About You
9/2(-13%)
(2) It's All About You 9/2, Didn't kick on as expected as a 3-y-o but eased in weights and ran creditably both starts for new stable this term, fourth of 8 in handicap at Salisbury (14.2f, good) 12 days ago, keeping until last ½f. Has first crack at 2m now. Encouraging performances on both runs for new yard and is edging down the weights.
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3rd (4) (20/1 -567%) Corsican Caper
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(4) Corsican Caper 20/1, Course winner who arrives in fine form, winning 3 of his last 5 starts, and proved better than ever when close second of 8 in handicap at Leicester (11.8f, good to soft) 10 days ago, slowly away. Very much of interest again on this first crack at 2m. Three wins in second half of the spring; could do with slow ground.
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4th (5) (13/2 -8%) Scylla
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(5) Scylla 13/2, Lightly-raced maiden. Off 5 months, failed to meet expectations when fourth of 7 in handicap at Nottingham (14f, good, 7/2) 26 days ago, pushed along early in straight and beaten 2f out. Remains early days at least, including at this trip, so interesting if the market speaks in her favour again. Hasn't threatened in her two 1m6f handicaps but she looks a good prospect for 2m.
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5th (1) (80/1 -3456%) Animato
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(1) Animato 80/1, Represents a yard going well and having ended a losing run at Catterick (15.9f), he followed up from 2 lb higher mark at Chester (15.9f, soft) 12 days ago, leading final 100 yds. Rider's claim more than off-sets rise and big player again. Won twice last month and going back up weights only slowly.
14:05 Haydock Handicap (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Corsican Caper has progressed since the start of the turf season and warrants serious thought trying 2m for the first time. Similar comments apply to It's All About You, who has run well in both previous starts for his current yard and is a potential improver over this new trip. However, having gone down by just half a length at Ripon in April, the dual-purpose DIAMAND DE VINDECY has the more proven stamina and looks worth chancing back on the Flat from a highly competitive mark.
A winner over shorter here on his penultimate start, CORSICAN CAPER was arguably undone by a slow start when going down narrowly at Leicester 10 days ago and he looks to hold sound claims once more. Animato is also thriving and he's the chief danger in his hat-trick bid.
The lightly raced SCYLLA could relish the step up to 2m and she earns the vote ahead of Animato, who is on a hat-trick.
(5) Dr Seb 9/4, Rather green in 2 bumpers but fair form in pair of maiden hurdles 20 months apart, shaping as if this longer trip would suit when third (16.5f) in November. Again looked a stayer over 20.6f since so this further step up in distance should suit. Stamina for this far is unproven and his pedigree casts some doubts on that score.
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2nd (9) (50/1 -52%) Westbrook Lad
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(9) Westbrook Lad 50/1, Displayed more temperament than ability so far and a doubtful stayer over this trip given how hard he pulls. Made no impact in a low-grade handicap at Bangor last time and up against it in a novice.
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3rd (10) (7/1 +7%) Youlneverwalkalone
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(10) Youlneverwalkalone 7/1, Clear signs of ability in bumpers last year and some encouragement when fourth in a novice at Ludlow (21.2f) on hurdling debut. Disappointing twice since, though. Will need to return to the form he showed when fourth in a Ludlow maiden; now tongue tied.
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4th (4) (125/1 -150%) Champetre
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(4) Champetre 125/1, Fair bumper performer for Harry Whittington but limited impact completed start over hurdles. Respectable bumper form for Harry Whittington but pulled up/tailed off on last three runs.
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5th (1) (9/4 +25%) Artiste D'ainay
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(1) Artiste D'ainay 9/4, Fair hurdler who has finished in the money on each of his 7 start in this sphere. Having won a point, he did falter close home starting out for new yard at Fontwell last month. Re-application of tongue tie may help in that regard up in trip. Below his best Irish form when well held in a good-ground maiden at Fontwell last month.
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6th (8) (10/1 +0%) The Brickey Ranger
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(8) The Brickey Ranger 10/1, Winning pointer who made a sound start to Rules career when runner-up in a hunter at Tramore in April. Since moved yards and now goes hurdling at a realistic level. Runner-up in two points on either side of going close in a 2m6f hunter chase at Tramore.
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7th (6) (10/3 -33%) Impatient
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(6) Impatient 10/3, Quite expensive as a store horse and showed plenty to work on when second in a Newcastle bumper in December 2022. Also found only one too good sent hurdling in October but hasn't stood much racing and having had a wind op (also tongue tied) he was disappointing last month. Up in trip. Twice runner-up and perhaps not seen to best effect after a break at Ffos Las.
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|PU| (7) (200/1 -150%) Lucky Stripe
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(7) Lucky Stripe 200/1, Yorgunnabelucky gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler So Many Roads. Dam, winning pointer, half-sister to fairly useful 3m hurdle winner Teeton Babysham. Unplaced completed starts in points. Tried to refuse when unseating in his penultimate point and was then pulled up next time.
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|PU| (2) (200/1 -100%) Bold Yeoman
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(2) Bold Yeoman 200/1, £1,500 3-y-o, Youmzain gelding. Half-brother to modest 3¼m chase winner Dangan des Champs and a point winner. Looked badly in need of the experience in a bumper and well held sent hurdling 3 weeks ago. Blinkers quickly applied. Tailed off in a Newcastle bumper and maiden hurdle at Ffos Las; now blinkered.
14:13 Uttoxeter Maiden Hurdle
(Class 4) 23f Race Class Flow
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DR SEB just about sets the standard in this contest with an official rating of 107 after finishing a well-beaten third at Market Rasen in March. Olly Murphy's seven-year-old takes a further step up in trip, which could unlock the improvement needed to get off the mark today. Artiste D'ainay produced a fair effort when hitting the frame over an extended 2m5f at Fontwell last month and he should go well, while Impatient is another to keep an eye on.
DR SEB doesn't do anything quickly so this further step up in trip could be just what he needs to open his account. Impatient and Artiste d'Ainay are the main threats on form, though The Brickey Ranger warrants a market check starting out for Ryan Potter.
Another chance is given to IMPATIENT, who found little fluency in his jumping after an early stumble at Ffos Las but can do better.
(4) Liberalised 11/4, Foaled May 2. Kodiac filly. Half-sister to 5f winner Ballet Steps and 2-y-o 6f winner Family Ties. Dam 5f winner. Makes plenty of appeal on debut. Has several sprint winners in pedigree and trainer is a noted source of juvenile winners.
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2nd (7) (40/1 -21%) Selection
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(7) Selection 40/1, Foaled March 8. 8,000 gns 2-y-o, Cotai Glory filly. Half-sister to 1¾m winner Masters Apprentice and winner up to 1m Rollicking. Dam unraced half-sister to smart French 5.5f-1m winner Baqah. Worth monitoring in the betting. Has winners over various distances in pedigree but trainer without a 2yo winner in 2024.
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3rd (2) (9/4 -13%) Komorkis
9/4(-13%)
(2) Komorkis 9/4, Foaled April 18. €50,000 yearling, Cotai Glory filly. Half-sister to winner abroad by Dragon Pulse. Dam unraced half-sister to 2-y-o 7f winner History Note and 1m winner Stepwise (both useful). One to note. Half-sister to a 7f winner abroad; trainer's 2yos are doing well this season; interesting.
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4th (5) (11/2 -10%) Pure Artistry
11/2(-10%)
(5) Pure Artistry 11/2, Foaled January 3. €110,000 foal, 50,000 gns yearling, Lope De Vega filly. Half-sister to winner up to 1¼m Epic Pass and 1½m/13f winner Upepo. Dam 5f-1m winner. One to consider for a yard that's going well with it's 2yos. Has winners in pedigree and stable is 3-5 with juveniles on turf this season; player.
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5th (1) (20/1 -43%) Auntie Jo
20/1(-43%)
(1) Auntie Jo 20/1, Foaled February 20. Havana Grey filly. Dam unraced. Interesting newcomer for all that there's not a great deal to go on pedigree wise. Out of an unraced half-sister to a useful 5f-6f winner; market should guide on debut.
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6th (3) (100/1 -100%) Layaali
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(3) Layaali 100/1, Once-raced filly. 40/1, eighth of 10 in maiden at Thirsk (5f, good to firm) on debut 19 days ago. Up in trip. Has had the benefit of a previous run but didn't shape with any immediate promise.
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7th (6) (80/1 -1355%) Rogue Dynasty
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(6) Rogue Dynasty 80/1, Foaled April 10. 65,000 gns yearling, £90,000 2-y-o, Siyouni filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including useful 2-y-o 5f winner Devious and 1¼m-1½m winner At Liberty. Interesting Breeze-Up recruit. April foal who has winners in pedigree; market probably best guide to prospects on debut.
LTO Selection:hiden content,
14:25 Hamilton Maiden (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
LIBERALISED makes plenty of appeal on paper representing top connections and boasts a speedy pedigree with her half-sister, Ballet Steps, a winner on her racecourse debut. The dam was Listed-placed as a juvenile at Royal Ascot and Karl Burke's filly is expected to know her job. Rogue Dynasty cost 90,000 pounds at the Goffs UK Breeze-Up sale and is likely to enter calculations, along with Komorkis, a 50,000-euro purchase as a yearling, and Pure Artistry.
LIBERALISED is related to a couple of speedy sorts and in excellent hands, so she's the most appealing filly without the benefit of market clues. Rogue Dynasty must be considered having cost £90,000 at the Breeze-Ups. Komorkis is also of interest.
An interesting event in which the suggestion is PURE ARTISTRY, who has winners in her pedigree and whose yard is doing well with 2yos.
(5) Dubai Bling 33/1, Foaled March 15. €50,000 foal, £80,000 yearling, Dark Angel colt. Dam, 8.6f winner, half-sister to smart winner up to 1m Crazy Horse. Makes appeal on paper and worth monitoring in the betting for positive vibes. Yard also saddle Arabian Cobra. Check betting on debut but yard's chief hope may be stand-out form candidate Arabian Cobra.
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2nd (13) (200/1 -203%) U Sure Do
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(13) U Sure Do 200/1, Foaled March 3. Kodiac colt. Half-brother to smart winner up to 9.5f Meteoric and 2-y-o 7f winner High Waves. Dam, 11f winner, half-sister to smart winner up to 1½m Cap O'Rushes. Half-brother to three winners but trainer's 2yos usually need their debut outings.
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3rd (4) (20/1 -11%) Conscript
20/1(-11%)
(4) Conscript 20/1, Foaled January 16. €75,000 yearling, Soldier's Call colt. Half-brother to 1m winner Done Deal and useful 6f winner Isaan Queen. Dam unraced half-sister to smart winner up to 1m Luck Money. Noteworthy newcomer for very good yard. Useful pedigree; trainer has impressive 6-21 (29%) record with 2yos here in last 5 years.
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4th (12) (33/1 -18%) Tiger Mask
33/1(-18%)
(12) Tiger Mask 33/1, Foaled April 14. €35,000 foal, €110,000 yearling, Havana Grey colt. Half-brother to 7f winner Swot. Dam maiden (probably stayed 1m) half-sister to useful 7f/1m winner Kehaar. One of 3 runners from this yard and another warranting a market check on racecourse bow for clues. 110,000euros yearling; one of three debutants for the stable; monitor the betting.
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5th (2) (100/1 -2400%) Arabian Cobra
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(2) Arabian Cobra 100/1, Dark Angel colt who finished midfield in last month's Lily Agnes on debut but took a sizeable step forward when second of 11 in novice at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 12 days ago, worn down final 50 yds. Experience likely to count for plenty here and good shout. Went very close at Windsor on second start and holds leading claims on the back of that.
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6th (15) (40/1 -1500%) Veydari
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(15) Veydari 40/1, Foaled March 13. 200,000 gns 2-y-o, Hello Youmzain colt. Half-brother to useful 10.5f-1½m winner Verimli and 1¼m winner Jumeirah Beach. Dam unraced half-sister to smart 1½m-15f winner Verema. Expensive breeze-up acquisition who is well worth a look on debut. 200,000gns breeze-ups; Wathnan Racing's 2yos are flying and so are Richard Fahey's runners.
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7th (11) (33/1 -65%) Qaseem
33/1(-65%)
(11) Qaseem 33/1, Foaled April 28. £60,000 2-y-o, Acclamation colt. Half-brother to useful 2-y-o 7f/1m winner Even Keel and 8.6f winner Dew You Believe. Dam once-raced half-sister to useful 5f-7f winner Zero Money. Betting should unearth clues on debut. Leading northern trainer saddles three newcomers; the market could guide.
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8th (10) (100/1 -733%) Patrol
100/1(-733%)
(10) Patrol 100/1, €165,000 yearling, Dark Angel colt. 15/2, held back by inexperience when last of 8 in novice event at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) on debut 18 days ago, weakening when running green entering final 1f. In good hands and this should reveal more. Finished last on debut at Newmarket but in warm race; he's in excellent hands to improve.
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9th (9) (100/1 -809%) Our Mighty Mo
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(9) Our Mighty Mo 100/1, Foaled May 9. £40,000 yearling, Kodiac colt. Dam maiden (stayed 7f) half-sister to German 7f/1m winner Mi Emma and 1m winner Anna's Pearl (both smart). Excellent yard operating at 28% with their juveniles on turf so far this term. Respected. One of three newcomers for top northern yard and the betting could be informative.
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10th (1) (22/1 -340%) Against The Wind
22/1(-340%)
(1) Against The Wind 22/1, £60,000 yearling, Earthlight colt. Half-brother to 5f/6f winner Saatty. Promising start (displayed plenty of speed) when sixth of 11 in class 2 novice event at York (5f, good) on debut 22 days ago. That experience won't have been wasted on him and he's respected. Showed ability on debut at York; open to improvement but needs sizeable step forward.
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11th (6) (250/1 -279%) Green Pursuit
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(6) Green Pursuit 250/1, Foaled April 3. €65,000 yearling, Arizona colt. Closely related to 7f-1m winner Silken Ladder. Yard 1-11 with their juveniles on turf in recent seasons and he's likely best watched. Closely related to useful 7f/1m winner Silken Ladder but may be one for further down line.
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12th (8) (80/1 -700%) Mukaber
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(8) Mukaber 80/1, Foaled May 18. 115,000 gns yearling, 115,000 gns 2-y-o, No Nay Never colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including 1m winner Shibori. Dam unraced half-sister to high-class 5f winner G Force. Bred to be an early sort and well worth a look. Withdrawn after being unruly in stalls on intended debut, May 2. 17-2 when rearing in stalls & withdrawn from intended debut; yard does well with 2yos here.
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13th (14) (300/1 -355%) Vesperado
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(14) Vesperado 300/1, Foaled March 3. 4,000 gns yearling, Oasis Dream gelding. Brother to 2-y-o 5f winner Fragrance and half-brother to 7f winner Smart Vision. 4,000gns yearling; makes debut with trainer among winners but others preferred.
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14th (7) (66/1 -164%) Middleton View
66/1(-164%)
(7) Middleton View 66/1, Bated Breath colt who is quite speedily-bred but fairly low-key start when seventeenth of 20 in maiden at Newbury (6f, good) on debut 20 days ago. This promises to reveal more. Well beaten at 25-1 on last month's debut but there's plenty of potential in his pedigree.
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15th (3) (300/1 -100%) Backer Bilk
300/1(-100%)
(3) Backer Bilk 300/1, Ulysses gelding. 150/1, last of 9 in maiden at Leicester (6f, soft) on debut 9 days ago, very slowly away and beaten before halfway. Can only be watched on the back of that. Tailed off at 150-1 on recent debut at Leicester.
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
Arabian Cobra showed marked improvement from his debut with a second-placed finish in a decent novice stakes at Windsor 12 days ago and should be a key player with another step forward. However, there are several interesting newcomers to consider, with CONSCRIPT, a half-brother to a Listed race winner over this trip, shading preference on debut for a yard doing well with juveniles this season. Dubai Bling and the Karl Burke-trained pair, Qaseem and Tiger Mask, are others to monitor in the betting.
Strong support behind a debutant will look significant but ARABIAN COBRA took a marked step forward on his debut run in the Lily Agnes when finishing runner-up at Windsor 12 days ago, pulling clear of the remainder, and his experience edge over the majority ought to count for a good deal. Newcomer Mukaber is very much of interest (holds Group 2 entry) and he needs considering. Against the Wind, who ran well on his York debut, and expensive breeze-up acquisition Veydari are others to consider.
Arabian Cobra sets a strong form standard but preference is for VEYDARI for Wathnan Racing, whose 2yos have been excelling.
(6) Foxinthebox 17/2, Won a 25f Huntingdon maiden in May 2022 and probably needed the run after 2 years off when well held at Kempton (24.5f, good to soft) last month. Runner-up on sole start in points, he should have a future in this sphere. Maiden hurdle winner; recently back from a long absence and shaped okay; chase debut.
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1st (5) (5/2 +17%) Get Up Mush
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(5) Get Up Mush 5/2, Third on sole outing in Irish points and showed a good turn of foot to get off the mark over hurdles at Wetherby (19.7f) last February. Unable to progress next time, but is still rough around the edges and ought to make a better chaser. Respected returning from 14 months off (has had a wind op). Lightly raced winning hurdler and bred to make a chaser; had wind op during long absence.
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2nd (1) (17/2 -13%) Opening Bid
17/2(-13%)
(1) Opening Bid 17/2, Won 5 times over fences last term and posted solid fourth back from 6 months off at Chepstow (19.4f, good) in April. Underperformed back hurdling at Warwick last month and quickly heads back over the larger obstacles. Rare start for him over hurdles these days last time out; others still preferred.
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3rd (4) (12/1 -140%) Olivers Travels
12/1(-140%)
(4) Olivers Travels 12/1, Successful both starts in bumpers and off the mark over hurdles at Worcester (23f) in September. Disappointed on his handicap debut the following month, but shaped well on return at Perth last month, making a chance-ending mistake 2 out. Worth considering on chase debut. Running well when clouting two out at Perth latest but that was over 3m2f.
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4th (3) (9/1 -13%) Yes Indeed
9/1(-13%)
(3) Yes Indeed 9/1, Fairly useful winning chaser in France and some decent placed efforts for this yard. However, he made little impact on his first start over hurdles in Britain at Southwell just over 6 weeks ago so will need to bounce back. Handicapper given him a chance. Very well handicapped should the new visor trigger a return to form.
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5th (2) (10/3 -33%) Kilta
10/3(-33%)
(2) Kilta 10/3, Showed much improved form to get off the mark on handicap hurdle debut at Southwell in March and belied his position 12 lb out of the weights as he justified support to make a successful debut over fences at Cartmel (21.2f, soft) 8 days ago. May take some stopping under a penalty. Beat two rivals from out of the weights last week; 6lb well-in even with the penalty.
14:43 Uttoxeter Handicap Chase (Class 4)
21f Race Class Flow
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GET UP MUSH has had an up and down career so far, with his standout effort coming when he was victorious over the smaller obstacles at Wetherby in February last year. Dan Skelton's six-year-old has undergone a wind operation since he was last seen 444 days ago and now makes his handicap/chase debut, which could spark the improvement needed to defy his mark of 110. The main danger might be Kilta, who was racing from 12lb out of the handicap when scoring by a length in a class 3 event at Cartmel last time and, despite carrying a 7lb penalty today, he is still 5lb lower than for that victory. Opening Bid can prove best of the rest.
A few in with chances but KILTA made the perfect start over fences (from 12 lb out of the weights) when scoring at Cartmel last week so, with improvement on the cards, Sam England's charge is fancied to follow up under a penalty at the expense of Get Up Mush, who makes his chase debut/reappearance for the red-hot Skelton team. Olivers Travels, who is another newcomer to chasing, completes the shortlist.
An absence doesn't usually stop one of Dan Skelton's and GET UP MUSH is bred to do well in this discipline.
(8) Cavalier Approach , C&D winner. 13/8, fourth of 6 in handicap at this C&D (good to soft) 32 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Not discounted. Dual winner at this venue and ran well here a month ago; claims in first-time blinkers.
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1st (5) (12/1 -33%) Digital
12/1(-33%)
(5) Digital 12/1, Respectable fifth of 9 in handicap (4/1) at Beverley (5f, good to firm) 23 days ago. Can make presence felt. Well handicapped on pick of form and not without a chance, though yard not in top form.
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2nd (6) (17/2 -21%) Count D'orsay
17/2(-21%)
(6) Count D'orsay 17/2, C&D winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2023. Fourth of 11 in handicap at Carlisle (5f, good to soft, 9/1) 7 days ago. Well treated if he can build on that. Shaped as though coming to hand last time; on a good mark but would prefer softer ground.
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3rd (11) (4/1 +43%) Burj Malinka
4/1(+43%)
(11) Burj Malinka 4/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Thirsk in April. 10/3, creditable third of 11 in handicap at Carlisle (5f, good to soft) 7 days ago. Expected to be bang there. Reliable sort who extended run of creditable efforts at Carlisle last time; should go well.
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4th (10) (10/1 -11%) Sound Reason
10/1(-11%)
(10) Sound Reason 10/1, 6/1 and visored for 1st time, sixth of 8 in handicap at Ayr (5f, good to firm) 15 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Needs to bounce back. Four of five wins have been at track with uphill finishes; claims in refitted cheekpieces.
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5th (9) (14/1 +13%) Impressor
14/1(+13%)
(9) Impressor 14/1, C&D winner. Creditable fifth of 11 in handicap (9/1) at Carlisle (5f, good to soft) 7 days ago. Now below last winning mark and can't be ruled out. Four wins last year; signs of form revival last time but he is held by three of these.
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6th (2) (10/1 -67%) Stone Circle
10/1(-67%)
(2) Stone Circle 10/1, 28/1, last of 9 in handicap at Windsor (6f, heavy) 31 days ago. Could get back on track returned to a sounder surface. Multiple turf winner who ran well on reappearance; easy to excuse below-par run latest.
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7th (7) (3/1 +10%) Huddle Up
3/1(+10%)
(7) Huddle Up 3/1, Unreliable individual. Fourteen runs since last win in 2021. Good second of 11 in handicap (3/1) at Carlisle (5f, good to soft) 7 days ago. Fairly treated on best form but hard to trust. Ran well at Carlisle last week, for which he'll be 2lb higher in future; should go well.
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8th (12) (40/1 -60%) Back Tomorrow
40/1(-60%)
(12) Back Tomorrow 40/1, Latest win at Southwell in January. Eighth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (6f, 5/2) 83 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Richard Spencer. Others are more persuasive. Dual AW winner who hasn't been at best on last two starts; best watched on yard debut.
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9th (3) (7/1 -17%) Leodis Dream
7/1(-17%)
(3) Leodis Dream 7/1, 14/1, creditable second of 12 in handicap at Ripon (5f, good to firm) 27 days ago. Can give another good account. Has returned in solid form and should give another good account from double-figure draw.
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10th (13) (40/1 -82%) Modular Magic
40/1(-82%)
(13) Modular Magic 40/1, Nineteen runs since last win in 2021. 18/1, fifth of 10 in handicap at Ayr (5f, good) 35 days ago. Not easy to make a case for. Ran his best race for this yard at Ayr last time; on a good mark but more to do.
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11th (1) (25/1 +0%) Pockley
25/1(+0%)
(1) Pockley 25/1, Sixth of 9 in handicap (33/1) at Carlisle (5f, good to firm) 17 days ago. Blinkers back on. Others are more persuasive. Respectable turf return after a short break last time but all wins so far have been on AW.
14:55 Hamilton Handicap (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow
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Huddle Up fared best of those who reoppose from meeting at Carlisle last Thursday, having gone down by a neck in second, and the six-year-old must command plenty of respect. However, a chance is taken with the fourth from that contest, COUNT D'ORSAY. Tim Easterby's gelding took a step back in the right direction on that occasion, benefiting from a drop in class, and is entitled to build on that display. Leodis Dream and Burj Malinka are others who boast solid credentials.
LEODIS DREAM has hit the ground running this season and, having found just one too good at Ripon last time, he's fancied to get back to winning ways in what doesn't look quite as strong a race. Burj Malinka is an obvious danger at a track where he boasts a solid record and Huddle Up is a player if in the same form as last time.
In an open event it may pay to forgive a below-par run from STONE CIRCLE, who will likely be suited by this better ground over 5f.
(2) Solar Aclaim , Fairly useful performer at his best but well beaten back on these shores/following 11 weeks off when eighth of 11 in handicap at Doncaster (6f, firm, 20/1) 19 days ago, weakening 1f out. This should reveal more. Hasn't kicked on but could rediscover last autumn's promise when returned to slow ground.
(8) (9/2 +0%) Nariko
9/2(+0%)
(8) Nariko 9/2, Made final start for Kevin Ryan a winning one at Kempton in September and built on opening efforts for new yard when winning 15-runner handicap at this C&D (good to soft) 12 days ago, keeping on well. Up 7 lb but that may not prove her limit. Convincing recent win over C&D on soft; different ground likely today but still respected.
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1st (4) (9/4 +44%) Cool Dividend
9/4(+44%)
(4) Cool Dividend 9/4, Lightly-raced maiden. 5/1, excellent second of 11 in handicap at Doncaster (6f, firm) 19 days ago, no match for winner. Can go well again. Runner-up on three of his four starts and he's in good hands to continue to improve.
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2nd (6) (11/2 +15%) Run Boy Run
11/2(+15%)
(6) Run Boy Run 11/2, Off 5 months/gelded, made hard work of justifying cramped odds when off the mark in a Newcastle maiden (6f) in March. Far from disgraced when midfield in big-field 6/7f handicaps at Newmarket both starts since and not discounted with cheekpieces enlisted for the first time. Not beaten far when 7th in big fields the last twice; the cheekpieces may eke out extra.
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3rd (9) (16/1 +43%) Smart Vision
16/1(+43%)
(9) Smart Vision 16/1, Seemingly had plenty in hand when making all on handicap bow at Newcastle (7.1f) in February but not matched that level on AW/turf since, held back by failure to settle. Well-run race back at 6f ought to see him in a better light. Suffered early interference when mid-division at York; should be capable of better.
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4th (7) (6/1 -33%) The Good Biscuit
6/1(-33%)
(7) The Good Biscuit 6/1, Dual 6f winner at 2yrs who was gelded following his final start and returned with a very good second of 6 in handicap at Leicester (6f) 10 days ago. That effort was backed up by the clock and he's worth considering off the same mark. Reappeared with close second in Leicester handicap ten days ago and could be in the mix.
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5th (5) (10/1 +29%) Tsunami Spirit
10/1(+29%)
(5) Tsunami Spirit 10/1, Eleventh of 14 in handicap at Chester (6.1f, good, 12/1) 29 days ago, weakening inside final 1f having done too much too soon. Others more persuasive on balance. Form of Kempton second has been franked and he may not have taken to Chester last time.
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6th (1) (8/1 -33%) Beyond Borders
8/1(-33%)
(1) Beyond Borders 8/1, Successful 4 times during a very productive juvenile campaign and stepped up with each outing so far this spring, sound effort aided by a good position when fourth of 14 in handicap at Chester (6.1f, good) 29 days ago, running on. Respected down in class. Close fourth at Chester last month and every chance he'll be thereabouts once more.
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7th (10) (12/1 +0%) Welcome Dream
12/1(+0%)
(10) Welcome Dream 12/1, Fairly useful form when placed on 3 of his 4 starts at 2yrs. Respectable third on return at Newcastle (7f) in February but looked a hard ride (refused to settle/hung badly right) when well beaten in 1m maiden here in April. Needs to get back on track switched to handicaps/returned to sprinting. The drop back to sprinting and return to better ground could bear fruit on handicap debut.
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8th (11) (25/1 -108%) Pearl Abbey
25/1(-108%)
(11) Pearl Abbey 25/1, Soldier's Call filly who displayed promise only start at 2 yrs and better for reappearance when winning 6-runner maiden at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 82 days ago, keeping on well. Open to further improvement now handicapping back on turf. Won Wolverhampton maiden in March and has potential off her opening mark.
15:05 Haydock Handicap (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow
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NARIKO blitzed a mark of 71 with a comfortable success over C&D last month and could still be heavily underestimated off a 7lb higher mark. Admittedly, this is a deeper race and the likes of Beyond Borders and Cool Dividend provide stiffer competition, with the latter suggested as the biggest threat to the selection after a close second at Doncaster 19 days ago. The Good Biscuit is also feared.
A dual winner as a 2-y-o, THE GOOD BISCUIT posted a career-best effort back from 10 months off (also gelded) when runner-up at Leicester 10 days ago and appealing as the type who could progress further, he shades the vote operating from the same mark. Nariko, a good winner over C&D 12 days ago, is feared along with Cool Dividend. Run Boy Run is another worth a second look equipped with first-time cheekpieces.
Bottomweight PEARL ABBEY could be on a good mark for her handicap debut judged on her comfortable maiden win at Wolverhampton.
(5) Theirshegoes 9/1, Still to get her head in front but did run up to her best (briefly looked most likely winner) when fourth in 11-runner novices' handicap at Musselburgh (19.8f) in February. Interesting connections opt for a return to minimum trip back from a break and not discounted. Has the ability to cope with this mark and perhaps this sharper test will suit.
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2nd (9) (22/1 -83%) Milajess
22/1(-83%)
(9) Milajess 22/1, Modest form at best over hurdles for Michael Griffin in Ireland and bettered previous efforts for current yard when third at Musselburgh in January. Mixed bag since but much more encouraging signs at Sedgefield (16.8f) 4 weeks ago, in mix when bad mistake 2 out. One to bear in mind. Her third and fourth finishes earlier this year were remote; has fared less well since.
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3rd (1) (5/1 -11%) Just Dottie
5/1(-11%)
(1) Just Dottie 5/1, Offered little in bumper/on Flat but found her feet over hurdles for this yard, better for her reappearance when landing mares' handicap at Perth (16.2f) for second successive year 3 weeks ago. Up 5 lb as a result but claims if arriving in same form. Raised 5lb for Perth and this new mark has found her out before; still respected.
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4th (3) (22/1 -83%) On Se Calme
22/1(-83%)
(3) On Se Calme 22/1, Irish point winner who ran out an easy winner of a mares' maiden hurdle at Hereford (16.2f) in October. However, she found things tougher switched to a handicap at Huntingdon (20.6f) a month later. Steps back down in trip for return. Hereford maiden winner and there were excuses on her subsequent handicap debut.
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5th (6) (66/1 -100%) At A Pinch
66/1(-100%)
(6) At A Pinch 66/1, Yet to offer much in a handful of starts for this yard, well held at Fontwell (17.7f) 21 days ago. First-time cheekpieces need to have positive effect now. Won off a 17lb higher mark in February last year, the last time she sported a hood.
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6th (7) (100/1 -733%) Vision Of Hope
100/1(-733%)
(7) Vision Of Hope 100/1, Recorded narrow successes at Huntingdon and Market Rasen for James Owen last summer. Holding form well in staying handicaps on Flat for current yard in recent weeks and she's not out of things returned to this discipline. Fair fourth at Fakenham in April and two competitive runs on the Flat have followed.
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7th (10) (400/1 -3536%) Well Done Dani
400/1(-3536%)
(10) Well Done Dani 400/1, Dual hurdles winner during 2023 and respectable return from 10 months off when fourth of 6 in a C&D handicap in April. Shade disappointing she couldn't build on that at Huntingdon (15.8f) latest but she comes here operating from last winning mark and better showing not ruled out. Dual winner; guard has dropped in two runs after a break but she could be fitter this time.
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8th (4) (450/1 -5900%) Morning Fortune
450/1(-5900%)
(4) Morning Fortune 450/1, Placed on second of 2 starts in Irish points and displayed promise on 2 of her 3 starts in maiden/novice hurdles this spring, fifth of 14 in a Hereford maiden (16.2f) 13 days ago. Switch to handicaps a plus but she is bred to be suited by further. Under 4l away in latest maiden and doesn't look overburdened for h'cap debut on that form.
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9th (11) (350/1 -2088%) Lenebane
350/1(-2088%)
(11) Lenebane 350/1, Maiden hurdler who never figured when ninth of 10 in handicap at Market Rasen (16.6f) 4 weeks ago. However, that was her first start for 3 months and feasible to think she'll be sharper with that run under her belt. Comes here operating from career-low mark. Has performed okay in two of seven handicaps but doesn't look a winner waiting to happen.
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10th (8) (400/1 -1900%) Ruler Of The River
400/1(-1900%)
(8) Ruler Of The River 400/1, Maiden on the Flat who stayed on well to open her account in a juvenile maiden at Kelso (16.2f) in March. Fit from pair of spins on Flat but below best in selling handicap at Cartmel (17.2f) 8 days ago. Struggled in handicaps under both codes since winning a juvenile hurdle in March.
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11th (2) (350/1 -13900%) Symbolic Spirit
350/1(-13900%)
(2) Symbolic Spirit 350/1, A fair maiden hurdler for Amy Murphy who got off the mark at third attempt for new yard under a forceful ride in 10-runner handicap hurdle at Hereford (16.2f) last month, all out to hold on. More needed from revised mark but she may yet have more to offer for this yard. Up 6lb for narrow Hereford success but the runner-up had won his previous race.
15:13 Uttoxeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 5)
16f Race Class Flow
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JUST DOTTIE went clear to score by over six lengths in this grade at Perth last month and she may have been let off lightly with only a 5lb rise for that victory. Mike Smith's mare looks to have lots in her favour once again and she looks difficult to oppose. Symbolic Spirit did just enough to be successful by a head at Hereford on his latest outing and she is 6lb higher now, but she should remain competitive, while Vision Of Hope can pick up any pieces.
THEIRSHEGOES has yet to get her head in front but there has been enough in her efforts (often travels strongly) to suggest a well-run race at the minimum trip could well play to her strengths and she shades the vote in an open-looking mares' handicap. Last-time-out winners Just Dottie and Symbolic Spirit are others to consider, with Milajess also making some appeal having shaped much better than the distance beaten suggests at Sedgefield last time.
The suggestion is THEIRSHEGOES who has been moving okay in her races but not getting home over longer trips.
(11) Manila Scouse 18/1, 12/1, sixth of 12 in handicap at York (5f, good) 12 days ago. Back up in trip. Has a bit to prove at present. All wins have been on softer than good; below best since encouraging reappearance run.
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2nd (6) (8/1 +11%) Dare To Hope
8/1(+11%)
(6) Dare To Hope 8/1, Latest win at Beverley in April. 11/1, twelfth of 14 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 25 days ago. Others more persuasive. Last run could have come too quickly and he has won his last two turf starts.
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3rd (2) (5/1 -25%) Glenfinnan
5/1(-25%)
(2) Glenfinnan 5/1, 8/1, career best when winning 9-runner handicap at Ascot (6f, good) 27 days ago. Has more to offer as a sprinter for new yard and worth a chance to go in again. Improved effort over this trip at Ascot last time; should go well, despite 4lb rise.
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4th (9) (7/1 +42%) Almarada Prince
7/1(+42%)
(9) Almarada Prince 7/1, Course winner. 22/1, good third of 8 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 39 days ago. Back on the up last time and may have more still to offer. Unexposed sort with a good strike-rate; creditable run on AW last time and may do better.
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5th (7) (15/2 -25%) Monsieur Kodi
15/2(-25%)
(7) Monsieur Kodi 15/2, 50/1, below form eighth of 21 in handicap at York (6f, good) 22 days ago, not ideally placed. Not easy to make a case for. Back on same mark as when last successful but needs to put a below-par run behind him.
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6th (8) (5/1 +38%) Kelpie Grey
5/1(+38%)
(8) Kelpie Grey 5/1, 3 wins from 4 runs this year. Latest win at Ayr in May. Creditable second of 8 in handicap at Ayr (8f, good to firm, 13/8) 15 days ago, no match for winner. Down in trip. Not taken lightly. In good form over 7f and 1m this season but not certain to be suited by drop back to 6f.
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7th (3) (100/1 -614%) Raatea
100/1(-614%)
(3) Raatea 100/1, 10/1, 3½ lengths sixth of 9 to Glenfinnan in handicap at Ascot (6f, good) 27 days ago, unsuited by way race developed. On an appealing mark and can't be dismissed. Below best on last two starts; has work to do to reverse latest Ascot form with Glenfinnan.
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8th (4) (10/1 -11%) Paws For Thought
10/1(-11%)
(4) Paws For Thought 10/1, C&D winner. Eighth of 9 in handicap (8/1) at Chester (7f, soft) 12 days ago, doing too much too soon. Not one to write off. Triple turf winner last year but patchy form since last win and needs to return to best.
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9th (1) (40/1 -400%) Roman Dragon
40/1(-400%)
(1) Roman Dragon 40/1, Latest win at Sakhir in February. 10/3, good fourth of 11 in handicap at Chester (5.1f, good) 28 days ago. One to consider. Multiple Chester winner who won over a straight 6f in Bahrain; player back up to 6f.
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10th (5) (50/1 -317%) Persuasion
50/1(-317%)
(5) Persuasion 50/1, Creditable second of 6 in handicap (10/1) at Haydock (7.2f, good to soft) 12 days ago. Bumped into a progressive sort last time and is on a feasible mark. All wins over 7f and ran respectably last time; should prove effective back at 6f.
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11th (10) (100/1 -733%) Illusionist
100/1(-733%)
(10) Illusionist 100/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Wetherby in April. 11/4, respectable fifth of 15 in handicap at Thirsk (6f, soft) 33 days ago, met some trouble. Is up in grade but in good order and could get involved if he gets the breaks. Won at Wetherby in April and creditable run since but may prefer ground softer than good.
15:25 Hamilton Handicap (Class 2) 6f Race Class Flow
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GLENFINNAN stepped forward from his yard debut when scoring at Ascot last month and a 4lb rise may underestimate the four-year-old, especially with him boasting the potential for more to offer as a sprinter. Roman Dragon ran with credit on his return to the UK when fourth at Chester and he is likely to benefit from the extra furlong. Others for the shortlist include Illusionist and Persuasion.
GLENFINNAN is unexposed as a sprinter and opened his account for Michael Dods at Ascot last time, so he's capable of going in again for a possible tilt at the Wokingham. Kelpie Grey has returned thriving, so he's an obvious danger along with Roman Dragon
A competitive race in which it could be worth siding with PERSUASION, who ran respectably last time and shouldn't mind the return to 6f.
(12) Secret Mistral 18/1, Course winner. 17/2, seventh of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f). Off 159 days. Needs a couple of these to falter. Conditions will suit and on a fair mark; absent since December though & other pace on show.
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2nd (2) (9/1 -64%) Thunder Star
9/1(-64%)
(2) Thunder Star 9/1, C&D winner. Respectable fourth of 8 in handicap (10/1) at Ascot (5f, good) 36 days ago. Not taken lightly. C&D winner; edging back down the weights and has a major shout.
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3rd (4) (22/1 -10%) The Waiting Game
22/1(-10%)
(4) The Waiting Game 22/1, 7/2, respectable fourth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f). Off 173 days. Can give a good account. Success story for yard last year, winning 5 on the spin; 5f should be fine; off 173 days.
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4th (6) (66/1 -230%) Soul Seeker
66/1(-230%)
(6) Soul Seeker 66/1, C&D winner. 22/1, last of 11 in handicap at Beverley (5f, good to soft) 42 days ago so needs to bounce back. C&D win last autumn off 1lb lower; badly out of sorts so far this year though.
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5th (11) (33/1 -32%) Buraback
33/1(-32%)
(11) Buraback 33/1, 4 wins from 11 runs this year. Latest win at Leicester in April. Tenth of 11 in handicap at Kempton (6f, 12/1) 8 days ago so needs to get back on track. Four wins since March but well beaten off this mark last week and others look stronger.
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6th (9) (22/1 -214%) Habooba
22/1(-214%)
(9) Habooba 22/1, Winner at Lingfield in December. Below form eleventh of 26 in handicap (8/1) at Ascot (6f, good to firm) 26 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time now. Just 1-13 but appeals as being well treated if new trip & headgear have a positive effect.
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7th (7) (50/1 -456%) Paddy's Day
50/1(-456%)
(7) Paddy's Day 50/1, Creditable second of 8 in handicap at Ayr (5f, good to firm, 7/2) 15 days ago. In the mix once more. Good second at Ayr two weeks ago, finishing just in front of Match Play; each-way shout.
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8th (5) (7/1 +0%) Gemini Star
7/1(+0%)
(5) Gemini Star 7/1, Hinted at a revival when fifth of 8 in handicap (11/1) at Nottingham (6.1f, good to firm) 26 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Enters calculations. Not beaten far over 6f last month but she needs more for the application of cheekpieces.
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9th (8) (66/1 -1100%) Match Play
66/1(-1100%)
(8) Match Play 66/1, C&D winner. 9/2, best run this term when third of 8 in handicap at Ayr (5f, good to firm) 15 days ago. Holds good claims at these weights. C&D winner last June; solid effort at Ayr two weeks ago and should make another bold bid.
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10th (1) (15/2 -15%) Grace Angel
15/2(-15%)
(1) Grace Angel 15/2, C&D winner. Very good second of 11 in handicap at Windsor (5.1f, good to firm, 22/1) 17 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up. Latest Windsor second was a fine effort and she's a key player off the same mark.
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11th (10) (14/1 +13%) Bayraat
14/1(+13%)
(10) Bayraat 14/1, 13/2, ninth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (5f). Off 8 months with work to do. Several good runs in sprint handicaps last year, including C&D; returns from 8-month break.
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12th (13) (28/1 -100%) Astapor
28/1(-100%)
(13) Astapor 28/1, 1 win from 2 runs this year. Won 8-runner handicap at Hamilton (5f, good, 13/2) 20 days ago, always holding on. Needs considering despite a 3 lb rise. Four wins last year & off the mark in 2024 at Hamilton last month; this is much tougher.
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13th (3) (80/1 -264%) Running Cool
80/1(-264%)
(3) Running Cool 80/1, 33/1, eighth of 11 in handicap at Thirsk (5f, good to firm) 19 days ago, not knocked about. Shortlisted. Two wins in Ireland last June; yet to shine for new stable but dropping in the weights.
15:35 Haydock Handicap (Class 4) 5f Race Class Flow
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An open event in which only a tentative vote can go to GRACE ANGEL, who bounced back to form with a good second at Windsor last month. Darryll Holland's filly is now 6lb lower than when winning over C&D in June of last year, so she ought to hold every chance if building on that most recent effort. Paddy's Day (second) finished half a length in front of Match Play (third) at Ayr 15 days ago and both look set to be on the premises once again, while others to note include Astapor and Thunder Star.
A tight-knit handicap in which marginal preference is for C&D winner MATCH PLAY who signalled he is ready to go in again at Ayr. Gemini Star is next on the list, especially if first-time cheekpieces eke out some improvement. Paddy's Day, Grace Angel and Thunder Star all need factoring in too.
This should be fast and furious and THUNDER STAR (nap) can exploit today's drop in grade. Match Play is feared most.
(11) Love That 25/1, Point winner who posted a good fourth of 10 in novice hurdle at Perth (20.2f, good to soft) 22 days ago. Makes handicap debut and needs considering. Maiden point winner; fair form over hurdles; quite interesting on handicap debut.
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1st (8) (11/2 -83%) Faithfulflyer
11/2(-83%)
(8) Faithfulflyer 11/2, Got back on track when landing 16-runner handicap hurdle at Kelso (20.9f, good) 29 days ago, quickening clear. Up 7 lb but still holds very good claims. Back to form to win at Kelso last time; that form is sound; has a chance off 7lb higher.
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2nd (7) (7/1 +50%) Charlie's Glance
7/1(+50%)
(7) Charlie's Glance 7/1, In decent nick over hurdles/fences until coming in only seventh of 11 in handicap hurdle at Ffos Las (15.8f, good) 22 days ago. Back up in trip with more needed. All wins at around 2m; decent third after a break over 2m4f in April; wouldn't rule out.
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3rd (2) (7/4 +68%) World Of Dreams
7/4(+68%)
(2) World Of Dreams 7/4, Went backwards from last month's reappearance when thirteenth of 24 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (19.4f, good to soft) 37 days ago. Has a bit to prove. Dual bumper/novice hurdle winner; below best since 809-day break but on a good mark now.
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4th (1) (13/2 +7%) Jaramillo
13/2(+7%)
(1) Jaramillo 13/2, Unreliable sort. Creditable second of 13 in handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (19.6f, good) 28 days ago but needs to back it up now. Last win was Feb 2023; best run for a while when second at Huntingdon last time; chance.
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5th (5) (350/1 -4018%) Two To Tango
350/1(-4018%)
(5) Two To Tango 350/1, Lightly-raced maiden who was in good form until pulled up in handicap hurdle at Plumpton (20.5f, good to soft) 67 days ago. Needs to bounce back after a break. Promise in novice/maiden hurdles; bled from the nose when pulled up on h'cap debut; chance.
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6th (3) (9/1 -50%) Bullets Hill
9/1(-50%)
(3) Bullets Hill 9/1, Scored decisively at Exeter/Ffos Las in April but went without his usual cheekpieces when pulled up on his chasing debut at Ffos Las last time. Headgear refitted now so needs considering back in this sphere. Made all to win at Exeter and Ffos Las in April; up 14lb; pulled up on chase debut latest.
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7th (6) (400/1 -1900%) Masked Crusader
400/1(-1900%)
(6) Masked Crusader 400/1, Landed a pair of novice hurdles in 2022. Temperament has come under suspicion since and only seventh of nine at Carlisle (2m3f) 68 days ago. More is required after a lay-off. Winning pointer/novice hurdler but patchy form over hurdles and fences recently.
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8th (10) (450/1 -3114%) Ironopolis
450/1(-3114%)
(10) Ironopolis 450/1, Lightly-raced maiden over hurdles who was pulled up when tried visored in 2m Kelso handicap last time. Cheekpieces go back on for his handicap debut with something to prove. AW Flat winner; pulled op on soft last time but better judged on good third in October.
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|PU| (9) (100/1 -300%) Big Bad Bear
100/1(-300%)
(9) Big Bad Bear 100/1, First run since leaving Nicky Richards when pulled up in handicap hurdle at Perth (20.2f, soft) 42 days ago. Blinkered for 1st time now and it's 11 runs since his last win in 2022. Has won five hurdle races but has lost his form; tried in blinkers on 2nd run for new yard.
15:43 Uttoxeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 4)
20f Race Class Flow
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BULLETS HILL was progressing nicely over hurdles with a brace of victories at Exeter and Ffos Las in the space of three days in April, before disappointing on his chasing debut at the latter venue on his latest start. Switching back to timber appears the right move and the extra half a mile could unlock further potential. World Of Dreams was fancied to run well at the Punchestown Festival when finishing down the field and is expected to find this an easier assignment, while Two To Tango is another capable of a decent showing.
FAITHFULFLYER came clear in good style at Kelso and could follow up if in the same form. Bullets Hill can do better back hurdling, while Love That is a possible improver now handicapping for a good yard.
This can go to the unexposed TWO TO TANGO who shaped with considerable promise when second in a Newbury maiden hurdle in January.
(4) Good Morning Alex 9/2, 4 wins from 6 runs this year. 11/8, career best when winning 8-runner handicap at this course (8.3f, good to soft) 32 days ago, forging clear. Another bold showing is likely. Up another 11lb and in grade but hard to knock on form he's shown this year.
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2nd (8) (10/1 +0%) Up The Jazz
10/1(+0%)
(8) Up The Jazz 10/1, Respectable ninth of 19 in handicap (28/1) at York (7f, good) 12 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Others are in better form but he's not a forlorn hope. Only one win and below best this season; worth a try over this trip but needs to improve.
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3rd (2) (7/1 -180%) Bur Dubai
7/1(-180%)
(2) Bur Dubai 7/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Respectable second of 7 in handicap at Kempton (12f, 7/2) 36 days ago. Down in trip. Still early days and reappearance in listed event suggests he could be better than this mark. Improved form this season but up in the weights and drop back in trip not certain to suit.
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4th (1) (11/1 +0%) Sindoriyno
11/1(+0%)
(1) Sindoriyno 11/1, Winner at Wolverhampton in January. Fifth of 8 in handicap (18/1) at Ascot (10f, good to firm) 26 days ago. May yet have more to offer. Debut AW winner who never figured on turf/handicap debut at Ascot; needs to raise his game.
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5th (3) (100/1 -1011%) Offer And Receive
100/1(-1011%)
(3) Offer And Receive 100/1, Course winner. Fourth of 5 in handicap at Haydock (8f, heavy, 7/2) 40 days ago. Visor on 1st time. Type to benefit from headgear and might get back on the up away from testing conditions. Fair juvenile form but below that on seasonal/handicap debut; now gets a visor.
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6th (5) (13/2 -63%) Keep Warm
13/2(-63%)
(5) Keep Warm 13/2, Very good second of 13 in handicap (12/1) at Doncaster (8f, soft) 41 days ago. Form of latest effort looks notably strong and he's worth a chance to go one better. Both wins came over 6f but he stays 1m and good chance he'll be effective over this trip.
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7th (7) (66/1 -200%) Arantes Nascimento
66/1(-200%)
(7) Arantes Nascimento 66/1, 11/1, fourth of 7 in handicap at Nottingham (8.3f, good) 26 days ago. Others look better treated. Bettered reappearance form last time; worth a try over this trip but needs to raise game.
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8th (6) (66/1 -450%) Cloud Free
66/1(-450%)
(6) Cloud Free 66/1, 20/1, bit below form seventh of 12 in handicap at Newmarket (10f, good) 19 days ago, slowly away. Gelded since last seen and has been shaping a bit better than the result. Improved on AW first two starts of 2024 but has not matched it on turf; has been gelded.
15:55 Hamilton Handicap (Class 4) 9f Race Class Flow
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GOOD MORNING ALEX is in the form of his life at present and a further 11lb rise for an easy success over shorter here last month may not be enough to prevent the three-year-old from landing the hat-trick. A highly-creditable second over 1m4f at Kempton last time out, Bur Dubai can give the selection the most the think about, along with Doncaster runner-up Keep Warm.
KEEP WARM bumped into a progressive rival last time and the form has been boosted by some of those that finished behind him, so he may be capable of going one better at the possible expense of Bur Dubai, who is still relatively unexposed. Good Morning Alex is enjoying a productive season and should go well again.
The step up to this trip could suit KEEP WARM, who has run two solid races over 1m, the last of which is working out well.
(10) Power Of Destiny 17/2, Sea The Stars filly. Plenty of encouragement when third of 10 in minor event (12/1) at Salisbury (9.9f, heavy) on debut 21 days ago, making steady headway from 3f out and no extra only late on. Highly likely to progress for top stable. Sea The Stars filly; promising third at Salisbury, doing best of the newcomers; in the mix.
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2nd (2) (20/1 +0%) Cabrera
20/1(+0%)
(2) Cabrera 20/1, Phoenix of Spain filly who showed promise when fourth on debut at Newcastle (1m) in March and unlucky to bump into a useful sort when second of 7 in minor event at Wetherby (10f, soft) 39 days ago. Remains open to further improvement. No match for useful winner at Wetherby last time; more is required to win this race.
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3rd (4) (25/1 +0%) Consuelo
25/1(+0%)
(4) Consuelo 25/1, Stoutly bred filly who shaped like she'd improve for the experience when tenth of 12 in minor event (12/1) at Lingfield (8f, AW) on debut in October. Step up in trip rates a plus on return and better to come as a 3-y-o. Seemed to need her sole 2yo outing; should improve this term.
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4th (8) (66/1 -200%) Lady La Fay
66/1(-200%)
(8) Lady La Fay 66/1, Camelot filly. 11/2, offered something to work on when third of 7 in minor event at Wetherby (10f, soft) on debut 39 days ago. Should improve. One place behind Cabrera at Wetherby on debut; open to improvement.
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5th (14) (150/1 -127%) Top Spin Lob
150/1(-127%)
(14) Top Spin Lob 150/1, Iffraaj filly. Dam lightly-raced sister to 7f-1¼m winner (stayed 11f) Emman Bee and half-sister to smart 1¼m winner (stayed 12.5f) Cannonball. Wears hood. Iffraaj filly; wears hood on debut; market can guide.
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6th (13) (50/1 -257%) Taramasalata
50/1(-257%)
(13) Taramasalata 50/1, Too Darn Hot filly who displayed definite signs of ability despite inexperience when fifth of 12 in maiden at Newmarket (8f, good to firm) on debut 50 days ago. Likely improver with that under her belt but this looks a warm race. Showed ability in 1m maiden at Newmarket's Craven meeting; may improve.
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7th (9) (9/1 -64%) Lasting Love
9/1(-64%)
(9) Lasting Love 9/1, Solid start when third on debut at Doncaster (7f) in September and enhanced her form when filling same spot on return in a Newbury maiden (10f) in April. Seemed to find step up in grade coming too soon when last of 6 in Cheshire Oaks since and she remains likely to do better still. Hood on. Ran respectably on bare figures in the Cheshire Oaks; big player back down in class.
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8th (7) (150/1 -200%) Implacable
150/1(-200%)
(7) Implacable 150/1, Churchill filly. Promise on both starts to date, staying on gradually to finish in midfield on return in 12-runner Nottingham novice (10.2f) 16 days ago. Open to further improvement, particularly when tackling handicaps. Likely to be more interesting in handicaps shortly.
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9th (6) (11/1 -144%) Faifa
11/1(-144%)
(6) Faifa 11/1, Makes plenty of appeal on paper and shaped with abundant promise despite not enjoying anything like a clear passage when fourth of 10 in minor event at Salisbury (9.9f, heavy) on debut 21 days ago. Type to do much better and well worth considering here. Galileo filly who showed ability at Salisbury and is likely to progress; one to consider.
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10th (11) (11/10 +45%) Queen Of Soldiers
11/10(+45%)
(11) Queen Of Soldiers 11/10, €380,000 yearling, Sea The Stars filly. Made a promising start to career when second of 6 in 10f Ascot maiden 4 weeks ago, challenging final 1f and running on. Holds a Ribblesdale entry and with improvement expected, she's expected to feature. Ribblesdale entry; showed major promise in Ascot maiden, going very close; respected.
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11th (12) (100/1 -400%) Skyreach
100/1(-400%)
(12) Skyreach 100/1, Siyouni filly. Dam winner up to 1½m (2-y-o 1m winner) who stayed 1¾m. Represents leading yard but they may well hold stronger claims with Faifa on this occasion. First foal of a 1m4f G3 winner for her stable; the second-string on jockey arrangements.
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12th (1) (300/1 -200%) Somebodycomegether
300/1(-200%)
(1) Somebodycomegether 300/1, Outstrip filly. Dam 1m-9.3f winner. Showed a bit making belated debut when fourth of 7 in minor event (150/1) at Wetherby (10f, soft) on debut 39 days ago but she's probably one for handicaps further down the line. Modest fourth, behind two of these rivals, at Wetherby on belated debut.
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13th (5) (125/1 -279%) Drusilla
125/1(-279%)
(5) Drusilla 125/1, Saxon Warrior filly. Half-sister to 1½m winner L'enclume. Dam, 11.6f winner, closely related to winner up to 1m Whipper and winner up to 10.5f Divine Proportions (both high-class). Betting should prove a useful guide on debut. Saxon Warrior half-sister to a 1m4f AW winner for her connections; check the betting.
16:05 Haydock Maiden (Class 4) 10f Race Class Flow
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Queen Of Soldiers holds an entry in the Ribblesdale and commands plenty of respect having been narrowly denied on her racecourse bow at Ascot. Lasting Love and Power Of Destiny are also noted, but FAIFA gets the nod. The daughter of Galileo is entitled to have come on a bundle for her run at Salisbury on debut last month and she might represent a bit a value for her powerful Newmarket-based yard.
QUEEN OF SOLDIERS made a very promising start to her career when just touched off in an Ascot maiden over this sort of trip 4 weeks ago and Roger Varian's Ribblesdale entry is fancied to build on that and make another bold bid. Faifa, following her very promising debut fourth at Salisbury, and Lasting Love are others fancied to feature.
Several runners are interesting in this strong-looking maiden. Top of the list is Ribblesdale entry QUEEN OF SOLDIERS.
(4) Fair Frontieres 5/1, More miss than hit this year and doesn't look the force of old. Mark has become more appealing, however, and latest third at Kempton was much more like it. Worth considering. Three wins in 2021; didn't progress; on a good mark now and fair 3rd at Kempton last time.
(5) (9/4 +25%) Kintail
9/4(+25%)
(5) Kintail 9/4, Scored in a bumper and on hurdling debut at Warwick and showed improved form at Cheltenham on penultimate outing. Disappointing on handicap debut at Lingfield 4 months ago but could get back on track after a break. Bumper/novice hurdle winner in 2023; below par on h'cap debut in Jan; off since; new trip.
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1st (3) (7/2 +36%) Edison Kent
7/2(+36%)
(3) Edison Kent 7/2, Off the mark for current yard at Fakenham in December and right back on track when runner-up at Huntingdon 16 days ago. Should make his presence felt again. 2-21 over hurdles; winner in December; pulled up next twice; good run latest; a possible.
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2nd (10) (15/8 +32%) Wavering Down
15/8(+32%)
(10) Wavering Down 15/8, Arrives on the up and travelled like one that's ahead of his mark when runner-up at Warwick a month ago. Looks sure to go well again. Not won since 2022; several good runs since including when second last time; contender.
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3rd (2) (10/1 +0%) Royal Pretender
10/1(+0%)
(2) Royal Pretender 10/1, Relatively unexposed over staying trips and returned with good second at Exeter. Out of sorts subsequently, though. Not won since 2021 and below form since good second last October; questions to answer.
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4th (7) (33/1 +34%) Storm Nelson
33/1(+34%)
(7) Storm Nelson 33/1, Won 5 of his 8 starts during a very good spell with Sandy Thomson. Far more miss than hit for current stable, though. Blinkers go on. Five wins for Sandy Thomson (latest in Jan 2023); disappointing since; blinkers now tried.
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5th (8) (350/1 -3789%) Front View
350/1(-3789%)
(8) Front View 350/1, Useful hurdler/chaser for Joseph O'Brien back in 2020/21 and, having dropped in the weights, offered some encouraging signs that he retains ability last season. Interesting if the market speaks in his favour after a break with cheekpieces on. Formerly useful 2m hurdler/chaser; stays 3m; cheekpieces tried; each-way chance.
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6th (9) (15/2 +77%) Breaking Waves
15/2(+77%)
(9) Breaking Waves 15/2, Untrustworthy individual for Harry Whittington and hasn't made any sort of impact as yet for current yard. Has had a break. Acts on any ground and fair run in headgear (retained) on latest start (February).
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|PU| (1) (150/1 -200%) Calagogo
150/1(-200%)
(1) Calagogo 150/1, Last of 11 in novice chase at Galway (22.5f, good, 22/1). Off 22 months. Switches from chase to hurdles. First run for yard after leaving Gordon Elliott. Has work to do. Three hurdle wins in 2021; lost his way since; best watched on yard debut after long break.
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|PU| (6) (400/1 -506%) Column Of Fire
400/1(-506%)
(6) Column Of Fire 400/1, Finished lame at Doncaster 15 months ago having left Gordon Elliott cheaply. Last of 4 finishers completed start in points, fell last time. Obviously has plenty to prove for new trainer. Formerly a very useful hurdler for Gordon Elliott; not as good these days; best watched.
16:18 Uttoxeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 4)
23f Race Class Flow
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It seems an interesting move for KINTAIL to be running at this time of the year, having not run up to scratch on his handicap bow at Lingfield in January behind Inthewaterside. Nicky Henderson's gelding may well have been inconvenienced by softer ground and promises to be suited by a step up in distance. Edison Kent bounced back when runner-up at Huntingdon on his return from a break. The eight-year-old is capable of being in the mix, with Fair Frontieres and Wavering Down completing the shortlist.
KINTAIL disappointed at Lingfield last time but remains with potential and appeals as the sort to benefit from a break, so he can get back on the up to get the better of the in-form Wavering Down, who travelled with purpose at Warwick. Front View is one to note if strong in the betting.
Last month's Warwick runner-up WAVERING DOWN looks a solid contender with Edison Kent also worth considering.
(4) Hey Lyla 7/1, Last of 7 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 9/2). Off 177 days. Can give a good account on comeback if shrugging off latest effort. Dual winner last year; below best when last seen but can't be ruled out in this.
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2nd (2) (11/2 +31%) Hortzadar
11/2(+31%)
(2) Hortzadar 11/2, 13/2, seventh of 9 in handicap at Ripon (8f, heavy) 49 days ago. Has good chance on pick of form. Below best of late and goes without usual headgear; type who needs things to drop right.
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3rd (7) (10/1 +9%) Shine On Brendan
10/1(+9%)
(7) Shine On Brendan 10/1, 4-time course winner. 4/1, only fifth of 7 in handicap at this course (8.3f, soft) 8 days ago. Has work to do. Multiple winner who goes well here; held by Jackhammer on recent course form.
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4th (5) (17/2 -89%) Jackhammer
17/2(-89%)
(5) Jackhammer 17/2, Off 5 months before encouraging fourth of 7 in handicap at this course (8.3f, good to soft, 14/1) 32 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Took this 12 months ago and he's a player now eased 1 lb. Won this race last year and shaped well here on reappearance in race that threw up winners.
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5th (6) (40/1 -627%) Flight Of Angels
40/1(-627%)
(6) Flight Of Angels 40/1, 13/2, below form sixth of 10 in handicap at Ripon (9.8f, good to firm) 18 days ago. Hood on 1st time. 1m2f fast-ground winner last year; patchy form since and behind El Pro at Ripon last time.
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6th (1) (10/1 -150%) Bashful
10/1(-150%)
(1) Bashful 10/1, C&D winner. 14/1, last of 7 in handicap at Ayr (10f, good) 15 days ago. On a potentially lenient mark if back on song. Multiple Flat/hurdle winner but below best on last two starts and best watched again.
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7th (3) (9/1 -100%) El Pro
9/1(-100%)
(3) El Pro 9/1, Arrives in decent nick, fifth of 10 in handicap at Ripon (9.8f, good to firm) 18 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time and in the mix. Yet to win but ran as though the race was needed at Ripon last time; cheekpieces fitted.
16:30 Hamilton Handicap (Class 5) 9f Race Class Flow
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JACKHAMMER landed this contest last year off 2lb lower and he warmed up for his defence with a promising fourth over shorter here last time out. Dianne Sayer's charge can uphold last year's form with Shine On Brendan (second), while Flight Of Angels is another to consider off a mark that is 6lb lower than her last victory. The relatively unexposed El Pro is capable of being in the shake-up as well.
Last year's winner JACKHAMMER teed himself up nicely for a repeat bid when making an encouraging return here last month and looks the way to go. El Pro is feared most.
This can go to Dianne Sayer's JACKHAMMER, who won this race last year and shaped well on his reappearance here last time.
(5) Bear Rock 500/1, Fascinating Rock filly. Dam unraced. Others appeal more. First foal; unraced dam out of 6f 2yo winner; probably best watched in warm race on debut.
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1st (2) (5/2 -11%) Forever Blue
5/2(-11%)
(2) Forever Blue 5/2, Promising sort. Course winner on debut. 3½ lengths fifth of 6 to Darnation in Prestige Stakes at Goodwood (7f, heavy, 10/3) next time. Off 9 months. Sets a good standard. Considerable promise on heavy/soft on both 2yo starts (won here); leading form claims.
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2nd (11) (12/1 -71%) Upscale
12/1(-71%)
(11) Upscale 12/1, Twice-raced maiden. 10/3, last of 11 in minor event at Doncaster (7f, soft) 41 days ago. Hood on 1st time. Promise on sole 2yo start; excuses on return in April; 1st-time hood could help her settle.
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3rd (1) (4/1 +11%) Not Real
4/1(+11%)
(1) Not Real 4/1, Readily won 7-runner minor event (1/5) at Redcar (6f, soft) 35 days ago. Should have more to offer. Easy win at Redcar on second start; this is tougher but she may well be up to the task.
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4th (10) (15/2 +32%) Tareefa
15/2(+32%)
(10) Tareefa 15/2, Night of Thunder filly. Closely related to 3 winners, including very smart 1m-1¼m winner Nezwaah and useful 7f/1m winner Bashosh. Dam 1¼m-1½m winner. Newcomers from yard often fancied. Closely related to Group 1 winner Nezwaah, among others; could be live contender on debut.
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5th (6) (125/1 -213%) Dazitoo
125/1(-213%)
(6) Dazitoo 125/1, Soldier's Call filly. Half-sister to winner up to 8.6f Sweet Bertie. Dam, winner up to 7f (2-y-o 6f winner), half-sister to smart 6f winner Aeolus. No forlorn hope. 16-1 when withdrawn from last month's intended debut; others are more compelling.
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6th (8) (50/1 -355%) Haute Couture
50/1(-355%)
(8) Haute Couture 50/1, Kingman filly. Half-sister to high-class 1m-10.5f winner Decorated Knight and 1m winner Ambrosia. Noteworthy newcomer. Half-sister to Group 1 winner Decorated Knight; one to be interested in on debut.
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7th (7) (25/1 -79%) Eranthis
25/1(-79%)
(7) Eranthis 25/1, Twice-raced maiden. 11/8, fifth of 8 in maiden at Newcastle (7.1f). Off 8 months but not ruled out. Promising debut here last September; disappointing next time but she retains potential.
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8th (4) (40/1 -21%) Arctic Sunrise
40/1(-21%)
(4) Arctic Sunrise 40/1, Once-raced maiden. 11/10, fourth of 8 in minor event at Beverley (7.4f, heavy) on debut. Off 8 months. Should progress. Well-beaten fourth on sole 2yo start but could be entirely different proposition today.
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9th (9) (66/1 -136%) Mystical Maria
66/1(-136%)
(9) Mystical Maria 66/1, Twice-raced maiden. Fifth of 6 in minor event at York (7.9f, good, 66/1) 20 days ago. Needs to build on it. Has shown ability and can win races but others have more substance to their claims.
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10th (12) (100/1 -733%) Winning Point
100/1(-733%)
(12) Winning Point 100/1, 320,000 gns yearling, Blue Point filly. Half-sister to useful 2-y-o 1m/8.6f winner Global Hero and smart 6f winner Meraas. Dam won 1m Park Express Stakes and runner-up in Irish 1000 Guineas. Well worth a market check. 320,000gns yearling; represents highly respected yard and brings potential to debut.
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11th (3) (16/1 -33%) Al Thariyaat
16/1(-33%)
(3) Al Thariyaat 16/1, Dubawi filly. Half-sister to smart 1¼m winner Al Asifah. Dam, 2-y-o 7f winner who stayed 10.5f, half-sister to very smart winner up to 1m Awtaad. Considered. Dubawi filly; bred to be useful and it will be no surprise to see a big run on debut.
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Having finished fifth in a Group 3 at Goodwood in late August, FOREVER BLUE makes plenty of appeal on her return to action in these calmer waters. Ralph Beckett's filly should take all beating if performing to the same level and she edges the vote over last month's Redcar scorer Not Real. The daughter of Kodiac is heading in the right direction and she isn't taken lightly upped in distance, while any market support for newcomer Tareefa would be interesting.
The market should reveal plenty but Ralph Beckett's FOREVER BLUE possesses much the best form on offer and is taken to make a winning return with her yard going well. Redcar scorer Not Real is next on the list, although newcomers Haute Couture, Winning Point and Tareefa are all in excellent hands and need monitoring in the betting.
Redcar winner NOT REAL is a very bright prospect and is taken to defy a 7lb penalty. Newcomer Winning Point may be the main danger.
(13) Yesnosorry 80/1, Runner-up over hurdles at Plumpton (15.9f) last March but has been pulled up on all 3 starts over fences. 3 lb out of the handicap. Second in a soft ground 2m handicap hurdle but pulled up in all three chases.
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1st (1) (8/1 -191%) Phil De Pail
8/1(-191%)
(1) Phil De Pail 8/1, Failed to show much in 3 starts over hurdles since returning from a lengthy absence in February and having been towards the head of the betting for his chase debut, was let down by his jumping when unseating mid-race at Warwick (24f, good) 26 days ago. Too soon to write him off. Well treated on best hurdles form; no surprised if he is involved, granted a clear round..
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2nd (3) (22/1 -38%) Hey Brother
22/1(-38%)
(3) Hey Brother 22/1, Runner-up in an Irish point before running to a fair level when making the frame both starts in bumpers. Cut little ice over hurdles, though, and similar story both starts over fences, including on debut for this yard. Promise in bumpers and a hurdle; needs to be much better that his first two chase starts..
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3rd (6) (14/1 -75%) Batman For Ever
14/1(-75%)
(6) Batman For Ever 14/1, Fair winning hurdler/chaser at up to 2½m in France in 2021 but didn't offer much for Rebecca Menzies and in 2 starts again over hurdles for this yard earlier this year. Point winner since and third last time. Won a point in April but moderate form both under rules and in point either side of that..
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4th (7) (8/1 +43%) Dirk Gently
8/1(+43%)
(7) Dirk Gently 8/1, Placed in 3 handicaps last summer. Temperament has long been under suspicion, though, and went with little encouragement back over hurdles after 7 months off at Kelso last month. Never involved over hurdles on his reappearance last month; bit to prove..
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5th (5) (125/1 -1823%) Hattons Gardens
125/1(-1823%)
(5) Hattons Gardens 125/1, Mixed record over hurdles but winner of fifth start between the flags and made an encouraging debut over fences when fourth at Southwell last month, making his effort earlier than ideal. In capable hands and is open to improvement as a chaser. This longer trip may be beneficial and he has dropped to a workable mark; each-way player..
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6th (4) (125/1 -89%) Friends Don't Ask
125/1(-89%)
(4) Friends Don't Ask 125/1, Dual winner in 2021/22 for Martin Smith but doesn't seem to retain much ability these days, remote third at Fontwell 11 days ago. Impossible to recommend based on his last four starts since joining his current trainer..
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7th (2) (100/1 -1900%) Jeteye
100/1(-1900%)
(2) Jeteye 100/1, Runner-up on completed start in points and in handicap hurdle at Southwell in April. Ran poorly over fences there next time (again well backed) but no shock were he to bounce back in first-time cheekpieces. Pulled up on chase debut; competitive mark if he can get round this time; not written off..
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8th (8) (400/1 -1900%) Daranova
400/1(-1900%)
(8) Daranova 400/1, Back-to-back winner at Bangor 2 years ago but largely struggled since. Career-low mark and yard form are the positives. Dual 3m chase winner; well below par last three starts; much more needed..
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9th (11) (400/1 -1500%) Lough Salt
400/1(-1500%)
(11) Lough Salt 400/1, Successful twice in 3m handicap chases at Doncaster in early-2022. Form patchy since, and this veteran is opposable from 2 lb out of the handicap. Still throws in an occasional good run but has to shrug off three below-par performances..
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|PU| (10) (300/1 -971%) Cobra Commander
300/1(-971%)
(10) Cobra Commander 300/1, Won a brace of handicap chases in April 2022 but has drawn a blank since and he's basically not one to rely on, well-held seventh of 10 in handicap chase (10/1) at Warwick (24f, good to soft) 7 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Has struggled to get in a serious blow in his last three starts, the latest over 3m..
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|PU| (12) (350/1 -2400%) Ideal De Romay
350/1(-2400%)
(12) Ideal De Romay 350/1, Successful at the third attempt in Irish points but has little form under Rules. 3 lb out of the handicap. Irish point winner; poor form over hurdles but may improve going chasing back up in trip..
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|PU| (9) (350/1 -1650%) Talkingthetalk
350/1(-1650%)
(9) Talkingthetalk 350/1, Unreliable type and well held last 3 starts, including on return last month. However, she's 2 from 2 around here (off 1 lb lower) so big run wouldn't surprise. C&D winner last year when 1lb higher; tailed off on last month's reappearance..
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|PU| (14) (450/1 -3650%) Hey Day Baby
450/1(-3650%)
(14) Hey Day Baby 450/1, £45,000 buy after winning last of 4 starts in Irish points but has yet to make an impact under Rules. 3 lb out of the handicap on chase bow. Irish point winner; little worthwhile form under rules; has it to prove on chase debut..
16:50 Uttoxeter Handicap Chase (Class 5)
24f Race Class Flow
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A tentative vote goes to PHIL DE PAIL, who was unlucky not to get off the mark over hurdles and was going well from the front when unseating his rider six out at Warwick in this sphere last time. The seven-year-old gets to run off an unchanged mark and he is narrowly preferred to Hey Day Baby and Hey Brother, who is entitled to improve on his first start for new connections at Hexham. Hattons Gardens and Lough Salt cannot be ruled out either.
HATTONS GARDENS made an encouraging debut over fences when fourth at Southwell so makes the most appeal with most of his rivals arriving with something to prove. Talkingthetalk is a potential danger given her 100% record around here, while Daranova is running off a reduced mark for an in-form yard.
The suggestion is PHIL DE PAIL, who remains well treated from his hurdles form and, if jumping around, can atone for his recent mishap.
(3) Dahlia Noir 11/4, Promising sort. Second of 10 in maiden (5/1) at this course (7.2f, good) on debut 20 days ago, despite missing break. Will know more this time and seems sure to improve so looks the one to beat. Eyecatching C&D debut second last month; sure to play a major role.
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1st (1) (6/1 +33%) Bedtime Story
6/1(+33%)
(1) Bedtime Story 6/1, Foaled May 5. Frankel filly. Closely related to 2-y-o 7f winner Hudson River and useful 2-y-o 7f/1m winner Content. Dam dual Nunthorpe Stakes winner (including at 2 yrs). Newcomer of extreme interest. Frankel daughter of top sprinter Mecca's Angel; of obvious interest from top yard.
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2nd (4) (8/11 +34%) Giselle
8/11(+34%)
(4) Giselle 8/11, Foaled April 4. Frankel filly. Dam dual US Grade 1 winner at around 7f/1m (including Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf at 2 yrs). Superb pedigree and the choice of Ryan Moore. Frankel filly is first foal out of a Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf winner; respected.
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3rd (8) (14/1 +13%) Queens Fury
14/1(+13%)
(8) Queens Fury 14/1, Merely matched debut form when fifth of 11 in maiden at the Curragh (6f, good to soft, 12/1) 11 days ago. Up in trip. Has shown ability in two starts over shorter trips but lot more likely required.
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4th (9) (6/1 +29%) Transcending
6/1(+29%)
(9) Transcending 6/1, 25/1, fifth of 12 in maiden at Naas (5.9f, soft) on debut 38 days ago. Up in trip. Stable in good form. May well do better. Expected to come on plenty for Navan debut run and don't rule out.
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5th (7) (250/1 -67%) Mykonian Odyssey
250/1(-67%)
(7) Mykonian Odyssey 250/1, Foaled March 1. €6,000 yearling, Waldgeist filly. Dam maiden (stayed 1m) out of useful 7f-8.5f winner Laviniad. Unlikely type to make an immediate impact.
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6th (10) (17/2 +15%) Vega's Muse
17/2(+15%)
(10) Vega's Muse 17/2, Foaled January 21. 160,000 gns yearling, Lope De Vega filly. Dam, useful 2-y-o 7f winner, half-sister to smart winner up to 1¼m Uncle Bryn. Lope De Vega filly finished fourth in recent barrier trial; market noted.
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7th (6) (16/1 +76%) Indigo Dream
16/1(+76%)
(6) Indigo Dream 16/1, Foaled March 9. 28,000 gns foal, 140,000 gns yearling, Havana Grey filly. Half-sister to 2-y-o 6f winner Royal Elysian. Progressive yard not renowned for its juveniles but worth a market check nonetheless.
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8th (2) (250/1 -25%) Churchill Gale
250/1(-25%)
(2) Churchill Gale 250/1, Foaled February 2. €8,000 yearling, Churchill filly. Dam 6.7f/7f winner. Cheaply bought Churchill filly likely best watched on debut.
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9th (5) (200/1 -33%) Goldino
200/1(-33%)
(5) Goldino 200/1, Twice-raced filly. 66/1, ninth of 13 in maiden at Cork (5f, good to soft) 16 days ago, slowly away. Significantly up in trip. Two runs last month were modest, more likely type for a nursery.
16:55 Leopardstown Maiden 7f Race Speed Rating Flow
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There's a lot to like about Aidan O'Brien's GISELLE on paper being by Frankel out of a Breeders' Cup winner, with Ryan Moore on board. She holds a Group 2 entry for the end of the month. Dahlia Noir showed plenty of potential when runner-up on debut over a similar trip at this track behind a well-regarded winner. She sets a more-than-decent standard for the newcomers to reach. O'Brien also takes the wraps off another regally-bred filly in Bedtime Story, who is by Frankel out of a Group 1-winning sprinter. She has the same Group 2 engagement. Queens Fury and Jessica Harrington's newcomer Vega's Muse shouldn't be ruled out.
DAHLIA NOIR's runner-up effort here 3 weeks ago was chock-full of promise given her obvious greenness. Sure to build on that, she's the percentage call, for all Aidan O'Brien unleashes a couple of very well-bred debutantes in Giselle and Bedtime Story.
C&D second Dahlia Noir has major claims but could find superbly-bred debutante GISELLE too strong
(9) Princess Nieve 66/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2023. 80/1, respectable eighth of 14 in handicap at Southwell (11.1f) 67 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time now. Mainly disappointing since sole win on AW; headgear goes on but looks yard second string.
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1st (4) (8/1 +6%) Twoforthegutter
8/1(+6%)
(4) Twoforthegutter 8/1, Remains a maiden after 16 Flat runs. Creditable third of 9 in handicap at Beverley (12.1f, soft, 7/2) 8 days ago. Blinkers back on. Needs considering. Yet to win in 16 starts but extended his run of creditable efforts last time; place claims.
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2nd (2) (11/1 -83%) Humble Spark
11/1(-83%)
(2) Humble Spark 11/1, Career best when winning 11-runner handicap at Newcastle (10.2f, 5/2) 41 days ago, slowly away. Up 3 lb but merits consideration. Won at 11th attempt over 1m2f on AW; worth another try over 1m4f and claims back on grass.
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3rd (8) (11/2 -53%) Hot Team
11/2(-53%)
(8) Hot Team 11/2, 11/2, improved on recent efforts when wide-margin winner of 7-runner handicap at Carlisle (11.2f, good to soft) under this rider 7 days ago. This course winner saddles a 4 lb penalty now and has to be taken seriously. Won by a wide margin at Carlisle last time and is 3lb well in, despite penalty.
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4th (3) (28/1 -40%) The Navigator
28/1(-40%)
(3) The Navigator 28/1, Unreliable type. 50/1, only sixth of 8 in handicap at this course (11.1f, good to soft) 32 days ago. Others appeal more. Long time since last Flat win and last form has taken a few knocks, but well handicapped.
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5th (1) (3/1 +33%) Lincoln Rockstar
3/1(+33%)
(1) Lincoln Rockstar 3/1, First run since leaving David O'Meara when landing 9-runner handicap at Beverley (12.1f, soft) 8 days ago. Not taken lightly under a 5 lb penalty. Won on yard debut when fitted with tongue-tie last week; will be 2lb lower in future.
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6th (5) (8/1 +20%) Billy Bathgate
8/1(+20%)
(5) Billy Bathgate 8/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. Fifth of 7 in handicap (9/4) at Ayr (13.1f, good) 23 days ago, left poorly placed. Tongue strap on 1st time. Shortlisted. Mainly consistent but is an infrequent winner who needs to better most recent form to win.
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7th (7) (14/1 -40%) Casa Luna
14/1(-40%)
(7) Casa Luna 14/1, Winner at Wolverhampton in April. 5/1, creditable third of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (16.6f) 40 days ago. Back down in trip with solid claims. Infrequent winner; below best last two starts and best watched back on turf.
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8th (6) (16/1 -300%) Executive Pool
16/1(-300%)
(6) Executive Pool 16/1, 11/2, first run since leaving Gary Moore when good second of 12 in handicap hurdle at Fontwell (17.7f, good) 21 days ago. Enters calculations back in this sphere. Has not run on Flat for nearly two years but ran well over hurdles last time; stable debut.
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9th (10) (100/1 -52%) Coeur De Coeurs
100/1(-52%)
(10) Coeur De Coeurs 100/1, 150/1, sixth of 11 in handicap at Catterick (15.9f, soft). Off 8 months and needs to hit the ground running. Little worthwhile form and easy enough to oppose on this first run since October.
17:05 Hamilton Handicap (Class 6) 12f Race Class Flow
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An improver on her first start for trainer Ivan Furtado last week when scoring over this distance at Beverley, LINCOLN ROCKSTAR looks the one to beat again under a 5lb penalty. As long as she handles quicker ground on this occasion, the four-year-old may have too much for Newcastle scorer Humble Spark, as well as Hot Team, who could hardly have done it any easier when winning at Carlisle last time out.
A few with chances but the verdict goes to recent Carlisle scorer HOT TEAM who still looks ahead of his mark under a penalty for that commanding victory. Executive Pool is next on the list for his new handler, with Lincoln Rockstar and Billy Bathgate also in the picture.
Last week's winners Hot Team and Lincoln Rockstar have claims but this could go to HUMBLE SPARK back on turf and back at 1m4f.
(6) Sedgemoor 11/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fourth of 12 in minor event at Kempton (7f, 9/2) 15 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Needs to step forward at these weights. Tough tasks on first 2 starts; creditable 4th on AW (7f) latest; handicap debut.
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2nd (2) (13/2 +0%) Gundogan
13/2(+0%)
(2) Gundogan 13/2, Thrice-raced maiden. 9/4 and hooded for 1st time, second of 9 in maiden at Newcastle (6f), no match for winner. Off 7 months but much respected on his handicap debut. All races at 6f, showed promise on debut and final start; fitness and trip query on return.
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3rd (3) (9/2 -13%) Woodleigh
9/2(-13%)
(3) Woodleigh 9/2, Much improved to get off the mark in 8-runner handicap at Ripon (6f, soft) 7 days ago. Scored comfortably there so big shout under a 6 lb penalty. Kept to 6f on good to soft/slower in handicaps so far, impressive last week; 3lb well in.
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4th (4) (8/1 -33%) Alfie Boy
8/1(-33%)
(4) Alfie Boy 8/1, 5/1, cosily landed 10-runner handicap at Redcar (7f, soft) 9 days ago. Very much one to consider despite shouldering a 6 lb penalty. Much improved when ready 7f winner on soft last week; 6lb penalty on different ground.
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5th (1) (100/1 -2400%) Arnaz
100/1(-2400%)
(1) Arnaz 100/1, Promising type. 2/1, career best when winning 9-runner handicap at Brighton (7f, good to soft) 9 days ago. Carries 6 lb penalty but should improve again and is well in the mix. Good late work to win 7f handicap debut at Brighton; 1lb badly in under penalty; improve.
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6th (5) (80/1 -400%) Triggerman
80/1(-400%)
(5) Triggerman 80/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 18/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, excellent fourth of 14 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 34 days ago. In the picture. Best form at 6f on AW but promising reappearance and likely to stay 7f.
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7th (10) (22/1 +0%) Noble Consort
22/1(+0%)
(10) Noble Consort 22/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 9/2, respectable third of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f). Off 91 days. Respected on his turf debut. Two fair runs in 7f handicaps on Newcastle AW; needs to improve for switch to turf.
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8th (9) (100/1 -900%) Glam Squad
100/1(-900%)
(9) Glam Squad 100/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Thirteenth of 19 in minor event (28/1) at Newbury (7f, good) 20 days ago. Makes handicap debut with plenty more required. Low expectations at Newmarket and Newbury; much more realistic now handicapping.
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9th (8) (100/1 -733%) Bonaventure
100/1(-733%)
(8) Bonaventure 100/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Below form fourth of 9 in handicap at Newmarket (7f, good, 33/1) 51 days ago so needs to bounce back. Promise on Polytrack; creditable 4th in 7f Newmarket handicap latest; down in grade.
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10th (7) (66/1 -120%) Half Moon Rising
66/1(-120%)
(7) Half Moon Rising 66/1, 11/2, pulled hard when below-par fourth of 6 in handicap at Musselburgh (7.1f, good) 34 days ago. Hood on 1st time. Maiden who was suited by 7f as a 2yo but made low-key reappearance in May.
17:10 Haydock Handicap (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow
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This may be fought out between the three penalised winners in Arnaz, Alfie Boy and WOODLEIGH, with the latter fancied to complete a double. Declan Carroll's inmate opened his account in convincing fashion at Ripon last week and there should be more to come, especially being 3lb well-in under a penalty. The aforementioned Arnaz, who scored a shade cosily at Brighton recently, may give the selection most to think about, while Redcar scorer Alfie Boy must prove his effectiveness on a sounder surface.
WOODLEIGH took his form up a level when opening his account at Ripon and still looks ahead of his mark despite saddling a 6 lb penalty here. Arnaz also arrives on the back of a recent victory at Brighton and is next on the list ahead of handily-weighted Triggerman and Redcar scorer Alfie Boy.
The penalised Woodleigh, Alfie Boy and ARNAZ are all respected but the last-named has less to prove regarding the ground.
(7) Oakley Boy 10/1, Once-raced colt. 22/1, last of 8 in maiden at Brighton (5.3f, good) on debut 47 days ago, missing break. Green and always in rear on Brighton debut (5.5f, good); could take a big step forward.
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2nd (6) (10/11 +44%) Number
10/11(+44%)
(6) Number 10/11, Posted fair form in both starts thus far, latest when fifth of 15 in maiden at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 17 days ago. Sets the bar pretty high. Two promising runs last month and he's a strong contender now switched to AW.
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3rd (3) (50/1 -317%) Dalmally
50/1(-317%)
(3) Dalmally 50/1, Foaled February 19. Highland Reel colt. Half-brother to 6f-1¼m winner Van Dyke. Dam unraced half-sister to smart winner up to 1¾m Quiz Mistress. Interesting newcomer. Half-brother to fair 6f-1m2f winner; likely to need further but starting out at low level.
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4th (12) (11/1 +0%) Oasis Sunrise
11/1(+0%)
(12) Oasis Sunrise 11/1, Foaled February 21. €20,000 yearling, Bated Breath filly. Dam, unraced, closely related to smart 1m winner Scentasia. Market check advised on debut. 20,000euros yearling; unraced dam from a good family; yard off mark with 2yos; considered.
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5th (5) (15/2 -25%) Holbrook
15/2(-25%)
(5) Holbrook 15/2, Once-raced colt. Sixth of 12 in maiden at Leicester (5f, good, 14/1) on debut 26 days ago. Entitled to build on that. Promise amidst evident inexperience at Leicester last month (5f); extra furlong a plus.
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6th (4) (20/1 -300%) Glitterati
20/1(-300%)
(4) Glitterati 20/1, Foaled April 2. Due Diligence colt. Dam unraced. Trainer’s newcomers command respect. Some appeal on paper and yard's 2yos ticking along nicely; interesting newcomer.
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7th (11) (10/1 +0%) Lockwood
10/1(+0%)
(11) Lockwood 10/1, Foaled February 19. Cable Bay filly. Half-sister to 2-y-o 6f winner Save The World. Warrants respect on debut. Half-sister to 6f winner Save The World; yard has had a winning 2yo newcomer; respected.
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8th (10) (125/1 -213%) Lady Shinto
125/1(-213%)
(10) Lady Shinto 125/1, Foaled April 21. 3,500 gns yearling, Shaman filly. Half-sister to 5f winner Teresa Grace. Dam, unraced, closely related to smart 5f winner Son of Rest. Half-sister to a minor 5f winner; yard 0-28 with 2yos in the last five seasons.
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9th (1) (50/1 -525%) Ballsgrove Boy
50/1(-525%)
(1) Ballsgrove Boy 50/1, Foaled April 15. Ardad colt. Half-brother to winners abroad by Rock of Gibraltar and Bushranger. Dam Italian 2-y-o 5f-7f winner. Makes appeal on paper. Half-brother to two winners; dam a Listed winner; yard won this race last year; considered.
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10th (8) (300/1 -140%) Sangatien
300/1(-140%)
(8) Sangatien 300/1, Thrice-raced gelding. Ninth of 10 in maiden at Redcar (6f, good, 40/1) 17 days ago. Hard to fancy. Poor form in three turf starts this spring; difficult to recommend.
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11th (9) (200/1 -300%) Dinky Diva
200/1(-300%)
(9) Dinky Diva 200/1, Foaled April 20. Due Diligence filly. Half-sister to 1¼m-1¾m winner Koshi and 6f winner Cockney Hill. Dam unraced half-sister to smart winner up to 1m So Beloved. Half-sister to two minor winners; yard not renowned for 2yo success.
17:15 Chelmsford Maiden (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow
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The penny dropped late on for HOLBROOK on his debut when he finished sixth at Leicester last month. Ollie Sangster's juvenile overcame his inexperience to finish his race off well and, with normal improvement, he could be the one to beat. Glitterati is bred for speed and he goes for Archie Watson, who can ready one first time out, so he has to be considered with Luke Morris booked. Lockwood completes the shortlist.
NUMBER has acquitted himself well in both starts to date and has the assistance of Oisin Murphy. He can open his account. The chief threat may come from one of the newcomers, with Glitterati and Ballsgrove Boy appealing most.
Number sets the standard and is respected but LOCKWOOD looks a likely newcomer on pedigree.
(2) Jack's A Legend , Off 10 months before getting off the mark in 4-runner handicap hurdle at Southwell (15.8f, heavy) in November but wasn't in same form at Newbury last time and returns from further 3-month absence now. Drops 2lb to a mark that would give him claims if able to repeat his penultimate effort..
(10) (20/1 -43%) George Mallory
20/1(-43%)
(10) George Mallory 20/1, Opened account over C&D last summer but looked badly in need of run, on first start since, when last of 13 at Cartmel 8 days ago. Makes limited appeal. Tailed off after a lengthy break last month; more needed..
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1st (9) (9/1 +18%) Lucky Lover Boy
9/1(+18%)
(9) Lucky Lover Boy 9/1, Scored 4 times (including over C&D) in 2022 but been generally disappointing since. Back on a lenient mark but percentage call is to look elsewhere. Beaten favourite when dropped in grade at Sedgefield latest and this is no easier task..
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2nd (8) (12/1 -85%) Chef De Troupe
12/1(-85%)
(8) Chef De Troupe 12/1, Belied market weakness when returning to winning ways in 6-runner handicap hurdle over C&D (soft) 11 days ago. More on plate under 7 lb penalty now, though. Won over C&D on his first hurdles start since 2022; penalised for that but respected..
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3rd (11) (10/1 +64%) Rock On Tommy
10/1(+64%)
(11) Rock On Tommy 10/1, Three-time C&D winner but comes here out of sorts and is hard to recommend. Well treated on C&D winning form from last year but plenty to prove after recent efforts..
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4th (4) (13/2 +0%) Ambassador
13/2(+0%)
(4) Ambassador 13/2, Won for third time over C&D when landing 7-runner handicap hurdle (soft) 33 days ago. 5 lb higher now but another bold bid is anticipated. Kept on well when scoring here latest; up 5lb and same claimer now claims 3lb less.
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5th (7) (9/4 +25%) Orchestra
9/4(+25%)
(7) Orchestra 9/4, Fair performer on Flat who matched his best form over timber when close second of 11 in handicap hurdle over C&D (good to soft) 19 days ago. Just 1 lb higher now and is one for shortlist. Headed close home over C&D (good to soft) latest; up 1lb; player..
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6th (1) (18/1 -80%) Ve Day
18/1(-80%)
(1) Ve Day 18/1, Sole success came in 4-runner event last year and finished well held, back from 7 months off, in Kempton handicap hurdle 45 days ago. Now tried in blinkers for first time. Gets a slight ease in grade here; blinkers go on and he could have a big say..
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7th (6) (16/1 -60%) Kentucky Bluegrass
16/1(-60%)
(6) Kentucky Bluegrass 16/1, Fairly useful on the Flat for David O'Meara and posted much his best effort in this sphere when third of 14 in novice at Hereford (16.2f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Goes handicapping now and may have more to offer. Initial mark likely to demand improvement but no surprise if he is thereabouts..
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8th (3) (33/1 -136%) Never No Trouble
33/1(-136%)
(3) Never No Trouble 33/1, Largely consistent sort who clearly wasn't 100% on the day when last of 6 in handicap hurdle at Musselburgh (19.8) in November. Not the easiest to win with, though. Blinkers reapplied. Reappears on a 2lb lower mark than where she left off last November; not ruled out..
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9th (5) (9/2 +25%) Defence Witness
9/2(+25%)
(5) Defence Witness 9/2, Won sole start in points and showed fairly useful form when landing a Catterick bumper on Rules debut in November. Made the frame both starts in this sphere since and remains with potential on switch to handicapping. Back in trip for handicap debut and is a player from what could prove a handy mark..
17:20 Uttoxeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 5)
16f Race Class Flow
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Denied by the narrowest of margins over C&D last time out, ORCHESTRA can gain compensation on this occasion off a 1lb higher mark. The four-year-old has done well without winning since beginning his career in this sphere for new connections and he gets the vote ahead of unexposed handicap debutant Defence Witness and Ambassador, who was a comfortable winner over track and trip last month.
ORCHESTRA did little wrong when nabbed on the line here last month and can gain compensation. Handicap debutants Kentucky Bluegrass and Defence Witness head the list of dangers.
The suggestion is DEFENCE WITNESS (nap), who has shown promise and may have got in lightly.
(3) Ich Liebe Berlin 250/1, Raa Atoll colt. Dam German/Norwegian winner around 6f (including at 2 yrs). Pitched in very deep. Homebred Raa Atoll colt thrown in at the deep end here on debut.
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1st (6) (7/4 -27%) Portland
7/4(-27%)
(6) Portland 7/4, Useful colt. Good 3¾ lengths fourth of 8 to Arabian Crown in Classic Trial at Sandown (10f, good to soft, 9/1) 41 days ago. Up in trip and just about the one to beat on these terms. Sandown Trial fourth a leading player if staying this longer trip.
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2nd (5) (11/4 +17%) Kinesiology
11/4(+17%)
(5) Kinesiology 11/4, Strong at the finish when winning 10-runner maiden at Cork (10.2f, good) 27 days ago. That was just this third start and this trip sure to be within range. Cork maiden winner likely to improve again at this longer trip; upped in class.
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3rd (4) (2/1 -14%) Keeper's Heart
2/1(-14%)
(4) Keeper's Heart 2/1, Promising type. 1½ lengths fourth of 5 to Los Angeles in Derby Trial Stakes (18/1) at this course (10f, good to firm) 25 days ago, slowly away and sure to have finished closer with a clear run. More to come. Staying-on Derby Trial fourth augurs well for this step up in trip; big player.
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4th (1) (22/1 +45%) Bad Desire
22/1(+45%)
(1) Bad Desire 22/1, Fairly useful colt. Bit below form third of 14 in maiden (8/13) at Gowran (9.4f, good to soft) 3 days ago, not ideally placed. Up in trip and no easy task on these terms. Second to Kinesiology at Cork, not so good at Gowran on Monday; upped in trip now.
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5th (2) (28/1 +0%) Gesture
28/1(+0%)
(2) Gesture 28/1, Fairly useful colt. 2 wins from 3 runs this year. 9/2, career best when winning 13-runner handicap at Dundalk (10.7f) 55 days ago. Going the right way since adopting front-running tactics but this asks a new question. Progressive front-running handicapper on AW; much tougher task on turf return.
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
The 107-rated PORTLAND has to be the starting point up in trip. This Dubawi colt was last seen finishing fourth in a Group 3 at Sandown and has a third place in a Group 1 in France last autumn in his locker. Keeper's Heart is next best with a mark of 102. He received a hike of 13lb from the handicapper after a close fourth in the Group 3 Derby Trial at Leopardstown in May. He is also up in trip and is very much unexposed after three runs. Jessica Harrington said she was looking forward to seeing Kinesiology over this distance after he won his maiden over an extended 1m2f in Cork last month.
PORTLAND and Keeper's Heart produced career-best efforts in Group 3 company last time and may well fight out the finish with this trip sure to suit both. Marginal preference is for the Aidan O'Brien representative.
Portland edges it on form but KEEPER'S HEART may have more scope for improvement at this trip
(3) Cool Hoof Luke 7/2, Foaled March 29. 16,000 gns foal, €20,000 yearling, Advertise colt. Dam once-raced sister to smart winner up to 6f Lohit. Ticks plenty of boxes and newcomers from yard often fancied. Advertise colt; considered newcomer, especially if the market vibes are positive.
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2nd (2) (7/2 -27%) Brian
7/2(-27%)
(2) Brian 7/2, Shaped encouragingly at big odds when fourth of 15 in maiden at Windsor (6f, good to firm, 66/1) on debut 17 days ago, finishing well after not clear run entering final 1f. Should have more to offer. Promising start when fourth at Windsor; he can build on it so must enter calculations.
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3rd (7) (10/1 +29%) Invincible Crown
10/1(+29%)
(7) Invincible Crown 10/1, Foaled March 30. €6,000 yearling, Inns of Court colt. Dam, 8.6f winner, half-sister to useful 6f/7f winner Nations Alexander. Check betting. Son of Inns Of Court can't be discounted on his debut for his in-form handler.
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4th (9) (33/1 -50%) Pay Attention
33/1(-50%)
(9) Pay Attention 33/1, Foaled April 12. Mohaather colt. Dam US 6f/7f winner. Likely outsider. Mohaather colt; possibilities on his first start.
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5th (4) (22/1 +0%) Diomed Duke
22/1(+0%)
(4) Diomed Duke 22/1, Foaled January 30. 11,000 gns yearling, Mayson gelding. Dam 5f winner (including at 2 yrs). This Mayson gelding is one to consider if the betting speaks in his favour.
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6th (5) (13/2 -8%) Enchanted Eye
13/2(-8%)
(5) Enchanted Eye 13/2, 14/1, shaped promisingly when sixth of 15 in maiden at Windsor (6f, good to firm) on debut 17 days ago. Will be suited by 7f, but entitled to progress nonetheless. Encouraging debut sixth at Windsor; this son of Expert Eye can take a step forward now.
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7th (8) (11/2 -10%) Lovestruck Romeo
11/2(-10%)
(8) Lovestruck Romeo 11/2, Still green when third of 8 in minor event (5/1) at Salisbury (5f, good) 12 days ago. Remains capable of better now stepping up in trip. Still green when Salisbury third latest; open to progress, especially at 6f; interesting.
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8th (1) (40/1 -21%) Adelaide Bay
40/1(-21%)
(1) Adelaide Bay 40/1, 25/1, offered little when fourteenth of 15 in maiden at Windsor (6f, good to firm) on debut 17 days ago. Beat only one in maiden at Windsor; this New Bay colt needs to take a big step forward.
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9th (6) (40/1 -60%) Freak Encounter
40/1(-60%)
(6) Freak Encounter 40/1, Foaled March 23. €22,000 foal, 13,000 gns yearling, Dandy Man colt. Dam unraced half-sister to useful 2-y-o 6f winner Rajasinghe. This Dandy Man newcomer is not without interest; worth a market check.
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10th (11) (14/1 -40%) Flor Do Rio
14/1(-40%)
(11) Flor Do Rio 14/1, Foaled April 25. €10,500 foal, River Boyne filly. Half-sister to several winners, including winner up to 1m Captain Joy (2-y-o 7f winner, by Dark Angel) and winner up to 1½m Chestnut Honey (2-y-o 7f winner, by No Nay Never), both smart dam 11.5f/1½m winner. Worth a second look. River Boyne half-sister to five winners; yard can ready them; very much one to consider.
17:45 Chelmsford Maiden (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow
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BRIAN went into many notebooks when he finished fourth at Windsor last month and he would have learned a great deal from that experience. With normal progression, he ought to go close, with his main threat possibly being Lovestruck Romeo, who has the plum draw in stall one and has produced two solid efforts in his career so far, including his third at Salisbury last time. Any market support for Cool Hoof Luke would be interesting too.
BRIAN finished with running left after meeting trouble when fourth on debut at Windsor recently so, granted better luck in-running, Sylvester Kirk's colt is fancied to get off the mark at the expense of debutant Cool Hoof Luke, who represents the in-form Andrew Balding yard and ticks plenty of boxes on paper. This step up in trip should suit Lovestruck Romeo so he can edge out sole filly Flor Do Rio for third.
The market should reveal plenty but LOVESTRUCK ROMEO is taken to put his experience to good use and get off the mark now up in trip.
(5) No Hassle 13/2, 14/1, creditable sixth of 10 in handicap at Roscommon (12.1f, good) 17 days ago. Each-way claims. Roscommon comeback run last month just okay, needs to step forward here; ground to suit.
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2nd (8) (11/2 +8%) Bold Approach
11/2(+8%)
(8) Bold Approach 11/2, Course winner. Twenty five runs since last win in 2019. 20/1, eleventh of 17 in handicap at the Curragh (14f, soft) 11 days ago. Claims on best form. Penultimate C&D third under today's rider was a good effort; on a fair mark now.
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3rd (6) (5/1 -67%) St Faz
5/1(-67%)
(6) St Faz 5/1, Back from 4 months off when good third in Navan handicap (13f, good to soft) in April and landed a maiden over hurdles since. Shortlist material. Recent hurdles winner likes this ground, on a competitive mark and should go well.
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4th (2) (17/2 -6%) Sugaree
17/2(-6%)
(2) Sugaree 17/2, Lightly-raced winner. Course winner. Last of 9 in handicap at the Curragh (12f, good to soft, 9/4). Off 9 months. Yard having good spell. Lightly raced C&D winner reappears still unexposed with ground to suit.
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5th (4) (17/2 +74%) Jaafel
17/2(+74%)
(4) Jaafel 17/2, Last of 11 in handicap at this course (10f, good to firm, 50/1) 25 days ago. Up in trip. Makes limited appeal. Now 0-21 on turf and recent efforts for current yard poor; hard to have confidence in.
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6th (10) (33/1 -136%) Influential Lady
33/1(-136%)
(10) Influential Lady 33/1, Tenth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (22.6f, good, 20/1) 10 days ago. Fair on the Flat, poor on last Flat outing. NH mare a slow-starter on occasions but retains enthusiasm and can't be ruled out.
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7th (7) (7/2 +22%) Theophilos
7/2(+22%)
(7) Theophilos 7/2, Good second of 8 in handicap (7/2) at Roscommon (10.3f, good) 17 days ago. Back up in trip. Trainer going well. Another bold show likely. Just denied at Roscommon; just 1lb higher so has to be on the shortlist.
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8th (3) (11/2 -38%) Astar
11/2(-38%)
(3) Astar 11/2, Back from 6 months off when good fourth of 16 in handicap at Navan (13f, good to soft) 40 days ago, having hopeless task from position. Warrants respect. Okay Navan comeback run so has to be considered although onepaced.
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9th (9) (66/1 -32%) Bring Us Paradise
66/1(-32%)
(9) Bring Us Paradise 66/1, Good fifth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (12f, 40/1), left with lot to do. Off 7 months. Disappointed on last turf start. Well held in restricted campaign last year; best watched on return.
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10th (1) (22/1 -22%) Firstman
22/1(-22%)
(1) Firstman 22/1, 14/1, creditable fifth of 11 in handicap at Dundalk (10.7f) 83 days ago, never nearer. Back up in trip. Not out of things. Comeback run in March was okay but seems best watched for now.
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Dermot Weld's ASTAR won her maiden on good ground in Clonmel last September and will appreciate this surface. Her fourth in a higher grade at Navan in April reads well as the winner endorsed the form in Killarney. St Faz was placed over a similar trip in Navan and subsequently took a maiden hurdle in Killarney. He has to be respected reverting to the Flat off a mark of 74. Sugaree makes her seasonal reappearance and shed her maiden tag at this track last season, so is one to monitor for market strength. Theophilos had a good run in second over a shorter trip at Roscommon and is in the mix.
Preference is for THEOPHILOS, who stepped up on his reappearance run when second at Roscommon last month and looks worth another crack at this longer trip. St Faz and Astar are feared most
A winner over hurdles recently, ST FAZ had earlier finished a good third on the Flat at Navan and could be the one to be on here
(3) Philos 20/1, Latest win at Kempton in November. Tenth of 12 in handicap at Yarmouth (14.1f, soft, 10/1) 15 days ago. Others more persuasive for all return to the AW probably in his favour. Failed to hit top form at Ayr/York of late; no surprise to see him bounce back on AW here.
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2nd (10) (7/1 -17%) Hill Spirit
7/1(-17%)
(10) Hill Spirit 7/1, Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. Fair winner at 16f over hurdles. Cheekpieces on for first time, eleventh of 12 in handicap (5/2) at Bath (11.6f, good) 22 days ago. Up in trip. which may help but he's not straightforward. Beat only one at Bath 22 days ago; this longer trip promises to suit though.
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3rd (5) (3/1 +40%) Further Measure
3/1(+40%)
(5) Further Measure 3/1, Course winner. Seventeen runs since last win in 2023. 7/2, good second of 8 in handicap at this course (16f) 14 days ago. Should be on the premises again. Course winner who is knocking on the door, second here latest; bold showing on the cards.
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4th (6) (9/2 +36%) Nivelle's Magic
9/2(+36%)
(6) Nivelle's Magic 9/2, 3/1, wasn't seen to best effect when eighth of 13 in handicap at Kempton (12f) 57 days ago, switched in the straight. Shortlist material trying this trip for the first time. Arrives in good nick, not best of runs when Kempton eighth latest; player now up in trip.
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5th (7) (7/2 +0%) Merry Minister
7/2(+0%)
(7) Merry Minister 7/2, Latest win at Lingfield in February. 4/1, creditable fifth of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (15.8f, AW) 21 days ago. Looks competitive on form. In good order, challenging wide when Lingfield fifth latest; ought to be in the shake-up.
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6th (1) (17/2 -21%) Grand Duchess Olga
17/2(-21%)
(1) Grand Duchess Olga 17/2, C&D winner. 6/1, fifth of 8 in handicap at this course (16f) 14 days ago. Likely to bounce back given overall record at this track. C&D winner but only fifth here two weeks ago; she's the sort to bounce back though.
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7th (9) (66/1 -65%) Longuerue
66/1(-65%)
(9) Longuerue 66/1, Last of 6 in handicap (18/1) at this course (16f). Off 112 days and she doesn't look an easy ride. Failed to beat a rival on her last two runs in 2m handicaps at Kempton and here.
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8th (13) (80/1 -142%) Duveen
80/1(-142%)
(13) Duveen 80/1, Remains a maiden after 18 Flat runs. 33/1, last of 12 in handicap at Yarmouth (14.1f, soft) 15 days ago. Is now 0-18 and last of 12 in Yarmouth handicap 15 days ago; she's very hard to warm to.
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9th (11) (22/1 +0%) Miss Tiki
22/1(+0%)
(11) Miss Tiki 22/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2021. 66/1, fourth of 10 in handicap at this C&D 35 days ago. Arrives on long losing run but not disgraced when C&D fourth 35 days ago; possibilities.
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10th (2) (16/1 -33%) Dereham
16/1(-33%)
(2) Dereham 16/1, Seventh of 9 in handicap (33/1) at Pontefract (18f, good to soft). Off 8 months. Back down in trip and he might just need this. Ended 2023 below par; he needs to hit the ground running after eight months off the track.
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11th (4) (28/1 -100%) Ray's The One
28/1(-100%)
(4) Ray's The One 28/1, C&D winner. Eighth of 12 in handicap hurdle (25/1) at Fontwell (17.7f, good) 21 days ago. Modest on the Flat, below form when last seen on the AW in November. C&D scorer last June but he's been below par over hurdles of late; needs to bounce back.
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12th (12) (50/1 -127%) Onemore Twomore
50/1(-127%)
(12) Onemore Twomore 50/1, Eighth of 9 in handicap at Yarmouth (11.5f, good to firm, 66/1). Off 10 months. Up in trip. First run for yard after leaving Philip McBride. Poor maiden in 2023 for Philip McBride; lots to prove after ten months off.
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13th (8) (150/1 -127%) Simply Ed
150/1(-127%)
(8) Simply Ed 150/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (15.8f, AW, 50/1) 21 days ago. Plenty to find on form. Last on his handicap debut at Lingfield (2m) three weeks ago; he's hard to warm to.
18:15 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 14f Race Class Flow
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FURTHER MEASURE has been unfortunate to occupy the runner-up berth over 2m here on each of his last two starts, but he is only 2lb higher for those efforts. He should have no issues with this drop in trip and looks the one to beat. Miss Tiki wasn't disgraced in fourth over C&D last time and she should go well off an unchanged mark, while Merry Minister is another to consider.
NIVELLE'S MAGIC can boast a better will to win than most at this sort of level and well worth a crack at this new trip, she's just about the most persuasive option. Further Measure seems sure to make his presence felt again, with the slightly quirky Hill Spirit another to consider for place purposes.
Course scorer FURTHER MEASURE is taken to gain a deserved success with the form of his recent second over 2m here having been franked.
(5) Tarawa 2/1, Useful filly. Course winner. 11/8, 2½ lengths third of 5 to Mutasarref in listed race at Naas (7f, good to firm) on return 18 days ago, slowly away. Up in trip. Cheekpieces back on. Likely to be much closer to form this time and the one to beat. Smart level of form at her best; cheekpieces back on here and should stay.
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2nd (2) (15/2 -67%) Cairo
15/2(-67%)
(2) Cairo 15/2, Useful colt. Course winner. 40/1, 9½ lengths twelfth of 16 to Facteur Cheval in Dubai Turf at Meydan (9f, good) 68 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Aidan O'Brien. Tongue strap on 1st time. Last year's Irish Guineas' second; first start for new yard and major player if near best.
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3rd (8) (14/1 +0%) Unreasonable
14/1(+0%)
(8) Unreasonable 14/1, Thrice-raced winner. 3½ lengths fourth of 7 to Wendla in Cornelscourt Stakes (20/1) at this course (8f, good to firm) 25 days ago, well positioned. More needed again. Lightly raced 3yo likely has a good bit to find and not a certain stayer.
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4th (1) (8/1 +11%) Self Belief
8/1(+11%)
(1) Self Belief 8/1, Smart gelding. C&D winner. 15/2, 7¾ lengths seventh of 8 to Boogie Woogie in listed race at this course (10f, heavy). Off 7 months. Player on pick of his form (Group 3 winner over C&D last summer). C&D Meld Stakes winner last summer returns with a bit to prove and ideally wants it softer.
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5th (7) (3/1 +0%) Formal Display
3/1(+0%)
(7) Formal Display 3/1, Thrice-raced winner. 8/13, won 14-runner maiden at Dundalk (8f), driven out. Off 6 months. Bit to find but should improve further. Unexposed 3yo could well have more to offer upped in trip here; ground to suit too.
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6th (4) (11/1 -38%) Belhaven
11/1(-38%)
(4) Belhaven 11/1, Useful mare. First run since leaving Harry Eustace, career best when winning 11-runner handicap at Sligo (10.6f, good to soft, 17/2) 32 days ago. Not taken lightly. Sligo winner on yard debut faces much tougher task here.
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7th (3) (40/1 -60%) Quar Shamar
40/1(-60%)
(3) Quar Shamar 40/1, Useful gelding. 6/1, last of 6 in minor event at Listowel (8f, good) 4 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Disappointing sort too keen at Listowel on Sunday; cheekpieces back on but many questions.
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8th (6) (22/1 +12%) Clean Energy
22/1(+12%)
(6) Clean Energy 22/1, Dawn Approach colt. Half-brother to 7f winner Vocal Studies and 10.3f winner Halla Ban. Dam winner up to 1m (2-y-o 6f winner). Tough ask for a newcomer. Stiff task on belated debut but holds Group 1 entries so clearly held in some regard.
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TARAWA is taken to progress from her third place in Listed class over 7f at Naas last month. She is entitled to come on from that first run in over seven months and should appreciate this new trip. Cairo has to be feared on his first start for Alice Haynes. He was runner-up in last season's Irish 2,000 Guineas for Aidan O'Brien and has a Group 3 triumph at this venue in the book. Jim Bolger's Clean Energy has some very notable Group 1 entries and is pitched in here for his debut, so has to be given a market check. Self Belief enjoys this track, but would prefer some juice in the ground.
TARAWA was a bit disappointing on her comeback run at Naas but she probably needed that so is worth another chance with headgear back on. Self Belief isn't the most consistent and is penalised for his Group 3 win over C&D last summer, but still rates the main threat ahead of improving 3-y-o Formal Display.
With a possible race-fitness edge TARAWA (nap) gets the vote over Cairo
(5) Royal Praise 100/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 20/1 and visored for first time, last of 12 in maiden at this course (7f) 42 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap debut and must bounce back. Last in 7f maiden here when visored; needs this switch to handicaps to spark improvement.
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2nd (2) (85/40 +15%) Marefuori
85/40(+15%)
(2) Marefuori 85/40, 8/1, fifth of 7 in handicap at this C&D 28 days ago. That was a sound effort in a better handicap than this (that is also working out well) so he has to be of serious interest. Good C&D fifth latest; form working out really well so merits serious consideration.
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3rd (3) (7/1 +30%) Galactic Charm
7/1(+30%)
(3) Galactic Charm 7/1, Fourth of 7 in maiden (9/2) at Goodwood (8f, soft) 33 days ago. Back up in trip. Makes polytrack debut. Makes handicap debut and he might not be straightforward. Fair fourth at Goodwood last month; makes his Polytrack/handicap debut with more required.
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4th (1) (3/1 +33%) Alpen Power
3/1(+33%)
(1) Alpen Power 3/1, Gained sole win over 1m here in September. Ninth of 12 in handicap at Newmarket (10f, good, 11/1) 19 days ago, fading. This is easier. Course winner but only ninth back on turf at Newmarket; sort to bounce back here.
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5th (6) (9/2 -157%) Clear Storm
9/2(-157%)
(6) Clear Storm 9/2, Career best when winning 8-runner handicap at Nottingham (10.2f, good, 11/2) 27 days ago, staying on well. 3 lb rise won't prevent bold follow-up bid. Scored on handicap debut at Nottingham (1m2f); that form has been franked so major claims.
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6th (4) (8/1 +11%) Faayzah
8/1(+11%)
(4) Faayzah 8/1, Turned over at odds-on third start then seventh of 12 in novice event at Lingfield (8f, AW, 8/1). Off 7 months. Up in trip for handicap debut and must improve to defy this mark. Fair maiden at two; returns for her h'cap debut and could have a say now going up in trip.
18:45 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow
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ALPEN POWER gets the nod. Charlie Johnston's charge finished down the field in a Newmarket handicap most recently, but he was an unlucky loser at Newcastle prior to that and returning to an artificial surface looks ideal. Faayzah is the likely pace angle into the race and a bold showing would come as no surprise, while last-time-out winner Clear Storm completes the shortlist upped 3lb.
The C&D handicap in which MAREFUORI finished fifth in has already received several boosts so he has a lot to recommend him eased slightly in class. Clear Storm got the job done on handicap debut at Nottingham and is the obvious threat.
Preference is for CLEAR STORM (nap) who made a winning start in handicaps at Nottingham and can improve enough to defy a 3lb rise.
(6) Timourid 7/1, 28/1, ran creditably after 5 months off when eighth of 12 in handicap at the Curragh (10f, good) 12 days ago. Premier handicap winner last year also won over hurdles; a fair Curragh return last time.
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2nd (5) (10/3 -21%) Livio Milo
10/3(-21%)
(5) Livio Milo 10/3, Ran up to best with a claimer aboard after 7 months off when third of 14 in handicap (6/1) at this course (8f, heavy) a couple of months ago. Cheekpieces back on. Plenty to like. Galway maiden winner over 7f last summer ran a fine race over 1m here on return; a player.
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3rd (4) (11/2 -57%) Shigar
11/2(-57%)
(4) Shigar 11/2, Ran well to place once more when third of 19 in handicap at the Curragh (8f, good, 16/1) 13 days ago. Shortlist material nudged up 2 lb. Dual AW winner in UK ran a cracker at Curragh last time and can go well off 2lb higher.
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4th (7) (28/1 +58%) True Statesman
28/1(+58%)
(7) True Statesman 28/1, Temperamental sort. Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Ran one of lesser races when sixth of 8 in handicap at Roscommon (10.3f, good, 50/1) 17 days ago. Dual UK winner in 2022; needs to improve a fair bit on his two runs for this yard.
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5th (1) (4/1 +27%) Longbourn
4/1(+27%)
(1) Longbourn 4/1, Again ran well when third of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (10.7f, 4/1) when last seen 6 months ago. Leading claims if ready to roll back on turf. Third in this last year; premier handicap winner on AW later in year; might need this run.
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6th (3) (11/1 +31%) Exquisite Acclaim
11/1(+31%)
(3) Exquisite Acclaim 11/1, 2 wins from 5 runs this year, latest at Dundalk in March. 18/1, ran creditably returned to turf when seventh of 12 in handicap at Naas (8f, good to firm) 18 days ago. Won his fourth race (all on AW) in March; not a bad run off 2lb higher at Naas since.
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7th (2) (7/2 -40%) This Songisforyou
7/2(-40%)
(2) This Songisforyou 7/2, Bumper winner on debut. 2/7, had plenty in hand when won 7-runner maiden at Clonmel (9.6f, good) when last seen 9 months ago. Makes handicap debut. Sure to be popular. Bumper winner was an impressive Flat maiden scorer at Clonmel when last seen; of interest.
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LIVIO MILO's staying-on third over 1m at this track in April was a notable performance. Judging by that effort, this extra furlong will do him no harm at all. This Songisforyou is sure to be popular on his first start of the season after hacking up in a Clonmel maiden when last seen in September. Prior to that, he was just pipped by a short head over C&D, so his form stacks up. The admirable Longbourn rarely runs a bad race and should be in there pitching on his return to action. Furthermore, he has gone well fresh before. Shigar posted two decent placed efforts last month, which gives him a chance.
Dermot Weld and Chris Hayes combined to land this last year and they can repeat that feat with LIVIO MILO, who ran up to his best when third at this track a couple of months ago and has his usual headgear reapplied here. Shigar has returned with a couple of third-placed efforts in big-field handicaps, so he's put forward as the main danger, with Longbourn taken to edge out handicap-debutant This Songisforyou for bronze.
Having gone close off a 2lb lower mark at the Curragh last time over a mile, SHIGAR can get back on the scoresheet up in trip.
(6) Charlotte's Web 14/1, Night of Thunder filly. Dam, placed at 1m-9.5f (including at 2 yrs) in France, half-sister to useful winner up to 10.5f Luminate. First foal of maiden half-sister to Group 3 winner Luminate; connections run two newcomers.
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1st (5) (11/2 +21%) Candle Of Dubai
11/2(+21%)
(5) Candle Of Dubai 11/2, Stepped up slightly on debut run despite occupying same spot when second of 10 in minor event at Goodwood (9.9f, good to firm) 12 days ago, having run of race. Likely to give it another good go. Second over C&D on debut and filled the same spot at Goodwood 12 days ago; contender.
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2nd (3) (2/1 +11%) Ten Dimes
2/1(+11%)
(3) Ten Dimes 2/1, Promising sort who landed the odds on second start in 9-runner maiden at Newcastle (8f) 51 days ago. Up in trip and this well-bred filly is open to lots of progress for top yard. 1m win at Newcastle on return in April (still green); should stay; leading contender.
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3rd (2) (13/8 +35%) Precious Jewel
13/8(+35%)
(2) Precious Jewel 13/8, Confirmed debut promise when winning 6-runner novice event at Newmarket (12f, good) 19 days ago. Enjoyed run of race but very much open to improvement for top yard. 1m4f win at Newmarket last month; open to further progress; strong contender.
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4th (8) (25/1 -178%) Daylight Chorus
25/1(-178%)
(8) Daylight Chorus 25/1, €245,000 yearling, Teofilo filly. Sister to 12.4f winner Hymn Book Too and closely related to top-class winner up to 1m Dawn Approach and smart 2-y-o 7f winner Herald The Dawn. Dam maiden. Lots to like on paper. 245,000euros yearling; closely related to Guineas winner Dawn Approach; market instructive.
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5th (4) (10/1 +17%) Cakewalk
10/1(+17%)
(4) Cakewalk 10/1, Sea The Stars filly. Dam unraced half-sister to smart winner up to 1m Golden Town out of useful 1½m winner Princesse Dansante. First foal of an unraced sister to 1m2f Listed winner Skiffle; useful standard to aim at.
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6th (12) (200/1 -300%) Sparkling Belle
200/1(-300%)
(12) Sparkling Belle 200/1, Twice-raced maiden. 50/1, fourth of 7 in maiden at this course (8f) 28 days ago. Up in trip. Needs to step up on her two course runs over shorter.
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7th (11) (150/1 -88%) Samoon Star
150/1(-88%)
(11) Samoon Star 150/1, Tenth of 12 in maiden at Windsor (8.1f, good to firm, 66/1) 17 days ago. Up in trip. Not living up to her top-class pedigree; new trip can help but handicaps beckon.
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8th (13) (8/1 -14%) Upton
8/1(-14%)
(13) Upton 8/1, Kitten's Joy filly. Sister to high-class winner up to 1m Kameko and half-sister to useful winner up to 9f Mozu Gold Barrel. Dam 6f-1m winner. Newcomer for excellent yard. Sister to 2,000 Guineas winner Kameko; of obvious interest on paper.
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9th (7) (200/1 -614%) Chelsea Flower
200/1(-614%)
(7) Chelsea Flower 200/1, 33/1, thirteenth of 14 in maiden at Newbury (10f, good to soft) on debut 48 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Jack Channon. Well beaten 33-1 shot in one run for Jack Channon; sold 3,500gns last month; hard to fancy.
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10th (10) (400/1 -100%) Larenta
400/1(-100%)
(10) Larenta 400/1, Sixth of 7 in novice event at Wolverhampton (12.2f, 25/1) on debut 24 days ago. 25-1 when tailed off at Wolverhampton last month (1m4f).
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11th (9) (300/1 -50%) Jalea's Quest
300/1(-50%)
(9) Jalea's Quest 300/1, 200/1, fifth of 6 in maiden at Newmarket (10f, good) 34 days ago. Down the field in 1m2f starts this spring; handicaps more suitable after this.
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12th (1) (400/1 -60%) Masonry
400/1(-60%)
(1) Masonry 400/1, 250/1, last of 16 in minor event at this course (8f) on debut 14 days ago, very slowly away. Up in trip. 250-1 when a remote last of 16 over 1m here two weeks ago.
19:15 Chelmsford Stakes (Class 4) 10f Race Class Flow
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600,000-pound purchase TEN DIMES will have learned a lot from her victory over a mile at Newcastle in April, setting her own fractions before going on to score cosily, and it would be no surprise if this No Nay Never filly, who holds a Ribblesdale entry, completes a double. Precious Jewel may emerge as the main danger to the selection dropping in trip after an impressive victory over 1m4f at Newmarket last month, while Upton, a sister to the top-class Kameko, is respected first time up.
TEN DIMES looked a useful filly in the making when outclassing her rivals at Newcastle in April and with this step up in trip not expected to be an issue, she can defy a penalty. Precious Jewel can also boast form figures of 21 and she's feared most unless there's serious confidence behind a newcomer, notably Daylight Chorus and Upton.
Some well-connected newcomers on show but PRECIOUS JEWEL and Ten Dimes are both promising winners who can fight this out.
(10) Currumbin 8/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 9/1, very good second of 10 in handicap at Killarney (8.1f, soft) 23 days ago, clear of rest. Not taken lightly. Just denied in a Killarney handicap over this trip last time on soft; raised 5lb; solid.
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1st (4) (11/8 +50%) Glor Tire
11/8(+50%)
(4) Glor Tire 11/8, 2 wins from 2 runs this year. 11/1, career best when winning 16-runner handicap at Gowran (9.4f, good to soft) 3 days ago, responding well. Carries penalty. Looks competitive on form. Won a Gowran handicap in fine style three days ago on good; 7lb penalty but go close.
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2nd (7) (16/1 -14%) Arch Enemy
16/1(-14%)
(7) Arch Enemy 16/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2023. 10/1, creditable sixth of 19 in handicap at the Curragh (8f, good) 13 days ago. Solid in defeat the last thrice but needs a bit more off the same mark.
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3rd (12) (20/1 -82%) Tachos
20/1(-82%)
(12) Tachos 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 12/1, creditable third of 9 in maiden at Dundalk (10.7f). Off 97 days. Down in trip. Makes handicap debut. Bit to find on form. Some solid maiden runs; worth a market check on handicap debut from a yard in form.
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4th (9) (18/1 +64%) Rio Largo
18/1(+64%)
(9) Rio Largo 18/1, 20/1, bit below form ninth of 15 in handicap at Roscommon (7.7f, good to soft) 24 days ago. Below his best last twice but is off an attractive mark if back to form.
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5th (6) (16/1 -78%) Darkdeserthighway
16/1(-78%)
(6) Darkdeserthighway 16/1, 4/1, creditable 4 lengths third of 14 to Chavajod in handicap at Dundalk (8f). Off 6 months. Won at Dundalk last year; solid in defeat there twice since; can go well off a break.
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6th (5) (25/1 +0%) Church Mountain
25/1(+0%)
(5) Church Mountain 25/1, 14/1, seventeenth of 19 in handicap at the Curragh (8f, good) 13 days ago. Below best both starts this term (stumbled last time) but 1lb lower than last winning mark.
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7th (11) (13/2 +19%) Solomon Coop
13/2(+19%)
(11) Solomon Coop 13/2, Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable third of 13 in maiden (9/1) at this C&D (good) 20 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Third in a C&D maiden last time; can run well on handicap debut with more to come.
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8th (1) (28/1 -75%) Volatile Analyst
28/1(-75%)
(1) Volatile Analyst 28/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2022. 25/1, ninth of 14 in handicap at the Curragh (7f, good) 13 days ago, not clear run. Some decent efforts for this yard including at the Curragh last time; has work to do.
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9th (8) (11/1 -22%) Rampage
11/1(-22%)
(8) Rampage 11/1, Course winner. 8/1, creditable second of 16 in handicap at this C&D (good) 20 days ago. Not taken lightly. Ran a cracker from the front over C&D last time; another big run likely off 1lb higher.
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10th (2) (14/1 -17%) Chavajod
14/1(-17%)
(2) Chavajod 14/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Dundalk in January. Creditable fifth of 11 in handicap (28/1) at this course (10f, good to firm) 25 days ago. Something to find on form. Not a bad effort over 1m2f here on return and can go well off his last winning mark.
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11th (3) (17/2 -31%) Not Forgotten
17/2(-31%)
(3) Not Forgotten 17/2, Blinkered for 1st time, creditable fourth of 19 in handicap at the Curragh (8f, good, 14/1) 13 days ago. Respected. Solid 4th at the Curragh in blinkers last time; can go well again with the headgear kept.
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NOT FORGOTTEN hasn't been beaten far at all in his last three outings and could be ready to double his career total. The blinkers that were tried when fourth in this grade at the Curragh are retained. The in-form Glor Tire reappears under the mandatory 7lb penalty after obliging at Gowran Park on Monday. A 10lb claimer has been enlisted to more than offset the penalty in her bid for a hat-trick. If that race hasn't left a mark, she is a major contender. Rampage goes well at Leopardstown, while handicap debutant Solomon Coop is one to note. Currumbin, Chavajod and Darkdeserthighway cannot not be ruled out in a competitive heat.
GLOR TIRE has returned an improved model and is fancied to complete the hat-trick under a penalty. Fellow 3-y-o Currumbin is next best ahead of Not Forgotten.
A close second on handicap debut at Killarney last time, CURRUMBIN could improve enough to defy a 5lb higher mark.
(6) Wadacre Gomez 9/2, 3-time C&D winner. Five wins from 19 Flat runs. Latest win at Wolverhampton in February. Fifth of 7 in handicap at Chester (10.3f, good to firm, 28/1) 27 days ago. Has excellent record around here and remains on a decent mark. 3-4 over C&D; well drawn to attack and the return to this venue could see further progress.
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2nd (1) (16/1 -33%) Lord Protector
16/1(-33%)
(1) Lord Protector 16/1, Had shown very little promise on his first 3 starts for this yard but bounced back to form when second of 10 in handicap (66/1) at Redcar (10f, soft) 10 days ago. First effort of note for new yard when 2nd at Redcar ten days ago; chance if backing it up.
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3rd (2) (11/2 -22%) Stay Well
11/2(-22%)
(2) Stay Well 11/2, Thirteen runs since last win in 2021. 20/1, eleventh of 13 in handicap at Newmarket (9f, good) 33 days ago. Lightly raced on AW (raced only at Kempton) but has a good record. On losing run but sharper for his reappearance and ran well on last AW start one year ago.
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4th (5) (2/1 +20%) Mighty Nebula
2/1(+20%)
(5) Mighty Nebula 2/1, Thrice-raced winner. 1 win from 2 runs this year. 9/2, third of 8 in novice event at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 40 days ago, clear of rest. Makes handicap debut. Should have more to offer. Two good novice runs on AW in April; up in trip for handicap debut; has untapped potential.
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5th (4) (100/1 -733%) Diamond Ranger
100/1(-733%)
(4) Diamond Ranger 100/1, Shaped better than the distance beaten suggests when fourth of 13 in handicap (14/1) at Kempton (11f). Off 8 months. Sold from George Boughey 30,000 gns in October. Interesting on 2022 best; makes stable debut after 253 days off and without cheekpieces.
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6th (3) (100/1 -2400%) Endless Power
100/1(-2400%)
(3) Endless Power 100/1, Course winner. 2 wins from 3 runs this year. Career best when winning 10-runner handicap (9/4) at Southwell (8.1f) 78 days ago, pushed out. Up in trip. Remains of interest. Unexposed and progressive on AW; trip should suit; solid claims up in class.
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7th (7) (40/1 -233%) Zealot
40/1(-233%)
(7) Zealot 40/1, C&D winner. Initially prolific for these connections but well held all 4 starts this year after an absence. Prolific two winters back; quiet since returning from layoff; this easier but he's risky.
19:45 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 3) 10f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
Roger Varian and Silvestre De Sousa are operating at a 24 percent strike-rate when teaming up this year, and MIGHTY NEBULA can provide them with another victory. He finished an excellent third under a penalty at Wolverhampton most recently and, stepping up in trip on his handicap debut, he looks the one to be with. The hat-trick seeking Endless Power can give the selection most to think about, while Lord Protector also enters calculations.
WADACRE GOMEZ has an excellent record around here so gets the nod off a tempting mark. Progressive 4-y-os Endless Power and Mighty Nebula are feared most.
Endless Power should go well in his hat-trick bid but this C&D seems to bring out the best in WADACRE GOMEZ.
(13) Koniag 12/1, 16/5 and blinkered for 1st time, ninth of 13 in nursery at Dundalk (8f). Off 6 months. Others more persuasive. Best run came over this trip in a Naas nursery last year; has to find that best form again.
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2nd (3) (8/1 -33%) Artful Approach
8/1(-33%)
(3) Artful Approach 8/1, 12/1, creditable fourth of 16 in handicap at Cork (7f, good to soft) 16 days ago, faring best of those on the near flank. Cheekpieces on 1st time and is worthy of interest. Was a staying on fourth over 7f at Cork and can be a player with cheekpieces on.
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3rd (14) (12/1 +25%) Nakasero
12/1(+25%)
(14) Nakasero 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Fifth of 6 in handicap at Limerick (7f, soft, 5/1) 21 days ago. Beaten 6l on handicap/seasonal debut at Limerick; could improve on a sounder surface.
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4th (9) (9/2 +18%) Zenato
9/2(+18%)
(9) Zenato 9/2, Creditable second of 15 in maiden at Roscommon (7.4f, good, 4/1) 17 days ago. Should give another good account and makes plenty of appeal. Running-on 2nd in a Roscommon claimer last time over just short of a mile; one to consider.
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5th (4) (10/1 -25%) Blue Soul
10/1(-25%)
(4) Blue Soul 10/1, 16/1, respectable seventh of 18 in handicap at Fairyhouse (7f, good to soft) 7 days ago. Stable having good spell. Not one to rule out. Placed a few times in AW handicaps up to a mile but below that form in two turf starts.
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6th (6) (5/1 -43%) I Bid You Ajou
5/1(-43%)
(6) I Bid You Ajou 5/1, Creditable second of 7 in handicap at Gowran (7f, heavy, 9/2) 28 days ago, no match for winner. On a handy mark and looks the one to beat. Decent turf debut (soft) at Gowran over 7f; has run well over this trip in the past.
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7th (17) (33/1 -32%) Gregorina
33/1(-32%)
(17) Gregorina 33/1, Remains a maiden after 17 Flat runs. Twelfth of 14 in maiden at Down Royal (10f, good, 33/1) 6 days ago. Maiden has been well beaten over 1m2f recently and isn't easy to fancy.
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8th (7) (16/1 +36%) Galician Girl
16/1(+36%)
(7) Galician Girl 16/1, Winner at Dundalk in March. 18/1, sixth of 9 in handicap at Roscommon (12.1f, good) 17 days ago. Significantly back down in trip. AW winner over 1m; probably didn't stay 1m4f last time but still questions.
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9th (2) (9/1 -13%) Sportingsilvermine
9/1(-13%)
(2) Sportingsilvermine 9/1, 15/2 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, bit below form fifth of 14 in maiden at Down Royal (10f, good) 6 days ago. Latest effort best excused and he's one to keep in mind. Close 2nd in Cork h'cap but below form in a Down Royal maiden with cheekpieces; considered.
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10th (10) (33/1 +0%) Dream Ticket
33/1(+0%)
(10) Dream Ticket 33/1, Last of 17 in handicap at Gowran (9.4f, good to soft, 25/1) 3 days ago. Needs to get back on track. Hampered early and never involved at Gowran three days ago; has to find her best form.
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11th (15) (50/1 -150%) Dark Blue Diamond
50/1(-150%)
(15) Dark Blue Diamond 50/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 33/1, sixth of 14 in claimer at Dundalk (7f) 90 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. First run for yard after leaving Denis Hogan. Makes handicap debut. Worth monitoring in the betting back up in distance. Has to improve on yard/turf and handicap debut; market may guide.
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12th (8) (22/1 +12%) Hoover Dam
22/1(+12%)
(8) Hoover Dam 22/1, 18/1, 8¾ lengths tenth of 11 to Galician Girl in handicap at Dundalk (8f) 76 days ago. Makes turf debut. Others are more persuasive. In the frame in four Dundalk maidens; below form when last seen; has a chance if at best.
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13th (5) (18/1 -64%) Posh Maisie
18/1(-64%)
(5) Posh Maisie 18/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 9/2, fourth of 14 in claimer at Dundalk (7f) 90 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Must improve. Two decent AW runs over 7f; looks like she will stay this trip and could run well.
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14th (1) (11/1 +8%) Pomeriggio
11/1(+8%)
(1) Pomeriggio 11/1, Winner at Dundalk in December. Creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at Dundalk (8f, 5/1). Off 132 days. First run for yard after leaving Mrs J. Harrington. AW claimer winner over 7f; solid runs in defeat since; needs best on seasonal/stable debut.
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15th (11) (40/1 -60%) Kilbarry Jack
40/1(-60%)
(11) Kilbarry Jack 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Sixth of 8 in handicap at Sligo (10.6f, good, 22/1) 22 days ago. Down in trip. Needs to do more. Well held on handicap debut at Sligo over 1m2f when raced keenly; drop in trip could help.
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16th (12) (80/1 -142%) Fine Print
80/1(-142%)
(12) Fine Print 80/1, Thrice-raced maiden. First run since leaving G. M. Lyons when last of 11 in maiden at this C&D (heavy, 125/1) 60 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Makes handicap debut. Not one to write off completely. One of two runners for yard and the market could be a guide on handicap debut.
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17th (16) (80/1 -21%) The Man Above
80/1(-21%)
(16) The Man Above 80/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 150/1, 11¾ lengths last of 11 to Galician Girl in handicap at Dundalk (8f) 76 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Others make more appeal. Well beaten on handicap debut and lots of improvement needed with cheekpieces tried.
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18th (18) (50/1 -25%) Flippity Flop
50/1(-25%)
(18) Flippity Flop 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 66/1, bit below form fifth of 12 in handicap at Gowran (8f, heavy) 29 days ago. Others make more appeal. Beaten 9l in a Gowran handicap last time; more needed from 1lb out of the handicap.
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
POMERIGGIO has an each-way chance from stall one. Her fourth place in a better-class contest at Dundalk has been well franked and the inside draw gives this prominent racer the opportunity to put her best foot forward. I Bid You Ajou has been placed on his last couple of starts and Colin Keane stays loyal, so the pair have to enter calculations. Artful Approach kept on well for fourth over 7f at Cork, so is well worth another crack at 1m in first-time cheekpieces. Posh Maisie can make her presence felt in her first handicap for Johnny Murtagh and Ben Coen.
I BID YOU AJOU returned to form when second at Gowran a month ago and he's well treated on the pick of his 2-y-o efforts, so he gets the nod over Zenato, who may have more to offer. Artful Approach is another definite player.
Though a soundly beaten runner-up on heavy ground at Gowran last time, I BID YOU AJOU will be more at home on this sounder surface.
(2) Another Thought 40/1, Novice winner over a year ago but well held all 3 starts in handicaps. Has failed by a long way to transfer her consistent novice form to handicaps.
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1st (6) (7/4 +30%) Divine Breath
7/4(+30%)
(6) Divine Breath 7/4, Promising individual. 1 win from 3 runs this year. Winner at Wolverhampton in February. Not seen to best effect switched to turf when sixth of 12 in handicap at Newmarket (6f, good, 2/1) 20 days ago, not ideally placed. Expected to be bang there. Disappointing on turf last time but could well have more to offer back on AW.
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2nd (3) (5/1 +9%) All Agleam
5/1(+9%)
(3) All Agleam 5/1, 1 win from 2 runs this year. Winner at Lingfield in January. Fourth of 5 in handicap at Chester (6.1f, soft, 15/8) 12 days ago. Return to 7f will suit. Below par on turf (back from layoff) last month; has form figures of 2331 on AW.
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3rd (7) (6/1 -20%) Havana Force
6/1(-20%)
(7) Havana Force 6/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 11/4 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, below form third of 9 in maiden at Brighton (7f, good to soft) 28 days ago. Quirky-looking maiden; consistent record (3222) on AW; place possibilities.
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4th (8) (11/1 -38%) Night Of Desire
11/1(-38%)
(8) Night Of Desire 11/1, Thrice-raced winner. C&D winner. 1 win from 3 runs this year. Winner here in February. 11/4, seventh of 9 in handicap at Wetherby (7f, good to firm) 3 days ago. Disappointing on turf three days ago; won C&D maiden the time before; may rebound.
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5th (4) (11/2 -57%) Milliterries
11/2(-57%)
(4) Milliterries 11/2, Promising sort. 11/4, excellent second of 8 in handicap at Redcar (8f, good) on return 17 days ago. Likely to progress further and needs considering. Good second at Redcar on handicap/seasonal debut; has steadily progressive RPRs.
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6th (9) (33/1 -106%) L'experianza
33/1(-106%)
(9) L'experianza 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 18/1, sixth of 9 in handicap at Leicester (8.2f, good to soft) 10 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. The return to Chelmsford, combined with first-time headgear, may prompt progress.
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7th (1) (66/1 -164%) Yasmina
66/1(-164%)
(1) Yasmina 66/1, Thrice-raced maiden. First run since leaving Freddie & Martyn Meade when third of 8 in novice event at Newcastle (8f, 5/1). Sold from George Boughey 8,000 gns in February. Makes handicap debut. Returns from another absence and makes debut for another new stable; market helpful.
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8th (5) (150/1 -582%) Toxic
150/1(-582%)
(5) Toxic 150/1, Thrice-raced winner. 1 win from 3 runs this year. Winner at Wolverhampton in March. 16/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at Nottingham (10.2f, good) 16 days ago. Significantly down in trip. Uphill task. Soundly beaten in both starts since Wolverhampton debut win; drops in trip.
20:15 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Although unable to justify favouritism when runner-up on her reappearance over a mile at Redcar last month, MILLITERRIES lost little in defeat that day. This return to 7f should suit James Fanshawe's filly and compensation could await off only 2lb higher in the ratings. The biggest danger is All Agleam, who likely has more to come reverting to the all-weather, while it's too early to write off the lightly-raced Divine Breath.
DIVINE BREATH failed to meet expectations on her handicap debut at Newmarket but she had excuses and is well worth another chance with the return to 7f in her favour. Milliterries showed big improvement when runner-up on her handicap bow/return at Redcar and is the obvious threat, with All Agleam best of the others.
Redcar runner-up MILLITERRIES is taken to show further improvement and go one better. Divine Breath is second choice.
(6) Sergeants Legacy 3/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Improved when second of 13 on handicap debut at Kempton (7f, 15/2) 50 days ago, collared only late on having raced freely. Can give another good account. Form of Kempton effort has received a few boosts; major player up just 1lb.
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1st (1) (12/1 -71%) Orbital
12/1(-71%)
(1) Orbital 12/1, Well-bred filly (from family of Inspiral) who hinted at ability in 3 quick runs last season. Took a small step forward sent handicapping over a longer trip when fifth of 7 at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 4/1) 40 days ago and may do better still with that under her belt. Back down in distance. Open to improvement back down in distance with reappearance under her belt.
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2nd (3) (2/1 +43%) Never Mind Me
2/1(+43%)
(3) Never Mind Me 2/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 15/2, seventh of 12 in novice at Kempton (7f). Off 96 days. Has a useful pedigree so may do better on handicap debut. May do much better now handicapping on return from break; one to consider.
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3rd (5) (11/2 -22%) Salaamaat
11/2(-22%)
(5) Salaamaat 11/2, Improved over 1f longer trip when second of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 28/1) 68 days ago, though took plenty of stoking up and was never a threat to the winner. Form has been boosted since and big shout off same mark. Solid second upped to 7f at Wolverhampton when last seen ten weeks ago.
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4th (7) (25/1 +24%) Nelson Rose
25/1(+24%)
(7) Nelson Rose 25/1, Modest maiden. 100/1, ninth of 11 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 15 days ago. Others more persuasive. Reappearance defeat took her record to 0-9; others preferred.
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5th (4) (5/1 +44%) Gultari
5/1(+44%)
(4) Gultari 5/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 25/1, sixth of 12 in novice at Wolverhampton (7.2f). Off 167 days. Makes handicap debut. Related to several winners for her connections; should improve now handicapping.
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6th (8) (15/2 +25%) Garden View
15/2(+25%)
(8) Garden View 15/2, Very good second of 11 in handicap (12/1) at Chelmsford (7f) but below par switched to turf at Bath 3 weeks ago. Worth another chance back on AW. Solid second over C&D on most recent AW attempt; respectable chance.
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7th (2) (22/1 +12%) Soveraine
22/1(+12%)
(2) Soveraine 22/1, Went close on debut last summer but little form since. Off 8 months/had breathing op. Makes polytrack debut. Totally failed to progress last term; had wind surgery over the winter.
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8th (10) (20/1 -25%) Tea Leaf Ted
20/1(-25%)
(10) Tea Leaf Ted 20/1, Just denied at Kempton in January but well held there since. Ran well twice at Kempton in the winter; subsequent form is poor.
20:45 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
SERGEANTS LEGACY proved far more competitive on his handicap debut when finishing a close-up second at Kempton in April. A 1lb rise in the ratings looks on the lenient side and compensation could await the son of Adaay. Salaamaat arrives on the back of a respectable runner-up effort at Wolverhampton and the Rae Guest-trained filly may put up most resistance to the selection, ahead of Orbital, who lurks on an attractive mark.
SALAAMAAT showed improved form stepped up to this trip when splitting a pair of subsequent winners at Wolverhampton in March so can go one better off the same mark. Sergeants Legacy made a positive start to life in handicaps when second at Kempton and rates the main threat ahead of Garden View, who's worth another chance back on AW.
In a tight-looking race, SERGEANTS LEGACY is the suggestion ahead of Gultari.
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