There were 30 Races on Tuesday 29th October 2024 across 4 meetings. There was 7 races at Catterick, 7 races at Bangor, 7 races at Chepstow, 9 races at Newcastle, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Tuesday 29th October 2024
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(3) Hi Lord 4/1, Encouraging debut second of 7 in maiden at Hamilton (5f, good to soft, 11/1) 29 days ago. Well in the mix with more to come. Made a pleasing start when second at Hamilton last month..
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2nd (2) (8/11 +20%) Farandaway
0.727273
8/11(+20%)
(2) Farandaway 8/11, Still looked green when a good second of 7 in maiden at Ayr (6f, good) 80 days ago. Gelded and can do better still, so the one to beat. Promising second on debut at Newcastle in August and at Ayr eight days later..
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3rd (4) (11/4 +8%) Genius Mistake
2.75
11/4(+8%)
(4) Genius Mistake 11/4, Thrice-raced filly. 8/1, good second of 8 in maiden at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 8 days ago, running on. Can go well again. Has shown clear promise with two seconds over this trip and should run well..
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4th (5) (33/1 -106%) Sarabi
33
33/1(-106%)
(5) Sarabi 33/1, 15/2, seventh of 8 in maiden at Wolverhampton (5.1f) on debut 8 days ago, slowly away. Needs to build on it. Slowly away and always behind on debut at Wolverhampton AW eight days ago..
12:40 Catterick Maiden (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
FARANDAWAY's second-placed finish behind Bob Mali at Ayr in August sets a decent standard and, assuming the son of Far Above has thrived at home since, he could be hard to beat with the ground conditions to suit. Hi Lord also showed promise when he filled the runner-up spot on his racecourse debut at Hamilton last month and, with improvement likely, he rates the chief threat to the selection. Genius Mistake completes the shortlist.
Grant Tuer's FARANDAWAY looked to have more to offer when runner-up at Ayr last time out so gets the vote in this fair juvenile maiden having been gelded since. Genius Mistake is next on the list on the back of her good Wolverhampton second, with Hi Lord not discounted either if, as expected, building on his debut Hamilton second.
Hi Lord made an encouraging debut when runner-up late last month and is second choice but FARANDAWAY is selected to break his duck.
(2) Butler's Brief 6/1, C&D winner who got back on track when third of 8 in handicap hurdle at Warwick (26f, good) 35 days ago. Can go well again off the same mark. Back to form when third at Warwick but he's become incredibly hard to predict.
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2nd (7) (14/1 -27%) Kiss My Face
14
14/1(-27%)
(7) Kiss My Face 14/1, Resumed winning ways at Worcester in July and recorded a creditable fifth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (14f) 52 days ago. Much respected back in this sphere. Went up 10lb for his Worcester win in July and others might be better treated.
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3rd (4) (5/1 +50%) Schalke
5
5/1(+50%)
(4) Schalke 5/1, Winner at Kelso in December 2022 but ended last season well below par for Rebecca Menzies. Handily weighted though if this yard switch sparks a resurgence. Shown nothing in three runs this year after wind surgery; has changed yards.
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4th (8) (7/1 +61%) Jalisco Star
7
7/1(+61%)
(8) Jalisco Star 7/1, C&D winner in March but off since pulled up in handicap hurdle at Haydock (24.3f, good to soft, 8/1) 7 months ago. Has since had a wind op so can't be discounted. Easy winner here in March and following defeat was only a week later; had wind surgery.
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5th (9) (4/1 +38%) Pipers Cross
4
4/1(+38%)
(9) Pipers Cross 4/1, Dual winner around 3m in the spring for Robbie Llewellyn. This consistent sort enters calculations on her yard debut/seasonal return. Admirably consistent in seven handicaps (2m4f-3m) for Robbie Llewellyn; new yard.
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6th (10) (7/2 -5%) It's Maisy
3.5
7/2(-5%)
(10) It's Maisy 7/2, A three-time winner last term, signing off with victory at Uttoxeter (23.3f, heavy) in April. Off 6 months but she's still one to consider on her reappearance. Hasn't looked back since stepping up to this sort of trip, winning three of her last five.
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7th (1) (12/1 -71%) Milan Ac
12
12/1(-71%)
(1) Milan Ac 12/1, Easily best effort when second of 14 in novice hurdle at Ffos Las (20f, good, 25/1) 167 days ago. Goes into handicaps now but others look better treated at these weights. Difficult to know what to make of this initial mark but he has potential.
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8th (3) (7/1 -40%) Face D'music
7
7/1(-40%)
(3) Face D'music 7/1, Got off the mark at Hereford in May but unseated rider 5th in handicap chase (4/1) at Kempton (24f, good to soft) on debut over fences 9 days ago. Quickly back over hurdles. Won a staying handicap at Hereford before unseating mid-race on last week's chase debut.
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9th (11) (14/1 +22%) Aazza
14
14/1(+22%)
(11) Aazza 14/1, Winless last term and only seventh of 8 in handicap hurdle at Kelso (25.8f, soft) 156 days ago on her final run for Rose Dobbin. Others appeal more. Last season was disappointing and she makes trainer debut with much to prove.
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|U| (5) (9/1 +36%) Paricolor
9
9/1(+36%)
(5) Paricolor 9/1, C&D winner but a below-par fifth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Ffos Las (23.9f, good, 12/1) 167 days ago. Cheekpieces back on with more needed. Without a win since late 2021 and was struggling for form when last seen.
12:50 Bangor-on-dee Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 23f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
MILAN AC posted his best effort to date when runner-up at Ffos Las in May and he enters handicaps off what looks a workable mark. The six-year-old should appreciate this stiffer test of stamina and a breakthrough victory could be on the cards. The progressive It's Maisy scored four times over hurdles last season and she isn't taken lightly on her return to action. Stable debutant Schalke lurks on an attractive mark and market support would be interesting.
This is wide open so at the likely odds it is worth siding with SCHALKE to capitalise on an attractive mark now starting out with Oliver Greenall and Josh Guerriero. Pipers Cross and Kiss My Face are also worthy of consideration. Face d'Music completes the shortlist.
An open race. PIPERS CROSS compiled a solid profile in handicaps for her previous yard and can continue the good work.
(11) The New Lion 10/11, Is bred to stay well but showed no shortage of speed when making a winning start in a modestly-run bumper at Market Rasen (16.6f) 6 months ago. Good hurdling prospect. Quickened clear to make winning bumper debut in April; a good prospect for novice hurdles.
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2nd (2) (5/2 -33%) Belliano
2.5
5/2(-33%)
(2) Belliano 5/2, Black Sam Bellamy gelding who was purchased for £255,000 after easily winning his sole outing in Irish points. Has joined a top yard and is a most interesting Rules debutant. Bought for £255,000 after winning easily on Irish point debut; could be anything.
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3rd (6) (15/2 +17%) Kayf Dancer
7.5
15/2(+17%)
(6) Kayf Dancer 15/2, Has a good pedigree and has made an encouraging start to his career, finishing third in an Exeter bumper and fifth in a strong Newbury novice hurdle (20.5f). Off 11 months but surely has more to offer. Respectable fifth in strong Newbury novice hurdle last November; considered each-way.
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4th (12) (22/1 -57%) Tamarind Bay
22
22/1(-57%)
(12) Tamarind Bay 22/1, Showed fair form on 2 of his 3 outings in bumpers, including when on first run since leaving Victor Dartnall when third at Ffos Las (15.8f, soft) 16 days ago. Makes hurdles debut up in trip. Made the frame in two of his three bumpers but improvement is needed on this hurdle debut.
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5th (7) (50/1 +0%) Law Of The Sea
50
50/1(+0%)
(7) Law Of The Sea 50/1, Fairly useful staying handicapper on the Flat who was given a considerate introduction to hurdling when seventh of 13 at Uttoxeter (15.8f) 23 days ago, not knocked about. Open to improvement but could be more one for handicaps a bit further down the line. Regressive on the Flat this year and made low-key hurdle debut this month.
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6th (1) (50/1 -213%) Ballyvango
50
50/1(-213%)
(1) Ballyvango 50/1, Fair form in bumpers, third of 5 at Market Rasen (16.6f, heavy) 21 days ago. Should have a future over hurdles. Looked quite promising in bumpers last year; makes hurdling debut after 11-month absence.
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7th (10) (25/1 -257%) Sea Warrior
25
25/1(-257%)
(10) Sea Warrior 25/1, Given a considerate introduction when fourth of 12 in novice hurdle (17/2) at Newton Abbot (16.8f, good to firm) on debut in May, not knocked about. May well do better, especially now upped in trip. Made quite promising debut in the spring but needs to take a good step forward here.
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8th (8) (13/2 +77%) Prophesea
6.5
13/2(+77%)
(8) Prophesea 13/2, Successful pointer who made a winning debut under Rules in an Exeter bumper in April. Found it tougher under a penalty at Aintree the following month and has since switched yards (left L. Jefford). Bumper and dual point winner in spring; has a future over hurdles but this is a tough task.
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9th (3) (25/1 -25%) D'jo Dela Barriere
25
25/1(-25%)
(3) D'jo Dela Barriere 25/1, Displayed ability in a brace of bumpers and a maiden hurdle at Punchestown in 2023. Fit from points when a modest fourth on chase debut in May and has since left S. Curling. Market may guide on this return to hurdling. Showed significant ability under various codes in Ireland but probably best watched here.
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10th (4) (80/1 -100%) Dish Of The Day
80
80/1(-100%)
(4) Dish Of The Day 80/1, Hinted at ability sole outing in bumpers and again offered something to work on when fifth of 8 on his Lingfield hurdling debut, but laboured effort at Ludlow next time and took a nasty fall at the fourth on his return at Fontwell. Can only be watched at present. Ran well to a point on hurdle debut but two non-completions have followed.
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11th (5) (150/1 -88%) Jumble Jury
150
150/1(-88%)
(5) Jumble Jury 150/1, Point winner at second attempt and better effort in bumpers when fourth of 8 on Rules debut here in February. Much more needed now going hurdling, however. Shaped well when fourth in course bumper in February; well beaten in second bumper.
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12th (14) (200/1 -100%) Formel Park
200
200/1(-100%)
(14) Formel Park 200/1, Related to 4 winners and better effort in bumpers when third at Southwell in May. Unseated rider early on hurdle debut and well held at Hereford completed start since. Has cut little ice on her two hurdling starts this month.
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|PU| (13) (150/1 -275%) Orinoco Flow
150
150/1(-275%)
(13) Orinoco Flow 150/1, Unpromising in points and ran to only a poor level in a Tipperary bumper on sole outing for Gordon Elliott 18 months ago. Hooded for hurdling/stable debut. Absent since mildly encourging bumper debut for Gordon Elliott in spring 2023.
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|PU| (9) (200/1 -100%) Sea Shed
200
200/1(-100%)
(9) Sea Shed 200/1, Clovis Du Berlais gelding. Half-brother to fair 2¾m hurdle winner Marty Byrde and bumper winner/fair hurdler Iontach Cheval. Dam (h97) bumper winner (stayed 21f). Bred to have a future. Half-brother to three fair hurdlers; seems unlikey to meet the standard required on debut.
13:00 Chepstow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
255,000-pound point recruit Belliano must enter calculations now under the tutelage of Paul Nicholls on his hurdles bow. The five-year-old was a taking winner on his sole outing between the flags in Ireland and he is likely to be at the forefront of the betting. However, THE NEW LION looked one to keep the right side of after scoring on his bumper debut at Market Rasen in ready fashion last season and he shades the verdict. D'jo Dela Barriere looks best of the remainder.
THE NEW LION impressed when coming readily clear in a modestly-run bumper on his Market Rasen debut in April and is sure to have been well prepared ahead of this switch to hurdling, so he makes plenty of appeal representing an in-form yard. Belliano is a fascinating Rules debutant having been bought for big money following an Irish point success and strong market support for him would put a slightly different slant on matters. Kayf Dancer is another to consider.
Dan Skelton's THE NEW LION created a seriously good impression on his bumper debut in the spring and is given the vote.
(6) Ninety Nine 28/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. Seventh of 8 in handicap at Southwell (5f, 80/1) 30 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. She hasn't offered a great deal since joining this yard; cheekpieces now go on.
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2nd (1) (10/3 -67%) Kyber Crystal
3.333333
10/3(-67%)
(1) Kyber Crystal 10/3, Latest win at Hamilton in September. 3/1, good fifth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 25 days ago given she was awkward at the start. Has to be taken seriously. Won at Musselburgh in August and Hamilton last month; should not be far away..
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3rd (2) (8/11 +55%) Fortunate Star
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8/11(+55%)
(2) Fortunate Star 8/11, C&D winner. 11/2, creditable second of 11 in handicap at Nottingham (5f, heavy) 13 days ago, clear of rest. Ought to be in the shake-up. 11lb lower than when successful over C&D in April; holds claims..
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4th (3) (15/2 -25%) Too Much Too Young
7.5
15/2(-25%)
(3) Too Much Too Young 15/2, Course winner in August. 14/1, respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 11 days ago so enters calculations. Made a successful debut for the yard at Catterick in August but held since; first 5f race.
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5th (4) (11/1 -120%) Turn And Burn
11
11/1(-120%)
(4) Turn And Burn 11/1, Winner at Lingfield in September but below forn since, fourth of 7 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 18 days ago. Needs to take a step forward. Made winning handicap debut at Lingfield last month off 3lb lower mark; below form since..
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6th (5) (14/1 +13%) Quanah
14
14/1(+13%)
(5) Quanah 14/1, Twenty three runs since last win in 2022. 20/1, below-par fifth of 9 in handicap at Nottingham (6.1f, heavy) 20 days ago so others appeal more. On a losing run going back to May 2022 and no sign of that ending on recent starts..
13:12 Catterick Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow
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This could revolve around the top two in the handicap and while Kyber Crystal is a notably strong contender at this level these days, FORTUNATE STAR has more experience of the undulations of this course and shades preference given he is a previous C&D winner off an 11lb higher mark. Too Much Too Young also tends to go well here and could be the surprise package.
KYBER CRYSTAL arrives in good nick and rates just the pick of the weights so is fancied to resume winning ways. C&D scorer Fortunate Star is next on the list, with another course winner Too Much Too Young also worthy of consideration in this open handicap.
Preference is for KYBER CRYSTAL, who benefited from wind surgery in the summer. Fortunate Star rates the main danger.
(1) Navajo Indy 9/4, Fairly useful bumper winner who showed plenty when runner-up first 2 outings over hurdles. Failed to capitalise on what had looked a very good opportunity at Fontwell in February but made no mistake at Wincanton when last seen in April. Should be in the mix under a penalty on reappearance. Newbury bumper winner who has run well in all four hurdles, winning the latest.
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2nd (6) (3/1 +14%) Gamesters Guy
3
3/1(+14%)
(6) Gamesters Guy 3/1, Made the ideal start with his stable going well when landing an 8-runner bumper at Uttoxeter and also ran out a ready winner at Carlisle in April. Pretty useful hurdles prospect so demands serious respect. Won two of his three bumpers, posting a good RPR last time; has only raced in the mud.
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3rd (13) (66/1 -230%) Atlantic Lad
66
66/1(-230%)
(13) Atlantic Lad 66/1, £10,000 4-y-o, third foal, half-brother to fair 17f hurdle winner Looking For Larry (by Telescope). Dam placed in points. Well-held second on second of 2 outings in points (May 22). Beaten some 20l in his second British point and looks the stable second string here.
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4th (2) (2/1 +33%) Not Now Nathaniel
2
2/1(+33%)
(2) Not Now Nathaniel 2/1, Debut bumper winner who also made a successful start over hurdles (fitted with a hood) in 4-runner novice at Aintree in May. Looked slightly more straightforward when following up over C&D and didn't do a lot wrong under a penalty when second at Cartmel in June. Came up short in her hat-trick bid at Cartmel but the winner has gone on to better things.
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5th (8) (11/1 -22%) Let's Sail Away
11
11/1(-22%)
(8) Let's Sail Away 11/1, Successful on his sole outing in points but has displayed more than his share of temperament over hurdles. Looked as though he was asking for further when fourth in a 2m maiden at Uttoxeter.
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6th (9) (22/1 +12%) Malfoy Manor
22
22/1(+12%)
(9) Malfoy Manor 22/1, €95,000 3-y-o, £100,000 4-y-o, Blue Bresil gelding. Brother to fair hurdler Tilly Toughnut. Dam, lightly raced in bumpers/over hurdles, half-sister to winning hurdler/top-class chaser (stayed 29f) Sir Rembrandt. Runner-up on second of 2 starts in Irish point but too free on bumper debut in March. Bought for £100,000 after point second; dropped away in his bumper but can do better.
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7th (4) (100/1 -100%) Brockarno
100
100/1(-100%)
(4) Brockarno 100/1, Showed promise in a bumper on his debut in February 2023 but has failed to repeat that subsequently, not given a hard time once chance of winning had gone here in May. Third to the smart Valgrand here last time but questionable what he achieved.
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8th (5) (150/1 -50%) Fond Farewell
150
150/1(-50%)
(5) Fond Farewell 150/1, Modest handicapper at best on Flat (should stay 2m), down the field both starts for current yard. Hurdles debut was hardly brimming with promise. It was low-grade stuff on the Flat and he was 150-1 when tailed off on hurdle debut here.
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9th (7) (14/1 +0%) Land Of Moon
14
14/1(+0%)
(7) Land Of Moon 14/1, Backed and shaped encouragingly first time up under a ride of exaggerated patience in Lingfield AW bumper in December. Not in the same form twice since on turf and now goes hurdling on the back of a breathing operation. Goes hurdling on the back of wind surgery and this 5yo remains unexposed.
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10th (10) (22/1 -10%) Maxiboy Dagrostis
22
22/1(-10%)
(10) Maxiboy Dagrostis 22/1, Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful hurdler/smart chaser Itchy Feet (2m-25f winner, by Cima de Triomphe) and French chaser Dakota d'Agrostis (19f winner, by Libourne). Dam unraced. Runner-up on second of 2 starts in points (May 6). Remote third in his first British point but wasn't beaten far in the next one.
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11th (11) (66/1 -32%) Rockvale
66
66/1(-32%)
(11) Rockvale 66/1, €15,000 3-y-o, El Salvador gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful chaser Ingenious Stroke and 2½m chase winner Fit For Fifty. Dam (h86), maiden hurdler, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/chaser (2m-3m winner) World Wide Web. Placed all 3 starts in Irish points but may need more time under Rules. Didn't run at all badly for a 200-1 chance at Warwick (beaten 12l in a 2m novice).
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|PU| (3) (18/1 -13%) Bennettshill
18
18/1(-13%)
(3) Bennettshill 18/1, Third foal, dam, unraced, closely related to fairly useful hurdler/smart chaser (stayed 2¾m) Changing Times. Off mark in Irish points at second attempt (May 2023) but absent since. It wasn't a strong Irish point that he won and that was back in May 2023.
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|PU| (12) (125/1 -25%) Walk In The Valley
125
125/1(-25%)
(12) Walk In The Valley 125/1, £6,000 4-y-o, Walk In The Park gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to very smart hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 29f) Pettifour. Not disgraced both starts in points in spring 2023 but only limited short-term promise on hurdles debut. 100-1 for hurdling debut at Hexham and didn't show a lot.
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|PU| (14) (200/1 -203%) Bestgetgoing
200
200/1(-203%)
(14) Bestgetgoing 200/1, Jet Away mare. Dam unraced sister to fairly useful chaser (stayed 21f) Easily Pleased. Wears hood. Low-key debut back in May 2023. Absent since beating just the one home in a Ffos Las bumper on good to firm in May 2023.
13:20 Bangor-on-dee Maiden Hurdle (Class 3)
17f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
GAMESTERS GUY had little difficulty when making all under a penalty at Carlisle last season. The dual bumper winner makes plenty of appeal now tackling hurdles for the first time and he ticks plenty of the right boxes. Penalised winners Navajo Indy and Not Now Nathaniel should put their experience in this discipline to good use, with the former expected to serve the most resistance to the selection after gaining a breakthrough victory at Wincanton in April.
GAMESTERS GUY was talented enough to win a couple of bumpers last season and in receipt of weight from the previous hurdles winners Navajo Indy and Not Now Nathaniel, he looks the way to go.
The penalty asks a question of him but NAVAJO INDY brings solid form claims and is preferred to Gamesters Guy.
(6) Quebecois 13/8, Expensive purchase after finishing second in a point and made no mistake first time under Rules, recording a facile success at Exeter in December. Well held in Champion Bumper at Cheltenham 3 months on but still appeals as the type to do well as a novice hurdler. Easy winner of Exeter bumper last December and a good prospect for novice hurdles.
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2nd (3) (1/1 +9%) Juventus De Brion
1
1/1(+9%)
(3) Juventus De Brion 1/1, Promise when third on both starts last winter, latterly when third in a useful novice at Ascot (19f, good to soft). Fell at the first in the Persian War here on return. Sets the standard. Placed in strong Ascot novice in February and a leading contender here.
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3rd (11) (100/1 -203%) Hot Goddess
100
100/1(-203%)
(11) Hot Goddess 100/1, Just modest form at best in a trio of bumpers and needs a big step forward now sent hurdling. Not beaten far in any of her three bumpers but would be a surprise winner here.
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4th (5) (9/1 -13%) Murphy's Milan
9
9/1(-13%)
(5) Murphy's Milan 9/1, Bred to stay well and shaped accordingly when third of 8 in a bumper at Exeter (16.7f, good) on NH debut, not knocked about. Off 6 months. Makes hurdle bow. Third on bumper debut at Exeter in April; likely to be suited by this stiffer stamina test.
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5th (7) (25/1 +0%) Outer Banks
25
25/1(+0%)
(7) Outer Banks 25/1, From the family of fairly useful hurdlers Lisheen Prince (2½m winner) and Jumping Susie (stayed 23f). Made frame both starts in Irish points and possibly needed the run when eighth of 13 on recent hurdling debut at Uttoxeter (15.8f). Up in trip. Showed only minor promise when midfield in run-of-the-mill maiden hurdle last month.
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6th (1) (125/1 -25%) Captains Road
125
125/1(-25%)
(1) Captains Road 125/1, Winning pointer but pulled up in 2 maiden hurdles, looking far from straightforward. Point winner in 2022 but returned from long layoff with two poor hurdle runs this year.
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7th (4) (17/2 +58%) Maximum Effort
8.5
17/2(+58%)
(4) Maximum Effort 17/2, Took a step forward when third of 7 in a C&D maiden in February. Ran badly switched to a handicap at Exeter the following month, however. Flopped on handicap debut in March but earlier C&D third gives him each-way claims.
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8th (2) (100/1 -52%) Catch Catchfire
100
100/1(-52%)
(2) Catch Catchfire 100/1, Well held in a brace of maiden hurdles. Needs this run for a handicap mark. Ran well to a point at Hereford in April but low-grade handicaps beckon.
12
9th (12) (200/1 -100%) Ironed Out
200
200/1(-100%)
(12) Ironed Out 200/1, Showed a bit from a less-than-ideal position when fourth of 9 in a Southwell bumper on debut in June but was held back by her jumping when well held at Stratford on recent hurdling bow. Struggled (albeit on heavy ground) when a big-priced outsider for recent hurdle debut.
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10th (8) (40/1 -21%) Tom Taggle
40
40/1(-21%)
(8) Tom Taggle 40/1, £25,000 3-y-o, Soldier of Fortune gelding. Showed a bit when twelfth of 20 in Goffs UK Spring Sales Bumper at Newbury on debut and should have a future over hurdles. Travelled well to a point when midfield in valuable Newbury bumper in March.
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11th (13) (66/1 -164%) Lyle View
66
66/1(-164%)
(13) Lyle View 66/1, Runner-up on the last of 3 outings in points and showed a bit on Rules debut at Kelso earlier in the month but is probably one for a bit further down the line. Made only a mildly encouraging hurdle debut when well-held fourth at Kelso this month.
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|PU| (14) (200/1 -203%) Scarlet
200
200/1(-203%)
(14) Scarlet 200/1, Little form on Flat and finished tailed off on last week's Ludlow hurdling bow. Up in trip. Poor Flat maiden who struggled when 100-1 for recent hurdle debut.
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|PU| (9) (250/1 -67%) Banny Hill Lass
250
250/1(-67%)
(9) Banny Hill Lass 250/1, Down the field in a trio of bumpers so easily passed over. Didn't show enough in three bumpers towards end of last season to warrant consideration.
13:30 Chepstow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Although JUVENTUS DE BRION didn't make it far when falling at the first hurdle in the Persian War over C&D earlier this month, he rates as the one to beat in these calmer waters. Dan Skelton's gelding boasts an official rating of 120 and a reproduction of his Ascot third in February may prove sufficient. Quebecois was flying too high on his 16th-placed defeat in the Champion Bumper at Cheltenham last season, but the five-year-old is feared most on his hurdles debut, ahead of Murphy's Milan
QUEBECOIS was possibly amiss when weakening quickly in the Champion Bumper at Cheltenham when last seen and remains a good prospect for jumping judged on his impressive debut success at Exeter. He's narrowly preferred to Juventus de Brion, who has already shown fairly useful form over hurdles and is sure to be opening his account before long.
Quebecois impressed on his bumper debut at Exeter but JUVENTUS DE BRION sets a fairly useful standard of hurdling form.
(7) King's Scholar 11/4, 13/2, respectable seventh of 14 in handicap at York (10.2f, heavy) 17 days ago, slowly away. Can give a good account in his bid for a breakthrough victory. Again shaped as though this trip would suit in a deeper handicap at York last time; player.
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2nd (1) (50/1 +24%) Ma Belle Artiste
50
50/1(+24%)
(1) Ma Belle Artiste 50/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time in this code, last of 7 in handicap at Leicester (10f, heavy, 200/1) 21 days ago. Up in trip with work to do. Ex-Irish; finished tailed off at a huge price three weeks ago back from a break.
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3rd (3) (7/1 -56%) Dreams Adozen
7
7/1(-56%)
(3) Dreams Adozen 7/1, Below-par fifth of 8 in handicap at Epsom (12f, soft) 30 days ago. Visor refitted and the sort to bounce back. Hasn't been at her best the past twice and remains 3lb above her highest winning mark.
5
4th (5) (5/2 -43%) Lennox
2.5
5/2(-43%)
(5) Lennox 5/2, Got off the mark with a cosy win in 10-runner maiden at Southwell (11.1f) 33 days ago. Big shout back in handicap company with this longer trip a likely plus. Tapeta win will have boosted confidence and he's been found the right opening.
6
5th (6) (9/2 +31%) Local Arms
4.5
9/2(+31%)
(6) Local Arms 9/2, 40/1, creditable fifth of 11 in handicap at Newmarket (12f, good to soft) 24 days ago. Can make her presence felt once more. Into rather calmer waters today; it will be interesting to see how she goes in the market.
2
6th (2) (50/1 -317%) Giselles Defence
50
50/1(-317%)
(2) Giselles Defence 50/1, 3 wins from 10 runs this year. Latest win at Newbury in July. Last of 8 in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (16.6f, good, 40/1) 14 days ago. Needs considering back in this sphere. Easy 1m4f should be fine but he's lost his way under both codes lately; needs career best.
4
7th (4) (15/2 +46%) Clansman
7.5
15/2(+46%)
(4) Clansman 15/2, Latest win at Ripon in April. 25/1, respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at this C&D (heavy) 10 days ago. Holds good claims off a 2 lb lower mark here. Never won off a mark this high and has struggled in three runs back from a summer break.
13:42 Catterick Handicap (Class 4) 12f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
LENNOX had more in hand than the winning margin suggests when he emerged a cosy winner under a confident ride from this jockey at Southwell last month. Back on turf, this lightly-raced three-year-old appeals strongly. Local Arms takes a drop in class and is an attractive alternative to the selection on these terms. King's Scholar and Clansman command respect too.
LENNOX had a bit up his sleeve when scoring at Southwell and with this longer trip also a positive he looks the way to go. Clansman is weighted to have a big say and heads the list of dangers, with in-form duo King's Scholar and Local Arms also in the picture.
The stiffer test should suit King's Scholar but LENNOX, who delivered what he'd long promised on Tapeta last time, is given the nod.
(2) Vicki Vale 11/2, Fair fourth of 7 in handicap hurdle (33/1) at Ludlow (21.2f, good) 20 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up off a 2 lb lower mark. Showed a bit more spark back over hurdles at Ludlow; nothing wrong with her mark.
8
1st (8) (7/2 +42%) Mermaids Cave
3.5
7/2(+42%)
(8) Mermaids Cave 7/2, Bagged her third win for current yard at Cartmel in May and posted a good fourth of 14 in handicap there (17.2f, good) in June. That form has worked out really well so she's a player now freshened up after a break. Mark took a hit for three wins earlier this year but she might be better for a break.
3
2nd (3) (5/1 +38%) Easy To Follow
5
5/1(+38%)
(3) Easy To Follow 5/1, Already a dual 19f hurdles winner and not disgraced when fourth of 6 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (19.9f, heavy) 9 months ago. Can make her presence felt on her return. Basically progressive but seems best on heavy ground and has been off for a while.
1
3rd (1) (6/4 +40%) Little Miss Dante
1.5
6/4(+40%)
(1) Little Miss Dante 6/4, A dual 2m winner last term but tongue tied when pulled up in listed hurdle at Cheltenham (20.2f) in April. Has since had a wind op so not ruled out now going into handicaps after a break. Had win op since pulled up in a Listed race; one to consider on handicap debut.
6
4th (6) (10/1 -100%) Could Be Trouble
10
10/1(-100%)
(6) Could Be Trouble 10/1, Resumed winning ways in 7-runner handicap hurdle at Hexham (20.1f, good) 25 days ago. This C&D scorer can give another good account despite a 4 lb rise. Made all at Hexham but this might not pan out quite so favourably.
9
5th (9) (22/1 -57%) River Robe
22
22/1(-57%)
(9) River Robe 22/1, Took a step back in the right direction when third of 6 in handicap hurdle at Stratford (16.3f, heavy) 10 days ago. Can go well again eased 1 lb. Successful for the Skeltons; latest Stratford third was a step in the right direction.
4
6th (4) (9/1 +18%) Sedge Wren
9
9/1(+18%)
(4) Sedge Wren 9/1, Landed novices at Huntingdon and Southwell in 2022/23 and not discredited when fourth of 6 in handicap hurdle at Chepstow (19.4f, heavy) 7 months ago. One for the shortlist. Won two good-ground novices; ground was heavy when well held on handicap debut.
5
|PU| (5) (8/1 -33%) Rialannah
8
8/1(-33%)
(5) Rialannah 8/1, Remains a maiden but off 6 months before posting an encouraging fourth of 9 in novice hurdle at Market Rasen (16.6f, good) 14 days ago. Much respected now going into handicaps. Beaten favourite last time but may have needed it and returns to a better trip here.
13:50 Bangor-on-dee Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Donald McCain's runners always warrant close inspection given his fine strike-rate at this venue and another bold bid is forecast from COULD BE TROUBLE. The nine-year-old made all the running at Hexham earlier this month and a 4lb rise looks on the lenient side. Little Miss Dante was highly tried outside of handicap company last season and better is expected on her handicap bow. Mermaids Cave should appreciate this longer distance and isn't easily dismissed either.
A case can be made for all of these but James Owen continues among the winners and his MERMAIDS CAVE is taken to resume her progress after a break and bag a fourth victory for the yard. The handily-weighted Kay Tara Tara is feared most starting out for a new stable after breathing surgery, while Could Be Trouble, Little Miss Dante and Vicki Vale all need factoring in too.
A chance is taken on KAY TARA TARA rediscovering her peak form for Alan King, having had wind surgery before this stable debut.
(11) Loverdose 4/1, Won over 2m on the level in France in spring 2022. Well held in a trio of novice hurdles since returning from a long absence but landed a gamble fitted with cheekpieces on handicap debut at Exeter in March. Off since but type to progress further this season. Major shout. Improved to win on handicap debut in May and has plenty of scope for further progress.
9
2nd (9) (10/3 +56%) Ventara
3.333333
10/3(+56%)
(9) Ventara 10/3, Lightly-raced maiden who has made the frame in both handicap starts, latest when creditable fourth of 13 at Wincanton in November. Off since but yard going well ahead of return. Second in this race on handicap debut last year, form that worked out well; interesting.
6
3rd (6) (8/1 +43%) Imperial Jade
8
8/1(+43%)
(6) Imperial Jade 8/1, Progressed with each start over hurdles in 2022/23, ending the campaign with victory in a junior event at Chepstow (16.1f, good to soft). Last season was disappointing, however. Tongue tie removed having had a wind op. C&D winner in spring 2023 but disappointed during five-race campaign last season.
12
4th (12) (16/1 +0%) Lord Of All Saints
16
16/1(+0%)
(12) Lord Of All Saints 16/1, Fitted with a tongue tie and showed more despite beating only one home at Chepstow in April. Potential improver on handicap bow. Showed only minor promise in juvenile hurdles last season but may improve in handicaps.
7
5th (7) (11/1 +21%) Dickens
11
11/1(+21%)
(7) Dickens 11/1, Fairly useful dual Flat winner. Yet to get near that level over hurdles, often proving too free. Off since May 2023 but he represents a successful stable. Absent since Fontwell fourth in May 2023; current ability tricky to gauge.
13
6th (13) (13/2 -44%) Pillar Rock
6.5
13/2(-44%)
(13) Pillar Rock 13/2, Low-key stuff in a bumper and a trio of novice hurdles to date but this half-brother to 3 winners represents a top yard and showed a bit more when fourth on handicap debut at Bangor last month. More to come. Only fourth when favourite for seasonal/handicap debut but the form has worked out well.
2
7th (2) (15/2 +38%) Glimpse Of Glory
7.5
15/2(+38%)
(2) Glimpse Of Glory 15/2, Shaped with promise when placed in juvenile events at Wetherby and Market Rasen this spring. No match for the upwardly-mobile Mostly Sunny on handicap debut at Southwell (15.8f, soft) but that was a sound effort. Unable to back it up over 20f at Worcester last time and he's back in trip. No match for winner when second on handicap debut but remains unexposed.
4
8th (4) (10/1 -67%) Come On Nia
10
10/1(-67%)
(4) Come On Nia 10/1, Telescope mare who displayed improved form away from the mud when winning a brace of handicap in May/June. Off since but could easily resume her progress. Began this season with two wins and still has low mileage; further progress is possible.
3
9th (3) (20/1 -11%) Timeforarum
20
20/1(-11%)
(3) Timeforarum 20/1, Fair form on first of three outings in bumpers. Looked a work in progress in his qualifying runs and while he fauled to make much of a splash in a brace of handicaps, he seemed to excel himself when second back in maiden company in July. Safely held in first two handicaps but subsequent ran well in a maiden; could have a say.
14
10th (14) (80/1 -300%) Eagle Court
80
80/1(-300%)
(14) Eagle Court 80/1, Fair performer on Flat but no real impact over hurdles. Hopes rest on this switch to handicap company. Five-time Flat winner who has a lowly mark for handicap hurdle debut; needs a market check.
1
11th (1) (12/1 +52%) Afta Party
12
12/1(+52%)
(1) Afta Party 12/1, Returned to winning ways at Worcester (2m) in July. However, below form since in both codes and others make more appeal for all that the tongue strap is back on. Has quickly gone off the boil again since ready win at Worcester in July.
5
12th (5) (80/1 -60%) Kauto Kawai
80
80/1(-60%)
(5) Kauto Kawai 80/1, Runner-up in a juvenile hurdle on debut/sole start for previous connections in France but failed to perform to that level in 5 runs for David Pipe. Placed in France last September but did not show much in Britain for David Pipe; new yard.
8
13th (8) (33/1 -32%) Baikal
33
33/1(-32%)
(8) Baikal 33/1, Dual winner over hurdles for Adam West in 2023 but yet to get his head in front this year and low-key start for current stable. Dual hurdle winner for Adam West but posed no threat for this stable at Exeter recently.
10
|PU| (10) (28/1 -75%) Cotoneaster
28
28/1(-75%)
(10) Cotoneaster 28/1, No show in 3 qualifying runs for Noel Williams but left that form behind on handicap bow for new connections at Uttoxeter (15.8f, good to firm) where she found just one too good in a 10-runner contest. Reportedly had irregular heartbeat when pulled up at Bangor. Second to bang-in-form rival on handicap debut in July; had excuse when pulled up since.
14:00 Chepstow Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
The hat-trick seeking Come On Nia warrants respect off just 4lb higher than her latest victory at Stratford and a 133-day break shouldn't prove a barrier to success. However, VENTARA was unlucky when bumping into a handicap blot in last year's edition of this contest and compensation may beckon off an unchanged mark. Loverdose justified strong support in the market when making a winning handicap bow at Exeter in March and likely has more to come this season as well.
LOVERDOSE landed a punt on handicap debut fitted with cheekpieces at Exeter in the spring and from this low base, it would come as no surprise were he to pick up where he left off. Pillar Rock surely has more to come given the yard he represents so he's second choice, ahead of Come On Nia.
Second to a big improver off this mark in this race on his handicap debut a year ago, VENTARA might be the answer.
(10) Rwenearlytheredad 13/2, 15/8, creditable third of 11 in handicap at Ayr (8f, good) 19 days ago. Deserves to get his head back in front and likely to be in the mix here. Last win was at Musselburgh in August 2023 off 5lb higher mark; should go well..
6
2nd (6) (16/1 -113%) Beltane
16
16/1(-113%)
(6) Beltane 16/1, Nineteen runs since last win in 2023. 4/1 and visored for 1st time, fifth of 8 in handicap at this C&D (heavy) 10 days ago. Down another 1 lb and this 5-y-o, who was a good third to Homer Stokes here on his penultimate start, is one to consider. Two seconds this summer; on a career-low mark after failing to take to a visor last time.
3
3rd (3) (4/1 +11%) Homer Stokes
4
4/1(+11%)
(3) Homer Stokes 4/1, Three-time C&D winner. 3 wins from 11 runs this year. Improved on recent efforts to win 11-runner handicap (10/1) at this C&D (soft) 27 days ago, holding on gamely. Nudged up just 2 lb and should make a bold bid to complete the hat-trick. Landed his third C&D win (soft) this month; must be considered again in his present form..
2
4th (2) (9/2 +44%) Mister Sox
4.5
9/2(+44%)
(2) Mister Sox 9/2, C&D winner. Latest win over 7f here in May. Below form fifth of 9 in handicap (9/4) at this C&D (heavy) 10 days ago. Perhaps a shade too high in the weights for now. Both wins have come on slow ground at this track (7f/6f) and latest was in May..
4
5th (4) (7/2 +75%) Catton Lady
3.5
7/2(+75%)
(4) Catton Lady 7/2, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 9/1, respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at Redcar (8f, good to soft) 24 days ago. No more than an each-way squeak. Hasn't won since her debut in June 2023 but has been placed five times this year..
1
6th (1) (12/1 +0%) Showtime Mahomes
12
12/1(+0%)
(1) Showtime Mahomes 12/1, Latest win at Musselburgh in August. Respectable fourth of 10 in handicap (12/1) at Newcastle (7.1f) 28 days ago. Likely to find one or two too good once again. Back to winning ways at Musselburgh (7f, good) in August but slowly away on last two runs..
9
7th (9) (15/2 +12%) Desert Dream
7.5
15/2(+12%)
(9) Desert Dream 15/2, Three wins from 14 runs this year. 18/1, respectable second of 9 in handicap at this C&D (heavy) 10 days ago, no match for winner. Place possibilities at least off the same mark. Has three wins over C&D, the latest off 4lb lower mark last month; should run well..
5
8th (5) (13/2 -30%) Sir Garfield
6.5
13/2(-30%)
(5) Sir Garfield 13/2, C&D winner. Career best when winning 9-runner handicap at Ayr (7.2f, good, 16/5) 28 days ago, well positioned. Up a fair 2 lb and should again have a part to play. Scored over C&D in July and at Ayr four weeks ago..
11
9th (11) (150/1 -1567%) Dandy Lichious
150
150/1(-1567%)
(11) Dandy Lichious 150/1, 66/1, last of 11 in handicap at this course (6f, good to firm) 84 days ago, lost all chance at start. Best to look elsewhere. He's struggled badly in his five British starts..
7
10th (7) (33/1 -50%) Langholm
33
33/1(-50%)
(7) Langholm 33/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Thirsk in July. 18/1, 6¼ lengths seventh of 11 to Homer Stokes in handicap at this C&D (soft) 27 days ago. Not without each-way hope Dual C&D winner; moderate seventh behind Homer Stokes over C&D (soft) this month.
8
11th (8) (40/1 -82%) Treasure Storm
40
40/1(-82%)
(8) Treasure Storm 40/1, Below form fourth of 10 in handicap at Redcar (7f, soft, 20/1) 11 days ago. Others make more appeal. Shaped better than the bare result when in the frame at Thirsk and Redcar recently..
14:12 Catterick Handicap (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
SIR GARFIELD defeated a subsequent winner at Ayr at the beginning of the month and a 2lb rise looks more than fair. The three-year-old will have different conditions to contend with here, but having won on soft ground over C&D in July, he ought to go very close. Homer Stokes arrives in search of a hat-trick after notching up a brace of C&D successes and with the aid of Joe Leavy's 3lb claim in the plate, he can go well. Veteran Desert Dream is another to consider.
It's been a while since BELTANE last got his head in front but he's fallen a long way down the weights as a consequence (now 16 lb below last winning mark) and has a fighting chance of reversing C&D placings with Homer Stokes on these revised terms, having finished 1¾ lengths behind that rival on his penultimate start. Homer Stokes is bidding for the hat-trick and, armed with a willing attitude, he can be expected to give it a good shot. Rwenearlytheredad and Sir Garfield are others to consider.
This looks a tight handicap, with HOMER STOKES fancied to complete a C&D hat-trick at the main expense of Sir Garfield.
(5) Chancycourt 5/1, Very lightly-raced for an 8-y-o and has found just one too good on his last 2 completed starts over hurdles, including when clear of the rest in a 2½m Worcester maiden (soft) last time. The winner of that race looks useful and he's of major interest now upped in trip for this chase/handicap debut. Beaten by a smart one last time; has to be of interest off this mark now sent chasing.
3
2nd (3) (8/1 +20%) Ultra Beat
8
8/1(+20%)
(3) Ultra Beat 8/1, Placed sole run between the flags and bettered previous hurdles form by some way when third in a 14-runner novice at Ffos Las (2¾m, good to soft) on latest start in May. May well be seen in a better light now switched to fences for this handicap debut, so he's one to be interested in. Good final run over hurdles; interesting handicap/chase debutant as he's bred for it.
15
3rd (15) (50/1 -100%) Lazy Sunday
50
50/1(-100%)
(15) Lazy Sunday 50/1, Completed a hat-trick in handicap chases early-2023 and positive start to last season when runner-up in handicaps at Ffos Las and Chepstow. However, form subsequently nosedived and she now finds herself with a bit to prove. Failed to fire on all cylinders last season but she's back on a good mark.
11
4th (11) (12/1 -85%) Breeze Of Wind
12
12/1(-85%)
(11) Breeze Of Wind 12/1, Point winner who, following a brief stint over hurdles, was much-improved switched to fences last season, winning 4 of his 9 starts in that sphere. Marathon trip (30.6f) was perhaps a bridge too far at Perth when last seen in April and leading claims back down in trip here. Last season was highly productive and consistent; can live with this career-high mark.
13
5th (13) (9/2 +72%) Hill Of Tara
4.5
9/2(+72%)
(13) Hill Of Tara 9/2, Enjoyed a good time of it last winter, bagging 4 handicap hurdles at up to 25.5f. However, signed off 2023/24 campaign with a couple of rather disappointing efforts (particularly his latest at Haydock where he was beaten a long way) and needs to get back on track now switched to fences. Four hurdle wins last season; makes chasing debut with his yard quiet.
4
6th (4) (12/1 +40%) New Order
12
12/1(+40%)
(4) New Order 12/1, Off the mark at second attempt in Irish points and made the frame on each of his first 4 starts over hurdles. Rather disappointing the last twice, albeit last month's reappearance spin/handicap bow at Worcester was probably needed and he's another that could be more of a force in this sphere. Will need to run better on today's chase debut than on his handicap hurdle hurdle.
6
7th (6) (9/1 +36%) Exmoor Forest
9
9/1(+36%)
(6) Exmoor Forest 9/1, Opened chase account in first-time cheekpieces when landing 9-runner handicap at Bangor (3m, good) in July. Latest third at Warwick was a creditable effort, too, but one suspects that a few of these will prove to be better treated. C&D winner in June and close to that form when third at Warwick last month.
7
|U| (7) (12/1 +14%) Stans The Man
12
12/1(+14%)
(7) Stans The Man 12/1, Firmly back in form with cheekpieces fitted in recent months, belatedly adding to maiden hurdle success back in January 2023 when landing a 3¼m Warwick handicap on penultimate start. Pulled up on chase debut last September but he's open to improvement in this sphere. Capable hurdler but a hard ride and was pulled up on chase debut last September.
2
|PU| (2) (5/1 +50%) East Street
5
5/1(+50%)
(2) East Street 5/1, Benefited from a pace collapse when scoring at Wetherby (24.2f, heavy) last November and almost followed up at Newcastle next time. Very little to shout about thereafter but makes debut for new yard on a potentially handy mark and it'll be interesting to see if the market speaks in his favour. On a dangerous mark and his new, up-and-coming yard could easily get him back on track.
10
|PU| (10) (14/1 -133%) King Of Brazil
14
14/1(-133%)
(10) King Of Brazil 14/1, Fair hurdler/chaser who has won 2 of his 3 completed starts following a wind op last season. Remains on a feasible mark and he could have a big part to play if fully tuned-up back from a 6-month break. Does not always look wildly enthusiastic but will be competitive should he fancy it.
12
|PU| (12) (14/1 +13%) Monbari
14
14/1(+13%)
(12) Monbari 14/1, Found improvement dropped in trip fitted with first-time cheekpieces when second of 11 in handicap hurdle at Chepstow (19.4f, soft) in April. Heavy defeat a fortnight later and form has a patchy look to it ahead of this return/chase debut. Did threaten over hurdles but was also inconsistent; others look safer on chase debut.
1
|PU| (1) (16/1 -100%) Anti Bridgie
16
16/1(-100%)
(1) Anti Bridgie 16/1, Fair form in winning her first 2 starts over hurdles last season and took advantage of a weak race to open her account over fences in a 5-runner novice at Warwick (2½m heavy) in March. Wasn't disgraced at Uttoxeter next time but looks vulnerable under top-weight back from a break here. Hurdle/chase winner; not on a bad mark though if on her game after a summer break.
9
|PU| (9) (20/1 +0%) Walking The Walk
20
20/1(+0%)
(9) Walking The Walk 20/1, Scored twice at up to 3m last summer for Gordon Elliott and shaped as if retaining all of his ability when placed first 2 starts for new yard during the summer. However, he needs to bounce back following a poor showing at Worcester on latest start in July (since undergone a wind op). First two runs for this yard were okay; pulled up last time and had wind op since.
8
|PU| (8) (66/1 -100%) Oscar Robertson
66
66/1(-100%)
(8) Oscar Robertson 66/1, Scored at Wetherby in 2021 for Tom George but hasn't hit the target since and little impact in 5 starts for this yard, including tried in cheekpieces and a visor respectively the last twice. Cheekpieces back on here. Following a layoff, never really got going for his new yard last season.
14:22 Bangor-on-dee Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Those with no chasing experience are certain to learn plenty, but it might pay to side with ULTRA BEAT. The Henry Daly-trained gelding showed only moderate form over timber, but the switch to fences along with the step up to 3m can unlock improvement within the son of Milan. Exmoor Forest has had six starts over the larger obstacles, including a C&D win from 3lb lower. He can put that knowledge to good use though and it would come as no surprise were he to mount a stern challenge. Others to note include On The Platform and Chancycourt.
The suggestion is CHANCYCOURT, who makes his chase debut off what looks a very fair mark judged on last month's second in a maiden hurdle at Worcester where he followed home a nice prospect in Potters Charm (winner again at Cheltenham recently), in turn pulling clear of the rest. He was placed in a couple of points in 2021 and looks a chasing type. Breeze of Wind is feared most ahead of King of Brazil, while Brook Bay, East Street and Ultra Beat are others to consider.
Loads of these need considering but EAST STREET (nap) is on a dangerous mark if James Owen can get him back on track.
(3) King Turgeon 8/1, A fairly useful 3m chase winner but bought down 8th in handicap chase here (23.6f, good to soft) final run in April. Since had a wind op and not ruled out with cheekpieces back on for his return. Good second at Taunton in March; can be hard to catch when in a good jumping rhythm.
6
2nd (6) (16/1 +11%) Ajp Kingdom
16
16/1(+11%)
(6) Ajp Kingdom 16/1, Fairly useful hurdler/chaser. Only fourth of 5 in handicap chase (7/1) at Exeter (24.2f, good) 19 days ago. Cheekpieces are reached for now. Second over fences in June but yet to build on that performance; cheekpieces added here.
16
3rd (16) (12/1 -20%) Gingerbred
12
12/1(-20%)
(16) Gingerbred 12/1, Opened his chase account at Ffos Las in February and ended last term with a creditable third of 16 in handicap chase at Cheltenham (28.1f, good) in April. Shortlisted on his reappearance. Placed on all three starts since opening chase account in February; respected.
11
4th (11) (11/1 +21%) Betterforeveryone
11
11/1(+21%)
(11) Betterforeveryone 11/1, Got off the mark over fences at Doncaster in February and failed to stay when ninth of 16 in handicap chase at Cheltenham (28.1f) in April. One to consider on his return with yard going well. Didn't jump well enough at Cheltenham in April; claims if judged on earlier Doncaster win.
1
5th (1) (9/2 +10%) Magical Escape
4.5
9/2(+10%)
(1) Magical Escape 9/2, Resumed after a wind op with a promising second of 5 in handicap chase (9/4) at Exeter (24.2f, good) on his debut over fences 19 days ago, sticking to task. Can make his presence felt once more with better to come. Dual novice hurdle winner in spring and ran well in defeat on recent chase/handicap debut.
2
6th (2) (11/1 +21%) Bells Of Peterboro
11
11/1(+21%)
(2) Bells Of Peterboro 11/1, Course winner in April who shaped encouragingly after 6 months off when third of 5 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (23.3f, good to soft, 9/2) 23 days ago. Considered back in this sphere. Dual 2m7f course winner last season; recent return run (over hurdles) was satisfactory.
14
7th (14) (11/2 -22%) Mumford's Magic
5.5
11/2(-22%)
(14) Mumford's Magic 11/2, A fair maiden hurdler who advanced his form when second of 5 in handicap chase (2/1) at Stratford (22.6f, good to soft) on his debut over fences 22 days ago. Big shout with more to come. Unexposed 6yo; upped in trip after going close over 2m6f on recent chasing debut.
9
8th (9) (14/1 -75%) Leissieres Express
14
14/1(-75%)
(9) Leissieres Express 14/1, Ended last season on the up with a stylish success in 6-runner handicap chase here (30.6f, soft) 7 months ago. Much respected on his return despite a 9 lb weights hike. Drew clear to win readily when upped to 3m6f here in March; may progress again this season.
12
|F| (12) (8/1 +50%) Another Million
8
8/1(+50%)
(12) Another Million 8/1, A fair 21f chase winner for Denis Leahy. Made a promising start for his new yard after 11 months off when fourth of 8 in handicap chase at Warwick (20f, good, 12/1) 26 days ago. Can make his presence felt. Ran big race over 2m4f on recent stable debut and looks interesting over this new trip.
15
|PU| (15) (6/1 +50%) Iberio
6
6/1(+50%)
(15) Iberio 6/1, A fair 3m winner over hurdles but yet to score in this sphere and running below form when unseated rider 4 out in handicap chase here (23.6f, heavy) on his final run for Philip Hobbs & Johnson White. Still needs considering starting out for a yard among the winners. Yet to build upon last autumn's promising chase debut but on good mark for stable debut.
7
|PU| (7) (10/1 +44%) Silver In Disguise
10
10/1(+44%)
(7) Silver In Disguise 10/1, C&D winner in April. Off 5 months before an encouraging fifth of 10 in handicap chase at Kelso (26.2f, good to soft) 23 days ago. Ought to be thereabouts with that run under his belt. C&D winner in April; contender if recent reappearance run did him good.
17
|PU| (17) (25/1 +24%) In Rem
25
25/1(+24%)
(17) In Rem 25/1, On a losing run and tried in blinkers when fell 1st in handicap chase at Worcester (23f, heavy) 13 days ago. Cheekpieces back on now with more needed. Five-time hurdle winner but much less prolific as a chaser, and no longer the force of old.
10
|PU| (10) (66/1 -65%) Dublin Four
66
66/1(-65%)
(10) Dublin Four 66/1, Course winner but he arrives well below par, sixth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Warwick (26f, good) 35 days ago. Has it to prove back over fences. Useful in his prime but has looked out of sorts over fences and hurdles this season.
13
|PU| (13) (100/1 -52%) Kalooki
100
100/1(-52%)
(13) Kalooki 100/1, Winless since 2021 and he came in last of 11 in handicap chase at Cartmel (21.2f, good to firm) 101 days ago. Back up in trip with work to do. Very useful in his prime but struggled in this grade on latest outing in July.
14:35 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 4) 26f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Kim Bailey has started the new campaign in fine form and MAGICAL ESCAPE, a solid second on his chasing debut at Exeter earlier this month, may well continue that trend. King Turgeon was in the lead when being brought down over an extended 2m7f here in April and is of interest with Harry Cobden in the saddle here, while Leissieres Express, who will not lack for stamina having won over an extended 3m6f at this venue when last seen in March, is another to consider.
Lots with chances but Dan Skelton's lightly-raced MUMFORD'S MAGIC is taken to build on his promising Stratford debut chasing second and get off the mark. Kim Bailey's Exeter runner-up Magical Escape also has better days ahead of him and is feared most, although a solid case can be made for King Turgeon, Iberio and Betterforeveryone too in this cracking handicap chase.
Low-mileage 6yos MAGICAL ESCAPE and Mumford's Magic both ran well on their recent chasing debuts and may fight this out.
(7) Tarbat Ness 2/1, Unreliable sort. One win from 27 Flat runs. Twelve runs since last win in 2023. Creditable second of 10 in handicap at Bath (17.1f, heavy, 5/1) 19 days ago. May again find one or two too good. Second to Captain Potter over C&D this month and at Bath ten days later..
3
2nd (3) (66/1 -100%) Somebodycomegether
66
66/1(-100%)
(3) Somebodycomegether 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 66/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at Southwell (11.1f) 30 days ago. Significantly up in trip and now tried in cheekpieces. Four modest runs so far, latest when seventh on AW/handicap debut at Southwell last month..
6
3rd (6) (9/1 +44%) Bollin Neil
9
9/1(+44%)
(6) Bollin Neil 9/1, C&D winner. Well-beaten eighth of 11 to Captain Potter in handicap (9/1) at this C&D (soft) 27 days ago, slowly away. Needs to bounce back in a major way. Well beaten in three starts since a lengthy absence; hard to fancy..
2
4th (2) (10/11 +34%) Captain Potter
0.909091
10/11(+34%)
(2) Captain Potter 10/11, Improved on recent efforts to win 11-runner handicap at this C&D (soft, 13/2) 27 days ago by 2¼ lengths from Tarbat Ness. Has to be taken seriously, with a 4 lb rise for that clear-cut success fair enough. Got off the mark on the Flat over C&D (soft) this month off 4lb lower mark..
4
5th (4) (11/1 +21%) Malinka
11
11/1(+21%)
(4) Malinka 11/1, Lightly-raced maiden on the Flat. Modest winner over hurdles. 11/2, last of 5 in juvenile hurdle at Market Rasen (16.6f, good to firm) 31 days ago. Easy enough to look elsewhere. Won juvenile hurdle in August and first start on Flat for current yard..
5
6th (5) (25/1 -150%) Catrake Force
25
25/1(-150%)
(5) Catrake Force 25/1, Last of 10 in handicap at Southwell (14.1f, 7/1) last time, dropping away quickly. Presumably wasn't 100% there and the fact that she is turned out again 19 days later suggests that all is well, and she would have a chance if reproducing the form of her improved Musselburgh third earlier this month. Eight-race maiden but shaped well when third on turf debut at Musselburgh this month..
1
7th (1) (18/1 -350%) Bonne Vitesse
18
18/1(-350%)
(1) Bonne Vitesse 18/1, 11/2, career best when winning 8-runner handicap at Carlisle (17.2f, good to soft) by 2½ lengths from Tarbat Ness when last seen in May, responding well. 3 lb rise by no means the end of the world and she'll be a danger to all if ready to roll following a break. Landed her third win on the Flat at Carlisle in May off 3lb lower mark..
8
8th (8) (40/1 +0%) Gold Ring
40
40/1(+0%)
(8) Gold Ring 40/1, Course winner. 100/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at Pontefract (18f, heavy) 22 days ago. One to swerve at present. Modest and inconsistent sort who has been below par this year..
14:47 Catterick Handicap (Class 6) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
Lightly raced over staying trips on the Flat, CAPTAIN POTTER proved far too strong for the reopposing Tarbat Ness (second) over this C&D recently and is fancied to confirm his superiority despite a 4lb rise in the handicap. The latter, although difficult to win with, has been a model of consistency and looks set to claim more minor honours. The bigger threat may come from Bonne Vitesse, who also defeated Tarbat Ness at Carlisle in May.
CAPTAIN POTTER and Bonne Vitesse are very closely matched having both beaten the re-opposing Tarbat Ness by similar margins and on similar terms last time out. Preference is for Brian Ellison's charge, who gained his verdict over Tarbat Ness in a C&D handicap earlier this month and will likely hold a fitness edge over Bonne Vitesse, who has been absent since the spring. Catrake Force failed to fire last time but is probably worth another chance and she is third choice.
This looks pretty weak and CAPTAIN POTTER (nap) may well be able to defy a 4lb rise. Old rival Tarbat Ness is next best.
(3) I'm Ravenous 5/1, Strong in the betting after 10 weeks off and got off the mark over hurdles at the fourth attempt in Sedgefield maiden over this trip at the start of the month, knuckling down well. Quickly switches to chasing and this expensive point winner is very interesting. Chasing debut with a recent run under his belt after winning a Sedgefield maiden hurdle.
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1st (10) (9/4 +44%) Billytherealbigred
2.25
9/4(+44%)
(10) Billytherealbigred 9/4, Got a hat-trick up in handicap hurdles in the mud last season (last 2 wins for this yard). Fell final start but should do just as well over fences and 4-y-o allowance a bonus. Improving hurdler earlier this year and has to be of interest on this switch to fences.
6
2nd (6) (33/1 +0%) Immortal Fame
33
33/1(+0%)
(6) Immortal Fame 33/1, Didn't really go on from a promising start over fences for Tom Lacey in 2022-23 but won a couple of handicap hurdles at around this trip last term. £16,000 buy for new trainer and probably high enough in the weights on return. Strike-rate of 5-15 over hurdles and it was always going to be tough last time; new yard.
9
3rd (9) (11/2 +27%) Icare Grandchamp
5.5
11/2(+27%)
(9) Icare Grandchamp 11/2, Was getting the hang of chasing when last seen in the summer, showing further improvement back up in trip when opening his account in 13-runner handicap at Newton Abbot (21f) under this pilot. Up just 3 lb and should have more to offer in this sphere. Only his third run over fences when arriving late on the scene at Newton Abbot (2m5f).
8
4th (8) (16/1 +20%) Zestful Hope
16
16/1(+20%)
(8) Zestful Hope 16/1, Not won for a while but has been given a chance by the handicapper and hinted at a revival back over fences at Fontwell 5 weeks ago. Surely vulnerable to a number of unexposed rivals in this line-up, however. Won off a higher mark over hurdles; only fourth on his return to fences (0-6) at Fontwell.
1
5th (1) (9/1 -29%) Lady Balko
9
9/1(-29%)
(1) Lady Balko 9/1, On a roll in handicap hurdles last season, completing a hat-trick at up to 3m and running well from a mark 26 lb higher than when starting her winning spree on her final outing. Point scorer and no reason why she can't do just as good over fences now. Shot up the weights over hurdles last season but can deal with this mark; 1-1 in points.
12
6th (12) (7/1 +65%) Hawkseye View
7
7/1(+65%)
(12) Hawkseye View 7/1, Winning pointer placed twice over hurdles and made a perfectly satisfactory chasing debut at Wetherby recently, shaping as if better for the run after 6 months off having looked third best for a long way. Better to come. 0-7 over hurdles; wasn't beaten too far on chase debut and could come on for the run.
11
7th (11) (15/2 0%) Iron D'ex
7.5
15/2(0%)
(11) Iron D'ex 15/2, Ended 2023/24 in a lull over hurdles but got back on track from a reduced mark to make a winning start over fences in similar event at Ludlow over this trip 3 weeks ago. This is tougher up 3 lb but he's entitled to build on that breakthrough. Maiden hurdler but made a winning start over fences at Ludlow; raised a fair 3lb.
4
|PU| (4) (5/1 +33%) Baltray
5
5/1(+33%)
(4) Baltray 5/1, Quickly made up into a fairly useful hurdler for his new yard, readily landing the odds in 2m3f novice at Hereford a year ago. Good run in Fontwell handicap only other start and should make his mark over fences. Did well during light hurdling career and he's very much bred for fences.
7
|PU| (7) (10/1 -33%) Valens Bruyee
10
10/1(-33%)
(7) Valens Bruyee 10/1, Landed his second handicap hurdle over this trip at Ffos Las when last seen. Will need to jump better over fences but has the size for the game and shouldn't be overlooked. Dual hurdle winner (the handicap off 7lb lower) and has the scope to do well over fences.
5
|PU| (5) (66/1 -164%) Micro Millions
66
66/1(-164%)
(5) Micro Millions 66/1, £40,000 buy after winning an Irish point and made the frame 3 times over hurdles at up to 25f for Dan Skelton last term. Big sort who should have a future over fences for new yard. Left Dan Skelton for £15,000 and 0-5; still early days and he's bred for fences.
14:57 Bangor-on-dee Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Lady Balko found rapid improvement over hurdles last season and although she appeared to be in the grip of the handicapper when last seen, a switch to fences could see the previous point winner resume her progress. Connections have wasted no time in sending Baltray, second over hurdles at Fontwell in May, over the larger obstacles for the first time. Emma Lavelle's gelding is sure to appreciate the switch and he is considered along with recent Sedgefield winner I'm Ravenous. It is IRON D'EX, a winner on his return/chasing debut at Ludlow, that shades preference, though, and he can defy a 3lb rise with improvement likely.
A whole host of potentially decent chasers, with I'M RAVENOUS taken to make a successful start for Ben Pauling. He's quickly switched to fences after scoring in a Sedgefield maiden hurdle at the start of the month and should have plenty more to offer. Icare Grandchamp, who opened his account in a Newton Abbot handicap chase when last seen, and One More Stroke are a couple of the other likely players.
A few of these appeal as likely improvers now sent chasing and recent maiden hurdle winner I'M RAVENOUS falls into that category.
(6) Nocte Volatus 25/1, Took advantage of a drop in the weights and the additional benefit of a useful 7 lb claimer to score for the first time in over 2 years at Uttoxeter in May. Warrants respect but will find this harder. Won latest race in May and remains well handicapped on older form but others appeal more.
3
2nd (3) (9/1 +0%) Hititi
9
9/1(+0%)
(3) Hititi 9/1, Likeable sort who took a step forward when last seen over fences 22 months ago and open to significant improvement back in this sphere given his subsequent exploits over hurdles. Interesting in first-time headgear. Has developed into useful hurdler over last 18 months; now back chasing off a lower mark.
12
3rd (12) (9/1 +50%) Sageburg County
9
9/1(+50%)
(12) Sageburg County 9/1, Three-time winner over fences last season, including over this C&D in April. Ran poorly at Uttoxeter following month but he's prone to the odd stinker so expected to bounce back. C&D winner in April and now 3-8 over fences; could still have more improvement to come.
14
4th (14) (4/1 +11%) Theformismighty
4
4/1(+11%)
(14) Theformismighty 4/1, Expensive point winner who got of the mark at the fourth attempt over hurdles when easily winning 6-runner maiden at Market Rasen (20.6f, soft) in March. Creditable fourth on handicap bow at Ayr following month and is an interesting chasing debutant. Ran well on handicap hurdle debut in April and looks a good chasing prospect this season.
2
5th (2) (20/1 -186%) Eaton Collina
20
20/1(-186%)
(2) Eaton Collina 20/1, Likeable sort who ran out a ready winner at Wetherby (19.4f) in February and battled well to edge a tight finish from 7 lb higher mark back at that venue later that month. Handicapper applies a little more pressure but not discounted in hat-trick bid on return. In career-best form when last seen in February, winning twice at Wetherby.
13
6th (13) (17/2 +66%) Gyenyame
8.5
17/2(+66%)
(13) Gyenyame 17/2, Fairly useful Flat/hurdles winner who posted some good efforts in defeat last season. Has the size to make a chaser but likely to be better for the run. Makes chase/chase debut from workable mark but is not bred for fences; others look safer.
10
7th (10) (22/1 -57%) Nothin To Ask
22
22/1(-57%)
(10) Nothin To Ask 22/1, Returned to form when close second of 12 in handicap hurdle at Southwell (20.4f, good) in April. Never really involved next 2 starts but back over fences now and he did win this race on his comeback 2 years ago. Back chasing on good mark but both hurdle runs at start of this season were underwhelming.
5
8th (5) (16/1 -14%) Classic King
16
16/1(-14%)
(5) Classic King 16/1, Made a winning start over hurdles at Wincanton (15.2f) on return last season and even better form when runner-up next 4 of 5 starts. Not the most fluent of jumpers over hurdles so no surprise he failed to get round at Uttoxeter on chase bow. Unseated mid-race on recent chase/handicap debut but was agood novice hurdler last season.
9
9th (9) (20/1 -167%) Opening Bid
20
20/1(-167%)
(9) Opening Bid 20/1, Taken well to cheekpieces of late, justifying good support in 5-runner handicap at Exeter 19 days ago, well on top finish. Not taken lightly. Dominated from the front at Exeter this month but this race may not pan out so favourably.
8
|F| (8) (5/2 +72%) Range
2.5
5/2(+72%)
(8) Range 5/2, Fair form in bumpers last season and got off the mark in 2m3f maiden hurdle here in December. Failed to advance his form in 2 starts since but sent chasing after break for yard typically forward this autumn. Quite useful novice hurdles last term; connections evidently keen to switch him to fences.
7
10th (7) (40/1 -150%) Stormy Flight
40
40/1(-150%)
(7) Stormy Flight 40/1, Gradually worked his way back to form last season, scoring twice at Exeter. Shaped as if still in form until succumbing to a rare jumping lapse at Uttoxeter next time. May need this after 6 months off. As good as ever last season but does not have much margin for error off current mark.
1
11th (1) (33/1 -106%) Do Your Job
33
33/1(-106%)
(1) Do Your Job 33/1, Grade 2 winner as a novice. Low-key start to last season but back on scoresheet at Wetherby (19.4f, heavy) on Boxing Day. However, just the one decent effort from 3 starts for this yard since and opposable on balance. Well beaten at Cheltenham in April but was placed off 4lb higher in valuable race in March.
11
12th (11) (28/1 -75%) Thor De Cerisy
28
28/1(-75%)
(11) Thor De Cerisy 28/1, Has improved with each run for current yard and gained compensation for a late fall at Uttoxeter in January when bolting up over C&D in February. Left with a simple task when following up there following month but his weak-finishing ways resurfaced in a more demanding race at Haydock since. Dual C&D winner this year (finished alone last time) but would appeal more on heavy ground.
4
13th (4) (15/2 +0%) Can You Call
7.5
15/2(+0%)
(4) Can You Call 15/2, Hurdles/chase scorer who produced 3 good placed efforts on 3 of his 4 starts last term, including when second off this mark in this race on return. Can go well again. Second in this race a year ago and made the frame on his other three starts last season.
15:10 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 3) 19f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
10-year-old DO YOUR JOB faced a few stiff assignments last season, most recently in a warm premier handicap at Cheltenham in April. However, the son of Fame And Glory landed a similar contest from 3lb higher at Wetherby on Boxing Day and, given he has gone well when fresh previously, might be worth chancing today. Opening Bid justified favouritism at Exeter and is certain to have a fitness edge on some of these. Others to note include Can You Call and Nocte Volatus.
Plenty to consider but it could be worth chancing expensive point-winner THEFORMISMIGHTY, whose yard won this last year with a chasing debutant. Can You Call pulled clear of the rest when second in this 12 months ago and can go well again, while Hititi is potentially well handicapped back in this sphere given his exploits over hurdles.
Top of this list is CAN YOU CALL, who ran a big race in defeat in this contest on last season's reappearance outing.
(2) Count D'orsay 6/1, 3 wins from 18 runs this year. 12/1, won 11-runner handicap at this C&D (heavy) 10 days ago by head from Broken Spear, keeping on gamely. Major player. Grabbing the stand rail over C&D latest would have helped; will need a bit more upped 2lb.
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2nd (3) (11/1 -38%) Jungle Land
11
11/1(-38%)
(3) Jungle Land 11/1, Winner at Redcar in May. 22/1, respectable third of 8 in handicap at this course (7f, heavy) 10 days ago. Looks vulnerable for win purposes. More from the front here last time without seeing out 7f, having been pestered; claims.
5
3rd (5) (40/1 -233%) Game Breaker
40
40/1(-233%)
(5) Game Breaker 40/1, Latest win at Hamilton in September. Below form sixth of 10 in handicap at Pontefract (6f, heavy, 9/1) 22 days ago. Probably a shade too high in the weights for now. Has her conditions again but now has to prove this mark is within range.
6
4th (6) (13/2 -8%) Rough Diamond
6.5
13/2(-8%)
(6) Rough Diamond 13/2, 8/1, creditable ¾-length fourth of 11 to Count d'Orsay in handicap at this C&D (heavy) 10 days ago. Unlikely to be far away but will probably come up short for win purposes once more. Again gave his running behind Count D'Orsay over C&D last time; should go well once more.
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5th (7) (9/1 -29%) Princess Alex
9
9/1(-29%)
(7) Princess Alex 9/1, Creditable third of 8 in handicap at Musselburgh (7.1f, good to soft, 9/1) 15 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time and solid each-way chance eased slightly in class off a 1 lb lower mark. Other pace in here and a lot may hinge on how she gets away in first-time headgear.
8
6th (8) (4/1 +78%) Broken Spear
4
4/1(+78%)
(8) Broken Spear 4/1, Unreliable type. Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. 25/1, tenth of 12 in handicap at Doncaster (7f, soft) 3 days ago. Visor back on and he's a risky betting proposition. Veteran who does a lot of racing now over 7f and lacks consistency; each-way shout.
9
7th (9) (13/2 +0%) Knicks
6.5
13/2(+0%)
(9) Knicks 13/2, Creditable third of 8 in handicap (8/1) at Nottingham (5f, heavy) 5 days ago. Runner-up over C&D on sole previous visit here in April and he's in with an each-way shout. Bounced back of late, finding the drop to 5f against him last Thursday; needs considering.
1
8th (1) (7/4 +47%) Hour By Hour
1.75
7/4(+47%)
(1) Hour By Hour 7/4, Three wins from 10 runs this year. Career best when winning 8-runner handicap at Haydock (6f, heavy, 7/2) 11 days ago, driven out. Shortlist material. Enjoying a productive spell on soft/heavy going; nothing arrives in better form; player.
4
9th (4) (12/1 -20%) General Assembly
12
12/1(-20%)
(4) General Assembly 12/1, Winner at Nottingham in May. Bit below form seventh of 12 in handicap (15/2) at Yarmouth (6f, firm) 41 days ago. Others have achieved more. Held since handicapping for this, his third yard, but softer ground may help down 2lb.
15:22 Catterick Handicap (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
COUNT D'ORSAY has been revitalised over the last 12 months and, having edged out Broken Spear to score by a head here 10 days ago, the gelding's commendable attitude could be the key to him upholding the form to grant his trainer back-to-back wins in this race. Hour By Hour has already enjoyed an excellent season and is another to seriously consider.
Last-time-out winners HOUR BY HOUR and Count d'Orsay are the obvious starting points. The latter is a talented sprinter on his day and was game when edging out Broken Spear over C&D recently but it's been something of an up-and-down campaign for the 8-y-o. Conversely, Hour By Hour has, save for a below-par display at Pontefract in July (too free that day), barely put a foot wrong this season and his latest success at Haydock was his best performance yet. Princess Alex makes each-way appeal.
Knicks has claims but HOUR BY HOUR has been in flying form on similar ground this autumn and is tipped to defy a further 6lb rise.
(4) Mutual Respect 7/2, All the better for return when narrow winner at Worcester last month, albeit needed some luck. Racing off same mark in weaker race so obvious claims. Had luck on his side at Worcester but did make a bad late mistake and on same mark here.
1
2nd (1) (15/2 -150%) Dromlac Jury
7.5
15/2(-150%)
(1) Dromlac Jury 15/2, Quite a costly buy out of points and made a winning handicap bow over hurdles at Ludlow in March. Likely to continue her progress switched to fences so needs considering. Hurdle winner off 3lb lower last time; bred for fences and has the scope for them.
6
|F| (6) (15/8 +44%) Copernic Du Mazet
1.875
15/8(+44%)
(6) Copernic Du Mazet 15/8, Looks to be being brought along steadily, posting a good third in handicap at Huntingdon final start. Not taken lightly on chase bow. 2nd in only handicap hurdle; goes chasing with low mileage and armed with a 4yo allowance..
3
|PU| (3) (4/1 -20%) Libor Lad
4
4/1(-20%)
(3) Libor Lad 4/1, Winner of 2½m handicaps in the mud at Uttoxeter and Doncaster last winter. Ended last season with a couple of poor efforts but made a promising first effort over fences when second at Stratford on return 3 weeks ago. Entitled to build on that. Winning hurdler; second on chase debut at Stratford, though that form is knockable.
2
|PU| (2) (11/1 +21%) Professor Klump
11
11/1(+21%)
(2) Professor Klump 11/1, Idled and only just held on in a 17f maiden here in February prior to trailing in last of 7 on his handicap debut at Bangor the following month. Needs to get back on track switched to fences on return (placed on second of 2 starts in Irish points). Winning hurdler and, with his pointing background, chasing looks the way forward.
5
|PU| (5) (12/1 +0%) Johnny Mac
12
12/1(+0%)
(5) Johnny Mac 12/1, Has shown improved form since joining his current yard, completing hat-trick at Leicester in January, his resolution on show yet again in gaining another verdict of a length or less. Too free on return 16 days ago so worth another chance. Remains on a fair mark, but he did drop out very tamely on his recent return at Ffos Las.
7
|PU| (7) (12/1 +40%) Orbys River
12
12/1(+40%)
(7) Orbys River 12/1, Poor maiden hurdler. Failed to complete both starts in Irish points so opposable on chase bow. Twice runner-up over hurdles and wouldn't be handicapped out of this if taking to fences.
8
|PU| (8) (40/1 -21%) Man Of The North
40
40/1(-21%)
(8) Man Of The North 40/1, Veteran who looks on the decline and easy to look elsewhere. 3 lb out of the handicap. Last success came over C&D but in early 2021; opposable on this year's two runs.
9
|PU| (9) (50/1 +50%) Connolly
50
50/1(+50%)
(9) Connolly 50/1, Little promise in bumpers/over hurdles. 4 lb out of the handicap on chase/handicap bow. Failed to show much over hurdles and he's out of the weights for chase/handicap debut.
15:32 Bangor-on-dee Handicap Chase (Class 5) 17f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
LIBOR LAD ran with enthusiasm when second on his chasing debut at Stratford 22 days ago and, off just 2lb higher, he could go one better with that experience to draw upon. Dromlac Jury got off the mark on her most recent start over hurdles and can also figure if she transfers a similar level of ability now she starts out over to this sphere. Orbys River and Mutual Respect are others to monitor closely in the betting.
MUTUAL RESPECT needed some luck to win at Worcester last month but he still beat a subsequent winner that day and is racing off the same mark in a weaker race here. Libor Lad made a promising start over fences when second at Stratford so is next best ahead of chasing-newcomer Dromlac Jury, who was progressive over hurdles last season.
This may go to one of the chasing newcomers and COPERNIC DU MAZET could be dangerous with his 4yo allowance.
(5) Holly Hartingo 17/2, Stepped up on reappearance when fifth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (23.3f, good) on latest start in July. Has edged down to an attractive mark and will likely capitalise before long, provided she builds on that effort. Didn't run badly on latest outing in July but has basically become disappointing.
2
2nd (2) (4/1 +71%) Chatshow Tv
4
4/1(+71%)
(2) Chatshow Tv 4/1, Runner-up sole start in points and encouraging Rules debut when third behind a couple of useful types in 19f Warwick novice (heavy) last November. However, well held both starts since switched to handicaps and he needs to get back on track. Tailed off in first two handicaps and returns from break with a lot to prove.
7
3rd (7) (10/3 +44%) Solar System
3.333333
10/3(+44%)
(7) Solar System 10/3, Has improved since switched to handicaps, third at Taunton in March prior to opening his account in good style with a hood enlisted at Fontwell (17.7f, good to firm) a month later. No further progress when fifth of 11 at Southwell when last seen but this lightly-raced 5-y-o remains of interest Ready winner in April in his second handicap and did not have race run to suit next time.
10
4th (10) (20/1 +0%) Lermoos Legend
20
20/1(+0%)
(10) Lermoos Legend 20/1, Six-time winner over fences but he's failed to trouble the judge in half-a-dozen appearances in this sphere and it's probably best to look elsewhere, for all that the handicapper has given him a chance. In good form over fences this summer but recent efforts have been underwhelming.
9
5th (9) (9/2 -35%) Wot You Wearing
4.5
9/2(-35%)
(9) Wot You Wearing 9/2, Back-to-back C&D winner last November and very encouraging start to present campaign when just touched off in a 25.5f Hereford handicap (good) 15 days ago. Couldn't grumble with a 3 lb nudge for that near-miss and he's a key player back down in trip here. Cheekpieces refitted. Three wins (two over C&D) last season; recent reappearance run was another career best.
12
6th (12) (33/1 -32%) An Cailin Ciuin
33
33/1(-32%)
(12) An Cailin Ciuin 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden hurdler who posted arguably her best effort yet when fourth in 10-runner mares' maiden at Warwick (21f, good) earlier this month. Improvement by no means out of the question now that she ventures down the handicap route but a significant step forward is certainly needed. Made frame on last three hurdling starts but not obviously well treated on handicap debut.
4
7th (4) (25/1 -108%) Impecunious
25
25/1(-108%)
(4) Impecunious 25/1, Runner-up sole outing in point bumper and while he made a low-key start under Rules, improvement was evident when placed in a Stratford maiden and Newton Abbot novice (both at around 2m on good/good to firm) in May. Possible he'll be seen in a better light now upped in trip for this handicap debut. Placed twice in novice company in May; probably needs to improve on this handicap debut.
6
8th (6) (40/1 -60%) Mourzouk
40
40/1(-60%)
(6) Mourzouk 40/1, Now 12 lb below last winning mark but it's been well over 2 years since that latest success and it's been more a case of miss than hit in 5 starts so far this year. Lightly raced and generally very disappointing since hat-trick in spring 2022.
11
9th (11) (16/1 -14%) Walkinthewoods
16
16/1(-14%)
(11) Walkinthewoods 16/1, Successful over 2m here in October 2022 and runner-up 3 times in handicap chases last season. Badly out of sorts when last seen during the spring but he's on a workable mark and would be danger to all if able to bounce back following a wind op. Yard also saddles Winds of Fire. Out of sorts in the spring but was given a wind op last month and resumes on a good mark.
3
|F| (3) (7/1 +13%) Siam Park
7
7/1(+13%)
(3) Siam Park 7/1, Plenty of promise in 15f Wincanton maidens on first 2 starts under Rules. Suffered a heavy defeat upped to 19.2f on handicap debut at Fontwell when last seen in April but since undergone a wind op and it's still early days for this 5-y-o. Tailed off when racing too freely on handicap debut but remains unexposed.
1
10th (1) (12/1 -140%) Manowest
12
12/1(-140%)
(1) Manowest 12/1, Point winner who has shown ability all 3 runs in 2m Worcester maiden hurdles, most recently finishing third to an odds-on shot with subsequent winner Ballytechno 3 lengths ahead in second. Opening mark no gift but improvement is certainly possible now upped in trip for this handicap debut. Placed in two 2m maidens this summer; ought to have some improvement to come in handicaps.
8
11th (8) (16/1 -100%) Drash On Ruby
16
16/1(-100%)
(8) Drash On Ruby 16/1, Performed with credit all 4 starts during 2022/23 campaign, signing that season off by finishing second off a 3 lb lower mark over this C&D (good to soft). Missed whole of last term, though, and this maiden (0-10 in thos sphere) is entitled to come on for the run. Ran very well in defeat over C&D in April 2023 but not seen since.
15
12th (15) (20/1 +20%) Jessmae
20
20/1(+20%)
(15) Jessmae 20/1, Successful just once from 8 starts between the flags and while he showed more than on Rules debut when fourth of 12 in a Southwell maiden back in June 2023, his subsequent absence is naturally a concern ahead of this handicap bow. Makes handicap debut after long absence but still worth a market check.
13
|PU| (13) (16/1 +36%) Winds Of Fire
16
16/1(+36%)
(13) Winds Of Fire 16/1, Took advantage of drop in the weights when narrowly taking a 9-runner handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (2½m, soft) in July, holding on gamely. However, he checked out rather tamely at Worcester last time and now tried in blinkers, which he previously sported on one occasion on the Flat. Gamely made all two starts ago but his form slumped again last month; too unreliable.
14
|PU| (14) (100/1 -100%) Complete Fantasy
100
100/1(-100%)
(14) Complete Fantasy 100/1, Modest maiden hurdler in Ireland and there were very few positives to take from his debut effort for new connections at Fakenham in June. Blinkers refitted. Ex-Irish maiden; tailed off when 33-1 for stable debut in June and not seen since.
15:45 Chepstow Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Wot You Wearing appeared to idle when hitting the front before the last when runner-up over an extended 3m1f at Hereford recently and another prominent role is forecast. A return to today's elongated 2m3f trip shouldn't inconvenience the dual C&D winner, but a 3lb higher rating will demand a career-best performance. With that in mind, it could be worth taking a punt on the lightly-raced SIAM PARK, who may have benefited from wind surgery. Manowest and Solar System are others to consider.
The one who appeals most is WOT YOU WEARING, who is 2-2 over this C&D and he pulled well clear of the rest when going down narrowly to an in-form, race-fit rival on his recent seasonal reappearance at Hereford. Siam Park ended last season on a downer but he has low mileage and remains of interest. Solar System is also shortlisted, along with handicap-debutant Manowest.
There is more to come from SOLAR SYSTEM (nap), who won in good style at Fontwell two starts ago and had excuses last time.
(2) Crocodile Power 3/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in September. 4/1, good fourth of 11 in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f) 26 days ago. Clearly likes it here and conditions won't be an issue, so he's high on the shortlist. 2-2 over C&D; things didn't pan out his way on Polytrack last time; shortlisted.
1
2nd (1) (5/1 +29%) White Umbrella
5
5/1(+29%)
(1) White Umbrella 5/1, C&D winner. 4/1 and blinkered for 1st time, sixth of 8 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 21 days ago, never nearer. Cheekpieces back on and needs to bounce back. C&D win last October came on good going off 7lb lower; handles this ground; considered.
12
3rd (12) (28/1 +15%) Blue Jay Way
28
28/1(+15%)
(12) Blue Jay Way 28/1, Fourth of 6 in novice (80/1) at this C&D (heavy) 10 days ago and record now stands at 0-14. Ran above himself in a C&D novice latest; will again be doing very well to make the frame.
9
4th (9) (7/2 +50%) Canaria Queen
3.5
7/2(+50%)
(9) Canaria Queen 7/2, 12/1, below form sixth of 10 in handicap at Pontefract (6f, heavy) 22 days ago. Had shaped as though her turn was near when third at Ripon on penultimate start, so she's not discounted. Handicapper's giving her a chance (6lb lower than when winning in April); should go well.
3
5th (3) (4/1 +27%) Happier
4
4/1(+27%)
(3) Happier 4/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. 18/1, respectable fourth of 13 in handicap at Redcar (6f, soft) 11 days ago. Enters calculations. This ground is fine and she's drawn to attack off a career-low mark; should go well.
4
6th (4) (6/1 +40%) Agnes Grey
6
6/1(+40%)
(4) Agnes Grey 6/1, Winner at Carlisle in September. 18/1, below form sixth of 13 in handicap at Redcar (6f, soft) 11 days ago. Can make presence felt if on-song. Behind Happier last time and stall 12 isn't ideal for one happiest on the sharp end.
5
7th (5) (18/1 -100%) So Grateful
18
18/1(-100%)
(5) So Grateful 18/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2023. Tenth of 11 in handicap (10/1) at Nottingham (5f, heavy) 13 days ago. In good form prior to that but he's an infrequent winner and may again prove vulnerable. Has regressed this year and his record on this sort of ground would be patchy at best.
11
8th (11) (20/1 -100%) Porfin
20
20/1(-100%)
(11) Porfin 20/1, 7/1, fourth of 7 in handicap at Brighton (6f, heavy) 12 days ago. Has edged down to an attractive mark but he's opposable from a win perspective nonetheless. Not as good now and hasn't been in great form in weak handicap company of late.
7
9th (7) (40/1 -122%) Lady Bouquet
40
40/1(-122%)
(7) Lady Bouquet 40/1, Latest win at Hamilton in July. Last of 8 in handicap (10/1) at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 22 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Well beaten in three attempts at this trip and has tended to stick to faster surfaces.
8
10th (8) (22/1 -57%) La Boo
22
22/1(-57%)
(8) La Boo 22/1, 18/1, seventh of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 11 days ago and she will probably come up short once again. Regressive maiden; finished well beaten in her one start on soft ground.
15:55 Catterick Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow
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CROCODILE POWER has a lot going for him on the back of a string of consistent efforts and has a solid chance of adding a third C&D win to his portfolio based on his proven liking for this venue. Happier is another with an affinity for this track and can go well from a handy draw. Although a 13-race maiden, La Boo has shown flashes of ability and could provide some each-way value.
The vote goes to CROCODILE POWER, who landed back-to-back C&D handicaps prior to finishing a solid fourth at Chelmsford where he probably would've gone closer had things panned out a little better. On that evidence he remains on a feasible mark and gets the nod ahead of the Tim Easterby-trained pair, Canaria Queen and Happier. If Travel Candy takes her chance (due to run at Redcar on Monday) she will also be a threat.
White Umbrella is respected, but CROCODILE POWER can make is 3-3 over C&D having not had the breaks on the AW last time.
(8) Berry Edge 6/1, Unreliable individual. Latest win at Carlisle in June. 33/1, respectable fifth of 12 in handicap at this course (12.4f) 14 days ago. Back off last winning mark, but out of the frame in all four starts on Tapeta.
5
2nd (5) (4/1 -20%) Prince Achille
4
4/1(-20%)
(5) Prince Achille 4/1, 3-time C&D winner. Fourth of 8 in handicap (10/1) at Southwell (11.1f) 30 days ago. Expected to show more back here. 3-6 over C&D and third in a better race on latest visit; respected now returned here.
1
3rd (1) (3/1 +70%) Harlem Nights
3
3/1(+70%)
(1) Harlem Nights 3/1, Ninth of 11 in handicap (9/1) at this course (8f) 7 days ago. Back up in trip. Others more persuasive. Out of the frame in all six starts since returning from a year off for this yard in August.
9
4th (9) (22/1 -57%) Glasses Up
22
22/1(-57%)
(9) Glasses Up 22/1, 28/1, respectable fourth of 8 in handicap at this course (12.4f) 11 days ago, shuffled back a bit around 3f out, rallied gradually, no match for principals. One to note. Back off last winning mark and unexposed on AW, but others are more convincing.
4
5th (4) (25/1 -285%) Urban Road
25
25/1(-285%)
(4) Urban Road 25/1, C&D winner. 17/2, bit below form fifth of 13 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f) 6 months ago. Three-time winner over 1m/1m2f here; off since April but has gone well fresh in the past.
7
6th (7) (9/2 +44%) Awtaad Prince
4.5
9/2(+44%)
(7) Awtaad Prince 9/2, Respectable eighth of 14 in handicap (10/1) at Chelmsford City (10f) 17 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Off last winning mark but patchy form lately and out of the frame in three goes on Tapeta.
6
7th (6) (6/1 -140%) Ayr Poet
6
6/1(-140%)
(6) Ayr Poet 6/1, Improved on recent efforts to win 8-runner handicap at Musselburgh (8f, good to soft, well-backed 3/1) 15 days ago. Back up in trip. Has gone well here and good shout again up 4 lb. 4lb higher than when winning at Musselburgh last time; placed in three of six starts here.
2
8th (2) (50/1 -525%) Deauville
50
50/1(-525%)
(2) Deauville 50/1, Fair dual winner over 12.5f in France in 2023. Off 14 months, third of 4 in seller at Musselburgh (12.5f, good to soft) on UK debut 15 days ago, not knocked about. This should reveal more and she's interesting. Dual turf winner in France; well held on recent stable debut after 14 months off.
3
9th (3) (7/1 +65%) It's A Love Thing
7
7/1(+65%)
(3) It's A Love Thing 7/1, C&D winner. Tongue strap on for 1st time, last of 8 in handicap (80/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 32 days ago. Failed to beat a rival in both starts after returning from wind surgery last month.
16:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Jim Goldie is on for one of his best ever seasons as a trainer and his placement here of AYR POET looks ideal as he bids to defy a 4lb rise to follow up his Musselburgh success 15 days ago. Having been placed on three of his six previous runs at this course, reverting to Tapeta shouldn't be an issue and another bold showing can be expected. Previous course winners Prince Achille and Urban Road can give the selection plenty of think about.
AYR POET landed a gamble at Musselburgh a fortnight ago and can follow up. Prince Achille can show more now back at Newcastle and is feared, as is Deauville, who wasn't subjected to a hard time returning from a long absence recently. Glasses Up also makes some appeal.
The vote goes to PRINCE ACHILLE who is 3-6 over C&D and is 2lb lower than when third in a better race here in May.
(3) It's Top 13/2, It's Gino gelding. Dam French 19f/2½m hurdle winner. Point bumper winner in April and yard had winner of one of these at Cheltenham on Saturday. British point bumper winner; yard won a bumper at Cheltenham last week.
4
1st (4) (8/1 -78%) North Of Richmond
8
8/1(-78%)
(4) North Of Richmond 8/1, £75,000 buy who was runner-up only outing in Irish points in May. Got to be respected on bumper debut. Fetched £75,000 after finishing a 5l second in a 3m point in Ireland.
2
2nd (2) (13/8 +54%) Douglas Hyde
1.625
13/8(+54%)
(2) Douglas Hyde 13/8, £85,000 Irish point winner, half-brother to fairly useful hurdler/chaser Game Socks (21f-3¼m winner, by Leading Light). Yard 0-39 in bumpers in last 5 seasons. Bought for £85,000 after winning a four-finisher Irish point on heavy ground.
1
3rd (1) (13/2 +68%) Brixson
6.5
13/2(+68%)
(1) Brixson 13/2, Half-brother to 3 winners, including fairly useful hurdler/chaser Terresita. 18/1 and hooded, offered something to work on first time up at Warwick 4 weeks ago, in need of the experience as well as probably a greater emphasis on stamina. Probably vulnerable on that showing. Lacked the gears to challenge but still ran well to be fourth at Warwick; hood left off.
6
4th (6) (9/2 +0%) Sign Again
4.5
9/2(+0%)
(6) Sign Again 9/2, £60,000 buy after Irish point win in April, when beating a well-regarded one who has since joined Olly Murphy (odds on when beaten at Sedgefield recently). From the family of Queen Mother Champion Chase winner Put The Kettle On and appealing on debut. Recruited for £60,000 after winning an Irish point in April by 4l (good to yielding).
5
5th (5) (7/2 +13%) Paddys Policy
3.5
7/2(+13%)
(5) Paddys Policy 7/2, £45,000 buy, runner-up only outing in Irish points (Mar 31). Yard had 3 bumper winners from last 7 runners. Well worth considering. Beaten 2l in a Quakerstown point (3m, soft) in March and later bought for £45,000.
7
6th (7) (12/1 +0%) The Dancing Lass
12
12/1(+0%)
(7) The Dancing Lass 12/1, Norse Dancer filly. Half-sister to 2¼m French hurdle winner Johnnysaid and modest 3m chase winner Safe Destination. Dam winning pointer. One for shortlist on debut. Half-sister to winners Safe Destination (3m chase) and Johnnysaid (French 2m2f hurdle).
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
DOUGLAS HYDE was a comfortable winner on his solitary start in a point-to-point and, having subsequently been snapped up for 85,000 pounds at the Aintree sales in April, there is a lot to like now the four-year-old starts out under Rules under the tutelage of Rebecca Curtis. Sign Again holds a similar profile and appeals given his dam is an unraced half-sister to the high-class Put The Kettle On among others. It's Top also boasts a notable NH pedigree and warrants a second look.
Some interesting recruits from the pointing field, with PADDYS POLICY selected before market clues to give the Donald McCain yard another bumper winner. Sign Again and It's Top are also appealing.
The six with experience have all shown ability. Narrow preference is for SIGN AGAIN ahead of North Of Richmond.
(9) Sober Glory 15/2, £110,000 4-y-o, third foal, dam, unraced, closely related to very smart hurdler/smart chaser (stayed 3m) Fingal Bay. Won sole start in Irish points in May and transferred to an in-form stable. Kept on well to win on Irish point debut in May and was bought for £110,000 soon after.
4
2nd (4) (10/1 -150%) A Pai De Nom
10
10/1(-150%)
(4) A Pai De Nom 10/1, €50,000 3-y-o, Passing Glance gelding. Dam (c117/h116), 21f/3m hurdle winner, sister to useful hurdler (stays 2½m) West Cork. Stable’s first-timers usually supported. Out of a well-connected and fairly useful hurdle winner; makes appeal on paper.
7
3rd (7) (4/1 +43%) Cinquenta
4
4/1(+43%)
(7) Cinquenta 4/1, €65,000 3-y-o, Cokoriko gelding. Dam made frame sole start over hurdles in France. One to note on debut. Out of half-sister to a useful French Flat racer; from stable with good bumper record.
10
4th (10) (9/2 +50%) Soul Limbo
4.5
9/2(+50%)
(10) Soul Limbo 9/2, Wings of Eagles gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler (stayed 21f) Gerdago. Stable can boast a good record in bumpers. First foal from half-sister to useful hurdler Gerdago; trainer does very well in bumpers.
3
5th (3) (13/2 +13%) Unleash The Beast
6.5
13/2(+13%)
(3) Unleash The Beast 13/2, €50,000 3-y-o, Malinas gelding. Half-brother to 4 winners, including fairly useful hurdler/very smart chaser Cloth Cap, stayed 4m, and useful hurdler Liosduin Bhearna. Makes plenty of appeal on paper. Half-brother to high-class chaser Cloth Cap and two useful jumpers; interesting.
6
6th (6) (7/1 +30%) C'est Different
7
7/1(+30%)
(6) C'est Different 7/1, Manatee gelding. Half-brother to 6f-1m winner Avrilomanoir. Dam 11.5f-1¾m winner. Half-brother to a useful French Flat racer; stable does very well in bumpers.
2
7th (2) (10/3 +5%) The Final Word
3.333333
10/3(+5%)
(2) The Final Word 10/3, £70,000 purchase after winning a point in February and transferred to a leading stable, so clearly has to be of interest. Bought for £70,000 soon after winning Irish point debut in February; with a top stable.
8
8th (8) (25/1 0%) Rupert's Wish
25
25/1(0%)
(8) Rupert's Wish 25/1, €40,000 3-y-o, Walk In The Park gelding. Half-brother to bumper winner/fair hurdler Westerbee. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 3m) Father Matt. Bred to stay well and shaped that way when fourth of 8 at Taunton in April. That sets a modest standard. Fourth of eight in what looked an ordinary Taunton bumper (soft) in April; needs better.
1
9th (1) (12/1 +0%) Allstitchedup
12
12/1(+0%)
(1) Allstitchedup 12/1, £36,000 3-y-o, Telescope gelding. Half-brother to 6 winners, including bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler Finest View and fairly useful hurdler/chaser Can You Call. Awarded race sole outing in points in February. Wears tongue strap. From good jumping family; awarded race after finishing second on Irish point debut.
5
10th (5) (100/1 +20%) Atlantic Power
100
100/1(+20%)
(5) Atlantic Power 100/1, €26,000 3-y-o, £25,000 4-y-o. Second foal, dam fair but temperamental 2m chase winner. Placed on last of 3 starts in Irish points (Apr 27). Placed in an Irish point in April but others recruits from that sphere look more exciting.
12
11th (12) (150/1 -20%) Suzy Wood
150
150/1(-20%)
(12) Suzy Wood 150/1, First foal of a dual point winner. First foal from a dual point winner and faces a daunting task on her debut.
11
12th (11) (80/1 -21%) Willow Caught
80
80/1(-21%)
(11) Willow Caught 80/1, Sent off 33/1 and merely passed beaten rivals when eighth of 12 in bumper at Bangor (16.7f, soft) on debut in April. Unable to land a significant blow when 33-1 for debut at Bangor in April.
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
The market is sure to prove informative with some interesting newcomers on show and a tentative vote goes to C'EST DIFFERENT. Sam Thomas' inmate shouldn't be found lacking for speed judged by his half-brother Avrilomanoir, who was a decent performer over sprint distances on the Flat in France. Fellow debutants The Final Word and A Pai De Nom are other intriguing players on paper, while point-to-point winners Sober Glory and Allstitchedup add further spice to a tricky finale.
Lots of depth to this bumper given the yards involved. A PAI DE NOM is related to a useful winner for the Skelton team and before market clues, is offered on debut. Sober Glory and The Final Word fetched plenty after point wins and are just a couple of potential dangers.
Paul Nicholls has won this race with some smart horses in recent years and his new recruit, THE FINAL WORD, appeals most today.
(2) Mu Mu Land 5/4, Cable Bay colt. Closely related to 5f winner Lazyitis and half-brother to 6f winner Roshambo. Dam 5f winner (including at 2 yrs). Promising second of 9 in maiden (12/1) at Beverley (5f, good to firm) on debut 41 days ago. Likely to improve and good shout in this company. Promising second on last month's Beverley debut; 6f should suit as should the AW.
8
2nd (8) (28/1 -75%) Boyne Lady
28
28/1(-75%)
(8) Boyne Lady 28/1, Foaled January 22. River Boyne filly. Dam twice-raced half-sister to smart winner up to 1½m Centennial out of smart 7f winner Lurina. Stable only has the occasional 2yo go in first time; watch market.
7
3rd (7) (12/1 +52%) Amelia's Joy
12
12/1(+52%)
(7) Amelia's Joy 12/1, 19,000 gns foal, Expert Eye filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including useful winner up to 7.4f Byron's Choice and 2-y-o 6f winner Twilight Song. Seventh of 9 in maiden at Ripon (6f, good to soft, 50/1) on debut 31 days ago, very green. Never involved when seventh on last month's Ripon debut; needs a big step up.
5
4th (5) (18/1 -64%) Sweet Cicely
18
18/1(-64%)
(5) Sweet Cicely 18/1, Sir Percy filly. Dam 7f-11f winner. 9/1, seventh of 10 in novice at Redcar (6f, good to firm) on debut 66 days ago, not knocked about. Likely to improve. Well held on her Redcar debut in August; may need further.
4
5th (4) (4/1 -129%) Run To My Side
4
4/1(-129%)
(4) Run To My Side 4/1, Al Kazeem filly. Half-sister to 6f winners Rhossili Down and Exuding. Dam, 2-y-o 6f winner. Fourth of 5 in novice (7/1) at Leicester (6f, heavy) on debut 14 days ago, making quite a taking move into contention after blowing the start. Sure to progress and bold bid could be on the way. Close fourth of five on Leicester debut after missing the break; bred to handle AW.
6
6th (6) (11/2 -22%) Always Eternal
5.5
11/2(-22%)
(6) Always Eternal 11/2, Foaled April 14. Twilight Son filly. Half-sister to 6f winner Bulldog Drummond. Dam, 5f winner, half-sister to smart winner up to 7f Perdika. Newcomers from yard still shaping up well and she's worth a look. Bred for speed and should handle the AW on pedigree; market useful.
3
7th (3) (14/1 +65%) Alfa Kalori
14
14/1(+65%)
(3) Alfa Kalori 14/1, 10,000 gns yearling, £30,000 2-y-o, Kodi Bear filly. Closely related to 2-y-o 6f-7f winner Double O and half-sister to 3 winners, including useful winner up to 6f Edward Cornelius. 20/1, twelfth of 14 in novice at Ripon (6f, good to firm) on debut 113 days ago. Beaten a long way on her Ripon debut in July; a good deal of improvement is required.
1
8th (1) (100/1 0%) Nobody's Business
100
100/1(0%)
(1) Nobody's Business 100/1, €27,000 yearling, Kodiac gelding. Closely related to 6f/7f winner Brazuca and half-brother to winner up to 7f Big Boots. Hooded, seventh of 8 in maiden at Pontefract (6f, heavy, 66/1) on debut 8 days ago. Beaten a very long way on his Pontefract debut eight days ago; little appeal.
9
9th (9) (50/1 +0%) Hala Joza
50
50/1(+0%)
(9) Hala Joza 50/1, Twice-raced filly. 22/1 and blinkered for 1st time, last of 8 in maiden at Pontefract (6f, heavy) 8 days ago. Little promise in both starts, beaten a very long way at Pontefract eight days ago.
16:30 Newcastle Maiden (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Although purchased cheaply, there is enough to like about the pedigree of ALWAYS ETERNAL to put her forward as a notable contender for this maiden on debut. A half-sister to Bulldog Drummond, who won over this C&D as a juvenile, this could be a good starting point for the Twilight Son filly, whose yard has done well with juveniles this season. Mu Mu Land appeals most of those with experience, ahead of Run To My Side.
MU MU LAND made a promising start at Beverley 6 weeks ago and has a good shout in this line-up with improvement on the way. He's preferred to Run To My Side, an eye-catcher first time up at Leicester, and newcomer Always Eternal.
Preference is for MU MU LAND who shaped as though this extra furlong would suit when a promising second at Beverley last month.
(2) Substitute 14/1, Lightly-raced winner. Winner at Ripon in May. Twelfth of 15 in nursery (20/1) at Doncaster (6.5f, good) 47 days ago. Makes tapeta debut down markedly in class. Faced stiff tasks after her winning debut; worth a second look on AW debut down in class.
5
2nd (5) (18/1 -80%) Hot To Dot
18
18/1(-80%)
(5) Hot To Dot 18/1, Made perfect start when winning 11-runner novice at Pontefract (5f, heavy, 16/1) on debut in April. First run since when well-held sixth of 8 in novice at Catterick (7f, soft, 4/1) 27 days ago. Makes handicap debut now. Won on debut in April, but held on last month's return; needs to bounce back.
8
3rd (8) (9/4 +78%) Sherlock
2.25
9/4(+78%)
(8) Sherlock 9/4, Thrice-raced maiden. 16/1, eighth of 11 in novice at Ayr (8f, good to firm) 40 days ago. Gelded and now makes handicap debut. Has a bit about him physically and may well have more to offer. Regressive in three starts on turf; bred to handle AW, but a leap of faith is required.
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4th (4) (14/1 -17%) Mayor Of Maghera
14
14/1(-17%)
(4) Mayor Of Maghera 14/1, Winner at Musselburgh in August. Gelded and 14/1, sixth of 7 in nursery at Southwell (8.1f) 24 days ago. Four starts on turf have been much better than his two on Tapeta; has a bit to prove.
3
5th (3) (8/1 -45%) Jachin
8
8/1(-45%)
(3) Jachin 8/1, 5/1, improved when winning 11-runner maiden at Catterick (7f, heavy) 10 days ago, kept up to work. Could do better again now handicapping. Improving and got off the mark at Catterick ten days ago; a possible on nursery debut.
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6th (7) (13/2 -136%) Al Waseela
6.5
13/2(-136%)
(7) Al Waseela 13/2, 15/8 and blinkered for 1st time, improved when winning 7-runner nursery at Yarmouth (7f, soft) 14 days ago, readily. Gone well on AW previously so respected up 6 lb. Improving steadily, winning well at Yarmouth a fortnight ago; 6lb higher but respected.
9
7th (9) (9/2 +72%) Night Emperor
4.5
9/2(+72%)
(9) Night Emperor 9/2, Lightly-raced maiden. Gelded and blinkered for 1st time, below form sixth of 11 in nursery at Pontefract (6f, heavy, 40/1) 22 days ago, going with little fluency but probably needing stiffer test. Dropped 3 lb. Some promise on his second start, but not built on it twice since; look elsewhere.
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8th (6) (16/1 -33%) Sure And Stedfast
16
16/1(-33%)
(6) Sure And Stedfast 16/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 50/1, fourth of 9 in maiden at Musselburgh (7.1f, good) 62 days ago. Makes handicap debut and may do better. Showed promise in two of his three starts in turf maidens; sire has a good record here.
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9th (1) (11/2 -100%) Mini Mac
5.5
11/2(-100%)
(1) Mini Mac 11/2, 5/2, improved when winning 5-runner novice at Brighton (6f, heavy) 12 days ago, cosily. Cheekpieces on 1st time. More to come again now handicapping upped further in trip. Won at Brighton last time; remains open to improvement on nursery/AW debut; cheekpieces on.
10
10th (10) (33/1 +0%) Elementary Charge
33
33/1(+0%)
(10) Elementary Charge 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Eighth of 11 in nursery (25/1) at Kempton (6f) 15 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Must improve. Some ability in three starts on turf, but didn't build on it on nursery/AW debut.
17:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Last-time-out winners Jachin, Al Waseela and MINI MAC boast compelling claims. The former scored cosily over this trip in a Catterick maiden 10 days ago and is respected. However, the latter showed a very game attitude when getting off the mark under a calm ride from Billy Loughnane at Brighton and could have plenty more to give with cheekpieces added. Al Waseela is more exposed but cannot be ruled out.
MINI MAC opened his account at the second attempt at Brighton recently and can improve again now handicapping up in trip. He gets the vote over Yarmouth winner Al Waseela, Sherlock and Jachin in a competitive nursery.
The choice is AL WASEELA who seems to be progressing steadily and won in good style at Yarmouth a fortnight ago.
(8) Jez Bomb 5/1, Three wins from 11 runs this year. 7/2, career best when winning 12-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 10 days ago. 3 lb rise fair enough and he should be on the premises. Made it 2-2 at Wolverhampton ten days ago; shortlisted if proving as effective back here.
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2nd (3) (10/3 -21%) Barleybrown
3.333333
10/3(-21%)
(3) Barleybrown 10/3, Temperamental sort. 4/1, career best when winning 11-runner handicap at this C&D 7 days ago, easily. That was his fourth success over this C&D and he has to enter calculations. Four wins over C&D this year and Billy Loughnane 2-2 on him; another big effort likely.
2
3rd (2) (11/4 +17%) Midnight's Dream
2.75
11/4(+17%)
(2) Midnight's Dream 11/4, Lightly-raced maiden. Very good fifth of 14 in handicap (9/2) at Kempton (7f) 18 days ago, not ideally placed. High on the shortlist given that he's probably capable of better. 0-5 but has shown ability as when a close fifth at Kempton last time; shortlist material.
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4th (9) (28/1 -12%) Wyvern
28
28/1(-12%)
(9) Wyvern 28/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2023. 100/1, 4 lengths third of 10 to Barleybrown in handicap at this C&D 35 days ago. Readily passed over. 4l behind Barleybrown over C&D five weeks ago and 11lb better off; still needs more.
4
5th (4) (13/2 +28%) Overlooked
6.5
13/2(+28%)
(4) Overlooked 13/2, First run since leaving Tom Dascombe when sixth of 9 in handicap at Beverley (7.4f, good to soft, 8/1) 35 days ago. Others have achieved more. 0-10 and no improvement on stable debut last time; more needed.
7
6th (7) (20/1 +20%) Ravishing Beauty
20
20/1(+20%)
(7) Ravishing Beauty 20/1, Bit below form fourth of 9 in handicap (33/1) at this C&D 14 days ago. No more than an each-way squeak. 0-6; not really threatened in three handicaps since joining yard; others make more appeal.
11
7th (11) (12/1 -33%) Little Ted
12
12/1(-33%)
(11) Little Ted 12/1, Unreliable individual. C&D winner. Latest win at Musselburgh in August. Creditable second of 9 in handicap (13/2) at this C&D 25 days ago. Others make more appeal from a win point of view. C&D record reads 1445424422 and he should go well again despite a 1lb rise.
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8th (1) (25/1 +0%) Cusack
25
25/1(+0%)
(1) Cusack 25/1, Three-time C&D winner. Eighth of 9 in handicap back here (16/1) 14 days ago. Has fallen to a workable mark but others make more appeal all the same. Six of his seven wins have come here, but not at his best lately; best watched for now.
10
9th (10) (8/1 -7%) Dingwall
8
8/1(-7%)
(10) Dingwall 8/1, Winner at Ayr in July. 17/2, creditable fourth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 24 days ago, having hopeless task from position. Place possibilities. Caught the eye at Wolverhampton this month, but not sure the shorter trip is in his favour.
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10th (6) (50/1 -100%) Redondo
50
50/1(-100%)
(6) Redondo 50/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Hamilton in May. Last of 11 in handicap at this C&D (18/1) 11 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. C&D winner in February and latest effort here can be forgiven; needs to get back on track.
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11th (5) (33/1 0%) Rob's Umberella
33
33/1(0%)
(5) Rob's Umberella 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Tenth of 12 in handicap (50/1) at Southwell (7.1f) 12 days ago and he looks set for another struggle. Some ability in a couple of Tapeta novices in January, but not built on it since.
17:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
JEZ BOMB, now two from three on the all-weather following his recent Wolverhampton success, might be one to follow over the winter months and he's fancied to defy a further 3lb rise in the weights. Little Ted struck the woodwork over C&D earlier this month and must enter calculations, along with Barleybrown, who shoulders a penalty having cruised to victory over track and trip last Tuesday.
The trio that stand out here are MIDNIGHT'S DREAM, Barleybrown and Jez Bomb, in that order of preference. The first-named produced his best effort yet when a strong-finishing fifth in a steadily-run race at Kempton recently and, granted a decent pace to aim at here, this unexposed colt could be the answer. Barleybrown is feared most on the back of notching C&D win number four in good style last week.
This can go to BARLEYBROWN who is taken to record his fifth win over C&D this year. Billy Loughnane is 2-2 aboard him.
(6) Barnaby 3/1, 2/1, career best when winning 8-runner handicap at this C&D 7 days ago, well on top finish. Carries penalty. Shortlist material in his quest for a hat-trick. Bids for a C&D hat-trick under a 6lb penalty for an impressive success a week ago.
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2nd (9) (8/1 -7%) King's School
8
8/1(-7%)
(9) King's School 8/1, Good second of 12 in handicap (12/1) at this C&D 26 days ago, finishing well. Needs a good test kept to this trip. 0-10; had three of these behind when a close second over C&D last time; leading player.
5
3rd (5) (11/1 +21%) Finn Ironside
11
11/1(+21%)
(5) Finn Ironside 11/1, Winner at York in July. Shaped as though still in good nick when fourth of 16 in minor event (18/1) at Doncaster (8f, good to soft) 44 days ago. Has run well on Tapeta and in good form on turf in recent months; shortlisted.
3
4th (3) (4/1 +27%) Beale Street
4
4/1(+27%)
(3) Beale Street 4/1, Shaped well when third of 12 in handicap at this C&D (5/1) 26 days ago, pulling hard and only worn down late. Another bold bid looks forthcoming. 0-8 but has gone well here as when a close third last time; should go well again.
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5th (7) (25/1 -39%) Rainwater
25
25/1(-39%)
(7) Rainwater 25/1, 8/1, ninth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 15 days ago. Struggling for form at present. 0-10; runner-up at Chester in July but has regressed since.
4
6th (4) (17/2 +29%) Arantes Nascimento
8.5
17/2(+29%)
(4) Arantes Nascimento 17/2, C&D winner. Creditable fourth of 11 in handicap at this course (8f, 11/2) 11 days ago. Overall profile is rather patchy and he's back down in trip. Awarded the nursery on this card last year; suggested return to 7f might suit last time.
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7th (1) (14/1 -56%) Profit Street
14
14/1(-56%)
(1) Profit Street 14/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in August. Below form seventh of 12 in handicap at this C&D (3/1) 26 days ago. Can bounce back given overall record here. Both wins over 5f/7f here, but well held over C&D last time and just 1lb lower.
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8th (10) (9/1 +10%) Front Gunner
9
9/1(+10%)
(10) Front Gunner 9/1, Won 8-runner handicap at this C&D (15/2) 14 days ago, driven out under a tactically astute ride. This is a better race. Dictated a steady pace when off the mark over C&D last time; 5lb higher in a better race.
2
9th (2) (6/1 -33%) Mereside Madness
6
6/1(-33%)
(2) Mereside Madness 6/1, C&D winner. 7/2, creditable fourth of 12 in handicap at this C&D 26 days ago, running on in s race than didn't pan out for him. Remains one to be very positive about. Two narrow wins over C&D at start of year and not beaten far into fourth here last time.
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10th (12) (25/1 -108%) Fariha
25
25/1(-108%)
(12) Fariha 25/1, Bit below form sixth of 12 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f, 7/1) 17 days ago. In top hands but she isn't really progressing. 0-8; best performances in a change of headgear, but other efforts less convincing.
8
11th (8) (50/1 -257%) Likeashadow
50
50/1(-257%)
(8) Likeashadow 50/1, C&D winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2023. Below form fifth of 11 in handicap (11/1) at Southwell (7.1f). Off 7 months. 2-18 but consistent, both wins coming here this time last year; off seven months.
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12th (11) (40/1 -60%) Buttercross Flyer
40
40/1(-60%)
(11) Buttercross Flyer 40/1, C&D winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2023. 18/1, seventh of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 15 days ago. 1-17 with her win coming over C&D in August last year; not at her best last time.
18:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
King's School lost out to an unexposed rival on his latest outing and a first career success doesn't look far away. BARNABY has improved tenfold since being switched to the all-weather, though, winning two on the bounce over C&D, and a 6lb penalty might not prevent him from completing the hat-trick. Beale Street is noted, as is Front Gunner, who steps up in class.
This looks a strong race for the grade, with MERESIDE MADNESS taken to record his third C&D win from 4 outings here having shaped well in a race that wasn't run to suit. Barnaby was a decisive scorer last week and he chases a quick-fire Newcastle hat-trick so he must be a danger, along with Beale Street.
A chance is taken with ARANTES NASCIMENTO who suggested a return to form here last time, shaping as though the return to 7f might suit.
(3) My Cloud 1/6, Half-brother to several winners, notably top-class miler Palace Pier. Runner-up at Newcastle and Redcar 8 months apart. This looks an excellent opportunity. Beaten at short prices in 2 7f starts, here and at Redcar; should be too good upped to 1m.
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2nd (4) (16/5 -7%) Tancredi
3.2
16/5(-7%)
(4) Tancredi 16/5, 375,000 gns yearling, 37,000 gns 3-y-o, Kingman gelding. Dam, 2-y-o 7f (Moyglare Stud Stakes) winner and fourth in Irish 1000 Guineas, out of twice-raced half-sister to top-class winner up to 1m Rock of Gibraltar. One to note. 375,000gns yearling but sold for 37,000gns this year; fine pedigree; check the market.
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3rd (1) (250/1 -25%) Brave Musketeer
250
250/1(-25%)
(1) Brave Musketeer 250/1, Orientor gelding. Dam of little account, half-sister to smart 5f-8.4f winner Hawkeyethenoo. Last of 5 in novice (250/1) at Redcar (8f, soft) on very belated debut 11 days ago. Came home in his own time on very belated debut at Redcar recently; can only watch.
2
4th (2) (25/1 +0%) Maguire
25
25/1(+0%)
(2) Maguire 25/1, Advertise gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to useful winner up to 1½m He's A Keeper out of winner up to 1¼m Silver Grey. Out of half-sister to winners over a range of trips; more than likely this will be needed.
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5th (5) (150/1 -200%) Beautiful Girl
150
150/1(-200%)
(5) Beautiful Girl 150/1, €18,500 yearling, Ruler of The World filly. Dam unraced, closely related to very smart winner up to 6.5f Signs of Blessing. 50/1, last of 6 in maiden at Ayr (6f, good) on debut. Off 168 days. Significantly up in trip. First run for yard after leaving Jim Goldie. Has some glamorous relatives but never going the gallop when last of 5 on debut; new yard.
LTO Selection:hiden content,
18:30 Newcastle Stakes (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
MY CLOUD, a beaten odds-on favourite on each of his starts to date, will not get a better opportunity than this and the son of Blue Point can go in at the third time of asking. That said, George Boughey is no stranger to success with his debutants and Kingman gelding Tancredi makes more than enough appeal on paper to suggest he can be involved. Beautiful Girl can chase the pair home.
MY CLOUD has shown plenty to work on when runner-up on both of his starts 8 months apart and will struggle to find a better opportunity than this. Well-bred newcomer Tancredi looks the only realistic threat.
Newcomer Tancredi has the pedigree and it will be interesting to see how he goes in the betting but MY CLOUD ought to be too good.
(5) Fiscal Policy 9/1, 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Latest win at Pontefract in September. 12/1, respectable fifth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 12 days ago. Hasn't enjoyed the best of luck in his last two starts; could make his presence felt.
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2nd (7) (11/8 +50%) Kitaab
1.375
11/8(+50%)
(7) Kitaab 11/8, C&D winner. Latest win here in October. Good third of 14 in handicap at Kempton (7f, 11/4) 18 days ago, left with too much to do. Expected to be bang there. C&D winner at the start of the month and did well to finish so close at Kempton last time.
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3rd (6) (17/2 -21%) Moyola
8.5
17/2(-21%)
(6) Moyola 17/2, C&D winner. Latest win at Hamilton in June. Creditable fifth of 9 in handicap at Ayr (6f, good, 7/1) 28 days ago. 2-4 here and just 2lb higher than when winning at Hamilton in June; not dismissed easily.
8
4th (8) (12/1 -118%) Golden Duke
12
12/1(-118%)
(8) Golden Duke 12/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2023. Good third of 13 in handicap at this C&D (5/2) 35 days ago. Enters calculations. Finished a close third over C&D last time and the form has been boosted; considered.
4
5th (4) (9/2 +25%) Buzz Box
4.5
9/2(+25%)
(4) Buzz Box 9/2, Lightly-raced winner. C&D winner. 1 win from 3 runs this year. 12/1, good fourth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) on return 24 days ago. Player. Lightly raced 3yo who has dead-heated and been narrowly beaten in two visits here.
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6th (9) (33/1 -65%) Fletchers Dream
33
33/1(-65%)
(9) Fletchers Dream 33/1, C&D winner. Respectable fifth of 12 in handicap (40/1) at this course (7.1f) 26 days ago. Made a winning debut for another yard over C&D last December, but mainly held for this one.
2
7th (2) (15/2 -25%) Indivar
7.5
15/2(-25%)
(2) Indivar 15/2, C&D winner. Latest win here in October. Respectable fifth of 10 in handicap (7/2) at Southwell (6.1f) 19 days ago. C&D winner at start of month and had excuses last time; could go well back here.
1
8th (1) (20/1 -67%) Sovereign Knight
20
20/1(-67%)
(1) Sovereign Knight 20/1, Latest win at Chelmsford City in August. Last of 13 in handicap (17/2) at Chelmsford City (7f) 40 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Bit of a mixed bag this year; needs to be back to his best; blinkers replace cheekpieces.
3
|U| (3) (14/1 -75%) The Ridler
14
14/1(-75%)
(3) The Ridler 14/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. Last of 8 in handicap at Leicester (5f, heavy, 7/2) 21 days ago. 0-15 since winning the Norfolk Stakes as a 2yo; well held in both visits here.
19:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Kitaab found himself with too much to do when a never-nearer third at Kempton last time out. Philip Kirby's gelding warrants respect in his current mood, but a 6lb higher rating could see him falling short of victory once again. With that in mind, last month's C&D third GOLDEN DUKE makes slightly more appeal. The son of Galileo Gold races off an unchanged mark and an overdue triumph may beckon. Buzz Box and Indivar are others to consider.
The in-form KITAAB should have followed up his C&D win at Kempton 18 days ago (left with too much to do) and is fancied to make amends. Low-mileage 3-y-o Buzz Box shaped encouragingly after 8 months off when fourth at Southwell and may emerge as the biggest threat ahead of Golden Duke.
The vote goes to KITAAB (nap) who won well over C&D at the start of the month and who did well to go so close at Kempton a week later.
(6) Ana Emaraaty 3/1, Course winner. Good ¾-length second of 8 to Tickets in handicap at this course (7.1f, 10/1) 7 days ago. Not taken lightly. Broke duck in 1m classified; close 2nd to Tickets over 7f here last week; first 6f run.
2
2nd (2) (7/2 +53%) Fircombe Hall
3.5
7/2(+53%)
(2) Fircombe Hall 7/2, 6-time C&D winner. 3 wins from 18 runs this year. 12/1, respectable fifth of 12 in handicap at this C&D 7 days ago. Six C&D wins; not clear run here in September; creditable 5th latest; primed to go well.
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3rd (5) (11/4 +21%) My Boy Jack
2.75
11/4(+21%)
(5) My Boy Jack 11/4, Good second of 12 in handicap at this C&D (12/1) 7 days ago, running on. Expected to be bang there. All wins at Wolverhampton; acts well here and close 2nd over C&D latest; big part to play.
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4th (11) (25/1 -79%) The Princes Poet
25
25/1(-79%)
(11) The Princes Poet 25/1, Nineteen runs since last win in 2023. 50/1, fourth of 12 in handicap at this course (5f) 7 days ago, slowly away. Close 4th over 5f here last week; needs a lot better than his 6f form this year.
3
5th (3) (7/2 +53%) Shark Two One
3.5
7/2(+53%)
(3) Shark Two One 7/2, Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. 13/2, respectable fourth of 12 in handicap at this C&D 7 days ago. Looks competitive on form. 0-6 on AW but has two pieces of C&D form; tight with Fircombe Hall on last week's form.
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6th (10) (18/1 +10%) John Kirkup
18
18/1(+10%)
(10) John Kirkup 18/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2023. Eleventh of 13 in handicap at Redcar (6f, soft, 14/1) 11 days ago. Has work to do. Yet to win on AW; has gone off the boil a touch of late and makes limited appeal.
7
7th (7) (20/1 -43%) Back Tomorrow
20
20/1(-43%)
(7) Back Tomorrow 20/1, Ninth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 4/1) 8 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Two 6f Southwell wins last midwinter; mostly below best for this yard; now tongue tied.
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8th (8) (25/1 +24%) Anificas Beauty
25
25/1(+24%)
(8) Anificas Beauty 25/1, Sixth of 11 in handicap at Nottingham (5f, heavy, 100/1) 13 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Two front-running Polytrack wins at 7f and 6f early in 2023 but has seemingly lost her way.
12
9th (12) (50/1 -52%) Mutabaahy
50
50/1(-52%)
(12) Mutabaahy 50/1, Unreliable sort. Course winner. Nineteen runs since last win in 2023. Respectable third of 7 in handicap (20/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 54 days ago. Something to find on form. Multiple AW wins but no real inroads off modest marks for much of 2024.
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10th (4) (20/1 -186%) Coconut Bay
20
20/1(-186%)
(4) Coconut Bay 20/1, Latest win at Catterick in August. Respectable sixth of 10 in handicap (4/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 29 days ago. Others more persuasive. Two front-running 7f wins this year, on AW and turf, but below best on last two starts.
19:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
TICKETS justified strong support in the market when making all over 7f here last week. A 5lb penalty and return to 6f shouldn't inconvenience Ben Haslam's inmate and a quick-fire double could be on the cards. The biggest threat may emerge from My Boy Jack, who has filled the runner-up berth on his last three outings. Shark Two One and Ana Emaraaty have the form to figure too.
MY BOY JACK is going through a good spell, just held only by a course specialist here last week, and gets the nod off the same mark. Ana Emaraaty was a good ¾-length second to Tickets over 7f here last week and may emerge as the biggest threat being 5 lb better off with the penalised Tickets this time.
This is very open but TICKETS has found form back on the AW for his new yard and can prove he is still well treated despite the penalty.
(8) Fylingdale 15/2, Fifth of 11 in handicap (6/1) at Southwell (6.1f) 8 days ago. Southwell winner at 6f in early 2023; has not yet recovered best form since an absence.
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1st (5) (7/1 +0%) Muddy Lynn
7
7/1(+0%)
(5) Muddy Lynn 7/1, C&D winner. 14/1, below form 4½ lengths fifth of 12 to Quercus in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago. Risky proposition at present. Has not gone on from C&D win in 2023; recent run here not without promise; may do better.
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2nd (7) (15/2 +63%) Bernie The Bear
7.5
15/2(+63%)
(7) Bernie The Bear 15/2, C&D winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. 66/1, last of 9 in handicap at Ayr (7.2f, good) 19 days ago. C&D winner in 2023; some good runs for new yard this year but has gone off the boil.
2
3rd (2) (9/1 +18%) Captain Vallo
9
9/1(+18%)
(2) Captain Vallo 9/1, C&D winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. Visored for 1st time, tenth of 12 in handicap (7/1) at this C&D. Off 179 days. Cheekpieces back on. Others more persuasive. C&D winner in 2021 but wasn't finding much over 6f here earlier in 2024; back from a break.
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4th (4) (6/1 -50%) Noble Captain
6
6/1(-50%)
(4) Noble Captain 6/1, C&D winner. 13/2, respectable 3¾ lengths fourth of 12 to Quercus in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago. Respected. Two C&D wins early in 2024; no threat to Quercus here latest; may be more of a player now.
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5th (3) (7/2 +30%) Gunnerside
3.5
7/2(+30%)
(3) Gunnerside 7/2, Course winner. 13/2, respectable third of 10 in handicap at Musselburgh (7.1f, good) 27 days ago, well positioned. Looks competitive on form. Course winner; just above latest winning mark in June; first AW run since May 2023.
1
6th (1) (9/2 -80%) Quercus
4.5
9/2(-80%)
(1) Quercus 9/2, Hooded for 1st time, won 12-runner handicap (16/1) at this C&D 14 days ago. Expected to be bang there. Five turf wins; moderate on AW until cosy winner with hood added over C&D; up 4lb.
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7th (9) (12/1 +52%) Secret Daay
12
12/1(+52%)
(9) Secret Daay 12/1, Remains a maiden after 26 Flat runs. Last of 10 in handicap at this C&D (14/1) 47 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Maiden; close up in C&D classifieds early in 2024 but handicaps more problematic since.
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8th (10) (25/1 -108%) Earn Your Stripes
25
25/1(-108%)
(10) Earn Your Stripes 25/1, Two wins from 43 Flat runs. Twenty five runs since last win in 2022. Good fourth of 9 in handicap (16/1) at Musselburgh (5f, good to soft) 15 days ago, nearest finish. Two turf wins; neither of her AW runs three years ago yielded much; enough to prove.
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9th (6) (20/1 -25%) Hailey Ya Mal
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(6) Hailey Ya Mal 20/1, 25/1 and visored for 1st time, 9¼ lengths ninth of 12 to Quercus in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago. 0-12; finished 2nd at Wolverhampton (6f) in September but well held since.
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10th (11) (40/1 -21%) Another Angel
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(11) Another Angel 40/1, 8-time course winner. Nineteen runs since last win in 2023. Tenth of 12 in handicap (18/1) at this course (5f) 28 days ago. Eight wins here, all over 5f; has run some fair races in defeat in 2024 but not last time.
20:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
The introduction of a first-time hood with cheekpieces proved just the tonic for recent track-and-trip scorer QUERCUS. The son of Nayef scored a shade cosily and he looks capable of following up off a 4lb higher mark. Fellow in-form rival Gunnerside returns to the all-weather after some creditable efforts in defeat on the turf of late. Grant Tuer's seven-year-old may serve the most resistance to the selection, ahead of Noble Captain.
QUERCUS pulled clear with the runner-up when making all over C&D 2 weeks ago so is taken to defy a 4 lb rise. Gunnerside is edging back down the weights and is next best ahead of Noble Captain, who is working his way back.
Although QUERCUS won only narrowly over C&D last time he did look comfortable on the surface and fitting a hood seems to have helped.
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