There were 46 Races on Thursday 24th October 2024 across 6 meetings. There was 8 races at Ludlow, 7 races at Carlisle, 7 races at Clonmel, 7 races at Nottingham, 9 races at Southwell, 8 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Thursday 24th October 2024
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(2) Nickelforce 2/1, Consistent over hurdles and took well to chasing when landing an 11-runner handicap at Stratford in ready fashion last month. Jumping looks an asset and he's worth a chance to follow up. Not overly pressed to win by 5l at Stratford; jumped and travelled well.
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2nd (8) (11/4 +39%) Superbolt
2.75
11/4(+39%)
(8) Superbolt 11/4, 11/4, first run since leaving Mrs C. O'Leary when creditable second of 11 in handicap hurdle at Perth (20.2f, soft) 29 days ago. More to offer for his in-form stable, so big player if he takes to the larger obstacles. Second over hurdles on yard debut; not bred for chasing but could still give it a good go.
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3rd (11) (14/1 +30%) She Has Notions
14
14/1(+30%)
(11) She Has Notions 14/1, Left previous efforts behind when scoring at Worcester in July but isn't the most consistent and has failed to back it up. Visor back on now. Profile is very up and down; beaten 11l into fifth the final time at Huntingdon.
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4th (1) (12/1 +0%) Cawthorne Banker
12
12/1(+0%)
(1) Cawthorne Banker 12/1, Fairly useful bumper performer who over hurdles in handicaps, doubling his career tally at Fontwell (17.7f) in May. Underwhelming start to chasing at Worcester three months ago but may have learned from that. Hurdle winner; last on chase debut but can be given another chance; unexposed at this trip.
10
5th (10) (22/1 +33%) Caro Des Flos
22
22/1(+33%)
(10) Caro Des Flos 22/1, Veteran who wasn't disgraced when fifth at Market Rasen four months ago. Mark looks to sum him up these days, though. Hasn't offered much at all in his last four runs and he's getting on now.
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6th (5) (25/1 -79%) Post No Bills
25
25/1(-79%)
(5) Post No Bills 25/1, Good runner-up efforts in the space of 24 hrs at Perth last month but saw his mini-revival come to an abrupt halt at Hereford 10 days ago. Others make more appeal. Twice runner-up at Perth last month but ran no race at Hereford only ten days ago.
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7th (3) (16/1 -33%) Stumps Or Slips
16
16/1(-33%)
(3) Stumps Or Slips 16/1, Bit below form eighth of 13 in handicap chase at Worcester (20f, good, 9/2) 91 days ago. Had been in good form prior to that but his jumping has a tendency to let him down. Dual chase winner who went close off this mark in May; has a big effort in him.
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8th (9) (9/1 -29%) Fashion's Model
9
9/1(-29%)
(9) Fashion's Model 9/1, Improved to win 5-runner handicap chase (10/3) at Wincanton (20.2f, heavy). Obvious claims on form if she's sufficiently tuned up after six months off. A winner when last seen but may prefer softer ground on today's reappearance.
6
|U| (6) (5/1 +38%) Rock On Pedro
5
5/1(+38%)
(6) Rock On Pedro 5/1, Fair hurdler who has only shown modest form over fences. Mark is coming more into line now, though, and he arrives on the back of a creditable showing at Gowran earlier in the month. Maiden jumper but wasn't beaten far in a handicap chase at Gowran 19 days ago.
4
|PU| (4) (11/1 +8%) Magic Dancer
11
11/1(+8%)
(4) Magic Dancer 11/1, Not scored since 2022 but largely ran with credit last term. Pulled up at Worcester on return, however, so has a bit to prove now. Off new career-low mark but a 12yo now and he holds no secrets.
13:40 Ludlow Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
NICKELFORCE made the perfect start to life over fences when scoring readily at Stratford last month and, with the promise of more to come, he gets the vote to defy a 6lb rise in the ratings. Superbolt was a pleasing second on his stable debut for Nigel Twiston-Davies over hurdles at Perth 29 days ago and may well improve for this switch to chasing. He and Irish raider Rock On Pedro are the pair feared most.
NICKELFORCE didn't put a foot wrong with his jumping at Stratford on his chasing debut and he's fancied to maintain his unbeaten record in this sphere at the possible expense of Fashion's Model, who scored with an improved showing at Wincanton 6 months ago. Superbolt looks an interesting chasing debutant for an in-form stable.
The 6yo ROCK ON PEDRO has travelled over from Ireland in search of good ground and he ran well last time out.
(3) Johnnywho 2/1, Won a 2½m course novice hurdle on his reappearance and went on to show useful form in defeat later in the season, shaping well in strong 3m Aintree handicap on final start. A fine looker who should do well over fences. Future probably lies over further but this point winner is an exciting prospect for fences.
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2nd (1) (9/4 -38%) Bugise Seagull
2.25
9/4(-38%)
(1) Bugise Seagull 9/4, Irish point recruit who won first 2 starts over hurdles last winter. Third in Aintree Grade 1 novice on final start and rates a good chase prospect. Third in Grade 1 novice hurdle at Aintree in April and could have a big say on chase debut.
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3rd (4) (3/1 +25%) Cherie D'am
3
3/1(+25%)
(4) Cherie D'am 3/1, Progressed into quite a useful novice hurdler last season and a point win at the start of her career suggests she can do at least as well over fences this time round. Point, bumper and two-time hurdle winner; every chance fences will suit; possible player.
13:48 Carlisle Maiden Chase (Class 3) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
None of these can be ruled out with any great confidence, so only a tentative nod goes to BUGISE SEAGULL. He looked one to keep on the right side of when scoring comfortably on his first two starts last season, before going on to finish third in Listed and Grade 1 events at Huntingdon and Aintree. Having performed well in a point-to-point before joining this yard, he looks the one to side with tackling fences for the first time. Johnnywho was last seen finishing a respectable fourth in a valuable handicap over the extended 3m at Aintree in April and this course winner looks the biggest threat. That said, Cherie D'am was third in the Grade 1 Sefton Novices' Hurdle at that same Grand National meeting and she must be respected on her chasing bow.
All of these look likely to do well over fences and JOHNNYWHO, who opened his account over hurdles first time up here last season, is fancied to do the same on his chase debut.
Top of the list is point runner-up BUGISE SEAGULL, who enjoyed a promising novice hurdle campaign at about this trip.
(2) Gringo D'ainay 6/1, Fair maiden hurdler. 7/2, good third of 14 in handicap at Wexford (16f, good to soft) in March 2023. Not seen since but thereabouts if still capable of the same form. In the mix if he's close to his best but the long layoff has to be a concern.
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1st (5) (11/4 +77%) Marlpark
2.75
11/4(+77%)
(5) Marlpark 11/4, Modest hurdler. Fell in maiden at Fairyhouse (18.5f, good, 22/1) 12 days ago. A faller latest in a Fairyhouse maiden hurdle; likely pace angle but looks up against it.
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2nd (1) (4/6 +39%) Elusive Prince
0.666667
4/6(+39%)
(1) Elusive Prince 4/6, Fair maiden hurdler. 16/1, tenth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Gowran (20.2f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Leading claims if back to best form. Tame effort back in a handicap at Gowran latest; highest-rated but plenty to prove.
10
3rd (10) (11/2 +61%) Shantou Princess
5.5
11/2(+61%)
(10) Shantou Princess 11/2, Point winner but only modest form in 2 bumpers in the spring. Well beaten on completed start over hurdles this autumn but there was market support for her last time. Was fading out of things when brought down at Tramore in cheekpieces; in top hands.
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4th (9) (12/1 +52%) Thehardandthewild
12
12/1(+52%)
(9) Thehardandthewild 12/1, 50/1, ninth of 15 in maiden hurdle at Gowran (16f, good to soft) on NH debut 20 days ago. Weak in the betting when well beaten on rules debut over 2m at Gowran this month.
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5th (7) (20/1 +20%) Rut Daniels
20
20/1(+20%)
(7) Rut Daniels 20/1, Once-raced maiden. Sixth of 14 in maiden hurdle at Killarney (20.4f, good, 22/1) on NH debut 98 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Breeding would suggest this trip will be on the sharp side for him; first-time tongue-tie.
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6th (6) (125/1 -25%) Niosfearabolt
125
125/1(-25%)
(6) Niosfearabolt 125/1, Once-raced maiden. 2001/, fell in maiden hurdle at Listowel (22f, good, 200/1) on NH debut 32 days ago. Down in trip. Hooded for 1st time. Sent off a huge price on his debut at Listowel and was in rear when coming down at halfway.
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7th (3) (150/1 -50%) Like A Bumblebee
150
150/1(-50%)
(3) Like A Bumblebee 150/1, Twice-raced maiden. 150/1, ninth of 11 in maiden at Limerick (16.3f, good to soft) 4 days ago. Beaten out of sight at Limerick on Sunday when up with the pace early; safely ruled out.
13:53 Clonmel Maiden Hurdle 17f Race Speed Rating Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
Point-to-point winner MACHISMO showed useful bumper form last season and might benefit from a recent bumper reappearance run. He won his point for today's trainer last December before showing consistent bumper form, and while his recent Fairyhouse effort was undeniably disappointing having been well supported, he looks sure to improve racing over obstacles and will now strip fitter, in an ordinary maiden. Elusive Prince similarly won a point-to-point on debut and while he has shown bits of useful hurdling form, was well beaten in a recent handicap and might struggle to beat the selection. Gringo D'ainay is a fairly useful 10-race maiden but is absent since March 2023.
ELUSIVE PRINCE failed to fire in a handicap last time but this looks an ordinary maiden and he's the one to beat if back to anywhere near his best. Gordon Elliott's Machismo has shown ability in bumpers and could pose the chief threat now switching to hurdles. Gringo D'ainay could also play a part if retaining anything like his old ability.
MACHISMO was sent off favourite when fourth in a Fairyhouse bumper on his return and can improve on his hurdling debut
(3) Love Dynasty 11/10, Dubawi filly who looked something out of the ordinary when making a winning debut in 10-runner novice (6/1) at Newmarket (7f, heavy) 11 months ago. Absent since but she's clearly open to significant improvement on return to action. Shortlisted. 6-1, won smoothly in novice at Newmarket (7f, heavy) last November but not seen since.
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2nd (6) (10/3 +67%) Groovy Baby
3.333333
10/3(+67%)
(6) Groovy Baby 10/3, Fair filly. Creditable second of 11 in handicap at this C&D (heavy, 10/1) 15 days ago, no match for winner but nicely on top of the remainder. Forecast conditions will hold no fears but she could prove vulnerable to less exposed types. Placed in four of her six races, including over 1m on heavy on last two; may be vulnerable.
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3rd (8) (13/2 -8%) Sueno
6.5
13/2(-8%)
(8) Sueno 13/2, 400,000 gns yearling, Camelot filly. Sister to smart 11.5f/1½m winner Title, closely related to smart 1½m-1¾m winner Viking Storm. Dam unraced from an excellent family. Makes plenty of appeal on paper for top stable and she commands respect on debut. 400,000gns yearling by Camelot; twelfth foal; sister to 11.4f/1m4f winner Title (RPR 115).
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4th (4) (14/1 -75%) Capla Lazarus
14
14/1(-75%)
(4) Capla Lazarus 14/1, Phoenix of Spain gelding who was easy to back but displayed plenty of ability when finishing length second of 7 to Fox Avatar in novice at Beverley (9.9f, good to firm) on debut 36 days ago, conceding first run before running on. Entitled to build on that. Promising 2nd to Fox Avatar at Beverley on debut and has each-way claims.
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5th (1) (5/1 +0%) Fox Avatar
5
5/1(+0%)
(1) Fox Avatar 5/1, Frankel gelding. Dam 2-y-o 5f/6f winner. Showed the benefit of his first run and justified support when winning 7-runner novice at Beverley (9.9f) 36 days ago, by length from Capla Lazarus, keeping on well. Encounters much different ground but likely there's more to come. Plenty of promise at Salisbury; scored tidily from Capla Lazarus at Beverley (1m2f, good).
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6th (5) (28/1 +15%) Toby Tops
28
28/1(+15%)
(5) Toby Tops 28/1, €120,000 yearling, 5,500 gns 3-y-o, Siyouni gelding. Half-brother to 2-y-o 1¼m winner J'embrasse Pas. Dam twice-raced sister to Irish Oaks winner Seventh Heaven. 120,000euros yearling, 5,500gns July 3yo; Siyouni half-brother to French 2yo 1m2f winner.
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7th (7) (400/1 -300%) Lady Teo
400
400/1(-300%)
(7) Lady Teo 400/1, Once-raced maiden. 50/1, showed only greenness when last of 6 in novice at Haydock (8f, soft) on debut in July, very slowly away and beaten long way out. Can only be watched. 50-1, very slowly away when beaten 23l in novice at Haydock (1m, soft) in July.
14:03 Nottingham Stakes (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Fox Avatar (winner) and Capla Lazarus (second) met at Beverley last month and while the latter could get closer in receipt of 7lb having missed the break that day, slower ground in an unknown. That certainly won't be the case for Love Dynasty, who impressed in the mud at Newmarket last November and must be respected, for all that the layoff is a slight concern. Ripon winner Sir Edward Lear could also go well, but a chance is taken on debutant SUENO. Pedigree suggests the 400,000gns daughter of Camelot should handle conditions and she may well continue her yard's fine run of form.
LOVE DYNASTY has been absent since making a winning debut at Newmarket (7f) 11 months ago, yet she looked something out of the ordinary on that occasion and, open to significant improvement, she can make light of an absence with conditions holding no fears. Sueno is a very appealing newcomer from the Gosden stable and she commands respect. Beverley scorer Fox Avatar and Turn Up The Heat may emerge next best.
This looks all about LOVE DYNASTY if she is in the sort of form that saw her win at Newmarket last November. She needs a market check.
(12) La Marquise 7/4, Dual bumper winner who signed off last term with an excellent third of 16 in Grade 2 Aintree bumper in April. Very much one to consider now starting out in this sphere. Dual bumper winner and Grade 2-placed; should have a big say on hurdling debut.
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2nd (6) (3/1 +25%) Kalium
3
3/1(+25%)
(6) Kalium 3/1, Boasts appealing pedigree and made a winning start in bumpers at Killarney in May. Since joined Tim Vaughan and must enter calculations on hurdles debut here. Didn't beat a lot but he won his Irish bumper by 19l (good/yielding) and fetched £100,000.
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3rd (9) (8/1 0%) Stone's Throw
8
8/1(0%)
(9) Stone's Throw 8/1, Off the mark at first time of asking in bumpers for Paul Webber at Southwell in May. Since joined new yard and warrants respect on first crack over hurdles. Stuck on well to win an ordinary soft-ground Southwell bumper earlier this year.
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4th (8) (3/1 +70%) Oh My Johnny
3
3/1(+70%)
(8) Oh My Johnny 3/1, £56,000 4-y-o, Soldier of Fortune gelding. Dam multiple point winner/maiden under Rules, half-sister to very smart hurdler/high-class chaser (stayed 25f) Vinndication. Disputing lead when fell last only start in Irish points (May 12). Interesting. Held every chance when falling late on in his Irish point and later bought for £56,000.
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5th (4) (80/1 +20%) Castadrift
80
80/1(+20%)
(4) Castadrift 80/1, Made the frame on sole bumper start but below that level on Warwick hurdles bow 21 days ago. Up against it. Close up in a bumper but failed to offer much on hurdling debut when 66-1.
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6th (11) (250/1 -25%) Granny B
250
250/1(-25%)
(11) Granny B 250/1, Fair winner on Flat but done majority of her racing over sprint distances and unsurprisingly made little impact on hurdles bow at Stratford recently. Winning sprinter; always behind when 300-1 for hurdling debut at Stratford.
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7th (7) (100/1 -100%) Klic Boum
100
100/1(-100%)
(7) Klic Boum 100/1, Bred to need time and distance and shaped in kind on sole bumper outing and when eighth at Chepstow on hurdles debut earlier this month. Beaten 14l in a bumper and roughly double that on switch to hurdles at Chepstow.
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8th (5) (16/1 -113%) Gwennie May Star
16
16/1(-113%)
(5) Gwennie May Star 16/1, Offered something to work on both starts in bumpers 3 months apart but proved to be a disappointment on hurdles debut at Worcester last month and looks yard's second string here. Promise in bumpers; first time on soft ground when pulled up on hurdle debut.
10
9th (10) (250/1 -658%) Annie Don
250
250/1(-658%)
(10) Annie Don 250/1, No show on debut in Southwell bumper in May and likely best watched on switch to hurdles. Second in an Irish point; too free when well beaten in a 2m bumper at Southwell.
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|B| (2) (6/1 -33%) Jafimgoso
6
6/1(-33%)
(2) Jafimgoso 6/1, Warwick bumper winner who proved to be a disappointment for no obvious reason on his hurdling debut in Uttoxeter novice in June. In good hands, though, and is one for shortlist. Progressive bumper form; late rain perhaps a factor when beaten on hurdling debut.
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10th (1) (200/1 -33%) Fan Magnet
200
200/1(-33%)
(1) Fan Magnet 200/1, Showed ability in bumpers in Ireland but offered little on hurdles debut for new yard at Worcester 8 days ago. Inferior bumper form to others and showed no improvement on last week's hurdling debut.
3
|PU| (3) (200/1 -300%) The Ormer Gatherer
200
200/1(-300%)
(3) The Ormer Gatherer 200/1, Exposed maiden on Flat and not seen for over 2 years. Best watched on hurdles bow for new yard here. 17-race Flat maiden formerly with David Evans and showed little in Jersey during 2022.
14:10 Ludlow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Kalium was purchased for 100,000 pounds shortly after winning a Killarney bumper by 19 lengths in May and he must enter calculations on his stable/hurdling debut for Tim Vaughan, but four-year-old filly LA MARQUISE gets the nod in receipt of weight. Twice a bumper scorer herself, and third in Grade 2 company at the Aintree Festival when last sighted, she clearly has plenty of ability and there seems no reason why she shouldn't take to this discipline. Jafimgoso, Stone's Throw and Oh My Johnny add further spice to the race.
Dual bumper winner LA MARQUISE appeals as the type to do well over timber and is taken to get off the mark at the first time of asking. Jafimgoso and Kalium may provide the chief threat.
This may go to LA MARQUISE who was good enough to win two bumpers and raised the bar again when third in a Grade 2 at Aintree.
(5) Barlovento 9/2, Confirmed debut promise when winning 6-runner bumper (7/4) at Southwell (15.8f, heavy) in March, value for extra. From a good jumping family and looks sure to make his mark over hurdles. Bumper winner; pedigree suggests he'll be suited by the step up in trip on hurdle debut.
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2nd (7) (200/1 +0%) Grand Geste
200
200/1(+0%)
(7) Grand Geste 200/1, Down the field in 2 bumpers and no promise so far over hurdles. Big prices for all four starts and has shown little.
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3rd (8) (10/1 +38%) Joecooker
10
10/1(+38%)
(8) Joecooker 10/1, Shaped with some encouragement in a Punchestown maiden hurdle prior to winning a Wexford bumper. Some aptitude when sixth in novice at Hexham on debut for this yard recently and steps up in trip now. Promising in Ireland; disappointing on recent stable debut at Hexham but not written off.
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4th (3) (3/1 +40%) King Roly
3
3/1(+40%)
(3) King Roly 3/1, Improved with each start in bumpers, off the mark at Perth (16.2f) in August. Followed up on hurdles bow at Worcester 6 weeks ago and likely to build on that but penalty makes things difficult. Bumper winner who followed up on hurdle debut; could play another leading role.
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5th (1) (15/8 +38%) Geezer Rockstar
1.875
15/8(+38%)
(1) Geezer Rockstar 15/8, Won 13-runner Taunton bumper on debut in April and much improved at third time of asking over hurdles when winning 13-runner maiden at Ascot in March. Disappointed in a handicap next time but strong claims on form back from six months off. Bumper and maiden hurdle winner who holds leading claims if back on song.
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6th (13) (150/1 -50%) The Big Breac
150
150/1(-50%)
(13) The Big Breac 150/1, Placed in a point but looks more of a long-term prospect based on his low-key hurdling debut at Sedgefield. Didn't threaten in Irish points and tailed off at 66-1 on recent rules debut at Sedgefield.
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7th (12) (250/1 -25%) Tees Comp's Clive
250
250/1(-25%)
(12) Tees Comp's Clive 250/1, Yet to show much and looks up against it again. From a good family but he's been tailed off the last twice (hurdle debut last time).
2
8th (2) (12/1 -9%) Kilmore Rock
12
12/1(-9%)
(2) Kilmore Rock 12/1, Placed on 2 of 4 starts in points and backed at prices, he made a winning hurdles debut at Hexham in June. That bare form is ordinary and he unseated next time. Won on rules debut at Hexham in June; mishap at Kelso recently; not ruled out.
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9th (9) (16/1 -60%) Monsieur Le Fuzz
16
16/1(-60%)
(9) Monsieur Le Fuzz 16/1, €60,000 3-y-o, Saint Des Saints gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Park Annonciade. Dam (c123/h115) hurdle/chase winner who stayed 27f. Runner-up on second of 2 starts in Irish points (May 25). Displayed ability in Irish points; one of three for yard; Brian Hughes rides; check market.
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10th (14) (100/1 -300%) Tory Hill
100
100/1(-300%)
(14) Tory Hill 100/1, Milan gelding. Dam (b70) unplaced in bumpers. Not much to go on pedigree wise and stable usually take a patient approach. Went close in four Irish maiden points last season; not ruled out on his rules debut.
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11th (4) (33/1 -106%) Balking
33
33/1(-106%)
(4) Balking 33/1, Related to a winner over jumps in France and showed ability when fourth of 12 in a bumper at Kelso 8 months ago. Will probably need this first experience of hurdling, though. Kept on for fair fourth at Kelso in sole bumper; has potential now up in trip over hurdles.
10
12th (10) (125/1 -25%) Red Ned
125
125/1(-25%)
(10) Red Ned 125/1, Runner-up on the first of 2 starts in bumpers last season but offered little sent hurdling after 8 months off at Hexham recently. Up in trip. Short-headed in Southwell bumper last November but well beaten on both runs since.
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13th (6) (150/1 -127%) Blue Plan
150
150/1(-127%)
(6) Blue Plan 150/1, Brother to bumper winner Lady Bluebird. No show in novice at Kelso on hurdling debut 169 days ago, so hard to make a case for. Tailed off at 28-1 on his debut at Kelso in May and is hard to fancy on this second start.
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|PU| (11) (11/2 +15%) Sea God
5.5
11/2(+15%)
(11) Sea God 11/2, Successful on his sole outing in points and completed a simple task switched to a bumper at Carlisle in December. Shaped like a stayer switched to hurdling on first run since leaving John McConnell when fourth of 13 at Kelso (20.9f, good) in May and is open to improvement. Point/bumper winner; failed to threaten on h'dle/yard debut at Kelso but retains potential.
14:20 Carlisle Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Geezer Rockstar shaped with promise last season and, after being readily outclassed in a warm Sandown handicap over 2m when last seen, he should appreciate this drop in class. That said, KING ROLY edges preference. He arrives on a hat-trick after scoring gamely over 2m7f at Worcester last month and, dropping in trip with match-fitness on his side, he gets the vote. Barlovento is a fascinating contender on his hurdles debut having scored cosily in a Southwell bumper in the spring.
BARLOVENTO confirmed his debut promise when off the mark in a bumper at Southwell 7 months ago and is very much bred to take to this discipline, so he's marginally preferred to Geezer Rock, who sets a good standard. Sea God is open to improvement and also worthy of consideration.
It was a useful maiden hurdle that GEEZER ROCKSTAR won at Ascot in March and that form makes him the one to beat today.
(1) Straight Home 5/6, Going the right way for new stable, failing only narrowly to justify support in 16-runner handicap hurdle at Listowel (18f, good, 6/4) 32 days ago. Has to be taken seriously. Beaten a short head in 2m2f mares' handicap hurdle at Listowel; form has been franked.
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2nd (12) (17/2 -13%) Romella
8.5
17/2(-13%)
(12) Romella 17/2, C&D winner who ran better than for a while when second of 10 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, good) 12 days ago. Enters calculations. C&D winner hasn't won since 2021 but she bounced back to form when runner-up at Fairyhouse.
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3rd (3) (6/1 +0%) Duke Otto
6
6/1(+0%)
(3) Duke Otto 6/1, 10/1, returned to something like his best form when second of 16 in handicap hurdle at Listowel (18f, soft) 26 days ago, staying on well. Big chance with a repeat. Never-nearer 2nd at Listowel; chance if he can build on that but he would want rain.
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4th (6) (25/1 -14%) Battle Roar
25
25/1(-14%)
(6) Battle Roar 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Blinkered for 1st time, sixth of 14 in maiden hurdle (100/1) at Kilbeggan (16f, good) 160 days ago. Has been handed a stiff-looking mark. Poor maiden after five starts; market will guide on his return on his handicap debut.
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5th (2) (16/1 -88%) Granpa Ger
16
16/1(-88%)
(2) Granpa Ger 16/1, Fair maiden who had excuses when down the field in big-field handicap at Galway (16.7f, good to soft) 45 days ago, refusing to settle and meeting some trouble. Better judged on previous form. Disappointed when sent off favourite at Galway; player if the ground isn't soft.
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6th (8) (20/1 +9%) Indulging
20
20/1(+9%)
(8) Indulging 20/1, 10/1, respectable sixth of 13 in handicap at this course (16.6f, good) 49 days ago, met some trouble. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Might have needed the run on last hurdle outing. Rated 50 on the Flat where he has done most of his racing but is 0-24 in both codes.
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7th (4) (25/1 -127%) Pana To Milan
25
25/1(-127%)
(4) Pana To Milan 25/1, 8/1, shaped as if still in good heart for most of the way when pulled up in handicap chase at Tramore (21.8f, good to soft) in June. Back down in trip. Pulled up on ground that was faster than ideal at Tramore; of interest if the mud's flying.
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8th (7) (4/1 +84%) Late Vocation
4
4/1(+84%)
(7) Late Vocation 4/1, 9/1, hinted at a revival when ninth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (16f, good to soft) 50 days ago. First run for yard after leaving P. F. McEnery. Still a maiden after 13 attempts; first start for Andy Slattery but looks up against it.
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9th (9) (125/1 -213%) Keyser Smokesy
125
125/1(-213%)
(9) Keyser Smokesy 125/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 200/1, eleventh of 16 in maiden hurdle at Roscommon (15.6f, soft) 24 days ago. Needs a big step forward on handicap debut. Market watch advised on her handicap debut but she would be a surprise winner.
13
10th (13) (33/1 -106%) Rene Artois
33
33/1(-106%)
(13) Rene Artois 33/1, 17/2 and tongue strap on for 1st time, creditable fourth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Tramore (16f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. 0-7 over hurdles but did show promise on his last two outings at Gowran and Tramore.
10
11th (10) (22/1 +45%) Thefaithfulindian
22
22/1(+45%)
(10) Thefaithfulindian 22/1, Modest maiden who was well below form when seventh of 9 in handicap hurdle at Tramore (16f, good to soft, 22/1) 14 days ago. Ballinrobe 2nd off 87 last August would give her a squeak; well beaten when last seen.
14
12th (14) (16/1 +60%) Tik Tok
16
16/1(+60%)
(14) Tik Tok 16/1, Pulled up in handicap hurdle at Taunton (19f, heavy, 9/1) 7 months ago. First run for yard after leaving Christian Williams. Lots to prove. Early promise in a Sedgefield bumper; worth a market check on first start for Rothwell.
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
STRAIGHT HOME has been expensive to follow recently and while she could ultimately prove to be better over longer distances, nonetheless remains nicely handicapped. A point-to-point and bumper winner, she showed promise when finishing third to Stormalong at Tramore in August and while narrowly defeated at Listowel last month, the aforementioned Stormalong won well next time. The selection has a big weight today but drops in grade. Dual winner Duke Otto has been running well and is ideally suited by this distance but is nonetheless reasonably exposed. 10-year-old mare Romella is a previous course-and-distance winner and is just 1lb higher than when finishing second at Fairyhouse recently, with today's rider now claiming 7lb.
STRAIGHT HOME is progressing nicely for her new stable and is taken to gain compensation for a narrow defeat at Listowel last month. Duke Otto and Romella head the dangers.
Willie Mullins' STRAIGHT HOME has plenty of weight to carry but she looks a class above the rest and can strike under Patrick Mullins
(3) Last Outlaw 12/1, Confirmed debut promise when off the mark in 5f novice at Leicester in July. Creditable third despite refusing to settle when third of 5 on handicap debut at Windsor (6f, good to firm) since and he may yet have more to offer. Yet to encounter ground this slow, however. Third on handicap debut latest; unexposed and a player if he can act on testing ground..
5
2nd (5) (15/8 +63%) Huddle Up
1.875
15/8(+63%)
(5) Huddle Up 15/8, Losing run stretches back to 2021 but knocking firmly on the door of late, the only one to make an impact from off the pace when third of 9 in handicap at Goodwood (6f, heavy) 29 days ago. Respected back at 5f. Placed in all four starts for this trainer; more needed for a first British success..
4
3rd (4) (8/1 -78%) Knicks
8
8/1(-78%)
(4) Knicks 8/1, Course winner who opened his account for this yard at Chester (5f) in May. Struggled in handful of starts thereafter but right back to form when third of 9 in handicap at Ayr (6f) 23 days ago, finishing fastest of all. Conditions will hold no fears and he's one to consider. Mudlark who ended a lean spell when a close third at Ayr (6f, good) latest; contender..
8
4th (8) (17/2 +58%) Object
8.5
17/2(+58%)
(8) Object 17/2, Made a winning return at Catterick (5f, soft) in April. Largely held his form in defeat since and had little chance given where he raced when last of 12 in handicap at Redcar (5f, soft, 10/1) 6 days ago. Lines up here on a competitive mark. Appeared to lose his action at Redcar last week; if over that, he's on a competitive mark..
1
5th (1) (5/1 +0%) Faro De San Juan
5
5/1(+0%)
(1) Faro De San Juan 5/1, Back on the scoresheet at Windsor (5.1f) in July and he comes here in good nick, second of 9 in handicap at Bath (5.7f, heavy, 8/1) 3 days ago. Can go well again back at the minimum trip. Again showed he acts on soft when second at Bath (5.7f) latest; each-way player..
2
6th (2) (7/1 +22%) Abate
7
7/1(+22%)
(2) Abate 7/1, C&D winner who had a productive 2023, winning 4 times. Yet to get his head in front this time around but his mark has fallen plenty and best not judged too harshly on his latest thirteenth of 17 in handicap at York (5f, soft) 13 days ago having been poorly drawn. This rates less demanding. Multiple 5f-6f winner; on a handy mark but needs a revival after three below-par efforts..
6
7th (6) (15/2 +6%) Four Adaay
7.5
15/2(+6%)
(6) Four Adaay 15/2, Eased in weights and gained reward for her consistency when taking 7-runner Sandown handicap (5f, soft) in September. Creditable third from revised mark at Windsor (5.1f, heavy) 10 days ago and live each-way claims again. Third in a 0-80 at Windsor (5f, heavy) latest; slight drop in grade should help..
7
8th (7) (11/1 +8%) So Smart
11
11/1(+8%)
(7) So Smart 11/1, Latest win at Chepstow in August. 16/1, respectable third of 8 in handicap at Leicester (5f, heavy) 16 days ago. Can give a good account again. Below par at both Bath and Leicester recently but this prominent racer is not ruled out..
14:38 Nottingham Handicap (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow
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FOUR ADAAY might have been too far back when finishing third at Windsor recently, but that was still a positive effort and she was eased 1lb for her troubles. Rod Millman's mare has less to prove on the ground than many, and that could prove vital as she looks to regain the winning sequence. Faro De San Juan has found some form of late and he is expected to be in the shake-up, while Last Outlaw warrants a market check following a solid handicap debut at Windsor.
Previous course winner KNICKS produced easily his best effort since the spring when a fast-finishing third at Ayr 23 days ago and, with the drop back in trip/underfoot conditions holding no fears, he could be the answer to this tricky puzzle. Huddle Up and Abate head up the dangers.
Not a race to be dogmatic about but the way mud-loving KNICKS appeared to come back to form last time makes him of strong interest.
(2) Dameofthecotswolds 9/4, Bumper winner who has shown fair form over hurdles, finally getting off the mark at Plumpton (20.5f) in September. Creditable second of 16 under a penalty at Chepstow since. Likely to be on the premises once again. Ran up to her best behind an Irish raider at Chepstow two weeks ago.
6
2nd (6) (7/2 +0%) Geturguccion
3.5
7/2(+0%)
(6) Geturguccion 7/2, Placed both starts in Irish points and made a very promising start under Rules when beaten a neck by a previous winner in mares bumper at Newbury in March. Something surely wasn't right when well beaten at Cheltenham in April and retains potential now hurdling back from 6 months off. Interesting. Lots to like about her seconds in a point and bumper; interesting hurdling debutante.
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3rd (8) (13/2 +35%) Melusine De Pail
6.5
13/2(+35%)
(8) Melusine De Pail 13/2, Point winner who showed fair form when placed 4 times over hurdles last season. Disappointing in a Kelso handicap when last seen in May but unlikely to be far away if putting her best foot forward on her return to action. Peak efforts give her good form claims and she's experienced.
10
4th (10) (20/1 -25%) Versace Twentyone
20
20/1(-25%)
(10) Versace Twentyone 20/1, Won a Roscommon bumper for Gordon Elliott in July but has achieved only modest form when placed in a couple of mares' novice hurdles this autumn. Improvement will be needed. She kept the favourite honest on her second hurdle start at Hereford; more needed.
11
5th (11) (40/1 -60%) Kalista Love
40
40/1(-60%)
(11) Kalista Love 40/1, Last of 5 finishers sole start in Irish points (Apr 7). Best watched on hurdle debut unless the betting hints otherwise. Showed something in a heavy-ground Irish point, finishing 15l off the winner.
1
6th (1) (11/4 +17%) Shakeyatailfeather
2.75
11/4(+17%)
(1) Shakeyatailfeather 11/4, Fair hurdler who came good at the sixth time of asking in 21.5f Newton Abbot maiden last month. Bettered that form when narrowly denied under a penalty at Southwell (3m) since. Should go well again. Has won a hurdle but looking exposed and was just denied under a penalty last time.
9
7th (9) (14/1 +0%) Sweet Caryline
14
14/1(+0%)
(9) Sweet Caryline 14/1, Stuck in the mud on her Exeter hurdle debut last November but offered a lot more when second on good ground at Newton Abbot (21.5f) just under 7 months later. Has a tongue tie added back from a further 5 months off. Difficult to know what she achieved when second to an easy winner at Newton Abbot.
7
8th (7) (80/1 -220%) Jesuila Des Mottes
80
80/1(-220%)
(7) Jesuila Des Mottes 80/1, French-bred mare who was held back by inexperience when sixth of 9 in a Uttoxeter bumper in April. Steps up in trip for hurdle debut. Faded into a remote sixth on debut in a soft-ground bumper at Uttoxeter.
4
9th (4) (16/1 +0%) Briery Butterfly
16
16/1(+0%)
(4) Briery Butterfly 16/1, No impact in bumpers at Ascot and Cheltenham in the spring but her pedigree suggests she could fare better now hurdling over longer trips. Beaten in the region of 12l in Ascot/Cheltenham bumpers won by the promising Anno Power.
13
10th (13) (100/1 -300%) Princess Keri
100
100/1(-300%)
(13) Princess Keri 100/1, Runner-up on last of 3 starts in Irish points (May 5). The betting should help guide to expectations now hurdling for a yard which does well here. Beaten 2l in her final Irish point before changing hands for £10,000.
12
11th (12) (50/1 -213%) Kate Madrik
50
50/1(-213%)
(12) Kate Madrik 50/1, Daul chase winner in France but didn't achieve much over hurdles there. A watching brief is advised on this first outing for Alison Thorpe. 0-4 in French hurdles but did win two chases earlier this year on soft ground.
5
|PU| (5) (250/1 0%) Don't Cheddar Tear
250
250/1(0%)
(5) Don't Cheddar Tear 250/1, No impact in bumper/novice hurdles last season. Hood fitted on return. No worthwhile form in a bumper and two maiden hurdles for mares; hood added.
14:45 Ludlow Novices Hurdle (Class 4) 21f Race Class Flow
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DAMEOFTHECOTSWOLDS produced her best effort yet when chasing home the 118-rated Rockstown Girl at Chepstow earlier this month and a similar level of performance would make her tough to beat. Shakeyatailfeather came desperately close to supplementing her Newton Abbot victory at Southwell and she looks sure to be in the mix once again, despite the burden of top-weight. Geturguccion, Versace Twentyone and Sweet Caryline are others to keep an eye on.
Those with hurdle experience don't set the bar that high so a chance is taken on Alan King's GETURGUCCION, who shaped so well on the first of her 2 starts in bumpers last season. Shakeyatailfeather, Melusine de Pail and Dameofthecotswolds can give her most to do in that order.
Quite open for a mares' novice hurdle. GETURGUCCION remains a nice prospect despite blowing out in her last bumper at Cheltenham.
(1) Illico De Cotte 9/4, Irish point winner who opened his account in a Hereford maiden hurdle (25.5f) in February. Couldn't quite replicate that level in finishing third final 2 starts last season but he appeals as the type who could well do better now his attentions switch to chasing following a wind op. Point and maiden hurdle winner who is in top hands and could improve for going chasing.
4
2nd (4) (4/1 +20%) Elleon
4
4/1(+20%)
(4) Elleon 4/1, Still not the most of fluent of jumpers but has enjoyed a fine start to the season, winning brace of Hexham handicaps (at 3m) and in-the-frame all 4 starts since. Likely to give his running again for all his mark is probably about right. Frequently finishes placed but also knows how to win and he's effective here; thereabouts.
5
3rd (5) (3/1 +75%) Home Sweet Highway
3
3/1(+75%)
(5) Home Sweet Highway 3/1, Confirmed previous promise over hurdles when off the mark at Bangor (23f) in June. However, made mistakes and not for the first time didn't convince when well-beaten third of 5 in handicap chase at Southwell (24.3f) 3 weeks ago. Bit to prove now. Well treated on hurdle form, but jumping errors and heavy defeats on both chase starts.
3
|F| (3) (3/1 -9%) Ballydisco
3
3/1(-9%)
(3) Ballydisco 3/1, Twice successful from higher marks over hurdles and signed off time with former yard with his best effort yet in this sphere when runner-up at Ffos Las (28f) in May, giving best only late on. Intriguing contender starting out for new stable. Went close over 3m4f at Ffos Las when last seen; he's one to consider on stable debut.
2
|PU| (2) (10/1 -100%) Phillapa Sue
10
10/1(-100%)
(2) Phillapa Sue 10/1, Hurdles winner who made a successful chase debut in 4-runner mares' handicap at Market Rasen (23.9f, heavy) in March. Made mistakes and never figured over hurdles at Ayr a month later but not dismissed lightly on return if keeping errors to a minimum. Inconsistent over hurdles last season but career-best RPR when winning on sole chase start.
14:55 Carlisle Handicap Chase (Class 4) 26f Race Class Flow
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Impressive point-to-point winner ILLICO DE COTTE showed a fair level of form over hurdles last season and he may prove to be even better over fences. Now making his first start since wind surgery, Dan Skelton's charge gets the nod to return to winning ways. With plenty of chasing experience already under his belt, Ballydisco looks the pick of the remainder off 4lb higher than when finishing an excellent second over 3m4f at Ffos Las in May. Elleon can also go well.
BALLYDISCO ended his time with his former stable with his best effort to date over fences when runner-up at Ffos Las back in May and, with his hurdles form offering hope he can be competitive from his revised mark, he could well be the way to go on debut for Lucinda Russell. Chase debutant Illico de Cotte needs considering, with in-form 9-y-o Elleon another fancied to be thereabouts.
The lightly raced point winner ILLICO DE COTTE is open to improvement on his chase debut and earns the vote ahead of Elleon.
(12) Angel's Peak 100/1, Thrice-raced maiden under Rules. 66/1, seventh of 12 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, good) on hurdles bow 17 days ago. Up in trip. Minor ability in a pair of bumpers but was well beaten on hurdling debut at Fairyhouse.
2
(2) (250/1 -150%) Ballinlegane Lady
250
250/1(-150%)
(2) Ballinlegane Lady 250/1, Once-raced maiden. 66/1, ninth of 12 in novice hurdle at Gowran (20.2f, good) on NH debut 19 days ago. Stoutly-bred daughter of Mahler but she was tailed off on her debut at Gowran this month.
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1st (10) (8/11 -27%) Tareze
0.727273
8/11(-27%)
(10) Tareze 8/11, Thrice-raced maiden. Pulled up in Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Novices' Hurdle Championship Final at Fairyhouse (20f, heavy, 80/1), struggling when not fluent 3 out. The one to beat with sights significantly lowered here. Last seen pulling up in Grade 1 at Cheltenham; the one to beat on her return after absence.
14
2nd (14) (18/1 -157%) Kilbarry Ce Ce
18
18/1(-157%)
(14) Kilbarry Ce Ce 18/1, Once-raced maiden. Fourth of 15 in novice hurdle (17/2) at Listowel (16f, soft) on NH debut 28 days ago. Up in trip and improvement could be forthcoming. Good start behind a Mullins-trained hotpot on debut and she's bred for this longer trip.
7
3rd (7) (25/1 -150%) Milanaway
25
25/1(-150%)
(7) Milanaway 25/1, Fair hurdler. Remains a maiden after 9 hurdle runs. Tongue strap on for 1st time, good second of 10 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (24f, good, 12/1) 17 days ago. Second behind a runaway winner in a handicap at Fairyhouse; respected back in a maiden.
1
4th (1) (7/1 +36%) Ad Caelum
7
7/1(+36%)
(1) Ad Caelum 7/1, Lightly-raced maiden under Rules. Good third of 10 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (20.5f, good, 14/1) 12 days ago. Led for a long way when 3rd at Fairyhouse; player again if the ground doesn't soften.
18
5th (18) (8/1 -45%) Whispering Hopes
8
8/1(-45%)
(18) Whispering Hopes 8/1, Fair maiden on the Flat. Twice-raced maiden. Second of 7 in novice hurdle at Downpatrick (17.3f, good to soft, 5/1) 13 days ago. No match for Impero at Downpatrick but still well clear of a 109-rated rival on the day.
6
6th (6) (125/1 -25%) Koo Star
125
125/1(-25%)
(6) Koo Star 125/1, Thrice-raced maiden under Rules. 80/1, ninth of 15 in novice hurdle at Listowel (16f, soft) on hurdles bow 28 days ago. Up in trip. Never a threat on both starts for new yard; easy to look elsewhere on this occasion.
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7th (17) (100/1 +0%) Shing Shilla
100
100/1(+0%)
(17) Shing Shilla 100/1, Unreliable sort. Thirteenth of 17 in novice hurdle (50/1) at Limerick (16.3f, good to soft) 5 days ago. Opposable. Reluctant to race at Limerick on Saturday; not out of things if she gets away on terms.
13
8th (13) (150/1 -127%) Emerald Flyer
150
150/1(-127%)
(13) Emerald Flyer 150/1, Once-raced maiden. Hooded, twelfth of 17 in novice hurdle (40/1) at Listowel (16f, soft) on NH debut 26 days ago. Up in trip. Was always a worry when hooded on debut and ran no race on that occasion at Listowel.
4
9th (4) (150/1 +25%) Docteur Elysees
150
150/1(+25%)
(4) Docteur Elysees 150/1, Lightly-raced maiden under Rules. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, seventh of 11 in bumper at Punchestown (15.8f, good, 150/1) 9 days ago. Switches from bumpers to hurdles. Back up in trip. Best effort was when a remote 4th on sole hurdles start at Gowran on penultimate start.
3
|U| (3) (10/3 +39%) Cottesloe Sunshine
3.333333
10/3(+39%)
(3) Cottesloe Sunshine 10/3, Lightly-raced maiden under Rules. 18/5, below form eighth of 14 in novice hurdle at Bellewstown (20.5f, good to firm) 110 days ago. Weakened out of things late at Bellewstown but earlier form gives her a solid chance.
8
10th (8) (33/1 +0%) Phildante
33
33/1(+0%)
(8) Phildante 33/1, 40/1, respectable third of 13 in bumper at Sligo (18.4f, soft) 77 days ago. Switches from bumpers to hurdles. First run for yard after leaving Roger McGrath. Needs to take a step forward but chance will be enhanced if the ground is on the good side.
16
11th (16) (150/1 -127%) Sallap
150
150/1(-127%)
(16) Sallap 150/1, Twice-raced maiden under Rules. Tenth of 14 in novice hurdle (100/1) at Limerick (16.3f, good to soft) on hurdles bow 4 days ago. Beaten out of sight in a Listowel bumper on debut and not much better in a Limerick maiden.
9
12th (9) (250/1 -25%) Shes My Getaway
250
250/1(-25%)
(9) Shes My Getaway 250/1, Poor hurdler. Remains a maiden after 7 hurdle runs. Last of 13 in handicap hurdle at Killarney (20.2f, good to soft, 20/1). Off 14 months. First run for yard after leaving Kevin Thomas Coleman. Failed to get involved in four handicap hurdles this summer when trained by Kevin Coleman.
5
13th (5) (50/1 +0%) Go Avel
50
50/1(+0%)
(5) Go Avel 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden under Rules. Fourth of 12 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, good, 125/1) 17 days ago. Up in trip. Step up in trip should help but might be of more interest once sent handicapping.
11
14th (11) (66/1 -100%) A Family Affair
66
66/1(-100%)
(11) A Family Affair 66/1, Muhtathir filly. Half-sister to useful hurdler Ask Paddington. Dam, ran once in bumper, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/top-class chaser (stayed 3¼m) Trabolgan. Entitled to come on for the run. Dam a half-sister to high-class staying chaser Trabolgan; market will guide.
15:03 Clonmel Maiden Hurdle 20f Race Speed Rating Flow
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TAREZE was pulled up in a Grade 1 contest when last seen in March but had previously shown good form and now returns following a summer break. A point-to-point winner, she chased home a subsequent Grade 3 winner in January and in that Punchestown race, finished 11 lengths clear of the now 123-rated Paggane. The selection subsequently ran well at the Kildare course in February and is forgiven her latest effort in that top-level Fairyhouse race as this is a much easier test. Ad Caelum is fit and well and has proven ability but might struggle to beat the selection, while Cottesloe Sunshine and Milanaway have place claims.
This represents a good opportunity for TAREZE, who shaped well when runner-up in a couple of Punchestown maiden hurdles prior to understandably finding Grade 1 company too hot at Fairyhouse on her final start of last season. Kilbarry Ce Ce could be the one to follow the selection home, with Cottesloe Sunshine and Whispering Hopes both make each-way appeal.
KILBARRY CE CE ran a lovely race on her debut behind a Willie Mullins-trained hotpot at Listowel and she'll relish the step up in trip
(4) Bay Breeze 9/2, Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. 6/1, last of 7 in handicap at Hamilton (6f, good to soft) 24 days ago, possibly amiss. This is the lowest he's been in the weights for some time and not dismissed out of hand. Chance on even this season's best and conditions shouldn't be an issue; oen to consider.
3
2nd (3) (11/2 -10%) Cypriot Diaspora
5.5
11/2(-10%)
(3) Cypriot Diaspora 11/2, Course winner in April (5f, heavy) who went in again at Goodwood (6f) in June. However, struggled of late, sixth of 8 in handicap at Leicester (5f, heavy) 16 days ago. Mark is steadily easing at least if she can bounce back. Conditions no issue and 2lb lower than for Goodwood win in June; laboured effort latest.
8
3rd (8) (9/2 +63%) Thornaby Pearl
4.5
9/2(+63%)
(8) Thornaby Pearl 9/2, 10/1 and visored for 1st time, below form sixth of 12 in handicap at Pontefract (5f, heavy) 17 days ago, headed before final 1f and no extra. Steps back up in trip and not discounted from his reduced mark. Conditions will suit and he lurks on a dangerous mark; not straightforward but respected.
7
4th (7) (11/1 +8%) Mccauley's Tavern
11
11/1(+8%)
(7) Mccauley's Tavern 11/1, Successful twice at Kempton earlier this year and not seen to best effect when 7 lengths ninth of 14 to Tilsworth Turf in handicap at Leicester (6f, heavy) when last seen in April. Starts out for new yard boasting a fine record with new recruits, so interesting if market vibes are positive. Two AW wins this year for Mark Loughnane; makes stable debut after six months off.
5
5th (5) (16/1 -33%) Hallowed Time
16
16/1(-33%)
(5) Hallowed Time 16/1, Handled testing ground very well when opening his account for present yard at Chester (6f) in September. However, not in same form when ninth of 12 in handicap at Bath (5.7f, soft, 14/1) 23 days ago. Others preferred. Popped up on heavy ground at Chester last month but couldn't back it up at Bath last time.
1
6th (1) (3/1 -85%) World Of Darcy
3
3/1(-85%)
(1) World Of Darcy 3/1, C&D winner who has thrived returned to testing ground of late, completing quick-fire hat-trick in 7-runner Brighton handicap (6f, heavy) 7 days ago. More on his plate back up in grade faced with double penalty but respected nevertheless. Three 6f wins on slow turf this month; C&D winner; bold bid for four-timer on the cards.
2
7th (2) (8/1 +20%) Snuggle
8
8/1(+20%)
(2) Snuggle 8/1, Returned to form under a good tactical ride when second at Salisbury (6f) in September but not in anything like the same form when last of 13 in handicap back at that venue 3 weeks ago. Has form on deep ground & ran well on penultimate start; others still look more appealing.
9
8th (9) (14/1 +0%) Tilsworth Turf
14
14/1(+0%)
(9) Tilsworth Turf 14/1, Latest win at Ripon in September. Tailed-off last of 10 to World of Darcy in handicap (11/4) at Windsor (6f, heavy) 10 days ago, folding tamely from 2f out. Cheekpieces reached for here but his record is a patchy one. Unexposed over 6f on slow ground; needs to rebound from a recent flop with headgear added.
15:13 Nottingham Handicap (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow
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WORLD OF DARCY shrugged off a double penalty to complete his hat-trick at Brighton last week and although John Ryan's three-year-old is again saddled with a 12lb penalty, he can continue the winning run. Cypriot Diaspora was never really involved at Leicester, but a drop in class ought to aid her chance. Hallowed Time, who should relish testing ground conditions, might not be far away either.
WORLD OF DARCY has highlighted just how effective he is with plenty of give underfoot in rattling off a quick-fire hat-trick this month and he could well be up to completing the 4-timer in his present groove. Cypriot Diaspora has steadily eased in the weights in recent months and she needs considering also with conditions in her favour. McCauley's Tavern, on return/debut for Mick Appleby also commands a second look.
The thriving World Of Darcy is of obvious interest but BAY BREEZE may be able to exploit his lowly mark.
(8) Current Mood 6/1, Fairly useful hurdler at her best, though below that level last season over hurdles and fences. Might have needed her return at Stratford and is on a fair mark. Bit to prove on the wellbeing front but did run well over fences three starts back.
9
2nd (9) (8/1 +27%) Another Day Out
8
8/1(+27%)
(9) Another Day Out 8/1, Winning Irish pointer and got off the mark under Rules in 6-runner handicap chase at Huntingdon (23.6f, good) in May. Returned with a solid showing at Market Rasen last month and is likely to be on the premises again. Huntingdon winner who made a midrace mistake last time; this is harder.
6
3rd (6) (11/2 +21%) Kit's Coty
5.5
11/2(+21%)
(6) Kit's Coty 11/2, Placed all 3 starts in Irish points (£60,000 purchase) and made it third time lucky in this sphere when landing a mares' maiden at Hereford (21.7f, soft) in January. Back on track when last seen five months ago and looks an interesting chasing debutant. Winning hurdler; nice pedigree for fences and a likely improver this season.
1
4th (1) (5/1 -43%) Regal Renaissance
5
5/1(-43%)
(1) Regal Renaissance 5/1, Resumed winning ways over hurdles at Chepstow in March and backed it up with two good efforts, just touched off here on chasing debut five months ago. Definite player. Runs this track well and just missed out on chase debut in May; 1lb higher.
2
5th (2) (5/2 +79%) So Said I
2.5
5/2(+79%)
(2) So Said I 5/2, Opened his account in this sphere at Lingfield in February. Signed off with a creditable fourth from out of the weights at Cheltenham and shouldn't be written off returning on her proper mark. 4lb out of the weights when a 7l fourth at Cheltenham (2m4f, good) in April.
7
6th (7) (10/1 -43%) Mistral Nell
10
10/1(-43%)
(7) Mistral Nell 10/1, Fair hurdler who ran up to her best when runner-up in a handicap at Kelso five months ago. Should be well prepared for this chasing debut and can make her presence felt if taking to it. Goes chasing on the back of a near miss off 1lb lower at Kelso; needs considering.
5
7th (5) (11/1 -22%) Shirocco's Dream
11
11/1(-22%)
(5) Shirocco's Dream 11/1, Scored over fences at Hereford (25.2f) almost a year ago and, while her form was up and down subsequently, she ran with credit over hurdles at Newton Abbot when last seen four months ago. Four wins divided between fences and hurdles; good run over hurdles latest; fair mark.
4
|PU| (4) (22/1 -214%) Love Of Neymore
22
22/1(-214%)
(4) Love Of Neymore 22/1, 14/1, career best when winning 13-runner handicap hurdle at Chepstow (19.4f, good to soft) 6 months ago, responding well. Upped in trip for this chasing debut and is one to be interested in. Lightly raced; won her final hurdle and pedigree offers hope for this switch to fences.
15:20 Ludlow Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow
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REGAL RENAISSANCE was only beaten a head into second over 2m4f at this venue on her most recent start in May and Henry Daly's mare merits plenty of respect off just 1lb higher on her return. Mistral Nell also hit the crossbar on her latest outing and could prove to be the main threat, ahead of Shirocco's Dream and Flintara.
FLINTARA made a positive start to her chasing career last season and is the type to do better again this time round, so she's preferred to Regal Renaissance in an open-looking contest. Ex-pointer Kit's Coty is worthy of interest having her first go over fences.
Henry Daly's REGAL RENAISSANCE enhanced her good record here with a near-miss on her chase debut back in May.
(4) To Chase A Dream 5/2, Point bumper winner who, having finished runner-up on his first 4 starts in this sphere, deservedly opened his hurdles account when taking a Doncaster maiden (19.5f, heavy) in March. Brian Hughes up on return from what looks a workable opening handicap mark. Won Doncaster maiden in March when last seen and this 5yo could continue to progress.
8
2nd (8) (22/1 -83%) Parvos
22
22/1(-83%)
(8) Parvos 22/1, Fair maiden hurdler in Ireland who produced an improved performance to get off the mark on third start for this yard at Sedgefield in February. Couple of creditable efforts in defeat at the start of the summer but she returns from a break in a warm-looking race. Runner-up at Hexham in June when last seen and she may still have more to offer.
11
3rd (11) (15/2 +46%) Forged Well
7.5
15/2(+46%)
(11) Forged Well 15/2, Point recruit who created a good impression when making successful hurdle debut in a 19f course novice last December. Shaped well in a couple of Kelso handicaps in the spring. Remains unexposed but this drop in trip possibly not ideal on reappearance. Enjoyed a good first campaign last term (including win here); open to further improvement.
13
4th (13) (4/1 +27%) Don Virginia
4
4/1(+27%)
(13) Don Virginia 4/1, Placed all 3 starts, on the latest going down by neck in novice at Warwick (2m, good) 21 days ago. An unexposed profile provides the hope for improvement in handicaps. Lightly raced 4yo who went very close at Warwick; could play leading role on h'cap debut.
6
5th (6) (15/2 +17%) Don Hollow
7.5
15/2(+17%)
(6) Don Hollow 15/2, Wetherby bumper winner who landed a 19f Catterick maiden hurdle just after Christmas. Failed to build on that in a couple of handicaps in the spring but no surprise were he to make a much bigger impact on his return from wind surgery. Absent since April 2023 but with a top yard and no surprise if he's a serious force.
3
6th (3) (12/1 +0%) Well Educated
12
12/1(+0%)
(3) Well Educated 12/1, Won handicaps at Hexham and Kelso in the spring. Creditable third of 7 back at Hexham (2m, good) 20 days ago. Won this race in 2022. Won this in 2022; arrives on back of solid third at Hexham; could be in the shake-up.
5
7th (5) (50/1 -52%) Romeo Brown
50
50/1(-52%)
(5) Romeo Brown 50/1, Hasn't shown much spark since gaining latest success at Aintree in December 2022, pulling up on his final 2 outings last season. Needs to bounce back in a major way. Continues to drop down the weights but pulled up on last two starts in February/March.
10
8th (10) (5/1 +9%) Wise Guy
5
5/1(+9%)
(10) Wise Guy 5/1, Improver in handicaps last season. including a C&D win on soft. Raced too close to a strong pace and shaped well when third at Chepstow on final start in April and likely to go on to better things in 2024/25. Progressive last season, including C&D win; this unexposed 5yo is firmly in calculations.
1
9th (1) (20/1 -43%) Thereisnodoubt
20
20/1(-43%)
(1) Thereisnodoubt 20/1, Veteran but he was better than ever when making a successful reappearance at Perth (2m, heavy) last autumn. Has dropped back to the mark he defied at Perth and no shock were he to go well back from 9 months off. 11yo who has been absent since December but won on reappearance last term (off this mark).
9
10th (9) (17/2 -6%) Eire Street
8.5
17/2(-6%)
(9) Eire Street 17/2, Much improved for new yard at the beginning of 2024, easily winning heavy-ground handicaps over C&D and Ayr (20.5f) in February. Good second of 16 at Kelso (21f, good to soft) on final start. Could have even more to offer this season. Made an excellent start to his handicap career earlier this year; on the shortlist.
7
11th (7) (33/1 +0%) Mojo Ego
33
33/1(+0%)
(7) Mojo Ego 33/1, Won a pair of juvenile hurdles for Harry Derham last season. Creditable fifth in Cartmel handicap on yard debut in August but beaten a long way when filling the same position at Perth last month. Bounce back needed. Has run in three handicaps and was unable to threaten in any of them.
15:30 Carlisle Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 17f Race Class Flow
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A mark of 107 does not look beyond Don Virginia, who was just touched off in a novice at Warwick three weeks ago. That said, previous C&D winner EIRE STREET was last seen finishing second in a competitive class 2 event at Kelso in April and he makes greater appeal. The son of Flemensfirth, two from three in handicap company, is 4lb higher on his seasonal reappearance and is expected to go very close. Others to note include Parvos and Wise Guy.
A competitive handicap. WISE GUY progressed well in handicaps last term, including a C&D win, and appeals as one who can kick on again this season. Dan Skelton's Don Hollow could pose a threat if a wind operation in the off-season has had a positive effect. To Chase A Dream, Eire Street and Don Virginia are others who arrive with positive profiles.
5yo WISE GUY (nap) enjoyed a productive novice campaign last season, including a comfortable C&D win, and he can make a winning return.
(3) Win Some Lose Some 10/3, 2 wins from 4 runs this season. Not in same form when tenth of 14 in handicap hurdle (17/2) at Listowel (20f, soft) 4 weeks ago. Mark looks on the high side. Winner of two of his last four starts, not the most fluent jumper, no impact at Listowel.
5
2nd (5) (9/2 -125%) Old Bill Barley
4.5
9/2(-125%)
(5) Old Bill Barley 9/2, 11/2, improved again when third of 9 in handicap hurdle at Tipperary (16.2f, good to soft) 18 days ago, looking more straightforward in the finish. Up in trip. Should give another good account nudged up 1 lb. Bumper winner, 0-6 hurdling but edging closer to a breakthrough judged on Tipperary third.
10
3rd (10) (13/2 +19%) Karacole
6.5
13/2(+19%)
(10) Karacole 13/2, Stiff task when well-beaten third of 5 in novice hurdle (6/1) at Kilbeggan (18.6f, good) a couple of months ago. Runner-up from this mark here in May, she holds each-way claims back in a handicap. Second over 2m at this venue in April when 5l in front of Zolpharine, stiff task on latest.
1
4th (1) (9/1 -64%) Great Bear
9
9/1(-64%)
(1) Great Bear 9/1, 28/1, below-form thirteenth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Galway (16f, soft) 83 days ago. Up in trip. Strike-rate of 1-19 over jumps is off-putting, big burden here, others preferred.
7
5th (7) (8/1 +76%) Jeriko De Baune
8
8/1(+76%)
(7) Jeriko De Baune 8/1, 40/1, shaped as if better for the run after 6 months off when ninth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Listowel (20f, soft) 4 weeks ago. Should be much closer to form here. Won two of his last five starts last season, likely to show the benefit of a Listowel run.
8
6th (8) (12/1 -60%) Junior Rattler
12
12/1(-60%)
(8) Junior Rattler 12/1, Latest win in hurdle at Tipperary in May. 13/2, remained in good form when fifth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (22.6f, good) 5 months ago, every chance when stumbling last. Should go well. Gained third hurdles win in a 3m handicap at Tipperary in May, may need this after a break.
9
7th (9) (13/2 +68%) Cozone
6.5
13/2(+68%)
(9) Cozone 13/2, C&D winner. Latest win here in October. Failed to repeat that effort when eleventh of 16 in handicap hurdle (14/1) at Punchestown (22.8f, good) 9 days ago. Won a claiming hurdle here on penultimate start, 2024 handicap form has been unconvincing.
2
8th (2) (14/1 -17%) Drumgill
14
14/1(-17%)
(2) Drumgill 14/1, 3 wins from 12 runs this season, latest at Ballinrobe in August. 11/1, fourth of 5 in rated novice hurdle at Killarney (17f, soft) 18 days ago, one paced from 3 out. Others more persuasive. Went up an aggregate 18lb for a summer hat-trick, has been too high in the handicap since.
11
9th (11) (7/1 +18%) Carlas Big Jim
7
7/1(+18%)
(11) Carlas Big Jim 7/1, Course winner. 9/1, possibly needed run after 6 months off when fourth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Listowel (16f, soft) 4 weeks ago. Back up in trip. Two wins last term including at this venue, return to longer trip will suit after 2m runs.
12
10th (12) (16/1 +52%) Zolpharine
16
16/1(+52%)
(12) Zolpharine 16/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2023. Let down by jumping when last of 5 in rated novice chase (12/1) at Cork (17.6f, good) 11 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Modest handicap form this year apart from fair fourth over 2m here in May, chasing lately.
4
|PU| (4) (66/1 -230%) Kaleosun
66
66/1(-230%)
(4) Kaleosun 66/1, Fared no better when tailed-off ninth of 12 in beginners chase at Tipperary (17.3f, good to soft, 40/1) on chasing debut 4 months ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. First run for yard after leaving Gordon Elliott. Disappointing since juvenile hurdle win for Gordon Elliott at Galway almost a year ago.
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
C&D winner CARLAS BIG JIM should appreciate stepping back up to this distance having raced over the minimum trip on his two most recent starts. A winner here in February, the six-year-old followed up at Gowran Park on his next outing. Although only fourth at Listowel recently, that form has subsequently been boosted. Wexford winner Win Some Lose Some had looked quite progressive prior to finishing in rear at Listowel last time. The Padraig Roche-trained gelding might be able to get back on track here with the quicker ground likely to suit. Course and distance winner Cozone has to be respected back at a venue where he has excelled in the past.
OLD BILL BARLEY has been steadily progressive this season and arriving on the back of a solid third at Tipperary earlier this month, Willie Mullins' 7-y-o could well be the way to go. The main danger may emerge from Junior Rattler, who was in good order when last seen in the spring, with Jeriko de Baune and Karacole, who was runner-up from this mark here back in May, rounding off the shortlist.
A course winner during a spell of good form last season, CARLAS BIG JIM should appreciate a return to a longer trip after two 2m runs
(13) Hardy Bloke 9/2, Winning staying hurdler in Ireland for Emmet Mullins. More encouraging signs from easing mark in this sphere, good second of 8 in handicap at Pontefract (18f, heavy) 17 days ago, suited by emphasis on stamina. Not dismissed for all the drop back in trip may not suit ideally. Visored. Sole win was novice hurdle (3m, heavy) in Ireland in March 2023; recent places; new visor.
12
2nd (12) (10/1 +50%) Rock N Roll Pinkie
10
10/1(+50%)
(12) Rock N Roll Pinkie 10/1, Bounced back to form to double her tally over C&D in June but not been in same form since, again showing signs of temperament (flashed tail) when eighth of 13 in handicap at Chester (14.4f, soft) 33 days ago. Others more persuasive. Clearcut winner over C&D (good to soft; unraced on worse) in June but disappointing since.
5
3rd (5) (11/2 +35%) Havaila
5.5
11/2(+35%)
(5) Havaila 11/2, Lightly-raced this year and showed himself back in better heart when fourth of 11 in handicap at Goodwood (2m, heavy) 11 days ago. Lines up operating from same mark but drop back to 1¾m may not suit ideally. Nearly off the mark on Flat in May (2m, soft); big player on that but not so good since.
4
4th (4) (7/1 -75%) Alpine Stroll
7
7/1(-75%)
(4) Alpine Stroll 7/1, C&D winner. 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Won 7-runner handicap at Yarmouth (11.5f, soft, 14/1) 9 days ago, battling well. Carries penalty. Definite possibilities returned to this longer trip. No handicap good thing under a 5lb penalty but he's respected as an in-form candidate.
9
5th (9) (33/1 -106%) Haarar
33
33/1(-106%)
(9) Haarar 33/1, Proved he still retains his ability in this sphere when runner-up at Thirsk in May and won back-to-back races over hurdles later that month. Not been in same form since under either code, however. Won two Flat races in 2022 and two novice hurdles this May; out of form since.
7
6th (7) (11/1 +21%) Corsican Caper
11
11/1(+21%)
(7) Corsican Caper 11/1, Proved better than ever re-united with this yard, gaining a fifth victory of 2024 in 10-runner handicap at Chester (15.9f) in September. Well below best when eighth of 10 in handicap at York (16.2f) 12 days ago but he appeals as a likely candidate to bounce back. Won at Chester (2m, heavy) last month; ran creditably next time but poorly 12 days ago.
2
7th (2) (10/1 -25%) Expressionless
10
10/1(-25%)
(2) Expressionless 10/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Yarmouth in July. 11/2, eighth of 9 in handicap at Redcar (14f, good to soft) 19 days ago, racing off the pace and never dangerous. Likely type to bounce back. Won on soft last term but ran poorly in two soft-ground races this year, including latest.
1
8th (1) (28/1 -40%) Ala Kaifi
28
28/1(-40%)
(1) Ala Kaifi 28/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, may have found race coming too soon when ninth of 10 in handicap (22/1) at Redcar (10f, good to soft) 29 days ago. Significantly back up in trip and refitting of a visor may help here. Well held over 1m2f on all three starts back in Britain lately; stamina to prove.
8
9th (8) (18/1 -300%) Thrilling Dream
18
18/1(-300%)
(8) Thrilling Dream 18/1, Steady improver tackling middle distances, career best when winning 5-runner handicap at Leicester (11.8f, good to firm) 85 days ago, in command entering final 1f and kept up to work. Feasible to think he can do better again now his stamina is tested further. 3-6 in handicaps, seriously in charge in small fields in July last two; unproven on soft.
6
10th (6) (16/1 -33%) Mister Camacho
16
16/1(-33%)
(6) Mister Camacho 16/1, Facile winner in the mud at Catterick (13.9f) in spring 2023. Absent since finishing respectable fifth of 11 in handicap at Haydock (16.2f, heavy) in July of last year and the market can prove a useful guide on this first start for 14 months. Won easily (1m6f, soft) in April on 2023 reappearance; much longer wait for 2024 return.
10
11th (10) (18/1 -13%) Diamand De Vindecy
18
18/1(-13%)
(10) Diamand De Vindecy 18/1, Winner at Haydock in June. Fifth of 7 in handicap (15/2) at Ffos Las (16f, heavy) 62 days ago, beaten 2f out. Blinkers back on. Needs a couple of these to falter. Won in June; out of form since but the return of some headgear might spark something.
11
12th (11) (13/2 +54%) Ebony Maw
6.5
13/2(+54%)
(11) Ebony Maw 13/2, Latest win at Ayr (15f) in October. Creditable sixth of 10 in handicap back at that venue (13.1f, good) 14 days ago, beaten 1f out. Handicapper looks to have him about right. Won twice on heavy last October and twice on good this year, including penultimate start.
3
13th (3) (11/1 -22%) Arcon
11
11/1(-22%)
(3) Arcon 11/1, Won an AW claimer at Chantilly last autumn. Better with each outing for present yard, second of 5 in handicap at Newcastle (16.2f) 23 days ago, edged out final 50 yds. Unexposed at this sort of trip and respected as a low-mileage 4-y-o. 2nd of five at Newcastle (2m, AW) latest when going beyond 1m4f for the first time.
14
14th (14) (150/1 -200%) Winter Life
150
150/1(-200%)
(14) Winter Life 150/1, First run since leaving Charlie Johnston when eighth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f, 150/1) 10 days ago, labouring 3f out and first beaten. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Passed over. 0-7 for Charlie Johnston and tailed off for new yard (AW debut) ten days ago; headgear now.
15:48 Nottingham Handicap (Class 5) 14f Race Class Flow
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Alpine Stroll burned the fingers of favourite-backers when turning over an odds-on shot at Yarmouth last week. His penalty means he competes from a mark 1lb higher than his revised rating, though, so preference is for THRILLING DREAM, who has been freshened up since completing a quickfire Leicester brace in the height of summer. His 95-rated half-brother has won on soft, and there is the potential for more improvement now he goes further. Arcon and Hardy Bloke shouldn't be far way, and Expressionless is better than he showed at Redcar.
In a wide-open race, it could just be worth siding with ALPINE STROLL. He arrives on the back of a battling success over shorter at Yarmouth 9 days ago and with a solid course record to call upon, he makes appeal under a penalty. Thrilling Dream for Ed Dunlop is another of interest now upped in trip in search of the hat-trick. Hardy Bloke with a visor enlisted and Arcon are just a couple of others to consider.
Cases can be made for the likes of Thrilling Dream, Havaila and Ebony Maw but ALPINE STROLL looks the safest option.
(1) Prince De Juilley 8/1, Knocking on the door before getting off the mark at Warwick in May but it's been mostly downhill since and he again looks vulnerable. Form has gone backwards since a breakthrough success; third last time but well held.
3
2nd (3) (10/3 +49%) Faerie Cutlass
3.333333
10/3(+49%)
(3) Faerie Cutlass 10/3, Successful at Worcester in May 2023 and hasn't done a great deal wrong since, most recently finishing third of 11 in a Warwick handicap (19f, good) last month. 1 lb lower now and she should make her presence felt. For one who stays this far it was a respectable show last time at Warwick over 2m3f.
7
3rd (7) (16/1 -33%) Newtonian
16
16/1(-33%)
(7) Newtonian 16/1, Belatedly off the mark when landing a handicap hurdle at Warwick (25f, good to soft) in May but followed that with an uninspiring performance at Bangor later that month. Absent since and it's probably safer to look elsewhere. Warwick winner in May but inconsistent and ran poorly three weeks later; others preferred.
8
4th (8) (11/1 +8%) Pooch
11
11/1(+8%)
(8) Pooch 11/1, Glimmers of ability in 4 runs for Harriet Dickin earlier this year but, having undergone a wind op during the summer, he hasn't troubled the judge in a couple of starts for his new yard. Has offered little in two handicaps for current yard following a wind operation.
10
5th (10) (13/2 +19%) Rubys Reward
6.5
13/2(+19%)
(10) Rubys Reward 13/2, Just 1 lb higher than for her Worcester success last summer and she has acquitted herself well the last twice, latterly finishing fifth of 11 at Fontwell (25.8f, good). Place possibilities. Not quite at her winning level in recent races but hasn't been running badly..
6
6th (6) (9/4 +100%) Absolutely Fine
2.25
9/4(+100%)
(6) Absolutely Fine 9/4, Nothing to shout about in his qualifying runs but there was certainly improvement when third in an 11-runner novices' handicap back from a break/wind op upped to 23f at Worcester (good). Remains open to improvement for his leading yard. Had no excuses when a beaten favourite on his handicap debut but it was a solid run.
11
7th (11) (200/1 -150%) The Last Melon
200
200/1(-150%)
(11) The Last Melon 200/1, This veteran remains winless following 24 starts overall (Flat and jumps) and he can only be watched on the back of a long layoff. Modest performer who has yet to win a race and returning from a mammoth absence.
2
8th (2) (20/1 +50%) Mac's Xpress
20
20/1(+50%)
(2) Mac's Xpress 20/1, Still looking for first success and he's hard to warm to on the back of a very low-key debut for this yard at Fontwell last month. Ex-Irish maiden who ran no race on his recent stable debut at Fontwell (3m2f).
4
|PU| (4) (6/1 +57%) Ginger Jonny
6
6/1(+57%)
(4) Ginger Jonny 6/1, This point winner hasn't cut much ice under Rules so far and while it's still early days, a significant step forward will be needed if he's to play a leading role here. Tailed off in all four hurdles, the latest his handicap debut over 2m4f in April.
5
|PU| (5) (10/1 -43%) Propelled
10
10/1(-43%)
(5) Propelled 10/1, From a top yard and a reproduction of his second-placed effort at Stratford in July would give him a fighting chance. However, that was followed by a tame display at Fontwell and the first-time blinkers will need to work the oracle if he's to get his head in front. He soon capitulated after a mistake three out at Fontwell a month ago.
15:55 Ludlow Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 24f Race Class Flow
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ABSOLUTELY FINE put in a career-best effort when filling third place on his handicap debut over 2m7f at Worcester last month and that form gives him a big chance in this moderate event. Propelled and Newtonian both failed to fire on their most recent outings but are players based on previous form, while Faerie Cutlass and Prince De Juilley also make the shortlist.
If there is one of these who is better than their current mark it's surely ABSOLUTELY FINE, who shaped well when third on his handicap debut at Worcester last month and he can be expected to build on that here. Faerie Cutlass gets the nod for forecast purposes ahead of Rubys Reward.
Kim Bailey's FAERIE CUTLASS (nap) needs further than the 2m3f she ran over a month ago so that was a good run all things considered.
(1) Plaisir Des Flos 11/4, Made it 4-4 in handicaps when landing the odds at Perth (20.2f, soft) on latest start in April. Only a 5-y-o, so there's good reason to believe that he will have more to offer this season. Made it 4-4 in handicaps when winning at Perth in April and had something to spare.
7
2nd (7) (15/8 +46%) Mr Hope Street
1.875
15/8(+46%)
(7) Mr Hope Street 15/8, Looked a totally different proposition upped to around 2½m on final 2 starts of last season, bagging handicaps at Market Rasen and Uttoxeter. 5 lb for latter success looks fair enough and this 6-y-o remains open to improvement. Won two in a row in the spring and this unexposed 6yo could still be well treated.
6
3rd (6) (28/1 -133%) Half Track
28
28/1(-133%)
(6) Half Track 28/1, Lightly-raced and poor completion rate (primarily over fences) since landing an Ayr novice hurdle back in December 2021. Best to look elsewhere. Still lightly raced but career hasn't gone to plan since novice h'dle win in December 2021.
10
4th (10) (4/1 +71%) Enemy At The Gate
4
4/1(+71%)
(10) Enemy At The Gate 4/1, Remains a maiden following 12 starts in this sphere but he didn't do much wrong in half-a-dozen starts last season. Has undergone a wind op ahead of this seasonal reappearance and he will be a danger to all if fully tuned-up. Remains a maiden after 14 starts but consistent and has good course form; each-way claims.
4
5th (4) (14/1 -27%) My Friend Yeats
14
14/1(-27%)
(4) My Friend Yeats 14/1, Maiden point winner in May and bettered his Rules debut display when going close at Cartmel in July. However, he failed to reproduce that next time and needs to raise his game now pitched into a handicap. Went close at Cartmel in July; lesser run since but not discounted on handicap debut.
2
6th (2) (7/1 +30%) Mount Gallion
7
7/1(+30%)
(2) Mount Gallion 7/1, Huntingdon maiden winner in March before running no sort of a race on handicap bow here later that month. However, step back in right direction when second upped to 2½m on return at Sedgefield and he's an each-way contender. Reappeared with 12l second at Sedgefield last month and could build on that performance.
8
7th (8) (22/1 +12%) Vocal Duke
22
22/1(+12%)
(8) Vocal Duke 22/1, Losing run mounting up and while he was placed on his penultimate start off this mark at Cartmel in August, his subsequent display at Perth was poor. Inconsistent and tailed off last time, but he's shown spark this season and goes well here.
12
8th (12) (11/1 +56%) Lady Hamilton
11
11/1(+56%)
(12) Lady Hamilton 11/1, Still a maiden and while she was placed 3 times on the bounce during the summer, this looks tough from out of the weights. Fair third on last three starts in June but she's now 0-20 and is 6lb out of the handicap.
11
9th (11) (66/1 -65%) Lovely Moon
66
66/1(-65%)
(11) Lovely Moon 66/1, Fair ex-Irish hurdler/chaser who has not been seen out subsequent to a poor effort back hurdling here (17.2f, heavy) 2 years ago. Readily passed over. 9yo who is on a reduced mark but may be best watched on first outing since October 2022.
16:05 Carlisle Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Four from four and raised a total of 29lb since switching to handicaps in March, Plaisir Des Flos will be a real threat if returning at the top of his game. Even so, the Dan Skelton-trained MR HOPE STREET might prove too strong. The Jet Away gelding benefitted from a step up in trip when winning over an extended 2m4f at Market Rasen in April before following up at Uttoxeter the following month, being eased down towards the finish. He's 5lb higher but might still be improving. The race-fit Broughshane is also taken seriously.
PLAISIR DES FLOS improved in leaps and bounds when switched to handicaps last season and, with the likelihood of even better to come from this unexposed 5-y-o, he is taken to pick up where he left off by making a winning seasonal reappearance here. Broughshane and the hat-trick seeking Mr Hope Street rate the main dangers in that order of preference.
The Dan Skelton-trained MR HOPE STREET won his last two starts in the spring and this unexposed 6yo can complete a hat-trick.
(1) Shecouldbeanything 10/3, Useful winner over hurdles who made it 2 wins from 3 starts in this sphere when taking 6-runner Like A Butterfly Novices' Chase at Tipperary (20.1f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Likely more to come yet. Talented 136-rated hurdler, has taken well to chasing, looks set to complete a hat-trick.
3
2nd (3) (6/5 +31%) Space Tourist
1.2
6/5(+31%)
(3) Space Tourist 6/5, Three-time winner over hurdles who confirmed promise of her chase debut effort when winning at Tramore (22f, good to soft, 11/8) in August. Below that level at Sligo latest but must enter calculations here. Won a mares' beginners' at Tramore, jumped to the left when beaten favourite at Sligo.
4
3rd (4) (25/1 +75%) Andyourbirdcansing
25
25/1(+75%)
(4) Andyourbirdcansing 25/1, Fair hurdler. Fair winner at 18f over hurdles. Fourth of 8 in handicap chase (25/1) at Tramore (15.5f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Up against it. Kept busy since a maiden hurdle win at Sligo in June, this is ambitious for 99-rated mare.
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
The progressive SHECOULDBEANYTHING can complete her hat-trick over fences. The Gordon Elliott-trained seven-year-old finished runner-up at Galway on her chasing debut, before winning on her next two starts. A Grade 3 winner at Tipperary last time, she should find this easier despite having to concede weight to her rivals. Listed hurdle winner Space Tourist has yet to reach those same heights since switching to fences. Although successful at Tramore in August, the Willie Mullins-trained mare has been beaten either side of that win. Almost certainly capable of better, the daughter of Jet Away rates the main threat. Calico enters the equation too.
SHECOULDBEANYTHING is going the right way over fences and can notch her third success over the larger obstacles here. Space Tourist looks the likeliest danger.
136-rated hurdler SHECOULDBEANYTHING has established a winning habit over fences and can complete a hat-trick
(1) West Acre 11/8, Posted fairly-useful form when scoring on debut at Newcastle (5f) last month and backed that up with good second of 11 in novice at Kempton (6f, 5/4) 22 days ago. Sets the standard. Short price when winning on his debut (5f, Tapeta); will be happier back down in trip.
4
2nd (4) (13/8 +54%) Nahi
1.625
13/8(+54%)
(4) Nahi 13/8, Promising type. Fifth of 11 in novice at Kempton (6f, 4/1) 22 days ago, doing too much too soon. Tongue strap on first time. Should improve. Debut Nottingham fourth reads well; one to consider back down in trip in a tongue-tie.
6
3rd (6) (22/1 +12%) Star Chorus
22
22/1(+12%)
(6) Star Chorus 22/1, Once-raced maiden. 33/1 and hooded, last of 10 in novice at Nottingham (6.1f, heavy) on debut 15 days ago, slowly away. Likely to need more time. 33-1 for his heavy-ground debut a fortnight ago, when finishing tailed off.
8
4th (8) (15/2 -114%) Thecla
7.5
15/2(-114%)
(8) Thecla 15/2, Promising type who opened account at third time of asking in 4-runner maiden at Hamilton (6f, good, 11/10) 31 days ago, driven out. Should have more to offer. Hamilton win continued the progress; has a penalty but shouldn't mind the drop from 6f.
7
5th (7) (50/1 -79%) Youvegotoshowmeluv
50
50/1(-79%)
(7) Youvegotoshowmeluv 50/1, Twice-raced maiden. 5/1, last of 9 in maiden at Beverley (5f, good to firm) 36 days ago, shaped as if amiss. Hood on 1st time. Others preferred. Everything went wrong last time and hopefully the hood will help keep him calmer.
3
6th (3) (6/1 -71%) Bad Habits
6
6/1(-71%)
(3) Bad Habits 6/1, Once-raced maiden. Third of 9 in novice at Redcar (6f, soft, 10/1) on debut 6 days ago, sticking to task. Should progress. Inclined to wander from an outside stall when shaping well on debut last Friday; player.
2
7th (2) (66/1 -100%) Another Bungle
66
66/1(-100%)
(2) Another Bungle 66/1, Once-raced maiden. 22/1, seventh of 9 in maiden at Beverley (5f, good to firm) on debut 36 days ago. Improvement required. Blew the start/needed the experience at Beverley last month; will need to improve a deal.
9
8th (9) (50/1 -100%) Elland Road Girl
50
50/1(-100%)
(9) Elland Road Girl 50/1, Twice-raced maiden. Fourth of 8 in novice at this course (6.1f, 14/1) 7 days ago. Likely one for handicaps down the line. Didn't look to see out 6f from the front here latest; may find life easier in nurseries.
10
9th (10) (80/1 -21%) Goldikodi
80
80/1(-21%)
(10) Goldikodi 80/1, Foaled April 28. €62,000 foal, £20,000 2-y-o, Kodi Bear filly. Closely related to smart 5f winner Tajalla. Dam 2-y-o 6f winner. Market check advised on debut. Trainer's two juvenile winners went in second and third time out; watch the market.
5
10th (5) (200/1 -100%) Sharp Sand
200
200/1(-100%)
(5) Sharp Sand 200/1, Once-raced maiden. Last of 9 in maiden (50/1) at Beverley (5f, good to firm) on debut 36 days ago. Hard to recommend. Poor Beverley debut last month, when finishing last at 50-1.
16:20 Southwell Stakes (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow
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WEST ACRE made an eye-catching winning debut at Newcastle last month before posting a respectable second-placed finish over 6f under a penalty at Kempton 22 days ago. With those experiences to draw upon, further success is attainable with Liam Wright's 5lb claim a notable asset on these terms. Hamilton winner Thecla can also go well if, like the selection, she copes with dropping back to the minimum trip. Elland Road Girl is open to progression but needs to march on from what she has shown so far.
Preference is for NAHI, who showed plenty of speed over a longer trip at Kempton earlier this month and remains with potential. West Acre and Thecla rate the principal dangers.
The return to 5f on Tapeta looks ideal for WEST ACRE and he can confirm recent Kempton superiority over Nahi.
(1) Cresta Cat 13/2, 66/1, won 9-runner handicap at Brighton (1¼m, heavy) 7 days ago. Not obviously well treated under a penalty but will be at home on the ground. Off the mark by short head at Brighton (1m2f, soft) one week ago, making most; 5lb penalty.
9
2nd (9) (11/1 +21%) Martin Spirit
11
11/1(+21%)
(9) Martin Spirit 11/1, Winner at Epsom in July. Creditable fourth of 8 in handicap at Windsor (11.5f, heavy, 3/1) 10 days ago. Weakened late on over 11.4f on heavy ten days ago and he's a serious each-way contender.
11
3rd (11) (22/1 -57%) Recorwoman
22
22/1(-57%)
(11) Recorwoman 22/1, Unreliable but is a former C&D winner on heavy. Bit below form fifth of 13 in handicap (22/1) at Hamilton (8.3f, soft) 50 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Back up in trip. Has fared best on soft/heavy when on turf but no great upturn with it on latest outing.
7
4th (7) (25/1 -108%) Cariad
25
25/1(-108%)
(7) Cariad 25/1, Bit below form sixth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 11/1) 10 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. 0-11 on turf; others have more pressing claims, including as she is unraced over this far.
4
5th (4) (22/1 -38%) Leap Year Lad
22
22/1(-38%)
(4) Leap Year Lad 22/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 50/1, ninth of 14 in handicap at Redcar (1¼m, good to soft) 19 days ago. Blinkers back on. Others are more obvious. Sparked only once (early June) this season; soundly beaten over 1m2f on soft 19 days ago.
2
6th (2) (10/3 +63%) Kehlani
3.333333
10/3(+63%)
(2) Kehlani 10/3, Twelve runs since last win in 2023. 12/1 and blinkered first time, creditable third of 6 in handicap at Haydock (10.5f, heavy) 27 days ago. Not quite as good as last year but latest start (1m2f, heavy) gives her a place chance.
10
7th (10) (11/2 +31%) Lhebayeb
5.5
11/2(+31%)
(10) Lhebayeb 11/2, 6/1, creditable third of 11 in handicap at Windsor (11.5f, heavy) 10 days ago, keeping on after hampered. Interesting from this mark. Latest start was her most positive show this season and she may well build on it.
6
8th (6) (28/1 -75%) Golden Delite
28
28/1(-75%)
(6) Golden Delite 28/1, 16/1, sixth of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (1½m) 5 days ago. First-time blinkers need to have a positive effect. 0-10, disappointing; unraced on worse than good to soft; blinkers join his other equipment.
5
9th (5) (11/4 +39%) Fougere
2.75
11/4(+39%)
(5) Fougere 11/4, C&D winner in July. 10/3, respectable fourth of 13 in handicap at Bath (1¼m, soft) 23 days ago. C&D win in July; short-headed next time and ran respectably at Bath (heavy) on latest.
8
10th (8) (13/2 +13%) San Francisco Bay
6.5
13/2(+13%)
(8) San Francisco Bay 13/2, 22/1, creditable second of 13 in handicap at Bath (1¼m, soft) 23 days ago. Claims if he can back that up. Front-runner; upped from 7f to 1m2f at Bath (heavy) last time and came second of 13.
12
11th (12) (22/1 -38%) Tiberio Force
22
22/1(-38%)
(12) Tiberio Force 22/1, Just one win from 27 starts but it did come over C&D. Twelfth of 15 in handicap at Thirsk (1½m, good, 9/1) 38 days ago. Others are preferred. Sole win (27 races) was over C&D in 2022; bits of form this term give him a place chance.
16:25 Nottingham Handicap (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
Cresta Cat burst back into life to spring a surprise at Brighton last week, a performance attributed to the rain-affected conditions. He could certainly prove it was no fluke but a safer option appears to be KEHLANI, who responded well to blinkers to take third behind a subsequent dual winner at Haydock. Ballsbridge remains a maiden but usually runs his race, while San Francisco Bay took a step back in the right direction when upped to this distance at Bath, finishing a couple of lengths ahead of Fougere.
A chance is taken on LHEBAYEB who shaped quite well when finishing third after meeting trouble at Windsor last week and has dropped to 4 lb below the mark she defied last autumn. Ballsbridge has been knocking on the door over 1m lately and will be threat if seeing it out back up in trip. The shortlist is completed by San Francisco Bay who was runner-up on his first attempt over this trip at Bath earlier in the month.
Most of the field have realistic each-way claims, with LHEBAYEB, Martin Spirit and Cresta Cat top of the list.
(9) Karakoram 12/1, Fifteen runs since last win in March 2023 and was well below form when last seen in June. Good course record and his mark has never been lower; well below par the last twice..
5
2nd (5) (7/1 -8%) Horizon D'or
7
7/1(-8%)
(5) Horizon D'or 7/1, Back from 11 months off when creditable fourth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Fontwell (25.8f, good, 9/1) 30 days ago. Entitled to build on that and merits consideration. 3m and 3m2f winner last autumn on good to soft; may not want conditions to quicken..
1
3rd (1) (5/1 +23%) Pearl Island
5
5/1(+23%)
(1) Pearl Island 5/1, Found improvement when good fifth of 10 in handicap hurdle at this course (21.2f, good to firm) in May and looks worth another crack at this longer trip. Not out of things. Nephew of stablemate Bretney, and still has the potential to prove a stayer himself..
4
4th (4) (16/1 0%) G'day Aussie
16
16/1(0%)
(4) G'day Aussie 16/1, Ran creditably when last seen at Huntingdon (15.8f) 11 months ago but is untried over this sort of trip and others are more convincing. 4lb below last winning mark; length of absence offputting; tries a new trip today..
2
5th (2) (5/2 +0%) Opera King
2.5
5/2(+0%)
(2) Opera King 5/2, Posted best effort in this sphere when creditable second of 9 in handicap at Market Rasen (18.6f, good to firm, 11/2) 26 days ago, rallying. This longer trip should suit and he holds strong claims. Beaten under 2l on last month's handicap debut (2m3f, good); player if jumping better..
3
6th (3) (4/1 -45%) R Bernard
4
4/1(-45%)
(3) R Bernard 4/1, Off the mark in good style at Stratford (26.4f) in April and followed up in 8-runner handicap hurdle at same course (22f) the following month. 5 lb higher on return to action but must enter calculations. Dual Stratford winner when last seen, including over further; fair-looking 5lb raise..
10
7th (10) (12/1 +40%) Pollyonesock
12
12/1(+40%)
(10) Pollyonesock 12/1, Limited form in bumpers/hurdles and no signs of improvement, back from 5 months off, at Huntingdon recently. Tries longer trip now. First completion in a while latest; to be seen whether she needs this sort of trip..
7
8th (7) (17/2 -6%) Ann D'arabie
8.5
17/2(-6%)
(7) Ann D'arabie 17/2, Hasn't made much impact in a trio of novice hurdles so far, well beaten at Huntingdon (20.7f) when last seen in January. However, no surprise to see her fare better on switch to handicaps. Form in qualifying runs wasn't startling, but mark could have been worse; tongue-tie on..
6
9th (6) (12/1 +0%) Caspers Court
12
12/1(+0%)
(6) Caspers Court 12/1, Dual winner early last year but rather gone backwards since and was held when unseating rider in handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot latest. Stable stalwart finds himself on a career-low mark; two lesser runs since second in May..
16:30 Ludlow Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 24f Race Class Flow
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The hat-trick seeking R Bernard has to be of interest on his return to action, but marginal preference is for OPERA KING. The four-year-old only found one too good on his handicap bow at Market Rasen last month and that recent run could just give him the edge. Horizon D'or edges out Pearl Island and G'day Aussie to be best of the rest.
Preference is for OPERA KING, who found improvement when runner-up at Market Rasen last month and remains relatively low mileage. Horizon d'Or and R Bernard are feared most.
The time may be nearing where PEARL ISLAND proves his future is rosier over stayers' trips. R Bernard rates the logical danger.
(5) Mykonos St John 17/2, C&D winner. Latest win here in September. Creditable 2¼ lengths fourth of 11 to Cerulean Summer in handicap (17/2) at this course (9.5f) 10 days ago. May find it tough to turn the form around. C&D winner last month; close to that form back here (9.5f; fourth) latest; not ruled out..
12
2nd (12) (10/1 +17%) Just Typical
10
10/1(+17%)
(12) Just Typical 10/1, 18/1, good second of 10 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 16 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Not dismissed. Needs to back up his second at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) and if he can, he's not written off..
4
3rd (4) (15/2 -67%) Harbour Vision
7.5
15/2(-67%)
(4) Harbour Vision 15/2, 4-time C&D winner. Good second of 12 in handicap (11/1) at this C&D 5 days ago. Another bold show seems likely. Multiple course winner; nabbed close home over C&D latest; prominent racer; player..
11
4th (11) (4/1 +0%) Come On John
4
4/1(+0%)
(11) Come On John 4/1, Bit below form fourth of 9 in minor event (12/1) at Brighton (11.9f, good) 77 days ago. Sold from Michael Attwater 4,800 gns in August and starts out for new yard off basement mark. Interesting. Form has tailed off since the spring; changed hands for 4,800gns in August; bit to prove..
3
5th (3) (20/1 -100%) Alexander James
20
20/1(-100%)
(3) Alexander James 20/1, Course winner. Twenty runs since last win in 2023. Respectable sixth of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f, 8/1) 12 days ago. Up in trip. Merits consideration. Course winner; competitive mark but no handicap win since 2021 and has a bit to prove..
1
6th (1) (8/1 +20%) Billy Mcgarry
8
8/1(+20%)
(1) Billy Mcgarry 8/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in May. 15/2, creditable fourth of 12 in handicap at this C&D. Off 142 days. Can give a good account if tuned up after a break. C&D winner; record when fresh isn't good but if he can defy that he's an each-way player..
2
7th (2) (17/2 -113%) Cerulean Summer
8.5
17/2(-113%)
(2) Cerulean Summer 17/2, Career best when winning 11-runner handicap (13/2) at this course (9.5f) 10 days ago. Going the right way and worth a chance to follow up despite reservations about the sluggish starts. 9.5f win here last week was a career best; can be slowly away; player under a 6lb penalty..
8
8th (8) (9/2 +25%) Cobh Harbour
4.5
9/2(+25%)
(8) Cobh Harbour 9/2, 4/1, creditable third of 12 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f) 14 days ago. Likely to be on the premises again. Lost two places close home at Chelmsford (1m) latest; up 1lb; should be thereabouts..
6
9th (6) (20/1 -25%) Monks Mead
20
20/1(-25%)
(6) Monks Mead 20/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Eighth of 12 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f, 8/1) 12 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Cheekpieces back on. Below par lately and probably needs to improve on his best AW form to win this..
7
10th (7) (28/1 -75%) Hellavapace
28
28/1(-75%)
(7) Hellavapace 28/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Brighton in September. Eighth of 10 in handicap at Bath (8f, heavy, 25/1) 3 days ago. Quick turnaround is against her and others make more appeal. Has the ability to get involved but will need to put three lacklustre efforts behind her..
9
11th (9) (28/1 -12%) Sir Titan
28
28/1(-12%)
(9) Sir Titan 28/1, Course winner. 16/1, fourth of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW) 50 days ago. Not easy to make a case for. Best effort since the spring at Lingfield (1m) latest but others press stronger claims..
16:35 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 9f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
HARBOUR VISION looked the most likely winner for a long way before being worn down in the shadows of the post over C&D last weekend and, off an unchanged mark, it will be no surprise if he is able to atone for that near-miss. Cerulean Summer did it well when scoring over an extended 1m1f here recently and she merits a second look, for all that more will be required under her 6lb penalty. Cobh Harbour looks the pick of the remainder.
CERULEAN SUMMER has a tendency to put herself on the back foot out of the stalls, but she overcame it with an impressive display to open her account here 10 days and she's fancied to defy a penalty with the scope for better still. Harbour Vision is in form and boasts an excellent track record, so he's regarded the main threat ahead of Alexander James. Come On John is interesting starting out for James Owen.
The suggestion is HARBOUR VISION, who has a handy draw and showed last week that another course success may not be long in coming.
(7) Kilbrainy 22/1, Got off the mark in impressive style at Kelso (21f) last autumn but has disappointed in his 4 outings since. Can only be watched for the time being. Won at Kelso last October but he's struggled on his four starts since.
3
2nd (3) (9/4 -20%) Dominic's Fault
2.25
9/4(-20%)
(3) Dominic's Fault 9/4, Well-bred, rangy sort who overcame a lengthy absence to land a 6-runner novice at Leicester (2m, heavy) in January. Travelled well long way before fading into third at Lingfield a month later. Given time since and open to progress now switching to a handicap. Won Leicester novice in January; goes handicapping with yard in good form; respected.
5
3rd (5) (12/1 +14%) Drop Flight
12
12/1(+14%)
(5) Drop Flight 12/1, Landed 5-runner hunter at Exeter in March prior to falling early in the Foxhunters' Chase at Aintree the following month. However, his efforts over hurdles for present stable have been low key. Hunter chase winner in March but well beaten back over hurdles the last twice for new yard.
1
4th (1) (3/1 +40%) Got Your Back
3
3/1(+40%)
(1) Got Your Back 3/1, Off the mark on second of 4 starts in maiden/novice hurdles at Musselburgh (19.8f) last December. Disappointed next 2 starts but back on track following wind surgery when third of 9 on handicap debut at Market Rasen (20.6f) in May. Can build on that back from 5 months off. Fair third at Market Rasen in May and this lightly raced 6yo could be involved.
6
5th (6) (22/1 -120%) Joie More
22
22/1(-120%)
(6) Joie More 22/1, Made the frame in points and ran his best race to date under Rules (modest form) when second of 8 in a Kelso maiden (20.9f, soft) in March. Switch to handicaps in his favour on return and interesting if the market spoke in his favour. Has shown promise in a point and over hurdles, and could have potential off opening mark.
9
6th (9) (16/1 0%) Paddy O'mahler
16
16/1(0%)
(9) Paddy O'mahler 16/1, Still a maiden but showed some improvement when third of 9 in handicap hurdle at Newcastle (20.3f) in March. Never travelling when pulled up at Hexham (20f) when last seen in May and stable's runners have largely benefited from their first run of the campaign so far. On a competitive mark but made it 0-11 when pulled up at Hexham in May when last seen.
8
7th (8) (9/2 +59%) Maillot Blanc
4.5
9/2(+59%)
(8) Maillot Blanc 9/2, Looked rusty after 11 months off on his first run since leaving Sophie Leech when fifth of 8 in handicap hurdle here (17f) back in March. Absent again since but return to this longer trip in his favour judged on the pick of his form. Soundly beaten here in March when back from an absence; returns from more time off today.
4
|F| (4) (18/1 -13%) Famous Liss
18
18/1(-13%)
(4) Famous Liss 18/1, Finished alone in an Irish point and progressive form in 2m novice hurdles earlier this season, edged out close home at Hexham (16.2f) in June. Shaped as if he'd strip fitter for first start for 4 months when last of 6 in handicap hurdle at Kelso (20.9f) 18 days ago. Remains unexposed. Tailed off on recent handicap debut but may have needed the run; showed promise previously.
2
|U| (2) (9/2 -64%) One Eye On Vegas
4.5
9/2(-64%)
(2) One Eye On Vegas 9/2, Improved since fitting with cheekpieces, winning handicaps at Leicester and Hereford in January/February. Solid in-the-frame efforts next 2 starts, third of 16 in handicap at Ayr (24.3f) 6 months ago. Respected down in trip. Big improver in these cheekpieces earlier in the year; could play leading role on return.
16:40 Carlisle Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow
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ONE EYE ON VEGAS showed up well for a long way in a 0-125 over an extended 3m at Ayr when last seen in April and, eased in both trip and grade, the lightly-raced gelding could resume his progress on this seasonal return. Got Your Back offered encouragement on his handicap bow at Market Rasen having undergone wind surgery prior and any further improvement would bring him into the reckoning. Famous Liss is another worth considering for the in-form Stuart Coltherd team.
DOMINIC'S FAULT evidently hasn't been the easiest to train but there was plenty of encouragement to take from his hurdles exploits upon returning from a lengthy break earlier this year and, remaining with potential, he's taken to make an immediate impact now handicapping. One Eye On Vegas and Got Your Back are interesting alternatives.
Cheekpieces prompted improvement from ONE EYE ON VEGAS earlier this year and he is selected to make a winning return to action.
(7) Winding River 9/2, 11/2 and blinkered for 1st time, creditable second of 9 in handicap chase at Downpatrick (23.5f, good to soft) 34 days ago, rallying. Respected back down in trip. Found one too good when upped to 23.5f at Downpatrick latest; likely to go well again.
9
2nd (9) (10/3 +58%) Clonbury Bridge
3.333333
10/3(+58%)
(9) Clonbury Bridge 10/3, Latest win in hurdle at Cork in March. 8/1, creditable third of 15 in handicap hurdle at Listowel (18f, soft) 29 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Has good chance on pick of form. Three-time winner over hurdles is 1-11 over fences; well treated back chasing.
5
3rd (5) (9/1 -100%) Lake Chad
9
9/1(-100%)
(5) Lake Chad 9/1, 4/1, proved as good as ever when winning 8-runner handicap chase at Tramore (15.5f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Return to this longer trip will hold no fears and respected in this groove for all his revised mark demands more. In great form of late, winning two handicaps but 7lb hike makes life tougher here; chance.
3
4th (3) (10/1 -186%) General Clermont
10
10/1(-186%)
(3) General Clermont 10/1, 2 wins from 5 runs this season. Latest win in chase at Wexford in August. Fell in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (20f, good, 9/2) 9 days ago, second when coming down heavily 2 out. Respected provided he's over those exertions returned to chasing. Travelling well when a faller over hurdles at Punchestown; big player if he's recovered.
2
5th (2) (10/3 -21%) Ah Remy Martin
3.333333
10/3(-21%)
(2) Ah Remy Martin 10/3, Progressive hurdler who made the perfect start over fences when winning 5-runner novice chase at Cork (17.6f, good) on debut over fences 11 days ago. Looks the type to do better again so very much of interest on handicap debut in this sphere. Got off the mark in this sphere in a Cork novice, although his jumping needs to improve.
8
6th (8) (11/1 +31%) Kilmurry Jj
11
11/1(+31%)
(8) Kilmurry Jj 11/1, Latest win in chase at Limerick (21.8f) in May. 10/1, fourth of 7 in handicap chase at Galway (18.2f, good to soft) 16 days ago. Present mark demands that little bit more. Little impact lately, doing best work late when fourth at Galway; others preferred.
4
7th (4) (14/1 -27%) Faux Fur
14
14/1(-27%)
(4) Faux Fur 14/1, Fair chaser. Fourth of 7 in novice chase (11/1) at Sligo (17.6f, good) 22 days ago, mistakes not aiding her cause. Not discounted on just her second start in handicaps in this sphere. In top hands but more needed on her handicap debut in this sphere.
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|PU| (1) (9/2 +63%) Routine Excellence
4.5
9/2(+63%)
(1) Routine Excellence 9/2, Off the mark for season in12-runner claiming hurdle at Bellewstown (20.5f, good) in August. However, failed by a long way to back that up when pulled up after 3 out in handicap hurdle at Listowel (24f, soft) 29 days ago. Returns to chasing now. Pulled up at Listowel but this is easier and the drop in trip will help back over fences.
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
A winner at Cork on his debut over fences earlier this month, AH REMY MARTIN can make a successful transition into handicap company. The lightly raced son of Walk In The Park had shown promise in decent maiden hurdles over the winter months. Having finished in the frame on his two most recent runs over flights, the six-year-old made an instant impact on his chasing debut. Given his unexposed profile, the Thomas Gibney-trained gelding looks the one to beat. Lake Chad arrives here in winning form having won two of his last three starts. Although somewhat of a Tramore specialist, the gelding has twice been runner-up here. Clonbury Bridge is another to consider on his return to the larger obstacles.
Progressive over hurdles, AH REMY MARTIN made the perfect start over fences when landing a Cork maiden 11 days ago and, with the return to further looking likely to suit now handicapping, he looks to have plenty going for him again. General Clermont, Clonbury Bridge and Lake Chad, who arrives in rude health, are others to consider.
GENERAL CLERMONT was travelling sweetly when a faller at Punchestown latest and he's taken to get back on track back over fences
(1) Beauty Queen 7/2, Winner on debut at Beverley in July. Has failed to build on that in 2 subsequent runs at York but it was a listed race latterly and it's still early days. Makes AW debut. Respected. Has gone backwards from debut success; will need big revival if she's to defy a penalty.
4
2nd (4) (15/2 -67%) Target Man
7.5
15/2(-67%)
(4) Target Man 15/2, Fair maiden. 11/2, third of 7 in novice at Wolverhampton (6f) 31 days ago. Vulnerable for win purposes unless finding improvement. The drop from 6f may help but he'll need to bounce back from a lesser effort last time.
3
3rd (3) (6/5 +40%) Reservardo
1.2
6/5(+40%)
(3) Reservardo 6/5, Profitable colt who displayed plenty of ability when runner-up on first 2 outings. Possibly unsuited by soft ground when a below-form third at Sandown 6 weeks ago. The one to beat judged on his first 2 efforts. Bumped into a two useful winners before not seeing it out on soft ground latest; player.
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4th (8) (14/1 +30%) Step Along
14
14/1(+30%)
(8) Step Along 14/1, 33/1, seventh of 10 in novice (33/1) at Kempton (6f) on debut 13 days ago, very slowly away. Open to progress. Not beaten far at a big price on her 6f Polytrack debut and she is one to note.
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5th (9) (16/1 +0%) Tiva
16
16/1(+0%)
(9) Tiva 16/1, €100,000 Mehmas filly. Dam, sprint maiden, closely related to very smart winner up to 7f Tasleet. Would enter the reckoning if the betting speaks in her favour. 100,000euros yearling; trainer 5-15 with 2yos on the AW this year; the market will guide.
7
6th (7) (5/1 +9%) Kalahari Blue
5
5/1(+9%)
(7) Kalahari Blue 5/1, Fair maiden. 5/4, second of 11 in maiden at Nottingham (6f, good) 72 days ago. Makes AW debut. Bumped into one at Nottingham and the sex allowance brings her into the equation.
2
7th (2) (14/1 -56%) Packetofbiscuits
14
14/1(-56%)
(2) Packetofbiscuits 14/1, 80/1, fourth of 11 in novice at Kempton (6f) on debut 22 days ago. Should have more to offer. Shaped with promise from off the pace on 6f debut but this drop in trip may not be optimal.
10
8th (10) (28/1 -100%) True Power
28
28/1(-100%)
(10) True Power 28/1, 10/1, fourth of 8 in novice at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) on debut. Off 92 days. Likely to improve. Dam won second time out for the yard; needs to improve upon turf debut effort in July.
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9th (6) (125/1 -400%) Blue Rinse
125
125/1(-400%)
(6) Blue Rinse 125/1, Morandi half-sister to several winners, including French winner up to 1m Livrable and French 11.2f-12.5f winner Wukolina. Dam US winner up to 8.5f. Wears blinkers on debut. Blinkered newcomer; trainer is 4-82 with 2yos over the past five seasons (0-34 on the AW).
16:55 Southwell Stakes (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow
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RESERVARDO is best treated at these weights and, despite a slightly disappointing effort on soft ground at Sandown last time, the son of Profitable rates the one to beat. There should also be more to come from Kalahari Blue, who seems to be getting better with each start and rates a key player after her near-miss at Nottingham most recently. Target Man is another appealing option cutting back in trip.
If RESERVARDO can recapture the form he showed on his first 2 outings he should prove a tough nut to crack. This is a drop in grade for Beauty Queen and she's second choice ahead of Nottingham runner-up Kalahari Blue.
Open to improvement having needed her debut, STEP ALONG is chanced in a competitive novice. Reservardo is second choice.
(6) Dream Pirate 13/2, Twelve runs since last win in 2023. 25/1, sixth of 9 in handicap at Yarmouth (1m, good to soft) 17 days ago. Not easy to make a good case for. Respectable shows this term (not so good on last two outings) and he has a career-low mark.
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2nd (7) (18/1 -64%) Hurricane Power
18
18/1(-64%)
(7) Hurricane Power 18/1, Winner at Windsor (1m, good) in September. 7/1, ninth of 12 in handicap at Chelmsford (1m) since, racing closer to pace than ideal. Off the mark on penultimate start (1m, good); well below form on AW 12 days later.
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3rd (4) (7/2 +42%) Johnjay
3.5
7/2(+42%)
(4) Johnjay 7/2, 9/4, respectable fourth of 13 in handicap at Bath (1m, soft) 23 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Merits consideration. Three minor honours from five starts this term, including when back on soft last time.
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4th (3) (5/2 +25%) Temper Trap
2.5
5/2(+25%)
(3) Temper Trap 5/2, On a hat-trick after 7f wins in the mud at Leicester and Redcar in recent weeks. Just as good over this trip and a penalty may not prevent him completing a hat-trick in his current mood. Won comfortably over 7f at Leicester and Redcar last two starts; 6lb higher than last time.
12
5th (12) (9/2 +68%) Pearl Sands
4.5
9/2(+68%)
(12) Pearl Sands 9/2, Winner at Ffos Las (heavy) in August. Creditable 4¼ lengths third of 14 to Temper Trap in handicap (17/2) at Leicester (7f, heavy) 16 days ago. Likely to be in the shake-up with ground conditions to suit. Creditable 3rd at Leicester (7f, heavy) latest but he was no match for winner Temper Trap.
14
6th (14) (12/1 +14%) Likleman
12
12/1(+14%)
(14) Likleman 12/1, Winner at Hamilton (1m, soft) in September. Creditable third of 11 in handicap at Hamilton (8.3f, good to soft, 10/1) 24 days ago. Won at Hamilton (1m, heavy) in September; good third there (1m, soft) on latest start.
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7th (1) (22/1 -100%) Gunsight
22
22/1(-100%)
(1) Gunsight 22/1, Fair maiden in Ireland for Michael O'Meara. Fitted with cheekpieces (replacing blinkers) on this first outing for new trainer Michael Dods. Interesting to see how he goes in the betting. Ex-Irish; same owner and well down the weights, so a case can be made on British debut.
13
8th (13) (100/1 -100%) Supernova Steps
100
100/1(-100%)
(13) Supernova Steps 100/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Last of 9 in novice at Redcar (7f, good, 200/1) 29 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Could only consider if backed. Second start (7f, good) hinted at ability; market may guide on handicap debut.
2
9th (2) (14/1 -40%) Daisy Roots
14
14/1(-40%)
(2) Daisy Roots 14/1, Latest win at Windsor in September. Respectable fourth of 12 in handicap (3/1) at Windsor (1m, good) 38 days ago. Had a soft-ground win in 2023; 1m wins at Salisbury and Windsor on two of last four starts.
11
10th (11) (18/1 -50%) Ya Rayah
18
18/1(-50%)
(11) Ya Rayah 18/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable third of 10 in handicap (16/1) at Yarmouth (1m, soft) 9 days ago. Claims if he can build on that. Competitive for the first time when third of ten at Yarmouth (1m, soft) nine days ago.
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11th (9) (16/1 -33%) Cuban Fiesta
16
16/1(-33%)
(9) Cuban Fiesta 16/1, Fair maiden. 4/1, below form third of 10 in handicap at Southwell (1m) 28 days ago. Best efforts on Tapeta; there's more for him to prove on turf.
5
12th (5) (33/1 -136%) Ring Of Gold
33
33/1(-136%)
(5) Ring Of Gold 33/1, Nineteen runs since last win in 2022. 10/3, creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at Carlisle (7f) good to soft) in June. Off since. Back up in trip. Last won in 2022 and he's never won on turf (16 attempts) but usually seriously involved.
17:00 Nottingham Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow
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TEMPER TRAP has hit a rich vein of form of late and stepping up just beyond a mile may eke out further improvement as he looks to land the hat-trick on the back of comfortable successes over 7f at Leicester and Redcar. A winner of two of her last four starts, Daisy Roots must enter calculations, along with Johnjay and Cuban Fiesta, who has made the frame twice since joining new connections.
TEMPER TRAP looks good for a hat-trick in his current rich vein of form. Johnjay returned from a break with a decent fourth at Bath at the start of this month and is second choice ahead of Brian Ellison's Pearl Sands, who goes well in the mud.
With the aid of almost a career-low mark initially, TEMPER TRAP (nap) has staged a serious resurgence recently and can win again.
(4) Ask Brewster 11/2, Showed improved form to get off the mark under Rules reverted to patient tactics in 7-runner handicap hurdle at Chepstow (19.4f, soft) back in March. Won sole start in points so that augurs well for his prospects over the larger obstacles. Stable form a slight worry, however. 2m5f point and (latest) 2m3f hurdles winner; likely to stay 3m; untried on good..
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2nd (1) (4/5 +60%) Ballintubber Boy
0.8
4/5(+60%)
(1) Ballintubber Boy 4/5, Made it 3 wins from as many starts at Huntingdon (25f, good) 16 days ago, proving better than ever from a mark 7 lb higher than when landing the same race in 2023. Yard in fine form and can make the smooth transition to fences provided his jumping holds up (has been clumsy). 7-16 over hurdles (many wins over stayers' trips); up 5lb, but no ground concerns..
2
3rd (2) (7/4 +13%) Inoui Machin
1.75
7/4(+13%)
(2) Inoui Machin 7/4, Dual bumper winner who came good at the fifth time of asking over hurdles when getting the better of El Granjero (won both starts since) in a Hereford maiden in March. Improved further when doubling his tally at Kempton (21f) back in May and there's every chance he will be an even better chaser. Kempton 2m5f hurdles winner (good) when last seen in May; has his first try over further..
17:05 Ludlow Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f Race Class Flow
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A ready winner over timber at Huntingdon 16 days ago, BALLINTUBBER BOY is an attractive option as he's turned out again quickly off just 5lb higher for his chasing debut with ground conditions still in his favour. That is not to underestimate Inoui Machin, whose recent hurdles success at Kempton should also have set him up nicely for his own first run over fences. Any rain would be a bonus for Ask Brewster, who shades Madaket as the pick of the remainder.
INOUI MACHIN doubled his tally over hurdles tackling his longest trip to date at Kempton back in May and with the prospect of him being an even better chaser, Neil Mulholland's 6-y-o is fancied to make the perfect start over fences at the expense of Ballintubber Boy, who made it 3 wins from as many starts at Huntingdon recently and now heads over the larger obstacles. Madaket can fill out third spot.
Proven stayer BALLINTUBBER BOY would cope with a dryout and is favoured of these four chasing debutants, ahead of Inoui Machin.
(5) Colors Of Freedom 6/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in September. Respectable third of 7 in handicap at Chelmsford City (5f, 7/1) 12 days ago. Merits consideration. C&D winner; respectable effort when over 2l third at Chelmsford latest; each-way player..
1
2nd (1) (11/4 -100%) My Genghis
2.75
11/4(-100%)
(1) My Genghis 11/4, C&D winner. Improved on recent efforts to win 5-runner handicap at Brighton (5.3f, heavy, 5/2) 7 days ago. Carries penalty. Standard bearer. Seeking a hat-trick after wins here (6f) and at Brighton (5.5f, soft); big player..
9
3rd (9) (13/8 +46%) Hi Hoh Tonto
1.625
13/8(+46%)
(9) Hi Hoh Tonto 13/8, Unreliable individual. 3/1, good second of 12 in handicap at Southwell (5f) 16 days ago, nearest finish. Shaped well last time but he's not the most consistent. Placed over C&D; second at Southwell (5f, Tapeta) latest and now needs to back that up..
6
4th (6) (16/1 -14%) My Kind Of Girl
16
16/1(-14%)
(6) My Kind Of Girl 16/1, Remains a maiden after 16 Flat runs. 16/5, sixth of 7 in handicap at Brighton (6f, good to soft) 76 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Others preferred. Beaten favourite at Brighton (6f, good) in August; needs to bounce back after a break..
4
5th (4) (8/1 -14%) Suanni
8
8/1(-14%)
(4) Suanni 8/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in July. Bit below form seventh of 12 in handicap (6/1) at Southwell (5f) 16 days ago. Needs to bounce back but can't be discounted in a weak race. Dual C&D winner who went close back here again last month; likely player..
8
5th (8) (12/1 -20%) Banana
12
12/1(-20%)
(8) Banana 12/1, Remains a maiden after 35 Flat runs. 14/1, creditable third of 8 in handicap at this C&D 5 days ago. Not dismissed. 0-35; over 2l third over C&D last Saturday; others preferred..
3
7th (3) (25/1 +0%) Bankrupt
25
25/1(+0%)
(3) Bankrupt 25/1, C&D winner. 66/1, last of 11 in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f) 21 days ago. Hard to make a case for. Dual C&D winner; four-timer last autumn but out of form this year; big revival needed..
2
8th (2) (50/1 -100%) Lady Nagin
50
50/1(-100%)
(2) Lady Nagin 50/1, Latest win at Lingfield in May. 9½ lengths third of 5 to My Genghis in handicap (25/1) at Brighton (5.3f, heavy) 7 days ago, slowly away. Largely below par recently and has a bit to prove despite being on her last winning mark..
7
9th (7) (25/1 +24%) Rockley Point
25
25/1(+24%)
(7) Rockley Point 25/1, Twenty seven runs since last win in 2023. 11/1, last of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 2 days ago. Needs to bounce back faced with a quick turnaround. Blotted his copybook when last of 12 at Newcastle (5f) on Tuesday; needs to bounce back..
10
10th (10) (66/1 -230%) Next Second
66
66/1(-230%)
(10) Next Second 66/1, 4-time C&D winner. Latest win here in July. 18/1, 10 lengths last of 8 to Colors of Freedom in handicap at this C&D 31 days ago. Difficult ask. All four wins have been over C&D but she has plenty to prove based on recent efforts..
17:10 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow
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HI HOH TONTO caught the eye when staying on strongly to finish second over this trip at Southwell and, nudged up just 1lb, he looks the one to side with in his bid to go one place better. Habitual prominent racer My Genghis fairly bolted up at Brighton last week and must be respected under a penalty, even though his draw won't make life easy. A C&D winner on her penultimate start, Colors Of Freedom can also make her presence felt.
MY GENGHIS has hit top form all of a sudden and looks an obvious choice to land the hat-trick in a race where the bulk of his rivals have something to prove. Suanni looks a danger and Hi Hoh Tonto is capable of getting involved if he's able to put two good efforts together back to back.
Tony Carroll saddles two here and his MY GENGHIS is very much the in-form runner in the field. He is taken to complete a hat-trick.
(4) The Flier Begley 17/2, Fairly useful chase winner for Stuart Crawford in Ireland and off the mark at fourth attempt for present yard at Warwick (2½m, good). Nudged up just 2 lb and it's not hard to envisage this 9-y-o playing another leading role. Nudged up only 2lb for recent Warwick win and should be fine on this right-handed track.
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2nd (11) (10/1 -67%) Indian Louis
10
10/1(-67%)
(11) Indian Louis 10/1, Dual point winner who made a winning chase debut at Musselburgh on New Year's Day. Back on track when doubling his tally over fences at Perth (21f, soft) last month and this 7 lb higher mark looks manageable. Made all at Perth last month and now 2-5 over fences; 7lb higher in much better race here.
3
3rd (3) (11/2 +27%) Peejaybee
5.5
11/2(+27%)
(3) Peejaybee 11/2, Successful 3 times over hurdles and notched second win in this sphere when accounting for 6 rivals at Perth (2½m, soft) last month. 4 lb rise not the end of the world and should make his presence felt. No longer the force of old but is a dual chase winner this year; ought to be competitive.
8
4th (8) (12/1 +70%) Whoshotthesheriff
12
12/1(+70%)
(8) Whoshotthesheriff 12/1, Won a couple of times in 2021/22 but he didn't show much in 5 starts last season and probably best watched starting out for new yard here. Became very disappointing last season but starts off for new stable on very dangerous mark.
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5th (6) (33/1 -32%) High Moon
33
33/1(-32%)
(6) High Moon 33/1, More miss than hit since bagging a Newcastle handicap chase in April 2023 and, though now 3 lb below that winning mark, he is probably worth taking on. Yard also saddles Rock of Star. Looked out of sorts when pulled up twice in the spring; break needs to have done him good.
2
6th (2) (20/1 +0%) Ganapathi
20
20/1(+0%)
(2) Ganapathi 20/1, Useful hurdle/chase winner for Willie Mullins but losing run stretches back to June 2022 and he hasn't set the world alight in 3 starts for present yard. Others preferred. Regressive 8yo; drops in grade today but needs to turn a corner.
1
7th (1) (4/1 -60%) Fortunate Man
4
4/1(-60%)
(1) Fortunate Man 4/1, €210,000 buy after winning an Irish point in April and successful on 2 of his 3 completed starts over hurdles last season. Appeals as the type to do better still now switched to fences. Irish point winner; 2-4 over hurdles; makes handicap/chase debut here; commands respect.
7
8th (7) (12/1 0%) O'connell
12
12/1(0%)
(7) O'connell 12/1, Winning Irish pointer who got off the mark in handicap chase at Market Rasen last December. Has made the frame all 4 subsequent starts but he doesn't tend to find a great deal off the bridle. Largely in good form last season but has fitness to prove today and 3m may suit better.
10
9th (10) (40/1 -60%) Ladronne
40
40/1(-60%)
(10) Ladronne 40/1, Fair handicap chaser who regained the winning thread off 2 lb higher at Doncaster (3m, soft) in March. However, he has failed to fire on each of his last 3 starts (struggling when brought down 2 out at Hexham recently) and he's not the most solid of propositions. Five-time chase winner; on a good mark but arrives here with a point to prove.
12
|F| (12) (10/3 +72%) Rock Of Star
3.333333
10/3(+72%)
(12) Rock Of Star 10/3, Back-to-back 3m winner at Chepstow during spring 2023 and he was a solid third of 9 over 19.4f at that Welsh venue when last seen in January. Resumes for new yard on a 4 lb lower mark he'll be a danger to all if ready to roll. Placed off 4lb higher on latest start in January; makes stable debut; best on soft/heavy.
13
10th (13) (100/1 -203%) Low Mileage
100
100/1(-203%)
(13) Low Mileage 100/1, Fairly modest maiden over hurdles/fences in Ireland and there no positives to glean from his debut effort for this yard at Ayr in March. 0-14 when based in Ireland and well beaten on stable debut in March.
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11th (15) (18/1 +28%) Treaty Boy
18
18/1(+28%)
(15) Treaty Boy 18/1, Placed both starts between the flags and left novice hurdle form behind when making a winning handicap/chase debut at Catterick in February on final run for Rebecca Menzies. Good second on yard debut there later that month but wasn't in the same form when returning to action at Sedgefield recently. Made a good start to chasing career over 1m7f in February and is unexposed over this trip.
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12th (5) (16/1 -33%) Glencassley
16
16/1(-33%)
(5) Glencassley 16/1, Fairly useful in bumpers and landed back-to-back novice hurdles in 2021. Opened chase account when returning from a year off at Hereford (21f, soft) in March but failed to fire tried in cheekpieces (discarded here) at Southwell next time. Off since modest run in May but won on chase debut in March and resumes on a workable mark.
14
13th (14) (50/1 -150%) Uptown Harry
50
50/1(-150%)
(14) Uptown Harry 50/1, Won the final of this series over C&D in March 2023. Back to form when notching another soft-ground success here in March of this year but below par next time and he's entitled to need the run following 6 months off. Won off a much reduced mark here in March but does not have a good record when fresh.
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|PU| (9) (11/1 -10%) Final Edgar
11
11/1(-10%)
(9) Final Edgar 11/1, Largely creditable efforts over hurdles since landing a 17f Sedgefield maiden in February. Mark for this chase debut is a fair one and he could have a part to play, provided his jumping passes the test. Consistent in handicap hurdles since maiden win in February; shortlisted on chasing debut.
17:15 Carlisle Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow
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FORTUNATE MAN and The Flier Begley come into this on the back of winning efforts. The latter kept on well to score over this trip at Warwick three weeks ago and is noteworthy off just 2lb higher. Nevertheless, the selection's novice hurdle success in March was really encouraging and the son of Solider Of Fortune has greater potential to flourish now he switches to chasing. Peejaybee can also get competitive.
The most interesting of these is FORTUNATE MAN, who showed plenty over hurdles last season and this former point winner is likely to be seen in an even better light now switched to the larger obstacles. Rock of Star will be a threat if raring to go on debut for a new yard following 9 months off and he is second choice ahead of last-time-out winners The Flier Begley, Peejaybee and Indian Louis.
Topweight FORTUNATE MAN was a promising novice hurdler last season and connections are evidently keen to launch his chasing career.
(7) Birdsandthebees 18/5, Promising type. 5/1, 4¾ lengths fifth of 14 to Finnians Row in handicap chase at Gowran (18f, good to firm) on debut over fences 19 days ago. Open to improvement and worth monitoring in the betting. Has a fair chance of reversing the form of her chase debut with Finnians Row and Bite That.
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2nd (9) (8/1 -23%) Bite That
8
8/1(-23%)
(9) Bite That 8/1, One win from 33 NH runs. Very good ½-length second of 14 to Finnians Row in handicap chase (11/1) at Gowran (18f, good to firm) 19 days ago, sticking to task. Enters calculations. Worth considering based on his second to Finnians Row at Killarney, 3lb better off.
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3rd (10) (4/1 +20%) Crowsatedappletart
4
4/1(+20%)
(10) Crowsatedappletart 4/1, 2 wins from 6 runs this season. 18/1, career best when winning 18-runner handicap hurdle at Limerick (21f, good to soft) 5 days ago, running on. Switches from hurdles to chase. Handicap hurdle winner at Limerick last week, held by Finnians Row on Killarney chase form.
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4th (8) (14/1 -115%) Coole Arcade
14
14/1(-115%)
(8) Coole Arcade 14/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. 11/2, very good second of 8 in handicap chase at Tramore (15.5f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Visor back on. Respected. Three-time winner, best effort for his current trainer when second at Tramore last time.
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5th (6) (12/1 -50%) Prince Of Air
12
12/1(-50%)
(6) Prince Of Air 12/1, Unseated rider in handicap chase (7/2) at Tramore (15.5f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Had been in good order prior to that, so worth considering. Favourite when unseating rider at first in Tramore race in which Coole Arcade was second.
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6th (3) (7/1 -8%) Finnians Row
7
7/1(-8%)
(3) Finnians Row 7/1, Career best when winning 14-runner handicap chase (4/1) at Gowran (18f, good to firm) 19 days ago by ½ length from Bite That, always holding on. Likely to be involved again. Jumped well and made all to beat Bite That at Gowran, can feature again off 5lb higher.
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7th (1) (28/1 -56%) Another Ocana
28
28/1(-56%)
(1) Another Ocana 28/1, Latest win in chase at Limerick in April. Fell in handicap chase (16/1) at Killarney (17f, soft) 18 days ago. Fell five out on seasonal debut, best form has been at Limerick, scene of both wins.
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8th (4) (40/1 0%) L'un Deux Trois
40
40/1(0%)
(4) L'un Deux Trois 40/1, 11/2, thirteenth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Gowran (20.2f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Makes chase debut. Stablemate Warmer Days Ahead appears to have much stronger credentials on hurdles form.
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9th (2) (13/2 -86%) Warmer Days Ahead
6.5
13/2(-86%)
(2) Warmer Days Ahead 13/2, 5/1 and blinkered for 1st time, career best when winning 15-runner handicap hurdle at Roscommon (20.3f, soft) 24 days ago, easily. Big player if he takes to chasing. Decent form in handicap hurdles over longer distances, this may be a little too sharp.
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|B| (5) (11/2 +15%) Katherine
5.5
11/2(+15%)
(5) Katherine 11/2, 13/2, career best when winning 12-runner handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, good) 17 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Thriving and potentially well treated returning to this sphere. In-form handicap hurdler, has won her last two races, can improve on previous chase form.
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|F| (13) (50/1 +0%) Coastguard Lady
50
50/1(+0%)
(13) Coastguard Lady 50/1, Remains a maiden after 18 NH runs. 33/1, pulled up in handicap chase at Gowran (18f, good to firm) 19 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Others preferred. Placed over hurdles, nothing to recommend on 2024 chase form, 4lb out of the handicap.
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|S| (11) (25/1 +38%) Maciver
25
25/1(+38%)
(11) Maciver 25/1, Pulled up in handicap chase (11/1) at Killarney (23.4f, soft) 18 days ago, dropping away between 4 out and 3 out. Back down in trip. Well beaten in handicaps late last year, pulled up at Killarney on first 2024 outing.
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10th (12) (22/1 +45%) The Holmeister
22
22/1(+45%)
(12) The Holmeister 22/1, Poor winner at 24f over hurdles. First run since leaving Michael P. Hourigan when seventh of 11 in handicap chase (11/1) at Sligo (21.1f, good) 22 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Won twice over hurdles within a couple of days in 2022, no sign of best form since return.
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
Recent Gowran Park winner FINNIANS ROW can register a third career success over fences. The Dermot McLoughlin-trained eight-year-old made all the running to win last time, jumping from fence to fence. Finding plenty when challenged in the straight, the gelding remains fairly treated off just 5lb higher. Having won her latest two starts over hurdles, Katherine is of obvious interest reverting to chasing. After just the three starts over fences, the mare is open to further improvement. Birdsandthebees should strip much fitter here after her recent reappearance. A promising sort over flights, the seven-year-old should be capable of winning races.
WARMER DAYS AHEAD has been going the right way over hurdles and reacted well to first-time blinkers when scoring at Roscommon 24 days ago, so he's worth chancing tackling the larger obstacles for the first time. Katherine returns to this sphere in search of a hat-trick and is 4 lb lower than when scoring over hurdles at Fairyhouse recently, so she's an obvious threat, while there's a strong case to be made for Finnians Row.
A 5lb rise may not stop FINNIANS ROW from confirming Gowran form with runner-up Bite That and fifth-placed Birdsandthebees
(7) Havechatma 2/1, 5/2, career best when winning 12-runner handicap at this C&D 16 days ago, settling a bit better than of late and seeing things out more thoroughly. Can go well again. Had excuses for her two below-par efforts during a light campaign and holds good claims.
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2nd (5) (20/1 -100%) Beneficiary
20
20/1(-100%)
(5) Beneficiary 20/1, C&D winner. 3 wins from 12 runs this year. Off 6 months, ninth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (6f, 25/1) 6 days ago. Blinkers back on. Better expected. Ought to do better but 6f is probably ideal now and Howzak looks his yard's best chance.
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3rd (2) (7/2 +30%) Howzak
3.5
7/2(+30%)
(2) Howzak 7/2, Latest win at Chepstow in June. Creditable second of 9 in handicap (16/1) at Newcastle (5f) 20 days ago. Has gained most wins around this time of year; better last time and is shortlisted.
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4th (9) (50/1 -52%) Belvoir Kitten
50
50/1(-52%)
(9) Belvoir Kitten 50/1, Remains a maiden after 16 Flat runs. Visored for 1st time, third of 11 in handicap at Nottingham (5f, heavy, 125/1) 8 days ago. Poor maiden who will do well to make the frame again.
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5th (8) (28/1 -100%) Brandy Station
28
28/1(-100%)
(8) Brandy Station 28/1, 4-time C&D winner. Latest win at Ffos Las in June. 9/2, sixth of 7 in handicap at Ffos Las (5f, good) 106 days ago. Might need this. Back tonight from a break; has never been the most consistent but is quite capable fresh.
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6th (3) (10/3 +39%) Exceed
3.333333
10/3(+39%)
(3) Exceed 10/3, Latest win at Yarmouth in August. 9/4 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, respectable third of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 42 days ago. Has often run well on Tapeta without winning; little margin for error off this mark.
4
7th (4) (11/2 +31%) Silky Robin
5.5
11/2(+31%)
(4) Silky Robin 11/2, 5/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 20 days ago. Has work to do. Below market expectations recently on his first start since wind surgery; bit to prove.
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8th (1) (17/2 -21%) Mehmo
8.5
17/2(-21%)
(1) Mehmo 17/2, C&D winner. Latest win at Nottingham in April. Off 5 months, 16/1, below form fourth of 11 in handicap at Nottingham (5f, heavy) 8 days ago. Better for that and big run could be on the cards. Dual C&D winner who's pretty consistent on Tapeta; little room for manoeuvre off this mark.
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9th (6) (40/1 -100%) Eeh Bah Gum
40
40/1(-100%)
(6) Eeh Bah Gum 40/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Last of 9 in handicap (20/1) at this C&D 7 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Has looked on the downgrade over the past year or so; only outside claims.
17:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
MEHMO is an attractive proposition from just 4lb above his last winning mark on turf. The Michael Appleby-trained six-year-old has won off higher in the past and his proven C&D effectiveness could be key. Havechatma won over track and trip 16 days ago and is also feasibly treated off just 4lb higher. Exceed is a further interesting option with cheekpieces tried for just the second time, while Howzak shouldn't be underestimated either.
MEHMO should strip fitter for last week's Nottingham run after 5 months off and will be a lot closer to form here. He's won over C&D in the past and can do so again, with Havechatma, who won well here last time, and Beneficiary.
This has always been HOWZAK's time of year and he gets the nod ahead of Havechatma, who's drawn next door.
(2) Zenato 4/1, Hooded for 1st time, eighth of 12 in handicap (11/1) at Newcastle (12.4f) 9 days ago, weakening 1f out. Return to turf needs to have positive effect now with the headgear quickly discarded. 0-8 (mostly AW) for Henry de Bromhead; did not show enough in his two AW runs for new yard.
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2nd (5) (4/1 +27%) Sense Of Reason
4
4/1(+27%)
(5) Sense Of Reason 4/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Respectable sixth of 13 in handicap at Bath (8f, soft, 66/1) 23 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Longer trip may help now with first-time cheekpieces enlisted. A lot closer when 5l sixth of 13 at Bath (1m, soft); upped in trip today in first headgear.
1
3rd (1) (10/1 -25%) Commander Crouch
10
10/1(-25%)
(1) Commander Crouch 10/1, One win from 23 Flat runs. Visored for 1st time, ninth of 14 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f, 28/1) 7 days ago, missing break. Cheekpieces back on and he's not one to write off. Sole win last September; record over 1m2f isn't solid and the same aplies to soft ground.
3
4th (3) (4/1 +38%) Imola
4
4/1(+38%)
(3) Imola 4/1, Bounced back to form in first-time blinkers when second at Chepstow (1m) in September (final start for Darryll Holland). Not seen to best effect when ninth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (1m) 22 days ago and the blinkers are quickly reapplied. Up in trip. Blinkers return, which looks positive; also upped from 1m and her dam was a 1m5f winner.
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5th (6) (5/1 -82%) First Encounter
5
5/1(-82%)
(6) First Encounter 5/1, Off the mark at Leicester (8.2f) in July and dispelled a couple of lesser efforts to double his tally at Chelmsford (10f) 3 weeks ago. Effective with give underfoot and claims once more nudged up 2 lb. Second twice on soft ground in May; two wins since, including 1m2f on latest start.
4
6th (4) (11/4 -10%) The Bobster
2.75
11/4(-10%)
(4) The Bobster 11/4, Winner at Newcastle in September. Respectable fifth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 5/1) 19 days ago, a sluggish start not helping his cause. Rider takes off a handy 3 lb and he's one to consider. Did well switched to AW recently and probably acts on soft.
17:35 Nottingham Handicap (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
A half-brother to Cambridgeshire winner Majestic Dawn, who won on heavy ground, THE BOBSTER may well relish these conditions and he remains just 2lb higher than for his Newcastle success over this distance on his penultimate start. A determined scorer at Chelmsford last time out, First Encounter has had a busy season but is likely to be thereabouts again. The unexposed Sense Of Reason is also respected.
Having opened his account at Newcastle last month, THE BOBSTER shaped as if still in good form when fifth at Wolverhampton 3 weeks ago, a sluggish start not helping matters. Still unexposed at this sort of trip, he earns the vote ahead of recent Chelmsford winner First Encounter. Zenato completes the shortlist.
The most solid option in this weak race is surely FIRST ENCOUNTER. The return of blinkers and a step up in trip may help Imola.
(8) We Ain't Walking 33/1, Pulled up sole start in Irish points and little in the way of encouragement so far under Rules, pulling up on handicap debut at Stratford 17 days ago. Weakening efforts in a point and four hurdles (handicap debut latest); opposed..
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1st (9) (7/1 +22%) Martalite
7
7/1(+22%)
(9) Martalite 7/1, No show in maiden/novice hurdles but upped his game markedly when a good third at Worcester on handicap debut in July. Failed to repeat that effort when strong in the betting at Newton Abbot the following month, however. Didn't see out 2m2f at Newton Abbot (good) latest, and a further 3f awaits him here..
5
2nd (5) (4/1 +0%) The Dark Edge
4
4/1(+0%)
(5) The Dark Edge 4/1, Improved further after 5 months off when off the mark in 9-runner handicap hurdle at Plumpton (20.5f, good to soft) 32 days ago, doing well to recover from a notable late error. Up 7lb for Plumpton win (2m4f, good to soft) but that may underestimate him; player..
6
3rd (6) (10/1 -67%) Ionity
10
10/1(-67%)
(6) Ionity 10/1, Improved again to open his account in 10-runner handicap at Ffos Las (20f, good to soft) in May, rallying to lead again final 100 yds. Could have more to offer. Ffos Las handicap winner in May (2m4f); may upgrade despite 4lb rise if jumping better..
4
4th (4) (11/2 +31%) Jersey Klass
5.5
11/2(+31%)
(4) Jersey Klass 11/2, Showed a bit more than previously sent handicapping in a first-time tongue strap when ninth of 18 (50/1) at Gowran (20.2f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Still unexposed. Yet to catch light, but down in grade from last time's 0-109; yard 1-6 here previously..
10
5th (10) (18/1 -80%) My Girl Katie
18
18/1(-80%)
(10) My Girl Katie 18/1, Poor maiden who underperformed when sixth of 10 in handicap hurdle (13/2) at Stratford (22f, good) on most recent outing in July. Needs to bounce back. Thrown in on early 2023 mares' handicap form; trio of sub-par efforts when last seen..
12
6th (12) (9/2 +44%) Greenways
4.5
9/2(+44%)
(12) Greenways 9/2, Has made more impact since going handicapping running up to his previous best when third in 11-runner event at Huntingdon (19.6f, good) 16 days ago, no extra run-in. Further step up in trip not sure to suit, however. Refusal to settle more the issue than stamina upped to 2m4f latest; remains of interest..
11
7th (11) (16/1 -60%) Crac De Megaudais
16
16/1(-60%)
(11) Crac De Megaudais 16/1, Has bettered his no-shows in novice events switched to a handicap when third at Stratford in July but has failed to build on that both starts since. Well held but kept on in a Stratford 0-110 latest (2m3f, soft); should find this comfier..
2
8th (2) (12/1 +25%) I Got Stung
12
12/1(+25%)
(2) I Got Stung 12/1, Offered a bit more than previously when fourth of 15 in a Ludlow novice in October but hasn't fired in a trio of handicaps since, running below form in first-time cheekpieces when falling 2 out at Southwell on final start in April. From an immediate family that's done well over this C&D; yet to convince beyond about 2m..
13
9th (13) (11/1 -10%) Nothinelsematters
11
11/1(-10%)
(13) Nothinelsematters 11/1, Ran respectably upped in trip when fourth of 11 in handicap hurdle (11/2) at Stratford (22f, good) when last seen in May. More needed for win purposes on this return to action. Didn't fail for stamina upped to 2m6f latest (good); more needed to take this, though..
1
10th (1) (14/1 -75%) Sanda Rena
14
14/1(-75%)
(1) Sanda Rena 14/1, £150,000 purchase after winning an Irish point and finished third on Rules debut in a Chepstow bumper in March. Some minor promise in novice hurdles, including on yard debut at aforementioned venue 13 days ago, and may do better now venturing into handicaps. Okay marker on recent seasonal/stable debut (nearly 2m4f); mark on a par with bumper RPR..
15
11th (15) (125/1 -25%) Mo Zola
125
125/1(-25%)
(15) Mo Zola 125/1, Won on sole start in point bumpers but yet to show any ability under Rules, finishing last of 9 in C&D handicap on final outing in April. Easily passed over from well out of the weights. No better for switch to front-running latest (C&D); further out of the handicap this time..
3
12th (3) (22/1 +12%) Badlands Boy
22
22/1(+12%)
(3) Badlands Boy 22/1, Possibly needed the run after 6 months off when sixth of 9 in handicap hurdle (40/1) at Uttoxeter (15.8f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Did okay in a bumper here last winter (soft), but not sure he's crying out for 2m5f..
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|PU| (7) (12/1 +0%) Dom Bosco
12
12/1(+0%)
(7) Dom Bosco 12/1, Shaped with little encouragement in 2 handicap chases in early-2023/24, but has been given big chance by handicapper ahead of this comeback over hurdles. Watch betting. Not taking to fences when last seen, and seems likely to need this after 16 months out..
17:40 Ludlow Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 21f Race Class Flow
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IONITY justified good support in the betting when he got off the mark over hurdles at Ffos Las in May and appears to have enough scope for progression to cope with a 4lb higher mark on his return. Similarly, The Dark Edge was a ready winner at Plumpton most recently and he can make his presence felt if he's not anchored by a 7lb higher rating. Sanda Rena and Greenways are a couple of other potential improvers to consider.
DOM BOSCO offered little in a brace of handicap chases early last season and has been off since, but he's been given a major chance by the assessor ahead of this comeback over hurdles and is taken to capitalise on that generosity. The Dark Edge did well under the circumstances at Plumpton last month and is respected from a 7 lb higher mark, while Ionity appeals as the type who could have more to offer.
Up in trip and dropping back from 0-110 company, CRAC DE MEGAUDAIS could surprise last-time scorers The Dark Edge and Ionity.
(6) Morrophore 3/1, Promising individual. 11/4, sixth of 11 in maiden at Yarmouth (8f, good to soft), slowly away. Off 106 days. Remains with potential remembering her encouraging start. Backwards step after a promising debut, but longer trip and AW ought to suit on pedigree.
5
2nd (5) (9/4 +0%) Magic Dream
2.25
9/4(+0%)
(5) Magic Dream 9/4, Twice-raced maiden. Last of 6 in maiden (13/8) at Newmarket (10f, good). Off 174 days. Caught the eye at Newbury first time out and is worth another chance to build on that encouragement. Just beaten on Newbury debut, but blew out next time; solid claims on that first effort.
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3rd (8) (11/2 +39%) Prevail
5.5
11/2(+39%)
(8) Prevail 11/2, Twice-raced maiden. Fifth of 9 in maiden (7/1) at Kempton (8f) 48 days ago. Others are more appealing. Fifth in both starts; latest effort suggested this longer trip should suit; interesting.
4
4th (4) (7/2 -17%) Izipizi
3.5
7/2(-17%)
(4) Izipizi 7/2, Lightly-raced maiden. Fourth of 5 in novice (8/13) at Kempton (8f) 34 days ago, hampered. Makes tapeta debut. Can get involve if she's back on track. Runner-up in two of her first three starts, but disappointed at Kempton last month.
3
5th (3) (7/1 -17%) Hillbridge
7
7/1(-17%)
(3) Hillbridge 7/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 5/1, third of 5 in novice at Chester (10.3f, soft) 33 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Not discounted. Has shown ability, but ran poorly in one go on the AW and isn't progressing.
7
6th (7) (18/1 -125%) Nowhere
18
18/1(-125%)
(7) Nowhere 18/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Good third of 14 in maiden (25/1) at Kempton (11f) 22 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Going the right way and may have even more to offer. Placed in three of four starts at Kempton; each-way claims again if taking to the surface.
1
7th (1) (66/1 -32%) Al Thariyaat
66
66/1(-32%)
(1) Al Thariyaat 66/1, Once-raced maiden. 16/1, last of 11 in novice at Haydock (7f, good) on debut. Off 140 days. Significantly up in trip. Well-beaten last on her Haydock debut in June; needs dramatic improvement.
17:45 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 5) 9.5f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Hillbridge finished third behind two potentially useful types at Chester and the daughter of Frankel should remain competitive in a race of this nature. MAGIC DREAM made a promising debut when touched off at Newbury in April before disappointing when favourite at Newmarket a couple of weeks later. That wasn't her true running and, with her sights lowered on her return, she gets the nod to stamp her class on this contest. Izipizi is also noteworthy.
MAGIC DREAM shaped with a good deal of promise in a better race than this at Newbury on debut and, despite a tame effort at Newmarket next time, she's worth another chance to improve after 174 days off. Morrophore fits a similar mould in that she's trying to build on an encouraging start at the second attempt, while Izipizi is likely to be on the premises.
It may be worth taking a chance with PREVAIL. The form of her latest Kempton fifth is working out well and the longer trip may suit.
(9) Flagon Dry 11/2, Twice-raced gelding. 3/1, second of 11 in maiden at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 19 days ago. More needed. Two encouraging 7f runs at Wolverhampton; looks ready for a mile; leading contender.
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2nd (6) (9/2 +44%) Bulletin
4.5
9/2(+44%)
(6) Bulletin 9/2, 33/1, fourth of 10 in maiden at Wolverhampton (7.2f) on debut 19 days ago, nearest finish. Should improve but this looks a deeper contest. Stayed on late when 4th at Wolverhampton 18 days ago; open to improvement; contender.
2
3rd (2) (12/1 -71%) Perfect Life
12
12/1(-71%)
(2) Perfect Life 12/1, Foaled March 27. €20,000 foal, €30,000 yearling, 25,000 gns 2-y-o, Earthlight colt. Half-brother to 1¼m winner Winter Snowdrop and winner up to 2m Adahlen. Newcomer to note. 25,000gns breeze-up 2yo; half-brother to two minor winners; yard also run Epimeteo.
3
4th (3) (3/1 +73%) Rogue Identity
3
3/1(+73%)
(3) Rogue Identity 3/1, Foaled April 29. 20,000 gns yearling, Lope De Vega colt. Dam, 1¼m, half-sister to smart winner up to 9.5f (stayed 1½m) Calling Out. 20,000gns yearling; dam a 1m2f Group 3 winner in France; market should be revealing.
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5th (8) (10/3 -11%) Epimeteo
3.333333
10/3(-11%)
(8) Epimeteo 10/3, Time Test colt. Closely related to 1¼m/11f winner Prometeo and half-brother to useful winner up to 7f Out of Shadows. Third of 11 in maiden at Brighton (8f, good to soft, 7/1) on debut 16 days ago, clear of rest. Can do better and likely to go well here. Shaped well when third at Brighton 16 days ago (1m, good to soft); leading claims.
5
6th (5) (17/2 -42%) Yamarhaba Malayeen
8.5
17/2(-42%)
(5) Yamarhaba Malayeen 17/2, Foaled February 7. 32,000 gns 2-y-o, Camelot colt. Half-brother to winners abroad by Declaration of War and Churchill. Dam, 7f winner, half-sister to Canadian Grade 3 2-y-o 1m winner Prussian. Interesting newcomer for leading yard. 32,000gns breeze-up 2yo; half-brother to two winners out of an AW winner; market to guide.
4
7th (4) (28/1 -133%) West Wickham
28
28/1(-133%)
(4) West Wickham 28/1, Foaled February 20. Mastercraftsman gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to useful 9.5f-11f winner Orienteer out of useful winner up to 1¼m (2-y-o 1m winner) Take The Hint. Only minor appeal on paper but yard's 2yos operating at a healthy strike-rate in 2024.
1
8th (1) (15/2 -15%) Mdawi
7.5
15/2(-15%)
(1) Mdawi 15/2, Foaled May 8. 22,000 gns 2-y-o, Wootton Bassett colt. Half-brother to several winners, including smart 2-y-o 7f winner September, useful 12.5f winner Wisconsin and useful winner up to 1¼m Willow. Appealing newcomer. 22,000gns breeze-up 2yo; fine pedigree so purchase price raises an eyebrow.
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9th (11) (50/1 -150%) What A Nation
50
50/1(-150%)
(11) What A Nation 50/1, Foaled April 21. Time Test colt. Half-brother to 1¼m winner The City's Phantom and 8.3f winner Atheby. Dam lightly-raced half-sister to smart 2-y-o 1m winner (stayed 1½m) Yaseer. Half-brother to two fair winners; others bring more compelling paper claims.
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10th (7) (125/1 -400%) Eager Puccini
125
125/1(-400%)
(7) Eager Puccini 125/1, Foaled May 27. 16,000 gns foal, 13,000 gns yearling, Bated Breath colt. Half-brother to 2-y-o 7f winner Imperial Butterfly and 7f-1m winner Notre Dame. 13,000gns half-brother to two AW winners; apprentice-ridden on debut; longer-term prospect.
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11th (10) (200/1 -300%) Highland George
200
200/1(-300%)
(10) Highland George 200/1, Foaled May 16. €5,000 yearling, Highland Reel colt. Half-brother to useful winner up to 1m Folgaria and 6f-1m winner Capla Fever. Dam, 11.6f/1½m winner, sister to smart 1¼m winner Glorious Protector. 5,000euros half-brother to a Group 2 winner in Italy; perhaps one for the longer term.
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12th (12) (200/1 -203%) Ribbit
200
200/1(-203%)
(12) Ribbit 200/1, Foaled May 14. 9,000 gns yearling, Masar filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including 1¼m winner Just A Tad and 1¼m winner Super Proud. 9,000gns half-sister to three winners; yard not renowned for 2yo success.
18:00 Southwell Maiden (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
There are a few interesting newcomers here, Yamarhaba Malayeen and Mdawi to name a couple, but experience may come to the fore. Plenty went wrong for EPIMETEO on debut at Brighton and he did remarkably well to finish third. That experience won't have been lost on the son of Time Test and he makes slightly more appeal than Flagon Dry and Bulletin, who have both performed well on Wolverhampton's Tapeta surface.
EPIMETEO made a promising start at Brighton and should go well with improvement on the way. Mdawi and Yamarhaba Malayeen are interesting newcomers for leading yards and the betting may help sort things out.
Flagon Dry and EPIMETEO appeal most, with the latter perhaps open to the greater improvement.
(5) Lihou 25/1, Course winner. Latest win at Leicester in August. 12/1, bit below form seventh of 12 in handicap at Chester (5.5f, soft) 33 days ago. Likely to find one or two too good. Has gone quiet again since winning at Leicester in August; others more compelling.
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1st (6) (5/2 +79%) Musical Touch
2.5
5/2(+79%)
(6) Musical Touch 5/2, Lightly-raced maiden. Bit below form fourth of 9 in handicap at Nottingham (6.1f, good, 15/2). Off 97 days. Needs to raise his game. 0-5; has shown ability but modest on handicap debut and off three months since.
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2nd (7) (9/2 +40%) Honour Your Dreams
4.5
9/2(+40%)
(7) Honour Your Dreams 9/2, Latest win at Bath in September. Below form fifth of 10 in handicap (9/1) at Pontefract (5f, heavy) 3 days ago. Back up in trip and tongue strap back on. Not without each-way hope. Did well in first two starts for this yard, but only fifth at Pontefract on Monday.
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3rd (9) (22/1 -120%) High Velocity
22
22/1(-120%)
(9) High Velocity 22/1, C&D winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. Respectable sixth of 10 in handicap (7/1) at this course (5.1f) 24 days ago. Likely to find one or two too good. C&D winner, but without a success since August 2022; others make greater appeal.
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4th (8) (9/2 -13%) Aces Wild
4.5
9/2(-13%)
(8) Aces Wild 9/2, Course winner. 3 wins from 15 runs this year. Latest win here in July. 5/1, creditable fourth of 11 in handicap at this course (5.1f) 10 days ago, not ideally placed. One to consider. Won over 6f in Ireland, but best form for this yard over 5f including three wins here.
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5th (4) (4/1 -33%) Crimson Angel
4
4/1(-33%)
(4) Crimson Angel 4/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2023. 5/1, creditable fifth of 10 off this reduced mark in a handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 16 days ago. Place possibilities at least. 0-12 in handicaps and slow breaks continue to hold her back; has the ability but risky.
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6th (11) (10/1 -43%) Phoenix Beach
10
10/1(-43%)
(11) Phoenix Beach 10/1, Course winner. 7/2, creditable second of 9 in handicap at this course (5.1f) 3 days ago. Can make presence felt once more. Running consistently well here this year (form 133232); has the outside stall though.
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7th (3) (28/1 -12%) Temple Bruer
28
28/1(-12%)
(3) Temple Bruer 28/1, Latest win at Chelmsford City in May. Below form sixth of 12 in handicap (40/1) at Kempton (6f) 15 days ago. Blinkers back on and now below last winning mark but he's opposable all the same. 2lb lower than when winning at Chelmsford in May; out of the frame in all 4 starts since.
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8th (12) (20/1 +50%) Toussarok
20
20/1(+50%)
(12) Toussarok 20/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. 4½ lengths ninth of 11 to Lihou in handicap at Leicester (6f, good to firm, 40/1) 74 days ago. Has badly lost his way; best watched for now.
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9th (1) (11/1 +39%) Kit Gabriel
11
11/1(+39%)
(1) Kit Gabriel 11/1, C&D winner. 16/1, eighth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 21 days ago. Others make greater appeal. 3lb lower than when successful over C&D 13 months ago; each-way claims.
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10th (10) (22/1 -83%) Newyorkstateofmind
22
22/1(-83%)
(10) Newyorkstateofmind 22/1, C&D winner. 3 wins from 12 runs this year. Respectable fourth of 13 in handicap (16/1) at Southwell (5f) 28 days ago, faring best of those held up. Back up in trip and he's dangerous to completely rule out off this mark. Three wins here; not beaten far into fourth at Southwell last time and now 1lb lower.
18:15 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
MUSCIKA is not the force of old, but plenty of encouragement can be taken from his most recent efforts. A drop in grade should help the veteran and he just edges out Musical Touch to be the pick. Richard Fahey's gelding remains unexposed and should not be underestimated, while Crimson Angel and Honour Your Dreams are others who are capable of going well.
The vote goes to the veteran of the party, MUSCIKA, who wasn't at his best last time but his efforts in 6f handicaps at York and Epsom prior to that would give him every chance in this company. Crimson Angel and Aces Wild rate the main dangers, while Phoenix Beach also has claims and Newyorkstateofmind is a live each-way candidate.
The vote goes to the veteran MUSCIKA who rarely runs a bad race around here and who has dropped to a tempting mark.
(4) Whizz By 10/1, Has just hinted at ability so far in minor events/maiden. Returns from 3 months off and will have more of a chance now handicapping. Poor form in three fillies' events in midsummer; makes nursery debut at a realistic level.
5
2nd (5) (2/1 +71%) Kaleidoscope Eyes
2
2/1(+71%)
(5) Kaleidoscope Eyes 2/1, 6/1, fourth of 8 in nursery at Brighton (6f, good) 53 days ago, reported afterwards to have lost both her hind shoes. Makes all-weather debut. First run for yard after leaving Michael Attwater (5,500 gns). Can make presence felt for a yard which has excelled with similar types. Showed promise in five runs for M Attwater; new yard returning her to 7f; AW debut.
1
3rd (1) (11/1 -69%) Ignition
11
11/1(-69%)
(1) Ignition 11/1, Yet to repeat the form he showed on debut, seventh of 12 in maiden at Newmarket (7f, good to soft, 200/1) 19 days ago. Makes handicap debut. No solid form but ran as well as could be expected at Newmarket latest; likely improver.
7
4th (7) (10/3 -48%) Ruby Rascal
3.333333
10/3(-48%)
(7) Ruby Rascal 10/3, 40/1, shaped well when second of 12 in nursery at Chelmsford City (7f) 26 days ago, leaving the impression she could've given the winner a race had things gone more favourably. One to be interested in all of a sudden. Two best runs have come on AW; improved for a 7th furlong when 2nd last month; contender.
3
5th (3) (9/2 -29%) Cassandraalexandra
4.5
9/2(-29%)
(3) Cassandraalexandra 9/2, Winner at Brighton in September. 7/2, shaped as if back in form when fourth of 14 in nursery at Brighton (7f, good to soft) 16 days ago, caught further back than ideal. In the mix. 6f win last month; fair run over 7f last time; more appealing than many.
12
6th (12) (20/1 -67%) Lift Lady
20
20/1(-67%)
(12) Lift Lady 20/1, 5/1, wasn't seen to best effect when sixth of 12 in nursery at Chelmsford City (7f) 26 days ago, keeping on after not clear run over 1f out. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Each-way claims. Exposed ten-race maiden; the addition of cheekpieces needs to give her a lift.
9
7th (9) (25/1 -25%) Cuban Lynx
25
25/1(-25%)
(9) Cuban Lynx 25/1, Failed to repeat previous effort when eleventh of 12 in nursery (14/1) at Newcastle (7.1f) 9 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Bounce back needed. Nursery debut wasn't without hope but backward step upped to 7f latest; now gets headgear.
2
8th (2) (33/1 +18%) Perfect Ruby
33
33/1(+18%)
(2) Perfect Ruby 33/1, Could hardly have shown any less when last of 14 on nursery debut at Kempton (8f, 25/1) 73 days ago. Poor form in four starts, tailed off on nursery debut latest; plenty to prove.
8
9th (8) (17/2 +66%) Oldbury Lad
8.5
17/2(+66%)
(8) Oldbury Lad 17/2, 200/1 and hooded for 1st time, fared no better when ninth of 10 in maiden at Ffos Las (7.4f, soft) 79 days ago. Makes handicap debut and has been gelded. Hopes pinned on a gelding operation/switch to nurseries prompting a transformation.
6
10th (6) (40/1 -60%) Jimmy Henry
40
40/1(-60%)
(6) Jimmy Henry 40/1, Offered little on first outing since leaving Alice Haynes when last of 7 in nursery at Leicester (7f, good to soft, 33/1) 44 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. No improvement for nurseries the last twice; hopes pinned on headgear/return to AW helping.
11
11th (11) (66/1 -100%) Nora Barnacle
66
66/1(-100%)
(11) Nora Barnacle 66/1, No impact in minor event/maidens. Makes handicap debut. No better than midfield in three Polytrack runs; improvement a must now handicapping.
10
12th (10) (33/1 -32%) Talk Time
33
33/1(-32%)
(10) Talk Time 33/1, Yet to show any ability in 3 maidens. Makes handicap debut. Poor form in three maidens but there was money for him on debut and Luke Morris is booked.
18:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
It would come as no surprise if Kaleidoscope Eyes improves for a stable switch, while Cassandraalexandra needs to prove herself on the all-weather but has every chance on her best turf form. Lift Lady also looks to have a squeak equipped with first-time cheekpieces, but RUBY RASCAL gets the nod. Joseph Parr's filly produced her best effort yet when half-a-length second at Chelmsford most recently and a similar level of performance could see her get off the mark.
A few in with chances but having looked limited previously, RUBY RASCAL shaped well upped to 7f when finishing runner-up at Chelmsford last month, arguably unlucky not to score given she had to wait for a gap early in straight. She can get the better of Kaleidoscope Eyes, who hasn't shown a great deal so far but has joined a yard which excels with such types now switched to all-weather. Cassandraalexandra and Lift Lady can do battle for third.
A weak race in which IGNITION may be able to leave his maiden and novice runs behind him. Kaleidoscope Eyes is feared most.
(5) Speriamo 17/2, Latest win at Chelmsford City in September. 9/1, good second of 10 in handicap at Kempton (11f) 8 days ago, having to weave through. Looks competitive on form. Running well lately; 1lb well in; each-way claims if seeing out the longer trip.
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2nd (1) (9/2 +10%) Diamond Ranger
4.5
9/2(+10%)
(1) Diamond Ranger 9/2, Course winner. Latest success at Windsor in September. Good third of 14 in handicap at Kempton (11f, 16/1) 8 days ago, faring best of those ridden prominently. Shortlist material. Course winner who is 3lb well in having run well to finish third at Kempton last week.
9
3rd (9) (11/2 +31%) Cock And Bull
5.5
11/2(+31%)
(9) Cock And Bull 11/2, Three wins from 10 runs this year. Latest win at Sandown in July. Fourth of 7 in handicap (7/2) at Southwell (14.1f) 50 days ago, not ideally placed. Looks vulnerable for win purposes. 4lb higher than for his latest success and a suspicion that he needs a stiffer test now.
11
4th (11) (11/1 -38%) Dashinwhitesargent
11
11/1(-38%)
(11) Dashinwhitesargent 11/1, Course winner. 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Latest win at Epsom in August. 7/1, bit below form fourth of 9 in handicap at Epsom (10.1f, soft) 25 days ago. Up in trip. Course winner (8.6f); longer trip should be within range on breeding and not dismissed.
8
5th (8) (13/2 +68%) Oosterpark
6.5
13/2(+68%)
(8) Oosterpark 13/2, Winner at Ripon in August. Last of 9 in handicap (14/1) at Redcar (14f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Others preferred. Beaten miles in both starts since winning at Ripon; lots to prove on AW debut.
3
6th (3) (4/1 +20%) Gifted Angel
4
4/1(+20%)
(3) Gifted Angel 4/1, C&D winner. Career best when winning 6-runner handicap at Chelmsford City (14f, 11/8) 14 days ago, very slowly away. More on his plate now but he has to be respect in his bid to complete the hat-trick. 2-2 on the AW for this yard and should make a bold bid for the hat-trick up 3lb.
4
7th (4) (16/1 -33%) Sax Appeal
16
16/1(-33%)
(4) Sax Appeal 16/1, C&D winner. Sixth of 7 in handicap (3/1) at Chester (12.3f, heavy). Off 131 days. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Record on Tapeta reads 121 including a win over C&D, but has been off for 131 days.
2
8th (2) (12/1 -20%) Lartigue
12
12/1(-20%)
(2) Lartigue 12/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Third of 7 in novice at Lingfield (12f, AW, 7/2), finishing with running left. Off 8 months ahead of this handicap but he's unexposed and this opening mark looks a fair one. Placed in three AW novices; makes his handicap debut after nine months off; watch market.
10
9th (10) (28/1 +30%) Western Stars
28
28/1(+30%)
(10) Western Stars 28/1, Latest win at Newbury in July. 66/1, bit below form seventh of 13 in handicap at Kempton (16f) 47 days ago, slowly away. Back down in trip. Has become well treated, but this trip looks inadequate for him now.
7
10th (7) (10/1 +0%) Beatrice Shilling
10
10/1(+0%)
(7) Beatrice Shilling 10/1, 5/1, last of 7 in handicap at Doncaster (11.9f, good) 41 days ago, finding little. Makes tapeta debut and she's probably worth taking on. Twice runner-up in her first three completed starts; not without a chance if taking to AW.
6
11th (6) (9/1 -125%) Crown Of India
9
9/1(-125%)
(6) Crown Of India 9/1, 11/2, good third of 11 in handicap at Salisbury (14.2f, good to soft) 21 days ago, clear of rest. Makes tapeta debut. Progressing recently. 0-7 but has been placed five times; worth a second look on AW debut.
18:45 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 4) 12f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
GIFTED ANGEL arrives here on the back of two wins in recent weeks and a 3lb rise for the latest of those victories may not be enough to stop him from making it a hat-trick. The unexposed Lartigue has shown plenty of ability in novice company and should not be underestimated on his handicap bow. Diamond Ranger and Crown Of India complete the shortlist.
DIAMOND RANGER only gave way inside the final furlong when third at Kempton recently and he is appealing off a 1 lb lower mark here. Next on the list is Speriamo, who has been in good form of late, a remark which also applied to the hat-trick seeking Gifted Angel, who is third choice. Crown of India is another for the shortlist.
The choice is DIAMOND RANGER who has winning form here and is due a 3lb rise for his fine third of 14 at Kempton eight days ago.
(1) How Impressive 13/8, C&D winner. Fourth win of the year when scoring by 3 lengths at Chelmsford (7f) 7 days ago. Some of his penalty is offset by Joe Leavy's claim. The one to beat. Exploited drop in weights at Chelmsford last week; 3lb well in under penalty; big chance.
9
2nd (9) (11/1 +45%) Shaw Park
11
11/1(+45%)
(9) Shaw Park 11/1, 3 wins from 18 runs this year. Latest win at Brighton in August. 33/1, ninth of 12 in handicap at this course (1m) 3 days ago. Three Brighton wins this summer; 0-16 on AW and only ninth here on Monday (1m).
3
3rd (3) (3/1 +33%) Cancan In The Rain
3
3/1(+33%)
(3) Cancan In The Rain 3/1, Good second of 13 in handicap at Ayr (7f, good, 7/1) 14 days ago. Also runner-up over 1m here prior to that. Needs considering. Runner-up the last twice and not handicapped out of things despite a 2lb rise.
10
4th (10) (20/1 -11%) Eligible
20
20/1(-11%)
(10) Eligible 20/1, Three-time C&D winner, the latest in January. Struggled on turf in the summer but well treated if staging a revival back on AW after a break. Worth a look in the betting. Four-time course winner; on a dangerous mark and big chance if they go hard early.
8
5th (8) (16/1 -60%) Vince Lombardi
16
16/1(-60%)
(8) Vince Lombardi 16/1, Cheekpieces on first time, respectable fourth of 10 in handicap (18/1) at Kempton (7f) 10 days ago. Claims if he can build on that. Ran well over 7f at Kempton ten days ago in first-time cheekpieces; each-way shout.
2
6th (2) (15/2 -7%) Finbar's Lad
7.5
15/2(-7%)
(2) Finbar's Lad 15/2, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Creditable second of 7 in handicap at Beverley (7.5f, good to soft, 9/2) 30 days ago. Yet to win this year but several efforts of note; promise on Tapeta; each-way shout.
7
7th (7) (16/1 -33%) Roaring Ralph
16
16/1(-33%)
(7) Roaring Ralph 16/1, C&D winner in September. Below form fifth of 9 in handicap (12/1) at Newcastle (1m) 9 days ago. C&D win in September off 2lb lower; below par the last twice; others look more solid.
5
8th (5) (33/1 -136%) Carnival Zain
33
33/1(-136%)
(5) Carnival Zain 33/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 9/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at Redcar (1m, good to firm) 61 days ago. On a long losing run and failed to fire when last seen; cheekpieces left off today.
6
9th (6) (17/2 +47%) Assessment
8.5
17/2(+47%)
(6) Assessment 17/2, Second in a Beverley seller in July but down the field on all 6 handicap starts this year. Dropped a long way in the weights but not sure he's in the form required to capitalise.
11
10th (11) (14/1 +0%) Prairie Falcon
14
14/1(+0%)
(11) Prairie Falcon 14/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. Creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (1m, 12/1) 9 days ago, having run of race. Front-running fourth at Newcastle last week (1m); others more appealing for win purposes.
4
11th (4) (40/1 -150%) Papa Cocktail
40
40/1(-150%)
(4) Papa Cocktail 40/1, First leg of a 6f hat-trick in spring 2023 came here but off since well held at Ayr in June of that year (final start for Stella Barclay). Could only consider if backed on return for new stable. Conditions to suit and on a fair mark but makes stable debut after a 488-day absence.
12
12th (12) (125/1 -150%) B Associates
125
125/1(-150%)
(12) B Associates 125/1, Three more wins this year but down the field on both starts since joining Micky Hammond. Big prices and well beaten in two runs for new stable this month; hard to recommend.
19:00 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
HOW IMPRESSIVE was pretty impressive when scoring over this trip at Chelmsford last week and, with Joe Leavy's claim cancelling out part of the 5lb penalty, he could take some stopping in his bid to follow up. Cancan In The Rain has struck the crossbar on his last couple of starts and is likely to be in the shake-up once again, while Finbar's Lad also merits consideration.
HOW IMPRESSIVE was successful over C&D off an identical mark earlier in the year and is taken to add to last week's comfortable Chelmsford win. Cancan In The Rain has been knocking on the door this autumn, including here, and is second choice ahead of Vince Lombardi.
How Impressive and Vince Lombardi are solid contenders but ELIGIBLE loves it around here and he's handicapped to win.
(6) Lia Rose 3/1, 15/2, good ½-length second of 12 to Renesmee in handicap at this C&D 19 days ago, nearest finish. Meets that rival on 4 lb better terms now and she should also have a prominent role to play. 0-11 but only just beaten by Renesmee on AW debut over C&D this month; good chance.
10
2nd (10) (9/2 +55%) Darysina Gold
4.5
9/2(+55%)
(10) Darysina Gold 9/2, Winner at Bath in August. Respectable fifth of 13 in handicap at Bath (8f, soft, 13/2) 23 days ago, making effort earlier than ideal. Makes tapeta debut. Can make presence felt. Didn't run badly when fifth at Bath this month and remains unexposed over this far.
12
3rd (12) (16/1 +20%) Guendolen
16
16/1(+20%)
(12) Guendolen 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 20/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at Sandown (10f, good) 36 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Something to find on form. Has shown some ability; half-sister to two winners around here.
3
4th (3) (15/2 -25%) Renesmee
7.5
15/2(-25%)
(3) Renesmee 15/2, Won 12-runner handicap at this C&D (6/1) 19 days ago by ½ length from Lia Rose. 3 lb rise fair enough and she has to enter calculations. Beat Lia Rose by half a length over C&D last time; repeat would put her firmly in picture.
11
5th (11) (28/1 -133%) Bay Dream Believer
28
28/1(-133%)
(11) Bay Dream Believer 28/1, Temperamental sort. Latest win at Ripon in August. Respectable fourth of 11 in handicap (9/2) at Hamilton (8.3f, good to soft) 24 days ago. Opposable. Running well on turf in recent months, but has only beaten two rivals in four starts on AW.
7
6th (7) (22/1 -38%) Beveragino
22
22/1(-38%)
(7) Beveragino 22/1, Course winner in April. Eighth of 11 in handicap (22/1) at Southwell (7.1f) 19 days ago. Significantly up in trip and it's probably best to look elsewhere. Won a 7f maiden here in April but held in handicaps since; needs the longer trip to help.
8
7th (8) (40/1 -150%) Straya
40
40/1(-150%)
(8) Straya 40/1, 12/1, creditable fifth of 11 in handicap at Ayr (8f, good) 14 days ago. Makes tapeta debut and will need to improve for the switch to this surface if she's to emerge on top. Unplaced in all 12 outings so needs to find a bit more from somewhere.
9
8th (9) (7/2 +50%) Idyllic
3.5
7/2(+50%)
(9) Idyllic 7/2, Winner at Chelmsford City in August. Good fourth of 10 in handicap (17/2) there (10f) 21 days ago. Looks competitive on form. Form in AW handicaps reads 23314; has run well over C&D; should make her presence felt.
4
9th (4) (33/1 -136%) Kaaress
33
33/1(-136%)
(4) Kaaress 33/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Redcar in May. Good fourth of 10 in handicap at this C&D (40/1) 17 days ago, not ideally placed. Becoming well treated and couldn't rule out. Completed a hat-trick here this time last year; better effort last time; could go well.
2
10th (2) (4/1 -45%) Red Treasure
4
4/1(-45%)
(2) Red Treasure 4/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2023. 10/3, respectable third of 8 in handicap at Southwell (11.1f) 25 days ago, finding test too much. Has good chance back in trip. Mainly running well in defeat in recent months; down another 1lb; each-way possibilities.
5
11th (5) (33/1 -136%) Shahnaz
33
33/1(-136%)
(5) Shahnaz 33/1, Two wins from 5 runs this year, the latest at Carlisle in July. 9/1, creditable third of 9 in handicap at Hamilton (9.2f, good) 32 days ago. Each-way squeak. Won twice on turf in the summer, but unplaced in six starts on the AW; something to prove.
19:15 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow
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RENESMEE just gets the vote in a wide-open contest following her C&D victory earlier in the month. A 3lb rise for that effort appears to be fair and Alice Haynes' filly can confirm the form with Lia Rose, who was a close second. Red Treasure has made the frame on her last couple of starts and is likely to be in the mix once again, while similar comments apply to Shahnaz.
RED TREASURE shaped as though the return to this trip was just what the doctor ordered when third over 11f at Southwell last month. She shades preference ahead of Renesmee, who hasn't been with her present yard long and a 3 lb rise for her recent C&D success from Lia Rose is by no means off-putting. Idyllic is best of the rest.
This can go to LIA ROSE (nap) who was making her AW debut when just beaten by Renesmee over C&D 19 days ago.
(9) Emerald Army 7/1, 14/1 and blinkered first time, good third of 8 in handicap at Musselburgh (7f, good to firm) 39 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Improved for 7f and/or blinkers when a close 3rd at Musselburgh last time; one to consider.
1
2nd (1) (11/4 +50%) Ravenglass
2.75
11/4(+50%)
(1) Ravenglass 11/4, Blinkered first time, improved on recent efforts to win 9-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 10/3) 10 days ago, well on top finish. Carries penalty. Enters calculations. Cosy win at Wolverhampton ten days ago; 2lb badly in under a penalty; still respected.
2
3rd (2) (12/1 +14%) Urban Dandy
12
12/1(+14%)
(2) Urban Dandy 12/1, Course winner. Eighteen runs since last win in 2023. 17/2, eighth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 20 days ago. Blinkers back on. Good record at the track and on a dangerous mark; quiet of late but revival possible.
6
4th (6) (7/1 +30%) Noble Consort
7
7/1(+30%)
(6) Noble Consort 7/1, 17/2, creditable sixth of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (7f) 42 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Visor on first time. Not progressing but bits of form that give him claims and a new visor could help.
10
5th (10) (22/1 -120%) Elettaria
22
22/1(-120%)
(10) Elettaria 22/1, Creditable third of 10 in handicap (11/2) at Newcastle (7f) 20 days ago. 7f on Tapeta no issue and she's been knocking at the door this year; not discounted.
8
6th (8) (11/2 +61%) Ajrad
5.5
11/2(+61%)
(8) Ajrad 11/2, Latest win at Chepstow in September. 4/1, eighth of 12 in handicap at Windsor (1m, good) 38 days ago. Bounce back needed. 1m win on turf last month; below par latest but the return to AW won't hurt.
12
7th (12) (25/1 -79%) Moreginplease
25
25/1(-79%)
(12) Moreginplease 25/1, One win from 28 Flat runs. Bit below form sixth of 10 in handicap at Yarmouth (6f, good to soft, 17/2) 17 days ago. Just one win to her name but comes here in fair form and a danger to all at this level.
4
8th (4) (9/1 -80%) True Blue Gent
9
9/1(-80%)
(4) True Blue Gent 9/1, 5/1, very good second of 13 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 15 days ago. Expected to be bang there. Near miss at Kempton two weeks ago; up 2lb but more appealing than most.
3
9th (3) (7/1 +30%) Autumn Angel
7
7/1(+30%)
(3) Autumn Angel 7/1, C&D winner. Respectable third of 15 in handicap (5/1) at Bath (5.7f, good) 40 days ago. Back up in trip. Interesting back on AW. C&D win in January came off 10lb higher; ran well for third at Bath latest; should go well.
11
10th (11) (20/1 +0%) Revolucion
20
20/1(+0%)
(11) Revolucion 20/1, One win from 35 Flat runs. Eighteen runs since last win in 2023. 14/1, fifth of 11 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 8 days ago. Hollie Doyle booked but his claims aren't obvious. Hard to win with and yet to shine for new yard; needs to raise his game.
7
11th (7) (16/1 -60%) Ben Dikduk
16
16/1(-60%)
(7) Ben Dikduk 16/1, Winner at Hamilton in June. Off 4 months, creditable third of 10 in C&D handicap 14 days ago, running on. Can give a good account. 6f win at Hamilton in June; fair third over C&D two weeks ago; should give his running.
5
12th (5) (16/1 -100%) Hawajes
16
16/1(-100%)
(5) Hawajes 16/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Chepstow in September. 9/2, seventh of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7f) 33 days ago, hampered. 7f turf win last month; below par at Wolverhampton latest; yard run two.
19:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
The application of blinkers and return to the all-weather helped Ravenglass arrest a downward spiral at Wolverhampton last week, although the form may not amount to much. He still warrants consideration, while True Blue Gent and Autumn Angel each served notice their turn could be near with placed efforts at Kempton and Bath respectively. The penny appears to be dropping for Emerald Army but another chance is given to AJRAD, who could never get competitive at Windsor but had previously made a fine start to life with Rod Millman.
TRUE BLUE GENT was headed only close home at Kempton last time and is taken to belatedly get off the mark. Tony Carroll's Autumn Angel won off 10 lb higher here at the start of the year and is second choice ahead of last week's Wolverhampton scorer Ravenglass.
The return to Southwell should suit Urban Dandy but MOREGINPLEASE lurks on dangerous mark and is tentatively preferred.
(3) Straight A 11/1, 10/1, below form sixth of 12 in handicap at Beverley (8.4f, good to soft) 30 days ago, not ideally placed. Opposable. Form has regressed in three starts for this yard; best watched for now.
5
2nd (5) (11/4 -38%) Snooze Lane
2.75
11/4(-38%)
(5) Snooze Lane 11/4, Four-time course winner. 11/2, good second of 11 in handicap at this C&D 10 days ago, left poorly placed. Shortlist material. Four-time course winner over further, but a close second over C&D last time; 1lb well in.
6
3rd (6) (9/1 -157%) Lady Wingalong
9
9/1(-157%)
(6) Lady Wingalong 9/1, Latest win at Salisbury in July. Creditable second of 9 in handicap at this C&D (11/8) 24 days ago, clear of rest. Merits consideration. Two wins this year and a close second over C&D last month; one for the shortlist.
2
4th (2) (7/4 +83%) Book Of Life
1.75
7/4(+83%)
(2) Book Of Life 7/4, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 40/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at Newbury (6f, soft) 49 days ago. Every chance if back to best but others make more appeal judged on recent evidence. 1-16 and shown little for this yard, but stable had a four-timer here last Saturday.
1
5th (1) (8/1 +6%) Ormolulu
8
8/1(+6%)
(1) Ormolulu 8/1, Creditable fifth of 11 in handicap at this C&D (8/1) 10 days ago, nearest finish. Will need to step up on that if she's to play a leading role here, though. Out of the frame in last nine starts; limited appeal despite dropping into a Class 6.
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6th (7) (28/1 +0%) Autumn Rose
28
28/1(+0%)
(7) Autumn Rose 28/1, Winner at Haydock in July. 14/1, last of 14 in handicap at Leicester (7f, heavy) 16 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. She is likely to come up short once more. Held since winning at Haydock in July; half-sister to a dual winner here.
9
7th (9) (28/1 -155%) Havana Rose
28
28/1(-155%)
(9) Havana Rose 28/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable third of 10 in handicap at Musselburgh (7.1f, good to soft, 12/1) 10 days ago. Shouldn't be far away. 1-16, but ran well when third in first-time cheekpieces last time; each-way claims.
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8th (8) (7/1 -17%) Dumfries
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7/1(-17%)
(8) Dumfries 7/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2023. 15/2, creditable third of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f) 12 days ago, running on. Each-way chance. 1-20 but has run well to finish third in blinkers the last twice; shortlisted.
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9th (4) (22/1 -175%) Motagally
22
22/1(-175%)
(4) Motagally 22/1, Unreliable individual. Course winner. 18/1, below form fifth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 28 days ago, finding test too much. Chance if rediscovering old form. Has dropped a long way in the weights, but losing run now up to 26.
19:45 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow
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A somewhat unlucky loser when slowly away and carried right over a furlong out over C&D last week, SNOOZE LANE showed a lot of promise on his first go at the trip and, with further improvement expected, he can get back to winning ways. Lady Wingalong has rarely run a bad race this season and is likely to be thereabouts again, with Dumfries and Ormolulu others to consider for the places at least.
SNOOZE LANE and Lady Wingalong could be the pair to concentrate on, with marginal preference for the former who went down fighting off this mark over C&D last time. Havana Rose responded well to the first-time cheekpieces at Musselburgh and she is an appealing each-way option.
The vote goes to SNOOZE LANE whose four course wins have come over further, but 7f didn't look an issue when second here ten days ago.
(8) True Promise 11/1, Good second of 12 in handicap (11/2) at Newcastle (6f) 21 days ago, having run of race. Nudged back up 2 lb. Back to form returned to Tapeta three weeks ago; 2lb rise fair; widest stall not ideal.
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2nd (4) (9/2 +44%) Rock Opera
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9/2(+44%)
(4) Rock Opera 9/2, C&D winner. Well-backed 9/2, creditable third of 11 in handicap at Ayr (6f, good) 14 days ago. Respected. C&D winner; several good efforts since his Doncaster win in June; solid contender.
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3rd (6) (17/2 +39%) Jimmy Speaking
8.5
17/2(+39%)
(6) Jimmy Speaking 17/2, 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Latest win at Ascot in May. 13/2, sixth of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f) 12 days ago, never nearer. Makes tapeta debut. Two wins in the spring; form levelled off since but S De Sousa back in the saddle tonight.
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4th (11) (8/1 +0%) Dark Side Thunder
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8/1(+0%)
(11) Dark Side Thunder 8/1, 4-time C&D winner. Sixth of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f, 7/4) 12 days ago. C&D win in March off 1lb lower; several good turf runs this summer; contender.
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5th (9) (33/1 -136%) Princess Shabnam
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33/1(-136%)
(9) Princess Shabnam 33/1, Twenty runs since last win in 2022. 9/2, fifth of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f) 12 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Not taken lightly. On a losing run and hasn't backed up her Kempton 2nd the last twice; new headgear tonight.
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6th (1) (11/2 +39%) Justcallmepete
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11/2(+39%)
(1) Justcallmepete 11/2, 4-time C&D winner. Latest win at Newbury in September. 14/1, creditable fourth of 14 in handicap at Doncaster (6f, good to soft) 39 days ago. Can go well again. Conditions to suit and comes here in good form; leading claims off a reduced AW mark.
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7th (12) (22/1 -57%) Exponista
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22/1(-57%)
(12) Exponista 22/1, Blinkered for 1st time, good second of 10 in handicap (33/1) at this C&D 16 days ago, having run of race. This is tougher. Back to form when 2nd over C&D two weeks ago (blinkered 1st time); back against males now.
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8th (5) (4/1 +27%) Asimov
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4/1(+27%)
(5) Asimov 4/1, Latest win at Newcastle in September. Respectable fifth of 11 in handicap (15/2) at Kempton (7f) 15 days ago, caught further back than ideal. Visor on 1st time. Good shout. 2-4 at the trip; still looked in top form when 5th at Kempton (7f) latest; new headgear.
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9th (3) (16/1 -191%) Triumph Of Peace
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16/1(-191%)
(3) Triumph Of Peace 16/1, Winner at Salisbury in August. Very good third of 7 in handicap (4/1) at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) 47 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Stayed on for 3rd on h'cap debut last month (7f, good); she'll need a good pace back at 6f.
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10th (7) (13/2 -18%) El Bufalo
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13/2(-18%)
(7) El Bufalo 13/2, Gambled-on 5/4 with tongue strap on for 1st time, poor sixth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 27 days ago. Notably short in betting for h'cap debut last month (5f) but couldn't feature; unexposed.
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11th (10) (11/1 +21%) Fool's Gold
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11/1(+21%)
(10) Fool's Gold 11/1, Last of 16 in handicap at Newbury (7f, good to firm, 9/1) 56 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Not easy to make a case for. Possible this is his best trip and he's still open to further progress; AW debut.
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12th (2) (25/1 +11%) Raatea
25
25/1(+11%)
(2) Raatea 25/1, Thirteenth of 14 in handicap at Doncaster (6f, good to soft, 12/1) 39 days ago, very slowly away. Chance on old form. On a dangerous mark and has a good AW record from limited opportunity; risky but capable.
20:00 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
It isn't that surprising William Haggas has decided to drop TRIUMPH OF PEACE back to 6f because she showed plenty of pace when breaking her duck at Salisbury. Kept to 7f for her handicap debut at Thirsk, she had to settle for third but the winner has since given the form a boost by holding her own in Listed company. A lot better was expected from El Bufalo at Wolverhampton and there will be supporters who keep the faith, especially now he steps up from 5f. Justcallmepete, True Promise and Rock Opera are also considered.
ASIMOV has had a good campaign and was better than the result at Kempton last time so can resume winning ways in a change of headgear. Justcallmepete and Rock Opera are feared.
Asimov should benefit from the return to 6f but ROCK OPERA (nap) could find this being run to suit and can gain a second C&D win.
(1) Jazzy Angel 11/2, Course winner. Tenth of 14 in handicap at Kempton (7f, 7/1) 13 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time and will have a chance if able to bounce back. Record on Tapeta reads 1212; respected back on this surface with cheekpieces enlisted.
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2nd (8) (10/3 +83%) Al Shabab
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10/3(+83%)
(8) Al Shabab 10/3, 25/1, twelfth of 13 in handicap at Ascot (7f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Makes tapeta debut and probably worth taking on. Placed three times for Andrew Balding last year, but poor since returning for this yard.
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3rd (3) (5/2 +0%) Global Warning
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5/2(+0%)
(3) Global Warning 5/2, C&D winner. Won 8-runner handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW, 10/3) 44 days ago, cosily. Has to be taken seriously nudged up just 2 lb. Won at Lingfield last month and has twice been successful over C&D; shortlisted.
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5th (2) (13/2 -30%) King's Crown
6.5
13/2(-30%)
(2) King's Crown 13/2, One win from 26 Flat runs. Twenty-two runs since last win in 2022. Respectable sixth of 13 in handicap (11/2) at Ayr (7.2f, good to firm) 35 days ago. Likely to find one or two too good. 1-26, but beaten narrowly in one go on the AW (Tapeta); solid claims on that.
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6th (6) (22/1 -10%) Borderline Boss
22
22/1(-10%)
(6) Borderline Boss 22/1, 16/1, tenth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 21 days ago, hampered. Looks set for another struggle. Regressed since going close on his Doncaster reappearance; best watched for now.
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7th (5) (14/1 +0%) A Pint Of Bear
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14/1(+0%)
(5) A Pint Of Bear 14/1, C&D winner. 3 wins from 22 runs this year. 10/1, respectable sixth of 11 in handicap at this C&D 10 days ago. Place possibilities. Went close over C&D on penultimate start, but not so good last time; has a bit to find.
20:15 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
Now that GLOBAL WARNING has regained the winning thread with a determined performance at Lingfield last month, there could be a bit more to come from the eight-year-old off a 2lb higher mark. He is preferred to fellow C&D winner A Pint Of Bear and King's Crown, who has a long losing streak to overcome but looked at home on the all-weather when second at Newcastle on his penultimate outing.
The one to side with here is GLOBAL WARNING, who has only gone up 2 lb for his recent Lingfield win. A Pint of Bear is taken to follow the selection home, while King's Crown and Till It Shines could both have parts to play, too.
The choice is KING'S CROWN who has only raced once on the AW and that was when just beaten at Newcastle last month.
(11) Love Yours 28/1, Winner at Beverley in July. Creditable fifth of 11 in handicap (13/2) at Beverley (9.9f, good to soft) 30 days ago. 1m2f turf win in July; fair effort last time but she'll need a career best to take this.
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2nd (9) (1/1 +71%) Sarmiento Power
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1/1(+71%)
(9) Sarmiento Power 1/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Respectable sixth of 16 in handicap (5/1) at Yarmouth (11.5f, good to soft) 17 days ago. Could do better. Two promising handicap runs this autumn; still early days & he's more appealing than many.
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3rd (1) (9/2 -29%) Early Morning Dew
4.5
9/2(-29%)
(1) Early Morning Dew 9/2, Career best when winning 14-runner handicap (3/1) at Chelmsford City (10f) 7 days ago, well on top finish. Expected to be bang there again under penalty. 2-4 since blinkers went on and he's more appealing than most.
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4th (8) (11/1 +0%) Dr Foster
11
11/1(+0%)
(8) Dr Foster 11/1, Temperamental sort. Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. Bit below form third of 6 in seller (10/3) at Hamilton (11.1f, good) 32 days ago. Blinkers back on. Has work to do. Yet to win a handicap but down in the weights and ran okay over this trip last time.
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5th (5) (22/1 -57%) The Bay Warrior
22
22/1(-57%)
(5) The Bay Warrior 22/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in September. Last of 7 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f, 7/2) 35 days ago. Others more persuasive. C&D win last month but followed it with lesser run at Chelmsford; needs to be at her peak.
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6th (10) (40/1 -21%) Swinging London
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40/1(-21%)
(10) Swinging London 40/1, 16/1, seventh of 11 in handicap hurdle at Sedgefield (19.8f, soft) 15 days ago, not ideally placed. Ran okay over hurdles and he returns to the Flat on a dangerous mark.
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7th (6) (50/1 -52%) Pledge Of Honour
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50/1(-52%)
(6) Pledge Of Honour 50/1, Latest win at Windsor in July. Tenth of 14 in handicap (50/1) at Chelmsford City (10f) 12 days ago. Ended losing run at Windsor in July; well held since and still seeking a first AW win.
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8th (2) (14/1 +0%) Francesi
14
14/1(+0%)
(2) Francesi 14/1, One win from 30 Flat runs. 9/1, respectable fourth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 33 days ago, not ideally placed. Can make presence felt. Poor strike-rate but comes here in good form and each-way claims if his stamina holds out.
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9th (12) (33/1 -32%) Tiger Trap
33
33/1(-32%)
(12) Tiger Trap 33/1, 10/3, seventh of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (8f) 30 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Not easy to make a case for. First run in excess of 1m; exposed and opposable from 4lb out of the weights.
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10th (4) (12/1 -20%) Royal Praise
12
12/1(-20%)
(4) Royal Praise 12/1, Winner at Chelmsford City in June. Good third of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f, 9/1) 10 days ago. 1m2f win at Chelmsford in June; back at that level when third at Wolverhampton latest.
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11th (7) (66/1 -65%) Vecchio
66
66/1(-65%)
(7) Vecchio 66/1, 50/1, ninth of 11 in handicap at this course (7.1f) 25 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Yet to shine for current stable and plenty to prove, not least his stamina.
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12th (3) (6/1 -80%) Tees George
6
6/1(-80%)
(3) Tees George 6/1, 15/8 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, career best when winning 14-runner handicap at Beverley (8.4f, good to firm) 36 days ago, forging clear under this rider. Hit with an 8 lb rise but can go well again. Bolted up in first-time cheekpieces last month; up 8lb, no headgear and a new trip today.
20:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 11f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
EARLY MORNING DEW took two runs following a lengthy absence to get back in the swing of things but he has won twice since August, most recently justifying favouritism at Chelmsford last week. He is 1lb below his revised figure under his penalty and can take advantage. Tees George swatted aside his Beverley rivals with ease and Hollie Doyle keeps the partnership intact. Sarmiento Power is interesting back on the all-weather, with fellow Newmarket raiders Royal Praise and Francesi in with a shout too.
EARLY MORNING DEW is really motoring now and can follow up last week's Chelmsford victory. Tees George forged clear under Hollie Doyle at Beverley and can go well again despite an 8 lb hit. Sarmiento Power is lightly raced for his top connections and could do better back on AW.
Sarmiento Power still has time to do better but EARLY MORNING DEW comes here on the up and can defy a penalty for last week's win.
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