There were 39 Races on Thursday 31st October 2024 across 5 meetings. There was 7 races at Bath, 7 races at Stratford, 7 races at Newcastle, 9 races at Southwell, 9 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Thursday 31st October 2024
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(1) Call Time 4/5, Fair gelding. Good second of 4 in handicap at Ffos Las (5f, heavy, 15/8) 78 days ago. The one to beat back in novice company. 0-9 but runner-up at Ffos Las the last twice and this could be a good opportunity.
3
2nd (3) (7/4 +50%) Rosenpur
1.75
7/4(+50%)
(3) Rosenpur 7/4, Fair gelding. Fair fourth of 7 in handicap (7/1) at Hamilton (6f, good) 38 days ago so enters calculations. 4yo who is 0-12 but was a fair 4th last time & is entitled to respect in this modest race.
4
3rd (4) (33/1 +0%) Shades Of May
33
33/1(+0%)
(4) Shades Of May 33/1, 66/1, last of 6 in novice at Kempton (7f) on debut 8 days ago. Down in trip with work to do. 4yo who was well beaten at 66-1 on last week's belated debut at Kempton (7f, AW).
2
4th (2) (80/1 -142%) Destiny Maker
80
80/1(-142%)
(2) Destiny Maker 80/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Tongue strap on for 1st time, last of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 150/1) 31 days ago. Significantly back down in trip. Blinkered for 1st time. Promise on sole 2yo start but has struggled on his four outings this season.
5
5th (5) (15/2 -7%) Rebel Star
7.5
15/2(-7%)
(5) Rebel Star 15/2, Intrinsic filly. Half-sister to 5f winner Angle Land. Dam, 6f winner, half-sister to smart winner up to 6f Speed Hawk. Considered newcomer. Half-sister to stable's useful sprinter Angle Land; of interest in this weak race on debut.
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
The consistent CALL TIME has already shown enough to suggest a race of this nature is within reach and having run enthusiastically when tried here before, he has plenty in his favour. Rosenpur and Destiny Maker have something to prove on bare form and, with that in mind, Robert Cowell's newcomer Rebel Star, a half-sister to the stable's 5f winner Angle Land, could emerge as the chief threat to the selection.
CALL TIME possesses the best form on show so is fancied to get off the mark at the chief expense of fellow maiden Rosenpur, although a market move for newcomer Rebel Star would put a different slant on things.
Having finished runner-up at Ffos Las the last twice, CALL TIME holds leading claims. The newcomer Rebel Star is feared.
(8) Springs A Girl 80/1, A fair bumper winner but she was hooded when unseating her rider 2nd in novice at Chepstow (19.4f, good to soft) on her hurdles bow 20 days ago. Won bumper in Ireland but unseated early on hurding debut at Chepstow this month.
5
2nd (5) (7/1 +42%) Game Colours
7
7/1(+42%)
(5) Game Colours 7/1, Had a wind op before a fair third of 9 in novice hurdle at Doncaster (19.4f, heavy) 8 months ago. Needs considering. Third of nine following wind surgery at Doncaster in March but absent since..
12
3rd (12) (40/1 -100%) All Inn Hand
40
40/1(-100%)
(12) All Inn Hand 40/1, Fair form shown in a trio of bumpers, fifth of 7 at Ffos Las 18 days ago. Much respected starting out in this sphere now her stamina is drawn out more. Respectable efforts in bumpers but likely to need improvement now hurdling.
2
4th (2) (17/2 +47%) Butterflycollector
8.5
17/2(+47%)
(2) Butterflycollector 17/2, Related to numerous winners and showed some promise in 2m4f Plumpton novice 8 months ago, in fifth when fell last flight. Yard is going well so one to consider. Well held on hurdling debut; fared slightly better until falling at the last in March.
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5th (4) (16/1 -60%) El Fabienne
16
16/1(-60%)
(4) El Fabienne 16/1, Modest form shown in a trio of bumpers for Willie Mullins. More is needed now going over hurdles for her new handler. Beaten favourite in three bumpers for Willie Mullins; market best guide on hurdling debut..
11
6th (11) (2/1 +27%) Wednesday Addams
2
2/1(+27%)
(11) Wednesday Addams 2/1, 3/1, shaped well when second of 10 in novice hurdle at Perth (20.2f, good to soft) on her hurdles bow 169 days ago. The form pick. Promise in bumpers; second of ten on hurdles debut at Perth in May and should run well..
6
7th (6) (17/2 +29%) Honeywort
8.5
17/2(+29%)
(6) Honeywort 17/2, Runner-up in an Irish point before seventh of 10 in bumper at Uttoxeter (15.8f, heavy) 6 months ago. Can't be dismissed on her hurdles bow stepping up in trip. Second in Irish point; seventh of 10 in bumper since; trip should suit on hurdling debut..
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8th (9) (7/2 -27%) Tintagel Queen
3.5
7/2(-27%)
(9) Tintagel Queen 7/2, Made a promising start when third of 8 in novice hurdle (8/1) at Lingfield (19.5f, good to soft) on her hurdles bow. Off 11 months but she should still progress. Third in 2m3f Lingfield maiden on hurdling debut last November; off since; new trip.
1
9th (1) (9/1 -20%) Boombox Baby
9
9/1(-20%)
(1) Boombox Baby 9/1, €47,000 3-y-o, £60,000 5-y-o, Milan mare. Dam, fair maiden over hurdles (stayed 2½m), is a half-sister to useful hurdle winner/chaser (stayed 3¾m) Heathfield. This winning Irish pointer can make her presence felt on her hurdling debut. Bought for £60,000 after winning an Irish point by 4l; worth market check now hurdling.
10
10th (10) (40/1 -100%) Troubleisontheway
40
40/1(-100%)
(10) Troubleisontheway 40/1, 40/1 and hooded, thirteenth of 16 in bumper at Chepstow 12 months ago. Lots more is required on her hurdles debut. Always in rear on bumper debut at Chepstow last October; hurdling debut..
7
11th (7) (10/1 +60%) Portobello Girl
10
10/1(+60%)
(7) Portobello Girl 10/1, Hinted at promise in a pair of bumpers for Nigel Twiston-Davies last spring. No forlorn hope now starting out in this sphere for her new stable. Two fair efforts in bumpers last season; hurdling debut for new yard..
13:05 Stratford Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 22f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
The ex Willie Mullins-trained EL FABIENNE showed enough in her bumper days to suggest that she can play a hand in a race of this nature and, making her debut over flights for her in-form stable, she gets the tentative vote to land the spoils. Tintagel Queen finished behind two useful sorts when third on her hurdling debut over an extended 2m3f last season and she must enter calculations with that experience under her belt, while point-to-point winner Boombox Baby also merits respect, particularly if the market speaks favourably.
WEDNESDAY ADDAMS made a promising start in this sphere when third at Perth and can build on it to open her account at the chief expense of Tintagel Queen, who has an absence to overcome but remains with a fair bit of potential. Game Colours is another with the form to play her part, while Cheeky Lady and Butterflycollector can't be dismissed either in this very open maiden.
The eye is drawn to Tintagel Queen but preference is for WEDNESDAY ADDAMS who had the best form in bumpers.
(5) Ambiente Amigo 1/4, Useful performer on Flat over middle distances, probably failed to get home upped in trip last time. In very good hands and this looks a gilt-edged opportunity if taking adequately to hurdling with a hood back on. Won twice, also made the frame three times in Listed company on the Flat; hurdles debut..
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2nd (1) (16/1 -129%) Fine Point
16
16/1(-129%)
(1) Fine Point 16/1, Fair maiden at up to 10.5f on the Flat in Ireland for Jim Bolger. Joined a stable which has tasted plenty of juvenile hurdle success over the years and he's entitled to step up on opening effort in this sphere. Raced freely on hurdle debut at Sedgefield and needs to learn to settle.
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3rd (3) (5/1 +38%) Roi De Baviere
5
5/1(+38%)
(3) Roi De Baviere 5/1, Fair maiden on Flat in France (stays 1½m), placed 3 times but well held latest outing. Left Fabrice Vermeulen €6,000 in July and now goes hurdling for respected stable. 11-race maiden on Flat when trained in France but placed twice on heavy; hurdles debut..
4
4th (4) (20/1 -67%) Trafalgar Square
20
20/1(-67%)
(4) Trafalgar Square 20/1, Fair maiden at up to 1½m on the Flat and showed an aptitude for hurdling when second of 12 in juvenile at Market Rasen in June. Pretty disappointing in both codes since, however. Second on hurdling debut at Market Rasen in June but well beaten in two starts since..
2
|PU| (2) (40/1 -100%) Mix De Gris
40
40/1(-100%)
(2) Mix De Gris 40/1, Half-brother to useful hurdler Makitorix (2m winner, by Makfi) and fair French hurdler Hextravertix (19f winner, by Manduro). Modest form on Flat, tailed off on handicap debut last time. Hurdles debut. Didn't show much on the Flat and has something to prove now hurdling.
13:15 Newcastle Conditions Hurdle (Class 4) 17f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Fine Point is entitled to build on his opening bid in this sphere when fourth at Sedgefield at the beginning of the month, but it is hard to look past the smart Flat performer AMBIENTE AMIGO. James Owen's filly has posted several creditable efforts in defeat on the level in recent months and she should take all the beating if transferring that ability to hurdles. Roi De Baviere is also worth a second look tackling timber for the first time.
AMBIENTE AMIGO is a different class to these based on her Flat form and getting weight all round, an adequate round of jumping will surely suffice now hurdling. Fine Point could be the one for the forecast.
This looks to be an ideal opportunity for AMBIENTE AMIGO to make a winning hurdling debut at the chief expense of Roi De Baviere.
(1) Mumayaz 7/2, 9/2, creditable third of 8 in handicap at this C&D (good) 47 days ago. Ought to be thereabouts once more. Didn't get much luck when third over C&D latest; big player if he can back that up.
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2nd (6) (5/1 +50%) Apache Star
5
5/1(+50%)
(6) Apache Star 5/1, Course winner. 10/1, below form fifth of 11 in handicap at Nottingham (5f, heavy) 15 days ago, slowly away. Twelve runs since last win in 2023. Dual course winner but he's been generally disappointing this season; others preferred.
2
3rd (2) (13/2 +7%) Alafdhal
6.5
13/2(+7%)
(2) Alafdhal 13/2, 3 wins from 20 runs this year. 8/1, ninth of 12 in handicap at Pontefract (5f, heavy) 24 days ago. Can give a good account if shrugging off latest effort. Three runner-up efforts this autumn but he needs to bounce back after a poor run last time.
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4th (5) (9/2 +44%) Sisters In The Sky
4.5
9/2(+44%)
(5) Sisters In The Sky 9/2, C&D winner in October. 9/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at this course (5.7f, heavy) 10 days ago. Can make presence felt if back on his A-game. Won over C&D on penultimate run and has possibilities if he can get back near that level.
3
5th (3) (9/1 -227%) Bama Lama
9
9/1(-227%)
(3) Bama Lama 9/1, 3 wins from 15 runs this year, posting a career best when landing 5-runner handicap at Windsor (5.1f, heavy) 17 days ago. Up 2 lb but she's a big player once again. Battled well to win in the mud at Windsor and she's only 2lb higher here; respected.
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6th (8) (28/1 -155%) Apple A Dey
28
28/1(-155%)
(8) Apple A Dey 28/1, Below-par third of 5 to Bama Lama in handicap (12/1) at Windsor (5.1f, heavy) 17 days ago, nearest finish. Others have achieved more. Fair third at Windsor but that was behind Bama Lama and she's now 0-7; needs to find more.
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7th (7) (4/1 +50%) Gherkin
4
4/1(+50%)
(7) Gherkin 4/1, Yet to score this term but he posted a good second of 10 in handicap at Windsor (6f, heavy) 17 days ago. Can go well again off the same mark. Good second on heavy at Windsor latest and he's respected on this drop back in trip.
4
8th (4) (25/1 -25%) Mary Of Modena
25
25/1(-25%)
(4) Mary Of Modena 25/1, Sixth of 7 in handicap (22/1) at Brighton (5.3f, good to soft) 23 days ago. More is needed. On dangerous mark but she's struggled in last five runs and needs a major turnaround.
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9th (9) (18/1 -13%) Storm Venture
18
18/1(-13%)
(9) Storm Venture 18/1, Remains a maiden after 18 Flat runs and a below-form fourth of 5 in handicap at this C&D (heavy) 10 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. 18-race maiden who was disappointing over C&D last time and others are more convincing.
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
MUMAYAZ was a close third over C&D on his most recent start and, with the talented Jack Doughty retaining the ride, he could be tough to deal with off the same mark. Bama Lama is an obvious threat on the back of a hard-fought success at Windsor, although a 2lb rise puts her in the bracket of needing another personal best. The competitively-weighted Gherkin also rates a player, despite 6f arguably being his optimum trip.
BAMA LAMA is enjoying an excellent 2024 and taken to garner a fourth success raised just 2 lb for her stylish Windsor victory. Gherkin is next on the list on the back of his good second at the same track last time out, with Mumayaz and Sisters In The Sky also worthy of consideration.
The vote goes to BAMA LAMA, who scored in the mud at Windsor last time and is only 2lb higher than for that brave success.
(12) Mythical Moon 5/1, Showed much more than on debut when second of 12 in a bumper at Bangor in April. In the right hands with attentions switched to hurdling. Raced freely but still kept a Henderson-trained favourite honest at Bangor (bumper).
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2nd (4) (11/10 +45%) Sixmilebridge
1.1
11/10(+45%)
(4) Sixmilebridge 11/10, £100,000 buy after finishing runner-up completed start in Irish points and readily justified favouritism at Sandown on first go under Rules. Found the Champion Bumper too much a month later but he's joined another very respected stable ahead of hurdles bow. Has had a breathing op and tongue tied. Last seen struggling the Champion Bumper; had looked a nice prospect at Sandown.
1
3rd (1) (7/2 +46%) Nowmelad
3.5
7/2(+46%)
(1) Nowmelad 7/2, Porgressive form over hurdles, going with plenty of zest when making all at Uttoxeter 3 weeks ago, eased close home. Can make a good fist of it under a penalty. Twice runner-up in maiden hurdles before doing it comfortably at Uttoxeter; penalised.
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4th (7) (7/2 -115%) Beau Quali
3.5
7/2(-115%)
(7) Beau Quali 7/2, Made a promising start to career when second of 9 in a juvenile hurdle at Lyon Parilly (16.9f, soft) in March on sole start for David Cottin. Joined the Skelton yard and showed plenty to work on when occupying the same spot at Chepstow 3 weeks ago. One to beat with prospect of more to come. Time of his Chepstow race (runner-up) was modest but he is open to improvement.
11
5th (11) (50/1 -52%) Kuzco
50
50/1(-52%)
(11) Kuzco 50/1, Ran to a fair level in bumpers in France for Emmanuel Clayeux. Offered something to work on when just under 10 lengths last of 4 in quite a useful juvenile event on his Haydock hurdles debut but not in the same form at Newbury. Last run was disappointing but there was plenty of promise in his runs prior to that.
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6th (5) (14/1 -40%) Tramuntana
14
14/1(-40%)
(5) Tramuntana 14/1, €60,000 half-brother to fair hurdler Garcon Doux. Perfect start in 3-runner newcomers bumper at Fakenham by 17 lengths (5/6) 141 days ago, making all. Found out in a better race at Market Rasen and now goes hurdling. Beat two rivals to win at Fakenham (bumper); put in his place under a penalty next time.
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7th (3) (80/1 +20%) No No Espresso
80
80/1(+20%)
(3) No No Espresso 80/1, Showed nothing for Charlie Longsdon and likely a handicap project for new yard. Minor form claims thus far and has joined Harry Derham.
14
8th (14) (125/1 -400%) Wilmcote
125
125/1(-400%)
(14) Wilmcote 125/1, Half-sister to 5 winners, including bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler Space Voyage and fairly useful hurdler Crest. Dam, 2m-2½m hurdle winner, half-sister to Grand National winner Rule The World. Displayed some ability when fifth both starts in bumpers and can do better over obstacles. Beaten in the region of 10l in two bumpers at Southwell; will need better.
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9th (6) (80/1 -220%) Traveling Soldier
80
80/1(-220%)
(6) Traveling Soldier 80/1, €17,500 3-y-o, £40,000 5-y-o, Mahler gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including fairly useful hurdler Silk Run, probably stayed 3¼m, and fair hurdler Empty The Tank. Runner-up sole outing in Irish points and looks a long-term project under Rules. Too free to last home over 2m4f at Uttoxeter; encouraging the time before, however.
9
10th (9) (250/1 -150%) Jukebox Joker
250
250/1(-150%)
(9) Jukebox Joker 250/1, Looks limited on early evidence. Comfortably held in a bumper and two novice hurdles; readily opposable in today's company.
13
11th (13) (200/1 -400%) Yorgunnabeplucky
200
200/1(-400%)
(13) Yorgunnabeplucky 200/1, €17,000 3-y-o, £20,000 4-y-o, Yorgunnabelucky gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdle winner/useful chaser Pougne Bobbi, stayed 2¾m. Placed on second of 2 starts in Irish points in April. Just modest form when a keeping-on fifth in a bumper in May. Not beaten all that far when fifth in a bumper at Market Rasen but they went no pace.
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12th (8) (200/1 -300%) Ghost Pepper
200
200/1(-300%)
(8) Ghost Pepper 200/1, Mahler gelding. Half-brother to a point winner. Dam, unraced, closely related to smart chaser (stayed 21f) Fix The Rib and useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 3m) Frascati Park. Likely to need time and distance and shaped that way on C&D debut in July. £2,500 3yo who was hooded and 50-1 when a remote fourth over C&D in July.
2
13th (2) (50/1 -100%) Jim De Sarti
50
50/1(-100%)
(2) Jim De Sarti 50/1, Improved from debut when winning 7-runner amateurs maiden bumper at Loudeac in April 2023. Underwhelming for Nicky Henderson, including on hurdling debut at Newbury 8 months ago. Sold quite cheaply and weakened out of it behind Nowmelad at Uttoxeter. Tongue tie may help. Encouraging third over hurdles at Newbury; tongue-tie added after a lesser latest effort.
10
14th (10) (40/1 -21%) Kiss Me D'ex
40
40/1(-21%)
(10) Kiss Me D'ex 40/1, Dam, French bumper winner, half-sister to fairly useful chaser (stayed 3¼m) Azrou d'Ex. Fair form in bumpers, won maiden at Machecoul in 2023/24, below form when 15½ lengths fifth of 11 to Kimi de Mai at Nantes last time. Has left Alain Couetil. Contested deep-ground bumpers in France, finishing first and second in the opening two.
13:35 Stratford Novices Hurdle (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
BEAU QUALI made a pleasing start to life with Dan Skelton when finishing a game runner-up over 2m at Chepstow earlier this month and, with match-fitness on his side, he looks the one to side with. Last seen finishing down the field in the Champion Bumper for Ben Pauling, Sixmilebridge warrants respect making his hurdles/stable debut in these calmer waters, while Mythical Moon showed promise when second in a Bangor bumper last season, and he completes the shortlist.
Ex-French performer BEAU QUALI showed plenty to work on when runner-up at Chepstow 3 weeks ago and with the promise of more to come, he's the percentage call. Sixmilebridge was thought good enough to contest the Champion Bumper in the spring and has to be of interest now hurdling for his new yard on the back of a breathing op. Nowmelad completes the shortlist under a penalty.
The interesting horse is SIXMILEBRIDGE who was last seen contesting the Champion Bumper and could be too classy for these.
(3) Skyjack Hijack 2/7, Arrives very much on the up and he impressively completed a hat-trick in 7-runner handicap hurdle at Aintree (24.7f, good to soft) 4 days ago. Escapes a penalty for that and he's the one to beat. Unpenalised for his latest win, suggesting it will be very tough to deny him a four-timer..
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2nd (6) (7/1 +13%) Jeteye
7
7/1(+13%)
(6) Jeteye 7/1, Got off the mark at Hexham in June and posted a good fourth of 12 in handicap hurdle there (23.3f, good) 27 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up. 2m7f winner; back in better form at Hexham latest; drops 1lb; each-way player..
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3rd (7) (12/1 -71%) Mrs Tabitha
12
12/1(-71%)
(7) Mrs Tabitha 12/1, Unreliable sort but was running well off the back of a wind op when ran out 2 out in handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (19.6f, good) 23 days ago. Cheekpieces go on now up in trip. Ran out latest and cheekpieces are now added to a tongue-tie as she steps up in trip..
1
4th (1) (22/1 -83%) Herewegohoney
22
22/1(-83%)
(1) Herewegohoney 22/1, Dual hurdles winner but very lightly raced of late and fell 5 out (still in touch) in 2m4f Bangor handicap chase last month. More needed back in this sphere. Thorough stayer who has been below par since a wide-margin chase win in July..
2
|S| (2) (18/1 -100%) Velasco
18
18/1(-100%)
(2) Velasco 18/1, Thrived towards the end of last season, winning three times, and shaped as if needing the run after 6 months off when fourth of 8 in 23f Hexham handicap 19 days ago. Can take a step forward. Should be better for reappearance but still needs to improve on his hurdles form to win..
4
|U| (4) (28/1 -75%) Steps Match
28
28/1(-75%)
(4) Steps Match 28/1, Resumed winning ways over hurdles at Perth in September but pulled up in handicap chase at Sedgefield (26.3f, good to soft) 11 days ago. Not ruled out though back in this sphere. 10lb higher than latest Perth win and likely to be playing for a place back over hurdles..
5
|PU| (5) (150/1 -127%) Del La Mar Rocket
150
150/1(-127%)
(5) Del La Mar Rocket 150/1, Landed a Ffos Las maiden hurdle in February 2022 but largely held back by his jumping over hurdles and fences for Ben Pauling since. First outing for new yard after 9 months off with lots to prove. Bumper and 2m6f hurdle winner; changed hands for £2,000; best watched for new yard.
13:45 Newcastle Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Having destroyed his rivals in a conditional jockeys' handicap hurdle at Aintree on Sunday, SKYJACK HIJACK is sure to prove a warm order off an unchanged mark. That was the third consecutive victory for the six-year-old and a four-timer looks likely if coping with a quick turnaround. Velasco was progressive over hurdles last season and he should strip fitter for his fourth-placed reappearance at Hexham earlier this month. Susan Corbett's gelding could serve the most resistance to the selection, ahead of Mrs Tabitha.
SKYJACK HIJACK is impossible to oppose given he can race off the same mark as when a facile scorer at Aintree only four days ago. Jeteye appeals as the one to chase home Jennie Candlish's improver ahead of Steps Match.
Barring disasters, this looks a very good opportunity for the progressive SKYJACK HIJACK to add another win to his CV.
(5) Land Of Magic SP, Latest win at Salisbury in September. 16/5, fifth of 8 in handicap at Newbury (6f, heavy) 6 days ago. In good form prior to that and will be a serious contender if she puts her best foot forward. Below par just six days ago but in good form previously; could bounce back with big run.
4
1st (4) (6/1 +57%) Pop Star
6
6/1(+57%)
(4) Pop Star 6/1, Latest win at Ayr in July. Seventh of 10 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 17/2) 26 days ago. Looks vulnerable. Won two in a row at Ayr this summer but subsequent form has been patchy.
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2nd (6) (9/2 -50%) Cypriot Diaspora
4.5
9/2(-50%)
(6) Cypriot Diaspora 9/2, 11/2, good second of 8 in handicap at Nottingham (6.1f, heavy) 7 days ago, just failing. Big player off the same mark. Back on song with close second at Nottingham and strong claims if repeating that form.
2
3rd (2) (7/1 -100%) Happy Tears
7
7/1(-100%)
(2) Happy Tears 7/1, Career best when winning 7-runner handicap at Chelmsford City (6f, 4/1) 61 days ago, slowly away. 2 lb nudge no real issue and she should make her presence felt if handling conditions. Lightly raced 3yo who won on AW in August on second run for yard; could have more to offer.
7
4th (7) (5/2 +62%) Beyond Equal
2.5
5/2(+62%)
(7) Beyond Equal 5/2, C&D winner. Thirty-one runs since last win in 2021. 11/1, creditable fourth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 14 days ago. Remains on a workable mark and merits respect. 9yo whose losing sequence goes back to 2021 but he often runs well here & is in good form.
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5th (9) (16/1 -14%) Media Guest
16
16/1(-14%)
(9) Media Guest 16/1, C&D winner. Two wins from 43 Flat runs, the latest here in July. Blinkered for 1st time, last of 10 in handicap at this course (5f, soft, 4/1) 30 days ago. Cheekpieces back on and would have a chance if on-song. Had a good record at Bath until last time but the ground was heavy and he had new headgear.
8
6th (8) (7/2 +71%) Sub Thirteen
3.5
7/2(+71%)
(8) Sub Thirteen 7/2, C&D winner. 3 wins from 9 runs this year. Latest win at Leicester in June. 12/1, creditable fifth of 12 in handicap at this C&D (soft) 30 days ago, never nearer. Needs to raise his game. Three wins between April and June; hasn't kicked on from there but he's not ruled out.
3
7th (3) (14/1 0%) Sarah's Verse
14
14/1(0%)
(3) Sarah's Verse 14/1, Four-time C&D winner. 3 wins from 16 runs this year. Last of 9 in handicap (10/1) at this C&D (heavy) 10 days ago. Others make more appeal based on recent exploits. Six-time course winner but she hasn't shone here this autumn.
1
8th (1) (18/1 -13%) Connie's Rose
18
18/1(-13%)
(1) Connie's Rose 18/1, Course winner. 3 wins from 17 runs this year. Latest win at Chepstow in September. Eighth of 9 in handicap (14/1) at this C&D (heavy) 10 days ago. Needs to get back on track. Two-time course winner but hasn't been at her best here on her last few starts.
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Gina Mangan got the best out of LAND OF MAGIC when she made all to win at Salisbury in mid-September and, having run with credit in three deeper races than this since, there is a lot to like now the filly takes a drop back down in class. Turf maiden Happy Tears is feared nudged up 2lb after winning at Chelmsford when last seen, while Sub Thirteen is noteworthy off just 1lb above his last winning mark.
If in the same form as when going close at Nottingham last week, CYPRIOT DIASPORA will take plenty of stopping off the same mark here. Beyond Equal's losing run continues to mount up but, on the upside, his mark continues to drop and the 9-y-o looks dangerous. Land of Magic and Media Guest are others to consider.
This can go to HAPPY TEARS, who won at Chelmsford on her second stable start and is open to further improvement.
(1) L'eau Du Sud 8/15, Useful hurdler who progressed well last season, second in the Betfair Hurdle and County Hurdle. Looks a classic one from this yard who will surpass even that level of form now chasing. Chase debutant who was competitive in some seriously strong handicap hurdles last season.
3
2nd (3) (5/1 -11%) No Risk Des Flos
5
5/1(-11%)
(3) No Risk Des Flos 5/1, Mixed bag since his 2 Wetherby victories in 2022/23 and not seen since poor run at Uttoxeter in May. Remains to be seen if wind operation brings about a revival in form. On a dangerous mark and dropping back from 3m won't harm his chances.
4
3rd (4) (7/2 +42%) Envious Editor
3.5
7/2(+42%)
(4) Envious Editor 7/2, Back to winning ways here (20.9f) in May and acquitted himself well in defeat since. Just 1 lb above his last winning mark and warrants respect. Running okay without looking ahead of his mark and might be vulnerable again.
5
4th (5) (50/1 +75%) Storm Of Light
50
50/1(+75%)
(5) Storm Of Light 50/1, Fair hurdle winner for Olly Murphy but yet to make an impact in 4 chase starts for this yard and he's miles out of the handicap here. Good run for a 200-1 chance last time at Warwick but he's well out of the weights again.
2
|PU| (2) (18/1 -100%) Walking On Air
18
18/1(-100%)
(2) Walking On Air 18/1, Dual-winning hurdler who posted a career best when runner-up on Newbury chase debut last December. Disappointed over timber at Chepstow in February but remains with potential back in this sphere for new yard. Useful hurdler for Nicky Henderson and went close on chase debut; ideally wants further.
14:05 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 3) 19f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
Runner-up in the Betfair and County Hurdle last term, L'EAU DU SUD looks a promising recruit to chasing and he gets the nod to stamp his class on this contest for the in-form Dan Skelton team. Already with plenty of chasing experience under his belt, No Risk Des Flos is capable of playing a hand in a race of this nature and, stepping back in trip, he can emerge as the main danger to the selection following wind surgery, while Envious Editor is respected most out of the remainder.
L'EAU DU SUD is sure to have been well schooled ahead of his chase debut and is very much the one to beat here. Envious Editor may give him most to think about.
This looks a winning opportunity for L'EAU DU SUD, for all that he may ideally be suited by softer ground.
(8) Sayva 1/1, Proved a different proposition to debut when winning 11-runner bumper at Bangor (16.7f, good) back in June. Encouraging start to hurdling when third at Sedgefield 22 days ago and can improve enough to open his account. Bumper winner; fair 3rd on hurdles debut earlier this month; should improve; every chance.
9
2nd (9) (16/1 +0%) Devon Skies
16
16/1(+0%)
(9) Devon Skies 16/1, Well held in 2 bumpers in the spring and showed something to work on when fourth in a novice at Sedgefield 11 days ago. Could be more to come and she's not ruled out. Modest form in two bumpers; fair fourth at 150-1 on hurdles debut and improvement likely.
1
3rd (1) (8/1 +43%) Athair Mor
8
8/1(+43%)
(1) Athair Mor 8/1, Brother to useful 11f-1¾m winner Glen Savage. Dam, ran twice on Flat, half-sister to fairly useful but temperamental hurdler/useful chase winner (stayed 2½m) Percussionist. Decent-enough page and warrants a market check on hurdling debut. £3,000 4yo; brother to useful Glen Savage; has had two wind ops; best watched on debut.
3
4th (3) (7/4 -7%) Iorangi De L'isle
1.75
7/4(-7%)
(3) Iorangi De L'isle 7/4, Won completed start in Irish points. Shaped with promise in a Catterick bumper and best effort to date when third in a novice at Kelso on recent return. Solid claims if he's in the same form. Irish point winner; has finished third in a bumper and two novice hurdles; contender.
6
5th (6) (14/1 -75%) Leader Wing
14
14/1(-75%)
(6) Leader Wing 14/1, Left debut form behind as he got off the mark in 10-runner bumper at Sedgefield in May. First run since leaving Tom Weston when a low-key sixth at Sedgefield 22 days ago. Needs to step up on that. Bought for £9,000 after bumper win in May; well beaten on hurdles debut but should improve.
5
6th (5) (16/1 -14%) Burglar's Dream
16
16/1(-14%)
(5) Burglar's Dream 16/1, Fair maiden on the Flat, below form last two starts. Up against it switched to hurdling. 0-15 on the Flat but placed four times (best at 1m2f); quite interesting on jumps debut.
7
7th (7) (125/1 -279%) Moonfleet Moment
125
125/1(-279%)
(7) Moonfleet Moment 125/1, Lightly raced and quite limited on the Flat, so not an obvious sort switched to hurdling. Ex-Harry Eustace; lightly raced maiden on the Flat and plenty to prove on jumps debut.
4
8th (4) (200/1 -100%) Knight Of Magic
200
200/1(-100%)
(4) Knight Of Magic 200/1, Poor maiden on the Flat who is yet to show anything in a bumper/novice hurdle. Modest on the Flat and pulled up on hurdles debut (150-1); others stronger.
14:15 Newcastle Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 17f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
IORANGI DE L'ISLE offered much more encouragement on his reappearance when finishing third at Kelso earlier this month. This contest might not take that much winning and a similar performance from Donald McCain's charge may prove sufficient. The biggest threat may emerge from Sayva, who hit the frame on his hurdles bow at Sedgefield recently. Devon Skies is a possible danger if improving her jumping and she completes the shortlist.
Bumper winner SAYVA should have learned plenty from his hurdling debut and he's likely to improve enough to get the better of Iorangi de L'Isle, who sets the standard at this point. Devon Skies isn't without hope.
This looks a good opportunity for SAYVA to get off the mark over hurdles. Iorangi de L'Isle looks his main danger.
(2) Hk Fourteen 11/4, Lightly-raced maiden. Tenth of 14 in handicap (40/1) at Chepstow (7.1f, good) 66 days ago. Readily passed over. Lightly raced 4yo; could be suited by first crack at sprinting but he's struggled this far.
1
2nd (1) (5/2 -175%) Mintana
2.5
5/2(-175%)
(1) Mintana 5/2, 5/2, career best when winning 5-runner handicap at this course (5f, heavy) 10 days ago, comfortably. Will prove hard to beat under a penalty if in anything like the same form. Easy win here last time; could be flattered by the bare form but respected nevertheless.
6
3rd (6) (12/1 +40%) Midnight Flame
12
12/1(+40%)
(6) Midnight Flame 12/1, Remains a maiden after 27 Flat runs. 33/1, last of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f) 19 days ago. Others preferred. 27-race maiden but she's run some good races here and has possibilities.
4
4th (4) (11/1 -10%) Tres Chic
11
11/1(-10%)
(4) Tres Chic 11/1, Fourth of 5 in handicap at Chepstow (7.1f, good to firm, 5/1) 58 days ago. Looks vulnerable for win purposes. Two wins earlier in the season but hasn't been at the same level on her last few runs.
8
5th (8) (14/1 0%) We're Reunited
14
14/1(0%)
(8) We're Reunited 14/1, C&D winner. Sixteen runs since last win in 2023. 14/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at this course (5f, good to firm) 46 days ago. Now tried in a visor and will have an each-way chance if responding well to the new headgear. He's on a long losing run but has often gone well here and is not ruled out each-way.
9
6th (9) (80/1 -100%) Repartee
80
80/1(-100%)
(9) Repartee 80/1, Twenty-seven runs since last win in 2020. Tongue strap on for 1st time, eighth of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f, 50/1) 33 days ago. Chance if rediscovering old form. Close second at Lingfield (7f, AW) in February but good performances are rare nowadays.
10
7th (10) (11/1 +0%) Redshore City
11
11/1(+0%)
(10) Redshore City 11/1, One win from 31 Flat runs. 10/3, bit below form third of 8 in handicap at this course (5f, heavy) 21 days ago. No more than an each-way squeak. Ran well when fourth of 15 over C&D last month but no threat the last twice; now 1-31.
7
8th (7) (5/1 +17%) Roman Spring
5
5/1(+17%)
(7) Roman Spring 5/1, Remains a maiden after 22 Flat runs. 5/1, good third of 10 in handicap at Windsor (6f, heavy) 17 days ago. Will need to find improvement from somewhere if he's to get his head in front here but place possibilities nonetheless. Remains a maiden after 22 starts but ran well at Windsor recently; might not be far away.
3
9th (3) (6/1 +0%) Fai Fai
6
6/1(+0%)
(3) Fai Fai 6/1, Good second of 7 in handicap at Brighton (6f, heavy, 10/1) 14 days ago. Each-way chance. Two wins this year and solid soft-ground second at Brighton a fortnight ago; good claims.
5
10th (5) (33/1 -267%) Irrelevant
33
33/1(-267%)
(5) Irrelevant 33/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. Creditable fifth of 13 in handicap (13/2) at Kempton (7f) 22 days ago. Likely to find a few too good once more. A couple of fair runs on AW since joining this yard but the return to turf may be a minus.
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
MINTANA won in fine style when dropped back to 5f here 10 days ago, benefitting from positive tactics, and the four-year-old, who is 2lb well-in under a 5lb penalty, makes plenty of appeal in her attempt to back that performance up. Fai Fai returned to turf with a solid effort to finish runner-up at Brighton and has to enter calculations, while others capable of being in the mix include Roman Spring and Tres Chic.
On the back of a thoroughly decisive success here 10 days ago, MINTANA, who is officially 2 lb well-in under a penalty, is likely to prove a very tough nut to crack. Fai Fai gets the nod ahead of We're Reunited and Roman Spring for forecast purposes.
Preference is for FAI FAI, who was a good second at Brighton (6f, soft) a fortnight ago and knows how to win.
(2) Sam's Amour 5/6, Found improvement to double her hurdle tally in 7-runner novice at Exeter (18.5f, good) 21 days ago and sets the standard on that form. Two wins this year, a 2m5f handicap by 21l and 2m2f novice by 15l; strong claims.
5
2nd (5) (17/2 -89%) Fame And Fun
8.5
17/2(-89%)
(5) Fame And Fun 17/2, Won a Plumpton handicap chase in March but patchy record over fences since and disappointed in handicap company back hurdling latest. Drops back in grade here, though, and can't be ruled out. Fortunes have dipped markedly but today's easier company offers some cause for optimism.
1
3rd (1) (13/2 -30%) Byzantine Empire
6.5
13/2(-30%)
(1) Byzantine Empire 13/2, Back to winning ways at Worcester in July and shaped better than distance beaten when third of 7 in handicap hurdle at same course (16f, soft) 34 days ago. Enters calculations. Won a Worcester handicap hurdle in July and should be a big player on these terms.
7
4th (7) (33/1 -65%) Bits N Pieces
33
33/1(-65%)
(7) Bits N Pieces 33/1, Failed to meet expectations in Warwick bumper on debut 28 days ago and is likely best watched on switch to hurdling unless the market speaks in his favour. 11-2 but dropped out to be tailed off in a Warwick bumper this month.
3
5th (3) (20/1 -67%) Bahtiyar
20
20/1(-67%)
(3) Bahtiyar 20/1, Maiden who can be a bit headstrong for his own good but he comes here in good form, respectable fourth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Fontwell (25.7f) 37 days ago. Warrants respect on debut for new yard here. 20-race maiden who left Dan Skelton for £3,000; having first run in a seller.
8
6th (8) (5/1 +80%) Far Away West
5
5/1(+80%)
(8) Far Away West 5/1, Run with credit the last twice, latest when third of 18 in handicap hurdle at Exeter (16.7f, good, 14/1) 21 days ago. More on plate on these terms, however. Has her work cut out on these terms but has at least performed respectably in handicaps.
4
|PU| (4) (16/1 +0%) Boy From Brazil
16
16/1(+0%)
(4) Boy From Brazil 16/1, Out of a bumper winner but made little impact in 3 starts in that sphere and bit concerning to see him in selling company on hurdles bow. Modest bumper form; goes hurdling at a lowly level and needs checking in the market.
6
|PU| (6) (40/1 +0%) Fixed Wing
40
40/1(+0%)
(6) Fixed Wing 40/1, No better than mid-field in a pair of bumpers and barely troubled the judge over hurdles or on Southwell chase debut earlier this month. Cheekpieces on for first time. Struggled off modest marks in handicap hurdles and again on chase debut last time out.
14:35 Stratford Selling Hurdle (Class 5) 19f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
SAM'S AMOUR could not have done it any easier at Exeter last time out and this looks like another ideal opportunity for the seven-year-old to notch up a third career success. Winless since March, Fame And Fun has not shown much in recent starts but is capable on his day, while Byzantine Empire is one with the potential to improve for going back up in distance.
SAM'S AMOUR took her form up a notch when scoring at Exeter earlier this month and has been found a good opportunity to follow up. Byzantine Empire and Fame And Fun look the likeliest dangers.
Keiran Burke's SAM'S AMOUR drops into a seller after winning two of her last four races and she appeals as the safest play.
(3) Flic Ou Voyou 7/2, Eight-time winner of various race-types for Paul Nicholls and while it was a struggle initially for this yard, he has rediscovered his shooting boots the last twice. Ultimately did too much too soon on the elongated run for home at Kelso (21.6f, good) on latest start and he's a big player. Has run well on last two starts, notably when second last time and is worth considering.
2
2nd (2) (13/8 +19%) Boomslang
1.625
13/8(+19%)
(2) Boomslang 13/8, Maiden hurdle winner in June and delivered an extremely polished round of jumping when successful on chase debut at Downpatrick (19.4f, good to soft) earlier this month. Mark for handicap debut in this sphere demands improvement but he almost certainly has more to offer as a chaser. Three wins in 2024, the latest on chase debut at Downpatrick; should progress; chance.
4
3rd (4) (10/3 +26%) Backbyjet
3.333333
10/3(+26%)
(4) Backbyjet 10/3, Recently made it 3-7 over fences at Hexham (2½m, soft) where he proved ½-length too strong for the re-opposing Coqolino (1 lb pull), again displaying a willing attitude. That fighting spirit will likely stand him in good stead once more but this demands a new personal best. Improved with cheekpieces, winning three out of last four, all over 2m4f; one to consider.
6
|F| (6) (6/1 +14%) Special Dragon
6
6/1(+14%)
(6) Special Dragon 6/1, Improved sent handicapping over hurdles, runner-up either side of success at Ludlow (21.2f, good) in April. Showed aptitude for this job when eighth of 13 in handicap chase at Southwell at the beginning of this month and she can be expected to leave that form well behind in time. Won mares' handicap hurdle in April; well beaten on chase debut; should do better.
5
|F| (5) (15/2 +38%) Hold Onto The Line
7.5
15/2(+38%)
(5) Hold Onto The Line 15/2, Fortunate to land his fourth success (15.8f, soft) at Musselburgh in January, looking held when left in front 2 out. However, yet to win away from that course and subsequent display at Carlisle lacked spark. Cheekpieces refitted. Capable but inconsistent; last win was over 2m but stays 2m4f; could go well.
14:45 Newcastle Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
FLIC OU VOYOU was only collared late over an extended 2m5f at Kelso last month and this in-form gelding looks primed to offer another bold bid. Coqolino is feared most after a good second over 2m4f at Hexham earlier this month and, off 1lb better terms, he can reverse form with the reopposing winner Backbyjet. Boomslang is another to consider.
The vote in this trappy-looking contest goes to FLIC OU VOYOU, who proved that his Uttoxeter effort in July (dead-heated at odds of 66/1 but subsequently demoted to second) was no flash in the pan when going close at Kelso last time. He remains well-handicapped based on his exploits when in the care of Paul Nicholls and has conditions in his favour. There was much to like about the chase debut success of Boomslang and he is feared most ahead of Coqolino.
Preference is for BOOMSLANG who won in good style on his chase debut and should make further progress. Backbyjet is next best.
(2) Premier 12/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Ninth of 12 in novice at Kempton (8f, 40/1) 20 days ago, left poorly placed. Improvement needed now pitched into a nursery. Yet to threaten but he's on a fair opening mark and is not discounted.
4
2nd (4) (4/1 +0%) Bownder
4
4/1(+0%)
(4) Bownder 4/1, Career best when winning 10-runner nursery at Southwell (8.1f, 11/4) 32 days ago. More needed up 5 lb with conditions something of an unknown (unraced on ground slower than good). In good form in 1m nurseries in recent month; player if the slow ground isn't an issue.
3
3rd (3) (11/4 +21%) Glenridding
2.75
11/4(+21%)
(3) Glenridding 11/4, Lightly-raced winner. Successful at Yarmouth in September. 6/4, creditable third of 9 in nursery at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 26 days ago. Should have a part to play. Has done well since moving into nurseries and pedigree provides hope regarding slow ground.
7
4th (7) (14/1 -100%) Mister Knockout
14
14/1(-100%)
(7) Mister Knockout 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Good third of 12 in nursery at Kempton (7f, 4/1) 45 days ago. Should be in the mix off the same mark here, provided he goes on the ground. Kept on galloping for third on nursery debut (7f, AW); could be in the mix now at 1m.
1
5th (1) (6/4 +25%) Tap Dancer
1.5
6/4(+25%)
(1) Tap Dancer 6/4, Lightly-raced winner. 11/4, career best when winning 5-runner novice at this course (10.2f, heavy) 21 days ago, keeping on well. Back down in trip for this nursery debut and a major player. Easily won 5-runner novice here (1m2f, heavy) latest; firmly in thoughts on nursery debut.
6
6th (6) (15/2 +32%) Thiscouldbefun
7.5
15/2(+32%)
(6) Thiscouldbefun 15/2, 25/1, creditable third of 11 in nursery at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 6 days ago. Looks vulnerable from a win point of view. Placed in two 7f nurseries and the return to 1m could be a positive move.
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Bownder has been a model of consistency in nursery company and arrives following a victory at Southwell. There is a question mark with regards to conditions because he has only raced on a sound surface so the vote goes to TAP DANCER. The daughter of Territories boasts the advantage of a heavy-ground win here over 1m2f earlier in the month and, with stamina assured, she may prove a tough nut to crack. Glenridding completes the shortlist.
This drop back in trip won't be an issue for TAP DANCER, who opened her account in good style over 10.2f here three weeks ago and makes her nursery debut off what looks a workable mark. Glenridding is likely to emerge as the main danger, with Mister Knockout feared most among the others.
Having shown improved form since moving into nurseries, GLENRIDDING is taken to add to last month's win at Yarmouth.
(5) Juggernaut 13/2, 4/1, good 1¾ lengths third of 10 to Karannelle in handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot (16.8f, good) 41 days ago. Should be on the premises for all that others appeal as better treated. Has run well in three handicaps this term, latest when third at Newton Abbot last month..
1
2nd (1) (9/2 +18%) Zhang Fei
4.5
9/2(+18%)
(1) Zhang Fei 9/2, Lightly-raced maiden over hurdles who had been in good form on the Flat prior to an underwhelming fifth at Newton Abbot a couple of months ago. Worth considering having been given a break since. Made all at Newton Abbot in July; anchored by 10lb rise when modest 5th there in August..
3
3rd (3) (11/4 +31%) Atreides
2.75
11/4(+31%)
(3) Atreides 11/4, Maiden but shaped better than the result on more than one occasion last term and came on for his reappearance when second at Fontwell last time. Should be on the premises again. 0-11 over hurdles but was beaten only a neck at Fontwell last month..
8
4th (8) (18/1 +18%) Stick With Me Sam
18
18/1(+18%)
(8) Stick With Me Sam 18/1, Related to plenty of winners and stepped up on previous efforts when seventh in a handicap at Uttoxeter 5 months ago. Will probably need this, however. Well beaten on all four starts, latest when seventh of 13 on handicap debut at Uttoxeter..
9
5th (9) (80/1 -100%) Walk The Moon
80
80/1(-100%)
(9) Walk The Moon 80/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Below form sixth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Bangor (16.7f, good, 33/1) 55 days ago. Others more persuasive. Moderate effort when sixth of 12 on handicap debut at Bangor last month..
4
6th (4) (12/1 +0%) The Dream Goes On
12
12/1(+0%)
(4) The Dream Goes On 12/1, Just modest form over hurdles so far but there has been the promise of better, so no surprise if she takes a step forward now handicapping. In the frame on three starts over hurdles but needs to find improvement on handicap debut..
2
7th (2) (28/1 -100%) Karannelle
28
28/1(-100%)
(2) Karannelle 28/1, Latest win in hurdle at Newton Abbot in September. 9/1, not quite in the same form when seventh of 9 in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (18.6f, good to firm) 33 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Won at Newton Abbot in July and last month but is 3lb higher than her last winning mark..
6
8th (6) (9/1 +36%) Razzo Italiano
9
9/1(+36%)
(6) Razzo Italiano 9/1, C&D scorer who made a winning start for his new yard in 7-runner handicap hurdle at Worcester in September. Failed to back it up here last time but too soon to write off. Won selling handicap over C&D and followed up for new connections; non-stayer latest..
7
|PU| (7) (11/4 +0%) Penna Rossa
2.75
11/4(+0%)
(7) Penna Rossa 11/4, First run since leaving Helen Nelmes when very good second of 18 in handicap hurdle at Exeter (16.7f, good, 10/3) 21 days ago. Very well treated on his best form and is worth a chance to go one better. Almost landed a gamble on stable debut when beaten a neck at Exeter three weeks ago..
12
|PU| (12) (12/1 -9%) Testflight
12
12/1(-9%)
(12) Testflight 12/1, Still a maiden and, while he arrives on the back of a creditable effort over fences, he faces a tricky assignment from out of the weights back in this sphere. Fourth over fences on last two starts but 6lb wrong in the weights on return to hurdles..
10
|PU| (10) (33/1 -32%) Lady Henrietta
33
33/1(-32%)
(10) Lady Henrietta 33/1, Showed more when runner-up in a Stratford bumper in July but hasn't built on that effort switched to hurdling, pulled up in a handicap at Worcester 15 days ago. Well held on all four starts over hurdles, latest when pulled up at Worcester 15 days ago..
11
|PU| (11) (200/1 -100%) Ill Reef
200
200/1(-100%)
(11) Ill Reef 200/1, Yet to show anything since joining this yard and looks set for another struggle. Pulled up in selling handicap over C&D (200-1) won by Razzo Italiano last month..
15:05 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 19f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
This can go the way of ATREIDES, who must hold every chance on the back of a career-best effort when narrowly denied over shorter at Fontwell last month. The form of his stable is another plus and the son of Califet is preferred to the capable Zhang Fei and Juggernaut, who was a promising third when not beaten far at Newton Abbot on his latest outing. Others to note include Juggernaut, Penna Rossa and Razzo Italiano.
PENNA ROSSA is well treated on past exploits and was revived by his new stable when second at Exeter three weeks ago, so he takes preference over Atreides, who may yet have more to offer. Juggernaut should give his running once more.
A gamble was foiled when PENNA ROSSA (nap) was beaten on his stable debut and he can win here. Atreides is next best.
(13) Balranald 9/1, Ran out a fortunate winner of 6-runner handicap hurdle at Sedgefield (16.8f, soft) 22 days ago, left with every chance after clear leader Cawthorne Cracker fell last. Has the same mark to work with here but has never been the most consistent. Lucky winner after Cawthorne Cracker fell when clear last time; on same mark; a possible.
15
2nd (15) (40/1 -21%) National Question
40
40/1(-21%)
(15) National Question 40/1, Modest winner on the Flat but has yet to take to hurdling, jumping none too fluently when seventh in 12-runner handicap at Perth (16.2f, soft, 20/1) 35 days ago. Easy to look elsewhere. 1m4f winner in July; modest form over hurdles and stiff task from 6lb out of the handicap.
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3rd (7) (5/2 -11%) Cawthorne Cracker
2.5
5/2(-11%)
(7) Cawthorne Cracker 5/2, Landed a gamble on the back of a breathing operation at Sedgefield at the start of the month and would have followed up in straightforward fashion but for a final-flight fall there the following week. 9 lb higher now but still warrants plenty of respect. Improved since wind op, winning on first occasion and unlucky last time; the one to beat.
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4th (8) (8/1 +43%) Purple Gown
8
8/1(+43%)
(8) Purple Gown 8/1, Isn't straightforward but she'd been successful on the Flat over the summer and shaped quite encouragingly back over hurdles when fifth at Perth in September. Not seen to best effect back on the level since. Dual Flat winner; fifth in two runs in handicaps over hurdles; each-way chance.
10
5th (10) (14/1 +22%) Getaway Jewel
14
14/1(+22%)
(10) Getaway Jewel 14/1, On a losing run but he ran creditably when third of 12 on his most recent outing over hurdles at Worcester in July. Veteran; creditable third on latest run over hurdles (July) and has a chance on that form.
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6th (6) (18/1 -13%) La Quarite
18
18/1(-13%)
(6) La Quarite 18/1, Easily best effort when second on handicap debut fitted with a hood at Musselburgh in February. Did too much too soon trying to dominate a stronger field back there (17.4f, heavy) next time but was below form at Sedgefield on final outing. Has left Iain Jardine. Ex-Iain Jardine; fair third in handicap in on February; modest efforts since; bit to prove.
14
7th (14) (150/1 -50%) Ivynator
150
150/1(-50%)
(14) Ivynator 150/1, One-time fairly useful Flat performer for Charlie Fellowes but has shown little for current yard, including over hurdles. Modest performer who is hard to fancy from 5lb out of the handicap.
1
8th (1) (15/2 +53%) Chillhi
7.5
15/2(+53%)
(1) Chillhi 15/2, Fairly useful handicapper on Flat (stays 1¾m) who showed aptitude for hurdling on his debut in July. Well held completed start since but could show more now handicapping in this sphere. Formerly decent on the Flat; fair third over 2m4f on hurdles debut; chance on that form.
9
9th (9) (5/1 +44%) Game Beaaa
5
5/1(+44%)
(9) Game Beaaa 5/1, Has been holding form well lately and posted another solid showing when fifth of 9 at Market Rasen (18.6f, good to firm) 33 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Return to 2m a plus and should give another good account. 1-21 over hurdles; fair form since winning in August 2023 and has an each-way chance.
2
10th (2) (8/1 +20%) Chicago Gal
8
8/1(+20%)
(2) Chicago Gal 8/1, Fair on the Flat and landed 10-runner handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (16.6f, good) in May, responding well. Found good run halted at Southwell the following month but opened her account on the Flat at Beverley in July and shaped as if back in form at Pontefract on most recent outing. Won novice h'cap hurdle in June; Flat winner since; good ground suits; each-way chance.
12
11th (12) (6/1 +0%) Grifter
6
6/1(+0%)
(12) Grifter 6/1, Went the wrong way on the Flat this year but placed twice back hurdling last month, finishing second of 12 at Perth (soft) latterly. Has improved over hurdles this season with two good placed runs last month; contender.
4
12th (4) (22/1 -57%) Blueberry Wine
22
22/1(-57%)
(4) Blueberry Wine 22/1, Has been most disappointing over fences this season but could go well reverting to hurdling off a reduced mark. Has won five chases; not been in best of form recently and bit to prove back over hurdles.
5
13th (5) (100/1 -100%) Montys Rock
100
100/1(-100%)
(5) Montys Rock 100/1, Reached the frame in maiden hurdles in Ireland for Eoin Doyle but has shown nothing in a brace of handicaps this season for new yard. Ex-Irish; fair form in maiden hurdles for Eoin Doyle; not so good recently; new headgear.
11
|PU| (11) (40/1 -43%) Star Contact
40
40/1(-43%)
(11) Star Contact 40/1, Limited impact both starts in Ireland for S. Curling and fared no better starting out for this yard at Carlisle 2 weeks ago. Modest efforts in two maiden hurdles in Ireland and pulled up on stable debut last time.
15:15 Newcastle Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 17f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
CAWTHORNE CRACKER was well in command when falling at the last over 2m1f at Sedgefield earlier this month and with a clear round of jumping, he looks primed to return to winning ways. The five-year-old will have to defy a 9lb hike but that doesn't appear likely to halt his progression. Grifter looks the biggest danger after a decent second over 2m at Perth in September, while Balranald heads the remainder.
CHICAGO GAL shaped as if back in form on her most recent Flat outing and gets the tentative vote to notch a second win over hurdles. Purple Gown isn't straightforward but potentially has a bit more to offer as a hurdler, especially when the emphasis is on speed. Cawthorne Cracker had the race at his mercy when coming to grief at the last at Sedgefield just over 3 weeks ago and warrants plenty of respect, also.
This can go to CAWTHORNE CRACKER who has improved for wind surgery and can make amends for his unlucky fall at Sedgefield last time.
(12) Barnsnape Boy 80/1, Eighth of 9 in handicap at Brighton (7f, good, 11/1). Off 135 days and he looks set for another struggle. Headstrong sort who was unable to threaten in May/June in first 4 handicaps; wind op since.
6
1st (6) (9/4 +10%) Ciotog
2.25
9/4(+10%)
(6) Ciotog 9/4, Improved on recent efforts when notching third C&D success in a 10-runner handicap (heavy, 11/2) 10 days ago, suited by way race developed. Expected to be bang there under a penalty. Won with something to spare over C&D latest; has to back that up but remains well treated.
11
2nd (11) (8/1 +33%) Eye Of The Water
8
8/1(+33%)
(11) Eye Of The Water 8/1, C&D winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. Visored for 1st time, 8 lengths fourth of 10 to Ciotog in handicap (11/2) at this C&D (heavy) 10 days ago. Clearly has work to do. Engaged 7.30 Kempton Wednesday. Continues to drop down the weights but for good reason; declared 7:30 Kempton yesterday.
4
3rd (4) (5/4 +55%) Albus Anne
1.25
5/4(+55%)
(4) Albus Anne 5/4, Three-time C&D winner. 2 wins from 5 runs this year, the latest here on penultimate start. Creditable third of 11 in handicap at Windsor (8.1f, heavy, 9/2) 17 days ago, clear of rest. Enters calculations. 3-5 at Bath (including two wins this autumn) and holds strong claims now back here.
7
4th (7) (18/1 -125%) Genta
18
18/1(-125%)
(7) Genta 18/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Third of 6 in novice (13/2) at Newcastle (7.1f) 30 days ago. Looks up against it now pitched into a handicap. Has kept on nicely over 7f on AW on all three starts; open to improvement now up to 1m.
2
5th (2) (9/1 -13%) Darvel
9
9/1(-13%)
(2) Darvel 9/1, C&D winner in April. Seventh of 11 in handicap at Brighton (8f, heavy, 9/1) 14 days ago, doing too much too soon. Not taken lightly. Well beaten at Brighton a fortnight ago but has run really well on both visits to Bath.
8
6th (8) (28/1 -133%) Clyde Bay
28
28/1(-133%)
(8) Clyde Bay 28/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time, respectable sixth of 11 in handicap (9/2) at Kempton (6f) 15 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Significantly up in trip and it's easy enough to look elsewhere. Fair run in 2yo novice here last October but hasn't shone on his three starts this season.
5
7th (5) (18/1 -13%) I Can't Believe
18
18/1(-13%)
(5) I Can't Believe 18/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 25/1, tenth of 12 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f) 28 days ago, finishing with running left. Others preferred. Well-bred 3yo for whom it's very early days but he was well beaten on handicap debut.
3
8th (3) (50/1 -79%) First Greyed
50
50/1(-79%)
(3) First Greyed 50/1, 8/1, below form seventh of 14 in handicap at Ayr (8f, heavy), finding test too much. Off 12 months and probably worth taking on starting out for new yard here. On a handy mark on last season's best form but hefty absence to defy on stable debut.
10
9th (10) (20/1 -122%) King Of The Dance
20
20/1(-122%)
(10) King Of The Dance 20/1, Good 2¼ lengths second of 12 to Albus Anne in handicap at this C&D (good, 40/1) 47 days ago. Live each-way chance. Poor strike-rate but runner-up over C&D last time and he's not ruled out.
9
10th (9) (125/1 -525%) Treasure Bay
125
125/1(-525%)
(9) Treasure Bay 125/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 11/1, last of 3 in novice at this course (5.7f, heavy) 10 days ago. Significantly back up in trip for this handicap debut and needs to raise his game. Makes handicap debut with trainer in good form but improvement is needed.
1
11th (1) (100/1 -203%) Radiant Angel
100
100/1(-203%)
(1) Radiant Angel 100/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Sixth of 8 in maiden (8/1) at Chelmsford City (7f). Off 6 months ahead of this debut for new yard and sizeable step forward needed now handicapping Improvement needed on h'cap debut but new trainer's horses are running well; not ruled out.
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
Ciotog impressed when scoring with plenty in hand over track and trip last week and another bold showing is anticipated under a 5lb penalty. That said, ALBUS ANNE edges preference. She brought up a C&D double before being thwarted in her hat-trick bid when finishing third at Windsor earlier this month. Nudged up 2lb back at this track, she looks the one to be with. Clyde Bay is also noteworthy.
CIOTOG did the job well over this C&D recently and he has a strong chance of going in again under a penalty. The one most likely to serve up a serious challenge is the in-form Albus Anne, while Darvel and King of The Dance both make each-way appeal.
The mare ALBUS ANNE (nap) made it 3-5 at Bath with two C&D wins this autumn and she was a good third at Windsor most recently.
(7) Harrys Hope 18/5, Irish point winner who has left her hurdles exploits well behind sent chasing the last twice, following up impressive Southwell chase debut success with another good round of jumping at Exeter (19.2f, good) 3 weeks ago. 6 lb rise for that fair enough and she's the one to beat. 2-2 over fences after emerging from off the pace to shade a tight finish at Exeter.
10
2nd (10) (12/1 +33%) Joe Cotton
12
12/1(+33%)
(10) Joe Cotton 12/1, Point winner who made a successful chase debut in 19f Exeter handicap in March. Has made the frame both subsequent starts but safely held on each occasion and it would appear that he's a shade too high in the weights for now. Didn't build on a clearcut win on chase debut (heavy) but he retains some potential.
8
3rd (8) (4/1 +56%) Smurfette
4
4/1(+56%)
(8) Smurfette 4/1, Has gradually got it together over fences, mastering School For Scandal (winner since) close home when opening account in this sphere at Warwick (2½m, good) last month. 6 lb rise by no means the end of the world and this stiffer test promises to suit. Built up some momentum for her new yard and got up in the nick of time at Warwick latest.
5
4th (5) (40/1 -186%) Mortens Leam
40
40/1(-186%)
(5) Mortens Leam 40/1, Veteran who returned to winning ways at Stratford (22.5f, heavy) in March. May well have notched another success but for unseating 2 out at Hereford (25.2f, good) the following month and this 12-y-o will be a danger to all if fully tuned-up for this assignment. Off since April but would have taken some beating had he not departed two out last time.
2
5th (2) (9/1 -38%) Cooleenymore
9
9/1(-38%)
(2) Cooleenymore 9/1, Took very well to fences during the spring, making it 2-4 in this sphere with a wide-margin success at Hereford (25.5f, good) when last seen in May. Resumes on a 10 lb higher mark and in a tougher race, though, so more will certainly be needed if she's to add to her tally here. On the upgrade earlier this year, winning over hurdles and fences; up the weights.
11
6th (11) (10/1 +29%) Moonlight Artist
10
10/1(+29%)
(11) Moonlight Artist 10/1, Opened hurdles account at Exeter (23f, soft) last November and followed that with a respectable effort at Aintree next time. However, he proved a let-down returned to Exeter on latest start during the spring and he needs to get back on track now switched to the larger obstacles. Hurdle winner; returns from a break with yard going well and should make a chaser.
9
7th (9) (12/1 +64%) Kapamazov
12
12/1(+64%)
(9) Kapamazov 12/1, Running respectably in the summer without shaping like he's ahead of his mark, only fifth of 10 at Uttoxeter when last seen in July. Opposable. It was his first run over fences when beaten about 5l at Uttoxeter (3m2f, soft).
4
8th (4) (16/1 -14%) Macfin
16
16/1(-14%)
(4) Macfin 16/1, Placed all 3 starts switched to fences for Nigel Twiston-Davies during 2021/22 campaign. Not seen out under Rules since but 4-6 between the flags in the interim and it'll be interesting to see how he shapes up in the betting with a tongue strap added here. Competitive form in 2021 and has since gone 4-6 in points; respected despite the absence.
16
9th (16) (50/1 +24%) The Gambler
50
50/1(+24%)
(16) The Gambler 50/1, Fair bumper winner but she has failed to match that form over hurdles/fences and looks up against it from 9 lb out of the handicap here. Safely held since an improved 2nd over 2m3f here in May and she's 9lb out of the weights.
6
|F| (6) (14/1 -133%) Move With The Beat
14
14/1(-133%)
(6) Move With The Beat 14/1, Dual point winner who showed some promise over hurdles. Well-backed for recent chase debut at Exeter (17.5f, good to soft) where a bad mistake at the seventh fence left him on the back foot, and likely to step up on that granted an error-free round of jumping here. Made a bad mid-race mistake when pulled-up favourite on chase debut at Exeter last week.
1
|PU| (1) (7/1 +42%) How And Ever
7
7/1(+42%)
(1) How And Ever 7/1, Lightly-raced 6-y-o who made a successful handicap debut over hurdles at Fontwell (21.8f, heavy) in February. Too bad to be true when pulled up at Lingfield the following month and he appeals as the type to make his mark in this sphere. Won one of his two handicaps over hurdles; now chasing and he's still lightly raced.
3
|PU| (3) (18/1 +28%) Kap Auteuil
18
18/1(+28%)
(3) Kap Auteuil 18/1, Useful chaser at best but losing run stretches back to March 2022 and he offered little in 3 starts in cheekpieces last season. More severe headgear enlisted for this seasonal reappearance and it's probably best to look elsewhere. Bar one run when runner-up, his form has deserted him the last two years; new visor.
12
|PU| (12) (20/1 -25%) Supposedtobe
20
20/1(-25%)
(12) Supposedtobe 20/1, Dual hurdles winner but hasn't looked a natural in this sphere, despite finishing in the money on 3 of his 4 starts in this sphere, and hopes pinned on this step up in trip sparking some improvement. Runner-up in two of his four chases but he was 20l off the winner in the latest.
13
|PU| (13) (20/1 +60%) J'habite En France
20
20/1(+60%)
(13) J'habite En France 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden who is hard to warm to on this chase debut judged on what he's shown in half-a-dozen starts over hurdles. Only a 5yo but his form in handicap hurdles (2m3f-3m) was moderate.
14
|PU| (14) (25/1 -150%) On The Platform
25
25/1(-150%)
(14) On The Platform 25/1, Finally shed his maiden tag in this sphere when landing a 9-runner handicap at Bangor (3m, good) on his latest outing in May. 3 lb rise fair enough and should have a part to play if fit enough to do himself justice. First chase win at the 17th attempt when scoring narrowly over 3m at Bangor in May.
15
|PU| (15) (33/1 +34%) Inchagoill Lady
33
33/1(+34%)
(15) Inchagoill Lady 33/1, Appeared to take a step forward when third on chase debut/second start for this yard following a wind op at Exeter (3m. heavy) in March. However, failed to build on that next 2 starts and she's opposable back from a 6-month break. Maiden who didn't shape without promise in two of her three chases in the spring.
15:35 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 5) 23f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
COOLEENYMORE was a real eye-catcher when she ran away with a mares' handicap the last time she was seen over fences at Exeter and, having shown her versatility with a similar display over timber at Hereford in May, the Robert Walford-trained mare is an attractive proposition on just her third start in this sphere. The hat-trick seeking Harrys Hope is an obvious threat stepping up in trip off just 6lb higher than her latest success. Kapamazov and Joe Cotton are potential improvers to monitor in the betting.
This trip should be within HARRYS HOPE's range and, with a 6 lb rise for her latest success at Exeter easy to swallow, she is taken to complete the hat-trick. Move With The Beat didn't have the chance to show what he can do over fences on debut in this sphere at the aforementioned course and Emma Lavelle's charge is next on the list ahead of Smurfette. If Mortens Leam is raring to go he will have a chance, while Macfin is also of interest, despite returning from a lengthy absence.
This is very open. MACFIN could be interesting with competitive form off higher marks before doing well in points.
(1) Chemical Warfare 5/2, Course winner who is proving progressive for this yard and has landed back-to-back handicaps at Sedgefield (both 26.3f) in recent weeks. Raised 8 lb for latest victory but looks sure to go well again. In cracking form; another career best latest; up 7lb but bold hat-trick bid anticipated..
2
2nd (2) (4/1 -33%) Jimli's Island
4
4/1(-33%)
(2) Jimli's Island 4/1, Turned a corner since joining new yard, landing a brace of Perth handicaps before good second of 10 at Hexham (20.1f, good, 4/1) 27 days ago, sticking to task. Another bold show is on the cards. Won back-to-back 3m hurdles and second in a 2m4f chase since joining stable; player..
3
3rd (3) (5/1 +44%) Ribeye
5
5/1(+44%)
(3) Ribeye 5/1, May have needed outing, back from 12 weeks off, when seventh of 11 in handicap chase (11/1) at Hexham (20.1f, soft) 19 days ago but he isn't the easiest to win with these days. Inconsistent; place claims if shrugging off his latest effort now back up in trip..
7
4th (7) (9/1 +25%) Play By The Rules
9
9/1(+25%)
(7) Play By The Rules 9/1, Modest winner at 19f over hurdles but is yet to score over fences and posted just respectable fifth of 12 to Jimli's Island in handicap chase at Perth (23.8f, good, 7/1) 75 days ago. 2m3f hurdle winner who is hard to recommend on any recent achievements..
4
5th (4) (7/1 +42%) Lady Mendoza
7
7/1(+42%)
(4) Lady Mendoza 7/1, Nine-race maiden over hurdles and looked unconvincing on switch to this discipline at Hexham 27 days ago. Others more appealing. Didn't jump well on chase debut at Hexham; slipping to a competitive mark but more needed..
5
6th (5) (16/1 -129%) Croagh Patrick
16
16/1(-129%)
(5) Croagh Patrick 16/1, On a long losing run and arrives on back of disappointing effort at Hexham earlier this month. Now tried in visor for first time. Well beaten after a break latest; now on a workable mark as visor replaces cheekpieces..
6
|U| (6) (9/2 +0%) Ginger Pointe
4.5
9/2(+0%)
(6) Ginger Pointe 9/2, Made a winning yard/chase debut at Market Rasen (21.4f) in August and run to a similar level both starts since, latest when creditable fourth of 10 in handicap chase at same course (23.9f, good to firm) 33 days ago, doing too much too soon. Shortlist material. Won at Market Rasen (2m5f, good) in August but the handicapper looks back in control..
15:45 Newcastle Handicap Chase (Class 4) 23f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
CHEMICAL WARFARE travelled strongly into contention before recording an emphatic success at Sedgefield earlier this month. David Pipe's gelding, now four from 10 over fences, might still have more in the locker and an 8lb rise could prove lenient. Jimli's Island found only one too strong at Hexham recently and is likely to be on the premises again, while Lady Mendoza, who lacked fluency on her chasing debut last time, could step forward with that run under her belt.
JIMLI'S ISLAND has done little wrong for his new yard and will appreciate the step back up in trip after his solid effort at Hexham earlier this month. He gets the nod. Chemical Warfare and Ginger Pointe rate the principal dangers.
David Pipe found successive Sedgefield races to get CHEMICAL WARFARE (nap) back on track and he can complete a northern hat-trick.
(10) Mighty Quiet 25/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Ninth of 11 in novice (66/1) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 76 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time for this handicap debut and she's one to note in the betting. Yet to build upon her encouraging debut run but goes handicapping off a modest mark.
13
2nd (13) (5/1 +17%) Meet Me In Meraki
5
5/1(+17%)
(13) Meet Me In Meraki 5/1, Course winner. Latest win at Chepstow in July. 7/2, good second of 7 in handicap at Yarmouth (10.1f, soft) 16 days ago, clear of rest. Looks competitive on form. Course winner who came well clear with the winner when runner-up at Yarmouth recently.
9
3rd (9) (4/1 +27%) Muqinah
4
4/1(+27%)
(9) Muqinah 4/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Good third of 9 in handicap at Sandown (10f, good, 15/2) 43 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time and she should have a part to play if the headgear has the desired effect. Lightly raced 3yo; perhaps cheekpieces will unlock some of the potential in her pedigree.
7
4th (7) (15/2 -25%) Golden Phase
7.5
15/2(-25%)
(7) Golden Phase 15/2, C&D winner. Latest win here in June. Respectable third of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (12f, AW, 7/2) 50 days ago, left with lot to do. Not taken lightly. Needs to improve upon last couple of runs but has to be of interest given fine record here.
6
5th (6) (9/2 +0%) Sonnet Star
4.5
9/2(+0%)
(6) Sonnet Star 9/2, Career best when winning 13-runner handicap at this C&D (soft, 7/2) 30 days ago, kept up to work. 5 lb rise fair enough and she has to be feared. Off the mark at the 11th attempt when scoring over C&D; could play another leading role.
12
6th (12) (8/1 +6%) Zambezi Magic
8
8/1(+6%)
(12) Zambezi Magic 8/1, Latest win at Ffos Las in August. 4/1, creditable third of 8 in handicap at Windsor (11.4f, heavy) 17 days ago, slowly away. Solid each-way chance. Two wins at Ffos Las this summer and solid third at Windsor latest; can go well once more.
2
7th (2) (10/1 +29%) Mycoloursoryours
10
10/1(+29%)
(2) Mycoloursoryours 10/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Eleventh of 13 in handicap (12/1) at Kempton (12f) 20 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Displayed promise in spring among first three starts but well beaten on recent h'cap debut.
4
8th (4) (22/1 +12%) Ectocross
22
22/1(+12%)
(4) Ectocross 22/1, 15/2, last of 8 in handicap at Epsom (12f, good). Off 120 days and he's entitled to come on for the run. In good form on soft/heavy ground last autumn but tailed off on sole outing this season.
3
9th (3) (12/1 -9%) Rose Branch
12
12/1(-9%)
(3) Rose Branch 12/1, Winner at Hamilton in June. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, sixth of 9 in handicap (11/1) at Sandown (10f, good) 43 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Visor on 1st time and should make her presence felt. Below par at Sandown last month but enjoyed a pretty good summer and may bounce back.
11
10th (11) (11/1 -10%) Alika Breeze
11
11/1(-10%)
(11) Alika Breeze 11/1, Course winner on penultimate start. 12/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at Leicester (8.2f, heavy) 16 days ago. Up in trip and needs to get back on track. 50-1 win here on October 1; well beaten at Leicester since; not written off now back here.
1
11th (1) (40/1 -100%) Local Bay
40
40/1(-100%)
(1) Local Bay 40/1, Course winner. 4 wins from 14 runs this year, the latest at Brighton in August. 66/1, seventh of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 12 days ago. Others make more appeal. Four wins this year (two here) but has gone off the boil more recently; unproven at 1m2f.
5
12th (5) (20/1 +9%) Landlordtothestars
20
20/1(+9%)
(5) Landlordtothestars 20/1, 16/1, eighth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 58 days ago. Up in trip and he's likely to find a few too good once more. Good second at Lingfield in June but two lesser runs have followed; untested at this trip.
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
SONNET STAR showed a likeable attitude when scoring over C&D and, with forecast ground conditions to suit, the suspicion is that a 5lb rise may not be enough to anchor her. This step back in trip could see an improved display from Golden Phase and she might be the main danger to the selection off just 4lb higher than her last winning mark. Recent Yarmouth runner-up Meet Me In Meraki looks the pick of the remainder.
Several to consider in this competitive handicap, with BELLA VENETA shading preference. She was badly hampered at a crucial stage before finishing third off 1 lb higher over a mile here last time and promises to be suited by this stiffer test. Meet Me In Meraki lost little caste in defeat at Yarmouth recently and he is second choice ahead of Golden Phase, Sonnet Star and Zambezi Magic.
Preference is for GOLDEN PHASE whose excellent record here is an enticing factor. Cheekpieces could be a plus for Muqinah.
(11) Watamu 25/1, Crystal Ocean filly. Dam bumper/useful 2m-21f hurdle winner. Third foal; dam dual bumper and 2m-2m5f hurdle winner, including Listed level.
9
2nd (9) (9/4 +68%) Ride Like A Girl
2.25
9/4(+68%)
(9) Ride Like A Girl 9/4, Beaumec De Houelle filly. Dam French 1½m-14.5f winner. Dam a French Flat winner; stable won this with a useful newcomer 12 months ago.
8
3rd (8) (7/2 -5%) Queen's Theatre
3.5
7/2(-5%)
(8) Queen's Theatre 7/2, Gentlewave filly out of 2m-3m hurdle/chase winner, half-sister to smart hurdler/very smart chaser (stayed 3m) Glencove Marina and useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 3m) Commodore Barry. Yard excel in bumpers and she's one to keep firmly on side. Has an appealing pedigree and her yard wins plenty of bumpers.
10
4th (10) (66/1 -32%) Slack Alice
66
66/1(-32%)
(10) Slack Alice 66/1, Bred to improve with age and shaped in kind when well held at Huntingdon on debut 3 weeks ago. 18-1 when about 10l behind Crystabel at Huntingdon; has others to worry about too.
4
5th (4) (4/1 +33%) Girl Of Gold
4
4/1(+33%)
(4) Girl Of Gold 4/1, Golden Horn filly. Half-sister to 4 winners, including fair hurdler/useful chaser Cubomania and modest hurdler Silver Vision. Dam 1¼m-15f winner. Trainer’s newcomers command respect. Half-sister to smart Flat winners; interesting newcomer for yard that's 5-18 in bumpers.
2
6th (2) (18/1 +28%) Crystal Spring
18
18/1(+28%)
(2) Crystal Spring 18/1, £15,000 3-y-o by Crystal Ocean. Dam placed in bumpers/over hurdles, half-sister to high-class hurdler/top-class chaser (stayed 21f) Simonsig and useful hurdle winner/smart chaser (2m-3m winner) Dusart. Newcomer to note. Dam in placed bumper/2m hurdle and a half-sister to top-class jumper Simonsig.
1
7th (1) (11/4 -22%) Crystabel
2.75
11/4(-22%)
(1) Crystabel 11/4, Crystal Ocean filly out of unraced daughter of useful 7f/1m winner Glowing, from very good Flat family. Made an encouraging start to career after being able to set her own fractions when second at Huntingdon (3/1) 3 weeks ago. Entitled to improve. Rare bumper runner for her Flat yard when going down narrowly from the front at Huntingdon.
5
8th (5) (66/1 -100%) Highbury Hill
66
66/1(-100%)
(5) Highbury Hill 66/1, Masterstroke filly. Half-sister to modest chaser Blue Bear. Dam 2m-21f hurdle/chase winner (stayed 3m). Bred to have a future but her trainer is 1-42 in bumpers recent seasons.
7
9th (7) (11/1 -175%) Ocean Sky
11
11/1(-175%)
(7) Ocean Sky 11/1, Inns of Court filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including bumper winner Giddyupadingdong. Dam 2-y-o 5f winner. One for shortlist on debut. 12,000euros yearling; stamina not guaranteed for bumpers but yard is respected.
6
10th (6) (66/1 0%) Maria's Joy
66
66/1(0%)
(6) Maria's Joy 66/1, Dartmouth filly. Half-sister to 4 winners, including fairly useful chaser Leissieres Express and fair hurdler The Premier Celtic, stayed 2¾m. Half-sister to winning jumpers but yard 1-13 in these races recent seasons; best watched.
3
11th (3) (125/1 -89%) Gaelic Choir
125
125/1(-89%)
(3) Gaelic Choir 125/1, Mahsoob filly. Half-sister to useful hurdler Stimulating Song and fair 17f hurdle winner Romeo's Bond. Dam unraced. Related to winners but yard 0-17 in bumpers in recent seasons.
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CRYSTABEL, a rare runner on the NH scene for the Andrew Balding yard, narrowly failed to reward favourite backers when she was just touched off in a driving finish on her racecourse debut at Huntingdon. However, it was still a promising enough effort to suggest the experience will stand her in good stead here. With improvement likely, the daughter of Crystal Ocean could be too wily for the likes of Ocean Sky, Queen's Theatre and Girl Of Gold who appeal most from the newcomers.
The betting could help sort matters in this interesting 3-y-o bumper, with QUEEN'S THEATRE chanced before market clues. Crystabel made an encouraging start at Huntingdon and is entitled to improve, while Ocean Sky and Girl of Gold are a couple of the other appealing newcomers.
There are some interesting newcomers to consider but CRYSTABEL has the benefit of a run under her belt and it was a good one.
(7) Shady Bay 25/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 125/1, ninth of 14 in maiden at Kempton (11f) 29 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Not easy to make a case for. Some ability on second start and 125-1 latest; handicap newcomer who could raise her game.
6
2nd (6) (15/2 -173%) Caramay
7.5
15/2(-173%)
(6) Caramay 15/2, On the up since the cheekpieces went on and bids for a hat-trick following wins at Wolverhampton and over C&D. Merits serious consideration despite a 3 lb rise. Cheekpieces last three starts; up another 3lb but looks a huge player in hat-trick bid.
5
3rd (5) (12/1 -41%) Fillyfudge
12
12/1(-41%)
(5) Fillyfudge 12/1, Latest win at Yarmouth in July. 8/1, creditable fourth of 14 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f) 19 days ago. Has to be taken seriously at these weights. Not proven over this far or on Tapeta but has to enter each-way calculations.
4
4th (4) (9/4 +86%) Carpathian
2.25
9/4(+86%)
(4) Carpathian 9/4, Winner at Kempton in August. Creditable seventh of 13 in handicap at Kempton (12f, 25/1) 20 days ago. Something to find on form. Won at Kempton (1m4f, AW) in August; never dangerous when back there (25-1) on latest.
3
5th (3) (13/2 +35%) Aim For The Moon
6.5
13/2(+35%)
(3) Aim For The Moon 13/2, Winner at Yarmouth in April. 11/1, creditable 3 lengths fifth of 10 to Achillea in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f) 28 days ago, very slowly away. Enters calculations. Never-dangerous fifth to Achillea at Chelmsford last time; like her, moves up from 1m2f.
2
6th (2) (11/4 +8%) Achillea
2.75
11/4(+8%)
(2) Achillea 11/4, Improved on recent efforts to win 10-runner handicap (10/3) at Chelmsford City (10f) 28 days ago. Well in the mix again. Won off career-low mark at Chelmsford (1m2f, Polytrack) four weeks ago; back up 4lb.
1
7th (1) (5/1 -25%) D Day Arvalenreeva
5
5/1(-25%)
(1) D Day Arvalenreeva 5/1, Ninth of 11 in handicap at Newmarket (12f, good to soft, 15/2) 26 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Can give a good account if back on her A-game. Knocking loudly on door until struggling at Newmarket on latest start; headgear first time.
8
8th (8) (22/1 -38%) Vision Of Hope
22
22/1(-38%)
(8) Vision Of Hope 22/1, Course winner. Below form seventh of 12 in handicap hurdle at Worcester (16f, good, 14/1) 50 days ago. Back down in trip. Others more persuasive. Well beaten on last two starts (Flat/hurdles) but can't be dismissed.
16:10 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 11f Race Class Flow
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CARAMAY was on target over an extended 1m1f at Wolverhampton last month before defying a 4lb rise over C&D a fortnight ago. Raised a further 3lb, she might still have more to come over this trip and is fancied to bring up a hat-trick. Handicap debutant Shady Bay is interesting from an opening mark of 63, while recent Chelmsford victor Achillea appeals most of the remainder.
CARAMAY hasn't looked back since fitted with cheekpieces and is fancied to defy a 3 lb rise and bag her hat-trick here. Fillyfudge is weighted to have a big say and rates a major danger, with Aim For The Moon and Achillea also in the picture in this tight-knit handicap.
This looks to be between hat-trick seeking Caramay and last-time-out winner ACHILLEA, with Vision Of Hope worth a second look.
(5) Masterpiece 3/1, Brother to a winner on Flat and half-brother to 3 winners, including fair hurdler Yukon. 14/1, third of 7 in bumper at Sedgefield (16.8f, good to soft) on return 38 days ago. Bit more needed to land this in all likelihood. Stepped up on his debut when third at Sedgefield; more needed but that's not ruled out..
7
2nd (7) (15/8 +53%) Travis Wheatley
1.875
15/8(+53%)
(7) Travis Wheatley 15/8, €12,000 3-y-o, Order of St George gelding. Dam, maiden jumper in France, half-sister to Grand National winner Mon Mome. Point winner in May. Got to be respected. Won 2m4f point in May; market can guide on debut for new yard.
2
3rd (2) (13/2 -30%) Driftwood Bounty
6.5
13/2(-30%)
(2) Driftwood Bounty 13/2, £20,000 3-y-o, Wings of Eagles gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Ocean Drifter. Dam unraced half-sister to fair hurdle winner/fairly useful chaser (stayed 21f) Scene Not Herd. Appealing sort on paper. Half-brother to point and 2m4f/3m hurdle winner Ocean Drifter; trainers 3-22 in bumpers..
6
5th (6) (11/1 -10%) Norah's Legacy
11
11/1(-10%)
(6) Norah's Legacy 11/1, Yeats gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Lord Roccoco. Dam 2m hurdle winner, also 1¼m winner on Flat. Half-brother to 2m/2m4f hurdle winner Lord Roccoco; yard 5-109 in bumpers over last 5 yrs.
9
6th (9) (80/1 -60%) Moveonbuy
80
80/1(-60%)
(9) Moveonbuy 80/1, Caught eye in junior bumper here on debut but well beaten next time. Off 9 months. Showed minor promise on debut but was a long way below that level at Wetherby in January..
1
7th (1) (4/1 -113%) City Of Diamonds
4
4/1(-113%)
(1) City Of Diamonds 4/1, €4,000 buy last year, from the family of useful hurdler/fairly useful chaser (stayed 19f) King of The Picts. Runner-up only outing in Irish points (Mar 2024). Likely type first time up. Second in sole Irish point; trainer respected in bumpers, 8-60 in them on this course.
8
8th (8) (40/1 -233%) Crazy About Her
40
40/1(-233%)
(8) Crazy About Her 40/1, Promising debut when second at Worcester in August but left Olly Murphy after and just seventh of 12 at Sedgefield (16.8f, soft, 20/1) 22 days ago. Second on debut for O Murphy but lesser effort for new yard this month; more needed..
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Second in a point-to-point in March, CITY OF DIAMONDS represents a trainer/jockey combination that often do well around here and market support ahead of his Rules debut would be noteworthy. Travis Wheatley has tasted success between the flags and he must be considered on his NH bow, along with Masterpiece. The latter stepped up on his racecourse debut when not beaten far into third at Sedgefield latest and there could be more come.
This can go to a newcomer, with CITY OF DIAMONDS selected over Kids Say Lastgojoe and Travis Wheatley before any betting clues.
Irish point second CITY OF DIAMONDS represents a top team and he gets the vote ahead of Travis Wheatley.
(11) Spectacular View 16/1, Once-raced maiden. Fifth of 6 in novice at Leicester (7f, good to firm, 7/2) on debut 81 days ago. Gelded since last start and should have more to offer. 270,000gns foal; been gelded and it will be interesting to see how he goes in the market.
4
2nd (4) (8/11 +64%) Fifth Column
0.727273
8/11(+64%)
(4) Fifth Column 8/11, Promising individual who found further improvement when second of 13 in novice at Kempton (7f) 41 days ago, clear of rest. Looks the one to beat. Forward step when a clear second at Kempton last time; about sets the standard on that.
5
3rd (5) (22/1 -120%) Fort Campbell
22
22/1(-120%)
(5) Fort Campbell 22/1, Once-raced maiden. Fifth of 12 in novice at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 25/1) on debut 24 days ago. Open to improvement. Clueless early on his Wolverhampton debut; will have learned from that; each-way claims.
13
4th (13) (12/1 -60%) Wild Clary
12
12/1(-60%)
(13) Wild Clary 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 6/4, fourth of 5 in nursery at Nottingham (6.1f, good) 72 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Blinkers on 1st time. Not out of things. Exposed now; needs to settle better back up in trip after a break in first-time blinkers.
3
5th (3) (9/2 -13%) Cy Twombly
4.5
9/2(-13%)
(3) Cy Twombly 9/2, Shaped encouragingly when fourth of 14 in novice (25/1) at Kempton (7f) on debut 22 days ago, nearest finish. Should be more to come yet. 205,000gns yearling who shaped nicely on debut; is entitled to improve and shortlisted.
7
6th (7) (5/1 +17%) Peter The Wolf
5
5/1(+17%)
(7) Peter The Wolf 5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable sixth of 14 in minor event (28/1) at York (7f, soft) 20 days ago. Warrants respect on polytrack debut. Vulnerable to improvers but there's no obvious reason he won't give his running again.
12
7th (12) (9/1 -50%) War Hawk
9
9/1(-50%)
(12) War Hawk 9/1, Promising type. Third of 9 in novice (14/1) at Newcastle (7.1f) on debut 16 days ago, not knocked about. Should progress and must enter calculations. 180,000gns yearling who turned in a pleasing debut after running green; player.
9
8th (9) (200/1 -100%) Riyadh Gem
200
200/1(-100%)
(9) Riyadh Gem 200/1, Twice-raced maiden. Seventh of 11 in novice (66/1) at Southwell (7.1f) 10 days ago, not knocked about. Likely one for handicaps down the line. Bettered his debut run last time but he'll probably find life easier once handicapping.
8
9th (8) (200/1 -100%) Requiem
200
200/1(-100%)
(8) Requiem 200/1, Twice-raced maiden. 100/1, last of 11 in novice at Southwell (7.1f) 10 days ago. Likely a longer-term prospect. Likely one for handicaps, having finished well held in two runs to date (100-1 each time).
2
10th (2) (250/1 -150%) Currahee
250
250/1(-150%)
(2) Currahee 250/1, Twice-raced maiden. Sixth of 12 in novice at this C&D (150/1) 19 days ago. Easy enough to look elsewhere. Big prices/well held in two C&D runs this autumn; low-grade handicaps are probably next.
1
11th (1) (400/1 -300%) All Cost
400
400/1(-300%)
(1) All Cost 400/1, Twice-raced maiden. 300/1 and hooded for 1st time, tenth of 13 in novice at Yarmouth (7f, soft) 16 days ago. Best watched. Three-figure prices for two turf runs this month (well beaten each time); expect similar.
16:30 Chelmsford Stakes (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow
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An eyecatcher when keeping on well to snatch fourth from off the pace at Kempton earlier in the month, CY TWOMBLY is likely to improve plenty for that effort and he can get off the mark from a good draw. Runner-up at Kempton last month, Fifth Column must enter calculations, along with War Hawk, a stablemate of the selection who ran a race full of promise when third on debut at Newcastle.
FIFTH COLUMN is going the right way and can get off the mark in the opener. Cy Twombly and War Hawk head the list of dangers.
The Crisford pair, Cy Twombly and War Hawk, both shaped nicely on debut, but FIFTH COLUMN sets a fair standard.
(1) Duca Di Lucca 11/1, Foaled February 19. Iffraaj colt. Dam unraced half-sister to smart winner up to 6.5f Dibajj (by Iffraaj). Unraced dam is well related; starts out in a modest race; betting to guide.
11
2nd (11) (50/1 -213%) Timeless Spirit
50
50/1(-213%)
(11) Timeless Spirit 50/1, Foaled March 20. Time Test filly. Closely related to several winners, including smart winner up to 7f Perfect Tribute and useful 1¼m-14.4f winner Soul Stopper. Dam unraced. Wears hood. Bred to have a future but hooded for debut and yard still seeking its first winner.
4
3rd (4) (9/4 +55%) Minelone
2.25
9/4(+55%)
(4) Minelone 9/4, Fair start when fourth of 10 in maiden at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 12/1) on debut 40 days ago, well positioned. Solid start to his career when 4th at Wolverhampton (7f); that the best form on offer.
9
4th (9) (3/1 +40%) Tempted
3
3/1(+40%)
(9) Tempted 3/1, Still too green to show true worth when eighth of 10 in maiden at Bath (8f, good, 6/1) 47 days ago, also left poorly placed. In need of the experience in her two runs this summer; progress may come when handicapping.
3
5th (3) (6/1 +50%) Beta Reader
6
6/1(+50%)
(3) Beta Reader 6/1, Cheap purchase but in good hands and he showed plenty of speed when ultimately finishing ninth of 11 in maiden at Wolverhampton (7.2f) on debut 26 days ago. Dropped away on Wolverhampton debut four weeks ago (7f); bred to do better.
5
6th (5) (4/1 +0%) Rogue Officer
4
4/1(+0%)
(5) Rogue Officer 4/1, Foaled April 24. 16,000 gns yearling, Soldier's Call colt. Half-brother to several winners, including useful winner up to 11f in Italy Frutireu and useful 1¼m winner Return To Dubai. Dam maiden (stayed 7f). Not without hope on pedigree. 16,000gns half-brother to seven winners; starts out in a modest event; one to consider.
6
7th (6) (200/1 -100%) Rosco Rogers
200
200/1(-100%)
(6) Rosco Rogers 200/1, Last both starts. Off 169 days. Up in trip. First run for yard after leaving Mitchell Hunt. Finished last in two sprint runs in the spring; no appeal on stable debut; been gelded.
10
8th (10) (17/2 -55%) Lady Mary
8.5
17/2(-55%)
(10) Lady Mary 17/2, Foaled January 6. $25,000 2-y-o, Noble Bird filly. Dam, US winner up to 6f (2-y-o 5f winner), half-sister to useful US 5f/6f Summation Time. Interesting contender making debut on the AW. $25,000 breezer; half-sister to three winners in the US; stable's 2yos have had good year.
7
9th (7) (40/1 -60%) I Got Know How
40
40/1(-60%)
(7) I Got Know How 40/1, Eighth of 11 in maiden at Catterick (7f, heavy, 22/1) 12 days ago. Modest form in two turf maidens (6f/7f); big step forward required to feature.
8
10th (8) (22/1 -238%) Kimeko Glory
22
22/1(-238%)
(8) Kimeko Glory 22/1, Twice-raced maiden. 66/1, knew a lot more than on debut when third of 9 in maiden at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 34 days ago. Latest Wolverhampton 3rd not far off the best form on show; can continue to progress.
16:45 Southwell Stakes (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow
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Minelone shaped with promise on his debut at Wolverhampton last month but, while that experience will serve him well here, a chance is taken on ROGUE OFFICER. The son of Soldier's Call is related to several winners and it would come as no surprise if he proved good enough to land this. Duca Di Lucca is another that requires a market check ahead of his debut.
It would come as no surprise were this to go to a newcomer, with LADY MARY perhaps the pick of the bunch given her US pedigree strongly suggests she'll take well to this surface. Rogue Officer is another likely type on paper, with Tempted perhaps the pick of those with experience.
Minelone has the best form but the well-related newcomer ROGUE OFFICER may be up to making a winning debut.
(5) Letmelivemylife 9/1, 3-time C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Ninth of 10 in handicap at Kempton (7f, 22/1) 17 days ago. Claims on old form. Well below his best recently and looks in need of more help from the handicapper..
10
1st (10) (6/4 +70%) Nammos
1.5
6/4(+70%)
(10) Nammos 6/4, Returned to winning ways here in August and ran as least as well when second of 12 in handicap over C&D (7/2) 28 days ago. Likely contender. C&D winner who was close to that level of form when second back here latest; thereabouts..
11
2nd (11) (10/1 +17%) Miss Sunset Strip
10
10/1(+17%)
(11) Miss Sunset Strip 10/1, Lightly-raced winner. C&D winner. Winner here in April. Seventh of 9 in handicap (12/1) at Yarmouth (8f, soft). Off 140 days. Others have achieved more. C&D winner; below par (1m, soft) when last seen on turf; open to improvement back here..
2
3rd (2) (13/2 +19%) Airshow
6.5
13/2(+19%)
(2) Airshow 13/2, C&D winner. Latest win at Salisbury in August. 10/1, creditable third of 12 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 14 days ago. Merits consideration. Largely competitive since his C&D win when 2lb lower in March; player..
7
4th (7) (25/1 -178%) Capuchinero
25
25/1(-178%)
(7) Capuchinero 25/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Brighton in July. Fourth of 7 in handicap (16/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 52 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Had wind operation. Others more persuasive. C&D winner; had wind surgery since finishing fourth at Wolverhampton; not ruled out..
3
5th (3) (14/1 -17%) Enpassant
14
14/1(-17%)
(3) Enpassant 14/1, Winner at Leicester in June. 16/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, first run since leaving James Fanshawe when below form sixth of 10 in handicap at this course (6f) 33 days ago, slowly away. Others preferred. 7f turf winner; has ability to get involved if shrugging off a lesser effort here (6f)..
1
6th (1) (10/1 -11%) Whenthedealinsdone
10
10/1(-11%)
(1) Whenthedealinsdone 10/1, Twenty runs since last win in 2022. 12/1, tenth of 13 in handicap at Ascot (7f, good to soft) 27 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Well beaten in an amateurs' contest latest but he's well treated on his spring AW form..
4
7th (4) (16/1 +0%) Touchwood
16
16/1(+0%)
(4) Touchwood 16/1, 12/1, tenth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 38 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Placed over C&D; below par last two starts and now back on a handy mark; revival possible..
6
8th (6) (10/3 +0%) Epic Express
3.333333
10/3(+0%)
(6) Epic Express 10/3, Bounced back to form (had wind operation since last run) when taking 11-runner handicap at this course (6f, 9/1) 28 days ago. 3 lb rise fair and is one for shortlist. 1m winner who scored over 6f here latest; up 3lb but he's a big player again..
9
9th (9) (10/1 -82%) Abolish
10
10/1(-82%)
(9) Abolish 10/1, Back on track when narrow second of 8 in handicap (17/2) at Windsor (6f, good) 45 days ago. Races off same mark here and merits consideration. Just denied at Windsor (6f) in September; player if he can reproduce that level of form..
8
10th (8) (50/1 -52%) Blue Yonder
50
50/1(-52%)
(8) Blue Yonder 50/1, Latest win at Newbury in June. Last of 11 in handicap at Windsor (8.1f, heavy, 150/1) 17 days ago. Hard to recommend. Best form all at 1m2f; well below par since winning at Newbury in June; others preferred..
17:00 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow
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Now that EPIC EXPRESS has regained the winning thread with a taking performance here last time out, the six-year-old can follow up on the rise in distance for a seventh career success. Narrowly denied at Windsor, Abolish is capable of being in the shake-up, along with Airshow and C&D winner Nammos, who has been a revelation since rejoining the Jane Chapple-Hyam team.
Preference is for NAMMOS. who has got back on track since rejoining Jane Chapple-Hyam and remains feasibly treated. Epic Express and Abolish rate the principal dangers.
An open contest but EPIC EXPRESS appeared to have benefited from wind surgery here (6f) last time and is taken to follow up.
(10) Salaria 20/1, Twice-raced maiden. 22/1, fifth of 11 in maiden at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 26 days ago, needing stiffer test. Two promising 7f efforts at Wolverhampton; sets the standard but it's not a demanding one.
6
1st (6) (11/4 -69%) Empress Matilda
2.75
11/4(-69%)
(6) Empress Matilda 11/4, Foaled February 21. Al Kazeem filly. Dam, 2-y-o 6f/7f winner, half-sister to smart winner up to 7f Saint Lawrence (by Al Kazeem). Plenty of top yard's newcomers have been showing up well (3 winners first time out this month) and she demands all the respect. Dam a well-connected Group 2 winner; yard in form; a newcomer of note.
5
2nd (5) (5/2 +9%) Tattie Bogle
2.5
5/2(+9%)
(5) Tattie Bogle 5/2, Foaled May 10. Outstrip colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful 10.7f winner Tartlette and winner up to 1¼m Column. Interesting newcomer for leading yard. Half-brother to 4 winners, notably useful AW winner Tartlette; starts out in a weak race.
4
3rd (4) (10/3 +67%) President Wilson
3.333333
10/3(+67%)
(4) President Wilson 10/3, Once-raced maiden. Sixth of 10 in maiden at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 16/1) on debut 26 days ago. Showed ability on Wolverhampton debut; can do better, perhaps considerably so.
2
4th (2) (4/1 +50%) Rock Master
4
4/1(+50%)
(2) Rock Master 4/1, Twice-raced maiden. 22/1, seventh of 12 in novice at Chelmsford City (7f) 19 days ago. More needed. Seventh in two novice events (5f/7f) 80 days apart; improvement required.
3
5th (3) (22/1 +12%) Tiny Rebel
22
22/1(+12%)
(3) Tiny Rebel 22/1, Foaled April 19. 7,000 gns foal, €40,000 yearling, Oasis Dream gelding. Dam 5.3f/6f winner. 40,000euros yearling; dam a minor sprint winner; yard still seeking first winner.
7
6th (7) (20/1 -186%) Lightupyourlife
20
20/1(-186%)
(7) Lightupyourlife 20/1, Foaled April 4. €37,000 yearling, Kodiac filly. Half-sister to 9.5f winner Livinthelife. Dam 7.5f winner out of close relative of high-class 12.4f-2¼m winner (stayed 2½m) Saddler's Rock. Mixed pedigree but in good hands and worth a look. 37,000euros half-sister to 9.4f AW winner Livinthelife; betting instructive.
1
7th (1) (40/1 -150%) Aroof
40
40/1(-150%)
(1) Aroof 40/1, Foaled April 29. €30,000 2-y-o, Kodiac colt. Dam 1¼m-11.4f winner. 30,000euros breeze-up 2yo; dam Listed-placed 1m2f/11.4f winner; inexperienced apprentice.
9
8th (9) (80/1 -142%) Quirke On Parole
80
80/1(-142%)
(9) Quirke On Parole 80/1, Foaled March 6. 13,000 gns foal, 11,000 gns yearling, Without Parole filly. Closely related to 11f winner Whatacracker and 1¼m winner Financer. Dam unraced half-sister to smart winner up to 1½m (stayed 2m) Haafaguinea. 11,000gns yearling; closely related to two fair winners; yard not renowned for 2yo success.
8
9th (8) (66/1 -164%) Streets Magic
66
66/1(-164%)
(8) Streets Magic 66/1, Foaled March 10. 40,000 gns foal, 30,000 gns yearling, Kodiac filly. Sister to useful winner up to 9f Spirit of Xian and 1m winner London Holidays and half-sister to 3 winners. Dam maiden (stayed 7f). 30,000gns yearling; related to several winners, including a US G3 scorer; check betting.
17:15 Southwell Stakes (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow
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Not a daunting standard set by those with experience so it might pay to side with EMPRESS MATILDA. Roger Varian has his team in fine fettle and this well-bred filly should not be underestimated. Tattie Bogle is a half-brother to four winners, one of which was successful on the all-weather. Charlie Johnston's colt is considered, along with Lightupyourlife, who fetched 37,000 euros at the sales last November and is also related to a winner on an artificial surface.
This can go to a newcomer, with EMPRESS MATILDA preferred to Tattie Bogle before market clues. Lightupyourlife is another to note.
President Wilson can improve for his debut but this looks ripe for a newcomer. EMPRESS MATILDA looks the part on paper.
(6) Fiorella Princess 7/2, Promising type. 8/1, second of 9 in maiden at Doncaster (5f, firm) on debut, staying on well. Off 166 days. Looks the one to beat. Doncaster second in May is one of the best pieces of form in this but absent since.
10
2nd (10) (8/1 +43%) Sunlit Uplands
8
8/1(+43%)
(10) Sunlit Uplands 8/1, Foaled April 26. 8,000 gns foal, 16,000 gns yearling, Sands of Mali filly. Half-sister to 1¼m-11.4f winner Richard P Smith and 7f-8.5f winner Baignade. Dam unraced half-sister to smart winner up to 1m Ershaad. Makes some appeal on paper. 16,000gns yearling; late foal; needs a close look as none of the form in this is daunting.
3
3rd (3) (11/1 -47%) On Key
11
11/1(-47%)
(3) On Key 11/1, Twice-raced colt. 5/4, sixth of 7 in maiden at Hamilton (5f, good to soft) 31 days ago. Bred to be better than he's shown and promising start is worth keeping in mind. Close relation to top-class sprinter Shaquille; Redcar 2nd (6f); disappointing at Hamilton.
8
4th (8) (11/4 +61%) One For Harvey
2.75
11/4(+61%)
(8) One For Harvey 11/4, Thrice-raced filly. 20/1, third of 14 in maiden at this C&D 21 days ago, ridden too aggressively. May yet do better. C&D third (front rank long way) three weeks ago makes her a leading player.
4
5th (4) (18/1 +28%) Rage Of Thunder
18
18/1(+28%)
(4) Rage Of Thunder 18/1, Thrice-raced gelding. 28/1, last of 7 in maiden at Sandown (5f, good) 84 days ago. Debut showed ability but down the field both starts since; gelded and absent 12 weeks.
1
6th (1) (9/1 -38%) Baylando
9
9/1(-38%)
(1) Baylando 9/1, 33/1, much improved from debut when third of 10 in maiden at Leicester (7f, good) 138 days ago, headed final 100 yds. Can feature if he's tuned up after some time off. Well held at York but vastly better when third at Leicester (7f, good to soft) in June.
7
7th (7) (9/2 +25%) Lady Modena
4.5
9/2(+25%)
(7) Lady Modena 9/2, Once-raced filly. 22/1, fourth of 11 in maiden at Southwell (6.1f) on debut 26 days ago. Likely to improve and can't be ruled out. Some have better form but fourth of 11 at Southwell (6f, AW) was an encouraging start.
2
8th (2) (20/1 -11%) Bust A Moon
20
20/1(-11%)
(2) Bust A Moon 20/1, Twice-raced gelding. 11/2, sixth of 7 in novice at Bath (5f, heavy) 21 days ago. Others more persuasive. Hooded when showing modest form over C&D and at Bath (5f, heavy).
9
9th (9) (100/1 -52%) Sugar Kane
100
100/1(-52%)
(9) Sugar Kane 100/1, Once-raced filly. 14/1, tenth of 11 in maiden at Southwell (6.1f) on debut 26 days ago. 14-1, quickly away at Southwell (6f, AW) but beaten nearly 20l.
5
10th (5) (40/1 +0%) The Kamikaze King
40
40/1(+0%)
(5) The Kamikaze King 40/1, Twice-raced colt. 22/1, sixth of 11 in maiden at Brighton (8f, good to soft) 23 days ago. Down in trip. Wolverhampton debut form (7f, AW) looked better than his Brighton 1m performance.
11
11th (11) (11/1 -22%) Syzygy
11
11/1(-22%)
(11) Syzygy 11/1, Foaled May 19. Cable Bay filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including US Grade 2 8.5f winner Bodhicitta and 2-y-o 5f winner Littledidyouknow, later 1m winner in Italy. Interesting newcomer. Half-sister to 3 winners including Bodhicitta (US 1m/8.5f turf including Grade 2; RPR 106).
17:30 Chelmsford Maiden (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
A promising runner-up on her introduction over 5f at Doncaster back in May, FIORELLA PRINCESS shaped on that occasion as though she would suited by going up in trip. Amy Murphy's filly gets the vote ahead of Leicester third Baylando and On Key, who has strong claims on his debut effort at Redcar. Lady Modena and One For Harvey are capable of being in the shake-up as well.
FIORELLA PRINCESS sets the standard with her second at Doncaster 5 months ago and there's more to come, so she's preferred to Lady Modena, who could also step forward from her debut. Syzygy is a notable newcomer on paper.
The standard set by those who have run is not high. ONE FOR HARVEY, Fiorella Princess and Baylando head that group.
(3) Spetses 1/3, Get Stormy colt. Dam, useful 2-y-o 7.4f winner (stayed 1m), half-sister to useful winner up to 1¼m (would have stayed 1½m) Alder. Second of 5 in novice (11/8) at Newcastle (8f) on debut 27 days ago, conceding first run and not knocked about. Should improve and leading claims. Travelled well but couldn't pick up so well as the winner in steadily-run event on debut.
4
2nd (4) (5/1 +75%) Thats My Boy Luke
5
5/1(+75%)
(4) Thats My Boy Luke 5/1, Lightly-raced gelding. 40/1, last of 9 in handicap at Pontefract (8f, heavy) 24 days ago. Makes tapeta debut and should bounce back. Bits of form to his name but overall profile suggests he is vulnerable in this field.
6
3rd (6) (150/1 -127%) Mrs Potts
150
150/1(-127%)
(6) Mrs Potts 150/1, Once-raced filly. Fifth of 6 in novice (50/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) on debut 10 days ago, very slowly away. Significantly up in trip. Left behind at the start when beaten 23l on her recent Wolverhampton debut.
5
4th (5) (11/2 +0%) Sedbury
5.5
11/2(+0%)
(5) Sedbury 11/2, Pearl Secret colt. Brother to 1m-12.5f winner Goldsborough and half-brother to 6f winner Canadian Royal and 1m-1½m winner My Boy Sepoy. Newcomer to note. Three of his five siblings are winners; powerful yard; starting out in race lacking depth.
1
5th (1) (22/1 -300%) Mauchline
22
22/1(-300%)
(1) Mauchline 22/1, Twice-raced gelding. 5/1, fourth of 7 in maiden at Chelmsford City (8f) 42 days ago. Hood on 1st time. More needed. Some promise in two 1m maidens last month but he needs the new hood to spark extra.
2
6th (2) (250/1 -279%) Aye Spyed
250
250/1(-279%)
(2) Aye Spyed 250/1, Twice-raced gelding. 300/1, tenth of 12 in novice at Kempton (8f) 17 days ago. Big prices and poor form in two runs (6f and 1m) 466 days apart; hard to fancy.
17:45 Southwell Maiden (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
SPETSES finished runner-up on his racecourse bow at Newcastle at the start of the month and a repeat of that display would make Roger Varian's colt difficult to beat in a contest lacking much depth. Rogue State may benefit from a first-time tongue-tie and is more than capable of playing a key role in proceedings, while Mauchline and newcomer Sedbury are others to note.
SPETSES ran a race full of promise on debut at Newcastle 4 weeks ago and makes plenty of appeal with improvement forthcoming. Rogue State is the clear danger.
There was clear promise from SPETSES on his Newcastle debut and he looks to have been found a golden opportunity to go one better.
(3) My Mate Kev 5/2, Once-raced gelding. 150/1, fifth of 7 in novice at Yarmouth (6f, soft) on debut 16 days ago. Improvement required. 150-1, prominent long way when fifth of seven in novice at Yarmouth (6f, soft) 16 days ago.
6
3rd (6) (15/8 +100%) Little She
1.875
15/8(+100%)
(6) Little She 15/8, Promising type who posted fair fourth of 10 in novice at Kempton (6f, 100/1) on debut 20 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Likely improver and holds strong claims. 100-1 for Kempton novice (6f, AW) three weeks ago but looked promising from off the pace.
1
4th (1) (10/1 +0%) Al Baarez
10
10/1(+0%)
(1) Al Baarez 10/1, Foaled February 16. €45,000 foal, £11,000 2-y-o, Kodiac colt. Closely related to 2-y-o 7f winner Please Be True and half-brother to winner up to 1m Miss Jabeam and 1m winner Port Ellen. Dam unraced. Market check advised on debut. £11,000 breeze-up 2yo; close relation to French 7f 2yo winner, half-brother to two winners.
9
5th (9) (40/1 +20%) Rovinia
40
40/1(+20%)
(9) Rovinia 40/1, Once-raced filly. 150/1, eighth of 14 in maiden at this C&D on debut 21 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Others more appealing. 150-1, never dangerous in C&D maiden; should improve but needs a transformation.
2
6th (2) (50/1 -100%) Lucky Escape
50
50/1(-100%)
(2) Lucky Escape 50/1, Foaled March 27. 9,500 gns yearling, Dandy Man gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to smart 7f winner True Valour. 9,500gns yearling by Dandy Man; gelded; trainer has few 2yo winners.
5
7th (5) (22/1 +33%) Squires Treaty
22
22/1(+33%)
(5) Squires Treaty 22/1, Once-raced gelding. 125/1, eighth of 12 in novice at this course (7f) on debut 19 days ago, slowly away. Others preferred. Showed something in novice here (7f; 125-1) 19 days ago but needs a great deal better.
10
8th (10) (14/1 -40%) Swizzle
14
14/1(-40%)
(10) Swizzle 14/1, Foaled March 24. Land Force filly. Half-sister to 5f-6f winner Friendly Advice and 5f winner Fashion Advice. Dam, 5f winner, half-sister to useful winner up to 1m Sound Advice. Interesting newcomer. With speedy pedigree, she needs a market check.
7
9th (7) (150/1 -50%) Miss Sovereign
150
150/1(-50%)
(7) Miss Sovereign 150/1, Once-raced filly. Last of 14 in maiden at this C&D (150/1) on debut 21 days ago. Work to do. 150-1, slow-starting last of 14 in C&D maiden three weeks ago.
4
10th (4) (200/1 -100%) Skip Happens
200
200/1(-100%)
(4) Skip Happens 200/1, Twice-raced gelding. 250/1, last of 11 in maiden at Brighton (8f, good to soft) 23 days ago. Down in trip. Best watched. Tailed off when 125-1 at Sandown (5f, soft) and 250-1 at Brighton (1m, good to soft).
18:00 Chelmsford Maiden (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
LITTLE SHE overcame a tardy start to finish a promising fourth at Kempton on debut. The winner is now rated 85, so this looks an easier assignment, and Marcus Tregoning's filly appeals as one to keep on the right side of. My Mate Kev ran well for a long way before fading in the closing stages at Yarmouth and is another likely improver. Al Baarez is a newcomer to note.
LITTLE SHE should have learnt plenty from her encouraging Kempton debut and can get off the mark. Oasis Sunrise looks the likeliest danger on form, whilst Swizzle may be the pick of the newcomers.
Oasis Sunrise (also declared at Bath) and the promising LITTLE SHE have fair form and the rest have shown comparatively little.
(11) Run Boy Run 15/2, 3 wins from 11 runs this year. Latest win at Newmarket in August. 8/1, below form fourth of 9 in handicap at Newmarket (7f, good to soft) 33 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Three wins in small fields; not at best the last twice; others are more appealing.
13
2nd (13) (17/2 +23%) Chalk Mountain
8.5
17/2(+23%)
(13) Chalk Mountain 17/2, Completed his hat-trick at Kempton in October but raced wide when sixth of 11 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 22 days ago and left poorly placed. This C&D winner remains one to be interested in. Thriving this autumn but beaten on merit latest and this is a rise in class.
6
3rd (6) (13/2 -18%) Harvard Sound
6.5
13/2(-18%)
(6) Harvard Sound 13/2, Made it 2-3 in 3-runner novice at Lingfield (7f, good to firm, 1/33). Off 93 days but not ruled out on his handicap debut. Unexposed handicap newcomer who has looked a good prospect; much tougher opposition now.
3
4th (3) (10/1 +17%) Silver Samurai
10
10/1(+17%)
(3) Silver Samurai 10/1, Latest win at Doncaster in June. Respectable third of 12 in handicap at this C&D (40/1) 14 days ago. One for the shortlist. Solid effort over C&D two weeks ago; handy mark and each-way claims once again.
8
5th (8) (22/1 -10%) Cruyff Turn
22
22/1(-10%)
(8) Cruyff Turn 22/1, Latest win at Thirsk in September. Ninth of 10 in handicap at Redcar (8f, good to soft, 11/1) 26 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Others more persuasive. Drop to Class 4 saw him win easily at Thirsk last month; less good latest; AW debut.
7
5th (7) (66/1 -230%) Woodstock
66
66/1(-230%)
(7) Woodstock 66/1, 3 wins from 12 runs this year. Latest win at Newbury in August. 16/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at Haydock (7.2f, heavy) 34 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Consistency an issue but has won three 7f handicaps this year; dangerous if at his best.
1
7th (1) (33/1 +0%) Documenting
33
33/1(+0%)
(1) Documenting 33/1, 40/1, last of 12 in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago, slowly away. Needs to bounce back. Still capable of useful form as an 11yo; inconsistent now though and others look safer.
9
8th (9) (33/1 -230%) It Just Takes Time
33
33/1(-230%)
(9) It Just Takes Time 33/1, Won 10-runner handicap (8/1) at Leicester (7f, heavy) 16 days ago, keeping on well. Enters calculations. Revived by the return to 7f; should make a bold bid for a quick hat-trick.
10
9th (10) (22/1 -38%) Chuzzlewit
22
22/1(-38%)
(10) Chuzzlewit 22/1, Creditable third of 12 in handicap at Ayr (7.2f, good to firm, 20/1) 40 days ago. 11lb higher now. Blinkers back on. Stepping back in the right direction. Last AW run saw him win at Newcastle off 1lb higher; mixed bag on turf since.
12
10th (12) (9/4 +50%) Lattaash
2.25
9/4(+50%)
(12) Lattaash 9/4, C&D winner in August. Solid third of 8 in novice (15/8) at this course (8.1f) 35 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Merits consideration. C&D win on debut; good runs under a penalty since; more to come now handicapping.
5
11th (5) (12/1 -118%) How Impressive
12
12/1(-118%)
(5) How Impressive 12/1, 5 wins from 17 runs this year, posting a career best when readily bagging 12-runner handicap at this C&D (13/8) 7 days ago. Very much one to consider under a 5 lb penalty. Chasing a hat-trick after wins at Chelmsford and C&D; career-best needed to defy penalty.
2
12th (2) (11/1 -10%) Street Kid
11
11/1(-10%)
(2) Street Kid 11/1, 33/1, good second of 9 in handicap at Newmarket (7f, good to soft) 33 days ago. Needs considering. Five-time winner who comes here on the back of two good turf runs; each-way shout.
4
13th (4) (11/2 +45%) Noodle Mission
5.5
11/2(+45%)
(4) Noodle Mission 11/2, C&D winner. 4 wins from 8 runs this year. 11/1, sixth of 9 in handicap at Newmarket (7f, good to soft) 33 days ago. Can give a good account if back on his A-game. Hugely progressive for new yard, including a strong C&D win; ground a valid excuse latest.
18:15 Southwell Handicap (Class 3) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
HARVARD SOUND was impressive when getting off the mark at Lingfield in June before being presented with a straightforward task at the same track the following month. Tom Clover's gelding is taken to land the hat-trick on his handicap debut with the likelihood of more to come. Lattaash is another unexposed three-year-old who is capable of taking another step forward, with Street Kid, How Impressive and Noodle Mission others likely to be very competitive.
Lots with chances but it is worth siding with CHALK MOUNTAIN, who had been on a roll until not enjoying the rub of the green when sixth at Kempton last time and can now bag a fourth victory of 2024. C&D scorer Lattaash could emerge as the main danger now going handicapping, although Chuzzlewit, How Impressive and Harvard Sound all need factoring in too.
Soft ground excuses NOODLE MISSION (nap)'s latest effort and he had been progressing at a rate of knots beforehand.
(10) Apple's Angel 16/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Ninth of 13 in novice (150/1) at Windsor (6f, heavy) 17 days ago. Up against it on handicap debut. Makes handicap debut and she did show some ability on second start; unexposed.
6
2nd (6) (16/1 -60%) Dark Sorceress
16
16/1(-60%)
(6) Dark Sorceress 16/1, 40/1, respectable sixth of 11 in nursery at Kempton (6f) 17 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Small-field nursery 2nd in August; opposable judged on Kempton AW nurseries last two runs.
3
3rd (3) (13/2 +28%) Aim For The Bull
6.5
13/2(+28%)
(3) Aim For The Bull 13/2, Thrice-raced maiden. Thirteenth of 14 in novice (200/1) at Kempton (7f) 22 days ago, doing too much too soon. Improvement required on handicap debut. Easily closest finish was debut, last of five; more realistic task on this handicap debut.
7
4th (7) (28/1 -180%) Fly Liberty Fly
28
28/1(-180%)
(7) Fly Liberty Fly 28/1, Posted her best effort in nurseries when fifth of 8 at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 40 days ago. 2 lb lower now and merits consideration. No serious impact in her three nurseries; steps back up from 5f.
11
5th (11) (12/1 0%) She's A Dark Horse
12
12/1(0%)
(11) She's A Dark Horse 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Respectable fifth of 9 in nursery (25/1) at this C&D 33 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Outsider when fifth of eight and fifth of nine in her two 6f nurseries, here on latest.
2
6th (2) (9/5 +60%) Secret Mission
1.8
9/5(+60%)
(2) Secret Mission 9/5, Thrice-raced maiden. 33/1, tenth of 14 in novice at Kempton (7f) 22 days ago. Work to do on handicap debut. Made most and showed much more than his last two results suggests; handicap debutant.
5
7th (5) (11/1 -144%) Prada On Parole
11
11/1(-144%)
(5) Prada On Parole 11/1, Returned to form when creditable third of 9 in nursery over C&D 33 days ago, nearest finish. Shortlist material. Eight-race maiden but has shown she can be competitive in 6f nurseries, including over C&D.
12
8th (12) (25/1 -108%) Master Zack
25
25/1(-108%)
(12) Master Zack 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Fourth of 5 in nursery at Bath (5f, heavy, 11/2) 10 days ago. Not out of things. Much closer in his two nurseries but still left with major work to do.
9
9th (9) (50/1 -52%) Dusky Rain
50
50/1(-52%)
(9) Dusky Rain 50/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Tenth of 11 in maiden (125/1) at Southwell (6.1f) 26 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Hard to fancy. Has not beaten many when big odds in her three 6f maidens; one of many handicap newcomers.
4
10th (4) (16/1 -78%) Lady Lovebug
16
16/1(-78%)
(4) Lady Lovebug 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden who arrives on back of respectable fifth of 11 in nursery at Kempton (6f, 100/1) 17 days ago. Hood on first time. Likely contender. Finished closer in nurseries but marked improvement is still required; different headgear.
8
11th (8) (28/1 -180%) Up The Budget
28
28/1(-180%)
(8) Up The Budget 28/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 150/1, ninth of 10 in novice at Kempton (6f) 36 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Others more appealing. Has some ability and needs a market check on nursery debut.
1
12th (1) (9/1 -13%) Limegreentangerine
9
9/1(-13%)
(1) Limegreentangerine 9/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Eighth of 10 in maiden (50/1) at Newbury (6f, good to firm). Off 104 days. May do better now sent handicapping. Made most at Newbury last time and this nursery/AW debut is a big step down in class.
13
13th (13) (10/3 +58%) Ballarat Bertie
3.333333
10/3(+58%)
(13) Ballarat Bertie 10/3, Thrice-raced maiden. Last of 8 in maiden (125/1) at Bath (5.7f, firm). Off 129 days. Makes handicap debut. Likely to improve. Had wind op; springer in the market for 7f nursery at Kempton (AW) only to be withdrawn.
18:30 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
PRADA ON PAROLE has placed off her current mark on a couple of occasions, including when third over C&D last time. She swept by the weakening She's A Dark Horse and Amy Murphy's filly can confirm her superiority in the process of making another bold bid. Fly Liberty Fly steps up in distance representing last year's winning trainer, while Limegreentangerine is one to note now handicapping.
PRADA ON PAROLE posted a good third here last month and looks the safest option in a race where plenty have questions to answer. Lady Lovebug and Fly Liberty Fly can also make their presence felt.
Prada On Parole is solid, while Ballarat Bertie has attracted attention but also note SECRET MISSION and Limegreentangerine
(5) Berkshire Sundance 5/4, Unseated rider on return from a year off last month and confirmed she's better than ever when winning 11-runner handicap at Salisbury (14.2f, good to soft) 28 days ago. Makes tapeta debut and there may well be more to come. Won his last two completed starts and showed a fine attitude latest; still has low mileage.
1
2nd (1) (11/8 +39%) Baltic
1.375
11/8(+39%)
(1) Baltic 11/8, Completed a superb 5-timer at Newcastle in July. 11/2, last of 8 in handicap at Newmarket (12f, heavy) 35 days ago. Can get back on the up returned to the AW upped further in trip. Winning spree came to an end last month but the ground was too slow; new trip; contender.
6
3rd (6) (9/1 +10%) Le Rouge Chinois
9
9/1(+10%)
(6) Le Rouge Chinois 9/1, Latest win at Nottingham in June. Eighth of 9 in handicap at this C&D (9/2) 14 days ago, which was disappointing given he had the run of things. Usual cheekpieces removed. Disappointing given he enjoyed a soft lead over C&D two weeks ago; others appeal more.
2
4th (2) (9/1 +0%) Saratoga Gold
9
9/1(+0%)
(2) Saratoga Gold 9/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. Sixth of 9 in handicap at this C&D (16/1) 14 days ago, not ideally placed. Needs treating as though still in good nick. Yet to win for new yard but he retains ability and lurks on a dangerous mark.
18:45 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 14f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
BERKSHIRE SUNDANCE made what was essentially a winning return to action at Salisbury having taken no part at Chester the time before after rearing up in the stalls. It wouldn't be a surprise if the four-year-old could step forward from that effort, despite the handicapper giving him a 4lb rise. A return to the Flat may see Gordon Grey in a much better light after his recent exploits over hurdles, while Baltic, who disappointed when searching for a six-timer at Newmarket, is expected to bounce back on this occasion.
Low-mileage 4-y-o BERKSHIRE SUNDANCE proved better than ever when successful in what was effectively his reappearance at Salisbury a month ago and with that willing attitude sure to stand him in good stead, he can follow up. Baltic bombed out in the mud last month but had previously won his last 5 and can get back on track returned to the AW. Saratoga Gold is also considered.
Soft ground was a valid excuse for BALTIC's Newmarket disappointment and he can make it 3-3 on Tapeta.
(1) Kodi Red 11/1, Latest win at Doncaster in July. 20/1, fifth of 7 in handicap at this course (5f) 14 days ago, never nearer. Has plenty to prove at present. Same mark as when winning on turf in July but will need to improve on AW form to win..
2
2nd (2) (8/1 -78%) Sir Rodneyredblood
8
8/1(-78%)
(2) Sir Rodneyredblood 8/1, 3-time C&D winner. Latest win at Lingfield in August. Respectable fourth of 11 in handicap (5/1) at Kempton (6f) 15 days ago. Can make presence felt back here. Triple C&D winner; below par at Kempton (6f, Polytrack) latest but an each-way player..
5
3rd (5) (9/2 +59%) Rusheen Boy
4.5
9/2(+59%)
(5) Rusheen Boy 9/2, Bit below form fifth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 10/1) 17 days ago. Others have achieved more lately. Needs to pull out more than on his recent return from a break if he is to figure..
4
4th (4) (5/1 -25%) Bint Havana Gold
5
5/1(-25%)
(4) Bint Havana Gold 5/1, 9/4, shaped as if still in form when second of 6 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 6 days ago, no match for winner. Has slipped to an appealing mark and got to be respected. Well treated based on some spring form but an each-way player on more recent efforts..
8
5th (8) (9/1 +18%) Katie G
9
9/1(+18%)
(8) Katie G 9/1, Latest win at Southwell in August. 11/1, tenth of 14 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 17 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Type to bounce back quickly. Each-way player from this mark but does have two below-par efforts to put behind her..
6
6th (6) (7/2 -17%) Gultari
3.5
7/2(-17%)
(6) Gultari 7/2, Winner at Yarmouth in August. Respectable third of 14 in handicap at Kempton (7f, 15/2) 17 days ago. Has to be taken seriously. Best two AW efforts have been on her last two starts; each-way player on that evidence..
9
7th (9) (16/1 -60%) Zachary
16
16/1(-60%)
(9) Zachary 16/1, C&D winner. Seventeen runs since last win in 2023. 12/1, good fifth of 11 in handicap at this course (7f) 14 days ago. Not discounted. C&D winner; not beaten far here (7f) latest but others have stronger claims..
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8th (7) (11/1 +8%) Sassy Redhead
11
11/1(+8%)
(7) Sassy Redhead 11/1, C&D winner. Bit below form sixth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 4/1). Off 7 months. Likely to strip fitter for it. C&D winner; couldn't get a run latest and should be very competitive from 1lb lower..
3
8th (3) (11/2 +61%) Em Jay Kay
5.5
11/2(+61%)
(3) Em Jay Kay 11/2, Latest win at Nottingham in July. Eighth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 20/1) 17 days ago. Given a chance by the handicapper but not firing at present. Handicapper in control since he won in July; now 1lb higher so may be more competitive..
19:00 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
GULTARI found 7f just beyond her when placed at Kempton on her latest start. However, she won under Harry Burns over this trip at Yarmouth in August and the daughter of Oasis Dream gets another chance competing off only a 1lb higher mark. Sassy Redhead has won four times on the Polytrack and returns to this surface with a shout, while Bint Havana Gold looks likely to run her usual solid race.
BINT HAVANA GOLD has been shaping like she's ready to capitalise on a reduced mark and this race could set up perfectly for her, so she gets the nod. Gultari and Sir Rodneyredblood are both players but there's a chance they'll take each other on for the lead.
Having been a shade unlucky last time, SASSY REDHEAD may be able to get her nose in front again now back over this C&D.
(4) No Saint 7/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2023. 7/2, last of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 9 days ago. Others appeal more. Just one win from 19 runs and was laboured at Newcastle last week; risks attached.
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2nd (6) (11/4 +31%) Urban Dandy
2.75
11/4(+31%)
(6) Urban Dandy 11/4, Course winner. Good third of 12 in handicap at this C&D 7 days ago, nearest finish. Expected to be bang there in his bid to end a lengthy losing run. Dual Tapeta winner who returned to form with a close third over C&D last week; interesting.
9
3rd (9) (25/1 +24%) Upper Hand
25
25/1(+24%)
(9) Upper Hand 25/1, Eighth of 10 in handicap (25/1) at Catterick (6f, soft) 29 days ago. Blinkers/tongue strap back on but it's easy to look elsewhere. 11-race maiden who has been out of sorts for new yard this year; no appeal.
8
4th (8) (10/1 +9%) Glory Call
10
10/1(+9%)
(8) Glory Call 10/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in July. 10/1, respectable sixth of 10 in handicap at this C&D 21 days ago. Shortlisted. Well below form in last two runs but he's capable of bouncing back and is not ruled out.
1
5th (1) (20/1 -208%) Coolagh Magic
20
20/1(-208%)
(1) Coolagh Magic 20/1, Course winner. Good third of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW, 18/5) 56 days ago. Looks competitive on form. AW specialist who has been placed at Lingfield (6f) last twice; respected back up in trip.
7
6th (7) (25/1 -108%) Twistaline
25
25/1(-108%)
(7) Twistaline 25/1, Course winner. 16/1, respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at this course (8.1f). Off 7 months. Needs considering. All wins have been at around 1m and has work to do back at this trip after 224 days off.
3
7th (3) (40/1 -400%) Ring Fenced
40
40/1(-400%)
(3) Ring Fenced 40/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 11/4, fair fourth of 7 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f). Off 6 months. Significantly back down in trip. Claims. Record of 1-17 and sole win was at 1m3f; opposable back at this trip.
12
8th (12) (11/1 +8%) Bishop's Glory
11
11/1(+8%)
(12) Bishop's Glory 11/1, Good fifth of 12 in handicap (17/2) at Chelmsford City (7f) 33 days ago on his final run for Gary & Josh Moore. Enters calculations. Tapeta winner who is on a dangerous mark and needs watching in market for new yard.
5
9th (5) (9/1 +44%) Coconut Bay
9
9/1(+44%)
(5) Coconut Bay 9/1, Latest win at Catterick in August. Last of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (6f, 20/1) 2 days ago. Two wins this year but she's lost her way in last four starts and needs a major turnaround.
10
10th (10) (5/1 +0%) Shaka
5
5/1(+0%)
(10) Shaka 5/1, Remains a maiden after 17 runs but recorded a solid second of 10 in handicap at this C&D (7/1) 21 days ago. Not taken lightly. 0-17 but he chased home an improver over C&D last time; shortlisted.
2
11th (2) (10/1 +9%) Gordonstoun
10
10/1(+9%)
(2) Gordonstoun 10/1, 9/2, eighth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 27 days ago so has work to do. Five-time turf winner but he's 0-6 on AW and was disappointing at Newcastle last time.
19:15 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
COOLAGH MAGIC was beaten just a half-length over 6f at Lingfield in September and a repeat of that effort would make him difficult to beat. Anthony Carson's gelding paid for his early exertions on that occasion and should he settle better, he could be a tough nut to crack. Urban Dandy wasn't beaten far over C&D last time and another bold bid can be expected, while Shaka also appeals.
URBAN DANDY signalled he is ready to strike again when a good recent C&D third so looks the way to go. Fellow course winner Coolagh Magic heads the list of dangers, while Shaka, Twistaline and Ring Fenced can all have a say too in this very open handicap.
The vote goes to SHAKA who has run several good races since July including when runner-up behind an improver over C&D three weeks ago.
(5) War Zone 5/1, Creditable third of 10 in handicap (17/2) at this course (6f) 42 days ago, well positioned. Could be on the premises again. If able to reproduce the level of either placed effort (6f) here he should be involved..
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2nd (2) (9/2 -64%) Street Life
4.5
9/2(-64%)
(2) Street Life 9/2, 3 wins from 17 runs this year. 9/2, improved on recent efforts to win 8-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 12 days ago. Worth a chance to follow up raised 4 lb. Decisive winner (5f, Tapeta) latest; well treated if transferring that form to Polytrack..
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3rd (6) (5/1 +17%) Marcus
5
5/1(+17%)
(6) Marcus 5/1, Bit below form second of 5 in handicap (6/1) at Brighton (5.3f, heavy) 14 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Not ruled out. Placed over C&D; a similar effort would see him pick up prize money but below par lately..
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4th (8) (20/1 -122%) Battle Point
20
20/1(-122%)
(8) Battle Point 20/1, One win from 28 Flat runs. Second of 4 in handicap (22/1) at Lingfield (5f, AW) 57 days ago. Could be involved. Back to form at Lingfield latest; player if backing that up but inconsistency a concern..
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5th (3) (3/1 +50%) Suanni
3
3/1(+50%)
(3) Suanni 3/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Wolverhampton in July. 8/1, respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 7 days ago. Can make presence felt. C&D winner; inconsistent but if on song after two below-par efforts, he'll be involved..
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6th (7) (50/1 +0%) Next Second
50
50/1(+0%)
(7) Next Second 50/1, Last of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f, 66/1) 7 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Hard to fancy. Placed over C&D; well below par on her last four starts; cheekpieces go on; bit to prove..
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7th (9) (33/1 -65%) Haveagobeau
33
33/1(-65%)
(9) Haveagobeau 33/1, Remains a maiden after 17 Flat runs. Fourth of 5 in handicap at Windsor (5.1f, heavy, 10/1) 17 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Has work to do. 0-17; visor now swapped for blinkers and they do need to help him pull out more..
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8th (4) (12/1 +25%) Chiedozie
12
12/1(+25%)
(4) Chiedozie 12/1, Remains a maiden after 17 Flat runs. 8/1, last of 5 in handicap at Brighton (5.3f, heavy) 14 days ago. Others make more appeal. Placed over C&D; handy mark but few signs of a revival at Brighton (5.5f, soft) latest..
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9th (1) (10/3 +44%) Tilsworth Ony Ta
3.333333
10/3(+44%)
(1) Tilsworth Ony Ta 10/3, C&D winner. Latest win at Lingfield in July. 28/1, creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at this course (6f) 5 days ago. C&D winner; a few pounds below his best since his last win, so has to raise his game..
19:30 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
STREET LIFE appeared to have plenty in hand when scoring over this distance at Wolverhampton just under two weeks ago and 4lb rise for that success may not be enough to stop him here. Battle Point was only narrowly denied on his most recent outing at Lingfield and is likely to be in the mix once again. War Zone and Tilsworth Ony Ta are the pick of the remainder.
A weak race in which it might pay to side with last-time-out winner STREET LIFE, who remains well treated on past form. War Zone and Battle Point at least arrive in form, so there's a chance they'll be on the premises.
C&D winner SUANNI has to shrug off a couple of lesser efforts but is on the sort of mark from which he can strike again.
(10) Come On John 13/8, 4/1, first run since leaving Michael Attwater and shaped well when fourth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 7 days ago, caught further back than ideal. Very well weighted for his excellent yard. Not proven here or over this far but last week's stable debut gave some renewed hope.
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2nd (8) (16/1 -14%) Opticality
16
16/1(-14%)
(8) Opticality 16/1, C&D winner. 33/1, first run since leaving Mitchell Hunt when good second of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 26 days ago, well positioned. May have more to offer for this yard. 169 days off before her second at Wolverhampton (1m4f; 33-1) on debut for new yard.
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3rd (5) (7/1 +72%) Swinging London
7
7/1(+72%)
(5) Swinging London 7/1, 40/1, 5½ lengths sixth of 12 to Love Yours in handicap at this C&D 7 days ago. Lot to prove at present. Sole win was a hurdle race early in 2022; sixth to Love Yours over C&D on latest start.
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4th (7) (40/1 -60%) Irv
40
40/1(-60%)
(7) Irv 40/1, Latest win at Pontefract in June. 8/1, seventh of 11 in handicap at Ripon (10.9f, good to firm) 66 days ago, left poorly placed. Clicked again this year with two wins but his form has dropped off on last two outings.
2
5th (2) (6/1 -9%) Seraphic
6
6/1(-9%)
(2) Seraphic 6/1, 28/1, won 7-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 12 days ago, cosily having had to wait for a gap. Should be competitive up 3 lb. Off the mark in Britain at the 14th attempt, at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) 12 days ago.
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6th (4) (14/1 -87%) Masque Of Anarchy
14
14/1(-87%)
(4) Masque Of Anarchy 14/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. 3/1, creditable second of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f) 37 days ago, no match for winner. Merits consideration. No win since last May but usually placed this term; one of many with place chance at least.
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7th (1) (2/1 +50%) Love Yours
2
2/1(+50%)
(1) Love Yours 2/1, 28/1, career best when winning 12-runner handicap at this C&D 7 days ago. Carries penalty, which makes life harder but willing attitude displayed on that occasion will stand her in good stead. No handicap good thing under a penalty but this is hot on the heels of a career-best (C&D).
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8th (9) (66/1 -100%) Au Lait
66
66/1(-100%)
(9) Au Lait 66/1, 50/1 and blinkered for first time, first run since leaving W. McCreery when thirteenth of 14 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 17 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes tapeta debut. 0-6 in Ireland and well beaten at 50-1 recently on AW/stable debut; unraced beyond 7f.
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9th (6) (66/1 -65%) Oscar Doodle
66
66/1(-65%)
(6) Oscar Doodle 66/1, First run since leaving Brian Ellison when last of 12 in handicap at this C&D (40/1) 21 days ago. Should strip fitter for that. Ran poorly on last two starts, absent five months in between (left Brian Ellison).
19:45 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 11f Race Class Flow
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An open contest sees a chance taken on MASQUE OF ANARCHY, who arrives here 10lb below his last winning mark. Craig Lidster's charge was not beaten far over a stiff 1m2f at Newcastle in September and eased 1lb, he can take advantage of this exploitable mark. Love Yours scored in good style over C&D last week, but a 6lb penalty could be difficult to conquer, while Wolverhampton scorer Kojin will also need to defy a penalty to claim this prize.
COME ON JOHN represents a stable going places and there are surely races to be won with him from this basement mark, so he's fancied to build on the promise of last week's effort at Wolverhampton. There are 3 last-time-out winners in opposition, with Kojin feared most.
Love Yours, Seraphic and Kojin are recent winners but COME ON JOHN gave encouragement on last week's debut for James Owen.
(2) Lokana 4/1, 9/4, good second of 8 in handicap at Thirsk (8f, good) 45 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Hood on 1st time. Worth chancing to go one better. On a competitive mark now and goes on the shortlist off the back of two placed efforts.
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2nd (7) (11/2 +61%) Saved Lizzie
5.5
11/2(+61%)
(7) Saved Lizzie 11/2, Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. Good fifth of 12 in handicap (125/1) at this C&D 19 days ago. Took a step forward last time and it's still early days, so could do better still. Hard to know what to make of latest run here but that gave something to build on down 2lb.
3
3rd (3) (13/2 +35%) Arenas Del Tiempo
6.5
13/2(+35%)
(3) Arenas Del Tiempo 13/2, Twenty runs since last win in 2021. 18/1, twelfth of 14 in handicap at this course (10f) 19 days ago, slowly away. Visor on 1st time. Has a bit to prove. Lacks consistency now and a lot will hinge on how she responds to the first-time visor.
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4th (6) (5/2 +17%) Arabian Rose
2.5
5/2(+17%)
(6) Arabian Rose 5/2, Thrice-raced maiden. Tongue strap on for 1st time, fifth of 12 in maiden at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 80/1). Off 108 days. Appeals as the type to do better switched to handicaps after a break (has had breathing operation). Well related; has undergone wind surgery; this is more realistic in weak handicap company.
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5th (4) (11/1 -22%) Go Wild
11
11/1(-22%)
(4) Go Wild 11/1, Winner at Lingfield in September. Tenth of 11 in handicap (16/1) at Southwell (7.1f) 26 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Others more persuasive. Hung right throughout on her handicap debut (7f, Tapeta) last time; now tried in headgear.
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6th (1) (4/1 +50%) New Heights
4
4/1(+50%)
(1) New Heights 4/1, Seventh of 8 in handicap at Newmarket (9f, good, 8/1) 40 days ago. Sliding in the weights without threatening to take advantage. Struggled this year, coming 9lb down the weights; needs a revival back from six weeks off.
5
7th (5) (14/1 -40%) Liberty Mountain
14
14/1(-40%)
(5) Liberty Mountain 14/1, 2/1, below form third of 6 in claimer at Leicester (7f, heavy) 3 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Needs to bounce back after a quick turnaround. Wins for Joseph Parr both came on the AW in October; well held on heavy going on Monday.
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8th (8) (125/1 -213%) Disquietude
125
125/1(-213%)
(8) Disquietude 125/1, Last of 8 in handicap at Yarmouth (11.5f, soft, 25/1) 9 days ago. Significantly back down in trip. Likely to struggle from out of the weights. Beaten a long way in six runs; is readily opposed unless there's good support this time.
20:00 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
LOKANA filled second place at Thirsk when last seen in September and the first-time application of a hood could see David O'Meara's three-year-old go one better here. Arabian Rose put in a career best on her latest outing in maiden company and should not be underestimated now handicapping following wind surgery. New Heights and Saved Lizzie are others who make the shortlist.
LOKANA is on a feasible mark and travelled with fluency when second at Thirsk last time, so she's fancied to go one better in a thin race. Arabian Rose is a potential improver switched to handicaps, so she's regarded as a danger along with Saved Lizzie.
A weak fillies' handicap in which all roads lead to LOKANA, who's related to AW winners and has found her level on turf lately.
(4) Stratocracy 11/1, Winner at Ripon in August. Bit below form fifth of 12 in handicap (9/1) at Beverley (8.4f, good to soft) 37 days ago, slowly away. Cheekpieces may sharpen him up. 1m turf win in August but not built on it twice since; more to prove on AW; headgear on.
2
2nd (2) (13/8 +46%) Triggerman
1.625
13/8(+46%)
(2) Triggerman 13/8, 5/1, career best when winning 12-runner handicap at this C&D 35 days ago, well positioned. Likely to give it another good go given he's unexposed over 1m. Off the mark upped to 1m here five weeks ago; should make another bold bid.
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3rd (5) (10/3 -11%) Jalaybee
3.333333
10/3(-11%)
(5) Jalaybee 10/3, 5/2, improved on recent efforts to win 9-runner handicap at this C&D 23 days ago. Retains handicap scope up 3 lb. Off the mark over C&D three weeks ago; 3lb higher in better race but unexposed at the trip.
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4th (1) (7/2 -56%) Midnight Drive
3.5
7/2(-56%)
(1) Midnight Drive 7/2, Latest win at Kempton in May. 7/2, bit below form fifth of 13 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 22 days ago, proving too free under a change of tactics. Remains one to be positive about. Two Kempton wins in the spring; recent efforts offer hope she'll have a big part to play.
6
5th (6) (4/1 +43%) Game Management
4
4/1(+43%)
(6) Game Management 4/1, Winner at Newcastle in September. 11/2, respectable fifth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (8f) 28 days ago, though again didn't fully convince with his head carriage. Game winner of 1m h'cap at Newcastle last month; not quite so good since; other pace here.
7
6th (7) (33/1 +34%) Red Scotch
33
33/1(+34%)
(7) Red Scotch 33/1, Last of 7 in handicap (50/1) at Leicester (10f, heavy) 16 days ago. Cheekpieces on for first time. Tailed off in three turf handicaps since June; headgear on now returning to AW.
3
7th (3) (40/1 -60%) Nevernay
40
40/1(-60%)
(3) Nevernay 40/1, Bit below form sixth of 13 in handicap (18/1) at Nottingham (6.1f, good), though he did meet some trouble. Off 117 days/gelded. Significantly back up in trip. First run for yard after leaving Richard Hannon. Two fair handicap runs for R Hannon over 6f; sold for 1,000gns last month and gelded.
20:15 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
JALAYBEE ran on strongly to score over C&D earlier this month and this represents a good opportunity to follow up that success. Declan Carroll's charge has been raised 3lb for that victory, which can be negated by Zak Wheatley's claim. Fellow last-time-out scorer Triggerman shed his maiden tag over C&D last month and appears likely to be on the scene again, while a return to form would see Midnight Drive in the mix.
The switch to positive tactics backfired as MIDNIGHT DRIVE proved too free at Kempton but she remains a filly to be very positive about from this sort of mark. Triggerman and Jalaybee can offer most resistance.
Triggerman and Jalaybee come into the reckoning but this looks easier than the races MIDNIGHT DRIVE has been contesting.
(4) War Chant 7/2, Six wins from 18 Flat runs. 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Latest win at Wolverhampton in September. Eighth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 5/1) 31 days ago. Not ruled out. Never been this far and, while this is an easy 1m2f, he has stamina to prove off this mark.
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2nd (5) (10/3 +39%) Rocket Warrior
3.333333
10/3(+39%)
(5) Rocket Warrior 10/3, C&D winner. Creditable 3 lengths sixth of 10 to Tribal Wisdom in handicap (3/1) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 12 days ago. Can make presence felt. Didn't look to have any excuses behind Tribal Wisdom latest; needs to improve on that.
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3rd (6) (7/1 -180%) Tribal Wisdom
7
7/1(-180%)
(6) Tribal Wisdom 7/1, 3 wins from 12 runs this year. 13/2, won 10-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 12 days ago, overcoming pace bias. Expected to be bang there again. Had Rocket Warrior behind latest; is fine on Polytrack too and has fair claims upped 4lb.
1
4th (1) (11/2 +45%) Knockbrex
5.5
11/2(+45%)
(1) Knockbrex 11/2, 40/1, creditable sixth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f) 16 days ago, better placed than most. Makes polytrack debut. Not taken lightly. Pulled hard and didn't see it out behind No Surrender back from a break; each-way shout.
2
5th (2) (10/3 +33%) No Surrender
3.333333
10/3(+33%)
(2) No Surrender 10/3, Creditable third of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f, 6/1) 16 days ago, faring best of those held up. Definite player from a sliding mark. Latest third was better than it looked, with him held up off a steady pace; shortlisted.
8
6th (8) (17/2 -183%) Imitate
8.5
17/2(-183%)
(8) Imitate 17/2, Lightly-raced maiden. 11/2, very good third of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 10 days ago, conceding first run. Makes polytrack debut. Longer trip will suit and strong claims. Longer trip should be fine, both on Wolverhampton evidence and pedigree; decent claims.
3
7th (3) (40/1 +20%) Educate
40
40/1(+20%)
(3) Educate 40/1, Ninth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f, 125/1) 26 days ago. Others more persuasive. Two poor efforts for this yard, having been picked up for 32,000gns and gelded.
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8th (7) (25/1 0%) L'ennemi
25
25/1(0%)
(7) L'ennemi 25/1, 50/1, seventh of 10 in handicap at Redcar (10f, good to soft) 36 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Has work to do. Didn't look to see out 1m2f from the front latest; needs to settle better on his AW debut.
20:30 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 4) 10f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Tribal Wisdom has to be respected following his win at Wolverhampton recently, but a 4lb rise will make life tougher for him. With that in mind, preference is for IMITATE, who put in a career best when a close third at the same venue 10 days ago and she can race off the same mark here. No Surrender is another who has strong form claims.
IMITATE took a positive step forward when third at Wolverhampton last time and promises to be well suited by this extra distance, so she gets the nod over Tribal Wisdom, who did well to get up from an unpromising position at the same course recently. No Surrender is another definite player.
This can go to IMITATE (nap), who did better on her AW debut last time out and promises to be suited by the longer trip.
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