There were 20 Races on Sunday 17th November 2024 across 3 meetings. There was 7 races at Navan, 7 races at Fontwell, 6 races at Cheltenham, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (3)  (11/2 -38%)Gooloogong |
11/2(-38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Gooloogong 11/2, A fairly useful 10f winner on Flat who shaped well when a recent third of 14 over C&D. In the picture with more progress on the cards. Chased home the right horses in a C&D maiden here last week; should go well. |
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2nd (1)  (5/6 +24%)Authentic Legacy |
5/6(+24%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Authentic Legacy 5/6, Authorized gelding has made a promising start in this sphere, runner-up in novice at Fakenham (16f, good) 18 days ago. Looks to have more to offer so merits serious consideration. Runner-up in both his hurdles and strong form claims in this ordinary novice. |
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3rd (5)  (11/8 +39%)Jubilant |
11/8(+39%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Jubilant 11/8, £40,000 Irish point recruit who showed useful winning form in bumpers. Failed to land the odds on his hurdling bow when third of 5 in novice hurdle at Fakenham (16f) 18 days ago but he's worth another chance for his good yard. Useful bumper form and surely not his true running when behind Authentic Legacy last time. |
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4th (4)  (100/1 -100%)Jimmyjeroo |
100/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Jimmyjeroo 100/1, 80/1, best effort when seventh of 11 in novice hurdle at Huntingdon (15.8f, good) 14 days ago. Needs another big step forward here though. Finished closer on his final run in a Huntingdon maiden but that's uninspiring form. |
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5th (6)  (66/1 -200%)King Of Highways |
66/1(-200%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) King Of Highways 66/1, Failed to build on his debut when tenth of 12 in bumper at Worcester 32 days ago. Much more is required starting out over hurdles. Bumper debut was half promising and perhaps soft ground didn't suit at Worcester. |
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6th (7)  (28/1 +44%)Torre Del Oro |
28/1(+44%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Torre Del Oro 28/1, A fair 12f Flat scorer for Andrew Balding in 2023. Off 13 months and hinted at promise when seventh of 11 on his hurdles debut in 19f novice here 25 days ago. Needs to build on it. 1m4f winner and slow ground perhaps not ideal when well beaten on hurdling debut. |
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|PU| (2)  (80/1 -220%)Diamond Days |
80/1(-220%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Diamond Days 80/1, €35,000 Diamond Boy gelding but he came in last of 8 in bumper at Wincanton (14/1) on his NH debut 21 days ago. Needs to step forward on his hurdles debut. 14-1 chance when bringing up the rear in a Wincanton bumper three weeks ago. |
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|PU| (8)  (300/1 -500%)Sally Mclennane |
300/1(-500%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Sally Mclennane 300/1, Wings of Eagles filly went backwards from her debut fifth when eleventh of 12 in bumper at Uttoxeter 30 days ago. Lots more is required now going hurdling. Fifth of 17 at Newbury (beaten 25l) but then tailed off at Uttoxeter last month. |
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AUTHENTIC LEGACY had Jubilant (third) a long way behind when occupying the runner-up berth over 2m at Fakenham last month and it's hard to see that form being overturned. The four-year-old should have more to offer on only his third start over hurdles and looks the one to beat. Gooloogong showed some ability to make the frame over C&D and he should give a good account.
AUTHENTIC LEGACY has found just one too good on both his hurdling runs thus far and looks to have been found an excellent opportunity to go one better now. Gooloogong rates much the biggest threat on the back of his recent C&D third, with Jubilant another to consider if building on his Fakenham third.
Former Ballydoyle inmate GOOLOOGONG got himself back on track when chasing home the right horses here last week.
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1st (6)  (6/1 +70%)Boys Of Wexford |
6/1(+70%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Boys Of Wexford 6/1, Modest chaser who ended the last campaign in good order. Shaped as if needing run in attritional conditions at Stratford on return. Has the form to feature but strike-rate of 1-19 is a negative. |
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2nd (2)  (5/2 +0%)Joe Cotton |
5/2(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Joe Cotton 5/2, Point winner who made a successful chase debut in 19f Exeter handicap in March. Best effort since when good second at Stratford on return and this looks easier. Ran well behind an improver at Stratford and won't mind this forecast drier ground. |
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3rd (3)  (6/4 -9%)West Orchard |
6/4(-9%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) West Orchard 6/4, Hails from a yard enjoying a fine autumn and bounced back to his best after 6 months away when taking 7-runner handicap chase at Plumpton (19.8f). Followed up here (19.5f, good to soft) 9 days ago and should make a bold bid for the hat-trick. Up 8lb and without Freddie Gingell's 3lb claims, but looks sure to give his running. |
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4th (4)  (5/1 +0%)Mister Upton |
5/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Mister Upton 5/1, No great shakes over hurdles but much improved to make a winning start in this sphere here in May. Undone by an 8 lb rise here later that month but still early days for him as a chaser. First and fourth when switching to fences here in May; can no doubt improve again. |
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5th (5)  (20/1 -11%)I Love You Sivola |
20/1(-11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) I Love You Sivola 20/1, French recruit who has essentially struggled for present yard and others hold more pressing claims. Didn't jump well before pulling up in West Orchard's race here and on a slippery slope. |
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|PU| (1)  (20/1 -150%)Lightonthewing |
20/1(-150%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Lightonthewing 20/1, C&D winner who took advantage of a much-reduced mark at Wincanton and followed up at Exeter in March. As good as ever when resuming winning ways at Newton Abbot in May but paid the price for his clumsy tendencies returning when falling heavily there following month. Five chase wins include one over C&D; fair chance provided this isn't needed. |
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WEST ORCHARD readily took care of his nearest rival by over nine lengths here last week and is only 8lb higher for that triumph. Joe Tizzard's seven-year-old shouldn't have any issues with the step back up in distance and can continue his fine form. Lightonthewing, who was a two-length victor at Newton Abbot two starts ago, was still going well when falling next time at the same venue and has to be respected. Joe Cotton can pick up any pieces.
JOE COTTON was a tad unfortunate to bump into such a progressive one at Stratford on his return and can go one better. West Orchard looks a reformed character and is the obvious threat.
Preferred is MISTER UPTON who looked a different horse earlier this year when sent over fences and could have better days ahead of him.
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1st (1)  (1/1 +71%)Ace Of Spades |
1/1(+71%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Ace Of Spades 1/1, Useful bumper winner last spring and he matched that level on just his second run over hurdles when an excellent second of 11 in novice at Exeter (18.5f, good to soft) 26 days ago. Looks hard to beat here. Good-ground bumper winner; beaten just a short head on second hurdle start; contender. |
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2nd (2)  (17/2 -31%)Country Park |
17/2(-31%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Country Park 17/2, £150,000 purchase after winning sole start in Irish points and he has shaped well when placed in a pair of 2m novice hurdles at Uttoxeter and Carlisle this term. This demands more though. Point winner who is 0-5 under rules but has shown promise and could be involved. |
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3rd (5)  (6/4 +100%)Whimsy |
6/4(+100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Whimsy 6/4, Enjoyed a productive summer on the Flat, successful at Carlisle (14f) in June, and she posted a good second of 8 back in this sphere in novice at Galway (16f, soft) 21 days ago. This Irish mare holds solid claims. 0-7 over hurdles but leading claims on form today and she knows how to win on the Flat. |
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4th (3)  (14/1 -320%)Maghlaak |
14/1(-320%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Maghlaak 14/1, A fairly useful 10f winner on Flat for Charles Hills. Changed hands for 38,000 gns last month and he's a much respected hurdling newcomer. Very useful on the Flat and entitled to respect on today's hurdle and stable debut. |
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Useful dual purpose performer WHIMSY has flashes of smart form over hurdles and she returned to hurdling with an admirable second over 2m at Galway last month. That effort should have teed her up perfectly for a tilt at this, and she looks the one to side with. The unexposed Ace Of Spades just failed to get up when finishing runner-up over an extended 2m2f at Exeter last time and another prominent showing is forecast. Country Park completes the shortlist.
ACE OF SPADES was quick to match his useful bumper form in this sphere when runner-up at Exeter last month and is fancied to build on it and go one better now. Irish challenger Whimsy comes here in great nick though so should ensure Dan Skelton's good prospect doesn't have things all his own way. Hurdling debutants Unleash The Beast and Maghlaak also bring potential to this intriguing maiden.
The mare WHIMSY has a consistent profile over hurdles and this three-time Flat winner is taken to get off the mark over jumps.
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (4)  (5/2 +38%)Kado De Joie |
5/2(+38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Kado De Joie 5/2, French recruit who stepped up on his first 2 efforts over hurdles when winning a 5-runner Market Rasen juvenile in February. Failed to kick on in handicaps in the spring but still only a 4-y-o and no surprise to see him resume his progression this winter. Maiden winner who has run well in two of his three handicaps; respected. |
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2nd (2)  (85/40 +53%)Hecouldbetheone |
85/40(+53%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Hecouldbetheone 85/40, Quickly back on form for James Owen with a pair of 19f course wins in the spring. Well held in a Market Rasen Class 2 in July but likely to bounce back with his sights lowered at a track which plays to his strengths. Twice made all in 2m3f handicaps here and had a well-earned break since last time. |
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3rd (5)  (11/1 -100%)Calshot Spit |
11/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Calshot Spit 11/1, Successful twice on the Flat at the end of the summer and also landed a C&D handicap at the end of September. Can have a line put through latest run at Plumpton having been badly hampered just after 3 out. C&D winner in September but well held since then on the Flat and at Plumpton. |
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4th (6)  (6/1 -80%)Luna Effect |
6/1(-80%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Luna Effect 6/1, Some fair efforts on the Flat when in the care of Roger Varian. Only modest form when reaching the frame in novice hurdles over C&D and at Plumpton last month but rates a possible improver now making a quick switch to handicaps. Goes handicapping after chasing home an unexposed Nicholls winner in a novice. |
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5th (3)  (28/1 -75%)Alto Alto |
28/1(-75%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Alto Alto 28/1, Four-time winner at Plumpton but didn't run much of a race there on last month's reappearance. Quiet reappearance at Plumpton and may need the cheekpieces back on. |
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6th (1)  (3/1 -9%)Goodwin |
3/1(-9%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Goodwin 3/1, Fairly useful bumper winner who quickly reached a similar level in novice hurdles, displaying a good attitude to win twice last season. Well beaten over fences on his reappearance but can fare better back hurdling. Made all for two novice hurdle wins; held up when disappointing on recent chase debut. |
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Goodwin was well held on his chase debut at Aintree, but he was victorious in two of his four starts in novice company in this sphere and could easily bounce back. However, the vote goes to HECOULDBETHEONE, who recorded a double at this venue before being well beaten when sent off favourite in a stronger event at Market Rasen. The drop in grade and return to this track might see him put that performance well behind him. Kado De Joie completes the shortlist.
HECOULDBETHEONE is taken to resume his progression for the James Owen yard back from a break at a venue which suits. Chris Gordon has got back among the winners in the last couple of weeks and Goodwin might leave a disappointing chase reappearance behind and provide the chief threat ahead of Nicky Henderson 4-y-o Kado de Joie.
A tight race. LUNA EFFECT is interesting now switched to handicaps after a good novice run and is preferred to Goodwin.
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1st (4)  (9/5 +40%)Peaky Boy |
9/5(+40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Peaky Boy 9/5, Irish point winner who won second of 2 starts in bumper for Michael Scudamore in 2022. Missed the following year but looked a useful prospect when landing each of his 2 starts in maiden/novice hurdles here (20.2f) during second half of last term. Bright prospect on handicap chase debut. Point/bumper winner who was 2-2 over hurdles; has considerable potential off opening mark. |
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2nd (6)  (11/2 +8%)Westerninthepark |
11/2(+8%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Westerninthepark 11/2, Bumper/dual hurdles winner who, after 7 months off, ran out an emphatic winner on yard chase/debut at Stratford (20.9f) 4 weeks ago, jumping well and powering clear before the last. Up 9 lb in stronger race but there's surely more to come. Commanding win on chase/stable debut at Stratford; could still be ahead of the handicapper. |
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3rd (1)  (9/1 +10%)Guard Your Dreams |
9/1(+10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Guard Your Dreams 9/1, Smart hurdler at his best who, in line with yard's fine form made a successful return/chase debut in novices' handicap at Warwick (20f) in October. Similar form from 4 lb higher when fourth of 11 in handicap here (19.7f) 3 weeks ago. Will likely need to pull out a little more. Creditable efforts last month on first two chase starts and might not be far away. |
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4th (3)  (5/1 -11%)Primoz |
5/1(-11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Primoz 5/1, Bookended his novice season over hurdles with victories at Ayr, latterly a 2m handicap in April. Perfect start in this sphere when landing 5-runner handicap chase at Wetherby (15.1f) 32 days ago, scoring with much more authority than winning margin implies. Big player with progress forthcoming. Impressed on chase debut at Wetherby and open to further improvement now up in trip. |
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5th (8)  (10/3 +5%)Leader In The Park |
10/3(+5%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Leader In The Park 10/3, Cost £250,000 from points and showed himself a good prospect when ready winner of a Doncaster maiden hurdle (19.4f) in February. Posted a good fourth behind Peaky Boy here (20.2f) when last seen in April and he's the type to do better still over fences. Yard in good form. Point and maiden hurdle winner who could be a big improver now switched to fences. |
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6th (5)  (18/1 -80%)The Other Mozzie |
18/1(-80%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) The Other Mozzie 18/1, Fairly useful hurdler who made perfect start over fences after 5 months off when taking 9-runner Galway maiden (18.2f) in October. Still only fourth when unseating last in novice back at that track/trip 22 days ago. Back up in distance now handicapping in this sphere. Not obviously well treated but this 5yo is with a top Irish trainer; open to improvement. |
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|PU| (7)  (14/1 -27%)Bob Bob Ricard |
14/1(-27%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Bob Bob Ricard 14/1, Improved for the switch to fences during the summer, landing back-to-back handicap chases at Ffos Las and Worcester. Respectable efforts over hurdles next 2 starts and latest run in this sphere best ignored, keeping on when hampered 2 out. Still, lacks potential of one or two. Won first two chase starts and was in with a shout when badly hampered here last time. |
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PEAKY BOY (first) got the better of Leader In The Park (fourth) when the pair met over hurdles here in April, and that duo look the two key protagonists in this contest. The former is preferred as he is two from two over flights and connections would be disappointed if a mark of 132 wound up being his ceiling over fences, given this 240,000-pound gelding is a point-to-point winner. Guard Your Dreams and Westerninthepark can also make their presence felt.
Market confidence behind either of the chase debutants would look significant but PRIMOZ marked himself out as one to keep firmly on side when making a winning chase debut at Wetherby last month. Value for much more than the bare margins would imply, he boasts plenty of untapped potential and could be the way to go up in trip. Peaky Boy was 2-2 over hurdles and needs factoring in, as do Olly Murphy's impressive Stratford scorer Westerninthepark and low-mileage Leader In The Park.
Preference is for PRIMOZ, who impressed on last month's chase debut at Wetherby and that form has been franked.
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1st (1)  (13/2 +28%)Unanswered Prayers |
13/2(+28%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Unanswered Prayers 13/2, Down the field at Cheltenham on return but some decent efforts in defeat prior to that and yard are hitting some form. Bit to prove over this far but stays 3m; well held on return but in a competitive handicap. |
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2nd (2)  (22/1 -57%)Feivel |
22/1(-57%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Feivel 22/1, Twice a winner over hurdles last season but pulled up on final start. Mixed record over fences when previously tried in this sphere so others more solid. Has done well in the blinkers over hurdles; would prefer softer ground now back chasing. |
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3rd (8)  (9/2 +36%)Whydah Gally |
9/2(+36%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Whydah Gally 9/2, Hit the target twice in handicaps chases at Lingfield last season, latterly demonstrating strong stamina reserves with success over 29f in February. Unable to reproduce that since but shaped as if in reasonable heart after 7 months off when remote second at Plumpton 2 weeks ago. May strip fitter for Plumpton run and he was a winner over 3m5f last season. |
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4th (6)  (6/1 -50%)Musical Slave |
6/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Musical Slave 6/1, Useful sort at his best and took advantage of reduced mark here (26f, good to soft) 44 days ago. Should be thereabouts up 3 lb. Hard to predict these days but won over 3m2f here last time and he's only 3lb higher. |
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5th (7)  (40/1 -233%)Saint Xavier |
40/1(-233%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Saint Xavier 40/1, Useful handicap chaser at best but little impact both starts in 2023/24. Off 11 months. Out of sorts during a light final campaign and hard to know what ability he retains. |
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6th (5)  (5/1 +50%)Roll With It |
5/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Roll With It 5/1, Improved model for new yard this season, running out a 10-length winner at Worcester in September. Produced another solid effort when third at Wetherby 2 weeks ago and marathon trip may well suit. Perhaps high in the weights now but a thorough stamina test could suit. |
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7th (4)  (9/2 +36%)Hauraki Gulf |
9/2(+36%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Hauraki Gulf 9/2, Won twice in handicaps last season and shaped as if back in good form when runner-up at Newton Abbot (25.8f) in May. Decent efforts over hurdles this autumn so respected back chasing with step up in trip in his favour. 2-6 over fences and likeable seconds in novice hurdles last twice, latest at Cheltenham. |
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8th (9)  (8/1 -60%)River Tyne |
8/1(-60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) River Tyne 8/1, Finally opened her account when landing a 12-runner handicap chase here (3¼m, good) in May and followed up narrowly on return at Plumpton last month. Hat-trick may prove beyond her. Strong stayer who has won her last two (at about 3m2f) and gets in off a feather weight. |
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9th (3)  (6/1 +25%)Glimpse Of Gala |
6/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Glimpse Of Gala 6/1, Dual hurdles winner in 2022/23 who made a promising start over fences when runner-up at Worcester 12 months ago. Struggled over hurdles after but was a good second back chasing in the same race at Worcester last month. Step up in trip will suit and opening mark in this sphere looks a fair one. Five-time hurdle winner; second in both chases and 2m4f was sharp enough last time. |
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Musical Slave returned to winning ways over 3m2f here last month and the handicapper might have been kind to only put him up 3lb for that victory. Even so, RIVER TYNE makes slightly more appeal. Nick Gifford's nine-year-old just prevailed by the smallest of margins at Plumpton on her latest outing and could improve on her first attempt over this longer trip. She can record a second course victory, while Whydah Gally is worth a second look.
GLIMPSE OF GALA has shown enough in her 2 starts over fences a year apart to suggest she can be very competitive off her current mark, especially now upped in trip. Roll With It and Hauraki Gulf head the dangers.
The intriguing one is GLIMPSE OF GALA (nap) who held her own in a good mares' chase over 2m4f last time. She needs further than that.
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1st (1)  (11/10 +37%)Matata |
11/10(+37%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Matata 11/10, Headstrong sort but he made up into a smart novice chaser last term and returned with an excellent neck second of 8 to Calico in handicap over C&D 23 days ago. Enjoys a 1 lb pull in the weights with that rival now so merits serious consideration. Only a neck behind Calico here on reappearance; should build on that effort; respected. |
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2nd (2)  (12/1 -71%)Third Time Lucki |
12/1(-71%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Third Time Lucki 12/1, A smart chaser at his best and also a C&D winner for Dan Skelton in 2022/23. Changed hands for £190,000 so can't be discounted despite his long absence. Smart for Dan Skelton; joined new connections for £190,000; back from long layoff. |
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3rd (3)  (7/4 +13%)Calico |
7/4(+13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Calico 7/4, Capitalised on a good mark when resuming winning ways in C&D handicap 23 days ago by neck from Matata. 1 lb worse off with that rival but idled then and a player once more. Second in this race last year; beat Matata by a neck over C&D last month; big player. |
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|F| (4)  (5/1 -25%)Gunsight Ridge |
5/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Gunsight Ridge 5/1, Cheekpieces on for first time when landing 2m handicap chase at Perth in April. Resumes after breathing surgery and this reliable sort must enter calculations for a yard among the winners. Returns on a career-high mark but is largely consistent; likely to give his running. |
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There was little to separate Calico (first) and MATATA (second) when the pair met over C&D last month, and the latter gets the nod to reverse that form. Nigel Twiston-Davies' prominent racer is very smart on his day and, in this small field off 1lb better terms with Dan Skelton's charge, he gets the vote to dominate proceedings. A winner over 2m at Perth on his final start last term, Gunsight Ridge is respected most of the remainder.
CALICO and Matata fought out a good finish over C&D last month and could hold sway once more, with Dan Skelton's 8-y-o again taken to come out on top. Olly Murphy's consistent Gunsight Ridge needs considering too though on his return after breathing surgery.
With further improvement plausible, second-season chaser MATATA is taken to reverse C&D placings with Calico.
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1st (1)  (9/5 -31%)Quantock Hills |
9/5(-31%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Quantock Hills 9/5, Fairly useful form over hurdles in France, confirming debut promise when successful at Dieppe (16.9f) in June. Acquired for €130,000 after and bright start for new yard when second of 6 in a Wetherby juvenile (2m) last month. Obvious claims with progress anticipated. Hood on 1st time. French winner who was creditable second on British debut; leading claims under penalty. |
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2nd (2)  (12/1 -85%)Belcamo |
12/1(-85%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Belcamo 12/1, Belardo gelding. Dam half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (stayed 2¾m) Hawkhill. Fair on Flat (likely to stay 1¾m), successful at Goodwood (12f) in June. Should strip fitter for his yard debut third at Southwell in October and market can guide now attentions switch to hurdling. 1m4f Flat winner who could be in the mix if taking to hurdles at the first attempt. |
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3rd (6)  (8/15 +73%)Small Fry |
8/15(+73%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Small Fry 8/15, Harzand gelding who has developed into a fairly useful handicapper on the Flat, registering 3 victories at up to 14.5f. Solid runners-up efforts on each of his last 2 starts in October and he's respected now hurdling for yard that do well in this sphere. Three Flat wins in second half of this year; stable has good record in race; hurdle debut. |
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4th (7)  (100/1 -52%)St Lukes Chelsea |
100/1(-52%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) St Lukes Chelsea 100/1, Modest maiden on Flat (stays 1m) for Ralph Beckett at 2. Sent off at long odds and shaped like a non-stayer after 12 months off when seventh of 10 in juvenile hurdle at Wincanton (15.2f) on NH debut 21 days ago. Best watched. Modest maiden on the Flat and well beaten at 100-1 on recent hurdle/stable debut. |
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5th (3)  (14/1 -180%)Fine Point |
14/1(-180%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Fine Point 14/1, Fair maiden at up to 10.5f on the Flat in Ireland and showed benefit of his hurdles debut experience when second of 5 in juvenile hurdle at Newcastle (16.2f, good, 16/1) 17 days ago. Claims of being in the mix again. Bumped into classy Flat recruit when second of five at Newcastle on second hurdle start. |
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6th (4)  (40/1 -150%)Our Papa Smurf |
40/1(-150%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Our Papa Smurf 40/1, Modest form when getting off the mark on the Flat in a Goodwood handicap (9.9f, good) in June. Didn't offer a great deal of short-term encouragement on hurdles debut at Plumpton (17.7f) in September and well-beaten on Flat either side of that effort. Flat winner but off lowly mark and he finished down the field on his sole hurdle start. |
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7th (5)  (50/1 -25%)Rapid Mission |
50/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Rapid Mission 50/1, Fairly useful handicapper on Flat (stays 12.5f) but only a modicum of promise to glean from exploits in pair of juvenile hurdles for this yard to date. Looks a likely type for handicaps further down the line. Useful Flat win in June but well beaten on first two hurdle starts. |
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|PU| (8)  (250/1 -150%)By Farhh The Best |
250/1(-150%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) By Farhh The Best 250/1, Only achieved a low level of form on the Flat for Kevin Philippart De Foy and offered little starting out in this sphere for new yard when last of 4 in juvenile hurdle at Fakenham (2m) 18 days ago. Achieved little on the Flat and same story when big odds on last month's hurdle debut. |
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QUANTOCK HILLS only found a subsequent winner too good on his UK bow at Wetherby and he might take a big step forward from that effort. Warren Greatrex's juvenile sports a first-time hood and looks difficult to oppose against this level of opposition. Fine Point improved on his fourth at Sedgefield to fill the runner-up spot at Newcastle and he looks the main threat. Small Fry was a fair performer on the Flat and can fight it out for the minor honours on his debut in this sphere.
A winner on the second of his 2 hurdle outings in France, QUANTOCK HILLS made a solid start for new connections when second in a juvenile hurdle at Wetherby 32 days ago and a repeat here could well be enough to see him go one place better. Small Fry has progressed well on the level this year and he, along with Fine Point, heads up the dangers.
The Moore stable won this three times in a row between 2018 and 2020 and SMALL FRY is taken to make a winning hurdle debut.
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1st (9)  (10/3 +39%)Abuffalosoldier |
10/3(+39%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Abuffalosoldier 10/3, Opened account over fences at Newbury (22.4f) in January and made a promising comeback when close second at Exeter last month. Enters calculations with headgear back on. Front-runner who reappeared with good second at Exeter; only seven; he's one to consider. |
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2nd (5)  (14/1 -56%)Surrey Quest |
14/1(-56%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Surrey Quest 14/1, Dual hurdles winner for Nicky Henderson and improved when bagging chase victories at Huntingdon and Newbury either side of Christmas. Failed by the narrowest of margins in the Scottish National at Ayr final start and remains unexposed at marathon trips. Went very close in Scottish National in April; this 7yo could have more to offer this term. |
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3rd (12)  (11/4 +50%)Hymac |
11/4(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Hymac 11/4, Proved well suited by a step up to 3½m when opening his chase account here (28f) in April. Coped well with drop back in trip when making a winning return back hurdling at Newton Abbot 18 days ago and remains unexposed. Needs considering despite being 3 lb out of the handicap. Very lightly raced 8yo who won in big field over 3m4f here in April; appealing claims. |
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4th (2)  (9/2 +10%)Does He Know |
9/2(+10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Does He Know 9/2, Smart chaser who returned to form when landing the Grimthorpe at Doncaster on slow ground in March. Ran poorly at Sandown next time but offered something to build on when fourth of 14 in handicap chase (12/1) at this course (25f, good) on return 22 days ago. Won this 2 years ago. Encouraging reappearance here last month and has an excellent record at Cheltenham. |
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5th (11)  (10/1 +17%)Rose Of Arcadia |
10/1(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Rose Of Arcadia 10/1, Likeable mare who made a decent return at Exeter but likely to find a few too strong from out of the handicap. Reappeared with solid third at Exeter; 2lb wrong but not discounted for bang-in-form yard. |
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|F| (4)  (9/1 +0%)Ballygrifincottage |
9/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Ballygrifincottage 9/1, Produced his best effort for a while when runner-up in Sandown handicap in March and ran to a similar level when seventh of 26 in Scottish Grand National next time. Collared late on at Uttoxeter (24f) in May before shaping as if needing the run at Chepstow last month. In the mix. Bang there jumping three out in 4m Scottish National (faded); this trip could be ideal. |
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|PU| (10)  (12/1 +14%)Bangers And Cash |
12/1(+14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Bangers And Cash 12/1, Largely ran well without winning last term, though did find the bet365 Gold Cup too competitive last time. Respected on his return for his in-form handler. Might need this comeback outing but stable in flying form and he's on a competitive mark. |
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|PU| (6)  (15/2 +17%)Manothepeople |
15/2(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Manothepeople 15/2, Posted a personal best when landing 14-runner handicap chase here (26f, good) in April. Good comeback third at Chepstow last month and not taken lightly. Won here in April and reappeared with good third at Chepstow; he's a solid candidate. |
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|PU| (8)  (25/1 -127%)Undersupervision |
25/1(-127%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Undersupervision 25/1, Unreliable type who produced just one decent effort from 4 starts last season. Off 8 months. Pulled up on 3 of his 4 starts last term but reappears with yard enjoying excellent autumn. |
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|PU| (1)  (40/1 -21%)Nassalam |
40/1(-21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Nassalam 40/1, Mark has suffered since bolting up in Welsh National over Christmas and well held at Chepstow on return. Very easy winner of heavy-ground Welsh National last December; a return to form is needed. |
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A comfortable winner of this contest in 2022 off 2lb lower, DOES HE KNOW returned this season with a respectable fourth here over 3m1f. The step back up in trip is likely to suit and he is narrowly preferred to Abuffalosoldier, who was only worn down late in the piece at Exeter last time out. The hat-trick seeking Hymac is another to consider, having scored here in April, while Scottish National runner-up Surrey Quest cannot be ruled out.
HYMAC impressed with his jumping when beating a big field here in the spring and has returned in good form having picked up a novice hurdle at Newton Abbot last month. He remains unexposed so could be the answer despite being 3 lb out of the handicap. Abuffalosoldier made a promising comeback at Exeter so is a must for the shortlist, with Scottish National runner-up Surrey Quest another to consider.
The very lightly raced 8yo HYMAC won in a big field over 3m4f here in April and there's plenty to like about his claims today.
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1st (2)  (6/4 +20%)Sweet Caryline |
6/4(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Sweet Caryline 6/4, Left her hurdling debut form behind faced with less testing conditions when second in a Newton Abbot novice (21f) in June. Shaped better than the bare result at Ludlow 5 months on and of some interest now switching to a handicap. Lightly raced mare who may be capable of progress now handicapping; interesting. |
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2nd (7)  (11/2 -144%)Ask Her Out |
11/2(-144%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Ask Her Out 11/2, Fair bumper winner and latest 2 lengths second in 19.5f Hereford handicap hurdle suggests she can cash in off her basement mark. Bumper winner; clear best hurdles form when second at Hereford last month. |
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3rd (6)  (11/2 +21%)Eliza Dolittle |
11/2(+21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Eliza Dolittle 11/2, Maiden hurdler who has had a few chances in handicaps now and was well beaten back from a break at Plumpton last month. Has place possibilities on bits of form but was disappointing last time. |
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4th (5)  (5/1 +58%)Regally Blonde |
5/1(+58%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Regally Blonde 5/1, Fairly useful Flat winner in Ireland but yet to match that level over hurdles. Pulled up on chase debut last month and quickly reverts to the smaller obstacles. Flat scorer; 0-10 over jumps but could go well off this reduced mark. |
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|F| (4)  (5/1 +50%)Gearing's Point |
5/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Gearing's Point 5/1, Four-time Flat winner but yet to make a significant impact over hurdles, beaten just under 23 lengths when fourth in a course novice handicap last week. Four-time Flat winner; ran encouragingly here nine days ago; commands respect. |
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Despite pulling hard and jumping poorly in the main, ASK HER OUT did extremely well to run a career best over obstacles when second at Hereford. The slight drop in distance looks like a big plus and she may have too much for Gearing's Point, who is likely to appreciate going up in trip. Handicap debutant Sweet Caryline has strong claims if bouncing back to the form that saw her finish runner-up at Newton Abbot on her penultimate outing.
ASK HER OUT is given a chance to build on her promising second at Hereford 5 weeks ago. Handicap newcomers Sweet Caryline and Barra Blue can give her most to think about.
Being well treated on her best Flat form and likely to be suited by this new trip, GEARING'S POINT is preferred.
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1st (4)  (7/2 +22%)Burdett Road |
7/2(+22%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Burdett Road 7/2, Impressive winner of a Grade 2 juvenile hurdle over C&D at this meeting last year. Has progressed again on the Flat in recent months, including a 1½m Newmarket listed success. A mark of 133 could easily underestimate his ability. Scored at this meeting last year; Listed winner on penultimate Flat start; major contender. |
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2nd (7)  (17/2 -21%)Be Aware |
17/2(-21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Be Aware 17/2, Looked good when making a successful start in a 16-runner novice at Newbury in January. Better form when runner-up on all 3 outings since, including a very competitive handicap final start. Interesting for yard which does so well in these top-end handicap hurdles. Has a solid record (1222) and progressive RPRs; yard landed prize in 2016 and 2021. |
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3rd (5)  (85/40 +15%)Dysart Enos |
85/40(+15%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Dysart Enos 85/40, Won all 3 bumper outings (including a Grade 2) and also unbeaten in 3 novice hurdles last season, including C&D. One of the leading fancies for the mares' novice hurdle at the Festival only to be ruled out with a late setback. An opening handicap mark in the low 130s is potentially lenient. Talented mare; 6-6 under rules; looks well treated on handicap debut; greatly respected. |
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4th (14)  (33/1 +34%)Tintintin |
33/1(+34%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Tintintin 33/1, Made good strides forward last season, typically proving strong at the finish to land a big-field handicap over C&D in April. Good third in the Swinton at Haydock the following month and he should come on for a recent outing at Wetherby. Dysart Enos looks the yard's main hope, though. Form dipped last time and this is harder; stable has stronger claims with Dysart Enos. |
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5th (11)  (16/1 +43%)Florida Dreams |
16/1(+43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Florida Dreams 16/1, Grade 2 bumper winner who made up into a fairly useful novice hurdler last season and took it up another notch to land a 2m Hexham handicap on his reappearance 44 days ago. Only nudged up 2 lb but this is a significantly stronger race. Wears first-time cheekpieces. Chance of following up Hexham win partly depends on how well he responds to headgear. |
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6th (9)  (16/1 +0%)Fiercely Proud |
16/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Fiercely Proud 16/1, Dual bumper scorer who was a useful novice hurdler last season. Made a creditable reappearance at Ascot (2m, good) 15 days ago, although he did look held in third when falling 2 out. Was in the process of running well when falling at Ascot two weeks ago; each-way hopes. |
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7th (16)  (33/1 -50%)Toll Stone |
33/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (16) Toll Stone 33/1, Maiden hurdle winner last winter who switched to the Flat to make a winning reappearance at Galway in August. Has shaped well in defeat on the level subsequently, notably when second of 20 at Naas (2m) last month. It's likely he has bigger performances in him over hurdles for his very shrewd yard. Has possibilities provided his recent Flat form is transferred back to hurdles. |
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8th (13)  (22/1 -10%)Jacovec Cavern |
22/1(-10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Jacovec Cavern 22/1, Fairly useful juvenile hurdler for Paul Hennessy in early 2023. Made a positive return from a 15-month absence for Emmet Mullins when second of 17 over 2m on the Flat at Galway in August. Simply too keen when ninth of 24 in Cesarewitch at Newmarket since, shaping well again. Interesting. Open to improvement on first hurdles start for shrewd Emmet Mullins; one to bear in mind. |
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9th (3)  (12/1 +0%)Go Dante |
12/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Go Dante 12/1, Winner of the Imperial Cup at Sandown in March. Ended the season with a creditable fifth of 19 at the Aintree Grand National meeting and made a sound enough reappearance when 5¾ lengths fifth of 10 to Lump Sum in Welsh Champion Hurdle last month. Had wind surgery since. Imperial Cup winner; could go well with Ffos Las reappearance under his belt. |
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|F| (12)  (66/1 +18%)Napper Tandy |
66/1(+18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Napper Tandy 66/1, Won a 2m Punchestown novice in June. Bettered that form when second of 15 in 2½m Gowran handicap hurdle last month. Not at best back on the Flat at Roscommon since, though. Registered sole hurdles success in uncompetitive field; now goes into deeper waters. |
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10th (8)  (33/1 -50%)Cracking Rhapsody |
33/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Cracking Rhapsody 33/1, Big improver in handicaps earlier in the year, winning twice at Kelso (including the Morebattle) and excellent third of 15 in the Scottish Champion Hurdle on final start. Respectable 2¾ lengths fourth of 7 to Florida Dreams on Hexham reappearance and should come for the outing. Consistent in Scotland and far north of England; stiffer task on first venture south. |
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11th (15)  (22/1 -10%)Royal Way |
22/1(-10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) Royal Way 22/1, Winner on Flat in France and took very well to hurdling for new connections last season, completing a hat-trick in 2m Ascot handicap in March. Creditable fourth in a C&D conditions hurdle on reappearance. Good record against his own age group; 4yos have won this race four times this century. |
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12th (6)  (22/1 +33%)Black Poppy |
22/1(+33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Black Poppy 22/1, In fine form in the spring, bagging a C&D handicap and following up in the Swinton at Haydock. Off 7 months, shaped as if as good as ever when fifth of 17 in Summer Hurdle at Market Rasen in July. Off again since. Well capable off his mark. Useful but remains on career-high mark and others look better treated. |
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13th (10)  (9/1 +36%)Teddy Blue |
9/1(+36%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Teddy Blue 9/1, Talented but his temperament started to look an issue for the Moore stable last season. Has dipped to a decent mark, though, and it's possible a change of scenery will perk him up. Well handicapped and has joined Harry Derham who does well with recruits from other yards. |
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|PU| (1)  (11/1 +0%)Under Control |
11/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Under Control 11/1, Very good 2½ lengths second of 6 to Ashroe Diamond in Doncaster mares' Grade 2 in January. Too fresh back from 6 months off in first-time tongue tie when sixth of 19 in the Galway Hurdle in August, fading having been third at last. Same owner/trainer/jockey as last year's winner. Represents last year's winning connections; likely to be well primed for this assignment. |
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Not seen since maintaining her unbeaten record under Rules with an easy success at Doncaster in January, DYSART ENOS looks to have been laid out for this. A mark of 131 on her handicap debut could greatly underestimate her ability and she may have too much for talented course winner Burdett Road, who was a Listed scorer on the level in September. A determined winner of the Imperial Cup in March, Go Dante should come on plenty for his comeback fifth at Ffos Las and is a player, along with Under Control.
This looks a particularly strong renewal of what is always one of the hottest handicap hurdles of the season. Setbacks meant DYSART ENOS and Burdett Road missed Grade 1 targets at the spring festivals but that misfortune allowed them to protect lenient-looking marks in the low 130s and they look the pair to focus on, with preference for the former. Be Aware and Emmet Mullins par Jacovec Cavern and Toll Stone are other interesting contenders.
She's not an adventurous choice but good mare DYSART ENOS (nap) appears to have outstanding claims. Burdett Road is feared most.
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Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (9)  (9/2 +44%)Getoverthathill |
9/2(+44%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Getoverthathill 9/2, Well held on hurdling debut in Ireland in 2021 but won a point the following year. Absent again until this season and shaped better than on stable debut when mid-field in novice here (17.7f, good to soft) last month. Capable of better now handicapping. Handicaps are now a better option and he goes up in trip; a dark one. |
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2nd (6)  (6/4 +40%)Whynotnowroy |
6/4(+40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Whynotnowroy 6/4, Made the frame on final 3 starts in 2023/24, before showing improved form when winning 12-runner handicap at this C&D (good) in May. Could still have more to offer at this trip, so he's respected on first run since leaving Keiran Burke. Came clear in a C&D handicap in May; up the weights here but in a weak race. |
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3rd (5)  (20/1 -150%)Gms Prince |
20/1(-150%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Gms Prince 20/1, Still looking for first success, but has been falling in the weights and wasn't seen to best effect when seventh of 12 at Worcester (20f, good, 14/1) 88 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Not discounted. Similar sort of form in last three handicaps without genuinely threatening. |
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4th (4)  (13/2 +46%)Nordic Storm |
13/2(+46%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Nordic Storm 13/2, Hinted at ability in his 3 qualifying runs last season but tailed off both starts in handicaps, the latest at Ffos Las (23.9f, good to soft) in May. Remains lightly raced, though, and yard is going well ahead of return. Poor so far on either soft or good to soft, including two 3m handicaps. |
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5th (3)  (22/1 -83%)Spitfire Bridge |
22/1(-83%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Spitfire Bridge 22/1, Some encouragement in bumpers and has shown fair form on the Flat. Looked a work in progress first 3 starts over hurdles this season but hasn't improved in handicaps the last twice, pulled up in first-time cheekpieces at Southwell (20.4f, good) 25 days ago. Finished second on the Flat and over hurdles; forgettable recent form in handicaps. |
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6th (1)  (33/1 0%)Mac's Xpress |
33/1(0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Mac's Xpress 33/1, Remains a long-standing maiden and has offered little in 2 starts since leaving Paul John Gilligan, well beaten in handicap at Ludlow (23.8f, good to soft) 24 days ago. Tongue strap back on but enough to prove at present. Ex-Irish gelding who is 0-25 over hurdles and has been hammered in both runs for this yard. |
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7th (2)  (12/1 +14%)Getuptheyard |
12/1(+14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Getuptheyard 12/1, Ran up to best when keeping on well for fourth in 13-runner handicap at Chepstow (19.4f, good to soft) in April. After 6 months off, possibly needed the run when pulled up at Worcester in October, so he could fare better upped in trip. 0-9; hasn't always looked the easiest and doesn't appear to be that well handicapped. |
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|PU| (8)  (10/3 -67%)Mersey Street |
10/3(-67%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Mersey Street 10/3, Having eased further in the weights after 4 months off, ran best race in handicaps when second of 10 at Fakenham (20f, good) 18 days ago, leading until after 2 out having forced the pace. Can build on that run to open his account. No match for the winner at Fakenham but was a clear second and mark remains the same. |
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|PU| (7)  (50/1 -355%)Katopop |
50/1(-355%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Katopop 50/1, Limited impact in trio of novice hurdles but did at least hint at ability when mid-field at Taunton (16.5f) in March. However, pulled up on chasing debut at the same course (23f, soft) when last seen in April. Others preferred back hurdling. Had wind surgery and with a new trainer but has it all to prove on second chase start. |
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|PU| (11)  (150/1 -127%)Johnnie River |
150/1(-127%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Johnnie River 150/1, Has shown little on the Flat and in this sphere so far, tailed off in maiden hurdle at Chepstow (19.4f, good to soft) 11 days ago. 10 lb out of the weights as he makes handicap debut. Tailed off in all his races and being 10lb out of the weights clearly won't help. |
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An easy winner over C&D in May when last in action, WHYNOTNOWROY could be a shrewd recruit to the Neil Mulholland stable and an 8lb rise for that success should be manageable. Mersey Street ran his best race for some time when second over 2m4f at Fakenham last month and he is a key player, along with the unexposed Getoverthathill, who could be a different proposition on his handicap bow.
From his falling mark, MERSEY STREET produced his best effort since switched to handicaps when runner-up to an improver at Fakenham last month, so with that run behind him he could be ready to get off the mark. Whynotnowroy was suited by the longer trip when winning at this C&D in May and is feared most on stable debut, ahead of Getoverthathill.
Few hold much appeal. MERSEY STREET runs off the same mark as at Fakenham despite finishing clear of the third.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (3)  (5/2 +44%)Fortune De Mer |
5/2(+44%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Fortune De Mer 5/2, Bought for £105,000 after finishing runner-up only start in points and lots to like about his ½-length second of 14 to Block Rockin Beats on C&D bumper debut 3 weeks ago, that one's experience edge possibly the difference. In leading hands and well worth considering. Close second to Block Rockin Beats over C&D last month; fighting chance. |
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2nd (1)  (4/1 +27%)Block Rockin Beats |
4/1(+27%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Block Rockin Beats 4/1, Off the mark at third attempt in points and bright start in this sphere when proving ½ length too good for re-opposing Fortune de Mer in a C&D bumper last month, rallying to lead again close home. Promising sort who should be thereabouts again. Gamely beat Fortune De Mer over C&D on rules debut; ideal type for this prize. |
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3rd (2)  (25/1 -25%)Count Of Vendome |
25/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Count Of Vendome 25/1, Unplaced both starts in Irish points but got his career under Rules off in some style when winning 10-runner bumper (5/2) at Sedgefield (16.8f, good to soft) on NH debut 28 days ago, quickening to lead under 2f out. Up markedly in class now but he's evidently a bright prospect. Will do well to follow up Sedgefield success; bottom on bare figures. |
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4th (5)  (10/11 +0%)Minella Hollow |
10/11(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Minella Hollow 10/11, Overcame inexperience to make a winning debut at Ballinrobe in May and displayed an impressive turn of foot when maintaining his 100% record in 12-runner bumper at Roscommon (15.6f, good) a month later. Remains with potential back from a break and he's shortlisted. Irish 4yo who is 2-2; scored comfortably last time despite still looking green. |
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5th (6)  (22/1 -144%)Reiki Revolution |
22/1(-144%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Reiki Revolution 22/1, Clearly sharper for his debut and, with a hood enlisted, caused a shock when winning 8-runner bumper at Galway (16.6f, good to soft, 40/1) 6 weeks ago. That isn't the easiest form to assess however, and this will demand further progress. Form of Galway win is open to question but he may improve further in the hood. |
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6th (4)  (40/1 -300%)Lucky In Taipan |
40/1(-300%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Lucky In Taipan 40/1, Lucky Speed gelding. Half-brother to useful hurdler/chaser Golden Taipan. 9/1, third of 12 in bumper at Worcester (16f, good) on debut in July. Yard enjoy plenty of success in this sphere and whilst this is tougher, the stiffer test promises to suit. Ran encouragingly at Worcester in July but this looks a difficult task. |
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MINELLA HOLLOW has made quite the impression on both career outings in Ireland so far. The booking of Sam Twiston-Davies is a positive one and he can land the hat-trick at the main expense of Fortune De Mer, who was a tad unlucky when hanging left inside the final furlong and eventually finishing half a length behind the reopposing Block Rockin Beats over C&D last month. Reiki Revolution can also have a say in proceedings, having improved markedly from first to second start when scoring easily at Galway.
Irish raider MINELLA HOLLOW maintained his 100% record despite displaying a fair bit of greenness when following up his Ballinrobe debut success at Roscommon in June and, appealing as the type to rate higher still in this sphere, he looks to hold solid claims. Fortune de Mer lacked the greater experience when just behind Block Rockin Beats over C&D last month and may emerge as the chief threat.
Unbeaten MINELLA HOLLOW has shown more than enough to suggest he's up to this standard. Fortune De Mer is second pick.
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