There were 20 Races on Tuesday 26th November 2024 across 3 meetings. There was 7 races at Southwell, 7 races at Tramore, 6 races at Sedgefield, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Tuesday 26th November 2024
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
(2) Smurfette 9/4, Got off the mark at Warwick in September and backed it up with a good third of 16 in handicap chase at Stratford (22.6f, good to soft) 26 days ago. Can go well again. Solid form for the level; good 3rd over 2m6f latest; should stay 3m; closely involved.
4
2nd (4) (6/5 -110%) Northern Reel
1.2
6/5(-110%)
(4) Northern Reel 6/5, Irish point winner is going the right way and got off the mark under Rules in 8-runner handicap chase at Leicester (22.7f, good to firm) 8 days ago, forging right away. The one to beat under a 7 lb penalty. Improving over fences and had things her own way over 2m6f last week; good claims.
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3rd (7) (6/1 +50%) Bella Ciao
6
6/1(+50%)
(7) Bella Ciao 6/1, Maiden hudler and pulled up in handicap chase at Wincanton (20.2f, good) on her debut over fences 30 days ago. Has work to do. Has course form but lightly raced now and was pulled up on chase debut; 3lb wrong.
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4th (5) (16/1 +11%) Just Jess
16
16/1(+11%)
(5) Just Jess 16/1, On a lenghty losing run and pulled up on the back of a wind op in handicap hurdle at Warwick (25f, good to soft) in May. Lots more needed back chasing. Hurdle wins at 2m/3m1f; pulled up on latest chase start in January and over hurdles in May.
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5th (6) (7/1 +50%) Eightytwo Team
7
7/1(+50%)
(6) Eightytwo Team 7/1, C&D winner who recorded a creditable fourth of 10 in handicap chase at Warwick (25.4f, good) 21 days ago. Can give another good account. Has won and gone close in just two C&D starts; weighted to be involved back here.
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|PU| (1) (40/1 -60%) Nowinittowinit
40
40/1(-60%)
(1) Nowinittowinit 40/1, Fair 3m winner over hurdles but pulled up in handicap chase at Punchestown (23.2f, good) 41 days ago on his final run for Stuart Crawford. Needs yard switch to spark a resurgence. Running well over fences/hurdles at Perth in the summer; pulled up latest; new yard.
12:35 Southwell Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
A comprehensive winner over an extended 2m6f at Leicester last week, NORTHERN REEL is flourishing for the in-form Olly Murphy and appeals strongly on her bid to follow up under a 7lb penalty. Having won a point-to-point over 3m, the selection has proven stamina and scope for progression over fences. Smurfette and Shesupincourt are the pick of the remainder, in that order of preference.
NORTHERN RELL arrives on an upward curve and a 7 lb penalty for her wide-margin Leicester success doesn't looks sufficient to prevent her from following up. Smurfette also comes here in great nick and appeals as the one to chase home Olly Murphy's mare ahead of C&D winner Eightytwo Team.
This will be more competitive than at Leicester last week but NORTHERN REEL won in good style and can get the better of Smurfette.
(7) Karniquet 4/5, Promising type. 5/1, second of 9 in juvenile hurdle at Auteuil (17.9f, heavy). Off 9 months. First run for yard after leaving Mme I. Pacault. Player now with top yard. Placed twice in France on testing ground, top yard, very interesting on Irish debut.
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2nd (6) (7/4 +30%) Downmexicoway
1.75
7/4(+30%)
(6) Downmexicoway 7/4, Promising sort. 3/1, first run since leaving Peter Fahey when second of 12 in novice hurdle at Galway (16.4f, good to soft) on hurdles bow 31 days ago. Trainer going well. Holds very good claims. Touched off on stable debut after long absence on hurdles bow at Galway, big chance.
15
3rd (15) (40/1 +84%) Grainne A Chroi
40
40/1(+84%)
(15) Grainne A Chroi 40/1, Thrice-raced maiden, not seen to best effect when sixth of 12 in bumper (11/2) at Listowel (16f, soft) 60 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. No forlorn hope. Point-to-point winner, placed in first two bumpers, may have needed latest, interesting.
9
4th (9) (9/2 +55%) Olympy De Cerisy
4.5
9/2(+55%)
(9) Olympy De Cerisy 9/2, Promising individual. 1/4, creditable second of 6 in bumper at Wexford (16.4f, heavy) 29 days ago. Switches from bumpers to hurdles. Should have more to offer. Point winner, placed in bumpers, handles heavy, ran well on hurdles debut, could go well.
14
5th (14) (16/1 -113%) Crescent Moon
16
16/1(-113%)
(14) Crescent Moon 16/1, Once-raced maiden. 5/4, second of 8 in bumper at Naas (16.5f, soft) on NH debut. Off 7 months. In the mix on her hurdles debut with tongue strap on for 1st time. Second in a point and bumper, off since April, ground fine, chance if fit; tongue tied.
10
6th (10) (200/1 -100%) Southgate Avenue
200
200/1(-100%)
(10) Southgate Avenue 200/1, Once-raced maiden. Eighth of 20 in novice hurdle at Tipperary (20.4f, soft, 66/1) on NH debut 4 days ago. Down in trip. Beaten 57l on racecourse debut in a Tipperary maiden hurdle, may need more time.
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7th (3) (25/1 -213%) Buckaway Freddie
25
25/1(-213%)
(3) Buckaway Freddie 25/1, Failed to build on debut bumper second when seventh of 8 in bumper at Leopardstown (16f, soft, 10/3). Off 8 months but still much respected on his hurdles debut. Promise on debut on heavy, poor second start, top yard and well bred, should do better.
2
8th (2) (200/1 -100%) Ag Obair Go Crua
200
200/1(-100%)
(2) Ag Obair Go Crua 200/1, Twice-raced maiden. Twelfth of 14 in novice hurdle at Ballinrobe (21.4f, good, 33/1). Off 6 months. Down in trip. Well beaten both starts, off since May, looks more of a handicap prospect.
1
9th (1) (150/1 +25%) Aclass
150
150/1(+25%)
(1) Aclass 150/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. 12/1, thirteenth of 15 in novice hurdle at Ballinrobe (16.8f, good) on hurdles bow. Off 6 months. Promise in heavy ground bumpers, no impact on hurdles debut in May, off since, watch.
4
10th (4) (100/1 -100%) Chef's Kiss
100
100/1(-100%)
(4) Chef's Kiss 100/1, Once-raced maiden. Third of 11 in bumper at Downpatrick (17.3f, good to soft, 9/1) on NH debut. Off 6 months. Makes hurdles debut and this successful pointer needs considering. Point winner on heavy, promising third in a bumper in May, yard in form, check the market.
8
11th (8) (200/1 -203%) Let Him B
200
200/1(-203%)
(8) Let Him B 200/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 66/1, thirteenth of 15 in novice hurdle at Cork (16.3f, good to soft) 23 days ago. Unplaced all three maiden hurdles, beaten 57l at 66-1 latest, may need more time.
11
12th (11) (150/1 -88%) Uppertown Hill
150
150/1(-88%)
(11) Uppertown Hill 150/1, Sageburg gelding. Brother to fairly useful hurdler Marelly, stays 2½m. Dam, point winner, sister to fairly useful hurdler/fair chaser (stayed 25f) Soft Spoken Guy. Sageburg gelding, brother won twice on heavy, worth a market check for in form yard.
12
13th (12) (250/1 +0%) Wakey Wakey Man
250
250/1(+0%)
(12) Wakey Wakey Man 250/1, Once-raced maiden. 66/1, fourteenth of 15 in novice hurdle at Cork (16.3f, good to soft) on NH debut 23 days ago. 66-1 for hurdles debut at Cork and beaten 73l, others appeal more.
13
14th (13) (250/1 +0%) Zentopia
250
250/1(+0%)
(13) Zentopia 250/1, Twice-raced maiden. 200/1, pulled up in novice hurdle at Wexford (16.4f, heavy) 29 days ago. Dual-purpose maiden, overall turf form poor, pulled up at Wexford latest, hard to fancy.
5
15th (5) (200/1 -203%) Danny By Boy
200
200/1(-203%)
(5) Danny By Boy 200/1, Once-raced maiden. Pulled up in novice hurdle at Galway (16.4f, good to soft, 40/1) on NH debut 31 days ago. Jumped poorly on debut when pulled up at Galway, can only be watched after that.
12:45 Tramore Maiden Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow
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KARNIQUET is a half-brother to several jumps winners and was runner-up in both starts over hurdles in France early in the year. He went down by less than length on heavy ground at Auteuil when last seen in February and can make a winning start here for Willie Mullins. Point-to-point winner Downmexicoway disappointed when sent off favourite for a Punchestown Festival bumper last year but made an encouraging return from a layoff when narrowly beaten on his hurdling debut at Galway. Olympy De Cerisy, runner-up in three bumpers, was well held on hurdles debut on his penultimate start. Crescent Moon and Buckaway Freddie have also shown promise in bumpers and have place claims now starting off over flights.
KARNIQUET showed fairly useful form when runner-up in a pair of juvenile hurdles in France and is fancied to take a step forward now starting out with Willie Mullins and go one better. Henry de Bromhead's Downmexicoway rates a big threat though on the back of his promising Galway second, with hurdling debutantes Crescent Moon and Buckaway Freddie also worthy of consideration.
DOWNMEXICOWAY (nap) can gain compensation after going close on his hurdles debut at Galway last month
(5) Mr Escobar 1/3, Useful handicapper on Flat who is something of a ticking timebomb in terms of temperament but did little wrong when thwarted only by a stablemate at Listowel in September and not disgraced back on the level since. Sets a clear standard. Useful Flat racer; clear second of 16 on latest hurdling start; the one to beat here.
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2nd (2) (11/4 +50%) Kingston Narcissus
2.75
11/4(+50%)
(2) Kingston Narcissus 11/4, Fair and consistent maiden on Flat in France and similar form over hurdles, again going down only narrowly in a C&D maiden 3 weeks ago. Should be firmly in the mix once again. Runner-up over C&D on consecutive outings this autumn; likely contender again.
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3rd (6) (22/1 -38%) Paddys Policy
22
22/1(-38%)
(6) Paddys Policy 22/1, £45,000 buy after finishing runner-up only outing in Irish points but shaped with little promise in a Bangor bumper on Rules debut 4 weeks ago. Second on Irish point debut in March but only fifth of six in Bangor bumper last month.
4
4th (4) (8/1 -33%) Maghlaak
8
8/1(-33%)
(4) Maghlaak 8/1, Fairly useful Flat winner who offered little encouragement when last of 4 on recent Cheltenham hurdle debut. Should do better. Useful Flat racer; made underwhelming hurdle debut at Cheltenham but may improve.
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5th (3) (300/1 -20%) Knight Of Magic
300
300/1(-20%)
(3) Knight Of Magic 300/1, Poor maiden on the Flat who is yet to show anything in a bumper/pair of maiden hurdles. Modest Flat maiden who was a well-beaten outsider on his two hurdling attempts last month.
7
6th (7) (200/1 -100%) Tan Law
200
200/1(-100%)
(7) Tan Law 200/1, Malinas gelding. Pulled up sole start in points and showed nothing sent hurdling at Ayr 24 days ago. Struggled when a 66-1 outsider for recent stable/hurdle debut..
1
7th (1) (80/1 -21%) Fujita Scale
80
80/1(-21%)
(1) Fujita Scale 80/1, Showed some ability on bumper debut here in May but failed to match that form at Ayr 6 months on. Not beaten far in course bumper in May but needs to improve to pose a threat today.
11
8th (11) (18/1 +28%) She's Got Bottle
18
18/1(+28%)
(11) She's Got Bottle 18/1, Fair handicapper on Flat (stays 1¼m), successful twice in 2024, below form last time. Could have a future in this sphere. Five-time Flat winner at up to 1m2f; can be competitive here if she takes well to hurdles.
10
9th (10) (300/1 -50%) Royal Romance
300
300/1(-50%)
(10) Royal Romance 300/1, No impact in bumpers/maiden hurdle. Finished last in both her bumpers and was pulled up on her hurdling debut.
12
|U| (12) (150/1 +25%) Tres Bien
150
150/1(+25%)
(12) Tres Bien 150/1, Showed a bit when third in a Newton Abbot bumper on debut but has gone sharply downhill since, pulled up all 3 starts over hurdles, including on the back of a breathing operation last time. Placed in a bumper in the spring but pulled up on all three hurdling starts this autumn.
9
|PU| (9) (40/1 +0%) Myfavouritesister
40
40/1(+0%)
(9) Myfavouritesister 40/1, Little form in 3 bumpers and made an unpromising start over hurdles at this course 12 days ago. Not beaten far in modest mares' race on recent hurdle debut but this is much tougher.
12:55 Sedgefield Novices Hurdle (Class 4) 17f Race Class Flow
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MR ESCOBAR will be the first of Willie Mullins' Closutton outfit to grace this track and he appeals as the one to beat. A useful sort on the Flat, he chased home a stablemate for second at Listowel on his latest start over hurdles. This race doesn't look as deep and any further improvement can see him go one better. Maghlaak was equally as useful on the level but he will need to leave a disappointing hurdling bow behind him, while the 107-rated Kingston Narcissus, twice a runner-up over this C&D, heads the remainder.
MR ESCOBAR is something of a ticking timebomb in terms of temperament but did little wrong when thwarted only by a stablemate at Listowel on his most recent outing in this sphere in September and sets a pretty high standard. Kingston Narcissus is likely to give his running once again, while Maghlaak should do better in this sphere at some stage given his fairly useful Flat form.
Willie Mullins' first Sedgefield runner MR ESCOBAR has his quirks but sets a clear standard on hurdling form.
(8) Jasmin De Grugy 9/4, Has looked a different proposition since running in handicap hurdles, completing quickfire hat-trick at Ffos Las in May. Will go on improving now sent chasing so needs considering. Won his last three starts over hurdles; respected on chase debut if returning in same form.
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2nd (6) (11/2 +73%) Knockanore
5.5
11/2(+73%)
(6) Knockanore 11/2, A fairly useful winning hurdler but below par last 4 starts, including both starts over fences this season. Well beaten in two starts over fences since back from another absence; enough to prove.
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3rd (9) (5/1 +9%) Onewayortother
5
5/1(+9%)
(9) Onewayortother 5/1, Bettered hurdles form at the first time of asking in this sphere when third of 5 in handicap chase (7/2) at Warwick (16.2f, good to soft) in May. Disappointed at Chepstow on return but still early days in this sphere. Up in trip. Cheekpieces back on. Third of five in both starts over fences; the step back up in trip may suit; not dismissed.
10
4th (10) (12/1 +14%) Maninsane
12
12/1(+14%)
(10) Maninsane 12/1, Dual winner in first campaign over fences but not so consistent last term. Enhanced good record fresh when second at Huntingdon but unable to back that up at Warwick 3 weeks ago. Bit of a mixed bag since winning here in March last year; others are more convincing.
2
5th (2) (10/1 -11%) Great Samourai
10
10/1(-11%)
(2) Great Samourai 10/1, Improved when winning 6-runner handicap chase at Huntingdon (16.5f, good) in May, doing better under change of tactics. Probably found next run coming too soon following month so no surprise to see him bounce back. Won well at Huntingdon in May and twice ran well here before that; a player.
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6th (11) (33/1 -32%) You Say Nothing
33
33/1(-32%)
(11) You Say Nothing 33/1, Exploits decidedly mixed since last win and stopped worryingly quickly again after 5 months off at Ffos Las 16 days ago. Others preferred. 12lb below last winning mark but mainly disappointing this year; resurgence needed.
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7th (4) (50/1 -150%) Duo D'enfer
50
50/1(-150%)
(4) Duo D'enfer 50/1, Veteran who matched his very best French form when doubling his tally over fences for his present yard at Sedgefield (17f, heavy) in February. Not operating at same level in 3 starts over fences/hurdles since so bit to prove on return. Won twice for this yard over fences last winter, but last three efforts have been modest.
1
|PU| (1) (9/1 +25%) Goldwyn
9
9/1(+25%)
(1) Goldwyn 9/1, Fairly useful form over hurdles while displaying the odd quirk. Didn't need to be at best when winning 15-runner novice hurdle at Wetherby (16f, heavy, 5/6) in March but disappointed on handicap bow final start. Off 6 months. Makes chase debut. Won a Wetherby maiden hurdle in March; not dismissed if taking to fences.
12
|PU| (12) (13/2 +68%) Copper Beach
6.5
13/2(+68%)
(12) Copper Beach 13/2, A fair winning hurdler who was given a considerate introduction to chasing when fourth of 7 in handicap at Sedgefield (21.1f, good to soft) but offered little at Market Rasen next time. Well beaten in both starts over fences last month; best watched for now.
5
|PU| (5) (17/2 +23%) Give Me A Boom
8.5
17/2(+23%)
(5) Give Me A Boom 17/2, Promise only start in bumpers during 2022 and runner-up first 2 starts over hurdles after an absence. Failed to progress next 2 starts, however, and opening mark looks on the high side on chase bow. Lightly raced; makes his chasing debut after seven months; market may be revealing.
13:05 Southwell Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
JASMIN DE GRUGY was profitable to follow over hurdles earlier in the year and he completed a hat-trick in a highly-pleasing manner when last seen. Prepped for an autumn campaign over fences since then, this progressive son of Masked Marvel appears to have been found an ideal starting point for his introduction to chasing. Imperial Bede represents the same owner and also warrants consideration, while Great Samourai is notable back over this trip.
JASMIN DE GRUGY was most progressive in handicap hurdles this spring and remains one to keep on the right side of now going chasing. Onewayortother is worth another chance to build on his promising chase bow at Warwick so is next best ahead of Great Samourai.
Preference is for IMPERIAL BEDE (nap) who showed a return to form last time and is 6lb lower than when winning over C&D in February.
(15) The Great Nudie 8/1, Twice-raced maiden. 5/2, fourth of 13 in bumper at Wexford (16f, good to soft) 111 days ago. This former point winner promises to be suited by moving up in trip for this hurdles debut. One to consider. Good ground point winner, promise in bumpers, trip should suit, chance if acts on ground.
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2nd (6) (7/4 +0%) Sainte Tartare
1.75
7/4(+0%)
(6) Sainte Tartare 7/4, Saint Des Saints mare. Half-sister to 5 winners, including fairly useful hurdler Petit Tartare, stayed 2¾m, and fair French chaser Prince Tartare. Lots to like on paper and it will look significant if she's strong in the betting. Hooded. 25,000 euros yearling, related to winners, Townend rides, hooded for debut, interesting.
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3rd (8) (16/1 +20%) Slotty Dotty
16
16/1(+20%)
(8) Slotty Dotty 16/1, Thrice-raced maiden under Rules. 11/1, third of 9 in novice hurdle at Leopardstown (20f, heavy) on hurdles bow. Off 8 months and she's entitled to come on for the run. Promise on hurdles debut on heavy at Leopardstown, lacks a run but worth a market check.
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4th (5) (3/1 -20%) Nastya
3
3/1(-20%)
(5) Nastya 3/1, £50,000 5-y-o, Vendangeur mare. Half-sister to fairly useful hurdler Silver King. Dam point winner. Winner of the second of her 2 starts between the flags and she's of strong interest on Rules debut. Heavy ground point winner, cost £50,000, top local yard, has to be considered.
2
5th (2) (200/1 +20%) Alright Darling
200
200/1(+20%)
(2) Alright Darling 200/1, Once-raced maiden. 25/1, seventh of 15 in novice hurdle at this course (21.7f, good to soft) on NH debut 179 days ago. Fell in a point, well beaten on hurdles debut over C&D, lacks a run, others preferred.
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6th (3) (40/1 -100%) Cooltubrid Eva
40
40/1(-100%)
(3) Cooltubrid Eva 40/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 5/1, tenth of 15 in novice hurdle at Down Royal (19.8f, soft), not knocked about. Off 7 months. Would be a danger to all if able to get back on track. Rated 104, runner up at huge odds on heavy on debut, jumped poorly latest, can't discount.
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7th (14) (14/1 +30%) Kilbarry Ce Ce
14
14/1(+30%)
(14) Kilbarry Ce Ce 14/1, Twice-raced maiden. Second of 15 in novice hurdle (18/1) at Clonmel (19.5f, good to soft) 33 days ago. No more than an each-way squeak. Promise in both maidens, well bred, this trip should suit, could go well for local yard.
7
8th (7) (25/1 +0%) Sarrealta
25
25/1(+0%)
(7) Sarrealta 25/1, Thrice-raced maiden under Rules. 12/1, first run since leaving Peter Fahey when fifth of 10 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (20.5f, good) 45 days ago. Probably more one for handicaps in due course. Promise on stable debut at Fairyhouse, different ground here, probably best watched.
12
9th (12) (200/1 -33%) Wyoming Baby
200
200/1(-33%)
(12) Wyoming Baby 200/1, Lightly-raced maiden under Rules. 80/1, twelfth of 14 in novice hurdle at Cork (20f, good to soft) 23 days ago. Point winner for Mick Winters, well beaten in three maiden hurdles, hard to fancy.
4
10th (4) (10/1 +90%) Millie B
10
10/1(+90%)
(4) Millie B 10/1, Workforce mare. Half-sister to bumper winner Imperial Hope. Dam, ran twice over hurdles, half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 2¾m) Havingotascoobydo. Winner of 4 of her 5 completed starts in points and she's one to note in the betting on Rules debut. 4-7 in point-to-points, likes testing ground, off since falling in May, check market.
9
11th (9) (200/1 +20%) Sweet Chestnut
200
200/1(+20%)
(9) Sweet Chestnut 200/1, Twice-raced maiden. Pulled up in novice hurdle at Listowel (16f, soft, 100/1) 61 days ago, struggling badly quickly circuit out. Significantly up in trip on this debut for new yard. No impact at big odds in two maidens for Peter Fahey, watch on first run for new stable.
13
12th (13) (200/1 -300%) Fortunate Outcome
200
200/1(-300%)
(13) Fortunate Outcome 200/1, €18,000 3-y-o, Soldier of Fortune filly. Half-sister to fairly useful 19f hurdle winner Geezer Rockstar. Probably best watched on debut. 18,000 euros 3yo, half-sister to a hurdles winner, nicely-bred but probably best watched.
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|PU| (1) (7/2 +61%) Caman Eileen
3.5
7/2(+61%)
(1) Caman Eileen 7/2, Fair hurdler. Creditable third of 12 in novice hurdle (7/2) at Sligo (20.3f, good to soft) 32 days ago. Should give a good account, albeit Paul Townend prefers Sainte Tartare. Won a bumper here on soft, ran well on latest and rated 114, stable second string, claims.
13:15 Tramore Maiden Hurdle 21f Race Speed Rating Flow
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CAMAN EILEEN came back to form when third at Sligo and Kieran Callaghan's claim means that she only has to give 3lb to her rivals. A bumper winner at this venue last year, she was second on her hurdling debut at Roscommon in the summer and left behind a couple of moderate efforts when stepping up to 2m4f last time. A half-sister to a 2m4f hurdle winner, Nastya was bought for 50,000 pounds after winning a point-to-point in April and her trainer landed all three maiden hurdles at Punchestown over the weekend. Workinonadream had been consistent prior to a poor run when favourite at Sligo, while The Great Nudie shaped well in a couple of summer bumpers.
THE GREAT NUDIE shaped well both starts in bumpers following her emphatic maiden point success and, with the promise of better to come now faced with a stiffer test on this handicap debut, she could be the answer. Nastya, who was successful on the second of her two starts between the flags, is of strong interest, along with newcomer Sainte Tartare, who Paul Townend opts to ride instead of Caman Eileen. Millie B needs a second look given her strike rate in points.
The point winner NASTYA is preferred. She's proven on testing ground and she is sure to be well prepared for her racecourse debut.
(5) Bathgate 5/1, Still a maiden but comes here on the back of a solid fourth of 10 in 2m3f Ayr handicap 13 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up. 0-7 over hurdles; in the frame on last 2 starts (2m3f); chance despite return to shorter.
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2nd (10) (6/1 -71%) National Question
6
6/1(-71%)
(10) National Question 6/1, Confirmed previous promise when resuming winning ways in 9-runner handicap hurdle at Hexham (16.2f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Up 5 lb but he merits consideration. Improved form on last 2 starts, off the mark at Hexham last time; up 5lb; can go well.
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3rd (9) (9/1 -100%) Trafalgar Square
9
9/1(-100%)
(9) Trafalgar Square 9/1, Fair Flat maiden and matched that level with a very good fourth of 8 in juvenile hurdle over C&D (good) 12 days ago. Goes into handicaps on a lenient mark here. Player. Best run when 4th in C&D novice last time; up 9lb; headgear switch; handicap debut.
2
4th (2) (9/1 +64%) King Otis
9
9/1(+64%)
(2) King Otis 9/1, 18/1 and visored for 1st time, took a step back in the right direction when third of 5 in handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (15.8f, good) 14 days ago. Considered off a handy mark for his in-form yard. Two 2m wins on good this summer; not quite as good lately; place chance.
8
5th (8) (8/1 +76%) Royle Steel
8
8/1(+76%)
(8) Royle Steel 8/1, C&D winner but failed to fire in two handicap chases this summer. Resumes over hurdles after a break with more needed. Both wins on this course; out of form over fences when last seen out; others look stronger.
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6th (7) (7/1 +13%) La Quarite
7
7/1(+13%)
(7) La Quarite 7/1, Remains winless but made an encouraging start for his new yard after 6 months off (formerly with Iain Jardine) when sixth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Newcastle (16.9f, good) 26 days ago. In the picture. Ex-Iain Jardine; maiden; several fair runs including on stable debut last time; a possible.
3
|B| (3) (10/1 +9%) Chicago Gal
10
10/1(+9%)
(3) Chicago Gal 10/1, Fair on the Flat and landed 2m handicap hurdle at Market Rasen in May. Only tenth in 2m Newcastle handicap hurdle last time so needs to bounce back. Market Rasen winner in May; Flat winner since but not at her best on last three starts.
13
|B| (13) (25/1 -25%) Inoue
25
25/1(-25%)
(13) Inoue 25/1, Down the field in 2 bumpers for Stuart Crawford and yet to offer any encouragement over hurdles. Easy to look elsewhere. Ex-Stuart Crawford; modest form so far; 2lb out of the handicap; others stronger.
4
|B| (4) (33/1 +34%) Lady Babs
33
33/1(+34%)
(4) Lady Babs 33/1, Off 23 months before coming in last of 10 in handicap hurdle (100/1) at Carlisle (17.2f, good to soft) 23 days ago. Hard to warm to. All wins over 2m at Market Rasen; acts on soft; well beaten after long break last time.
12
|B| (12) (80/1 -60%) Foshan
80
80/1(-60%)
(12) Foshan 80/1, Poor maiden on the Flat and over hurdles. Others make more appeal. Modest form on the Flat and over hurdles; hard to fancy from just out of the weights.
6
|F| (6) (3/1 +75%) Lahire
3
3/1(+75%)
(6) Lahire 3/1, C&D winner who recorded a creditable fourth of 15 in handicap hurdle (40/1) at Kelso (16.2f, good to soft) 31 days ago. One for the shortlist. C&D winner (soft) last October; sound run when fourth at Kelso last time; good claims.
1
|F| (1) (25/1 -56%) Cawthorne
25
25/1(-56%)
(1) Cawthorne 25/1, Landed hat-trick between May and July and took advantage of a relatively simple task when landing 3-runner event at Uttoxeter last month. Solid fourth back hurdling there last time so should give another good account. Won four races (three over fences) in 2022, all on good ground; long absence to overcome.
11
|PU| (11) (33/1 -65%) Detective
33
33/1(-65%)
(11) Detective 33/1, A fair 7f Flat winner this summer for Dianne Sayer. Lightly raced in this sphere so needs to hit the ground running for his new handler after 2 years away from hurdling. Seven-time Flat winner; disappointing in 4 runs over jumps; well handicapped; a possible.
13:25 Sedgefield Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 17f Race Class Flow
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National Question pulled well clear with the runner-up when on target by a narrow margin at Hexham last time and he may have more to offer after a 5lb rise, but the vote goes to BATHGATE. Philip Kirby's charge has yet to truly shine in handicaps, but better was expected at Ayr recently. Eased a further 1lb in the handicap and dropped in trip, the four-year-old might be able to sustain his finishing effort now. Others to note include King Otis and Trafalgar Square.
TRAFALGAR SQUARE took his form up a notch with a recent C&D fourth and can now capitalise on a handy-looking mark on his first venture into handicap company. La Quarite started life well for his new stable when sixth at Newcastle and heads the list of dangers with King Otis, National Question, Bathgate and Lahire all in the mix too.
This can go to LAHIRE, who ran one of his best races since winning over C&D last year when fourth in a Kelso handicap last time.
(2) Broughshane 10/3, Got off the mark at Fontwell in October and backed it up with a very good second of 9 in handicap hurdle at Ffos Las (23.9f, good to soft) 16 days ago. Player. Good handicap hurdle win (2m3f); 2nd to another rising handicapper latest; contender.
5
2nd (5) (8/13 +73%) Solar System
0.615385
8/13(+73%)
(5) Solar System 8/13, Got back on the up with victory in 7-runner conditional jockeys' handicap hurdle at Warwick (19f, soft) 6 days ago. Escapes a penalty here so holds obvious claims. Has improved since winning first handicap; looked ahead of his mark latest; unpenalised.
1
3rd (1) (12/1 -9%) Lexie's Moon
12
12/1(-9%)
(1) Lexie's Moon 12/1, Resumed his progress with win in 6-runner handicap hurdle at Stratford (16.3f, heavy) 38 days ago. Up 4 lb but not taken lightly back up in trip. Cosy 2m handicap win in October; up 4lb; query about the trip back up in distance.
4
4th (4) (28/1 -75%) Manowest
28
28/1(-75%)
(4) Manowest 28/1, Fair maiden hurdler but he came in only tenth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Chepstow (19.4f, good to soft) 28 days ago. This points winner could still do better. Irish point winner; dropped out on handicap debut; this less testing ground could suit.
7
5th (7) (25/1 -56%) Red Panda
25
25/1(-56%)
(7) Red Panda 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden who posted her best effort when third of 7 in novice hurdle (25/1) at Warwick (19f, good) 21 days ago. No forlorn hope on her first go in handicap company. Similar chance to Asian Star on 2m3f form latest; should progress; handicap debut.
9
|F| (9) (40/1 +20%) Fat Harry
40
40/1(+20%)
(9) Fat Harry 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden hurdler. Off 12 months before a fading seventh of 10 in handicap hurdle at Carlisle (17.2f, good to soft) 15 days ago. Can take a step forward. Belated debut last October; minor promise; well held on handicap debut this month.
3
|PU| (3) (11/2 -100%) Asian Star
5.5
11/2(-100%)
(3) Asian Star 11/2, Improving sort who scored over 2m here in October before advancing her form when second of 7 in novice hurdle at Warwick (19f, good) 21 days ago. Must enter calculations now going into handicaps. Impressed on 2nd hurdle start (2m); possibly had stiff task since; handicap debut.
8
|PU| (8) (50/1 +0%) Natchez Trace
50
50/1(+0%)
(8) Natchez Trace 50/1, A fair 12f Flat winner on Flat who has just run to a modest level in this sphere. Others make more appeal. Four Flat wins but has achieved little in two handicap hurdles; up against it.
13:40 Southwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f (See Speed Six0 Race Class Flow
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BROUGHSHANE, who went up 9lb after winning cosily over 2m3f at Fontwell last month, appeals back in trip after filling second over 3m at Ffos Las 16 days ago. The six-year-old has to be of interest as a result and a resumption of winning ways is feasible. The recent Warwick scorer Solar System appears the chief threat without a penalty for that success, while Asian Star and Red Panda are other notable contenders.
SOLAR SYTEM resumed his progress when going in at Warwick last week and is hard to oppose given he escapes a penalty for that conditional jockeys' success. Broughshane rates the main threat on the back of his very good Ffos Las second, with handicap-debutants Asian Star and The Blueberry One also worthy of consideration.
Unpenalised Solar System is high on the list but THE BLUEBERRY ONE is an interesting one now having his first go in a handicap.
(4) Roxhill Roise 5/1, C&D winner in April. Good fifth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Gowran (20.2f, good to soft, 12/1) 53 days ago. One to consider. C&D maiden winner and promising recent handicap debut; one to consider.
14
2nd (14) (7/1 +50%) Lilian Bland
7
7/1(+50%)
(14) Lilian Bland 7/1, Bit below form eleventh of 18 in handicap hurdle (14/1) at Limerick (16.3f, good to soft) 38 days ago. Back up in trip and something to find on form. Better chaser and needs to improve on recent hurdles form.
12
3rd (12) (20/1 +39%) Maid On The Moon
20
20/1(+39%)
(12) Maid On The Moon 20/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Unseated rider in novice chase (150/1) at Clonmel (20.8f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Running above herself when unseating in Listed chase recently; could go well back hurdling.
5
4th (5) (7/2 +13%) Onefortheditch
3.5
7/2(+13%)
(5) Onefortheditch 7/2, Latest win at Cork in August. 9/2, good second of 11 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (21f, soft) 7 days ago. Solid claims. Model of consistency of late; player again if handling this more testing ground.
15
5th (15) (10/1 +64%) Down The Park
10
10/1(+64%)
(15) Down The Park 10/1, Eighth of 11 in handicap chase (20/1) at Sligo (21.1f, good) on debut over fences 55 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Modest mare over various trips, never counted on recent chase debut either; hard to fancy.
11
6th (11) (12/1 +0%) Yorkshire Escape
12
12/1(+0%)
(11) Yorkshire Escape 12/1, 14/1, fell in handicap hurdle at Gowran (19.8f, good to soft) 17 days ago. Improvement could be forthcoming granted a clear round. Faller on recent handicap debut; promise previously in C&D maiden and could yet improve.
1
7th (1) (8/1 +43%) Tell Me This
8
8/1(+43%)
(1) Tell Me This 8/1, Winner at Ballinrobe in August. Fourth of 6 in handicap hurdle at Downpatrick (17.3f, good to soft, 8/1) 46 days ago. Back up in trip and she probably needs a couple of these to falter. Safely held in opening two handicaps; drops in grade here so can't rule out.
10
8th (10) (28/1 -12%) Cruisin Susan
28
28/1(-12%)
(10) Cruisin Susan 28/1, C&D winner in August. Last of 16 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (23.8f, good, 10/1) 21 days ago. Others make more appeal for win purposes on this occasion. C&D winner in August safely held since but can't be ruled out given her record here.
6
9th (6) (8/1 -14%) Garde La Peche
8
8/1(-14%)
(6) Garde La Peche 8/1, Chase winner at Clonmel in June. Switches from chase to hurdles. Open to improvement on handicap debut in this sphere and she merits respect. Back from chasing and remains unexposed on handicap hurdle debut; handles heavy ground.
2
|B| (2) (20/1 -100%) Killinure Lass
20
20/1(-100%)
(2) Killinure Lass 20/1, Running respectably when unseated rider in novice chase (9/1) at Gowran (20f, good) 17 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Jumping proved costly of late chasing; back hurdling here off career-high mark.
8
|S| (8) (12/1 -140%) Grace Faraday
12
12/1(-140%)
(8) Grace Faraday 12/1, Didn't need to improve to win 10-runner handicap hurdle at Limerick (22f, soft, 11/2) 180 days ago. Looks competitive on form. Absent since good-ground Limerick win in May but handles heavy; respected.
3
10th (3) (18/1 +10%) Lucky Viv
18
18/1(+10%)
(3) Lucky Viv 18/1, Winner at Ballinrobe in August. 25/1, bit below form ninth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (24f, good to soft) 37 days ago. Struggled in handicaps since maiden win; drop in trip here should suit.
9
|PU| (9) (16/1 +20%) Yabo
16
16/1(+20%)
(9) Yabo 16/1, Bit below form seventh of 13 in handicap hurdle at Wexford (20f, heavy, 25/1) 30 days ago. Hood back on and sports a tongue strap for the first time. Not an obvious contender on recent form but can't rule out in new headgear combination.
13
|PU| (13) (50/1 +0%) Hanara Rovan
50
50/1(+0%)
(13) Hanara Rovan 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden under Rules. Tenth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Sligo (17.8f, good to soft, 28/1) 32 days ago. Plenty to find on form. No impression on recent handicap debut; may need more time though yard going really well.
7
|PU| (7) (66/1 -100%) Tina Meehan
66
66/1(-100%)
(7) Tina Meehan 66/1, 40/1, first run since leaving James A. Nash when tenth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (17.3f, good) 126 days ago. Up in trip. Bumper winner here for Willie Mullins in 2022; restricted campaign since; hard to fancy.
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Heavy ground will hold no fears for four-time hurdles winner KILLINURE LASS, who stays further than this trip and reverts to the smaller obstacles after a couple of non-completions over fences. Runner-up in a chase here in August, she was poised to challenge when falling two out at Sligo and was running another decent race when exiting at the last at Gowran earlier this month. Onefortheditch has been consistent since recording back-to-back wins in the summer but heavy ground would have to be a concern for the in-form six-year-old. A maiden winner over C&D in April, Roxhill Roise has form on testing ground and made a pleasing return from a layoff when fifth on handicap debut at Gowran.
The vote goes to ONEFORTHEDITCH, who has done very little wrong this year and a 3 lb rise for her solid second at Limerick last week looks fair enough. Chase winner Garde La Peche remains unexposed and needs close consideration on her handicap debut in this sphere, while Grace Faraday will be a danger to all if ready to roll following a break. Roxhill Roise was successful over this C&D during the spring and also enters calculations.
A chance is taken on the fitness of the reappearing GRACE FARADAY, who handles these testing conditions
(5) Clean Getaway 6/4, Has done well over fences this year and capitalised on this lenient hurdling mark last 2 starts here. 12 lb higher back over fences now but clearly thriving. C&D winner in October and twice successful over hurdles here since; obvious contender.
2
2nd (2) (9/2 +0%) Mutual Respect
4.5
9/2(+0%)
(2) Mutual Respect 9/2, All the better for return when narrow winner at Worcester and benefited from the late fall of another rival for the second start in succession when following up at Bangor 4 weeks ago. Only 2 lb higher so respected in hat-trick bid. Probably fortunate when winning his last two races but ought to be on the premises again.
8
3rd (8) (25/1 +24%) Ensel Du Perche
25
25/1(+24%)
(8) Ensel Du Perche 25/1, Won 2m1f handicap chases at Market Rasen and Cartmel early last season. Raced only twice since, excuses at Hereford final start. May need this after 7 months off. Dual chase winner in summer 2023 but absent since a poor run in April.
1
4th (1) (11/1 -10%) Six One Nine
11
11/1(-10%)
(1) Six One Nine 11/1, Has really enhanced his strike rate over fences at Newcastle last season, winning 3 times. Just respectable fourth here final start and handicapper may be in control for now. Off 6 months. Did well last season, winning three times at Newcastle; absent since C&D fourth in May.
4
5th (4) (11/2 +0%) Minella Youngy
5.5
11/2(+0%)
(4) Minella Youngy 11/2, Fair winning hurdler in Ireland and opened his account for Iain Jardine in a Kelso handicap chase off 6 lb higher last September. Best effort so far for this yard when third at Hexham last time. Player if building on that. Ran well when third at Hexham last month and faster ground can aid his cause here.
7
|PU| (7) (3/1 -20%) Augharue
3
3/1(-20%)
(7) Augharue 3/1, Went agonisingly close to breaking his duck from a tumbling mark at Sedgefield (17f, good) in May. Followed that with a series of uninspiring performances but back on track when runner-up to a subsequent winner at Kelso last month. Player with a repeat. Ran game race from the front at Kelso last month but is too inconsistent to rely upon.
14:00 Sedgefield Handicap Chase (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow
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There has been no stopping CLEAN GETAWAY of late. A C&D winner over fences from 3lb lower in October, the son of Getaway has since recorded a brace of hurdling successes and there could be more to come. Mutual Respect completed a double in somewhat fortuitous fashion at Bangor last time out but he merits respect from 2lb higher nonetheless. Minella Youngy showed more at Hexham recently and is another to enter calculations from 6lb below his last winning mark.
AUGHARUE was headed only late on by a subsequent winner at Kelso last month and he looks ready to shed his maiden tag. Thriving pair Clean Getaway and Mutual Respect are the obvious threats.
The most obvious answer is bang-in-form 7yo CLEAN GETAWAY (nap), who has already collected three course wins this autumn.
(1) Achille Des Rocs 7/1, Placed 3 times from 5 starts in maiden points and showed a bit when fourth of 12 on recent hurdles debut (16.6f). Probably more of a buddling chaser. 22-1 for a Market Rasen maiden (good) and was beaten 13l into fourth.
7
2nd (7) (9/1 +91%) Moonshine Man
9
9/1(+91%)
(7) Moonshine Man 9/1, Looks one for later on. Some bumper promise and it was always going to be tough on hurdle debut at Aintree.
8
3rd (8) (15/8 +32%) Sergeant Fury
1.875
15/8(+32%)
(8) Sergeant Fury 15/8, Successful sole outing in points and showed plenty to work on when third of 4 in bumper at Wincanton (15.2f, good) on NH debut 17 days ago. Respected making a quick switch to hurdling. Hard to know what he achieved at Wincanton recently but he should progress.
3
4th (3) (11/2 -22%) Dinofromberlais
5.5
11/2(-22%)
(3) Dinofromberlais 11/2, Unplaced both starts in Irish points and ran below expectations when a well-beaten fifth in a bumper at Ayr on Rules debut 29 days ago. Makes hurdle bow. Point form nothing to get excited about and was tailed off in an Ayr bumper.
2
5th (2) (12/1 -33%) Born In The West
12
12/1(-33%)
(2) Born In The West 12/1, Point winner who went backwards from a promising Rules debut when sixth of 10 in bumper at Worcester (16f, good, 4/1) 153 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. First run for yard after leaving David Pipe. Runner-up in a Newton Abbot bumper on debut for David Pipe but fared less well next time.
5
6th (5) (9/4 +63%) King Ulanda
2.25
9/4(+63%)
(5) King Ulanda 9/4, Landed a gamble when taking 9-runner bumper at Huntingdon (15.8f, good to firm) on NH debut 6 months ago. Has left Tom Weston/had breathing op since and should have a good future over jumps. Bought for £17,000 after winning a good-ground bumper at Huntingdon for Tom Weston.
4
7th (4) (33/1 -32%) Kap De Triomphe
33
33/1(-32%)
(4) Kap De Triomphe 33/1, Down the field in novice/maiden hurdle. Bumper winner in Ireland but hard to recommend on his two British efforts.
9
8th (9) (66/1 -100%) Tottenham Green
66
66/1(-100%)
(9) Tottenham Green 66/1, €48,000 3-y-o, Sholokhov gelding. Half-brother to bumper winner/fair 19f hurdle winner Roko George and poor hurdler Whatcoloristhewind. Maiden Irish pointer, pulled up last time (Mar 17). Showed ability in Irish points but failed to progress and ended up 0-8 in that scene.
14:10 Southwell Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow
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SERGEANT FURY was picked up for 38,000 pounds following an Irish point-to-point win in May before showing clear signs of promise on his Rules debut at Wincanton earlier this month. The son of Diamond Boy looks certain to relish a switch to hurdles and he gets the nod over Lawrenny, who hasn't been seen since winning at Newcastle in March but is returning with his yard in great form. Dinofromberlais and King Ulanda are others to consider.
LAWRENNY progressed with each run in bumpers and receives the vote to make a successful hurdling debut. King Ulanda and Sergeant Fury are a couple of potential threats.
They all finished in a bit of a heap at Wincanton but SERGEANT FURY should improve for hurdles and a truer pace.
(14) Danesfort Mayfly 10/1, Remains a maiden after 16 NH runs. Creditable fifth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Sligo (20.3f, soft, 12/1) 32 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. 0-11 over hurdles, fifth off this mark last three runs, more needed to win, each way shout.
7
2nd (7) (8/1 +60%) He Fitz In
8
8/1(+60%)
(7) He Fitz In 8/1, 40/1 and blinkered for 1st time, sixth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (24f, good to soft) 37 days ago. 2-17 over hurdles, promise on latest in first-time blinkers (retained), ground fine.
4
3rd (4) (7/2 +0%) Rochestown
3.5
7/2(+0%)
(4) Rochestown 7/2, 10/3, career best when winning 9-runner handicap chase at this course (21.7f, good to soft). Off 7 months. Switches from chase to hurdles. Has good chance on form. Two-time chase winner here, ground okay, goes well fresh, rated higher over fences, claims.
12
4th (12) (16/1 +20%) The Dooner Citizen
16
16/1(+20%)
(12) The Dooner Citizen 16/1, 33/1, good fifth of 11 in novice hurdle at Wexford (16.4f, heavy) 29 days ago. Back up in trip. Open to progress. 0-6 over hurdles, struggled in both handicaps, hard to make a strong case for.
5
5th (5) (9/1 +44%) I Am Rocco
9
9/1(+44%)
(5) I Am Rocco 9/1, Remains a maiden after 16 NH runs. Respectable seventh of 14 in handicap hurdle (18/1) at Fairyhouse (20.2f, good) 14 days ago. Not discounted. 0-10 over timber, 4lb lower than when 14l second at Ballinrobe but poor since, needs more.
3
6th (3) (7/1 +30%) Carrig Carol
7
7/1(+30%)
(3) Carrig Carol 7/1, 17/2, creditable sixth of 10 in handicap chase at Listowel (23.8f, soft) 59 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Can give a good account. 1-15 over hurdles, out of form this year, soft ground fine, 2lb below last win, chance.
8
7th (8) (28/1 -133%) Ballycommon Chapel
28
28/1(-133%)
(8) Ballycommon Chapel 28/1, 10/1, thirteenth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Gowran (19.8f, good to soft) 17 days ago. Merits consideration if shrugging off latest effort. Placed twice in October on good, beaten 60l on yielding latest, may need better ground.
16
8th (16) (40/1 -21%) Wild As Fire
40
40/1(-21%)
(16) Wild As Fire 40/1, Tenth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Down Royal (20f, soft, 12/1). Off 8 months. Poor overall form, beaten 39l when last seen in March, hard to fancy.
15
9th (15) (20/1 +39%) Volez Vous
20
20/1(+39%)
(15) Volez Vous 20/1, 40/1, ninth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Sligo (17.8f, good to soft) 32 days ago. 0-6 over hurdles, well beaten at big prices in both handicaps, can only be watched for now.
2
|U| (2) (7/2 +42%) Beggars Rock
3.5
7/2(+42%)
(2) Beggars Rock 7/2, Arrives in good nick, not lasting home when fourth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (24.4f, soft) 7 days ago. Big shout at these weights now back in trip. Ran well at Down Royal in August, beaten 26l latest, soft not ideal, others preferred.
10
|U| (10) (40/1 -60%) Fortuna Lora
40
40/1(-60%)
(10) Fortuna Lora 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Twelfth of 18 in novice hurdle at Limerick (21f, good to soft, 40/1) 38 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. May well do better. Handicap debutante, big prices and well beaten in five starts, could improve, watch market.
6
10th (6) (20/1 +20%) Siul Molly Siul
20
20/1(+20%)
(6) Siul Molly Siul 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable seventh of 18 in novice hurdle at Limerick (21f, good to soft, 28/1) 38 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Locally trained, handicap debutante, promise in a couple of maidens, watch the market.
9
11th (9) (50/1 -100%) On The Gandy Hop
50
50/1(-100%)
(9) On The Gandy Hop 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 50/1, seventeenth of 18 in novice hurdle at Limerick (21f, good to soft) 38 days ago. Blinkered for 1st time. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Handicap debutant, blinkers go on, ground could suit, check the market.
11
12th (11) (8/1 +88%) Oneforbaz
8
8/1(+88%)
(11) Oneforbaz 8/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Eighth of 23 in handicap hurdle at Naas (23.8f, soft, 100/1). Off 7 months. No impact in five starts including on handicap bow latest, lacks a run, may need more time.
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Three miles looked a bit far for THE DOONER CITIZEN when he ran respectably on his second handicap start at Clonmel last month. The lightly-raced six-year-old made late headway over 2m back in maiden company last time and this intermediate trip could suit. Beggars Rock was a beaten favourite when finishing ahead of the selection at Clonmel and was well beaten at Limerick last week when again at the head of the market. Dropping back in trip may help but he's unproven on testing ground. Rochestown is a dual course winner over fences who was runner-up on his most recent hurdles start. He is rated 11lb lower in this sphere and ran well first time out last season.
BEGGARS ROCK comes here in very good nick and looks the way to go here now he drops in trip off a lenient mark. The Dooner Citizen could emerge as the main threat back in handicap company, with Rochestown and Carrig Carol also in the mix.
ROCHESTOWN goes well fresh, has won twice here over fences, handles testing ground and is rated 11lb lower over hurdles
(4) Salsada 9/1, Useful Flat winner who showed benefit of a spin on the level when going agonisingly close in a handicap hurdle at Hexham (16.2f, good) last month. Commensurate with her rather in-and-out profile she ran no sort of a race at Wetherby next time, but the ability is certainly there if on a going day. Went close over 2m two starts ago but has since performed poorly; hard to predict.
7
2nd (7) (18/1 +10%) Punxsutawney Phil
18
18/1(+10%)
(7) Punxsutawney Phil 18/1, Sole hurdles success was gained in a maiden over 3 years ago and while he wasn't disgraced back in this sphere at Market Rasen (20.6f, good) recently, others make more appeal. Didn't run badly at Market Rasen recently but overall profile remains unconvincing.
2
3rd (2) (2/1 +20%) Harper Valley
2
2/1(+20%)
(2) Harper Valley 2/1, Winner of 3 of his 13 starts over hurdles, including this race 12 months ago, and went close to adding a fourth success in a first-time visor (retained here) at Kelso (21f, good to soft) recently. Nudged back up 3 lb for that but remains feasibly treated overall and another bold show on the cards. Won this in 2023 and returns here after running a big race in first-time visor this month.
3
4th (3) (9/4 +10%) Laser Focus
2.25
9/4(+10%)
(3) Laser Focus 9/4, Successful 3 times on the Flat this year and wide-margin winner of handicaps at Huntingdon (20.7f, good) and Fakenham (23.4f, good to soft) in this sphere of late. More needed under a penalty in this higher grade but he's clearly at the top of his game and is impossible to rule out. Twice an easy winner this month; effectively 20lb higher today; still respected.
9
5th (9) (7/2 +22%) Knacker Trapper
3.5
7/2(+22%)
(9) Knacker Trapper 7/2, Off the mark over 20.4f at Southwell in May and has returned from a break in good order, placed in handicaps at Sedgefield and Wetherby. No reason to think he won't be in the thick of things once more. Back from break with two good efforts this autumn, including a close second over C&D.
5
6th (5) (14/1 -40%) Finisk River
14
14/1(-40%)
(5) Finisk River 14/1, Just 1 lb higher compared to when resuming winning ways in a Class 2 Bangor handicap in September, but his good run of form came to a halt over this C&D last time and he looks vulnerable against some younger, in-form rivals. Just held on to win off reduced mark in September; not quite in same form since.
6
7th (6) (28/1 -12%) Belvedere Blast
28
28/1(-12%)
(6) Belvedere Blast 28/1, Scored at Hexham in June but it's been all downhill since and he needs to bounce back in a major way. In poor form since his Hexham win in June and needs to turn a corner.
1
8th (1) (40/1 -233%) Nibiru
40
40/1(-233%)
(1) Nibiru 40/1, Fair winner on the Flat, notching fourth success on the level in a Dundalk claimer (final start for Mrs C. O'Leary) last month. Wasn't disgraced starting out for new yard in 1¾m Southwell handicap next time and worth a second look back in this sphere off a workable mark. Very well handicapped on useful Irish form but has looked temperamental at times.
8
9th (8) (125/1 -25%) Fugitives Drift
125
125/1(-25%)
(8) Fugitives Drift 125/1, Went the wrong way for Nicky Henderson in 2022 and pulled up in hunter chase at Kelso sole outing in 2023/24 for Miss Lucy Brown. Also failed to complete returned to this sphere for new yard at Ayr 13 days ago and it's easy enough to look elsewhere. Won a point in March but achieved nothing when back under rules this month.
14:30 Sedgefield Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow
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LASER FOCUS arrives here on the back of two impressive victories earlier in the month and the progressive six-year-old is hard to oppose, despite being 20lb higher than when successful at Fakenham last time. Harper Valley hit the crossbar at Kelso a couple of weeks ago and could prove to be the main threat to the selection. Others to note are Knacker Trapper and Punxsutawney Phil.
The vote goes to HARPER VALLEY, who landed this race last year and looks poised for a repeat following his recent near miss at Kelso. Knacker Trapper's turn also appears near judged on his solid placed efforts the last twice, while the hat-trick seeking Laser Focus has to be feared. Salsada is not the easiest to predict but she will have a serious chance if on-song.
Laser Focus is in superb form but HARPER VALLEY might win this race for the second year running.
(5) Rockola 5/4, Made the frame in a couple of bumpers towards the end of last year but was in process of running below that form when unseating rider after last on hurdles debut at Wetherby in February. Not given an overly-hard time on last month's reappearance and she retains potential in handicaps up in trip. Has shown ability and goes beyond 2m for the first time now handicapping; likely improver.
1
2nd (1) (6/4 -20%) Elle Est Beau
1.5
6/4(-20%)
(1) Elle Est Beau 6/4, Lightly-raced sort who looked set to open her account when crashing out at the last at Sandown in January. Unable to land a telling blow twice since but she returns with headgear on dropped markedly in class by her excellent yard. 0-8 but there are races in her off this mark and cheekpieces are added.
2
3rd (2) (6/1 -50%) Coco Brave
6
6/1(-50%)
(2) Coco Brave 6/1, Encouraging third on Exeter hurdles debut (17f, heavy) and looked set to be placed again when falling heavily at the last at Hereford. Shaped last time as though in need of a stiffer test of stamina and she gets that now handicapping. Has shown enough to believe this mark might be okay and the yard is having winners.
6
4th (6) (50/1 -213%) Baby Chou
50
50/1(-213%)
(6) Baby Chou 50/1, First run for yard after leaving Andrew Kinirons and showed very little back over fences at Carlisle a fortnight ago. Beat just two finishers in her Irish point; not a lot to shout about since then.
7
|PU| (7) (33/1 -65%) Talysh
33
33/1(-65%)
(7) Talysh 33/1, Didn't achieve much when fourth on all 3 qualifying runs around 2m and failed to improve for the switch to handicaps/step up in trip at Sedgefield. No more than minor promise thus far and was tailed off on her switch to handicaps.
8
|RR| (8) (12/1 -33%) Malina Ocarina
12
12/1(-33%)
(8) Malina Ocarina 12/1, Capitalised on a falling mark when narrowly scoring at Stratford (18.7f) in July but well below that level over shorter trip at same course next time. Can go well fresh, however, and no surprise if she is on the premises here. Stratford winner in July but typical of her to perform not so well the next time.
14:40 Southwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
ROCKOLA made a pleasing return over 2m Southwell last month and this step up in trip is likely to suit. From an opening mark of 91, Alan King's filly is expected to take a step forward. Elle Est Beau wasn't always the most consistent last season but she may show more in first-time cheekpieces, while Coco Brave is capable of improvement on her handicap bow.
This represents a welcome drop in class for ELLE EST BEAU on her return to action and given the yard she represents, fitness won't be a concern. She looks the answer, ahead of Well Done Dani and Rockola.
A chance is taken on a refreshed ELLE EST BEAU, who was perhaps remembering her Sandown fall when only sixth in her last two races.
(4) Jouster 3/1, Promising sort. Second of 10 in novice chase at this course (20.4f, good to soft, 10/1) on debut over fences 47 days ago. Should have more to offer. Recent chase debut second here; big player on that run with ground here to suit.
13
2nd (13) (9/4 +36%) Pipers Boreen
2.25
9/4(+36%)
(13) Pipers Boreen 9/4, Fair chaser. 14/1, third of 16 in handicap chase at Galway (22.5f, heavy) on debut over fences 30 days ago. Has good chance on form. Recent chase debut third in Galway handicap augurs well; has her ground too.
3
3rd (3) (22/1 -22%) John The Diva
22
22/1(-22%)
(3) John The Diva 22/1, Fair hurdler. Winner in hurdle at Thurles in March. Below form eighth of 20 in handicap hurdle (13/2) at Cork (20f, heavy). Off 8 months. Makes chase debut. Maiden hurdle winner on heavy; back from summer break for chasing debut.
11
4th (11) (50/1 +0%) Dawn Escape
50
50/1(+0%)
(11) Dawn Escape 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Below form fifth of 10 in novice chase (14/1) at Killarney (23.4f, soft) 51 days ago. Points' winner but two chase runs leave her with plenty to find.
6
5th (6) (20/1 +9%) Midweek Voices
20
20/1(+9%)
(6) Midweek Voices 20/1, Fair chaser. Fifth of 6 in novice chase at Wexford (19.7f, heavy, 50/1) 30 days ago. Jumping has been novicey in both attempts chasing, may need more time.
10
6th (10) (5/1 +33%) Western Model
5
5/1(+33%)
(10) Western Model 5/1, Fair hurdler. Winner in hurdle at Punchestown in May. Tongue strap on for 1st time, creditable third of 13 in handicap hurdle at Wexford (20f, heavy, 9/2) 30 days ago. Makes chase debut. 102-rated hurdler in good form hurdling of late; should prove equally effective a chaser.
9
7th (9) (9/1 +25%) The Miracle Man
9
9/1(+25%)
(9) The Miracle Man 9/1, Fair hurdler. 1 win from 3 runs this season. First run since leaving Peter Fahey when career best when winning 16-runner handicap hurdle (18/1) at Sligo (20.3f, soft) 32 days ago. Makes chase debut. Comeback Sligo hurdles win augurs well and bred to make a better chaser.
8
8th (8) (12/1 -71%) New Barn Lane
12
12/1(-71%)
(8) New Barn Lane 12/1, Fair chaser. 50/1, third of 6 in novice chase at Wexford (19.7f, heavy) 30 days ago. Looks competitive on form. Recent Wexford third puts him in the mix; acts on heavy too.
5
9th (5) (66/1 -100%) Mephisto
66
66/1(-100%)
(5) Mephisto 66/1, Modest hurdler. Fair winner at 16f on flat. 40/1, respectable eighth of 19 in handicap at Navan (14f, good to soft) 34 days ago. Switches from Flat to chase. 6/10 on last chase outing. Flat winner hasn't made much impression in two chases; others preferred.
7
10th (7) (12/1 +14%) Natural Breeze
12
12/1(+14%)
(7) Natural Breeze 12/1, Modest chaser. Latest win in hurdle here in April. Creditable second of 12 in handicap chase (8/1) at this course (22f, good to soft) 100 days ago. Chased home clear winner in 2m6f handicap chase in August when last seen; more needed.
2
11th (2) (11/1 +8%) Granpa Ger
11
11/1(+8%)
(2) Granpa Ger 11/1, Fair hurdler. 9/2, creditable fifth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (20.2f, good to soft) 11 days ago. Makes chase debut. 97-rated hurdler finished 2nd in 2m handicap here; not an obvious one on chase bow.
12
12th (12) (50/1 -52%) Hurricane Honey
50
50/1(-52%)
(12) Hurricane Honey 50/1, Modest hurdler. Below form ninth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Gowran (19.8f, good to soft, 5/1) 17 days ago. Makes chase debut. Blinkered for 1st time. Bit to find on hurdles form; blinkers added for chase debut but seems best watched.
1
|PU| (1) (16/1 -14%) Gino Drummer Boy
16
16/1(-14%)
(1) Gino Drummer Boy 16/1, Fair hurdler. Remains a maiden after 20 NH runs. 16/1, fell in novice chase at Downpatrick (19.4f, good to soft) 46 days ago. 97-rated maiden hurdler; beaten when faller two out on last month's chase debut.
14:50 Tramore Maiden Chase 22f Race Speed Rating Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
The Gavin Cromwell-trained JOUSTER can strike on what is only his second career start over fences. Runner-up at this track on his introduction to chasing last month, the lightly-raced five-year-old should be all the better for that experience. With his trainer continuing to be amongst the winners, the son of Gris De Gris looks the one to beat. Pipers Boreen, who finished third in a handicap chase at Galway on her fencing debut, should have benefitted from that initial outing, while New Barn Lane's third at Wexford last month gives him a chance of being in the mix.
PIPERS BOREEN matched the pick of her hurdles form sent chasing after 7 months off when a close third at Galway and shades the vote over New Bar Lane, who's getting the hang of things over fences now. Jouster is another to consider having made a promising start in this sphere when second here on return.
It could be wise to side with those with chasing experience, PIPERS BOREEN being preferred to Jouster and The Great Unknown
(2) Pep Talking 7/4, Lightly raced 6-y-o who improved on hurdles form when making winning chase debut at Huntingdon in March. Runner-up on 2 of his 4 starts thereafter before resuming winning ways at Uttoxeter (2½m, good to soft) last time. 5 lb rise fair enough and he may well have more to offer. Off the mark for this yard at Uttoxeter last time; up 5lb; has won on soft; chance.
7
2nd (7) (18/1 -29%) Beat The Edge
18
18/1(-29%)
(7) Beat The Edge 18/1, Ungenuine type who has just one win to his name from 26 starts under Rules. Opposable starting out for new yard here following almost 6 months off. Ex-Tim Easterby; only in was over 1m7f on soft; stays this trip well; may need the run.
3
3rd (3) (15/8 +38%) Bebside Banter
1.875
15/8(+38%)
(3) Bebside Banter 15/8, Made it 3 wins from 4 starts over fences here when landing an 11-runner C&D handicap chase 3 weeks ago, proving 2½ lengths too strong for the re-opposing The Paddy Pie. 6 lb rise demands more but he's a sound jumper and is likely to give it a good shot from the front. All 3 wins have been here; latest last time when beating The Paddy Pie; up 6lb; chance.
1
4th (1) (15/2 -36%) Tom Creen
7.5
15/2(-36%)
(1) Tom Creen 15/2, Back-to-back winner here last season and again put his best foot forward on this terrain when third over C&D (good to soft) back from a break last month. Live each-way chance off the same mark. All 4 wins have been here; good run after a break latest; acts on any ground; chance.
6
5th (6) (14/1 -87%) Kicksaftersix
14
14/1(-87%)
(6) Kicksaftersix 14/1, Opened his account in a handicap chase over 15.6f at Hexham in summer 2023. Winless since but consistency hard to knock in recent months, runner-up on each of his last 3 starts at up to 21f, and he should be in the mix once again. Only win was over 1m7f; has been in good form; trip and ground fine; an each-way chance.
4
6th (4) (14/1 -17%) Empty Nest
14
14/1(-17%)
(4) Empty Nest 14/1, Remains a maiden and there wasn't enough promise in his recent reappearance spin at Hexham to suggest that he'll put that right here. Chance on his Kelso third in April; hasn't fired in three starts since; bit to prove now.
5
|U| (5) (15/2 -15%) The Paddy Pie
7.5
15/2(-15%)
(5) The Paddy Pie 15/2, Losing run stretches back almost 2 years but his mark reflects that and posted his best effort for a while when chasing Bebside Banter home over C&D last time. 4 lb better off with that rival now but whether it'll be enough for him to reverse those placings has to be doubtful. Back to form when 2nd to Bebside Banter over C&D last time; should be in the mix again.
8
|PU| (8) (80/1 -142%) Wotsmyname
80
80/1(-142%)
(8) Wotsmyname 80/1, Wasn't disgraced on chase debut at Ayr in February 2023 but absent since and this maiden (0-14 overall) is entitled to come on for the run. 0-12; fair 6th over 3m on chase debut; may need the run after 651-day break; 4lb wrong.
15:00 Sedgefield Handicap Chase (Class 5) 21f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Bebside Banter beat The Paddy Pie into second over C&D three weeks ago and both are likely to be in the mix once again. That said, preference is for PEP TALKING, who bounced back to form on his second start for this yard when scoring over 2m4f at Uttoxeter at the beginning of the month. A 5lb rise for that win appears to be fair as he may have more improvement to come.
PEP TALKING raised his game when scoring on second start for this yard at Uttoxeter and looks capable of going in again off this 5 lb higher mark. He won't have things all his own way, though, as Bebside Banter is carving out a reputation as something of a course specialist (form figures over fences here read 1121). Kicksaftersix has been knocking on the door and he is third choice ahead of The Paddy Pie, who was second to Bebside Banter over C&D last time, and top-weight Tom Creen.
The vote goes to TOM CREEN, who ran well when third here last time and overall has a good record on this track.
(1) Neigh Botha 2/1, Made a successful return over C&D in June and backed it up with a good third at Worcester. Form has dipped since but, on the upside, his mark is on the slide and he's dangerous to discount. Mainly seen over fences these days but retains some aptitude for hurdles; drops in class.
5
2nd (5) (11/2 +45%) Runaway Train
5.5
11/2(+45%)
(5) Runaway Train 11/2, In good hands and shaped pretty well back from a break in an 11-runner Huntingdon maiden hurdle (15.8f, good) earlier this month. Likely to be more at home now pitched into a handicap and he's one to consider. Not shown much so far, but from a successful family and stable in fine form.
14
3rd (14) (10/1 -67%) Window Of Time
10
10/1(-67%)
(14) Window Of Time 10/1, Fair maiden on the Flat in Ireland for Joseph O'Brien and while her form in juvenile hurdles is pretty modest, it's not hard to envisage improvement now that she makes the switch to handicap company. Shortlisted. Placed in last three starts on good ground over hurdles; not dismissed on handicap debut.
10
4th (10) (13/2 +80%) Motazzen
6.5
13/2(+80%)
(10) Motazzen 13/2, Fair winner on the Flat and left previous hurdling form behind when second in first-time blinkers at Uttoxeter (15.8f, good) in July. However, he has failed to build on that since and others boast more compelling credentials. 1-28 in Britain; fair second at Uttoxeter in July, but not built on it since.
8
5th (8) (12/1 +64%) Darting Rose
12
12/1(+64%)
(8) Darting Rose 12/1, Has hinted at promise on occasions but improvement was not forthcoming on handicap debut at Market Rasen when last seen in June. From a successful family for this stable but off since well held on handicap debut in June.
2
6th (2) (18/1 -50%) Illucidate
18
18/1(-50%)
(2) Illucidate 18/1, Fair ex-French Flat winner who has shown ability since switched to hurdles, equipped with first-time cheekpieces when fourth of 10 on handicap debut over C&D when last seen in May. Not without each-way hope off this 2 lb lower mark. Ran with credit when fourth over C&D in May, but may need this after seven months off.
9
7th (9) (12/1 +14%) Northern Rose
12
12/1(+14%)
(9) Northern Rose 12/1, Remains a maiden following a dozen attempts over hurdles but has several solid placed efforts to her name, not least when failing by a whisker at Stratford (18.7f, good) in July. Latest Uttoxeter fifth was decent and she's an each-way player. 0-20 under rules, but twice went close at Stratford in the summer; each-way claims.
7
8th (7) (14/1 -133%) No No Espresso
14
14/1(-133%)
(7) No No Espresso 14/1, Showed nothing for Charlie Longsdon in 2023 but there were some positives to glean from his debut spin for this yard back from 11 months off at Stratford. Likely to be seen in a better light now venturing down the handicap route and it'll look significant if the market speaks in his favour. Has shown little so far, but open to progress now handicapping.
11
9th (11) (9/1 0%) Three Zambezi's
9
9/1(0%)
(11) Three Zambezi's 9/1, Placed on the second of 2 starts in Irish points but out with the washing all 3 starts under Rules. Needs to take a big step forward now pitched into a handicap. Beaten a long way in three starts over hurdles last month; may improve now handicapping.
3
10th (3) (14/1 +13%) Danny's Friend
14
14/1(+13%)
(3) Danny's Friend 14/1, Appeared to take a step forward when fourth of 11 at Stratford on the third of his 3 starts in maiden hurdles. No further progress switched to handicaps the last twice, latterly on debut for new yard at Worcester in July, but he should do better in due course. Has shown ability over hurdles, but not sure dropping in trip is ideal; off five months.
12
11th (12) (14/1 +30%) Secret Sauce
14
14/1(+30%)
(12) Secret Sauce 14/1, Yet to score over hurdles and was never in the hunt on debut for new yard following a wind op at Fakenham last month. Others preferred. Runner-up at Hereford in January but hasn't matched that effort since.
4
12th (4) (28/1 -75%) Tarbaan
28
28/1(-75%)
(4) Tarbaan 28/1, Disappointing on the level in 2024 and he has failed to trouble the judge in 3 hurdles starts to date. However, improvement may well be forthcoming now handicapping in this sphere off a very realistic opening mark. Blinkered for the first time over hurdles. Twice well beaten since fairly promising hurdles debut; could bounce back in a handicap.
6
|PU| (6) (28/1 -12%) Gainsbourg
28
28/1(-12%)
(6) Gainsbourg 28/1, Healthy strike rate on the Flat, winner of 6 of his 27 starts on the level, but he hasn't shown much spark in a trio of appearances over hurdles so far. Well beaten in three starts over hurdles but has won six times on the Flat; handicap debut.
15:10 Southwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
NEIGH BOTHA drops in grade and, having won over the chase course here the last time he contested a class 5 handicap, a bold showing is expected as he bids to break his duck over hurdles. With most of the remainder struggling for form, perhaps Window Of Time can figure prominently given that she gets a three-year-old allowance. Illucidate and Northern Rose complete the shortlist.
Given his solid form on the Flat this year, EARLY MORNING DEW is of strong interest returned to this sphere off a very attractive mark. He gets the nod but there are several who could leave their previous form well behind now handicapping, not least Window of Time, who is second choice. No No Espresso, Tarbaan and Runaway Train (in order of preference) all fall into that category, while top-weight Neigh Botha also needs a mention.
The vote goes to the topweight NEIGH BOTHA. Normally seen over fences these days, he drops to this grade for the very first time.
(2) Portarlington 12/1, 7/1, career best when winning 14-runner handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (20.2f, good) 14 days ago, always holding on. Makes chase debut. Makes handicap chase debut. Recent hurdles winner; straight into handicap company for chase debut, ground a concern.
3
2nd (3) (7/2 +13%) Bite That
3.5
7/2(+13%)
(3) Bite That 7/2, One win from 35 NH runs. Twenty two runs since last win in 2022. 3/1, good second of 15 in handicap chase at Clonmel (20.8f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Not taken lightly. Strong recent form is on better ground so testing conditions here a worry.
8
3rd (8) (11/1 +31%) Roman Parish
11
11/1(+31%)
(8) Roman Parish 11/1, Remains a maiden after 28 NH runs. Creditable fourth of 15 in handicap chase (10/1) at Clonmel (20.8f, good to soft) 19 days ago. One of his better recent efforts when fourth at Clonmel; 10l to find with Bite That though.
10
4th (10) (14/1 +44%) Starlight Cato
14
14/1(+44%)
(10) Starlight Cato 14/1, 16/1, below form ninth of 16 in handicap chase at Galway (22.5f, heavy) 30 days ago. Last month's Galway run should have brought him on so don't rule out.
9
5th (9) (9/1 +10%) Tangental
9
9/1(+10%)
(9) Tangental 9/1, Fair winner at 24f over hurdles. 5/1, respectable fifth of 12 in handicap chase at Downpatrick (23.7f, good). Off 6 months. Jumping becoming an issue and needs to improve but remains well handicapped.
12
6th (12) (8/1 +20%) Da Big Fella
8
8/1(+20%)
(12) Da Big Fella 8/1, One win from 28 NH runs. Seventeen runs since last win in 2021. 6/1, good fifth of 16 in handicap chase at Galway (22.5f, heavy) 30 days ago. Respectable runs since returning last month but more needed to play a major role here.
11
7th (11) (22/1 +12%) Without Exception
22
22/1(+12%)
(11) Without Exception 22/1, 10/1, creditable fifth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (19f, heavy). Off 7 months. Makes chase debut. Makes handicap chase debut. 0-8 over hurdles and best watched on chase debut after seven months absence.
4
8th (4) (25/1 +62%) Mastermacblack
25
25/1(+62%)
(4) Mastermacblack 25/1, First run since leaving P. Corkery when tenth of 20 in handicap hurdle at Galway (22.4f, good to soft, 80/1) 78 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Well beaten over hurdles and fences since returning from a long break; hard to fancy.
6
9th (6) (9/4 +55%) Garcon Doux
2.25
9/4(+55%)
(6) Garcon Doux 9/4, One win from 27 NH runs. Good second of 20 in handicap hurdle at Cork (20f, good to soft, 7/1) 23 days ago, running on. Makes chase debut. Makes handicap chase debut. Hard to win with hurdling but in good form recently; chasing debutant acts on heavy.
13
|PU| (13) (14/1 +30%) Fr Gilligansvoyge
14
14/1(+30%)
(13) Fr Gilligansvoyge 14/1, One win from 59 NH runs. Seventeen runs since last win in 2023. 50/1, good fourth of 13 in handicap chase at Punchestown (24.3f, good) 11 days ago. Ran quite well recently at Punchestown despite some indifferent jumping; others preferred.
7
|PU| (7) (16/1 0%) C'est Rien
16
16/1(0%)
(7) C'est Rien 16/1, Course winner. One win from 29 NH runs. Winner in chase here in September. 8/1, eleventh of 15 in handicap chase at Clonmel (20.8f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Chase debut win here in September but has struggled off revised mark since; handles heavy.
15
|PU| (15) (22/1 -57%) Theblazen Queen
22
22/1(-57%)
(15) Theblazen Queen 22/1, 33/1, creditable fourth of 16 in handicap chase at Galway (22.5f, heavy) 30 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. RESERVE. Mildly more encouraging run at Galway last month; tongue-tie added; reserve.
14
|PU| (14) (40/1 +60%) Three Loud Knocks
40
40/1(+60%)
(14) Three Loud Knocks 40/1, One win from 32 NH runs. Eighteen runs since last win in 2022. Tenth of 16 in handicap chase at Roscommon (25f, soft, 33/1) 112 days ago. Visored for 1st time. Ordinary point-to-point efforts of late; visor tried but hard to make a case for.
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
A dual winner over hurdles, the Colm Murphy-trained TANGENTAL is unquestionably well handicapped over fences. However, aside from a promising third at Down Royal in April, the eight-year-old has yet to replicate that form since going chasing. Returning here off the back of a summer break, the gelding is worth another chance to show what he is capable of. Plain Or Battered has to be of interest on what is only his second start over fences. The Philip Rothwell-trained gelding, who is rated higher over hurdles, was placed in a hunter chase before falling early on his only subsequent chase outing. Top-weight Ishan looks very well treated in this discipline but may just prefer a stiffer stamina test.
PLAIN OR BATTERED didn't last long on his chase bow in March but he's potentially well handicapped reverted to fences given what he's achieved over hurdles since. Ishan is open to significant improvement in this sphere given his subsequent exploits over hurdles so rates the main threat ahead of Bite That, who continues to knock on the door.
A much improved hurdler ISHAN looks very well in here back chasing and has his ground, although lacks a recent run
(4) Old Blue Eyes 9/4, Blue Bresil gelding. Brother to fair hurdler One Eye On Vegas, stays 3m, and half-brother to dual-bumper winner Dino Bellagio. Noteworthy newcomer for successful yard. By Blue Bresil; dam a bumper/hurdle winner; likely sort; worth a market check on debut.
2
2nd (2) (7/2 +46%) Moonbow
3.5
7/2(+46%)
(2) Moonbow 7/2, £20,000 4-y-o. Dam, lightly raced over hurdles/fences in France, 7f/1m winner on Flat in Spain, half-sister to useful hurdler/fair chaser in France Gray Steel and hurdle winner in France/useful chaser Sagalyrique. Comfortable winner sole start in points (May 15), tongue tie on for Rules debut Winning English pointer who was bought for £20,000 in May; interesting on rules debut.
7
3rd (7) (9/2 +10%) Snapaudaciaheros
4.5
9/2(+10%)
(7) Snapaudaciaheros 9/2, Modest form and in the frame both starts in bumpers in May/June, second of 9 at Southwell. THart just about sets the standard on return for in-form yard. Improved when second in Southwell mares' bumper in June on second run; wouldn't rule out.
6
4th (6) (66/1 -100%) Smart Bucks
66
66/1(-100%)
(6) Smart Bucks 66/1, Buck's Boum gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler/smart chaser (stayed 21f) Lady Buttons. Too green to show a great deal starting out at Kelso 17 days ago. 22l sixth of seven in Kelso bumper on debut; ran green that day so improvement expected.
3
5th (3) (8/1 +20%) Norah's Legacy
8
8/1(+20%)
(3) Norah's Legacy 8/1, Yeats gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Lord Roccoco. Dam 2m hurdle winner, also 1¼m winner on Flat. Showed some promise but lacked a turn of foot when fifth of 8 starting out at Newcastle a month ago. Fair 8l fifth of eight at Newcastle on debut last month (fourth won since); should improve.
5
6th (5) (10/3 +79%) Rocks Up Late
3.333333
10/3(+79%)
(5) Rocks Up Late 10/3, €52,000 3-y-o, Vadamos gelding. Dam (h107), 2m hurdle winner, half-sister to high-class hurdler/useful unbeaten chase winner (stayed 21f) Wicklow Brave. Pulled up sole start in points. 52,000euros buy as a 3yo; pulled up when favourite for point in May; better expected.
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7th (1) (15/2 -88%) Is That Alright
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(1) Is That Alright 15/2, Half-brother to numerous winners, including fair hurdler Full Day (winner around 2m, by Champs Elysees). Dam smart 7f winner. Interesting newcomer. 40,000gns yearling; half-brother to nine winners at up to 1m2f; interesting newcomer.
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SNAPAUDACIAHEROS confirmed the promise that she displayed on debut when finishing second in a Southwell bumper on her latest outing in June. If finding any further improvement, the four-year-old could be hard to beat in this company. However, Moonbow has to be of interest having won between the flags earlier in the year, while Is That Alright and Old Blue Eyes are others to note.
The market will be revealing but OLD BLUE EYES is a half-brother to a dual-bumper winner for the same connections so a winning debut at this sort of level would come as no surprise. Moonbow and Sweetlikechocolate displayed ability in points so they need considering, along with Snapaudaciaheros.
It could be worth taking a chance on the well-bred OLD BLUE EYES making a winning debut with Is That Alright another to consider.
(1) Lunar Contact 8/13, Fair hurdles form for Alan King in 2022/23. Twice a winner between the flags and on the up over fences, winning a brace of handicaps this autumn. Unchanged mark back over timber and he's a major player. With cheekpieces returning he's gone back-to-back in 3m handicap chases at Fakenham.
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2nd (2) (7/2 +13%) Mrs Tabitha
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(2) Mrs Tabitha 7/2, Unreliable sort but was running well off the back of a wind op when running out 2 out in handicap hurdle at Huntingdon last month. Looked a bit more straightforward fitted with cheekpieces an Newcastle last time, confirming stamina for this sort of trip in the process. Solid third last time over nearly 3m; needs good ground so recent rain not welcomed.
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3rd (8) (12/1 +64%) Mackie Dee
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(8) Mackie Dee 12/1, It's now 14 runs since his last win in 2022 but he posted a very good second of 14 in handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (25f) at the beginning of the month. Well held back there on Saturday, though. Inconsistent and was well beaten at Huntingdon only three days ago.
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4th (5) (9/1 +0%) Bergentown
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(5) Bergentown 9/1, On a losing run but he posted a very good second of 11 in handicap hurdle at Southwell (24.3f) last month. Making headway when short of room at Hexham latest so probably still in form. Ex-Irish gelding who is 1-27 overall; did finish second over C&D last month.
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5th (4) (50/1 -52%) Mystic Man
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(4) Mystic Man 50/1, Modest chaser who folded several times for Harry Derham this season. Left that yard cheaply and fared no better back over timber at Sedgefield 12 days ago. 40-1 and pulled up on stable debut in a handicap hurdle at Sedgefield.
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6th (7) (11/1 +31%) You Say Its Over
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(7) You Say Its Over 11/1, Still looking for first success but runner-up 4 times last season. Remote fourth in Uttoxeter novice on reappearance last month and needed to see more back in a handicap last time to seriously consider her. 0-16 but has been runner-up four times and latest Sedgefield effort wasn't too bad.
15:40 Southwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 24f Race Class Flow
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After a brace of chase wins over 3m at Fakenham, LUNAR CONTACT is an attractive proposition back over hurdles from the same mark as the latest of those two dominant displays. Callum Pritchard retains the ride and switching back to timber looks a canny move by connections. Sedgefield winner Topkapi Star heads the list of dangers, although Bergentown and Mrs Tabitha should also be competitive.
LUNAR CONTACT escapes a penalty for last week's easy Fakenham win and assuming he's as effective over hurdles, he'll take plenty of stopping. Topkapi Star and Getaway With You look to be the chief threats.
Most of these have a lot to prove but LUNAR CONTACT has looked on very good terms with himself over fences.
(7) Sortudo 2/5, Authorized gelding. Dam unraced half sister to 3 winners, including fair hurdler Monsieur Arkadin (stayed 3¼m) and French hurdler (17f winner) Quaker. Runner-up sole start in points in April and has to be of major interest. Second in Dromahane 4yo point in April for Sam Curling; has joined champion trainer.
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2nd (5) (50/1 -100%) Pounds At The Time
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(5) Pounds At The Time 50/1, Sixth of 10 in novice hurdle at Clonmel (16.2f, good to soft, 16/1) on NH debut 19 days ago. Makes bumpers debut. None too fluent on recent hurdles debut at Clonmel; switches to bumper and best watched.
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3rd (6) (4/1 +11%) Runcok
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(6) Runcok 4/1, 4/1, fourteenth of 25 in bumper at Punchestown (16.7f, good to soft) on NH debut. Off 7 months and has to be capavble of better given connections he represents. Goffs Bumper also-ran could improve considerably here so don't rule out.
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4th (3) (40/1 -100%) Lord Lackendarra
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(3) Lord Lackendarra 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 14/1, third of 7 in bumper at Fairyhouse (16f, good) 45 days ago. Deprived Navy Guitar of 3rd at Fairyhouse; more required, this sharper track may not suit.
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5th (4) (14/1 -17%) Navy Guitar
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(4) Navy Guitar 14/1, 2/1, fourth of 7 in bumper at Fairyhouse (16f, good) 45 days ago, finding little. Hood may help him finish off his race. Has looked a weak finisher; hood now tried, sharper track may suit.
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6th (8) (12/1 +0%) Bossing It
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12/1(+0%)
(8) Bossing It 12/1, Order of St George filly. Closely related to bumper winner Mic Drop. Likely type. Locally-trained debutante for whom market may prove best guide.
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7th (11) (125/1 -56%) Snowshaan
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125/1(-56%)
(11) Snowshaan 125/1, Last of 7 in bumper at Cork (16f, heavy, 14/1) on NH debut. Off 8 months. Hooded for first time. Remote last of 7 on Cork debut back in March; hooded now on return but hard to fancy.
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8th (1) (15/2 -7%) Kared'as De Cougny
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15/2(-7%)
(1) Kared'as De Cougny 15/2, Second of 7 in bumper at this course (16f, good to soft, 8/1) on NH debut 47 days ago, despite pulling hard. Can make presence felt. C&D debut second last month should play a role, especially if settling better.
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9th (10) (22/1 -100%) Mollys Dolly
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22/1(-100%)
(10) Mollys Dolly 22/1, Sixth of 11 in bumper at Naas (16f, good to soft, 12/1) on NH debut 16 days ago. Satisfactory recent Naas debut so don't rule out.
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10th (9) (20/1 -67%) Kates Choice
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(9) Kates Choice 20/1, 15/2, fifth of 11 in bumper at Wexford (16f, heavy) on NH debut. Off 6 months. Fair debut effort at Wexford in May and entitled to improve.
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11th (2) (125/1 +50%) Leinster King
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(2) Leinster King 125/1, 200/1, seventh of 12 in novice hurdle at Wexford (16.5f, heavy) 30 days ago. Makes bumpers debut. Two poor runs in maiden hurdles, 9yo easily passed over here.
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Runner-up on his only point-to-point start, SORTUDO can make a winning debut under Rules. Having his first outing for champion trainer Willie Mullins, the four-year-old should be primed for this contest at a track where his stable do particularly well. Leading amateur jockey Jody Townend is also a big positive in a race of this nature. The Philip Fenton-trained Kared'as De Cougny sets the standard amongst those that have already raced on the track. Second over course and distance last month, he should have benefitted from that experience. Aine O'Connor is a significant booking on the Jimmy Mangan trained Kates Choice. The Soldier Of Fortune filly finished fifth at Wexford on her sole start to date.
Willie Mullins saddles 2 and unless the market strongly suggests otherwise, SORTUDO is taken to go one place better than he did in his point. Runcok will surely show more this time, while Bossing It also makes some appeal on pedigree.
The Jody Townend/Willie Mullins combination have won this race in two of the last three years and may do so again with SORTUDO
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