There were 37 Races on Thursday 16th November 2023 across 5 meetings. There was 7 races at Market Rasen, 7 races at Taunton, 7 races at Punchestown, 7 races at Sedgefield, 9 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Thursday 16th November 2023
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
(7) El Jefe 6/4, Sole win came over C&D in 2021 and placed last 2 starts, including over C&D last week. Should be thereabouts again. C&D winner; record of 1-35 a concern, but no surprise were he to finish in the placings.
2
2nd (2) (17/2 -113%) Calevade
8.5
17/2(-113%)
(2) Calevade 17/2, Showed a real liking for Cartmel during the summer, winning back-to-back handicaps in May/June. However, found his run of good form coming to halt there when last seen in August, so needs to bounce back. Won twice at Cartmel in the summer but below form there last time; chance if bouncing back.
4
3rd (4) (5/2 +29%) Port Or Starboard
2.5
5/2(+29%)
(4) Port Or Starboard 5/2, Fair maiden on Flat who showed a good attitude to get off the mark at Exeter in March. Creditable efforts thereafter and wasn't disgraced back on the level at Bath last month. Should go well. Has run well on soft/heavy ground over hurdles; respected despite his moderate strike-rate.
5
4th (5) (80/1 -142%) Milan Echo
80
80/1(-142%)
(5) Milan Echo 80/1, Showed a bit on second hurdle start at Tramore in June 2022 but that remains a standout. First run for yard after leaving Vincent Laurence Halley. Not much to get excited about in points/hurdles in Ireland; stable debut.
1
5th (1) (17/2 -55%) Attention All
8.5
17/2(-55%)
(1) Attention All 17/2, Showed a bit on his sole outing in bumpers and left that form behind to make a successful debut over hurdles at Newcastle (20f) last November. Not in same form under a penalty at Sedgefield and ran even worse on Ayr handicap debut but still has plenty of time on his side. Didn't build on a successful hurdles debut; off 288 days.
8
6th (8) (22/1 -22%) La Referi
22
22/1(-22%)
(8) La Referi 22/1, Achieved very little all 4 starts over hurdles last season, including on handicap debut on final outing. Has had a breathing operation since. Well out of the weights again and has plenty to find; had wind surgery.
3
7th (3) (17/2 +6%) Jersay Du Trottet
8.5
17/2(+6%)
(3) Jersay Du Trottet 17/2, Showed a bit more than previously for current yard under a patient ride when fourth in 7-runner handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (15.8f, good to soft) 17 days ago. Stable going well and still lightly raced, so no forlorn hope. Stayed on steadily when fourth at Huntingdon last time; may yet be capable of better.
6
8th (6) (11/1 +0%) Scots Gold
11
11/1(+0%)
(6) Scots Gold 11/1, Left Dan Skelton on the cheap but showed some ability remains when seventh of 12 in handicap at this course (19.8f) 36 days ago. His task is to now build on that. Showed some ability for Dan Skelton in 2021, but has gone the wrong way since.
LTO Selection:
12:15 Sedgefield Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 17f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
EL JEFE found himself with too much to do when a never-nearer third over C&D last Thursday and compensation could await Andrew Hamilton's gelding in this smaller field. Port Or Starboard enjoyed a spin on the Flat when runner-up at Bath last month and the six-year-old makes some appeal back over hurdles, while it's too early to be writing off Attention All.
PORT OR STARBOARD doesn't have the best of strike rates, but he very rarely doesn't give his running and that could go a long way in this field, so he looks the most solid option. Attention All proved a bit disappointing after making a successful start over hurdles at Newcastle, but he still has time on his side so can't be written off, while El Jefe arrives in good heart and ought to be in the shake-up again.
There may be more to come from JERSAY DU TROTTET who was noted making late progress when fourth on handicap debut last time.
(2) Baldur's Gate 11/1, 11/2, ran no sort of race after 7 months off when pulled up in handicap chase at Thurles (20.5f, soft) 4 weeks ago, reportedly returning with a wound on his left-hind pastern. Back up in trip. Holds a definite chance on last season's best form picked up a minor injury on appearance.
5
2nd (5) (9/2 +10%) He Fitz In
4.5
9/2(+10%)
(5) He Fitz In 9/2, Latest win in hurdle at Navan in September. Creditable second of 14 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (21f, heavy, 4/1) 26 days ago, every chance early in straight. Switches from hurdles to chase. In good form over hurdles and fences in recent months, could make his presence felt.
3
3rd (3) (18/1 +0%) Black Samurai
18
18/1(+0%)
(3) Black Samurai 18/1, 11/1, sixth of 10 in handicap chase at Clonmel (20.4f, heavy) 7 days ago. Back up in trip. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Best watched. Missed last year and has failed to find his best form again since his return in August.
7
4th (7) (4/1 -20%) Fox Le Bel
4
4/1(-20%)
(7) Fox Le Bel 4/1, Unseated early in point latest but proved admirably consistent in handicap chases last term. Ran creditably to place once more under Rules when 5½ lengths third of 8 to Faith Loving at Fairyhouse (24.5f, heavy, 7/4) 9 days ago and should be bang there once again. Third behind today's rival Faith Loving at Fairyhouse last week, needs to jump better.
10
5th (10) (8/1 -60%) Greenway Machine
8
8/1(-60%)
(10) Greenway Machine 8/1, Winner in chase at Downpatrick in October. Ran well when nose second of 8 to Faith Loving in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (24.5f, heavy, 13/2) 9 days ago, collared post. Could feature again in his current mood. Just edged out by Faith Loving at Fairyhouse, capable of another big run now.
4
6th (4) (6/1 -20%) Faith Loving
6
6/1(-20%)
(4) Faith Loving 6/1, 9/2 and fit from points, won 8-runner handicap chase at Fairyhouse (24.5f, heavy) 9 days ago by nose from Greenway Machine, looking more straightforward than has sometimes been the case and rallying to lead on line. 6 lb higher here and could kick on now up and running. Game winner of an ordinary contest at Fairyhouse last week, his stamina is an asset.
8
|PU| (8) (9/2 +0%) Da Big Fella
4.5
9/2(+0%)
(8) Da Big Fella 9/2, One win from 22 NH runs. 7/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, made more impact again than previously over fences when second of 9 in handicap at Galway (22.5f, heavy) 18 days ago. Every chance if building on that here. Ran a good race after a break when second at Galway, every chance with normal progress.
9
|PU| (9) (10/1 +29%) Highstreetfashion
10
10/1(+29%)
(9) Highstreetfashion 10/1, Course winner. 8/1, offered little after 5 months off when well-beaten fourth of 8 to Faith Loving in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (24.5f, heavy) 9 days ago. Will need to leave that effort well behind. Remote fourth behind Faith Loving at Fairyhouse last week, hard to make a case for him now.
1
|PU| (1) (12/1 +52%) An Fraoch Mor
12
12/1(+52%)
(1) An Fraoch Mor 12/1, Tenth of 15 in handicap chase (22/1) at Killarney (20f, good). Off 6 months. Up in trip. Easily opposed on return. Well beaten in three handicap chases before a summer break, plenty to prove as a result.
6
|PU| (6) (14/1 -17%) William Of Wykeham
14
14/1(-17%)
(6) William Of Wykeham 14/1, Wasn't seen to best effect when sixth of 9 in handicap chase (11/1) at Killarney (23f, good to soft) 46 days ago, not knocked about. Isn't one to write off just yet over fences and continues to tumble in the weights. Needs to step up on the form of first two handicap chase attempts at Wexford and Killarney.
11
|PU| (11) (33/1 +34%) Four Country Roads
33
33/1(+34%)
(11) Four Country Roads 33/1, Unreliable individual. Two wins from 44 NH runs. 10/1, did no better dropped in grade when tailed-off sixth of 8 to Faith Loving in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (24.5f, heavy) 9 days ago. Tailed off at Fairyhouse, hard to imagine he can beat the principals in this rematch.
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
Just a nose separated Faith Loving (winner) and GREENWAY MACHINE (second) when the pair met at Fairyhouse nine days ago, but the latter, who is 3lb better off at the weights today, is fancied to reverse that form en route to success. He Fitz In arrives having posted back-to-back seconds and he must enter the reckoning, along with the consistent Fox Le Bel. Highstreetfashion might be 10lb higher than when winning this 12 months ago, but Patrick Rooney's gelding is unlikely to go down without a fight.
It's tough to put much confidence in a 27-race maiden, but FOX LE BEL ran creditably to place once more in the handicap Faith Loving won at Fairyhouse recently and with that outing sure to have blown away any cobwebs, he gets the tentative nod. The aforementioned Faith Loving showed a good attitude on his handicap bow so he heads up the dangers, with Greenway Machine and Da Big Fella taken to do battle for third.
Five members of this field clashed at Fairyhouse last week. However, none of these may cope with recent Galway second DA BIG FELLA
(10) Norman Fletcher 5/6, Made it 2 wins from 4 starts in bumpers with an improved effort at Ludlow in April. 1/4, close up when fell heavily 3 out in novice at Huntingdon on hurdles bow last month and jumped none too fluently/awkwardly at times when runner-up at former track 9 days later. Remains capable of better. Dual bumper scorer; runner-up over hurdles at Ludlow last time; has the best form.
15
2nd (15) (33/1 -230%) Viva Valentina
33
33/1(-230%)
(15) Viva Valentina 33/1, €82,000 3-y-o, Masked Marvel mare who shaped as if amiss when tailed-off last in bumper (9/4) at Wetherby (16f, soft) 7 months ago (breathing problem). No surprise that she's had a wind op since (also tongue tied here) and would be folly to discount for a top stable. Made a respiratory noise in sole bumper run; had wind surgery since; should do better.
6
3rd (6) (9/2 +36%) Dr Seb
4.5
9/2(+36%)
(6) Dr Seb 9/2, Rather green in 2 bumpers and showed promise sent hurdling when runner-up at Huntingdon (15.8f, good) when last seen in March 2022. Not seen since, but he's in top hands and should improve. Still unexposed; represents last year's winning connections; interesting back from layoff.
13
4th (13) (125/1 -150%) Ronaldoreturns
125
125/1(-150%)
(13) Ronaldoreturns 125/1, Iffraaj gelding. Dam, ran twice on Flat, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (stayed 2½m) Niblawi. Well held in point bumper (Mar 2022). Absent since his modest effort in point bumper in March 2022.
7
5th (7) (9/4 -147%) Fierce Warrior
2.25
9/4(-147%)
(7) Fierce Warrior 9/4, Sholokhov gelding who left debut form behind as he got off the mark in 8-runner bumper at Worcester (16f, good to soft) 6 months ago. Lots to like now sent hurdling for a top yard. Has apparently strengthened up considerably since winning bumper at Worcester; big player.
2
6th (2) (33/1 +18%) Bitsnbuckles
33
33/1(+18%)
(2) Bitsnbuckles 33/1, Runner-up in a point and having finished well held in a bumper for Michael C. Griffin in May, has failed to land a blow in a couple of novice hurdles for this yard recently. Looks one for handicaps later down the line. Well beaten in three rules starts; handicaps more suitable shortly.
5
7th (5) (25/1 +0%) Daaris
25
25/1(+0%)
(5) Daaris 25/1, Fair handicapper on Flat, stays 1¾m, seemingly stretched by the trip under such testing conditions last time. Headgear left off for hurdling debut. Ordinary handicapper on Flat; has limited potential for this game.
14
8th (14) (40/1 +0%) Rumoursareflying
40
40/1(+0%)
(14) Rumoursareflying 40/1, From a family connections know well but showed only poor form in a brace of bumpers last season. Makes hurdles bow after 9 months off and worth a second look in the betting. From a family that has served his stable well; may take a step forward now hurdling.
8
9th (8) (300/1 -100%) Geordie Night
300
300/1(-100%)
(8) Geordie Night 300/1, Half-brother to numerous winners but very little encouragement to be gleaned from both outings in bumpers. Makes hurdles bow after 9 months off and it's easy to look elsewhere. Soundly beaten in two bumpers last winter.
1
10th (1) (66/1 -230%) Benjamin Bear
66
66/1(-230%)
(1) Benjamin Bear 66/1, Fair on Flat, stays 1¼m, won in summer 2022. No impact on both outings in this sphere last winter and arrives on the back of a couple of low-key efforts on the level. Easy enough to look elsewhere. Flat winner in June 2022 but not in same form since, including over hurdles.
4
11th (4) (125/1 -213%) Cormackstown Road
125
125/1(-213%)
(4) Cormackstown Road 125/1, Runner-up on completed start in points but ran to only a poor level when sixth in a Perth novice hurdle in July 2022. Off 15 months since. Absent since well held at Perth (rules debut) in July 2022.
12
12th (12) (12/1 +25%) Ranging Bear
12
12/1(+25%)
(12) Ranging Bear 12/1, Fetched €90,000 as a 3-y-o and he made an encouraging start when seventh of 17 in novice hurdle at Wetherby (16f) in January. Lost a shoe when pulled up at Chepstow a month later and not seen since. Had a wind op in the interim and a tongue tie is applied. Had wind surgery since last run; nicely bred and looks open to improvement this term.
3
13th (3) (200/1 -203%) Clarehill
200
200/1(-203%)
(3) Clarehill 200/1, £4,000 5-y-o, Champs Elysees gelding. Dam, chase winner in France, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/fair chaser (stayed 3m) Be Fair. Maiden Irish pointer, made frame last time (Apr 29). Not compelling judged on Irish points form; joined new yard for just £4,000.
9
14th (9) (125/1 -681%) Illico De Nuit
125
125/1(-681%)
(9) Illico De Nuit 125/1, Gris De Gris gelding who hinted at ability before being pulled up over 2f out having lost action in a C&D bumper (good to soft) 6 months ago. Hood applied for this hurdling debut. Pulled up (lost his action) in bumper here six months ago; market can guide.
LTO Selection:
12:30 Market Rasen Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 17f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Dr Seb could be interesting here after his Huntingdon second, but that was in March 2022 and a market watch may be worthwhile ahead of his belated return to action. Norman Fletcher was a beaten favourite when second at Ludlow and if he brushes up on his hurdling then he can go well, but preference is for FIERCE WARRIOR. The winner of his second bumper when scoring at Worcester comfortably enough, he is sure to have been well-schooled at the Nicky Henderson yard ahead of his hurdles debut and represents an in-form stable.
FIERCE WARRIOR made his second start in bumpers a winning one at Worcester back in May and ticking plenty of boxes now hurdling, he can make a successful return at the expense of Norman Fletcher, who has failed to impress in the jumping department but should be capable of better still. Olly Murphy saddles 4 and his Dr Seb looks the pick of his quartet, with Viva Valentina certainly worth a second look for the Skeltons.
Norman Fletcher has the best form but FIERCE WARRIOR is a strong alternative and Dr Seb is another interesting type.
(3) Lady Gwen 9/2, Improved to make a winning reappearance for her new yard at Stratford (18.5f, good to soft) in July. Went close following a wind op at Worcester last month and subsequent fourth in a big-field Exeter handicap was respectable, so she's one to consider. Not proven on ground slower than good to soft but otherwise her claims are pretty solid.
7
2nd (7) (20/1 -150%) Johnny Boom
20
20/1(-150%)
(7) Johnny Boom 20/1, Well held all 4 starts over hurdles for Brian Ellison, the latest of which was his handicap debut in this sphere back in March 2022. However, in good form on the AW laster winter and into the spring (won at Wolverhampton when last seen in April), and he's well worth a second look back hurdling. Four-time AW winner since latest hurdle run; big player if his improvement transfers.
4
3rd (4) (22/1 -57%) Odin's Quest
22
22/1(-57%)
(4) Odin's Quest 22/1, Bumper winner who built on earlier promise when landing weak Wincanton maiden hurdle in April. However, pulled up both subsequent starts, including on recent reappearance at Huntingdon, and he now has a point to prove. Pulled up in both handicaps since Wincanton maiden win in April; others are less risky.
9
4th (9) (11/2 -57%) Stiletto
5.5
11/2(-57%)
(9) Stiletto 11/2, Still a maiden under both codes, but he has gone agonisingly close in handicap hurdles at Fontwell (3¼m, good) and Wincanton (24.7f, soft) the last twice. Now tried in blinkers and the big question is whether this significant drop back in trip will work in his favour or not. Close second twice last month (3m2f/3m); sharply back in trip with new headgear tried here.
13
5th (13) (10/3 +67%) Merry Monty
3.333333
10/3(+67%)
(13) Merry Monty 10/3, Modest form in bumpers/novice hurdles in 2021/2, but he didn't shape at all badly when fifth in an 18-runner race at Exeter last month. Possibilities here if able to build on that. Ran big race from the front when fifth of 18 on recent handicap debut at Exeter.
6
6th (6) (7/2 +40%) Sassified
3.5
7/2(+40%)
(6) Sassified 7/2, Notched third success of the year when readily seeing off 11 rivals at Fontwell (19f, good) last month. Slow ground probably wasn't ideal at Exeter last time and, with conditions likely to be more suitable here, he has to enter calculations. Below form last month but is a triple winner this season and could still be on a good mark.
14
7th (14) (150/1 -355%) Boudica Warrior
150
150/1(-355%)
(14) Boudica Warrior 150/1, Fair maiden on Flat, but she'll need to step considerably on what she's shown over hurdles thus far in order to play a part in the finish. Not disgraced in two 3yo hurdles last summer but makes limited appeal here.
2
8th (2) (22/1 +0%) Borderline
22
22/1(+0%)
(2) Borderline 22/1, Placed twice from 3 starts in bumpers (fair form) and left previous efforts over hurdles behind when fourth at Newton Abbot in August. However, he failed to build on that pitched into a handicap for the first time at Warwick a month later. Safely held on handicap debut in August and forecast rain is a worry here.
8
9th (8) (100/1 -456%) Zuraig
100
100/1(-456%)
(8) Zuraig 100/1, Winner of a Leicester seller on the Flat in May, but has otherwise struggled on the level this year and he hasn't cut much ice in 5 previous starts over hurdles. Won Flat seller in May but safely held when back over hurdles the following month.
10
10th (10) (7/2 +22%) Uncle Arthur
3.5
7/2(+22%)
(10) Uncle Arthur 7/2, Modest form over hurdles for Nigel Twiston-Davies and got no further than the first fence on return/chase debut for new yard at Bangor. However. he shaped with more encouragement returned to this sphere at Chepstow (2m, soft) recently and could have a part to play here. Caught the eye making smooth headway from the rear on latest outing; shortlisted.
12
11th (12) (50/1 -150%) Lightning Attack
50
50/1(-150%)
(12) Lightning Attack 50/1, Won pair of Market Rasen handicap hurdles for Ben Haslam during the first half of last year, but there have not been many positives to glean from his efforts since joining this yard. Down the field on all three Flat starts this year, the latest in June; has a lot to prove.
5
12th (5) (33/1 -83%) Platinumcard
33
33/1(-83%)
(5) Platinumcard 33/1, Well-handicapped judged on peak form in Ireland for Gordon Elliott, but he hasn't shown much at all in 5 starts since joining present yard. Hopes here very much pinned on the first-time blinkers sparking a revival. Has a lot to prove but combination of better ground and first-time blinkers offers hope.
1
13th (1) (80/1 -471%) Tiger Voice
80
80/1(-471%)
(1) Tiger Voice 80/1, Winning hurdler/chaser for Henry de Bromhead in Ireland and while he made a very low-key start for present yard last season, there were green shoots of recovery when fifth in an 8-runner Ffos Las handicap (15.8f, good to firm) in May. Down another 4 lb and he's one to keep an eye on. Formerly useful in Ireland; very disappointing in Britain in first half of this year.
11
14th (11) (50/1 -100%) Triple Nickle
50
50/1(-100%)
(11) Triple Nickle 50/1, Fair dual-purpose performer on her day, but she safely held back from almost 13 months off on the Flat at Windsor last month. Well handicapped on old form; well beaten on the Flat last month after a long layoff.
15
15th (15) (25/1 +62%) Harde Fashion
25
25/1(+62%)
(15) Harde Fashion 25/1, Went close on hurdles debut starting out for present yard at Stratford in October 2021, but he's otherwise offered little. Went close on stable/hurdle debut in 2021 but generally very disappointing since.
LTO Selection:
12:40 Taunton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
With precious little recent winning form on offer, it may pay to side with SASSIFIED, a winner at Fontwell in October but not at his best last time out when only seventh at Exeter. Elizabeth Gales claims 10lb off his back here which can only help and, as he seems fairly straightforward, the pair could come home in front. The booking of Freddie Gingell to ride Lightning Attack catches the eye and he could go well fresh off a mark just 4lb higher than his last success, while the consistent Lady Gwen may prove best of the rest.
It's worth giving another chance to UNCLE ARTHUR, who wasn't entirely disgraced at Chepstow last time and he will have every chance in this company if on-song. Sassified's claims will be enhanced should the rain stay away and he is next on the list ahead of Merry Monty. Stiletto thoroughly deserves to get his head in front and can be expected to do just that before long, but this significant drop back in trip may not be ideal.
This might go to UNCLE ARTHUR, who didn't have the race run to suit at Chepstow last month but travelled strongly for a long way.
(8) Feach Amach 33/1, Fair maiden on the Flat for Jim Bolger but has cut little ice on both runs over hurdles at Fontwell and Plumpton. Lots more is required. Runner-up twice in seven starts on the Flat, but moderate in both goes over hurdles.
4
2nd (4) (11/8 +8%) I'm Too Tired
1.375
11/8(+8%)
(4) I'm Too Tired 11/8, Fair maiden on the level for Harry & Roger Charlton and has shown similar form when placed in juvenile maidens at Sedgefield and Musselburgh. Merits serious consideration. Half a length behind Lahire on hurdles debut and 7lb better off; since third at Musselbugh.
7
3rd (7) (6/1 +25%) Cantalupo Bella
6
6/1(+25%)
(7) Cantalupo Bella 6/1, Modest maiden on the Flat, visored when a fair sixth at Musselburgh (16f, good to soft) 31 days ago. Much respected starting out in this sphere. 0-11 on the Flat, but not without ability; worth a market check on hurdles debut.
5
4th (5) (14/1 -40%) Mandega
14
14/1(-40%)
(5) Mandega 14/1, Fair Flat winner but he came in last of 6 in handicap at Nottingham (8.3f, heavy) in August. Needs to bounce back now going hurdling. 3-28 on the Flat in France, but little so far for this yard; best watched on hurdles debut.
2
5th (2) (12/1 +25%) Angel's Voice
12
12/1(+25%)
(2) Angel's Voice 12/1, Modest maiden on Flat who has shown similar form in this sphere, fifth of 8 in juvenile hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f, good) 109 days ago. Needs to show more if he's to get off the mark though. Some ability in one of three starts over hurdles, but looks more one for modest handicaps.
9
6th (9) (22/1 +12%) Night Life
22
22/1(+12%)
(9) Night Life 22/1, Fair maiden on the Flat who was tried in cheekpieces when only ninth at Newcastle (8f) 17 days ago. Need to step forward now going hurdling. 0-12 on the Flat and ended season badly out of form; little appeal on hurdles debut.
1
7th (1) (15/8 -34%) Lahire
1.875
15/8(-34%)
(1) Lahire 15/8, Vastly improved with cheekpieces added when landing 8-runner juvenile hurdle (15/2) at this C&D (soft) 25 days ago by ½ length from I'm Too Tired, just holding on. Player despite shouldering a 7 lb penalty. Made all over C&D last month; big player on similar ground.
3
|PU| (3) (22/1 -10%) City Cyclone
22
22/1(-10%)
(3) City Cyclone 22/1, Fair maiden on the Flat. 14/1, took strong hold when fifth of 7 in juvenile hurdle at Chepstow (16f, heavy) on NH debut 33 days ago. More is required. Placed in four of ten starts on the Flat, but beaten a long way on hurdles debut.
LTO Selection:
12:50 Sedgefield Conditions Hurdle (Class 4) 17f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
LAHIRE proved a different proposition in first-time cheekpieces when making all over track and trip last month. Donald McCain's charge won with enough in hand that day to suggest that he can successfully shoulder a 7lb penalty. I'm Too Tired (second) wasn't far behind the selection and rates an obvious threat in receipt of weight, while Mandega displayed enough ability on the Flat to suggest that he could go well now debuting over timber.
I'M TOO TIRED has made a positive start to life over hurdles and looks to have been found a good opportunity to open his account with question marks over a number of his rivals. C&D winner Lahire rates the obvious threat despite conceding weight all round, with newcomer Cantalupo Bella another to consider, especially if the betting vibes are positive.
With the benefit of a 7lb pull I'M TOO TIRED is taken to reverse last month's C&D running with Lahire.
(2) Aslukwoodhavit 2/1, Off the mark over hurdles at Tramore in April and posted respectable eighth of 25 on handicap debut at this course (16.2f, good to soft) 10 days later. Big player on chase debut. Won Tramore maiden hurdle readily, not a bad handicap run here at festival, should feature.
4
2nd (4) (6/1 +14%) Bleu D'enfer
6
6/1(+14%)
(4) Bleu D'enfer 6/1, Fair hurdler. 11/1, ninth of 10 in handicap chase at Ayr (20.5f, good) on debut over fences 12 days ago. Back down in trip. Needs to brush up his jumping. Twice placed over hurdles, jumped badly on his first run over fences at Ayr 12 days ago.
1
3rd (1) (4/1 +27%) Willywampus
4
4/1(+27%)
(1) Willywampus 4/1, Off the mark in 7-runner novice chase at Tramore (21.6f, good) 44 days ago and far from disgraced when fourth in Gowran handicap (20f, heavy) since. Shortlisted. Wide-margin winner of a Tramore beginners' event on penultimate start, front runner.
7
4th (7) (7/1 +42%) Karuma Grey
7
7/1(+42%)
(7) Karuma Grey 7/1, Fairly useful winner at 16f over hurdles. Pulled up in handicap hurdle (28/1) at Fairyhouse (16f, soft), tailed off when pulled up before 2 out. Bit to prove on return/chase debut. Maiden hurdle win at Gowran in March came out of the blue, overall form is unconvincing.
6
5th (6) (8/1 +33%) Deployed
8
8/1(+33%)
(6) Deployed 8/1, Won over hurdles at Kilbeggan in 2020 and shaped as if retaining ability, back from over 3 years off, when last of 6 in minor event hurdle (80/1) at Sligo (17.5f, soft) 20 days ago. Entitled to come on from that and is worth monitoring in the market on chase debut. Won over hurdles in 2020, struggled at Sligo last month after a three-year absence.
9
6th (9) (11/1 -29%) Tullypole Annie
11
11/1(-29%)
(9) Tullypole Annie 11/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Latest win in hurdle at Leopardstown in December. Given considerate chase introduction on yard debut at Fairyhouse last month and may be able to improve on that. Useful hurdler for Peter Flood last season, may do much better than on chase debut.
8
7th (8) (125/1 -56%) Natural Ability
125
125/1(-56%)
(8) Natural Ability 125/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time in this code, ninth of 11 in maiden at Sligo (13.2f, good to soft, 150/1) on flat debut. Off 6 months. Switches from Flat to chase. Up against it. Never in the hunt in a Flat maiden last time; error-prone in three runs over fences.
3
|F| (3) (11/2 +21%) Battle It Out
5.5
11/2(+21%)
(3) Battle It Out 11/2, Fair hurdler. Fair winner at 20f over hurdles. 16/1, last of 9 in novice chase at Galway (18.2f, heavy) on debut over fences 19 days ago. Work to do. Won ordinary 2m4f Cork maiden on heavy in March, in rear on chase debut at Galway.
LTO Selection:
12:55 Punchestown Maiden Chase 16f Race Speed Rating Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
BUA BOY was last seen finishing down the field in the County Hurdle at the 2022 Cheltenham Festival and he has since switched to the in-form Philip M Byrne yard. The son of Doyen is the top-rated of this field over hurdles and warrants the utmost respect on his chase debut following a long absence. The main threat could be Bleu D'enfer, who failed to fire off a mark of 120 at Ayr but could show a lot more stepping into novice company. Of the remainder, Deployed makes the most appeal on his chasing bow.
ASLUKWOODHAVIT is in good hands and upped his game over hurdles at the end of last season. He is taken to make a winning chasing bow. Willywampus and Deployed are also of interest.
Henry de Bromheads's Tramore maiden winner ASLUKWUDHAVIT may have the winning of this on his chase debut
(10) Southern Babylon 4/1, 80,000 gns purchase after placing in an Irish point in May 2022 and posted encouraging second of 9 in novice at Sedgefield (16.8f, soft) on NH debut 25 days ago. Looks sure to improve, particularly over this longer trip. Runner-up on both starts (point/maiden hurdle) and she's open to improvement.
1
2nd (1) (3/1 +14%) Baby Sage
3
3/1(+14%)
(1) Baby Sage 3/1, Made a winning bumper debut at Warwick before disappointing in Grade 2 at Aintree Grand National meeting last term. Got no further than first on Ludlow hurdles bow last month but remains a good prospect in this sphere. Impressive on bumper debut; things haven't gone to plan since but she retains potential.
11
3rd (11) (12/1 -50%) Stuti
12
12/1(-50%)
(11) Stuti 12/1, Built on promising bumper debut when winning a Southwell mares' event in April and backed that up with solid fourth under a penalty at Plumpton 11 days later. Respected on switch to hurdling. Bumper winner; every chance she'll stay this far and she could be a contender.
2
4th (2) (20/1 -43%) Bethka
20
20/1(-43%)
(2) Bethka 20/1, Showed fair form when placed twice from 3 starts in bumpers and shaped as if needing the run when sixth of 13 in novice at Chepstow (19.4f, heavy, 14/1) on hurdles bow 34 days ago. Likely improver. Displayed ability in bumpers but she needs to improve a bundle for her hurdle debut outing.
7
5th (7) (20/1 -167%) Ici La Reine
20
20/1(-167%)
(7) Ici La Reine 20/1, Comfortable winner of her first two starts in bumpers, both coming at Newcastle earlier this year. Ran no sort of race upped in grade at Aintree next time but remains with potential on debut over timber. Won two bumpers on Newcastle AW and entitled to respect on this hurdle and seasonal debut.
4
6th (4) (7/1 +56%) Dairylane Daisy
7
7/1(+56%)
(4) Dairylane Daisy 7/1, €13,000 3-y-o, £30,000 5-y-o, Kalanisi mare. Sister to fair hurdle/fairly useful chase winner Daphne Moon, and half-sister to fair hurdler Mulberry Hill. Won sole start in Irish points earlier this year and is worth monitoring in market on NH debut. Point winner who is one of two runners for the stable; the betting could be informative.
9
7th (9) (10/1 +29%) Scarlet O'tara
10
10/1(+29%)
(9) Scarlet O'tara 10/1, Built on debut effort when making the frame in bumpers at Musselburgh and Fakenham towards the end of last season. Shaped as if this longer trip would suit and could be a player on hurdles bow. Made the frame in two bumpers and bred to be suited by this longer trip on hurdle debut.
6
8th (6) (8/1 -14%) Faha Belle
8
8/1(-14%)
(6) Faha Belle 8/1, Winning pointer who showed a fair level of ability in bumpers 5 months apart. In the process of running well on Ludlow hurdles bow last month when running out (jockey initially took wrong course) approaching straight. Enters calculations. Point winner; not her fault when running out on hurdle debut; not discounted.
12
9th (12) (33/1 +18%) Jersey Gem
33
33/1(+18%)
(12) Jersey Gem 33/1, Showed a bit on her second outing in bumpers (for Oliver Sherwood) last spring but finished well held on yard/hurdling debut at Chepstow last month. Fair third in a bumper but tailed off on last month's hurdle and stable debut.
3
10th (3) (150/1 -50%) Cotoneaster
150
150/1(-50%)
(3) Cotoneaster 150/1, Offered more than on debut when fifth of 14 in bumper at Southwell (15.8f, good to soft, 150/1) 6 months ago. More needed upped in trip on return/hurdles bow here, though. Showed promise in her second bumper and the step up in trip could suit on hurdle debut.
5
11th (5) (25/1 -79%) Easy On Me
25
25/1(-79%)
(5) Easy On Me 25/1, €30,000 3-y-o, £37,000 4-y-o, Valirann mare. Half-sister to 6 winners, including smart hurdler/fairly useful chaser Lovcen and 2¼m French hurdle winner Lady Ming. Dam unraced. Placed in points last year and warrants respect on NH debut for yard amongst winners. Absent since runner-up in a point in April 2022; makes rules debut with yard in good form.
8
12th (8) (25/1 -127%) Love Bite
25
25/1(-127%)
(8) Love Bite 25/1, Well related and in top hands but showed little in a brace of bumpers and needs to improve on form of sole completed start in this sphere at Southwell in June. Has an illustrious pedigree and is with a leading trainer, but she's yet to shine.
13
13th (13) (5/1 +29%) Time In The Sun
5
5/1(+29%)
(13) Time In The Sun 5/1, Came close to opening account at second attempt in bumpers last spring and posted good fourth of 16 in novice (17/2) at Ludlow (21.2f, soft) on hurdles bow last month. Likely more to come yet. Fair fourth on hurdle debut at Ludlow and she's open to improvement; not discounted.
LTO Selection:
13:05 Market Rasen Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 21f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Dairylane Daisy won her only point-to-point at Oldcastle and has to be of some interest ahead of her first start under Rules, as do Ludlow fourth Time In The Sun and Sedgefield second Southern Babylon, but a chance is taken on LOVE BITE. A sister to the decent Beat That, Nicky Henderson's mare has always been held in high regard at Seven Barrows, but she is yet to reward that faith on the track with a poor sixth at Southwell last time out. Off since June, she returns fresh and this may be the season she finally makes her mark.
There should be more to come from SOUTHERN BABYLON, who made a promising start in this discipline at Sedgefield last month. She gets the nod. Time In the Sun and Faha Belle head the list of dangers in what looks a competitive contest.
3m point winner SOUTHERN BABYLON kept on well for a promising second over 2m1f at Sedgefield and is taken to go one better.
(1) Matterhorn 4/11, Opened account over hurdles in impressive fashion at this course (19f) in March and improved on that when close second in Huntingdon novice (15.8f, good to soft) the following month. Had wind operation since. The one to beat. 2m3f course winner; returns fresh and after wind surgery; player..
5
2nd (5) (11/2 +50%) Titan Discovery
5.5
11/2(+50%)
(5) Titan Discovery 11/2, Brother to useful dual-bumper winner and showed a fair level of ability in that sphere when runner-up at Newbury and Stratford last term. Shaped quite promisingly when fourth of 11 in novice at Carlisle (17.2f, soft, 4/1) on hurdles bow last month and is open to improvement in this sphere. Should come on for his reappearance and no surprise if he is more closely involved..
4
3rd (4) (18/1 -100%) Tiny Tetley
18
18/1(-100%)
(4) Tiny Tetley 18/1, Passing Glance gelding. Half-brother to fair chaser Princess Midnight. Dam, maiden hurdler, 1½m winner on Flat out of 2m winner over jumps Setter Country. Wears hood. Market check advised on debut. Half-brother to 1m7f-2m5f chase winner Princess Midnight; dam 1m4f winner; market check..
7
4th (7) (10/3 +5%) Zonda
3.333333
10/3(+5%)
(7) Zonda 10/3, Boasts an appealing pedigree and made a promising start over hurdles when third of 12 in novice at Chepstow (16f, soft) 34 days ago. Ought to have learnt plenty from that experience. Jumping let him down on debut; if that has been ironed out, he should be a contender..
2
5th (2) (250/1 -150%) Captain Marco
250
250/1(-150%)
(2) Captain Marco 250/1, Sent off big odds and never landed a blow in novice hurdle at Wincanton (15.2f, soft) on NH debut 18 days ago. 100-1 for debut at Wincanton last month, when never able to get in a serious blow..
11
6th (11) (50/1 -100%) Sammy's Guarantee
50
50/1(-100%)
(11) Sammy's Guarantee 50/1, Runner-up sole outing in point bumpers and shaped better than distance beaten suggests when midfield in 16-runner mares' novice hurdle at Ludlow (21.2f, soft) 21 days ago. Tongue tie now applied and this should reveal more. Beaten 37l in a Ludlow mares' novice hurdle; tongue-tie goes on; much more needed..
8
7th (8) (250/1 -279%) Basman Palace
250
250/1(-279%)
(8) Basman Palace 250/1, Offered something to work on when fifth in bumper at Newton Abbot in July but rather gone backwards since and is likely best watched on hurdles bow. Went backwards in three starts in bumpers; can only watch on this hurdles debut..
9
8th (9) (40/1 +20%) Fortuitous Favour
40
40/1(+20%)
(9) Fortuitous Favour 40/1, Won a Wetherby bumper on NH debut back in December 2021 but clearly had her issues since and finished well beaten on second start over hurdles at Plumpton recently. Below par on her return to action at Plumpton (2m, good to soft) recently; more needed..
3
9th (3) (100/1 +50%) Hobbs Joy
100
100/1(+50%)
(3) Hobbs Joy 100/1, Stepped up on previous form when fair third of 5 in bumper at Catterick 12 months ago, but has offered little in either start over timber. Made steady progress in bumpers; well beaten on both starts over hurdles, at up to 2m4f..
10
|F| (10) (125/1 -213%) Jukebox Annie
125
125/1(-213%)
(10) Jukebox Annie 125/1, Landed a 3-runner bumper at Newton Abbot in September but failed to repeat that effort in a more competitive event at Hereford last month and makes limited appeal on switch to hurdling. Won a three-runner bumper; needs significant improvement to figure on hurdles debut..
6
|PU| (6) (300/1 -50%) Yogi's Trail
300
300/1(-50%)
(6) Yogi's Trail 300/1, Has looked of little account in a bumper and brace of hurdle outings this year. Three low-key efforts thus far.
LTO Selection:
13:15 Taunton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Zonda showed plenty of promise when finishing third at Chepstow on his debut, despite some sketchy jumping, and if he learns from that, he may be a force to be reckoned with here. However, MATTERHORN has to give 7lb or more to all his rivals after winning over further here in March, which he followed with a Huntingdon second, but if he's ready to go after wind surgery, he may prove too classy for these opponents. Bumper winner Jukebox Annie is an interesting alternative on her hurdles debut, as is the consistent Titan Discovery, and they may challenge for the places.
Course-winner MATTERHORN sets the bar pretty high here and can make a winning return. Zonda is feared most after his encouraging Chepstow debut last month, whilst Titan Discovery and hurdling-debutant Tiny Tetley also enter calculations.
If his jumping issues have been ironed out, ZONDA could prove to be much better than on his Chepstow introduction. He gets the vote.
(4) Fazayte 2/1, Made it 2-4 over fences when scoring at Haydock during the spring. No impact back from a break on the Flat at Kempton in September but showed the benefit of that run when making a winning return to jumping at Market Rasen 11 days later. Looks sure to be in the mix back over fences. 2-4 over fences and won over hurdles last time; may yet have more to offer in this sphere.
2
2nd (2) (11/2 -83%) Heartbreak Kid
5.5
11/2(-83%)
(2) Heartbreak Kid 11/2, Dual chase winner (at around 2m) early in 2022 but having been more miss than hit since then, cashed in on a much-reduced mark to score at Bangor (20.3f) in May. Very disappointing in his follow-up bid there 3 weeks later and has had a wind op ahead of this reappearance. Has a fine record over hurdles/fences here (11231) and is proven fresh; high on the list.
5
3rd (5) (7/2 +30%) Neigh Botha
3.5
7/2(+30%)
(5) Neigh Botha 7/2, Maiden over hurdles but offered a bit more encouragement when third over C&D on chasing debut last month. Failed to progress from that at Exeter next time, and now first-time blinkers are applied to try and eke out that bit extra. 0-11 over obstacles and a modest effort over fences at Exeter last time; blinkers on.
3
4th (3) (15/8 +32%) The King Of May
1.875
15/8(+32%)
(3) The King Of May 15/8, Showed he can still be competitive back hurdling when 7 lengths fourth of 10 on his reappearance here last month and took another step back in the right direction when third at Carlisle (20f, soft) 11 days ago. Back over the larger obstacles with cheekpieces reapplied and fancied to go close. Dual winner here including over this trip; well handicapped on his best chase form.
1
5th (1) (40/1 -186%) Us And Them
40
40/1(-186%)
(1) Us And Them 40/1, Smart handicap chaser at best but long time since he got his head in front and failed to complete on his first 5 starts for Alan Jones. Third at Fakenham when last seen 8 months ago showed some ability does remain however, but likely best watched back over fences for a new yard. Smart form over fences when trained by Joseph O'Brien, but not at the same level now.
LTO Selection:
13:25 Sedgefield Handicap Chase (Class 4) 19f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Dual chase winner FAZAYTE displayed a willing attitude when fending off Misty Mani over hurdles at Market Rasen in September, and a 4lb rise on the return to the larger obstacles may not be enough to prevent the eight-year-old from going in again. Heartbreak Kid isn't the most reliable, but he's capable on his day, while The King Of May also makes some appeal reverting to fences.
A few in with a squeak but preference is for THE KING OF MAY, who took another step back in the right direction when third at Carlisle earlier this month and back in cheekpieces, Brian Ellison's 9-y-o can add a third course success to his tally back over the larger obstacles. Fazayte won over hurdles last time so he could well emerge as the main danger returned to chasing, with Neigh Botha seemingly best of the rest.
The vote goes to HEARTBREAK KID who has a good record here (11231) and has proved that he can go well fresh.
(6) Semblance Of Order 11/1, Fairly useful Flat winner, making GB/IRE jumps debut. 9/1, thirteenth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (8f) 34 days ago, lost all chance at start. Not ruled out. Two Flat wins, refused to race twice, hard to be sure how well he will take to hurdling.
2
2nd (2) (25/1 -108%) Eagles Reign
25
25/1(-108%)
(2) Eagles Reign 25/1, Modest maiden on the Flat. Seventh of 10 in juvenile hurdle (80/1) at Cork (16.1f, good to soft) on NH debut 32 days ago. In the mix. Modest maiden on the Flat, needs to jump better than on his hurdling debut at Cork..
12
3rd (12) (9/2 +10%) Jeaniemacaroney
4.5
9/2(+10%)
(12) Jeaniemacaroney 9/2, Fair maiden on the Flat. 11/1, fifth of 10 in juvenile hurdle at Galway (16.4f, heavy) on NH debut 19 days ago. Solid form claims. Needs to jump more cleanly than when 13l fifth behind a stablemate of Pacini at Galway.
13
4th (13) (8/1 +20%) Timeless Piece
8
8/1(+20%)
(13) Timeless Piece 8/1, First run since leaving Mrs Jessica Harrington when seventh of 11 in juvenile hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy, 9/2) on NH debut 9 days ago. Yard having good spell. Not dismissed. Two Flat wins, low-key start over hurdles at Fairyhouse, Jack Kennedy on Pacini.
5
5th (5) (4/7 +31%) Pacini
0.571429
4/7(+31%)
(5) Pacini 4/7, Tongue strap on for 1st time when winning 11-runner maiden at Durtal (14.4f, soft) 7 months ago for M. Brasme. Trainer going well. Big shout on his hurdling bow. French import, winner of only Flat start, top stable is enjoying a terrific spell of form.
10
6th (10) (33/1 +59%) Adare Beauty
33
33/1(+59%)
(10) Adare Beauty 33/1, 50/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time in this code, thirteenth of 14 in handicap at Gowran (8.3f, heavy) 30 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles with others preferred. Weak form on the Flat, did not jump well on her hurdling debut at Fairyhouse.
1
7th (1) (40/1 +50%) Blindman
40
40/1(+50%)
(1) Blindman 40/1, Making GB/IRE jumps debut. Refused to race in minor event (39/1) at Deauville (9.4f). First run for yard after leaving G. Hernon. Placed over 1m in France at two, weak form this year and refused to start on two occasions.
3
8th (3) (125/1 -89%) Happenstance
125
125/1(-89%)
(3) Happenstance 125/1, Modest Flat winner, making GB/IRE jumps debut. 18/1, eleventh of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (7f) 15 days ago. Possibilities. Dundalk nursery winner, ordinary form this year, others have stronger credentials.
4
9th (4) (25/1 +11%) No Big Deal
25
25/1(+11%)
(4) No Big Deal 25/1, Fair maiden on the Flat. Twice-raced maiden. 33/1, eighth of 10 in juvenile hurdle at Galway (16.4f, heavy) 19 days ago. Needs to step forward. Not progressive on the Flat and has yet to show any sign of promise over hurdles.
7
|F| (7) (16/1 -14%) Theincrowd
16
16/1(-14%)
(7) Theincrowd 16/1, 7/1, sixth of 14 in bumper at Huntingdon (13.7f, good to firm) on NH debut 37 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Up in trip. Showed up quite well in a bumper at Huntingdon, may need to pick up jumping experience.
8
10th (8) (50/1 +0%) Tom Red
50
50/1(+0%)
(8) Tom Red 50/1, Modest maiden on the Flat. 80/1, sixth of 11 in juvenile hurdle at Gowran (16f, heavy) on NH debut 47 days ago. Can build on it now. Ran twice on the Flat, failed to reach a challenging position at Gowran on hurdling debut.
11
11th (11) (200/1 -60%) Better Choice
200
200/1(-60%)
(11) Better Choice 200/1, 100/1, ninth of 10 in juvenile hurdle at Galway (16.4f, heavy) on NH debut 19 days ago. 100-1 when tailed off first time out in a Galway maiden in which Jeaniemacaroney was fifth.
9
12th (9) (28/1 +0%) Warrior Lion
28
28/1(+0%)
(9) Warrior Lion 28/1, Fair maiden on the level, seventh of 14 in maiden (7/1) at Cork (10.2f, soft) 6 months ago. First run for yard after leaving Joseph Patrick O'Brien. Considered. One good run at two for Joseph O'Brien, could be a useful jumping recruit for a small yard.
LTO Selection:
13:30 Punchestown Maiden Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
The majority of those with hurdling experience will need to find more than we have seen so far if they want to get the better of PACINI, who makes his debut for the in-form Gordon Elliott after winning his sole start on the Flat in Germany. He could be an above-average recruit and might make a winning start to his new career, possibly at the expense of Semblance Of Order. The Buratino gelding was decent enough on the Flat and could be the selection's biggest rival if he takes to obstacles, although Jeaniemacaroney is open to improvement and may surprise a few.
PACINI starts out hurdling for the red-hot Gordon Elliott team on the back of a debut success at Durtal so looks the way to go. Both Jeaniemacaroney and Eagles Reign have the form to play a part too and can chase home the selection in that order.
With Gordon Elliott's team in brilliant form French import PACINI, who should have no issues with going or trip, will be hard to beat
(7) Picks Lad 6/4, Bumper winner who took a big step forward upped to 3m when landing handicap hurdle at Taunton in April for Kim Bailey (awarded race having been bumped on home turn). Sort to do better over fences so he's interesting on his return for new yard. Won sole handicap hurdle start and makes chase debut with new yard in fine form.
9
2nd (9) (20/1 -82%) O'connell
20
20/1(-82%)
(9) O'connell 20/1, Winning Irish pointer who has shown promise over hurdles and fences for his current yard. Fell 2nd at Wetherby last time but he can't be discounted. Early faller 12 days ago but has potential at this trip if posting a clear round.
1
3rd (1) (5/1 -82%) Sure Touch
5
5/1(-82%)
(1) Sure Touch 5/1, Had a productive 2022 over hurdles, winning 4 times, and he shaped well on his chase debut when second of 4 in handicap at Ludlow (20f, good) 36 days ago, just failing. Tongue strap back on and since had a wind op. Leading claims. Went close on chase debut at Ludlow and open to improvement in this sphere; player.
3
4th (3) (20/1 -11%) Grand Roi
20
20/1(-11%)
(3) Grand Roi 20/1, Disappointing on his second stint chasing this season, including for current yard, and came in a hollow third of six at Stratford last time. Visor on 1st time. Others appeal more. Has tumbled down the weights but but he's struggled to get competitive this autumn.
4
5th (4) (5/1 -25%) Riskintheground
5
5/1(-25%)
(4) Riskintheground 5/1, Showed fair winning form over hurdles last season and shaped encouragingly when third of 7 in handicap chase at Kempton (24f, good) 25 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Can make presence felt. Promising third at Kempton last time and is in good hands to continue to progress.
6
|PU| (6) (9/1 +25%) Shighness
9
9/1(+25%)
(6) Shighness 9/1, Consistent performer over hurdles last term, winning twice at Market Rasen (23.1f), and given a considerate introduction to chasing after 7 months off when fourth of 7 in novice at Carlisle (20f, soft) 21 days ago. Can step forward now. Two handicap hurdle wins here; could go well now back here on her second chase start.
8
|PU| (8) (13/2 +28%) Brianna Rose
6.5
13/2(+28%)
(8) Brianna Rose 13/2, Consistent hurdler who has taken well to chasing, scoring in a match at Uttoxeter before runner-up in handicap chase at Newton Abbot (25.8f, good to soft) 116 days ago. In the picture. Showed promise in May/July in first two chases and she's not discounted back from a break.
2
|PU| (2) (16/1 +0%) Swapped
16
16/1(+0%)
(2) Swapped 16/1, Bumper winner who completed his chasing hat-trick with a commanding performance on debut for this yard at Southwell (25.8f) in September. Pulled up at Cheltenham last time but sort to bounce back in these calmer waters. In fine form prior to Cheltenham last time; reverts to calmer waters and could bounce back.
5
|PU| (5) (20/1 +0%) Bold Soldier
20
20/1(+0%)
(5) Bold Soldier 20/1, Arrived on the up but tongue tied and came in last of 4 on his handicap hurdles debut at Market Rasen (23.1f, heavy) 18 days ago. Still low mileage so he shouldn't be written off yet now going over fences. Struggled on final 2 hurdle runs but a break may have helped; point runner-up; chase debut.
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Picks Lad could be interesting on his first start for Harry Derham after being awarded the race at Taunton over hurdles last time out. He could go well if he takes to fences, but he may struggle to cope with SURE TOUCH, whose neck second at Ludlow last month gives him a potential race-fitness advantage. He has also had wind surgery which may bring about further improvement and, if that is the case, top-weight may not anchor him. Swapped is hard to ignore with three wins over fences already and he may better Brianna Rose in the race for third.
A few with chances but multiple hurdles winner SURE TOUCH failed only narrowly to make a winning chase debut at Ludlow and can build on it here at the chief expense of Riskintheground who also made a positive start over fences at Kempton and seems sure to be in the mix. Fencing newcomer Picks Lad commands plenty of respect too along with Shighness in an intriguing handicap.
Two-time course hurdles winner SHIGHNESS earns the vote now back here and back in a handicap on her second chase start.
(4) Panjari 11/10, Useful on Flat (stays 1½m) in Germany and stepped up significantly on hurdling debut form in first-time hood when second in 15-runner novice at Wincanton (15.2f, soft) 18 days ago. Sets the standard and capable of better still. Better effort when taken down early and hooded at Wincanton latest; should be thereabouts..
1
2nd (1) (11/2 -38%) Breaking Cover
5.5
11/2(-38%)
(1) Breaking Cover 11/2, £95,000 buy after finishing runner-up on his completed start in Irish points. Never involved in an Ascot bumper on Rules debut but shaped with some encouragement fitted with a tongue strap sent hurdling when third in a Plumpton maiden in April. Open to improvement. Creditable third on hurdles debut; should do better over further but may still have a say..
2
3rd (2) (13/8 +1%) Diesel Line
1.625
13/8(+1%)
(2) Diesel Line 13/8, Malinas gelding who attracted support and made a winning debut in good style in 9-runner bumper at Exeter (16.7f) in February. That form could have worked out better, but he still rates a good hurdle prospect. Has had a breathing operation. Has had wind surgery since debut bumper win and looks one to note on his hurdles debut..
10
4th (10) (100/1 -100%) Opticality
100
100/1(-100%)
(10) Opticality 100/1, Modest performer on Flat who showed little both starts over hurdles last season. Will be of more interest in low-grade handicaps after this. Needs to show much more than on her two previous hurdles starts to get involved here..
5
5th (5) (7/1 +36%) Plaisir Des Flos
7
7/1(+36%)
(5) Plaisir Des Flos 7/1, Showed only modest form in bumpers for Thomas Gallagher but has joined a top yard ahead of hurdle debut. Makes his debut for a trainer who has been among the winners in recent days; market check..
7
6th (7) (250/1 -279%) West Hill Shadow
250
250/1(-279%)
(7) West Hill Shadow 250/1, Looked badly in need of the experience when well held in a Hereford bumper on debut last month, refusing to settle. 66-1 for debut in a Hereford bumper (good), when he was always in rear..
3
7th (3) (80/1 +20%) Grandmaster Flash
80
80/1(+20%)
(3) Grandmaster Flash 80/1, Fairly useful stayer on the Flat who wasn't subjected to a hard race when a well-held fifth on his recent Hereford hurdle debut. Probably one for handicaps later on. 100-1 and beaten 35l on his hurdles debut at Hereford (2m, good) recently..
9
|PU| (9) (125/1 +38%) Mollie De Mai
125
125/1(+38%)
(9) Mollie De Mai 125/1, Pulled up in maiden/novice hurdle. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Always behind and pulled up in hurdles starts at Wincanton and Exeter..
8
|PU| (8) (300/1 -50%) Gorcombe Fizz
300
300/1(-50%)
(8) Gorcombe Fizz 300/1, Has shown nothing both starts over hurdles. Big prices and pulled up in both starts over hurdles at Exeter..
6
|RR| (6) (250/1 -150%) Ruith Le Tu
250
250/1(-150%)
(6) Ruith Le Tu 250/1, Fair handicapper on Flat but became increasingly temperamental in that sphere and has shown nothing in a brace of maiden hurdles. Dual AW winner; big prices and well beaten in two hurdles starts for this trainer..
LTO Selection:
13:50 Taunton Novices Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Trainer Paul Nicholls will be hoping that Panjari can go one better after his close-up second at Wincanton last month, and he looks a very serious rival to the returning DIESEL LINE. A once-raced son of Malinas who won his bumper very impressively at Exeter, he has had wind surgery ahead of his hurdling bow but he looked an exciting recruit and may go on from here to better things. Breaking Cover looks best of the rest judged on his Plumpton third, while Plaisir Des Flos could surprise a few on his first start for Fergal O'Brien.
PANJARI stepped up appreciably on his hurdling debut form when runner-up at Wincanton 18 days ago and is the obvious choice to go one better with further improvement on the cards. Diesel Line created a good impression when landing a bumper at Exeter on his debut back in April and rates the main threat, ahead of Breaking Cover.
The vote goes to DIESEL LINE, whose debut bumper win suggests he can follow up. Panjari is feared most.
(8) Bebside Banter 17/2, Limited handicap hurdler who is hard to make a case for on chasing debut after 6 months off/breathing op. One good effort over hurdles and makes limited appeal on his debut over fences.
3
2nd (3) (4/5 +47%) Breeze Of Wind
0.8
4/5(+47%)
(3) Breeze Of Wind 4/5, Didn't trouble the judge in a trio of runs over hurdles for Barry Murtagh but he's a point winner and showed a lot more on chasing/stable debut at Carlisle 3 weeks ago. Should build on that and is worth a chance to get off the mark under Rules. Winning pointer who ran well over 2m on chase debut at Carlisle; this may suit him better.
1
3rd (1) (5/2 -53%) Striking Out
2.5
5/2(-53%)
(1) Striking Out 5/2, Gambled-on 9/4, second of 9 in handicap chase at Ludlow (20f, soft) 21 days ago, going in snatches. Remains well treated on his best and looks a major player. Second in three of five completed starts over fences; has to prove himself on soft ground.
4
4th (4) (100/1 -52%) Glory
100
100/1(-52%)
(4) Glory 100/1, Point winner who has shown nothing under Rules. Pulled up in last four starts over hurdles/fences, taking his record under rules to 0-34.
5
5th (5) (14/1 +0%) Voice Of Hope
14
14/1(+0%)
(5) Voice Of Hope 14/1, Winning hurdler in Ireland and posted best effort since joining this yard when second over fences at Huntingdon (23.6f, soft) in March. Tame reappearance at Stratford a fortnight ago but might have needed it. Pulled up on his reappearance and a record of 1-30 suggests that others are more likely.
7
|PU| (7) (16/1 -146%) Divas Doyen
16
16/1(-146%)
(7) Divas Doyen 16/1, Poor maiden hurdler/chaser who is likely to need the run back from 172 days off. Others are more appealing. 0-13 over jumps and record suggests this first start in six months may be needed.
2
|PU| (2) (22/1 +12%) Barley Breeze
22
22/1(+12%)
(2) Barley Breeze 22/1, Modest in bumpers but completed only once from four outings over hurdles. Hard to make a case for unless the market speaks in his favour on chasing bow. Poor form in bumpers/hurdles; market may reveal what is expected on his debut over fences.
LTO Selection:
14:00 Sedgefield Handicap Chase (Class 5) 21f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
BREEZE OF WIND shaped with promise over 2m on his fencing bow three weeks ago at Carlisle, where he finished a staying-on third. Stuart Coltherd's charge ought to appreciate this step up in trip, being a half-brother to 2m4f-2m5f winner Golan Cloud, and any improvement can see the former point-to-point winner open his account. Striking Out was just touched off at Ludlow last time and he looks to be the main danger, while Divas Doyen is noted too.
BREEZE OF WIND stepped up on previous efforts when third at Carlisle on his chasing debut and, with further progress on the cards, he's preferred to the well-treated Striking Out, who almost landed a gamble at Ludlow 3 weeks ago. Blazing Hartingo is the best of the remainder.
The choice is BREEZE OF WIND (nap) who ran well when third on stable/chase debut at Carlisle last month. This should be more suitable.
(7) It's For Me 8/13, Thrice-raced winner in bumpers. Successful at Navan in January. Off 6 months ahead of this hurdles debut. Hooded for 1st time. Could well be an exciting recruit to hurdling and possibly the one to beat; hooded here.
4
2nd (4) (3/1 +54%) Caldwell Potter
3
3/1(+54%)
(4) Caldwell Potter 3/1, Lightly-raced winner in bumpers. Fairly useful winner at 16f in bumpers. 6/1, good third of 6 in bumper at Naas (15.5f, good to soft). Off 8 months. Makes hurdles debut. Yard in good form. holds an entry in the Royal Bond and clearly respected with the stable in such form.
2
3rd (2) (7/2 -192%) Ascending
3.5
7/2(-192%)
(2) Ascending 7/2, Thrice-raced maiden over hurdles. 12¼ lengths fifth of 15 to Lossiemouth in Triumph Hurdle at Cheltenham (16.8f, good to soft, 14/1), not ideally placed. Off 8 months. Sets a solid standard. Only a matter of time before Triumph fifth breaks his maiden tag and this could be the day.
9
4th (9) (25/1 -108%) Le Coq Hardi
25
25/1(-108%)
(9) Le Coq Hardi 25/1, Once-raced maiden. 5/1, third of 14 in bumper at Thurles (15.9f, soft) on NH debut 28 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Ascending appears to be the stable No 1. Third in an ordinary bumper at Thurles last month; should improve but plenty more needed.
14
5th (14) (18/1 -64%) So They Tell Me
18
18/1(-64%)
(14) So They Tell Me 18/1, Twice-raced maiden. 16/1, third of 18 in novice hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy) 26 days ago. Each-way shout. More needed after Limerick and probably wants further but certainly going the right way.
19
6th (19) (125/1 -25%) Magic Olinger
125
125/1(-25%)
(19) Magic Olinger 125/1, Thrice-raced maiden under Rules. 150/1, ninth of 19 in novice hurdle at Down Royal (16.9f, soft) on hurdles bow 5 days ago. Booking of Doyle a plus. Far from disgraced on her hurdles debut at Down Royal on Saturday but an unlikely player.
23
7th (23) (20/1 -82%) Intrepide Sivola
20
20/1(-82%)
(23) Intrepide Sivola 20/1, €58,000 3-y-o, Noroit gelding. Brother to fairly useful hurdle winner/fairly useful chaser Ettila de Sivola,. RESERVE. First reserve; won the second of two points at Lisronagh in February; best watched here.
1
8th (1) (125/1 -213%) All In Peder
125
125/1(-213%)
(1) All In Peder 125/1, Fair Flat winner. Thrice-raced maiden over hurdles. First run for yard after leaving Emmet Mullins. Last seen when fourth in a Kilbeggan maiden hurdle in August; best watched for new trainer.
16
9th (16) (125/1 -150%) Whateys Quest
125
125/1(-150%)
(16) Whateys Quest 125/1, Quest For Peace gelding. Dam unraced sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 3m) Ballyagran and fairly useful hurdler (stayed 3¼m) Salpierre. Likely to come on for the run. stoutly-bred newcomer and best watched on debut here.
11
|F| (11) (125/1 -25%) One And Only
125
125/1(-25%)
(11) One And Only 125/1, Lightly-raced maiden under Rules. Ninth of 12 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, soft, 20/1) on hurdles bow 45 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Soundly beaten on his hurdles debut at Fairyhouse last month; tongue-tie tried here.
6
|F| (6) (250/1 -25%) Golden Reel
250
250/1(-25%)
(6) Golden Reel 250/1, Fair maiden on the Flat. Once-raced maiden. First run since leaving John S. O'Donoghue when seventeenth of 18 in novice hurdle at Cork (16f, soft, 200/1) on NH debut 11 days ago. Tailed off on his hurdles debut at Cork 11 days ago; no chance on that evidence.
21
|U| (21) (125/1 -89%) Thunder Rose
125
125/1(-89%)
(21) Thunder Rose 125/1, Thrice-raced maiden under Rules. 33/1, fifth of 15 in novice hurdle at Gowran (16f, heavy) on hurdles bow 5 days ago. No a bad effort in a Gowran maiden hurdle on Saturday; much more needed here though.
15
10th (15) (50/1 -150%) Tell Us This
50
50/1(-150%)
(15) Tell Us This 50/1, Westerner gelding. Dam lightly raced maiden on Flat. Market should point the way. Mostly Flat-bred newcomer; best watched on debut here.
12
11th (12) (250/1 -25%) One Way Traffic
250
250/1(-25%)
(12) One Way Traffic 250/1, Lightly-raced maiden under Rules. 16/1, fell in novice hurdle at Limerick (21f, heavy) 26 days ago. Back down in trip. Faller on his second maiden hurdle start at Limerick last month; little appeal here.
13
12th (13) (250/1 -25%) Roderick
250
250/1(-25%)
(13) Roderick 250/1, Fair Flat winner. Twice-raced maiden over hurdles. Sixth of 14 in novice hurdle (150/1) at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy) 9 days ago. Four-time Flat winner but well beaten in two starts over hurdles; needs this for a mark.
5
13th (5) (250/1 -25%) Flicker Of Hope
250
250/1(-25%)
(5) Flicker Of Hope 250/1, Once-raced maiden. Twelfth of 18 in novice hurdle at Cork (16f, soft, 100/1) on NH debut 11 days ago. Tailed off when 100-1 on debut at Cork and hard to fancy on that evidence.
17
14th (17) (200/1 +0%) Dolly Watkins
200
200/1(+0%)
(17) Dolly Watkins 200/1, Twice-raced maiden. Ninth of 16 in novice hurdle (50/1) at Roscommon (19.8f, good to soft) 100 days ago. Showed ability in a pair of summer maiden hurdles; needs this for a handicap mark.
8
15th (8) (250/1 -25%) Juke Box Rock
250
250/1(-25%)
(8) Juke Box Rock 250/1, Once-raced maiden. 50/1, fifteenth of 18 in novice hurdle at Cork (16f, soft) on NH debut 11 days ago. Not a factor on his hurdles debut at Cork and likely to fare better in handicaps.
3
16th (3) (250/1 +0%) Beeverstown Place
250
250/1(+0%)
(3) Beeverstown Place 250/1, Twice-raced maiden under Rules. 200/1, thirteenth of 14 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy) on hurdles bow 9 days ago. Tailed off on his hurdles debut at Fairyhouse last week and makes no appeal here.
20
17th (20) (125/1 -213%) Majestic Design
125
125/1(-213%)
(20) Majestic Design 125/1, Thrice-raced maiden under Rules. Hooded for 1st time, eighth of 15 in novice hurdle (25/1) at Fairyhouse (20.5f, soft) 40 days ago. No show in maiden hurdles at Tramore and Fairyhouse; up against it here.
10
18th (10) (100/1 -300%) Manor Royale
100
100/1(-300%)
(10) Manor Royale 100/1, Once-raced maiden. Fifth of 13 in bumper at Tipperary (16f, good, 20/1) on NH debut, not knocked about. Off 6 months. Makes hurdles debut. Showed some promise in a Tipperary bumper in May; best watched here though on hurdles bow.
18
|PU| (18) (250/1 +0%) Lisamaria
250
250/1(+0%)
(18) Lisamaria 250/1, Modest maiden on the Flat. Twice-raced maiden. 250/1, fourteenth of 19 in novice hurdle at Down Royal (16.9f, soft) 5 days ago. Low grade maiden handicapper on the Flat and well beaten in two maiden hurdles; outsider.
LTO Selection:
14:05 Punchestown Maiden Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
Ascending is likely to have his supporters after finishing a respectable fifth in the Triumph Hurdle at Cheltenham in March and Henry de Bromhead's gelding is sure to go close if running to a similar level on his seasonal bow. However, IT'S FOR ME may have the scope to reach higher heights after a cracking fifth in the Champion Bumper, and the five-year-old should take all of the beating if translating that ability to hurdles. Caldwell Potter makes most appeal of the remainder.
This looks like a good opportunity for ASCENDING, who was a promising second on debut in this sphere last December and wasn't disgraced in Grade 1 company thereafter, last seen finishing a creditable fifth of 15 in the Triumph Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival. It's For Me showed plenty in bumpers and is just about second choice, with Whimsy also high on the shortlist.
A very good standard is set here by last season's good juvenile ASCENDING, fifth in the Triumph Hurdle, and he can take beating
(10) Caro Des Flos 4/1, Hasn't won for a while but offered more encouragement when third in a handicap chase at Ludlow 3 weeks ago. Could build on that back under a fully-fledged jockey. 11yo who has a poor strike-rate but he went close in this race 12 months ago.
5
2nd (5) (16/1 -33%) Da Vinci Hand
16
16/1(-33%)
(5) Da Vinci Hand 16/1, Has lost way completely this season and is hard to fancy despite the fitting of a tongue tie after 5 months off. His mark continues to fall but it's a long time since he's been competitive.
7
3rd (7) (20/1 -135%) Mackie Dee
20
20/1(-135%)
(7) Mackie Dee 20/1, Modest handicap hurdler/chaser who was below form when last seen 16 months ago. Hard to know how much ability he retains after such a long absence. Hurdle/chase winner who runs off last winning mark but this 11yo has long absence to defy.
1
4th (1) (9/2 +25%) Rosearelli
4.5
9/2(+25%)
(1) Rosearelli 9/2, Course winner. Unseated rider in handicap chase (9/2) at Ffos Las (21.5f, good to soft) 32 days ago. Yet to fire for current stable but can't be written off. Early unseat last month but this two-time chase winner could go well granted a clear round.
2
5th (2) (11/2 -22%) Henry Gray
5.5
11/2(-22%)
(2) Henry Gray 11/2, Just modest form at best in a trio of hurdling outings but he's a point winner in good hands, so makes plenty of appeal switched to chasing/up in trip after 6 months off. Lightly raced point winner who is open to improvement now over fences on handicap debut.
9
6th (9) (11/2 +66%) Bitasweetsymphony
5.5
11/2(+66%)
(9) Bitasweetsymphony 11/2, One-time fair handicap chaser who doesn't seem to retain much ability. Hard to make a strong case for. On a much-reduced mark but he's hard to fancy on the evidence of his last few runs.
4
|PU| (4) (9/2 -13%) Hokelami
4.5
9/2(-13%)
(4) Hokelami 9/2, Won a Stratford selling hurdle in April (final start for Olly Murphy). Cut out a lot of the running before fading into fourth in a handicap hurdle there for new stable 3 weeks later. Goes chasing back from 6 months off. Won Stratford selling hurdle in April; could be a contender if taking to fences.
3
|PU| (3) (9/2 +44%) Harry Du Berlais
4.5
9/2(+44%)
(3) Harry Du Berlais 9/2, Irish point winner who stepped up on promising chasing debut last spring when scoring here on return. Struggled subsequently but down the weights and stable going well, so worthy of interest back from 4 months off in a tongue strap. Won here last November but needs to get back on track now in a tongue-tie.
6
|PU| (6) (50/1 -52%) Edmond Dantes
50
50/1(-52%)
(6) Edmond Dantes 50/1, Scored here for Ruth Jefferson in February 2022 but has generally struggled since, particularly for this stable. Well handicapped on last autumn's form but has struggled on his four starts since.
11
|PU| (11) (100/1 -400%) Torrent Des Mottes
100
100/1(-400%)
(11) Torrent Des Mottes 100/1, Limited veteran who will probably need this first run for 7 months. Fair third in April but well beaten otherwise last season and others are more compelling.
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Winning pointer HENRY GRAY hasn't been devoid of promise in his three novice hurdle appearances to date and strikes as the type who could excel now making his chase/handicap bow. The seven-year-old's opening mark of 92 looks potentially lenient and the step up in distance to an extended 2m5f can only aid his cause. Although Hokelami was unable to justify favouritism when fourth on his stable debut at Stratford in April, it's too early to rule Robbie Llewellyn's charge out now tried over fences. He's feared most, ahead of Mackie Dee.
HENRY GRAY was a bit underwhelming over hurdles but he's an ex-pointer who appeals as the sort to do much better as a chaser, so he's worth taking a chance on. Harry du Berlais looks to have his optimum conditions and is feared most, while Caro des Flos is also worthy of interest.
The very lightly raced point winner HENRY GRAY is open to improvement on this chase and handicap debut. Rosearelli is a danger.
(3) Issar d'Airy 11/1, Improved model switched to handicap hurdles, overcoming a couple of untidy jumps when doubling his tally at Huntingdon in April. Ran well there when last seen 6 months ago, so definite player if taking to fences. 2lb worse off than when beaten under 1l by Surtitle in May; chase debut; not ruled out..
7
1st (7) (5/2 +38%) Heros
2.5
5/2(+38%)
(7) Heros 5/2, Bumper/hurdles winner in France in 2021. Bit disappointing over hurdles last season but swtiches to chasing with his stable in red-hot form and his mark looks appealing. French bumper and 2m2f hurdle winner; may do better now chasing for in-form yard..
9
2nd (9) (9/2 -29%) Non Stop
4.5
9/2(-29%)
(9) Non Stop 9/2, Fair Flat winner at 1m who also scored twice at 2m over hurdles last season. Plenty of encouragement when fifth of 7 at Kempton on chasing debut recently and expected to improve. May have needed the run after a break on his chase debut at Kempton (2m2f, good) latest..
5
3rd (5) (14/1 -87%) Dr T J Eckleburg
14
14/1(-87%)
(5) Dr T J Eckleburg 14/1, Best effort over fences when winning 6-runner handicap chase at Worcester (16.5f, soft, 7/1) 48 days ago. Remains well treated on the pick of his hurdling efforts, so should go well again. 1lb rise gives him a chance of a follow-up win, if seeing out this longer trip..
6
4th (6) (8/1 +11%) Kingofthewest
8
8/1(+11%)
(6) Kingofthewest 8/1, Dual hurdles winner who, having dropped in the weights, looked back in form when third at this course 6 months ago. Step back up in trip will suit, so could get involved if he takes to chasing. Dual hurdle winner at up to 2m3f; drops 2lb for this chase debut; not written off..
8
5th (8) (15/2 +38%) Fame And Fun
7.5
15/2(+38%)
(8) Fame And Fun 15/2, Dual 19f hurdles scorer last season who signed off with a solid fifth of 13 in handicap at Taunton (19f, soft) in April. Pulled up on chasing debut at Kempton last month, however. Didn't jump well on chase debut at Kempton last month; bit to prove..
4
6th (4) (5/1 +58%) The Plimsoll Line
5
5/1(+58%)
(4) The Plimsoll Line 5/1, 2m maiden winner who ran well when runner-up at Newton Abbot (18.5f) in May. Bit disappointing since but should strip fitter for latest outing at Wincanton. Has his first go at chasing. Well treated on chase debut, based on his best effort over hurdles; drop in trip positive..
1
|F| (1) (13/2 -18%) Keep Running
6.5
13/2(-18%)
(1) Keep Running 13/2, French import who scored at Bangor for Harry Whittington last season. More miss than hit subsequently but worthy of a market switched to chasing by new stable on return. Useful form over hurdles and a probable player on his chase/stable debut..
2
|PU| (2) (15/2 -50%) Surtitle
7.5
15/2(-50%)
(2) Surtitle 15/2, Fair winning handicap hurdler who shaped as if better for the run when third of 6 at Exeter 23 days ago, Should step forward on that and is likely to feature. Dual hurdles winner at up to 2m3f; got tired on last month's chasing debut after a break..
LTO Selection:
14:25 Taunton Handicap Chase (Class 4) 18f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
DR T J ECKLEBURG was able to put it all together when winning at Worcester in September and Evan Williams' gelding is fancied to double his tally from just a 1lb higher mark. The booking of Harry Cobden aboard Keep Running catches the eye and he could be a factor on this seasonal return, while Surtitle, who shaped with promise on his chasing bow last month, is also noted.
NON STOP has the physique to make a better chaser than hurdler and he's likely to come on for his recent chasing debut at Kempton, so he gets the nod over last-time-out winner Dr T J Eckleburg. Heros deserves a mention reappearing for a stable that is flying.
With a recent positive chasing introduction under his belt and the potential for improvement, SURTITLE is preferred.
(6) Let's Go Joe 7/2, Little impact in a couple of Irish bumpers last year, but he found just one too good in a maiden point during the spring. Tongue strap enlisted on this hurdles debut for in-form new yard and he's one to note in the betting. Runner-up in an Irish point in April and that form has been franked; tongue-tie on.
9
2nd (9) (9/2 +18%) Workhardplayhard
4.5
9/2(+18%)
(9) Workhardplayhard 9/2, Half-brother to a winning pointer and won his sole start between the flags in February. Interesting to see which way he goes in the betting starting out under Rules here. Won a flat point back in February; dam won three times over hurdles.
8
3rd (8) (15/8 +44%) Electric Jet
1.875
15/8(+44%)
(8) Electric Jet 15/8, Runner-up on the first of his 2 starts in maiden points during the spring. Since joined a respected yard and it will look significant if the market speaks in his favour ahead of this hurdles debut. Promising debut in an Irish point, but took a step backwards next time; watch market.
4
4th (4) (9/1 +10%) Fly Awhile Johnny
9
9/1(+10%)
(4) Fly Awhile Johnny 9/1, Winless following half-a-dozen runs between the flags and form on the Flat was modest. Stepped up on his low-key hurdles debut effort when third of 8 in a C&D novice (soft) last week, but it's hard to envisage him reversing placings with the runner-up that day, Toscan Genius. Improved when third over C&D a week ago, but finished 5l behind Toscan Genius.
5
5th (5) (80/1 -60%) Hubbel Bubbel
80
80/1(-60%)
(5) Hubbel Bubbel 80/1, Didn't show a great deal in bumpers at Wetherby and Carlisle last winter, and sizeable step forward needed now switched to hurdles following a 9-month absence. Well held in both bumper starts last winter; needs to improve plenty over hurdles.
7
6th (7) (4/1 -113%) Toscan Genius
4
4/1(-113%)
(7) Toscan Genius 4/1, Decisive winner of a Newcastle handicap on the Flat in September and produced a decent first effort in this sphere when runner-up over C&D 7 days ago. Entitled to come on for that and he's the one to beat. Chased home a nice sort on hurdles debut over C&D a week ago; major player.
2
7th (2) (11/1 -120%) Breizh River
11
11/1(-120%)
(2) Breizh River 11/1, Left debut form well behind when runner-up in a Kelso bumper in May. Performed to a similar level when third in a 4-runner affair at Perth (16.2f, good) the following month and worth considering now upped in trip for this hurdles bow. Ran well in the second of three bumpers; makes hurdles debut; can go well fresh.
3
8th (3) (80/1 +47%) Flashy Dude
80
80/1(+47%)
(3) Flashy Dude 80/1, Pulled up both starts between the flags and the outcome was the same on Rules debut in a Navan maiden hurdle for Colin McBratney last November. Hard to recommend on debut for new yard. Pulled up in both starts in points and a hurdle; stable debut after almost a year off.
10
|PU| (10) (40/1 -150%) Walk My Way
40
40/1(-150%)
(10) Walk My Way 40/1, Failed to threaten in 7 starts between the flags and opposable starting out under Rules here. In the frame a few times in Irish points, but others have achieved more.
1
|PU| (1) (300/1 -50%) Ask My Heather
300
300/1(-50%)
(1) Ask My Heather 300/1, Well held all 4 starts in bumpers last season and hasn't fared any better in a couple of novice hurdles since returning to action last month. Well beaten in four bumpers and pulled up in both starts over hurdles.
LTO Selection:
14:35 Sedgefield Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
TOSCAN GENIUS was no match for an impressive winner over track and trip a week ago, but this looks a good opportunity for Brian Ellison's gelding to go one better. Breizh River has shown a consistent level of form in bumpers and must be respected now sent over timer, along with Workhardplayhard, who makes his debut under Rules having won between the flags in February.
ELECTRIC JET showed enough in a couple of maiden points to make him of significant interest now hurdling for the Charlie Longsdon yard, and the hint should be taken if the market vibes surrounding this 4-y-o are upbeat. Toscan Genius shouldn't have too much trouble picking up a race in this sphere judged on his C&D effort last week and he is a much-respected main danger. Let's Go Joe and Workhardplayhard are others to consider, along with Breizh River.
The vote goes to TOSCAN GENIUS who finished a clear second behind a nice sort on hurdles debut over C&D seven days ago.
(5) Miss Pronunciation 10/3, Career best when winning 14-runner handicap hurdle (9/2) at Limerick (16f, heavy) 26 days ago, plenty in hand. Fancied to follow up despite 9-lb rise. Returned from a break to record an emphatic win at Limerick, further progress on the cards.
4
2nd (4) (13/2 +35%) Lazer Wolf
6.5
13/2(+35%)
(4) Lazer Wolf 13/2, 15/2, respectable third of 12 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, soft) 45 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Remains with potential, albeit possible over further. Has shown a fair standard of form in bumpers and maiden hurdles, lacks handicap experience.
3
3rd (3) (9/4 +63%) Ellaat
2.25
9/4(+63%)
(3) Ellaat 9/4, Good third of 20 in handicap (7/2) at the Curragh (14f, heavy) 16 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Fairly useful hurdler, respectable on last hurdle outing. Likely to give a good account. Winner and placed on the Flat since his last hurdles run, holds an obvious chance.
16
4th (16) (9/1 +10%) Morricone
9
9/1(+10%)
(16) Morricone 9/1, 6/1, below form fifth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Bangor (23f, soft) 43 days ago. Back down in trip. First run for yard after leaving Ms Margaret Mullins. Should be thereabouts on pick of form. Disappointing at Bangor last month, won well at Downpatrick in September, has changed yard.
9
5th (9) (16/1 +20%) Bynx
16
16/1(+20%)
(9) Bynx 16/1, 12/1, eighth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Thurles (20.5f, soft) 14 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Her only win was gained at 2m5f, recent form not good enough to inspire confidence.
11
6th (11) (22/1 -38%) Team Of Firsts
22
22/1(-38%)
(11) Team Of Firsts 22/1, Thrice-raced maiden over hurdles. Fifth of 19 in handicap (18/1) at the Curragh (10f, heavy) 16 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Should have more to offer. Fifth of 18 in a 1m2f handicap at the Curragh last time, first handicap hurdle now.
12
7th (12) (11/1 +31%) Ballycashin
11
11/1(+31%)
(12) Ballycashin 11/1, 11/2, bit below form eighth of 14 in novice hurdle at Tramore (20.3f, heavy) 35 days ago. Hood on 1st time. Bumper winner, first of her two handicap runs was satisfactory, down in trip here.
15
8th (15) (40/1 -60%) Credit Control
40
40/1(-60%)
(15) Credit Control 40/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 125/1, sixth of 11 in novice hurdle at Thurles (15.9f, soft) 28 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Open to improvement and worthy of a market check. Unexposed mare who has run in three maidens, stable in form so not completely ruled out.
10
9th (10) (33/1 -136%) It'sallabouteve
33
33/1(-136%)
(10) It'sallabouteve 33/1, 37½ lengths ninth of 14 to Miss Pronunciation in handicap hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy, 9/1) 26 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time and might come on for latest effort. Best form has been at Limerick but well held by Miss Pronunciation on last month's clash.
8
10th (8) (7/1 +13%) Perzzini
7
7/1(+13%)
(8) Perzzini 7/1, Lightly-raced winner under NH rules. Winner in hurdle at Gowran in September. Unseated rider in handicap hurdle at Gowran (16f, heavy, 5/1) 5 days ago. Made all for Gowran maiden win, in front when unseating at fifth at same venue last week.
6
11th (6) (18/1 -50%) Realism
18
18/1(-50%)
(6) Realism 18/1, 18/5, respectable fourth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Galway (16.6f, soft) 66 days ago. Unexposed and remains with potential after a break, so worth monitoring in the betting. Flattered by 101 Flat rating, 108 hurdles mark possibly a bit high judged on Galway fourth.
1
12th (1) (100/1 -25%) Quirt Evans
100
100/1(-25%)
(1) Quirt Evans 100/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2021. Ninth of 12 in handicap hurdle (80/1) at Cork (16f, soft) 11 days ago. Wins were gained back-to-back at Tramore in 2021, little apparent chance on current form.
2
13th (2) (50/1 -25%) Desert Friend
50
50/1(-25%)
(2) Desert Friend 50/1, 50/1, first run since leaving Denis Hogan when ninth of 12 in claimer at Dundalk (10.7f) 27 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Versatile six-time winner whose most recent win came in a chase in June, others preferred.
14
14th (14) (22/1 -10%) Contrapposto
22
22/1(-10%)
(14) Contrapposto 22/1, Below form ninth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Galway (16f, heavy, 18/1) 18 days ago. Not firing at present. Hard to win with, in good form on Flat and over hurdles before two lesser efforts lately.
13
15th (13) (50/1 +0%) Moulane West
50
50/1(+0%)
(13) Moulane West 50/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2021. Below form thirteenth of 20 in handicap hurdle at Cork (16f, soft, 14/1). Off 7 months. First run for yard after leaving Richard Anthony Foley. Bumper winner, 0-13 over hurdles, has changed stable and makes seasonal debut.
7
16th (7) (33/1 +50%) Katherine
33
33/1(+50%)
(7) Katherine 33/1, Winner in hurdle at Tipperary in July. Respectable seventh of 18 in handicap hurdle (40/1) at this course (16.6f, good) 37 days ago. Others preferred. Reported to be in season at Listowel, fair C&D run last time but needs to raise her game.
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
This looks a good opportunity for MISS PRONUNCIATION to follow up her taking success over 2m at Limerick last month. She races off a 9lb higher mark but won with plenty in hand that day and, being out of a Grade 3-winning dam, she has scope for plenty of further progress. The biggest threats may be Ellaat, a three-time hurdles winner who ran two good races on the level last month, and Perzzini. The latter showed promise when making all in a 2m maiden at Gowran in September and he can be forgiven unseating his rider over that same C&D on Saturday.
MISS PRONUNCIATION looked well ahead of the handicapper when scoring at Limerick last month and she makes plenty of appeal in the follow-up bid. Realism, in the same ownership, is of interest after a break and Team of Firsts looks open to improvement.
There could be more to come from MISS PRONUNCIATION who won snugly on her handicap debut at Limerick and is now 9lb higher
(1) Galia Des Liteaux 5/6, Looked good when winning first 2 completed starts (both on heavy) over fences last term, including a Warwick Grade 2. Failed to make a meaningful impact at the Cheltenham and Aintree festivals during the spring, but she's the one to beat in this less exalted company, albeit rain wouldn't go amiss. Grade 2 novice chase winner in January; goes well fresh and holds leading claims.
4
2nd (4) (3/1 +0%) Found On
3
3/1(+0%)
(4) Found On 3/1, Bagged 5 small-field handicaps last term and made it 6-11 over fences when making a winning reappearance here in September. Pulled up both previous starts in listed company (including in Bangor race won by Galia des Liteaux last November), but she's worth another chance at this level. Reappeared with 4l handicap win here and she may well be a player today.
3
3rd (3) (18/1 +45%) Fairfield Ferrata
18
18/1(+45%)
(3) Fairfield Ferrata 18/1, Dual hurdles winner but already better over fences, hitting the target twice in mares' handicaps last term. Positive start to this season when 4 lengths second of 12 to Found On here (21.4f, good), but meets that rival on 12 lb worse terms this time. Has a progressive profile but plenty of work to do to beat Found On based on latest clash.
5
|U| (5) (9/2 +25%) Tweed Skirt
4.5
9/2(+25%)
(5) Tweed Skirt 9/2, Fair bumper/hurdles winner who improved when landing handicaps at Kempton and Wincanton switched to fences last season. Signed that campaign off with a creditable effort in a Cheltenham listed handicap (20.6f, good) and she merits respect, for all that more is needed. Has undergone a wind op. Improvement needed on return but she's only 6 and could appreciate this first crack at 3m.
2
|PU| (2) (16/1 -45%) Burrows Diamond
16
16/1(-45%)
(2) Burrows Diamond 16/1, Resumed winning ways when taking a 7-runner handicap over 24.2f at Wetherby (soft) last December. Ended that campaign with a solid effort in defeat at Newcastle and recent Kelso reappearance will have blown away the cobwebs, but she looks vulnerable in this company. Solid campaign last term & could improve for recent comeback; no surprise to see good run.
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FOUND ON appeared freshened up by a break when scoring with something in hand here in September and, with fitness assured, Martin Keighley's mare might be able to complete a double on the switch to a Listed event. Galia Des Liteaux has some smart form at the highest level and she's likely to prove popular too. The seven-year-old isn't taken lightly and may give the selection with most to think about. Tweed Skirt could fare best of the remainder.
Much hinges on what happens weather-wise; drying ground will help FOUND ON, who produced a superb round of jumping, not to mention a career-best performance, when scoring on return here at the end of September. On that evidence she is well worth another try at this level and is taken to see off likely market leader Galia des Liteaux, who sets the standard but, in contrast to the selection, drying ground wouldn't aid her cause. Tweed Skirt is best of the rest.
Grade 2 novice chase winner GALIA DES LITEAUX goes well fresh and is the one to beat on her reappearance. Found On could go well.
(2) Canty Bay 9/4, Made the frame both starts in bumpers and offered something to work on in a pair of maiden hurdles last season, sixth of 16 at Exeter (18.5f) on his latest outing on New Year's Day. Improvement required on his return. Tailed off in both hurdle runs and has questions to answer after 319 days off.
10
2nd (10) (9/4 -208%) Sun Joy
2.25
9/4(-208%)
(10) Sun Joy 9/4, French Flat winner hasn't been out of the frame in 4 completed starts over hurdles for M. Mescam in France. Has already reached a fairly useful level and is a leading contender on UK debut. Close second in his last two hurdle runs in France and he's respected on his stable debut.
8
3rd (8) (2/1 +11%) Tinklers Hill
2
2/1(+11%)
(8) Tinklers Hill 2/1, Expensive purchase who took a big step forward when second of 13 in bumper at Exeter 6 months ago. Likely player on his hurdles debut. Split two subsequent hurdle winners when runner-up in his last bumper; shortlisted.
6
4th (6) (6/1 +82%) Pride Of Paris
6
6/1(+82%)
(6) Pride Of Paris 6/1, 100/1, seventh of 16 in novice hurdle at Chepstow (19.4f, soft) on hurdles bow 16 days ago. Needs to build on it now. Not disgraced in a useful event on his hurdling debut last month; could be in the mix.
3
5th (3) (66/1 -100%) Exmoor Lad
66
66/1(-100%)
(3) Exmoor Lad 66/1, 40/1, ninth of 10 in novice hurdle at Wincanton (15.2f, soft), considerately handled. Off 7 months. Back up in trip but the market can guide. Ninth of ten in both hurdle runs and minor handicaps will be more suitable.
5
6th (5) (40/1 -21%) Outside Adesa
40
40/1(-21%)
(5) Outside Adesa 40/1, Twice runner-up in points but (28/1) pulled up in novice hurdle at Worcester (23f, soft) on NH debut 35 days ago. Needs to step forward. Runner-up in two Irish points but was pulled up on his hurdling debut last month.
4
7th (4) (20/1 -67%) Kick Up A Storm
20
20/1(-67%)
(4) Kick Up A Storm 20/1, £78,000 purchase as a 3-y-o. Posted an encouraging third after wind op/11 months off in 23f Worcester novice hurdle in October but failed to build on it when sixth at Hereford following month. In good hands but needs to bounce back. Still early days but he needs a transformation; stablemate of Tinklers Hill.
1
8th (1) (400/1 -300%) Brucie Bonus
400
400/1(-300%)
(1) Brucie Bonus 400/1, 400/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, ninth of 11 in novice hurdle at Newton Abbot (18.5f, good) on hurdles bow 86 days ago. Lots more is needed. Struggled at massive prices in two bumpers and same story on hurdling debut in August.
12
9th (12) (150/1 -127%) Lady Corrib
150
150/1(-127%)
(12) Lady Corrib 150/1, Pulled up in novice hurdle (100/1) at Chepstow (19.4f, heavy) on NH debut 34 days ago. Runner-up both completed starts in Irish points though so could still do better. Runner-up in two points but was pulled up on her hurdling debut at Chepstow last month.
11
10th (11) (400/1 -300%) Fox Wallace
400
400/1(-300%)
(11) Fox Wallace 400/1, 250/1, tenth of 15 in novice hurdle at Exeter (16.7f, soft) on hurdles bow 6 days ago. Unseated in her sole point and tailed off in both hurdles runs (2m1f/2m) this autumn.
7
11th (7) (300/1 -355%) Stancheski
300
300/1(-355%)
(7) Stancheski 300/1, Cut little ice in three bumpers, only eighth of 9 here 7 months ago. Much more is required on his hurdles debut. Didn't show much in bumpers last season and is best watched on hurdling debut.
LTO Selection:
15:00 Taunton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 19f Race Class Flow
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GEEZER ROCKSTAR comfortably defeated a subsequent hurdles winner on his sole bumper start in April and Harry Fry's four-year-old might be one to look out for during the upcoming jumps season. He can repel the likely challenge of Tinklers Hill, who bumped into a progressive type at Exeter when last seen. Sun Joy posted a series of creditable efforts when trained in France and he is worth a market check ahead of his stable debut.
Ben Pauling's French recruit SUN JOY has already shown some fairly useful form in this sphere so is fancied to put that experience to good use and fend off newcomers Tinklers Hill and Geezer Rockstar, who are both in good hands and bring plenty of potential in an intriguing maiden hurdle.
Top of the list is Harry Fry's GEEZER ROCKSTAR, who forged clear in a bumper here in April and could have a bright future over hurdles.
(5) Largy Nights 3/1, Largely acquitted himself well since sole victory at Stratford (27.5f) in April last year, latest when third of 10 in handicap chase (22/1) at Huntingdon (23.6f, good) 30 days ago. Should give another good account. 3m4f winner who ran well on his return last month, but soft ground would pose a question.
7
2nd (7) (6/5 +31%) Ballylinch
1.2
6/5(+31%)
(7) Ballylinch 6/5, Winning pointer who improved on his hurdles form when making a winning start over fences in 8-runner C&D handicap (soft) 25 days ago by 2 lengths from Fiston du Mou. 2 lb rise fair and likely has more to offer yet. Beat Fiston Du Mou by 2l on chase debut over C&D last month; can confirm the form.
1
3rd (1) (7/1 -56%) Skyhill
7
7/1(-56%)
(1) Skyhill 7/1, Ended fruitful 2022-23 campaign with victory in C&D handicap (heavy) last spring. However, more to do off 7 lb higher mark on return and may well need this outing. 3-7 here including this race four years ago, but record fresh sounds a note of caution.
4
4th (4) (7/2 +0%) Fiston Du Mou
3.5
7/2(+0%)
(4) Fiston Du Mou 7/2, Three-time winner over fences who returned to form when 2 lengths second of 8 to Ballylinch in handicap chase over C&D (soft, 11/1) 25 days ago. Claims if building on that. C&D winner who finished 2l behind Ballylinch back here last month; shouldn't be far away.
6
|PU| (6) (14/1 +13%) Roxboro Road
14
14/1(+13%)
(6) Roxboro Road 14/1, Three-time winner in 2021 but has largely struggled for form since, finishing well beaten on final start for Ben Haslam over hurdles at Uttoxeter in August. Likely best watched. Completed a hat-trick in the spring of 2021, but it's been hard going since; stable debut.
3
|PU| (3) (33/1 +0%) Massons Castle
33
33/1(+0%)
(3) Massons Castle 33/1, Modest winner over hurdles in Ireland earlier in career and largely disappointed since. No signs of improvement on debut for new yard at Southwell in September and makes limited appeal. Second on stable debut last time, but well behind the winner; soft ground a question mark.
LTO Selection:
15:10 Sedgefield Handicap Chase (Class 5) 27f Race Class Flow
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SKYHILL bolted up by 10 lengths in heavy conditions over C&D when last seen in April and the veteran now returns to action off a 7lb higher mark. If he is ready to go, he could take some stopping. Ballylinch stayed on to be a two-length victor over this track and trip last month and has to be respected off only a 2lb higher rating, while Frankie Faulkner is another to consider.
This can go to last month's C&D winner BALLYLINCH, who has few miles on the clock and hasn't been harshly treated for that success. Fiston du Mou and Frankie Faulkner can also make their presence felt.
This can go to BALLYLINCH who remains unexposed over fences and is taken to confirm last month's C&D running with Fiston Du Mou.
(1) Loughglynn 2/5, Useful winner at 16f in bumpers. 12¼ lengths ninth of 21 to A Dream To Share in Champion Bumper at Cheltenham (16.4f, soft, 33/1). Off 8 months. Makes hurdles debut. Should make his mark over hurdles and looks to have been found an ideal opportunity here.
2
2nd (2) (9/1 -20%) Native Speaker
9
9/1(-20%)
(2) Native Speaker 9/1, Twice-raced maiden under Rules. Ninth of 18 in novice hurdle (3/1) at Limerick (16f, heavy) on hurdles bow 25 days ago. Up in trip. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Should have more to offer. Tried in a tongue-tie here and steps up in trip but has some questions to answer.
3
3rd (3) (25/1 -79%) D'jo Dela Barriere
25
25/1(-79%)
(3) D'jo Dela Barriere 25/1, Twice-raced maiden. 10/3, sixth of 8 in bumper at Roscommon (15.9f, soft) 52 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Significantly up in trip. Has a bit to find on this his hurdling debut; steps up in trip.
4
4th (4) (13/2 +35%) Elusive Prince
6.5
13/2(+35%)
(4) Elusive Prince 13/2, €40,000 3-y-o, Elusive Pimpernel gelding. Dam, lightly raced in bumpers/once-raced over hurdles, half-sister to top-class chaser (stayed 25f) Road To Respect. Winner of his sole start beteen the flags. Rachael Blackmore prefers Native Speaker. Promising hurdling debutant but would appear to be the stable second string here.
5
5th (5) (66/1 +34%) Hillsdale
66
66/1(+34%)
(5) Hillsdale 66/1, Twice-raced maiden. 200/1, unseated rider in novice hurdle at this course (20f, good) 37 days ago. Unseated on both starts; could trouble the judge if his jumping improves.
8
6th (8) (28/1 +15%) Ivy Hall
28
28/1(+15%)
(8) Ivy Hall 28/1, Modest hurdler. Remains a maiden after 9 hurdle runs. Fell in novice hurdle (50/1) at Sligo (25.4f, soft) 20 days ago. Staying on when falling two out in a 3m1f maiden hurdle at Sligo last month; more needed.
7
7th (7) (11/2 -57%) Charity Barnum
5.5
11/2(-57%)
(7) Charity Barnum 11/2, Promising sort. Running well fell in novice hurdle at Navan (16f, good to soft, 4/1) going well when fell 3 out looking threatening at time. Off 8 months. Up in trip. Sets a high standard. Fell when still holding every chance at Navan in March when last seen; respected.
6
8th (6) (100/1 +0%) Rohirrim Lad
100
100/1(+0%)
(6) Rohirrim Lad 100/1, Twice-raced maiden under Rules. Twelfth of 14 in novice hurdle at Cork (20.4f, good to soft, 150/1) on hurdles bow 32 days ago. Well beaten in a very ordinary Cork maiden hurdle last month; makes little appeal.
LTO Selection:
15:15 Punchestown Maiden Hurdle 21f Race Speed Rating Flow
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LOUGHGLYNN didn't make much impression in the Champion Bumper at the Cheltenham Festival when ninth, but he could prove a different proposition now switched to hurdles. The son of Vendangeur looks to have been found a suitable opportunity and could take all of the beating. Charity Barnum was still going well when falling three out at Navan when last seen in March and could have a say, while any market confidence behind Elusive Prince would be noteworthy on his debut under Rules.
The one with the most appealing credentials is CHARITY BARNUM, who showed ability in a couple of bumpers and was still bang there when exiting at third-last on his hurdles debut at Naas. Loughglynn could have a part to play, while stablemates Native Speaker and Elusive Prince also need a second look.
LOUGHGLYNN showed his potential when winning a Navan bumper last December and when not beaten far at Cheltenham. He is the one to beat
(3) Charles St 15/2, Tricky customer has finished runner-up 6 times over timber without yet registering a win. One of his lesser efforts when fifth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Ludlow (15.8f, soft, 13/2) 21 days ago. Goes back up in trip with blinkers reapplied. Below par last time but ran well previously and this step up in trip is worth a go.
4
2nd (4) (9/4 +32%) Wolfspear
2.25
9/4(+32%)
(4) Wolfspear 9/4, Won a Perth handicap in May 2022 and made light of a 16-month absence when producing a career best to double his hurdles tally in an 18-runner handicap at Exeter (18.5f, soft) 23 days ago. Leading player from 7 lb higher mark. Returned from long absence to win at Exeter last month and is open to further improvement.
1
3rd (1) (9/4 -13%) Mikhailovich
2.25
9/4(-13%)
(1) Mikhailovich 9/4, Showed promise on only one of his 4 starts last season but returned with a bang after 7 months off when bolting up at Huntingdon last month. 9 lb rise to contend with, but he looks one to keep firmly onside for an in-form yard. Easy win on good ground at Huntingdon on reappearance and a 9lb rise may not stop him.
7
4th (7) (11/1 +45%) Gilbertina
11
11/1(+45%)
(7) Gilbertina 11/1, Improved with a rallying success on return here on Boxing Day and good efforts at Doncaster next 2 starts. Lacklustre performances after though, and now something to prove on her first start since June. Struggled on last two starts but returned from break to win at 40-1 here last December.
2
5th (2) (18/1 -177%) Eavesdropping
18
18/1(-177%)
(2) Eavesdropping 18/1, Missed all of last season but arrives seeking a hat-trick after winning a Lingfield mares maiden and a Chepstow novice in spring 2022. Opening mark looks workable if retaining all ability. Returns from long layoff but won her last two and trainer can ready one after an absence.
11
6th (11) (12/1 +0%) Annaharvey Lad
12
12/1(+0%)
(11) Annaharvey Lad 12/1, Made the frame in 2 Irish points in spring 2021 and signs of encouragement over hurdles, not having a hard time when eighth in a novice at Wetherby 7 months ago. Type to do better now handicapping over longer trips. Lightly raced former pointer who could be suited by the step up in trip on handicap debut.
8
7th (8) (10/1 +60%) Bertie B
10
10/1(+60%)
(8) Bertie B 10/1, Bumper winner improved when third of 11 on handicap debut at Huntingdon (20.7f, good to soft) in February but offered little on seasonal comeback at Worcester last month. Others make more appeal. Close third on handicap debut in February and he may leave reappearance run well behind.
9
8th (9) (33/1 -50%) Valence D'aumont
33
33/1(-50%)
(9) Valence D'aumont 33/1, Enhanced good strike rate over fences when landing a Newcastle handicap in December 2021 but shaped as if badly needing the run on his return in a Kelso hurdle (16.2f, heavy) 19 days ago. Up in trip. This should reveal more. Tailed off at Kelso recently but market check advised on second run back from long layoff.
5
9th (5) (50/1 -100%) Moon King
50
50/1(-100%)
(5) Moon King 50/1, Shaped better than bare result when fourth on his most recent hurdles start back at this track in August but has struggled over fences and on the Flat both outings since. Bit to prove having since left Charlie Longsdon. Makes his stable debut on a reduced mark but his form has gone the wrong way this year.
10
10th (10) (10/1 +17%) Highland Getaway
10
10/1(+17%)
(10) Highland Getaway 10/1, Made the frame in maiden hurdles here and at Ffos Las but struggled to make an impact from a 3 lb higher mark sent handicapping at Warwick in December. Remains low mileage and may fare better after 10 months off. Tailed off on handicap debut last December but very lightly raced; watch the betting.
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
MIKHAILOVICH went clear after the last to secure victory by over nine lengths at Huntingdon last month and he was hit with a 9lb rise for that effort. The son of Sholokhov was returning from a 196-day break on that occasion and he could come on further for that run, which makes him very much the one to beat. The main threat could be Wolfspear, who returned from a long absence to win nicely at Exeter and he would be foolish to dismiss off a 7lb higher rating. Eavesdropping warrants a market check on her return to action.
MIKHAILOVICH produced a much-improved performance to make a winning return at Huntingdon and he's fancied to follow up from a 9 lb higher mark. Wolfspear also made a winning return after more than a year off at Exeter last time and is feared most, whilst Annaharvey Lad looks open to progress now handicapping.
Having returned from a long absence with a win in a big field at Exeter last month, the unexposed 7yo WOLFSPEAR is taken to follow up.
(11) Justshortofabubble 11/2, Reliable chaser who returned to winning ways with plenty to spare at Bangor (3m) in October. Following a 6 lb rise in the weights, continued in good heart when fourth at Stratford (22.6f) 2 weeks ago and he can give his running once again. Won at Bangor (3m, soft) last month but was vulnerable in his follow-up bid at Stratford.
2
2nd (2) (22/1 -38%) Dindin
22
22/1(-38%)
(2) Dindin 22/1, Successful at Worcester (23f) in June but has proved inconsistent since, running well when second at Bangor (3m) on his penultimate outing before a lesser effort at Ludlow (20f) 3 weeks ago. Capable if he's on a going day. Two chase wins this year but he's not easy to predict and comes with risks attached.
16
3rd (16) (8/1 +27%) Time To Bite
8
8/1(+27%)
(16) Time To Bite 8/1, Remains a maiden but has got back on track over fences since joining his current yard last season. After almost a year off, shaped as if as good as ever when third at Stratford (19.4f) last month and he could be thereabouts once more. Overall record of 0-32 but he's reached the frame in last five chase runs; not ruled out.
7
4th (7) (14/1 +13%) Malinas Island
14
14/1(+13%)
(7) Malinas Island 14/1, Improved model in handicap hurdles in 2021/22, recording victories at Lingfield (23f) and Wetherby (24.1f). Bred to make at least as good a chaser but has an absence of 20 months to overcome. Dual hurdle winner but he's been off for 604 days and looks opposable on his chase debut.
12
5th (12) (10/1 +0%) Cobra Commander
10
10/1(+0%)
(12) Cobra Commander 10/1, Showed improved form when winning brace of handicap chases in April 2022 (at this C&D on the first occasion) but has drawn a blank since. After 5 months off, ran respectably when third of 6 at Hereford (25.2f) in October, but others make more appeal. Two chase wins in April 2022 but he hasn't matched that form since; needs to step up.
8
6th (8) (16/1 -45%) Delgany Monarch
16
16/1(-45%)
(8) Delgany Monarch 16/1, In the frame on his first 3 starts over fences, before facing a simple task when getting off the mark in 3-runner handicap at Plumpton (25.7f) in April. Faces a tougher task as he makes his return from 7 months off. Easy win over 3m1f in final run last term; big player if he can pick up where he left off.
10
7th (10) (6/1 -50%) Getthepot
6
6/1(-50%)
(10) Getthepot 6/1, Successful twice in handicap chases at Huntingdon in 2022 but struggled for form to start off the current season, including over hurdles. However, returned to chasing he took a step back in the right direction when runner-up at Exeter (19.2f) last month. Respected. Runner-up back over fences at Exeter and has possibilities on this step back up in trip.
15
8th (15) (6/1 +63%) Seymour Promise
6
6/1(+63%)
(15) Seymour Promise 6/1, Remains a maiden but showed more than previously over fences when second in 4-runner handicap at Newton Abbot (25.8f) in June, though tended to jump left. However, pulled up next time and ran poorly back over hurdles when last seen in August (has had a wind op). 16-race maiden and he needs to get back on track after wind surgery.
14
9th (14) (16/1 +20%) Barrowmount
16
16/1(+20%)
(14) Barrowmount 16/1, Sole win came in Stratford maiden hurdle (22f) on his hurdling debut in May 2021. Having fallen a long way in the weights, some encouragement after 5 months off when sixth back at Stratford last time, but has work to do making only his third chase start. Struggled in both previous runs over fences and sole hurdle win was in May 2021; opposable.
3
10th (3) (8/1 +6%) Lock Out
8
8/1(+6%)
(3) Lock Out 8/1, Point winner who also won bumper/novice hurdle on his first 2 starts under Rules. Didn't kick on after and, following 9 months off (had wind op) finished only fifth in handicap chase at Wincanton 18 days ago. However, he's entitled to progress from his recent run. Unexposed chaser but he's not progressed under rules and needs more at this new trip.
4
11th (4) (33/1 -32%) Dreamsundermyfeet
33
33/1(-32%)
(4) Dreamsundermyfeet 33/1, Dual chase winner in 2021/22 but wasn't able to match that level in a winless campaign last season. Finished well held on his return from 5 months off at Worcester in September, so others more persuasive despite his falling mark. On dangerous mark but he's been out of sorts in last two runs and needs a major revival.
9
|PU| (9) (5/1 +50%) Catuaba
5
5/1(+50%)
(9) Catuaba 5/1, Made a winning handicap debut over hurdles at Warwick (25f) in May and stepped up on his recent run when third at Huntingdon (25f) 17 days ago. Winner of his sole outing in Irish points so he could have more to offer on his first chase start. Held in his last two runs over hurdles and he needs to find more on this switch to fences.
1
|PU| (1) (20/1 -100%) Midnight Glance
20
20/1(-100%)
(1) Midnight Glance 20/1, Opened account over fences in handicap at Exeter (24.2f) a year ago but has gone the wrong way since, back over hurdles on his first 2 starts this season before pulled up in chase at Huntingdon last time. Has enough to prove at present. Won at Exeter last November but he's lost his way since and needs a major turnaround.
6
|PU| (6) (28/1 -133%) William Philo
28
28/1(-133%)
(6) William Philo 28/1, Fared better than previously over fences when third at Chepstow (23.6f) in March and, in first-time blinkers, backed up that effort when winning at Fontwell (26f) the following month. Headgear left off as he makes first run for yard after leaving Robert Walford. Won at Fontwell in April, despite jumping left throughout; up 2lb on his stable debut.
LTO Selection:
15:33 Taunton Handicap Chase (Class 5) 23f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
My Bad Lucy was all out to score by a neck in a bunch finish at Warwick in April and he should go well off a 2lb higher rating on his return to the fray. However, the vote goes to GETTHEPOT, who shaped as if a step back up to this distance would suit when staying on strongly to grab second at Exeter last month and he has been left on the same mark. The son of Getaway remains 5lb below his last winning rating and can record his fourth career success. Time To Bite and Delgany Monarch are others to consider.
MEECHLANDS MAGIC showed improved form on his second start over fences when getting off the mark at Worcester in October, but didn't get a chance to build on that effort when unseating early next time. He is taken to resume winning ways, though Getthepot took a step back in the right direction last time and is feared most, with Time To Bite and My Bad Lucy also considered.
An open race in which Debra Hamer's unexposed chaser MEECHLANDS MAGIC gets the vote ahead of Delgany Monarch and My Bad Lucy.
(1) Special Rate 5/4, Is going from strength to strength and belied market weakness after a 5-month break to make it 2 from 2 over fences with ease at this course (19.3f, heavy) last week. Able to race from same mark back over hurdles, so highly respected. Bids for a five-timer having won easily over fences here last week; major player again.
2
2nd (2) (16/1 -167%) Chti Balko
16
16/1(-167%)
(2) Chti Balko 16/1, Winless since December 2020 but went close back up in trip in 7-runner handicap at Southwell (20.4f) on final outing last season. Good chance if returning in similar form. Running well when last seen, but off six months and losing run up to 15.
6
3rd (6) (7/4 +36%) Horn Cape
1.75
7/4(+36%)
(6) Horn Cape 7/4, Capitalised on the drop in grade returned to hurdling with victory in 10-runner handicap at this course (16.8f, soft, 13/2) 7 days ago, staying on to lead close home. Escapes a penalty for that and has to be taken seriously in his follow-up bid up in trip. Dual winner over shorter here; escapes a penalty for last week's win but stamina a concern.
7
4th (7) (17/2 +6%) Bonne Vitesse
8.5
17/2(+6%)
(7) Bonne Vitesse 17/2, Fair winning hurdler who ran well on return/handicap debut when third at Hexham (2m) last November. Failed to reproduce that form in 3 subsequent starts but bounced back to something like her best when runner-up at Pontefract on her most recent Flat outing. Not dismissed. Course winner; mostly running well in staying events on the Flat since last over hurdles.
8
5th (8) (25/1 -233%) Play By The Rules
25
25/1(-233%)
(8) Play By The Rules 25/1, Aided by first-time cheekpieces when decisively taking 13-runner handicap hurdle at Taunton (19f, heavy) in March. Ran at least as well in defeat from 8 lb higher at Hereford next time and will be suited by this return to further on reappearance. Did well when switched to handicaps in the spring; worth a second look if market positive.
3
6th (3) (14/1 -75%) Hajey
14
14/1(-75%)
(3) Hajey 14/1, Dual C&D scorer early in 2022 who resumed from 8 months off with a good third of 6 in handicap hurdle at Hexham (20.1f, heavy). Ran badly when pulled up over C&D 16 days later, however. Dual C&D winner early last year, but his latest poor effort here needs some forgiving.
5
7th (5) (12/1 +25%) Punxsutawney Phil
12
12/1(+25%)
(5) Punxsutawney Phil 12/1, Course winner who stepped up on his stable debut back over fences when sixth in 10-runner event at Ayr (20.5f, good) 12 days ago. Needs more quickly returned to hurdling, though. Sole hurdles success came here, but recent return to hurdles/fences hasn't worked out.
4
8th (4) (40/1 -43%) Diger Daudaie
40
40/1(-43%)
(4) Diger Daudaie 40/1, Fairly useful hurdler for Charlie Longsdon earlier in his career but bled on his final start in 2020/21 and not seen out since. Can only be watched unless the market suggests otherwise. Off since February 2021; will do well to win on stable debut after such a long absence.
LTO Selection:
15:40 Sedgefield Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
SPECIAL RATE was sent off at a generous 11/1, considering he was unbeaten in his previous three starts, last time when bolting up by 14 lengths. The son of Valirann is now switched back to hurdles, which shouldn't prevent another bold showing in his bid for a fifth straight victory. Chti Balko hit the crossbar in this grade at Southwell when last seen in May and should go well, while last week's winner Horn Cape can also get involved.
HORN CAPE showed a determined attitude to register a second course success here last week and, with the longer trip likely to be within range, he's taken to follow up off the same mark. Bonne Vitesse ran up to her best on her most recent Flat outing and has been given a chance by the assessor back over hurdles, with the fast-improving Special Rate also feared.
Preference is for SPECIAL RATE who won easily on his return from a break over fences here a week ago. He looks to be improving fast.
(10) Hunting Brook 7/4, Landed a gamble on first run since leaving Emma Lavelle when winning 19-runner handicap hurdle at Down Royal (24.1f, soft, 5/4) 6 days ago, always holding on. Carries penalty. Leading contender. Up the mandatory 7lb for Down Royal win on Friday and very likely more to come from him.
2
2nd (2) (9/1 +36%) American Money
9
9/1(+36%)
(2) American Money 9/1, C&D winner in January. Not at his best when tenth of 19 in handicap hurdle (10/1) at Tipperary (24.3f, good to soft) on final outing but could have a say if fully tuned up for this return. Game winner off 95 in a C&D handicap hurdle in January; disappointed after that.
5
3rd (5) (22/1 -120%) Blenheim Belle
22
22/1(-120%)
(5) Blenheim Belle 22/1, Winner at Cork in August and back on the up when fourth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Sligo (17.5f, soft, 22/1) 20 days ago. Player. 1lb higher than Sligo but likely to give a good account of herself; ground not an issue.
12
4th (12) (12/1 +52%) Light Parade
12
12/1(+52%)
(12) Light Parade 12/1, Creditable fifth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Thurles (23f, soft, 14/1) 28 days ago, unable to sustain effort but going through the race as if on a good mark. Worth considering. Didn't get home over 2m7f at Thurles last time and will appreciate the drop in trip.
4
5th (4) (6/1 +40%) Got To Fly
6
6/1(+40%)
(4) Got To Fly 6/1, 15/2, respectable eighth of 22 in handicap hurdle at this course (20f, good) 37 days ago. Remains early days in handicaps. Not disgraced in a C&D handicap hurdle last month; looks the owner's second string.
15
6th (15) (25/1 +24%) Sarah's Soldier
25
25/1(+24%)
(15) Sarah's Soldier 25/1, Unreliable sort. 16/1, bit below form sixth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Down Royal (24f, good to soft) 76 days ago. Others more persuasive. Did not match Ballinrobe form last twice and his best form is on good ground.
20
7th (20) (50/1 +0%) Trim To Milan
50
50/1(+0%)
(20) Trim To Milan 50/1, Unseated rider in handicap hurdle at Down Royal (24.1f, soft, 33/1) 6 days ago won by Hunting Brook. Difficult ask. Hampered and unseated three out at Down Royal on Friday; others still more likely.
16
8th (16) (9/2 +50%) Birdsandthebees
4.5
9/2(+50%)
(16) Birdsandthebees 9/2, 11/2, creditable third of 18 in handicap hurdle at Gowran (20f, soft). Off 13 months but still one to watch closely in the market. Looks the owner's first string and a player if fit enough to do himself justice.
9
9th (9) (80/1 -142%) Seasett
80
80/1(-142%)
(9) Seasett 80/1, Little impact in maiden hurdles but type to do better in handicaps (fairly useful on Flat). Well beaten in three summer maiden hurdles for his current handler and makes little appeal.
13
10th (13) (28/1 +58%) Simply Shabra
28
28/1(+58%)
(13) Simply Shabra 28/1, 33/1, showed some ability remains when fifth of 6 in handicap hurdle at Downpatrick (17.8f, soft) 41 days ago, though did have the run of the race. Faded after making the running in a slowly-run contest at Downpatrick after a summer break.
18
11th (18) (18/1 +45%) Glorious Singer
18
18/1(+45%)
(18) Glorious Singer 18/1, Remains a maiden after 20 NH runs. 13/2, respectable seventh of 20 in handicap hurdle at Gowran (20f, heavy) 5 days ago. Ran okay in a couple of handicap hurdles, including over this trip at Gowran on Saturday.
17
12th (17) (125/1 -213%) Annie Beag
125
125/1(-213%)
(17) Annie Beag 125/1, Well held in maiden hurdles but type to do better now handicapping up in trip. Little to recommend in a quartet of maiden hurdles and makes no real appeal.
6
13th (6) (28/1 -100%) Early Arrival
28
28/1(-100%)
(6) Early Arrival 28/1, One win from 28 NH runs. Thirteenth of 19 in handicap hurdle at this course (23f, good, 20/1) 37 days ago. Alternating hurdling and chasing since Tramore win in April; jumped poorly here last time.
11
14th (11) (20/1 +20%) Another Ocana
20
20/1(+20%)
(11) Another Ocana 20/1, 11/1, shaped better than bare result when fifth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (21f, heavy) 26 days ago, second when bad mistake last (rider lost irons). Respectable reappearance in a 2m5f handicap at Limerick last month; each-way chance.
8
15th (8) (8/1 -60%) I Am Spider Man
8
8/1(-60%)
(8) I Am Spider Man 8/1, Good third of 6 in handicap hurdle at Kelso (20.9f, good to firm, 5/4) 65 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Not taken lightly. Went closest for his current trainer last time in a handicap hurdle at Kelso; contender.
19
16th (19) (40/1 +20%) Tincurra Lad
40
40/1(+20%)
(19) Tincurra Lad 40/1, Fell in handicap chase at Thurles (18.3f, soft, 33/1) 14 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. In contention when falling in a Thurles handicap chase two weeks ago but others preferre.
14
17th (14) (28/1 +30%) Resilient Front
28
28/1(+30%)
(14) Resilient Front 28/1, Showed first form when seventh of 15 in handicap hurdle at Thurles (16.1f, soft, 33/1) 14 days ago. Back up in trip. Mostly disappointing; not beaten far at Thurles last time but others look more likely.
3
|PU| (3) (100/1 -52%) Baron Wild
100
100/1(-52%)
(3) Baron Wild 100/1, Tenth of 21 in handicap (100/1) at Navan (14f, heavy) 29 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Up in trip. Blinkered for 1st time. Poor on last hurdle outing. Not beaten far in mid-division in a Flat maiden at Navan last month but others preferred.
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
Now that HUNTING BROOK has tasted success for the first time over timber, Gordon Elliott's charge could kick on. Representing a yard which can seemingly do no wrong at the moment, the Presenting gelding should have more in the locker and a 7lb penalty for his Down Royal win six days ago doesn't look enough to prevent another bold showing. I Am Spider Man tries cheekpieces for the first time and is noted, while Blenheim Belle, Hutchie and Birdsandthebees are others expected to go well.
HUNTING BROOK landed a gamble upped markedly in trip at Down Royal last week and looks capable of following up under a penalty with further improvement likely for his new stable. I Am Spider Man and Blenheim Belle are a couple of potential threats.
There should be more to come from HUNTING BROOK(nap) after winning at Down Royal on Friday and the drop in trip could well suit
(8) General Hubble 15/8, Little impact in maiden/novice hurdles but, in first-time cheekpieces, took a step forward when fourth of 6 on handicap debut at this course (20.6f) in March. Could do better still as he goes up in trip on his reappearance. Lightly raced 5yo who is from in-form yard and there's stamina in pedigree; not discounted.
4
2nd (4) (4/1 +33%) Diamond Twin
4
4/1(+33%)
(4) Diamond Twin 4/1, Fared better than previously when fifth of 8 maiden at Warwick (19f) when last seen in April. Tongue tie now applied and he could have more to offer as he goes up in trip for handicap debut. Yet to threaten but in top hands & no surprise if this h'cap newcomer plays a leading role.
7
4th (7) (12/1 +52%) Poppop
12
12/1(+52%)
(7) Poppop 12/1, No better than mid-division in Southwell bumpers 2 years apart and hasn't found any improvement switched to hurdling this season, though made a big move into contention before fading when sixth at Uttoxeter (19.9f) in August. Others preferred. Respectable sixth on handicap debut at Uttoxeter; needs to build on that.
2
5th (2) (3/1 -84%) Masterdream
3
3/1(-84%)
(2) Masterdream 3/1, Dual winner at Worcester (20f) last year and successful on the Flat at Ffos Las (2m) in July. Upped in trip on his return to hurdling, produced his best effort in this sphere when scoring comfortably at Hereford (25.5f) 10 days ago. Leading contender. Did it nicely at Hereford last Monday and he escapes a penalty; strong claims.
9
6th (9) (20/1 -67%) Howzat Hiris
20
20/1(-67%)
(9) Howzat Hiris 20/1, Had been struggling for form last season but got back on track with cheekpieces fitted, opening her account in Newcastle handicap (23.7f) in March. However, did too much too soon when pulled up at the same C&D next time and headgear is left off on her return. Some good form towards end of last season and she's not ruled out on her return.
6
7th (6) (50/1 -127%) Smart Connection
50
50/1(-127%)
(6) Smart Connection 50/1, After a run on the Flat, left his previous hurdles form behind when causing an 80/1 upset in handicap at Cartmel (22.1f) in August, edging ahead close home. Task is now to build on that. 80-1 win at Cartmel in August; now needs to prove that performance was no one-off.
10
8th (10) (22/1 +12%) Oliver's Island
22
22/1(+12%)
(10) Oliver's Island 22/1, Returned to winning ways with a narrow success at this C&D in December but not in the same form both starts since. Has edged back down in the weights at least, so he's capable of getting involved if ready to go after 9 months off. A break may have helped and he won off this mark over C&D last December; not discounted.
1
9th (1) (17/2 -42%) Dynamic Kate
8.5
17/2(-42%)
(1) Dynamic Kate 17/2, Back to best following another wind op when successful at Worcester (23f) in August and similar form in defeat since, found to have been struck into when fourth at Stratford (22f) last month. Can give another good account. Won at Worcester in August and has continued in pretty good form since; a possible.
3
10th (3) (10/1 +50%) Aire Valley Lad
10
10/1(+50%)
(3) Aire Valley Lad 10/1, Belatedly opened chase account at Wetherby (24.2f) in December. However, ended last season out of form and has finished down the field back over hurdles on his last 2 starts, though probably needed the run after 5 months off at Sedgefield last time. Has dropped down the weights and a market check is advised but a return to form is needed.
11
|DQ| (11) (40/1 +20%) Dr Lockdown
40
40/1(+20%)
(11) Dr Lockdown 40/1, Maiden pointer who showed little in his 4 outings last season. After 6 months off and with cheekpieces applied, pulled up on handicap debut at Perth in September, though hinted at ability before dropping away 3 out. Has work to do from out of the weights. Lightly raced but considerable improvement is needed to win this from 7lb out of handicap.
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Smart Connection produced a shock at 80/1 when getting up to score by a neck over 2m6f at Cartmel in August and he is an interesting contender off a 2lb higher rating. However, he may have to give best to MASTERDREAM, who did it very nicely when scoring by over five lengths at Hereford earlier in the month and he escapes a penalty for that conditional jockeys' handicap victory. High Grounds can fight it out for the minor honours, as he goes in first-time cheekpieces.
Upped in trip, MASTERDREAM showed improved form back over hurdles when landing a conditionals/amateurs event at Hereford 10 days ago and he can follow up racing off the same mark. Diamond Twin could be the main danger as he goes up in trip for his handicap debut, with Dynamic Kate completing the shortlist.
Last week's Hereford scorer MASTERDREAM (nap) escapes a penalty and he'll take plenty of beating if in the same form here.
(9) Isabella Bee 4/1, Improved for her leading yard since switched to handicaps, narrowly denied at Newton Abbot before scoring twice in quick succession at Uttoxeter last month. Should go well stepping up in trip for hat-trick bid. Won twice in six days at Uttoxeter (2m) and is likely to be suited by this longer trip.
8
2nd (8) (13/2 -44%) Jaminska
6.5
13/2(-44%)
(8) Jaminska 13/2, Built on her debut promise when landing 2m C&D juvenile (heavy) in January. Not seen since but she appeals as one who should have more to offer in handicaps. Clear winner of Hereford fillies' race in January; must be considered on handicap debut.
3
3rd (3) (17/2 +58%) No No Tonic
8.5
17/2(+58%)
(3) No No Tonic 17/2, Dual winner at Wincanton last term but ended the season out of sorts and hasn't particularly sparkled in a pair of starts this term. Slipping back down the weights but others are more persuasive. Well handicapped on her two eased-down wins in late 2022; needs to better recent efforts.
11
4th (11) (8/1 +27%) Our Nel
8
8/1(+27%)
(11) Our Nel 8/1, Fair form shown in bumpers and when placed in maiden hurdles at Worcester and Market Rasen. Could do with settling better but still in the picture now going handicapping. Made the frame over 2m on first two hurdling starts; open to improvement in handicaps.
10
5th (10) (11/2 +61%) Come On Du Berlais
5.5
11/2(+61%)
(10) Come On Du Berlais 11/2, Bumper winner for Gordon Elliott has made the placings on all 5 starts for current connections (formerly in partnership with Fergal O'Brien), including on handicap debut at Hereford last month. Enters calculations. Ran well on last month's handicap debut but now 0-8 over hurdles; others preferred.
4
6th (4) (16/1 -78%) Pure Theatre
16
16/1(-78%)
(4) Pure Theatre 16/1, Off mark at Exeter in April before doubling her tally at Fontwell in May. Perhaps feeling the effects of busy spell when only third in 4-runner event at Worceser (20f, good, 7/2) 166 days ago. Worth market check on return. Dual winner in the spring, latterly on handicap debut; not yet fully exposed.
5
7th (5) (22/1 -57%) Heure De Gloire
22
22/1(-57%)
(5) Heure De Gloire 22/1, Justified support to land 2m handicap hurdle at Leicester in February but wasn't in same form at Fontwell on final outing last season. Needs a couple of these to falter after 8 months off. Won off reduced mark in February but absent since lesser effort the following month.
6
8th (6) (3/1 +40%) Obsessedwithyou
3
3/1(+40%)
(6) Obsessedwithyou 3/1, Won junior events at Wetherby and Hereford last time and again ran well when fourth on handicap debut at Cheltenham (16.8f, good) in April. This is tougher but she holds place claims on return. Creditable fourth in valuable fillies' handicap at Cheltenham in April; high on the list.
1
9th (1) (16/1 -100%) Parikarma
16
16/1(-100%)
(1) Parikarma 16/1, Three-time winner on Flat who got off the mark over timber over 2m here on second hurdles outing. Took a step forward when runner-up here in April and she's respected now handicapping with recent Flat run under her belt. Took pretty well to hurdling last season and won a 2m novice here; handicap debut today.
2
10th (2) (28/1 -100%) Weseekherthere
28
28/1(-100%)
(2) Weseekherthere 28/1, Back on the up when winning novice event at Bellewstown (20.4f, good) in August. Dismal effort switched to a handicap last time, though, and is best watched having since left Gordon Elliott. Bumper/maiden hurdle winner in Ireland this season; makes stable debut today.
12
11th (12) (11/1 +39%) Atjima
11
11/1(+39%)
(12) Atjima 11/1, Bumper winner who opened her account over hurdles in 2½m Ffos Las handicap in March. Not completely disgraced both runs after at Taunton and Ludlow but she still seems a touch tricky to catch right and others make more appeal. Improved to cause 20-1 surprise in March; ended last season with two lesser efforts.
13
|PU| (13) (50/1 -52%) Chinook
50
50/1(-52%)
(13) Chinook 50/1, Ex-Irish mare ran well on second start for this stable when fifth at Ludlow (21.2f, good to soft) in April. Faller at Ffos as last time but isn't completely discounted on return from summer break. Ran quite well when fifth at Ludlow in April but not seen since a fall the following month.
15
|PU| (15) (66/1 +0%) Miss Harriett
66
66/1(+0%)
(15) Miss Harriett 66/1, Nineteen-race maiden under RUles but held been holding her form well enough at a low level when last seen in spring 2022. Out of handicap and has lengthy absence to overcome here, though. Good second of 18 in April 2022 but not seen again since and 12lb wrong here.
16
|PU| (16) (200/1 -100%) Dolly Bird
200
200/1(-100%)
(16) Dolly Bird 200/1, No promise in a bumper and 3 starts over hurdles to date. Well out of the weights for this handicap debut. Showed no promise in three 2m maiden/novice hurdles last season; 21lb wrong here.
LTO Selection:
16:05 Taunton Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 19f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
ISABELLA BEE justified her very short odds to complete a double at Uttoxeter in September and she is now asked to compete off a 7lb higher mark. The daughter of Westerner could continue her improvement today and she looks the one to beat. Sinndarella was victorious by a length over 2m6f at Cartmel in August and could have a say off a 4lb higher rating, while Obsessedwithyou would be foolish to dismiss after her good fourth in a Grade 3 at Cheltenham when last seen in April.
A competitive mares handicap in which JAMINSKA is fancied to make a successful transition to handicap company after a trio of encouraging runs last season. Isabella Bee has the benefit of race fitness on her side and looks a major threat in bidding for the hat-trick, with Come On du Berlais, Our Nel and Parikarma others to consider.
Preference is for handicap debutante JAMINSKA (nap), who was 5l too good for second choice Obsessedwithyou at Hereford in January.
(1) Montecristo Gold 7/2, Took a small step forward in first-time blinkers when third of 9 in nursery at this course (7f, 17/2) 12 days ago. The runner-up has already franked that form, so must enter calculations. Form of latest 7f course third boosted by second winning since; 1m should suit; considered.
5
2nd (5) (7/2 +13%) Rising Force
3.5
7/2(+13%)
(5) Rising Force 7/2, Course winner who wasn't disgraced when fifth of 11 in nursery at Kempton (7f) 59 days ago, keeping on without being unduly punished. Expected to go well again. 7f course win in September; respectable runs later that month; tackles 1m for first time.
2
3rd (2) (15/2 -25%) Gregorina
7.5
15/2(-25%)
(2) Gregorina 15/2, Lightly-raced maiden. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, sixth of 9 in nursery at Newcastle (8f, 7/2) 13 days ago. Makes polytrack debut and has possibilities if building on earlier promise. Sixth on nursery debut but jockey booking and blinkers possible reasons for better today.
4
4th (4) (11/1 +31%) Cowboy Stuff
11
11/1(+31%)
(4) Cowboy Stuff 11/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 6 in minor event (125/1) at Brighton (8f, heavy) 28 days ago. Wears first-time cheekpieces for handicap debut. Modest form in four qualifying runs; cheekpieces are added for handicap debut.
3
5th (3) (13/2 +7%) Maverick Style
6.5
13/2(+7%)
(3) Maverick Style 13/2, Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable fifth of 12 in nursery at Kempton (8f, 14/1) 31 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Failed to improve for step up to 1m on nursery debut; cheekpieces need to give her a lift.
9
6th (9) (9/1 +64%) Tenyatta
9
9/1(+64%)
(9) Tenyatta 9/1, 28/1, ninth of 12 in nursery at Kempton (8f) 31 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. No impact in four nurseries and another here who needs to improve for headgear.
6
7th (6) (25/1 -25%) Bramble Jelly
25
25/1(-25%)
(6) Bramble Jelly 25/1, Looks limited on early evidence. First-time cheekpieces need to bring about improvement. Well held, including in nurseries; first-time cheekpieces need to spark improvement.
7
8th (7) (4/1 +27%) Aspire To Glory
4
4/1(+27%)
(7) Aspire To Glory 4/1, Creditable fifth of 9 in nursery at this course (7f, 11/1) 12 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. 1m may suit but Montecristo Gold holds him on recent 7f course form; cheekpieces go on.
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9th (8) (12/1 -33%) Hope Joanna
12
12/1(-33%)
(8) Hope Joanna 12/1, Down the field in maiden/novice events so improvement required on nursery debut. In good hands and could improve now handicapping for the first time.
LTO Selection:
16:30 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
Rising Force won here when wearing a first-time hood in September and hasn't been disgraced in two starts since, suggesting he could have some say in the finish. Hope Joanna has shown some ability despite failing to handle the heavy ground at Redcar, and she could go well on her nursery debut, but a chance is taken on GREGORINA. Her Newcastle third may be the best form on offer and first-time blinkers may bring her back to that level.
RISING FORCE was unlucky to bump into a big improver on his penultimate start and, having shaped as if still in good form at Kempton since, he remains of interest. Montecristo Gold and Gregorina look most interesting of the opposition.
The way MONTECRISTO GOLD kept on for third over 7f here last time suggested 1m could suit him and he can get off the mark.
(9) Rochelle 4/11, Promising Scissor Kick filly who shaped well when third of 17 in maiden at Newmarket (7f, good to firm, 10/3) on her debut 47 days ago. Sets a good standard. Promising third of 17 on 7f Newmarket debut; the one to beat with improvement likely.
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2nd (7) (9/1 +10%) Post Rider
9
9/1(+10%)
(7) Post Rider 9/1, Foaled May 3. Postponed filly. Half-sister to winner up to 11.4f Geelong and 2-y-o 6f winner Wyoming. Considered newcomer. Reasonable pedigree and needs monitoring in the betting.
2
3rd (2) (15/2 -50%) Born A Rebel
7.5
15/2(-50%)
(2) Born A Rebel 15/2, 50/1, fifth of 6 in maiden at Nottingham (8.3f, heavy) on debut 43 days ago. Needs to build on it. Showed a bit when fifth of seven on turf debut; dam AW winner.
11
4th (11) (40/1 +39%) Sky Blue Dreams
40
40/1(+39%)
(11) Sky Blue Dreams 40/1, 22/1, seventh of 10 in maiden at this course (6f) on debut 14 days ago. Needs to take a big step forward. Beaten 12l on 6f course debut and Kieran O'Neill on stablemate Dusk Dame this time.
5
5th (5) (11/1 +21%) Kingmont
11
11/1(+21%)
(5) Kingmont 11/1, Foaled February 22. €22,000 yearling, Calyx filly. Dam, 13.3f/1¾m winner, half-sister to smart winner up to 9.4f Lat Hawill. Possibilities. Some paper appeal and one to note in the betting.
12
6th (12) (10/1 -33%) They
10
10/1(-33%)
(12) They 10/1, Foaled April 8. £5,000 yearling, Mayson filly. Closely related to 1m winner Mintnthat. Dam twice-raced half-sister to smart 1¼m winner (stayed 1½m) Linguistic. One to note on her debut. Newcomer from a good stable; the betting should help guide to expectations.
3
7th (3) (80/1 -21%) Bumblebee Bullet
80
80/1(-21%)
(3) Bumblebee Bullet 80/1, Twice-raced filly. 11/1, seventh of 9 in maiden at Newcastle (6f) 16 days ago. Lots to find on form. Well held in two runs this autumn and likely booked for another struggle.
4
8th (4) (28/1 -155%) Dusk Dame
28
28/1(-155%)
(4) Dusk Dame 28/1, Foaled March 7. Twilight Son filly. Dam 6f winner. Wears tongue strap. No forlorn hope. Tongue-tied on debut but the yard does well with 2yos; betting should guide.
10
9th (10) (150/1 -50%) Rosadilly
150
150/1(-50%)
(10) Rosadilly 150/1, Twice-raced filly. 25/1, eleventh of 12 in maiden at Kempton (6f) 64 days ago. Down the field in two outings over 6f at the end of the summer.
6
10th (6) (200/1 -203%) Origin Of Storms
200
200/1(-203%)
(6) Origin Of Storms 200/1, 1,000Y. Half-sister to useful 12.4f-2m winner Murau (by Mukhadram). Dam, 2m winner, half-sister to very smart winner up to 14.6f Craigsteel out of smart maiden Applecross. Others appeal more on this occasion. Bred for further; likely outsider on debut.
LTO Selection:
17:00 Chelmsford Maiden (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
ROCHELLE failed to justify favouritism on her debut over 7f at Newmarket in September but still shaped with plenty of promise in third and should have learned plenty from that experience. This looks a good opportunity for her to make it second-time lucky, with possibly most to fear from Dusk Dame and Kingmont. Market support for either of those two newcomers would be very interesting, especially the latter whose dam was Listed-placed and won at this venue.
ROCHELLE made a promising start when third in a big-field Newmarket maiden and looks very much the way to go here with improvement on the cards. Newcomers They and Post Rider are interesting and need monitoring in the betting.
This looks a good opportunity for ROCHELLE to build on her promising debut third at Newmarket.
(3) Rogue Thunder 5/2, Thrice-raced maiden. Tongue strap on for 1st time, fourth of 10 in minor event (15/2) at Newcastle (6f), doing too much too soon. Off 8 months/had wind op and not dismissed. Consistent in three runs; possibilities if he shows any improvement for wind surgery.
2
2nd (2) (11/8 +39%) Moon Flight
1.375
11/8(+39%)
(2) Moon Flight 11/8, Fair gelding. 9/4 and hooded for 1st time, good second of 4 in minor event at Newcastle (7.1f) 9 days ago. Big shout with the headgear retained. Frustrating sort; major player on ratings but hasn't progressed and comes with risk.
10
3rd (10) (12/1 -41%) David's Diva
12
12/1(-41%)
(10) David's Diva 12/1, Twice-raced maiden. 17/2, good third of 13 in maiden at Southwell (8.1f), nearest finish. Off 9 months so needs to hit the ground running. Showed ability in two AW races last winter; likely player if returning in similar form.
4
4th (4) (150/1 -500%) Wee Geordie
150
150/1(-500%)
(4) Wee Geordie 150/1, Last of 12 in maiden at Windsor (6f, good to firm, 66/1) on debut 38 days ago. Inauspicious debut in 6f maiden at Windsor.
7
5th (7) (9/2 +18%) Fianian
4.5
9/2(+18%)
(7) Fianian 9/2, Twice-raced maiden. First run since leaving Sean Davis when good second of 12 in minor event at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 7/2) 20 days ago. One for the shortlist. Comfortably held on sole Irish start; fared much better at Wolverhampton for new stable.
1
6th (1) (12/1 -85%) Maruna
12
12/1(-85%)
(1) Maruna 12/1, 1 win from 2 runs this year. 5/1, won 4-runner minor event at Newcastle (8f) 13 days ago, kept up to work. Open to improvement but this demands more under her penalty. Not far behind Fianian at Wolverhampton, then won at Newcastle; may improve further.
9
7th (9) (50/1 -213%) Button Bay
50
50/1(-213%)
(9) Button Bay 50/1, 6/1, eighth of 10 in minor event at Catterick (6f, heavy) on debut 26 days ago. Attracted support at Catterick and is evidently thought capable of better.
8
8th (8) (17/2 -21%) Tayanna
8.5
17/2(-21%)
(8) Tayanna 17/2, 150/1, sixth of 14 in minor event at Kempton (8f) on her belated debut 10 days ago. This Sepoy mare can go well again. Encouraging effort (sixth of 14) at Kempton last week on belated debut.
6
9th (6) (20/1 +9%) Maurices Men
20
20/1(+9%)
(6) Maurices Men 20/1, Twice-raced maiden. 6/1, fifth of 8 in seller at Leicester (7f, heavy) 30 days ago. Significantly more is required. Modest RPRs in AW novice event and turf seller.
11
10th (11) (200/1 -400%) Won't Stand Down
200
200/1(-400%)
(11) Won't Stand Down 200/1, Ninth of 12 in minor event at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 20/1) on debut 20 days ago. Finished behind two of these rivals at Wolverhampton on debut.
5
11th (5) (250/1 -150%) Bringhomethebacon
250
250/1(-150%)
(5) Bringhomethebacon 250/1, Twice-raced maiden. Last of 7 in minor event (125/1) at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 44 days ago. Significantly up in trip with work to do. Has trailed home last in a couple of 5f races.
LTO Selection:
17:30 Chelmsford Stakes (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Mick Appleby has been in amongst the winners recently and MARUNA contributed with a Newcastle victory earlier in the month. She travelled well throughout that day so the drop back in trip should not be an issue. David's Diva stayed on strongly when third at Southwell and should go well if getting a strong pace to aim at, though Moon Flight seems a bigger danger on the back of his latest second.
MOON FLIGHT showed the benefit of a hood when runner-up at Newcastle last time and can get off the mark here with the headgear again sported. Tayanna is next on the list on the back of her encouraging debut sixth, with Newcastle scorer Maruna and the returning David's Diva also in the mix.
The wind tweak may well enable ROGUE THUNDER to show some progress and get off the mark. David's Diva is second choice.
(11) Engelbert 11/2, Good second of 11 in handicap (12/1) at Newcastle (7.1f) 27 days ago, having to pick way through. Still not fully exposed and likely to go close. Likely player if transferring his Tapeta form back to Polytrack.
7
1st (7) (4/1 -20%) Riot
4
4/1(-20%)
(7) Riot 4/1, C&D winner. Creditable length fifth of 12 to Sir Oliver in handicap (9/2) at Lingfield (7f, AW) 9 days ago, running on. Shortlist material. Ended up with too much to do in the Lingfield event won by Sir Oliver; major player.
10
2nd (10) (11/1 -69%) Hot Chesnut
11
11/1(-69%)
(10) Hot Chesnut 11/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Newbury in July. Creditable fourth of 11 in handicap (11/1) at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) 40 days ago, running on late. Worthy of consideration. Won at this track on last AW appearance; ran well in latest turf race.
4
3rd (4) (5/1 +38%) G'Daay
5
5/1(+38%)
(4) G'Daay 5/1, 3-time C&D winner. Latest win at Epsom in July. 9/1, creditable fourth of 11 in handicap at this C&D 33 days ago. Should remain competitive. Three-time C&D scorer who has a fighting chance off current mark.
1
4th (1) (7/2 +42%) Sir Oliver
3.5
7/2(+42%)
(1) Sir Oliver 7/2, C&D winner. 10/3, won 12-runner handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW) 9 days ago. Carries penalty but likely to be on the premises again. Carries a penalty for Lingfield win but is still favourably treated on peak form.
9
5th (9) (22/1 +33%) Eden Storm
22
22/1(+33%)
(9) Eden Storm 22/1, Lightly-raced winner. Last of 11 in handicap (28/1) at Kempton (7f) 31 days ago, slowly away. Others have achieved more. Has failed to beat a rival in two handicap attempts.
3
6th (3) (22/1 -100%) Revolutionise
22
22/1(-100%)
(3) Revolutionise 22/1, C&D winner. 7/2, creditable second of 7 in handicap at this C&D. Off 7 months. Can make his presence felt if fully tuned up. Fresh when gaining last success; interesting on return from layoff.
5
7th (5) (28/1 -75%) Jilly Cooper
28
28/1(-75%)
(5) Jilly Cooper 28/1, 11/1, tailed-off last of 12 to Sir Oliver in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW) 9 days ago, very slowly away. Not easy to make a case for. Blew the start and trailed throughout last time; not without risk.
8
8th (8) (50/1 -25%) Little Boy Blue
50
50/1(-25%)
(8) Little Boy Blue 50/1, 28/1, eleventh of 17 in handicap at Newmarket (7f, heavy) 12 days ago. Needs to do more. Something to find on the balance of last few turf efforts.
2
9th (2) (17/2 +23%) Maxi Boy
8.5
17/2(+23%)
(2) Maxi Boy 17/2, Seventeen runs since last win in 2019. 16/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at Epsom (7f, good to firm) 46 days ago. Visor on 1st time. Needs headgear to perk him up. 0-21 since debut win but has possibilities if taking well to new headgear.
6
10th (6) (5/1 +38%) Society Lion
5
5/1(+38%)
(6) Society Lion 5/1, Latest win at Windsor in July. 3/1, below form third of 6 in handicap at Brighton (6f, good) 74 days ago, slowly away. Stable is going well, so he's likely to get back on track after a break. Has gained last three wins over 6f; others may see this race out better.
LTO Selection:
18:00 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Revolutionise was a model of consistency earlier in the year, as he hasn't finished out of the top three in his last five starts, and should go well on his return to action. However, the vote goes to HOT CHESNUT, who was a close-up fourth in a class 3 event at Newmarket last month and she was only raised 1lb for that effort. The daughter of Camacho struck over C&D in June and could be the one to beat. G'daay completes the shortlist.
RIOT is on a handy mark and finished to good effect behind Sir Oliver at Lingfield last week, so he's fancied to reverse form with that rival, who is also respected. Engelbert is less exposed than the aforementioned pair, so he warrants interest, too.
Fresh following an absence, this may prove the time to catch REVOLUTIONISE. Riot is feared most.
(2) Poetic Jack 11/1, Modest maiden who ran well when third of 8 in C&D handicap (6/1) 19 days ago. He's still lightly raced enough to think he may have an even bigger effort in him. Finished third over C&D most recently and may take another step forward; shortlisted.
6
2nd (6) (17/2 -21%) Little Red Dancer
8.5
17/2(-21%)
(6) Little Red Dancer 17/2, Winner at Catterick in May. Good third of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (6f, 28/1) 9 days ago. Player if backing that up. Creditable third over 6f at Newcastle last week; place claims.
1
3rd (1) (4/6 +39%) Intoxicata
0.666667
4/6(+39%)
(1) Intoxicata 4/6, 3 wins from 12 runs this year, latest at Lingfield in November. Failed to complete the hat-trick at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 3 days ago but ran well nonetheless and remains of interest under another penalty. Clear second over 8.5f on Monday when bidding for hat-trick all wins at 7f; respected.
9
4th (9) (40/1 -43%) Dazzerling
40
40/1(-43%)
(9) Dazzerling 40/1, Remains a maiden after 20 Flat runs. 14/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW) 9 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Chance depends on whether the return to 7f helps; 0-20.
8
5th (8) (15/2 +46%) Brazen Arrow
7.5
15/2(+46%)
(8) Brazen Arrow 15/2, One win from 40 Flat runs. Twenty six runs since that win in 2022 but posted a good third of 10 in handicap at this C&D last week. Placed over C&D last Thursday but strike-rate remains poor.
7
6th (7) (16/1 +11%) Vintage Fashion
16
16/1(+11%)
(7) Vintage Fashion 16/1, 25/1, first run since leaving Denis Quinn when fourth of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW) 9 days ago. Entitled to strip fitter for that and could have a say. Still a maiden but ran encouragingly at Lingfield last week on debut for new yard.
3
7th (3) (9/2 +0%) Last Date
4.5
9/2(+0%)
(3) Last Date 9/2, C&D winner. Nineteen runs since last win in 2021 but posted another good effort when fourth of 8 in handicap at this C&D 19 days ago. Should remain competitive. Losing run is mounting up but he remains on a workable mark; suited by Chelmsford.
5
8th (5) (80/1 -100%) Shorts On
80
80/1(-100%)
(5) Shorts On 80/1, Latest win at Yarmouth in June but capitulated very tamely over C&D last week. Won at Yarmouth in June; hasn't matched that form since.
10
9th (10) (150/1 -127%) Ritarocks
150
150/1(-127%)
(10) Ritarocks 150/1, Little show in varied events, including in handicaps. Has little worthwhile form.
4
10th (4) (125/1 -89%) Withy Rock
125
125/1(-89%)
(4) Withy Rock 125/1, Has yet to better poor form and ran below her best in a seller here last week. Sole placed effort came in seller; weak claims.
LTO Selection:
18:30 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
Poetic Jack put in a solid effort to hit the frame over C&D last month and he has to be respected off the same mark. However, preference is for BRAZEN ARROW, who was far from disgraced in third over C&D last week and is now competing off a 1lb lower rating. The five-year-old looks ready to strike, while Little Red Dancer was third in a bunched finish at Newcastle recently and is another to note.
INTOXICATA is improving quickly and is taken to make it 3 wins from her last 4 outings. Poetic Jack is still lightly raced enough to think he may have an even bigger effort in his locker, while Last Date is going through a good spell at the moment and ought to remain competitive.
In-form INTOXICATA holds particularly strong claims back over 7f turned out quickly. Poetic Jack is second choice.
(2) Adace 3/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Windsor in August. Creditable third of 7 in handicap at this course (8f, 5/1) 14 days ago. Merits consideration. Close third over 1m here last time; likely player if coping with drop back in trip.
3
2nd (3) (7/2 -5%) Pontius
3.5
7/2(-5%)
(3) Pontius 7/2, Respectable third of 11 in handicap (5/2) at this C&D when last seen 15 months ago. Claims if fit enough do himself justice, but chances are he will come on for the run. Maiden; absent since his creditable third over C&D in August 2022; market helpful.
9
3rd (9) (16/1 +20%) College Wizard
16
16/1(+20%)
(9) College Wizard 16/1, 80/1 and blinkered for 1st time, good fourth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 10 days ago, slowly away. That represented a step back in the right direction. Appeared to run well at Wolverhampton last week but isn't sure to back up that form.
7
4th (7) (7/1 +13%) Safe Passage
7
7/1(+13%)
(7) Safe Passage 7/1, Fourth of 9 in handicap at this course (8f, 25/1) 12 days ago. No more than an each-way squeak. Maiden; signs of retaining ability here this month; well treated on peak effort.
8
5th (8) (15/2 +17%) Fast Flo
7.5
15/2(+17%)
(8) Fast Flo 15/2, Remains a maiden after 21 Flat runs. Good fourth of 10 in handicap at this C&D (10/1) 7 days ago. Place possibilities. In-form maiden who made the frame in C&D contests the last twice; now 0-21.
4
6th (4) (7/2 -40%) Outreach
3.5
7/2(-40%)
(4) Outreach 7/2, Good second of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 10/3) 23 days ago, never nearer. Expected to be bang there. Nearly opened his account in 7f event at Wolverhampton last month; possibilities.
1
7th (1) (12/1 -9%) Indie Skies
12
12/1(-9%)
(1) Indie Skies 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 14/1, creditable fourth of 8 in handicap at this course (6f) 19 days ago. Others make more appeal from a win perspective. Encouraging handicap debut here (6f) last month; out of a 7f winner; interesting.
6
8th (6) (50/1 -52%) Kangaroo
50
50/1(-52%)
(6) Kangaroo 50/1, 10/1 and visored for 1st time/tongue strap on for 1st time, ninth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 15 days ago. Readily passed over. Poor chance on his handicap form.
5
9th (5) (14/1 +58%) Macho Mania
14
14/1(+58%)
(5) Macho Mania 14/1, 22/1, ninth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 3 days ago. Cheekpieces back on and this 14-race maiden looks vulnerable. Inconsistent maiden; unappealing.
10
10th (10) (100/1 -52%) Craggy Range
100
100/1(-52%)
(10) Craggy Range 100/1, Visored for 1st time, first run since leaving Ed Walker when ninth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 33/1). Off 94 days and back down in trip. Easy enough to look elsewhere. Holds weak claims on form; second start for new yard.
LTO Selection:
19:00 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
This looks like an open contest, so marginal preference is for ADACE, who finished a close-up third over a mile here earlier in the month and she has been left on the same mark. The daughter of Adaay ought to go very close. Pontius failed to justify favouritism over C&D in August, but still put in a pleasing display to hit the frame and has to be considered. Outreach and Safe Passage are others to watch out for.
OUTREACH posted his best effort yet when going close at Wolverhampton last month and is taken to open his account off an unchanged mark. Next on the list is Adace, who was beaten less than a length into third over a mile here last time and shouldn't be inconvenienced by this drop back in trip. College Wizard and Fast Flo both make some each-way appeal, while Pontius would be a serious threat if resuming from a 15-month absence in top form.
Having gone close to winning his latest race, OUTREACH may be ready to strike. Indie Skies is feared most.
(7) Impeach 11/1, Nineteen runs since last win in 2022. Respectable third of 7 in claimer (18/1) at Kempton (6f) 22 days ago. Operating below best at present. On career-low mark and better signs when third in 6f claimer latest; not discounted.
6
2nd (6) (22/1 -38%) Kessaar Power
22
22/1(-38%)
(6) Kessaar Power 22/1, C&D winner. 66/1, last of 13 in handicap at Newmarket (5f, soft) 13 days ago. Visor back on. Others more persuasive. Won twice for different yard earlier in year but patchy form since and others more likely.
2
3rd (2) (11/4 +50%) Tyger Bay
2.75
11/4(+50%)
(2) Tyger Bay 11/4, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. Below form third of 10 in handicap at Kempton (6f, 9/1) 29 days ago. Not one to write off. On a dangerous mark but needs to step up on recent efforts (well-held third latest).
4
4th (4) (25/1 -56%) Em Jay Kay
25
25/1(-56%)
(4) Em Jay Kay 25/1, Ninth of 10 in handicap (18/1) at this C&D 14 days ago. Others make more appeal. Two AW wins last winter but well held on recent return from break.
9
5th (9) (6/4 +14%) Maxzeno
1.5
6/4(+14%)
(9) Maxzeno 6/4, 11/2, respectable fourth of 13 in handicap at Newmarket (5f, soft) 13 days ago, left poorly placed. Has slipped to a good mark and looked back in top form last time, so worth taking a chance on. Promising fourth over 5f on turf latest; runner-up both AW starts; major player.
5
6th (5) (9/2 +47%) Belle Fourche
4.5
9/2(+47%)
(5) Belle Fourche 9/2, 3/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 21 days ago, meeting trouble. In top form prior to latest outing and should be right back on her game. Back to form when placed twice last month (including C&D) and excuses latest; respected.
11
7th (11) (16/1 +20%) Porfin
16
16/1(+20%)
(11) Porfin 16/1, Latest win at Newmarket in August. Eleventh of 12 in handicap at Newmarket (6f, good, 7/1) 90 days ago, hampered. Type to bounce back quickly. Plenty of good runs on turf this summer but off since lesser run in August; might need it.
10
8th (10) (50/1 -100%) Mellys Flyer
50
50/1(-100%)
(10) Mellys Flyer 50/1, Sixth of 10 in handicap (22/1) at this C&D 14 days ago. Has a bit to prove at present. Five wins for George Scott but hasn't threatened in three runs for this yard.
3
9th (3) (40/1 -100%) Midnightattheoasis
40
40/1(-100%)
(3) Midnightattheoasis 40/1, Lightly-raced winner. 3¾ lengths sixth of 8 to Kessaar Power in handicap at this C&D (5/1). Off 8 months. First run for yard after leaving Charles Hills (has also been gelded). Worth a market check. Won AW maiden in January but off eight months ahead of this first run for new yard.
1
10th (1) (20/1 -43%) Inanna
20
20/1(-43%)
(1) Inanna 20/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. Last of 6 in handicap at this course (7f, 12/1) 9 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Others make more appeal. 0-14 since debut win and below par since 6f turf second in September; tongue-tie goes on.
8
11th (8) (28/1 -27%) Afterlife
28
28/1(-27%)
(8) Afterlife 28/1, Hooded for 1st time, respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at this course (7f, 50/1) 14 days ago, not clear run. Shouldn't be written off just yet. Has struggled in sprint handicaps this year but slightly better signs for new yard lately.
LTO Selection:
19:30 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
In an open event, a chance can be taken on TYGER BAY. Conrad Allen's charge, who is now 8lb below his last winning mark, was not disgraced in a sprint series qualifier at Kempton last month and must hold solid claims on that form. The unexposed Maxzeno, who is distantly related to smart sprinter Danzeno, ought to prove better than his current mark and must enter calculations. Others to note include Habooba and Impeach.
MAXZENO is leniently treated and shaped well from a poor position at Newmarket 13 days ago, so he's worth chancing having his first go on polytrack (good efforts both outings on tapeta). Belle Fourche is very much of interest on the back of an excusable run and Tyger Bay isn't without hope dropping in grade.
The vote goes the way of MAXZENO who shaped quite well when fourth over 5f at Newmarket recently and is another 2lb lower here.
(6) Darlo Pride 4/1, Course winner (6f) in September who arrives on back of creditable second of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW) 9 days ago. Visor on 1st time. Shortlisted. Won over 6f here in September; went close again last week; visor on, blinkers off; player.
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2nd (7) (12/1 -118%) Q Twenty Boy
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12/1(-118%)
(7) Q Twenty Boy 12/1, Course winner (6f) in September. Creditable second of 8 in handicap at this course (6f, 10/3) 35 days ago. Can race off same mark and must enter calculations. Won and second over 6f here last twice; just as good at 5f; should go well.
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3rd (1) (10/3 +39%) Cabeza De Llave
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(1) Cabeza De Llave 10/3, C&D winner. Seventh of 10 in handicap (7/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 26 days ago. Others preferred. Hasn't threatened lately but did spring a 50-1 surprise over C&D last November.
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4th (5) (3/1 +25%) Lion Ring
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3/1(+25%)
(5) Lion Ring 3/1, Belatedly off the mark over C&D last month and backed that up with good third at Lingfield (5f) 11 days ago. Should give another good account. Off mark at 35th attempt when scoring over C&D last month; third since; thereabouts again.
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5th (8) (6/1 +8%) Universal Grace
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6/1(+8%)
(8) Universal Grace 6/1, C&D winner. Winner here in September. Bit below form fifth of 9 in handicap (7/2) at this C&D 14 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Form of C&D win in September boosted but hasn't reproduced it in two runs since.
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6th (10) (20/1 +20%) Battle Point
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20/1(+20%)
(10) Battle Point 20/1, One win from 22 Flat runs. 25/1, creditable 2 lengths sixth of 11 to Lion Ring in handicap at this C&D 28 days ago. Others look better treated. 1 lb out of the weights. Made all at Lingfield (AW) in April but hasn't built on it since.
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7th (4) (20/1 -43%) Triple Jaye
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20/1(-43%)
(4) Triple Jaye 20/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. First run since leaving Tim Easterby when fifth of 7 in handicap at this C&D (22/1) 6 days ago. Others more appealing. Fair first run for new yard last week but mark due to be 2lb lower from Saturday..
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8th (11) (18/1 +28%) Miss Marianne
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18/1(+28%)
(11) Miss Marianne 18/1, 40/1, 2¼ lengths eighth of 11 to Lion Ring in handicap at this C&D 28 days ago. Still looking for first success. 1 lb out of the weights. Not fully exposed and might have needed latest outing after a six month break.
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9th (3) (28/1 -40%) Due Date
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28/1(-40%)
(3) Due Date 28/1, Visored for 1st time tongue strap on for 1st time, last of 6 in handicap at this C&D (40/1) 19 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Out the back in three runs for new yard last month; can only watch at present.
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10th (2) (9/1 -50%) Sparked
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9/1(-50%)
(2) Sparked 9/1, Back to winning ways at Bath (5.1f) in September and only narrowly failed to add to that success in Lingfield handicap (6f, AW) 20 days ago. 2 lb higher now but looks sure to go well again. Close second over 6f on AW latest and has done her winning at 5f; player.
LTO Selection:
20:00 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
The vote goes to DARLO PRIDE, who has been a model of consistency in recent starts. The son of Outstrip, a course winner on his penultimate outing, is able to compete off an unchanged mark having hit the woodwork at Lingfield last time, and the first-time visor could bring about further improvement. Q Twenty Boy and Lion Ring also arrive in good form and are taken seriously.
Plenty with claims here including DARLO PRIDE, who has upped his game in recent starts and remains on a workable mark. He gets the nod. Sparked and Lion Ring rate the principal dangers.
Solid DARLO PRIDE (nap) hasn't finished out of the first two in his last four runs and may well be able to get his head back in front.
(7) Stintino Sunset 16/1, Winner at Leicester in August. 9/2, good third of 13 in handicap at Yarmouth (10.1f, soft) 31 days ago, running on. Can make presence felt. In good form on turf lately but hasn't finished in first three in nine AW starts.
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2nd (13) (33/1 +18%) Private Bryan
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33/1(+18%)
(13) Private Bryan 33/1, 50/1, seventh of 10 in handicap at this C&D 6 days ago, slowly away. Readily opposed. 1 lb out of the weights. About 8l behind Silver Bubble over C&D last week and has generally struggled in handicaps.
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3rd (1) (13/8 +7%) Cryptos Dream
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13/8(+7%)
(1) Cryptos Dream 13/8, Resumed progress for current yard in recent starts, scoring at Brighton (9.9f) before taking 6-runner handicap at this course (8f) last week. 5 lb penalty to carry now but looks the one to beat nonetheless. Made it 3-5 for this yard over 1m here last week; just as good at 1m2f; much respected.
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4th (11) (7/1 +7%) Silver Bubble
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7/1(+7%)
(11) Silver Bubble 7/1, Tumbled down the weights and returned to form when close second of 10 in handicap over C&D 6 days ago, slowly away. Can race off same mark and is one for shortlist. All wins on turf but went very close over C&D last week; drawn wide but still a big player.
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5th (3) (5/2 +88%) The Conqueror
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5/2(+88%)
(3) The Conqueror 5/2, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 66/1, last of 11 in handicap at Nottingham (10.2f, heavy) 51 days ago, weakening quickly. Hard to recommend. Three wins in Germany but yet to place in Britain; gelded since last seen seven weeks ago.
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6th (10) (22/1 -10%) Duveen
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22/1(-10%)
(10) Duveen 22/1, Creditable second of 5 in handicap at Yarmouth (11.5f, good to firm, 11/2). Off 154 days. Needs a couple of these to falter. 0-9 and beaten just under 5l when second in June on latest outing.
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7th (5) (16/1 -78%) Iftikhaar
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16/1(-78%)
(5) Iftikhaar 16/1, Good second of 11 in handicap (12/1) at Lingfield (10f, AW) 42 days ago, just failing. Claims if building on that. First promise for this yard when second at Lingfield (1m2f) latest; draw could be tricky.
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8th (2) (7/1 -56%) Egoiste
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7/1(-56%)
(2) Egoiste 7/1, Belatedly off the mark when taking 11-runner handicap over C&D 56 days ago. Just 2 lb higher now and not taken lightly. Form of breakthrough C&D win has taken a few knocks but he did it quite tidily.
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9th (6) (9/1 -64%) Bletchley Storm
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9/1(-64%)
(6) Bletchley Storm 9/1, Fifth of 7 in handicap at this course (8f, 3/1) 14 days ago, nearest finish. Back up in trip. Others preferred. Second off higher marks in the spring but last three efforts were no more than respectable.
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10th (4) (80/1 -60%) Seattle King
80
80/1(-60%)
(4) Seattle King 80/1, Latest win at Brighton in May. 66/1, tenth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f) 37 days ago. Up against it. Two turf wins in spring but out the back in three AW wins this autumn.
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11th (8) (40/1 -100%) Metric
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40/1(-100%)
(8) Metric 40/1, Winner at Leicester in August. Seventh of 10 in handicap (20/1) at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 21 days ago, met some trouble. Makes polytrack debut. Others more persuasive. Came good at Leicester (1m2f) in August but has struggled since.
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12th (16) (50/1 +0%) Andarax
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50/1(+0%)
(16) Andarax 50/1, 22/1, last of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW) 15 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Very hard to make a case for. 1 lb out of the weights. Pulled hard when last of 12 over this trip latest; blinkers need to make a big difference.
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13th (14) (66/1 -100%) Blondelle
66
66/1(-100%)
(14) Blondelle 66/1, Below form sixth of 13 in handicap at Yarmouth (10.1f, soft, 22/1) 31 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Yet to get seriously competitive in her six starts.
LTO Selection:
20:30 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
CRYPTOS DREAM has been in excellent form since coming over from Ireland in August, winning three of her last four starts. Jack Jones' filly has a 5lb penalty to contend with, but that might not be enough to stop her. Egoiste could mount another stern challenge, having struck over C&D in September, though a wide draw is far from ideal. Stintino Sunset, Duveen and Silver Bubble are just a few others to take into consideration.
CRYPTOS DREAM has done really well for her new yard and proved better than ever when winning here last week. She may be able to score again. Silver Bubble and Egoiste head the list of dangers.
Silver Bubble has a strong form chance but her draw could be awkward so she's taken on with the thriving CRYPTOS DREAM.
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