There were 37 Races on Thursday 14th December 2023 across 5 meetings. There was 8 races at Naas, 7 races at Newcastle, 8 races at Taunton, 7 races at Warwick, 7 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Thursday 14th December 2023
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(4) Blood Destiny 10/11, Useful hurdler. Latest win in hurdle at Fairyhouse in January. Off 8 months. Makes chase debut. Up in trip. Has the scope for chasing. Juvenile hurdling season ended in anti-climax, needs to settle better, useful allowance.
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2nd (1) (11/8 +0%) Heart Wood
1.375
11/8(+0%)
(1) Heart Wood 11/8, Promising sort. 11/2, second of 9 in novice chase at this course (20f, soft) 32 days ago, sticking to task. Bold bid expected. Made an encouraging return behind Willie Mullins-trained Grangeclare West at this venue.
3
3rd (3) (12/1 -100%) Spanish Harlem
12
12/1(-100%)
(3) Spanish Harlem 12/1, Useful hurdler. 6/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Cheltenham Festival (20.2f, good to soft), beaten before 2 out. Off 9 months. Makes chase debut. Plenty to prove now on account of last season's disappointing novice hurdling campaign.
2
4th (2) (12/1 -33%) Landrake
12
12/1(-33%)
(2) Landrake 12/1, Useful hurdler. 12/1, fifth of 6 in novice chase at Navan (20f, heavy) on debut over fences 25 days ago. Made a couple of errors during a low-key chasing debut in a Navan race won by a stablemate.
LTO Selection:
11:30 Naas Maiden Chase 20f Race Speed Rating Flow
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HEART WOOD returned from 364 days off when running well in a hot beginners' chase last month. His French form was smart – winning an Auteuil Listed hurdle in March 2022 and while absent for almost a year prior to Naas, he sandwiched two high-class types. He is suited by conditions and is now race-fit. Blood Destiny was Grade 2-placed last April and debuts over fences on reappearance over a distance which could suit. He will be well schooled and receives 8lb but nonetheless cedes experience to the year-older selection. Landrake was a 135-rated hurdler who was well beaten on chase debut while Spanish Harlem, which is rated 131 over hurdles, has plenty to prove in this smart race having been pulled up at Cheltenham.
A strong maiden with all 4 useful over hurdles. Heart Wood had a couple of subsequent winners behind him when second in a novice chase here on his belated return and shades the vote over Blood Destiny.
Blood Destiny may struggle to cope with HEART WOOD who should be better for last month's comeback run.
(4) Quian 13/2, Smart performer on Flat (stays 2m) at one time but seems only modest at best over hurdles. More is needed on his handicap hurdle debut. Showed first significant hurdling promise when fifth in recent Lingfield novice.
7
2nd (7) (15/2 +46%) King's Castle
7.5
15/2(+46%)
(7) King's Castle 15/2, Lightly-raced maiden over hurdles. 4/1, last of 5 in handicap at Wolverhampton (14f) in July. Switches to hurdles and others more persuasive. Fair fourth in C&D novice in February but absent since a very poor Flat run in July.
3
3rd (3) (5/1 +29%) Phoenix Aquilus
5
5/1(+29%)
(3) Phoenix Aquilus 5/1, Fairly useful staying handicapper on Flat at best but just a modest maiden over hurdles. Showed an aptitude for chasing when placed at Ludlow and Hereford last two runs. Solid claims again back in this sphere. Placed in two chases last month and switches back to hurdling on a good mark.
5
4th (5) (5/2 +0%) Johnny Boom
2.5
5/2(+0%)
(5) Johnny Boom 5/2, A fair winner at 12f on Flat for his current yard who also posted a very good second of 15 after 8 months off in handicap hurdle over C&D 28 days ago, travelling strongly long way. Form has been franked so he's a big player. Seven-time Flat winner; good second of 15 over C&D last month; major player.
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5th (9) (6/1 -33%) Dancing Harry
6
6/1(-33%)
(9) Dancing Harry 6/1, A fairly useful winner at 14f on Flat. Also showed some promise in four runs in this sphere last winter so he needs considering on only his second go in handicaps. Pretty useful on the Flat; fair fourth here on handicap hurdle debut but needs to improve.
10
6th (10) (9/2 -35%) Karloss
4.5
9/2(-35%)
(10) Karloss 9/2, Gambled on and much imporoved on yard debut (formerly with Ian O'Connor) when landing 12-runner handicap hurdle at Sedgefield (16.8f, good to soft) 64 days ago. Not taken lightly despite a 8 lb hike in the weights. Improved to win readily on stable debut at Sedgefield in October; could have more to offer.
8
7th (8) (10/1 +38%) Moonshine Spirit
10
10/1(+38%)
(8) Moonshine Spirit 10/1, Maiden hurdler who came in only eleventh of 12 in handicap hurdle at Ludlow (15.8f, soft) 17 days ago, folding. Needs to bounce back. Placed off 5lb higher in June but out of sorts on recent outings.
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8th (11) (33/1 -267%) Chadlington Lad
33
33/1(-267%)
(11) Chadlington Lad 33/1, Modest maiden hurdler who ended last term with a good second at Huntingdon (2m) in March for Ben Pauling. Since had a wind op and not ruled out for his new yard. 0-11 over hurdles for Ben Pauling and makes stable debut after 274-day absence.
1
9th (1) (80/1 -220%) Zufal
80
80/1(-220%)
(1) Zufal 80/1, Lightly-raced maiden hurdler. Only ninth of 10 in novice hurdle at Newton Abbot (16.8f, heavy) 54 days ago. Makes handicap debut with work to do. Fourth at massive odds in one qualifying race but pulled up in the other two.
12
10th (12) (66/1 +0%) Sous Surveillance
66
66/1(+0%)
(12) Sous Surveillance 66/1, Poor maiden on the Flat and not enough encouragement over hurdles to make him of interest in this. Tailed off when 66-1 for handicap hurdle debut at Plumpton in May.
6
11th (6) (50/1 +0%) No Mean Feat
50
50/1(+0%)
(6) No Mean Feat 50/1, Pulled up sole start in points and just poor form to date under Rules, also pulled up on his handicap bow at Ffos Las last month. Hard to warm to. Pulled up on last month's handicap debut; drops back in trip with blinkers added here.
LTO Selection:
11:45 Taunton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow
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Having shown a liking for this particular venue, Dancing Harry looks likely to go well, with his match-fitness topped up after a spin around Kempton on the Flat last month. Sedgefield winner Karloss is also noteworthy, but a chance is taken on previous point-to-point winner OMAHA WISH being able to build on the promise shown in two respectable efforts over timber since returning after wind surgery in October.
JOHNNY BOOM shaped very well after a lay-off when a strong-travelling runner-up over C&D last time and looks very much the way to go with that form also proving strong. Karloss hit the ground running for his new yard when scoring at Sedgefield and rates the obvious threat with Phoenix Aquilus and Omaha Wish in the mix for minor honours.
The suggestion is KARLOSS, who has considerable scope to progress from his winning stable debut at Sedgefield.
(4) North Parade 16/5, Sketchy jumper who wasn't at his best when down the field at Sedgefield on reappearance. Well treated, though, and stable is going better. Has an inconsistent profile and is untested at this trip, but he's on a dangerous mark.
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2nd (1) (7/1 -180%) Classic Maestro
7
7/1(-180%)
(1) Classic Maestro 7/1, Cheap purchase after placing in points but there has been encouragement on both hurdles outings to date. Handicapper has taken no chances with opening mark but he still warrants respect. Has shown ability on both rules starts; on a fair opening mark and is open to improvement.
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3rd (8) (9/2 +44%) Poetria
4.5
9/2(+44%)
(8) Poetria 9/2, Modest form at best over hurdles. Has hit the frame both starts this season and is expected to get involved in this weak race. 0-11 but didn't run badly on her two starts last month and she might not be far away.
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4th (5) (13/2 -44%) Greenhill Gardens
6.5
13/2(-44%)
(5) Greenhill Gardens 13/2, Showed a bit in 2 bumpers and both completed outings over hurdles, just fifth in a novice at Hexham 22 days ago. Upped in trip for handicap bow, so may do better. 4yo who could be on a good mark for his handicap debut, especially now up in trip.
10
5th (10) (9/1 +73%) Oliver's Island
9
9/1(+73%)
(10) Oliver's Island 9/1, Returned to winning ways with a narrow success at Market Rasen last December. Not in the same form since, but now 3 lb below that winning mark and, with a recent spin at the aforementioned course likely to have blown away the cobwebs. Won at Market Rasen last December but this 11yo has been below par on his three runs since.
2
6th (2) (10/3 -21%) Ffree Pedro
3.333333
10/3(-21%)
(2) Ffree Pedro 10/3, Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable second of 11 in handicap hurdle (4/1) at Bangor (23f, soft). Off 8 months. More to come and worth taking the chance that he's ready to go on return. Respectable second on h'cap debut in March; could have more to offer for top northern yard.
6
|F| (6) (150/1 -500%) Manfrominverlochy
150
150/1(-500%)
(6) Manfrominverlochy 150/1, No impact in a bumper/over hurdles in Ireland and pulled up in novice at Hexham on debut for this yard last month. Hard to fancy. Has shown little on his five starts; goes handicapping off lowly mark but hard to fancy.
9
|PU| (9) (9/1 -80%) Kian Calling
9
9/1(-80%)
(9) Kian Calling 9/1, Showed some promise in bumpers and, while he's yet to match that encouragement over hurdles, there's scope for him to do better now handicapping with his stable going well. Absent since March 2022 but returns with stable in fine form; interesting on h'cap debut.
3
|PU| (3) (20/1 +0%) Big Bee Hive
20
20/1(+0%)
(3) Big Bee Hive 20/1, Ended time in Ireland with a much-improved display to land a big-field handicap hurdle at Clonmel in March 2022. Sent off at 66/1 and poor effort on sole start for Joanne Foster last December (absent since) and hard to know what to expect of him on debut for another new yard. Check betting on stable debut, but pulled up last December when last seen.
LTO Selection:
11:55 Newcastle Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow
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FFREE PEDRO capped off last season with a solid second on his handicap bow at Bangor and a similar bid on his return to action may see him finish one place better in this contest. Classic Maestro has fitness on his side and is a viable alternative to the selection. Poetria posted creditable efforts in defeat at Sedgefield and Uttoxeter last month and the mare is unlikely to be far away.
FFREE PEDRO upped his game when second at Bangor 8 months ago and there's likely more to come, so he gets the nod over Classic Maestro, who is the type to do better now handicapping. Market support for Kian Calling would look significant.
The step up in trip could be a plus for the 4yo GREENHILL GARDENS who earns the vote ahead of fellow handicap newcomer Kian Calling
(5) Money Heist 7/4, 12/1, shaped as if retaining all his ability after 13 months off when fourth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Cork (20f, soft) 39 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Makes handicap chase debut. Leading claims. Picked up chase experience in 2022, modest form, interesting in his first handicap.
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2nd (1) (13/2 +19%) Kates Hill
6.5
13/2(+19%)
(1) Kates Hill 13/2, Always behind when eleventh of 13 in beginners chase (150/1) at Fairyhouse (21.5f, soft) 12 days ago. Back down in trip. Makes handicap chase debut. Three wins in point-to-points, hard to make a case for her on form in beginners' chases.
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3rd (9) (8/1 +33%) Mahlers Cove
8
8/1(+33%)
(9) Mahlers Cove 8/1, Modest winner at 16f over hurdles. 25/1, seventh of 15 in beginners chase at Tramore (21.4f, soft) 16 days ago. Back down in trip. Makes handicap chase debut. In the mix. Handicap hurdle winner last season off 3lb lower than this, still early days as a chaser.
12
4th (12) (9/1 -29%) Prince Of Air
9
9/1(-29%)
(12) Prince Of Air 9/1, Winner in hurdle at Tramore in August. Matched the pick of his hurdling form sent chasing after 12 weeks off when fourth of 14 in handicap (25/1) at Thurles (18.4f, soft) 3 weeks ago. Cheekpieces back on. Made a few mistakes when fourth on his chasing debut at Thurles, has something to build on.
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5th (11) (11/1 -22%) Pana To Milan
11
11/1(-22%)
(11) Pana To Milan 11/1, Modest winner at 20f over hurdles. Showed first form in this sphere when third of 12 in handicap chase (28/1) at Tramore (21.4f, soft) 16 days ago. Back down in trip. Third placing at Tramore represented a big improvement on previous chase form, more needed.
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6th (8) (25/1 -79%) The Virginian
25
25/1(-79%)
(8) The Virginian 25/1, Wasn't seen to best effect when ninth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (18f, soft, 17/2) 5 months ago, left poorly placed. Makes chase debut. AW Flat winner, mild promise in handicap hurdles, may need chasing experience.
7
7th (7) (14/1 -56%) Knocknagappagh
14
14/1(-56%)
(7) Knocknagappagh 14/1, 16/1, thirteenth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Galway (24f, heavy) 47 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Significantly back down in trip. Makes handicap chase debut. Should improve. Jumped badly and tailed off over hurdles last time, chase debut at Tramore was promising.
2
8th (2) (11/1 +0%) Our Bobby
11
11/1(+0%)
(2) Our Bobby 11/1, Latest win in hurdle at Bellewstown in July. 11/1, eleventh of 15 in handicap hurdle at Thurles (20.6f, soft) 3 weeks ago. Makes chase debut. Back down in trip. July's handicap hurdle win was on good ground but has won on soft, no chasing experience.
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9th (13) (14/1 +0%) Cullenwaine
14
14/1(+0%)
(13) Cullenwaine 14/1, Below form when ninth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Thurles (15.9f, soft, 9/2) 8 weeks ago. Makes chase debut. Encouraging second at Downpatrick on penultimate hurdles run, no chasing experience.
14
|F| (14) (28/1 +15%) Tincurra Lad
28
28/1(+15%)
(14) Tincurra Lad 28/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Tailed off in handicap hurdle (40/1) at Punchestown (20.8f, soft) 4 weeks ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Back down in trip. Winning hurdler, has fallen in two of his three chase starts, seems a risky proposition.
4
|U| (4) (22/1 -10%) Derridae
22
22/1(-10%)
(4) Derridae 22/1, Fair winner at 16f over hurdles. Showed little when ninth of 15 in beginners chase at Tramore (21.4f, soft, 28/1) on chasing debut 16 days ago. Back down in trip. Makes handicap chase debut. Was in good shape over hurdles at around this time last season, vulnerable on recent form.
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10th (15) (10/1 -82%) Kilashee
10
10/1(-82%)
(15) Kilashee 10/1, Unreliable individual. Thirty runs since last win in 2021. 12/1, wasted no time getting back to form when second of 7 in handicap chase at Clonmel (17.9f, heavy) 7 days ago, no match for winner. Can go well again. Beaten 7l in a novice handicap chase last week, definite chance in this grade.
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11th (6) (22/1 -10%) School Lane
22
22/1(-10%)
(6) School Lane 22/1, Failed to come on for recent run when pulled up in handicap chase (11/1) at Fairyhouse (24.3f, heavy) 20 days ago. Significantly down in trip. Has struggled in his two outings after a long spell on the sidelines, no appeal.
16
12th (16) (20/1 +20%) Barbaha Queen
20
20/1(+20%)
(16) Barbaha Queen 20/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. Eleventh of 14 in handicap hurdle (18/1) at Limerick (16f, heavy) 23 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Placed in two of her three handicap chase attempts, has to rebound from a poor hurdles run.
3
13th (3) (50/1 -567%) Filon D'oudairies
50
50/1(-567%)
(3) Filon D'oudairies 50/1, 16/1, fared no better for the fitting of cheekpieces when tenth of 14 in handicap chase at Thurles (18.4f, soft) 3 weeks ago. In good form in the final few months of last year, nothing like the same this year.
10
14th (10) (80/1 -300%) Natural Ability
80
80/1(-300%)
(10) Natural Ability 80/1, Offered little after 6 months off when seventh of 8 in novice chase at Punchestown (15.6f, soft, 125/1) 4 weeks ago. Makes handicap chase debut. Trainer should never be underestimated but little to recommend on what he has shown so far.
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MONEY HEIST was absent for 394 days prior to an encouraging run last month and looks far better than his 97 rating. His initial point-to-point form was good and having won at Galway in October 2022, disappointed three days later before missing 13 months. Wearing cheekpieces and dropping in distance isn't ideal but reverting to fences on testing going will suit. Kilashee ran well behind a nicely-in winner at Clonmel last week but has yet to win in 12 chases. Prince Of Air ran well on chase debut at Thurles last month and likes this distance. Triple point-to-point winner Kates Hill makes her handicap chase debut and while she has top weight, has distance form on heavy ground. Pana To Milan ran well enough at Tramore while Cullenwaine disappointed at Thurles. Natural Ability debuts in handicaps and is best watched for now.
Cases can be made for several, but MONEY HEIST shaped as if retaining all his ability after 13 months off when fourth over hurdles at Cork last month, and with that outing sure to have blow away any cobwebs, Gavin Cromwell's 6-y-o gets the nod to open his account in this sphere fitted with first-time headgear. Kilashee, Mahlers Cove and Knocknagappagh are just a handul of possible dangers.
With normal improvement from a comeback run over hurdles at Cork, MONEY HEIST could prove a cut above these rivals.
(1) Ellerton 3/1, Fairly useful Flat on the Flat in France for Tim Donworth. Well beaten pitched into a Cheltenham Grade 2 on his hurdle debut but more like it when third at Fontwell (17.7f, heavy) on Tuesday. Ran respectably (one place behind Spiced Rum) at Fontwell on Tuesday.
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(5) (5/1 +0%) Rue De La Mer
5
5/1(+0%)
(5) Rue De La Mer 5/1, Fair maiden on the Flat in France for Fabrice Vermeulen but having had a breathing operation since leaving that yard, made an unpromising start to her hurdling career when pulled up at Newbury earlier this month. Needs to leave that well behind. Maiden on Flat in France; struggled in Listed grade on hurdles debut.
2
(2) (5/2 -43%) Karaktere D'Enfer
2.5
5/2(-43%)
(2) Karaktere D'Enfer 5/2, Close second of 11 to a useful sort in a newcomers races at Fontainebleau in March. Not beaten far when last of 3 on Doncaster British debut last month but, fitted with a first-time tongue tie, finished tailed off at Fontwell (17.7f, heavy, 9/4) on Tuesday. Well behind Spiced Rum and Ellerton on Tuesday; not progressing as expected.
4
(4) (10/3 +17%) Rebel Angel
3.333333
10/3(+17%)
(4) Rebel Angel 10/3, Fair on Flat (stays 13.5f), prolific winner (claimers) in France in 2023, below form back in Britain on first outing since leaving P. & F. Monfort at Wolverhampton last month. Tongue tie retained for hurdles bow and market support should be noted. Six-time Flat winner; has the ability to make a splash in this sphere.
3
(3) (13/2 -30%) Right Now
6.5
13/2(-30%)
(3) Right Now 13/2, Fairly useful maiden on the Flat. Dropped away before the last to finish sixth on his Cork hurdle debut (final start for Joseph O'Brien) and failed to meet expectations on yard debut when well held at Ludlow last month, giving his rider a fairly hard time. Cheekpieces on. Has possibilities if taking well to first-time headgear; second run for new yard.
LTO Selection:
12:10 Warwick Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow
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A multiple winner on the Flat, REBEL ANGEL is an interesting contender now sent over hurdles and she might not have to be anything special to land this contest. Rue De La Mer was pulled up on her hurdling bow in Listed company but a much better performance is forecast here, while Right Now may improve for the fitting of first-time cheekpieces.
Half of these ran at Fontwell on Tuesday and given how testing conditions were, it would be no surprise should they become non-runners. With that in mind preference is for REBEL ANGEL, who has been a prolific winner in French claimers this year can make the perfect start over hurdles for David Pipe. Right Now and Rue de La Mer can chase her home.
Preference is for hurdles debutante REBEL ANGEL, ahead of Right Now, who may improve for headgear.
(5) Kauto Castillo 6/1, Castle Du Berlais gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler/chase winner Bal Kauto. Dam, maiden on Flat, closely related to top-class multiple Grade 1 chase winner (stayed 3¼m) Kauto Star. One to note on pedigree, for all that he may need more time. Out of a close relation to Kauto Star; the betting should help guide to expectations.
4
(4) (8/15 -47%) Inside Man
0.533333
8/15(-47%)
(4) Inside Man 8/15, From a good family and made a really positive start when runner-up in a juvenile at Wincanton 46 days ago. That form has been boosted by the winner since and he's well fancied to go one better. Clear with a subsequent Listed winner on Wincanton debut; sets a good standard.
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(6) (11/2 +21%) Kingly Fighter
5.5
11/2(+21%)
(6) Kingly Fighter 11/2, Lord of England gelding. Dam, placed on Flat in France, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (stayed 2¼m) Konig Hall. Respected on debut. From a respected stable but has a useful standard to aim at on debut..
3
(3) (14/1 -115%) Great Valley
14
14/1(-115%)
(3) Great Valley 14/1, Related to numerous winners but little better than modest form is his 2 starts, beaten 23 lengths into second at Kempton (2m, soft) latterly. Beaten 23l when second at Kempton recently and will need more to trouble Inside Man.
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(8) (17/2 -6%) Outside Half
8.5
17/2(-6%)
(8) Outside Half 17/2, Mukhadram gelding. Dam (h113), 2m hurdle winner (stayed 2½m), half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 25f) Bally Beaufort. The first foal of a 2m hurdle winner from a decent family; yard can ready one..
1
(1) (40/1 -60%) Bobacious
40
40/1(-60%)
(1) Bobacious 40/1, Flat-bred gelding who showed only poor form in bumpers and doesn't make much appeal first time in this sphere. Comfortably held in two bumpers ahead of this switch to hurdles.
10
(10) (50/1 +50%) Vinnie O'neil
50
50/1(+50%)
(10) Vinnie O'neil 50/1, Farhh gelding. Dam ran twice on Flat. Best watched unless the betting suggests otherwise. Probably best watched on debut.
2
(2) (66/1 -32%) Catboy
66
66/1(-32%)
(2) Catboy 66/1, Showed a bit of ability in an Exeter bumper but he's likely to be brought along gradually, so probably won't feature on hurdling debut. Showed a bit on bumper debut but not enough to fancy now hurdling.
9
(9) (100/1 -52%) Pivotal Sky
100
100/1(-52%)
(9) Pivotal Sky 100/1, Yet to achieve much over hurdles and hard to make a case for. Comfortably held both starts and new headgear needs to transform him.
11
(11) (125/1 -279%) Speiriuil
125
125/1(-279%)
(11) Speiriuil 125/1, Fracas filly. Half-sister to 2 winners on Flat, including useful 6f winner Sometimesadiamond. Dam 1¼m-11.7f winner. Related to winners on Flat and betting check needed with her yard among the winners.
7
(7) (150/1 -127%) Lord Of All Saints
150
150/1(-127%)
(7) Lord Of All Saints 150/1, Jeu St Eloi gelding. Dam ran twice over hurdles in France. Not an obvious sort on paper. No obvious paper appeal and would be a surprise winner on debut..
LTO Selection:
12:20 Taunton Conditions Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow
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INSIDE MAN found only subsequent Aintree winner Liari too good when denied by just less than a length at Wincanton in October. That form is head and shoulders above what the rest with previous experience have to offer and the Jane Williams-trained gelding is hard to oppose. Great Valley is feared most, with his second-placed finish at Kempton last month rated a respectable effort. Kingly Fighter appeals most of the newcomers.
INSIDE MAN pulled clear with a subsequent listed winner on debut and he should make no mistake at the second attempt. Kingly Fighter and Outside Half look the most appealing of the numerous newcomers in opposition.
Unless one of the newcomers turns out to be useful this looks a good chance for INSIDE MAN to build on his debut promising second.
(6) Court At Slip 3/1, Likeable sort who scored 3 times last season and he returned with a creditable fourth of 7 in handicap chase at Catterick (25.2f, good to soft) 20 days ago. This C&D scorer is firmly in the picture. Won three times last term and could improve for last month's reappearance 3rd; considered.
1
(1) (3/1 +40%) East Street
3
3/1(+40%)
(1) East Street 3/1, Unreliable type but he resumed winning ways in 9-runner handicap chase at Wetherby (24.2f, heavy) 26 days ago by nose from Best Trition, despite racing lazily. Needs to back it up. Won at favourite course Wetherby last month; good third over this C&D in April; respected.
3
(3) (7/1 -110%) Best Trition
7
7/1(-110%)
(3) Best Trition 7/1, Unreliable type but he resumed from 7 months off with nose second of 9 to East Street in handicap chase at Wetherby (24.2f, heavy) 26 days ago. In the mix if reproducing that form. More miss than hit over the last 12 months or so but went very close at Wetherby last time.
4
(4) (8/1 +33%) Glittering Love
8
8/1(+33%)
(4) Glittering Love 8/1, Veteran who went close a couple of times last season but he took little interest on his final start and was well held on his reappearance at Carlisle. Something to prove. Well beaten on reappearance last month but went close on his second start of last season.
2
(2) (9/2 -200%) No Cruise Yet
4.5
9/2(-200%)
(2) No Cruise Yet 9/2, Really likeable staying chaser who dug deep to win 3m4f handicap at Haydock last November. Good placed efforts after, including on his return when runner-up in 29f Sedgefield handicap. Winner has gone in again so he can go well despite a 2 lb rise. Stays further but that may be no bad thing on the ground; went close at Sedgefield latest.
5
(5) (11/2 +61%) Here Comes The Man
5.5
11/2(+61%)
(5) Here Comes The Man 11/2, Point winner who made a winning chase debut in 23f handicap at Newcastle in April. Well below par both runs since though, sixth of 7 in handicap chase at Carlisle (26.2f, soft) 49 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Won in fine style on chase debut over C&D in April but well beaten on both starts since.
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(7) (25/1 -108%) Canelo
25
25/1(-108%)
(7) Canelo 25/1, Won the Rowland Meyrick Chase at Wetherby in 2020/21 but below par since falling in 2021 Grand National, including on all three runs for this yard. Others appeal more. Continues to tumble down weights but returns from layoff and this 10yo struggled last year.
LTO Selection:
12:30 Newcastle Handicap Chase (Class 4) 23f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
NO CRUISE YET found only a subsequent winner too strong at Sedgefield in October. Sam England's charge is only 2lb higher in the ratings and compensation could await, with East Street feared most. The seven-year-old displayed a willing attitude to lands the spoils at Wetherby last month and a 3lb rise is unlikely to prevent another bold bid. Court At Slip completes the shortlist.
NO CRUISE YET shaped well on his return when runner-up at Sedgefield and can go one better with that form working out well. C&D winner Court At Slip is weighted to go close and can pose the chief threat to Sam England's likeable chaser ahead of East Street, who can also have a say if on his A-game.
Preference is for NO CRUISE YET (nap), who was second in the Durham National last time and whose surplus stamina may well be a plus.
(6) Fenway Park 6/1, Promising individual. 13/2, third of 18 in novice hurdle at Cork (16f, soft) on hurdles bow 39 days ago. Should progress. Form of his Cork third has been advertised by runner-up Jigoro, slight edge over Glen Kiln.
11
(11) (7/2 +68%) Will Wilde
3.5
7/2(+68%)
(11) Will Wilde 7/2, Twice-raced winner in bumpers. 1 win from 1 run this season. Fairly useful winner at 18f in bumpers. Won 9-runner bumper at Sligo (18f, soft, 13/2) 48 days ago. Warrants respect on hurdles debut. Made all to beat a Gordon Elliott-trained favourite in a bumper at Sligo, promising sort.
3
(3) (9/2 -13%) Cut The Rope
4.5
9/2(-13%)
(3) Cut The Rope 9/2, Posted promising second on hurdles bow at Limerick in October and was in the process of backing that up (looked booked for second) when falling at the last at Gowran (16f, heavy) 33 days ago. Likely contender. Course bumper winner, second on hurdling debut, fell on latest but should be in the mix.
10
(10) (11/10 +45%) Quai De Bourbon
1.1
11/10(+45%)
(10) Quai De Bourbon 11/10, Promising individual. 13/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, fourth of 10 in juvenile hurdle at Auteuil (17.4f, heavy). Off 13 months. Since joined Willie Mullins and must enter calculations on yard debut. Two French hurdle runs were marred by poor jumping, nonetheless has to command respect.
4
(4) (12/1 -140%) D Art D Art
12
12/1(-140%)
(4) D Art D Art 12/1, Twice-raced winner in bumpers. Winner in bumper at Gowran in January. Off 9 months. Makes hurdles debut. Battled well for bumper win at Gowran in January, out of depth in Grade 1 at Cheltenham.
5
(5) (18/1 -125%) Elusive Prince
18
18/1(-125%)
(5) Elusive Prince 18/1, Promising sort. 13/2, fourth of 8 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (20.8f, soft) on NH debut 28 days ago. Stable in good form. Should improve. Point winner, soundly beaten in fourth on hurdling debut at Punchestown, should do better.
7
(7) (20/1 -150%) Glen Kiln
20
20/1(-150%)
(7) Glen Kiln 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Creditable second of 14 in novice hurdle (7/2) at Limerick (19f, heavy) 23 days ago. Respected. Clear of the remainder when second at Limerick last time but this is a stronger race.
14
(14) (40/1 -300%) Grooveykindoflove
40
40/1(-300%)
(14) Grooveykindoflove 40/1, €125,000 3-y-o, Muhtathir filly. Trainer’s newcomers command respect. Stable in good form. Trainer also saddles Elusive Prince, a point winner who has had a run over hurdles.
12
(12) (66/1 +0%) Ashdale Flyer
66
66/1(+0%)
(12) Ashdale Flyer 66/1, Twice-raced maiden. Ninth of 19 in novice hurdle at Navan (16f, heavy, 40/1) 25 days ago. Work to do. Two fair maiden hurdle runs, need to jump better than when finishing in mid-field at Navan.
9
(9) (100/1 -52%) Not My Problem
100
100/1(-52%)
(9) Not My Problem 100/1, €65,000 3-y-o, Blue Bresil gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful hurdler/chaser Back On The Lash and fairly useful hurdler Pinnacle Peak. Likely a longer-term project. Half-brother to winners, dam bumper/hurdle winner, stoutly bred, will probably need this.
1
(1) (125/1 -279%) Bossofthebus
125
125/1(-279%)
(1) Bossofthebus 125/1, Once-raced maiden. Sixth of 15 in bumper (50/1) at Killarney (17f, good to soft) on NH debut. Off 7 months. Makes hurdles debut. Not a bad effort at a big price when sixth in a Killarney bumper, faces a stiff task here.
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(16) (125/1 -150%) True Testimony
125
125/1(-150%)
(16) True Testimony 125/1, Twice-raced maiden. 33/1, ninth of 19 in bumper at this course (16f, soft) 32 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Second in a Dromahane point, mid-field in two bumpers, likely to need hurdling experience.
2
(2) (150/1 -50%) Catchyoulater
150
150/1(-50%)
(2) Catchyoulater 150/1, Califet gelding. Dam well held in bumper. Home-bred gelding, dam ran only once, unlikely to be a serious contender first time out.
8
(8) (150/1 -127%) Hawke Eye
150
150/1(-127%)
(8) Hawke Eye 150/1, Fair maiden on the Flat, making GB/IRE jumps debut. Thirteenth of 15 in handicap at Killarney (14.1f, good, 25/1). Up against it. 62-rated Flat maiden, Flat pedigree, not an obvious candidate for a first-time hurdle win.
13
(13) (150/1 -127%) Getaway Erin
150
150/1(-127%)
(13) Getaway Erin 150/1, €15,000 3-y-o, Getaway filly. Dam unraced sister to high-class hurdler (2m/17f winner) Grandouet and winning hurdler/chaser in France (stayed 3¼m) Beuvron. Third foal out of unraced sister to high-class hurdle winner Grandouet, best watched.
15
(15) (200/1 -100%) Rebel Cowgirl
200
200/1(-100%)
(15) Rebel Cowgirl 200/1, Twice-raced maiden. 250/1, ninth of 19 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (19.4f, soft) 19 days ago. Looks one for handicaps down the line. Two maiden hurdle runs, in rear at Gowran, much better at Punchestown, a lot more needed.
LTO Selection:
12:35 Naas Maiden Hurdle 19f Race Speed Rating Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
QUAI DE BOURBON jumped right in two French runs as a three-year-old but nonetheless showed form and reappears for top connections. Pulled up having been hampered when racing green on debut, he again jumped right when finishing fourth at Auteuil last November. Going right-handed is concerning but he looks smart and has heavy-ground form. D Art D Art won in testing conditions on January bumper debut and while well held at Cheltenham, should be well suited by this distance as his Gowran win was achieved in the manner of a stayer. Cut The Rope is race-fit but is vulnerable to smart types. October bumper winner Will Wilde debuts over hurdles while Fenway Park is race-fit and has some place claims. Elusive Prince might improve from his Punchestown run while Glen Kiln finished second in a lesser maiden at Limerick. Grooveykindoflove was a 125,000-euro three-year-old and is out of an well-bred unraced dam.
CUT THE ROPE made a good start over hurdles at Limerick was in the process of improving on that when coming down late on at Gowran Park last month. He gets the nod. Willie Mullins new recruit Quai de Bourbon must be respected, particularly if the market speaks in his favour, whilst Fenway Park should also go well.
It could be worth siding with Sligo bumper winner WILL WILDE who should be suited by trip and ground
(5) High Treason 4/1, From a good family and made a positive start when second in a Ffos Las bumper. Unable to build on that when third at Chepstow 8 months ago but this step up in trip is sure to suit now hurdling. Interesting. Placed in spring bumpers; bred to relish this scenario; one of the main players.
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(4) (5/1 -50%) Globe Player
5
5/1(-50%)
(4) Globe Player 5/1, Finished a place worse but several lengths closer than in a course bumper in the spring when third in Huntingdon maiden hurdle on return, shaping like a stayer. Benefited from the step up in trip when filling same spot at Leicester (20.5f) but more needed for win purposes. Consistent efforts in a bumper and two maiden hurdles; holds solid claims.
3
(3) (11/1 -10%) Davidoc
11
11/1(-10%)
(3) Davidoc 11/1, £60,000 buy after winning at the fourth time of asking in the Irish pointing field in May. Shaped as if better for the run when fourth of 8 in a Ffos Las novice hurdle last month and entitled to do better over this longer trip. Irish point winner; shaped with promise until hanging left at Ffos Las on rules debut.
1
(1) (11/8 +27%) Bob Bob Ricard
1.375
11/8(+27%)
(1) Bob Bob Ricard 11/8, 5-y-o who displayed promise all 3 starts in bumpers and positive start over hurdles when second in a Wetherby novice (19.7f) in October, inexperience getting the better of him late on. Big player with improvement expected. Solid bumper form; might have won at Wetherby on hurdles debut but for a bad mistake.
10
(10) (11/2 +8%) Theformismighty
5.5
11/2(+8%)
(10) Theformismighty 11/2, Expensive point winner who offered something to work on when fifth in maiden company at Aintree (20f, soft) on Rules debut in October. Yard going much better now and he should improve. Irish point form has worked out well; should improve on Aintree effort.
6
(6) (11/1 -83%) Mahland
11
11/1(-83%)
(6) Mahland 11/1, €38,000 3-y-o, Mahler gelding. Dam, made frame on Flat, half-sister to smart hurdler (2m-2½m winner) Ebaziyan and fair hurdler (stayed 2½m) Ebanour. Off mark in points at second attempt in April and would need taking seriously if the market speaks in his favour. British point winner; Nico de Boinville booked; interesting rules debutant.
2
(2) (66/1 -100%) Commodore Miller
66
66/1(-100%)
(2) Commodore Miller 66/1, Fair form at his best for Nicky Henderson and was in the process of running well when departing 2 out in a Huntingdon handicap on first start for this yard in January. However, didn't jump well when down the field on last month's C&D return. Never figured in C&D handicap last month; others preferred.
7
(7) (66/1 +0%) Melton Mossy
66
66/1(+0%)
(7) Melton Mossy 66/1, Has hinted at ability in a bumper/maiden hurdle but won't be of interest until sent handicapping at a low level. Holds modest claims on form and needs to improve.
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(9) (100/1 +0%) Pep Talking
100
100/1(+0%)
(9) Pep Talking 100/1, Easily beat sole other finisher second start in points but showed very little in a maiden hurdle at Ascot last month. Point winner; achieved nothing when 100-1 at Ascot on rules debut.
8
(8) (150/1 -50%) No More No
150
150/1(-50%)
(8) No More No 150/1, Unplaced completed start in points and has failed to complete both starts under Rules, pulling up at Leicester 24 days ago. Has poor claims on point and hurdles form.
LTO Selection:
12:45 Warwick Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 21f Race Class Flow
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BOB BOB RICARD can count himself slightly unfortunate having bumped into a couple of useful prospects on his last two starts and the gelding could gain compensation. Globe Player has proven himself to be a consistent performer and must enter the reckoning. The booking of Nico de Boinville aboard Mel Rowley's point-to-point winner Mahland catches the eye and he is worth a second look on his Rules debut.
HIGH TREASON showed plenty in a brace of bumpers last season and promises to be suited by the much longer trip, so he's selected to make a winning start over hurdles for a bang in-form stable. Bob Bob Ricard shaped promisingly when runner-up on his debut in this sphere at Wetherby and is entitled to improve, with Theformismighty another to consider now that his yard is in much better form.
On bumper/hurdles form BOB BOB RICARD has the best chance. Globe Player is second choice.
(5) Geezer Rockstar 4/1, Getaway gelding who won 13-runner bumper here (16.5f, good to soft, 11/2) on NH debut in April. In good hands and commands respect on switch to hurdling. Stoutly bred so did well to win a bumper here and that was emphatic.
2
(2) (7/1 -155%) Avada Kedavra
7
7/1(-155%)
(2) Avada Kedavra 7/1, Out of an unraced sister to yard's Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Bobs Worth. Fourth in an Irish point and made a sound start to his hurdle career when third over 20.5f at Plumpton last month, staying on after mistake 4 out. Down in trip. Can be expected to improve. Shaped well at Plumpton but this drop in trip wouldn't be an obvious positive.
13
(13) (7/1 +42%) Tregele
7
7/1(+42%)
(13) Tregele 7/1, Showed ability in bumpers and ran to a similar level sent hurdling when third of 12 in novice at Worcester (16f, soft). Off 7 months. Third at Worcester in May; out of a smart jumper and should progress further.
3
(3) (7/2 +22%) Beny Nahar Road
3.5
7/2(+22%)
(3) Beny Nahar Road 7/2, Fairly useful maiden on Flat and runner-up both starts over hurdles. Open to further improvement if learning to settle. This fair Flat performer has chased home smart prospects in his two runs over hurdles.
1
(1) (11/10 +51%) Fiercely Proud
1.1
11/10(+51%)
(1) Fiercely Proud 11/10, Won first 2 bumpers, including a listed contest at Cheltenham on New Year's Day. Down the field in Champion Bumper at Cheltenham and Grade 2 at Aintree subsequently but resumed winning ways switched to hurdling at Hereford on return, taking to it well. Obvious claims under a penalty. Dual bumper winner who won comfortably on hurdling debut at Hereford; penalised.
4
(4) (33/1 -106%) Chauffeur Driven
33
33/1(-106%)
(4) Chauffeur Driven 33/1, Won his only start in points and, while he didn't come up to expectations in a bumper at Ascot, he offered something to work on sent hurdling when third at Ffos Las. Bought for £65,000 after winning a point; beaten about 15l in both runs under rules.
10
(10) (50/1 -669%) Ryan's Rocket
50
50/1(-669%)
(10) Ryan's Rocket 50/1, €48,000 3-y-o, £110,000 4-y-o, Jet Away gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Powerstown Park and bumper winner/fair hurdler Grageelagh Girl (stays 3¼m). Point winner a year ago. 13/2, only tenth of 13 in bumper at Newbury (soft). Makes hurdles debut. Point winner; tailed off in a Newbury bumper but should be capable of better.
8
(8) (100/1 -525%) My Friend Sean
100
100/1(-525%)
(8) My Friend Sean 100/1, 13/2, green when sixth of 13 in a Hereford bumper 51 days ago. Quickly switches to hurdles. Always towards the rear when beaten 21l in a good-ground bumper at Hereford (13-2).
9
(9) (100/1 -203%) Not Now Kanne
100
100/1(-203%)
(9) Not Now Kanne 100/1, Twice raced on Flat in France, fairly useful form when winning 15f maiden on final start in 2022. Fair form when 1½ lengths fourth in juvenile at Strasbourg on hurdling debut but well held in minor event on same course next time. Has left Emmanuel Clayeux. 1m7f Flat winner on heavy in France; probably up against it in a race of this nature.
14
(14) (150/1 -50%) Nomoreblackjack
150
150/1(-50%)
(14) Nomoreblackjack 150/1, Third on first of 2 starts in points but well held all 3 starts under Rules so far. Tailed off in a bumper and two hurdle races, latterly 2m7f at Exeter; very opposable.
11
(11) (150/1 -355%) Talap
150
150/1(-355%)
(11) Talap 150/1, Fairly useful on Flat (stays 1½m), successful penultimate start, ran no sort of race last time. Subsequently left David Pipe. Flat winner; poor final run for David Pipe and looks best watched on hurdling debut.
12
(12) (150/1 -127%) Thurley
150
150/1(-127%)
(12) Thurley 150/1, Well held on bumper debut in March but hinted at promise when 18 lengths fourth of 15 in Wincanton maiden hurdle 7 months later. Went backwards at Exeter next time, however. Showed something second time out but Exeter last time was thoroughly underwhelming.
7
(7) (200/1 -33%) Huckleberry Sting
200
200/1(-33%)
(7) Huckleberry Sting 200/1, Well held in bumper/hurdles debut. In top hands but hasn't offered a great deal, latterly sent off at 80-1 in Kempton novice..
6
(6) (250/1 -25%) Getuptheyard
250
250/1(-25%)
(6) Getuptheyard 250/1, Getaway gelding who has been well held in a brace of bumpers 7 months apart and on hurdles debut at Taunton 2 weeks ago. Beaten a long way in two heavy-ground bumpers and in a novice here on good two weeks ago.
LTO Selection:
12:55 Taunton Novices Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow
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FIERCELY PROUD created a favourable impression when winning comfortably at Hereford last month and is a likely type to brush aside the mandatory 7lb penalty. Geezer Rockstar also impressed when landing a bumper here back in April and, given the second home in that race subsequently made a winning start over hurdles, Harry Fry's gelding enters calculations. Potential improvers Beny Nahar Road and Tregele are a couple of others to note.
Dual-bumper winner FIERCELY PROUD made a promising start to his hurdles career when winning at Hereford on return and can defy a penalty. Geezer Rockstar made a winning debut in a bumper here in April so may emerge as the biggest threat ahead of Avada Kedavra and Beny Nahar Road.
Ben Pauling's FIERCELY PROUD won a pretty good bumper at Cheltenham last season and he confirmed himself a nice prospect at Hereford.
(6) Workhardplayhard 6/1, Won his sole start between the flags in February. Promising second in novice hurdle at Sedgefield on Rules debut 4 weeks ago despite running green throughout. Will improve and big chance of going one better. Point-to-point bumper winner who was second on hurdle debut; could be a contender.
1
(1) (11/10 +0%) Ikarak
1.1
11/10(+0%)
(1) Ikarak 11/10, Fairly useful form in France (winning chaser) and didn't have to improve when off the mark over hurdles on fourth and final start for Milton Harris in October. Leading contender under a penalty. Carries 7lb penalty but this Worcester novice hurdle winner is still the one to beat today.
2
(2) (11/8 +72%) Both Barrels
1.375
11/8(+72%)
(2) Both Barrels 11/8, Made the frame all 3 starts in bumpers and did so again without looking anything out of the ordinary switched to hurdles after 8 months off at Carlisle 39 days ago. More needed. This longer trip could prompt further improvement on second hurdle start; not ruled out.
7
(7) (25/1 -108%) Young Jack
25
25/1(-108%)
(7) Young Jack 25/1, Champs Elysees gelding. Dam, 19f hurdle winner, half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser (2¾m winner) Provo. £14,500 purchase after winning an Irish point in May. Could play a part now hurdling for new connections. Point winner who brings potential to this rules debut and the betting may be informative.
3
(3) (25/1 -79%) Fortuitous Find
25
25/1(-79%)
(3) Fortuitous Find 25/1, Winning pointer who showed ability sent hurdling in decent contest at Doncaster a year ago but well held at Leicester on first run since. Winning pointer but he's been soundly beaten on his first two hurdle starts.
4
(4) (66/1 -100%) Kinder Kid
66
66/1(-100%)
(4) Kinder Kid 66/1, £46,000 4-y-o, Milan gelding. Dam, no form, half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 4¼m) Final Nudge. Third sole start in Irish points (Apr 2022). Promising third in sole Irish point but that was in April 2022 and he's been absent since.
5
(5) (200/1 -506%) Swedish Icon
200
200/1(-506%)
(5) Swedish Icon 200/1, Half-brother to 6 winners but well held in 2 bumpers in the spring. There's potential in his pedigree but he was tailed off in his two bumpers in the spring.
LTO Selection:
13:05 Newcastle Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 22f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
IKARAK supplemented his fine second in a competitive handicap hurdle at Worcester in September with a success at the same course the following month. Bradley Harris claims a handy 5lb, which negates most of the 7lb penalty, and the five-year-old should take all of the beating. Workhardplayhard was runner-up on his Rules debut at Sedgefield and may give the selection most to think about, ahead of Both Barrels.
Winning-pointer WORKHARDPLAYHARD produced a promising first effort over hurdles when second at Sedgefield and the 7 lb he receives from penalised-winner Ikarak may prove decisive.
Worcester winner IKARAK has consistently performed at a good level and he is taken to defy the 7lb penalty and follow up.
(2) Brennus Lescribaa 1/2, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. Fourth of 19 in novice hurdle (18/1) at Punchestown (19.4f, soft) 19 days ago. Booking of Kennedy a plus. Form choice. Fourth at Down Royal over 2m1f and Punchestown over this trip; should be difficult to beat.
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(8) (9/2 +55%) Finished Article
4.5
9/2(+55%)
(8) Finished Article 9/2, Lightly-raced maiden. 40/1, thirteenth of 14 in novice hurdle at this course (19f, soft). Off 9 months. One for low-grade handicaps. Hasn't shown much promise in four runs; best watched unless the market suggests otherwise.
5
(5) (9/1 -29%) Iron Allen
9
9/1(-29%)
(5) Iron Allen 9/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Creditable fifth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Thurles (16.2f, soft, 80/1) 21 days ago, plugging on. Step back up in trip may help here. Better effort in a Thurles handicap last time and is rated 93, so could get involved.
6
(6) (14/1 +30%) Jeronimo De L'ouch
14
14/1(+30%)
(6) Jeronimo De L'ouch 14/1, Cokoriko gelding. Down the field all 3 starts in bumpers earlier this year. Best of three bumper runs was at Killarney in May but was still beaten 22l; loads to find.
3
(3) (15/2 -88%) Hillsdale
7.5
15/2(-88%)
(3) Hillsdale 15/2, Thrice-raced maiden. Fifth of 8 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (20.8f, soft, 66/1) 28 days ago, ridden before home turn and keeping on. Claims of hitting the frame in a very ordinary affair. A better effort at Punchestown last time but still beaten 24l; has to find a fair bit more.
1
(1) (20/1 -67%) Black Barrel
20
20/1(-67%)
(1) Black Barrel 20/1, Modest hurdler. Remains a maiden after 11 hurdle runs. Below form seventh of 15 in handicap hurdle at Galway (24f, heavy, 25/1) 47 days ago. Back down in trip. Was 4th in a 3m Sligo handicap in August but disappointing since and is rated only 81.
7
(7) (40/1 -21%) Warmer Days Ahead
40
40/1(-21%)
(7) Warmer Days Ahead 40/1, Well held in bumper/pair of maiden hurdles to date. Well beaten in a bumper and two maiden hurdles, so has loads to find.
10
(10) (40/1 +39%) Walk In The Stars
40
40/1(+39%)
(10) Walk In The Stars 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 200/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, last of 10 in novice hurdle at Lingfield (19.5f, good to soft). First run for yard after leaving Clare Hobson. Has shown little ability in five starts in the UK and makes no appeal on stable debut.
4
(4) (80/1 -220%) Howdoyalikeherhome
80
80/1(-220%)
(4) Howdoyalikeherhome 80/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. Thirteenth of 16 in novice hurdle (80/1) at Thurles (16.5f, good to soft) on hurdles bow 14 days ago, blundering second and always behind. Passed over. Well behind in a Thurles maiden hurdle, even allowing for being hampered; loads to find.
9
(9) (200/1 -300%) Silverfort Lady
200
200/1(-300%)
(9) Silverfort Lady 200/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. 150/1, pulled up in novice hurdle at Kilbeggan (18.3f, good to soft) on hurdles bow, pulled up before last. Off 6 months. Well beaten in two bumpers and pulled-up in a maiden hurdle; best to look elsewhere.
LTO Selection:
13:10 Naas Maiden Hurdle 19f Race Speed Rating Flow
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HILLSDALE showed promise in a smart maiden last month and is unexposed. A work-in-progress, he shaped quite nicely at Punchestown and while beaten 24 lengths, the winner is high-class, the placed-horses are able and he conceded 15lb to 95-rated Ivy Hall, which finished sixth. Brennus Lescribaa's chances are more apparent having chased home high-class winners at both Down Royal and Punchestown, when beating 15 rivals in each race. By a leading sire and an 82,000-euro three-year-old purchase, he is dependable but might be vulnerable to an improving selection. It is encouraging that connections have returned Finished Article to training as while she has obviously had training issues, might show form this season. Iron Allen won an ordinary point-to-point and has fair hurdles form.
No depth to this maiden but BRENNUS LESCRIBAA has displayed fair form both starts since being switched to this sphere and he looks the way to go. Hillsdale and Iron Allen can do battle for the forecast spot.
This has little strength in depth and BRENNUS LESCRIBAA can win it with just a reproduction of his fourth placed runs lately.
(10) God's Own Getaway 7/2, Improving 5-y-o who caught the eye with the ground he made up when third of 13 in novice at this course (19f) on return last month. Promises to do even better now switched to handicaps. Placed in both hurdles starts, latest here; looks the type to make his mark in handicaps.
2
(2) (8/1 +20%) Sporty Jim
8
8/1(+20%)
(2) Sporty Jim 8/1, Scored at Perth in April of last year and showed he retains ability (back from 19 months off) when fifth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Wetherby (19.7f, heavy) 26 days ago. Claims if building on that. Has low mileage; may do better with Wetherby reappearance under his belt.
8
(8) (8/1 +50%) Hermes Boy
8
8/1(+50%)
(8) Hermes Boy 8/1, Not scored since 2021 and was below par over hurdles and fences last month. Blinkered for first time. Chance partly depends on how well he responds to new headgear.
4
(4) (8/1 -33%) Halifax
8
8/1(-33%)
(4) Halifax 8/1, Bagged his third success for current yard in 7-runner handicap at Bangor (23f, good) in September and has made the frame both starts since, latterly when second of 9 over same C&D (soft) the following month. Should give another good account. Solid effort (split subsequent winners) at Bangor when last seen ten weeks ago.
7
(7) (9/2 -13%) Land Genie
4.5
9/2(-13%)
(7) Land Genie 9/2, Half-brother to Constitution Hill who made a winning start to his career in Huntingdon bumper last spring. Ran with promise in a couple of novice hurdles this term and remains open to improvement on handicap debut. Half-brother to Constitution Hill; solid record thus far; should do well in handicaps.
5
(5) (9/2 +44%) Mot A Mot
4.5
9/2(+44%)
(5) Mot A Mot 9/2, Made winning start for this yard at Newbury (18.8f) in April of last year but lightly raced since and finished well held, back from 13-month absence, at Exeter recently. Disappointing on a few occasions but won off this mark at Newbury in 2022.
3
(3) (12/1 -20%) Blue Bikini
12
12/1(-20%)
(3) Blue Bikini 12/1, Boasts a fine strike rate, winning her fourth handicap over C&D in May. May have needed her return in October but she ran poorly and percentage call is to look elsewhere. 3-6 in handicaps but needs to rebound (form dipped sharply last time).
6
(6) (14/1 -40%) Bataillon
14
14/1(-40%)
(6) Bataillon 14/1, Showed fair form when runner-up in a pair of minor events at Toulouse last spring but never landed a blow on UK debut in Ascot novice last month. May do better now sent handicapping, though. May be capable of progress now handicapping; second run for new stable.
9
(9) (14/1 -180%) Chloe's Court
14
14/1(-180%)
(9) Chloe's Court 14/1, Multiple winner over hurdles who made winning return at Exeter (21.6f, soft) 34 days ago, driven out. Remains fairly treated and can make presence felt again. Won mares' events the last twice; this looks a tougher assignment.
1
(1) (33/1 -32%) Rathmacknee
33
33/1(-32%)
(1) Rathmacknee 33/1, Bit of a mixed record for Nicky Henderson last season, winning twice but also pulled up on 3 occasions. Showed some ability remains on debut for new yard at Uttoxeter in September but below that level since and makes limited appeal. Not particularly solid on 2023 form; forecast slow surface is another negative.
LTO Selection:
13:20 Warwick Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 21f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Huntingdon bumper winner LAND GENIE has shown plenty in a couple of novice events recently and the gelded son of Flemensfirth could be primed to strike now switched to handicaps. Blue Bikini was never involved over an extended 2m7f at Chepstow in October, but she will appreciate a drop in trip and looks more than capable from an unchanged mark. Hat-trick seeking Chloe's Court and Halifax are also noted.
This can go to GOD'S OWN GETAWAY, who made an encouraging return here last month and likely has more to offer on handicap debut. Land Genie is also a potential improver and is feared most, whilst Exeter-winner Chloe's Court should also go well.
The shortlist comprises the interesting handicap debutants GOD'S OWN GETAWAY, Land Genie and Bataillon.
(1) Ballee Evens, Showed fairly useful form in bumpers and built on his yard/hurdles debut effort when running out a good winner of a C&D novice 2 weeks ago, despite doing a fair bit wrong. Open to further progress and well worth considering under a penalty. Hood back on. Beat short-odds rival over C&D two weeks ago and sets fairly useful hurdling standard.
3
(3) (8/1 +0%) Coastal Rock
8
8/1(+0%)
(3) Coastal Rock 8/1, Related to four winners and showed a bit to work on when fourth in a Wincanton bumper 8 months ago. Attentions are turned to hurdling with his yard amongst the winners. Fourth of six in Wincanton bumper in April; should improve now hurdling.
8
(8) (11/1 +21%) Time Interval
11
11/1(+21%)
(8) Time Interval 11/1, Fairly useful 10f winner on Flat for John Flint. Hood/tongue strap on, ran below that level when fourth in 16-runner Ludlow maiden hurdle on yard debut 17 days ago, no extra between last 2. May be one for handicaps in this sphere. Fairly useful Flat-racer; made quite encouraging hurdle debut but needs to improve here.
13
(13) (13/8 +54%) Larchmont Lass
1.625
13/8(+54%)
(13) Larchmont Lass 13/8, Useful form when winning listed bumper at Sandown in March and she resumed with a good fifth in similar company at Cheltenham last month. Interesting hurdling debutante for leading stable. Listed bumper winner who ought to have a good future over jumps; respected.
7
(7) (16/1 +52%) Pride Of Paris
16
16/1(+52%)
(7) Pride Of Paris 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden who posted a good fourth of 11 in novice hurdle (6/1) at Taunton (19f, good to soft) 22 days ago, outpaced between 4 and 3 out and keeping on. Likely type for handicaps back over further. Has some ability but will probably be of greater interest when qualified for handicaps.
2
(2) (40/1 -186%) Baskerville
40
40/1(-186%)
(2) Baskerville 40/1, Promising start when second of 10 in bumper at Stratford (16.3f) in August and subsequent Wincanton run best excused having slipped entering straight. Interesting what the market makes of him now hurdling. Close second on bumper debut in summer but his second bumper run was disappointing.
12
(12) (40/1 -433%) Jamaicaine
40
40/1(-433%)
(12) Jamaicaine 40/1, Runner-up in a French bumper in May 2022. Not helped by a bad mistake 3 out when well-held third on Sedgefield hurdle debut in February. Down in trip on return. Open to improvement. Well held when third on hurdle debut at Sedgefield in February; much more needed.
5
(5) (66/1 -32%) Jackpot Cash
66
66/1(-32%)
(5) Jackpot Cash 66/1, €55,000 3-y-o, Cokoriko gelding. Offered something to work on when fifth of 7 in bumper at Ffos Las (15.8f, good to soft, 20/1) on NH debut 60 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Not beaten far when fifth of seven on bumper but that form is tricky to evaluate.
10
(10) (100/1 -525%) Chatty Chich
100
100/1(-525%)
(10) Chatty Chich 100/1, Presenting half-sister to yard's very smart chaser Le Milos. Promise when third on bumper debut at Ludlow (15.7f) in May. Disappointed back from 6 months off at that venue in November but not one to write off now hurdling. Placed in Ludlow bumper in May but back from break with lesser effort there last month.
6
(6) (200/1 -100%) Our Nobby
200
200/1(-100%)
(6) Our Nobby 200/1, Native Ruler gelding. Didn't offer much in pair of bumpers for Tom George during early 2022. Best watched on this belated return now hurdling. Soundly beaten in two bumpers for Tom George in early 2022; now with new stable.
9
(9) (200/1 -100%) Behind The Veil
200
200/1(-100%)
(9) Behind The Veil 200/1, Kayf Tara mare who had a breathing operation prior to her debut and finished mid-field in a Warwick bumper just over 3 weeks ago. Easy to back, offered little when pulled up on hurdles debut at Lingfield 2 weeks ago. Pulled up when 40-1 for hurdling debut a fortnight ago.
14
(14) (250/1 -150%) Walkinthecotswolds
250
250/1(-150%)
(14) Walkinthecotswolds 250/1, Big prices and no promise in bumpers at Cheltenham/Ffos Las 7 months apart. Passed over now attentions switch to timber. Well beaten in both her bumpers; tongue-tie added for hurdling debut.
11
(11) (250/1 -25%) Darquesse
250
250/1(-25%)
(11) Darquesse 250/1, Affinisea mare. Dam winning pointer. Well held on bumper debut at Ludlow last month. Tailed off when 200-1 for recent Ludlow bumper.
LTO Selection:
13:30 Taunton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
BALLEE was an emphatic winner over C&D a fortnight ago and he is expected to defy the penalty en route to further success. Larchmont Lass was far from disgraced in a Listed bumper at Cheltenham last month, having landed a similar event at Sandown in March, and she merits respect on the switch to hurdles. Others to note include Time Interval, Jackpot Cash and Baskerville.
BALLEE did plenty wrong but still managed to show improved form when opening his account in a C&D novice 2 weeks ago, marking himself down as a potentially useful prospect. He earns the vote to concede weight all round and make it 2-3 in this sphere. Larchmont Lass was useful in bumpers and she can emerge as the chief danger, with Jamaicaine, Coastal Rock and Baskerville others to note.
Listed bumper winner Larchmont Lass makes appeal but a useful stablemate of hers was beaten by BALLEE over C&D a fortnight ago.
(3) Lebowski 3/1, 3-time hurdle winner for Michael Scudamore, including on return to action at Wetherby (2m, soft) last December. Essentially disappointing thereafter and he did too much too soon on return following a breathing op at Chepstow (2m) in October. Tongue strap refitted. Return to form needed but he runs off last winning mark; one to watch in the betting.
1
(1) (7/2 +13%) Dare To Shout
3.5
7/2(+13%)
(1) Dare To Shout 7/2, Point winner who looked a good prospect when winning back-to-back novice hurdles at Kelso and over C&D earlier this year and resumed progress after a wind-op/summer break when scoring at Hexham (20.1f, heavy) in October. Possibly amiss when tailed-off last at Aintree later that month, though. Disappointing at Aintree but progressive previously and could bounce back with a big run.
5
(5) (9/2 -35%) Horn Cape
4.5
9/2(-35%)
(5) Horn Cape 9/2, Capitalised on the drop in grade returned to hurdling with victory in 10-runner handicap at Sedgefield (16.8f, soft) last month, staying on to lead close home. Shaped as if still in good form when third there (19.8f, heavy) a week later so he could well be in the mix again. In top form the last twice and could play a leading role now back down in trip.
4
(4) (13/8 +46%) War Soldier
1.625
13/8(+46%)
(4) War Soldier 13/8, Winner of a course maiden and Haydock novice towards the end of 2022. Handicap debut third back over C&D in March was respectable and caught the eye in a deeper race when mid-field at Ayr a month later. Interesting from this mark provided he's ready to roll. Fair efforts in the spring in first two handicaps; needs something extra but he's only six.
2
(2) (18/1 -112%) Not What It Seems
18
18/1(-112%)
(2) Not What It Seems 18/1, Completed hat-trick of novice hurdle successes when seeing off 5 rivals at Wetherby last October. Sound start to his chase career when third of 6 over 19.5f there over Christmas but made mistakes and was pulled up at Lingfield when last seen 10 months ago. Makes return back over timber. Absent since pulled up over fences in February but progressive otherwise last season.
LTO Selection:
13:40 Newcastle Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 17f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
Previous C&D winner Dare To Shout has lacked consistency in recent starts, but the son of Martaline will appreciate forecast ground conditions and must not be ruled out. However, the vote goes to LEBOWSKI, who attracted market support on his seasonal reappearance in October and might step forward on his second outing following wind surgery. War Soldier is another to consider.
Tough to rule out any of the quintet but the vote goes to WAR SOLDIER, who already boasts a couple of course wins and really caught the eye when last seen at Ayr 7 months ago. Provided he's ready to roll, he can get the better of Lebowski, who did too much too soon on return/yard debut at Chepstow in October but should be much closer to form here. Horn Cape looks best of the rest.
Topweight DARE TO SHOUT was well beaten at Aintree last time but is back in much calmer waters today and was progressive previously.
(12) Only By Night 2/5, Won 10-runner listed bumper (5/4) at Navan (16f, heavy) 25 days ago by 2¼ lengths from Mongibello, comfortably. Makes hurdles debut. Likely player. Two bumper wins, incl' a Listed at Navan last time; is the one to beat on hurdling debut.
8
(8) (9/2 -29%) Magic Dawn
4.5
9/2(-29%)
(8) Magic Dawn 9/2, Promising sort. Fourth of 19 in novice hurdle (5/1) at Navan (16f, heavy) on hurdles bow 25 days ago. Stable in good form. Should improve. Bumper winner ran well in a Navan maiden hurdle on return; can improve and be involved.
4
(4) (11/2 -175%) Crack The Sky
5.5
11/2(-175%)
(4) Crack The Sky 11/2, Promising type. Hooded, first run since leaving Niels Petersen when second of 17 in novice hurdle at Gowran (16f, heavy, 11/8) on NH debut 33 days ago. Likely to improve. Runner-up on hurdling debut at Gowran; hood worn is retained; can improve and go close.
5
(5) (13/2 -95%) Gaillimh A Run
6.5
13/2(-95%)
(5) Gaillimh A Run 13/2, Dual bumper winner who had a hopeless task from her position when sixth of 20 to Dysart Enos in Nickel Coin Mares' National Hunt Flat Race (15/2) at Aintree (17f, good) on final outing. Good hurdle prospect. Two bumper wins, incl' here; can run a big race on hurdling debut but lacks a recent run.
11
(11) (28/1 -56%) New York Style
28
28/1(-56%)
(11) New York Style 28/1, Promising individual. 33/1, twelfth of 22 in novice hurdle at this C&D (soft) on hurdles bow 32 days ago. Yard having good spell. Open to progress. A long way behind on hurdling debut over C&D recently (33/1); surely much better than that.
9
(9) (40/1 -60%) Mi Lucky Cailin
40
40/1(-60%)
(9) Mi Lucky Cailin 40/1, Lightly-raced winner under NH rules. Fair winner at 16f in bumpers. Good fifth of 10 in novice hurdle at Galway (16f, heavy, 4/1) 46 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Should have improved from her Galway maiden hurdle return last time and run respectably.
10
(10) (100/1 +0%) Millyupdahilly
100
100/1(+0%)
(10) Millyupdahilly 100/1, Modest maiden on the Flat, making GB/IRE jumps debut. Fourth of 14 in handicap at Gowran (8.3f, heavy, 9/1) 58 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Peter McCreery. Limited Flat maiden but placed a few times; doesn't make any appeal on hurdling debut.
1
(1) (125/1 -56%) A Great Buzz
125
125/1(-56%)
(1) A Great Buzz 125/1, Twice-raced maiden. 125/1, seventh of 13 in novice hurdle at Cork (16f, heavy) 18 days ago. Well beaten in two maiden hurdles at Cork and best wait for handicaps.
14
(14) (150/1 -50%) Seren Ni
150
150/1(-50%)
(14) Seren Ni 150/1, Youmzain filly. Dam (h111), 17f-2¾m hurdle winner, out of useful hurdler/winning chaser (stayed 25f) Bayrouge. Wears tongue strap. By a useful sire but probably best watched on debut for future reference.
3
(3) (150/1 -20%) Backfromtheraces
150
150/1(-20%)
(3) Backfromtheraces 150/1, Yeats filly. Dam unraced. Fifth sole start in points (Nov 4). Beaten 39l on pointing debut recently and will have to improve enormously for rules bow.
13
(13) (200/1 -100%) Restless Lady
200
200/1(-100%)
(13) Restless Lady 200/1, €5,500 3-y-o, Sageburg mare. Dam unraced out of fairly useful hurdler/chaser (2m-2½m winner) Zayta, also winner on Flat in France. Pulled-up in a point on debut in May and best watched on return/rules debut.
6
(6) (200/1 -60%) Good Time Belle
200
200/1(-60%)
(6) Good Time Belle 200/1, Once-raced maiden. Hooded, seventeenth of 19 in novice hurdle at Navan (16f, heavy, 150/1) on NH debut 25 days ago. Tailed-off in a Navan maiden hurdle on debut; look elsewhere.
7
(7) (200/1 -60%) Inatosha
200
200/1(-60%)
(7) Inatosha 200/1, Once-raced maiden. Unseated rider in novice hurdle at Thurles (16.5f, good to soft, 200/1) on NH debut 14 days ago. Started at 200/1 when unseated on hurdling debut; best watched for now.
15
(15) (200/1 -60%) Tawny Orange
200
200/1(-60%)
(15) Tawny Orange 200/1, Making GB/IRE jumps debut. Thirteenth of 14 in maiden at Dundalk (8f, 100/1) on debut. Off 13 months. Soundy beaten in a Dundalk maiden a year ago; best watched on return/hurdling debut.
16
(16) (200/1 -60%) Volez Vous
200
200/1(-60%)
(16) Volez Vous 200/1, Yeats filly. Closely related to fairly useful hurdler Clever As A Fox, and half-sister to 2 winners, including fairly useful hurdler De Lady In Red. By a leading sire and related to winners; second runner for yard; best watched.
2
(2) (200/1 -33%) Angelofthemorning
200
200/1(-33%)
(2) Angelofthemorning 200/1, Twice-raced maiden. 200/1, ninth of 10 in novice hurdle at Tramore (21f, soft) 16 days ago. Back down in trip. Well beaten in two maiden hurdles at big prices and best to look elsewhere.
17
(17) (200/1 -33%) You Make Me Smile
200
200/1(-33%)
(17) You Make Me Smile 200/1, 50/1, last of 14 in handicap at Ballinrobe (12.6f, good to soft). Makes hurdles debut. Poor on last bumper outing. Not much to show for 10 runs between bumpers and on the Flat so best to look elsewhere.
LTO Selection:
13:45 Naas Maiden Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
Willie Mullins' Crack The Sky was green on debut at Gowran Park when beaten 10 lengths into second, but should improve for the run. The form of that race hasn't been franked to date, though, so she is swerved for the time being. ONLY BY NIGHT is in good hands and her chance has to be respected as she was last seen winning a Listed mares' bumper at Navan. As a former point-to-point winner, hurdles shouldn't inconvenience her. Gallimh A Run was smart in bumper company in winning at Thurles and this track before finishing sixth in a Grade 2 mares' bumper at Aintree. An absolute plethora of winners have come out of that Liverpool contest, so she is a major player. Magic Dawn bled in that bumper in Aintree and finished out the back. There was merit in her fourth place on hurdle debut at Navan last month, though.
ONLY BY NIGHT and Gaillimh A Run both showed plenty of ability in bumpers with the former taken to make a winning start in this sphere. Crack The Sky and Magic Dawn have made a promising start to their hurdles career and they complete the shortlist.
A dual bumper winner, including in Listed company last time at Navan,ONLY BY NIGHT(nap) also won a point and can take this.
(1) Etalon 5/6, Scored readily over hurdles at Wetherby (2m) before posting a vety good fourth of 16 in Sandown handicap in March. More to come from him now going chasing. Player. Strong form as a novice hurdler and they're evidently keen to get him chasing.
4
(4) (7/1 +0%) Couldbeaweapon
7
7/1(+0%)
(4) Couldbeaweapon 7/1, Got off the mark over hurdles at Worcester (2m, heavy) in October and largely held his form well after. Can give another good account now going chasing on his return. Only 1-10 over hurdles and he's 12lb higher than for his sole win; chase debut.
3
(3) (9/2 -50%) Blue Beach
4.5
9/2(-50%)
(3) Blue Beach 9/2, Off the mark over hurdles when landing odds at Huntingdon in February. Advanced her form when second in a well-contested handicap at Newbury next time before not seen to best effect at Huntingdon final start. Makes chase debut (from family of very smart chaser I'msingingtheblues). Considered. Has been running over 2m4f so this is a sharper test now chasing; still respected.
5
(5) (12/1 +25%) Filanderer
12
12/1(+25%)
(5) Filanderer 12/1, Warwick bumper winner who hasn't progressed over hurdles, well held in big-field Exeter handicap (16.7f) on his latest start 34 days ago. That was his first start for 6 months but he does need to settle better now sent over fences. Mildly progressive in handicap hurdles until finishing tailed off at Exeter last time.
2
(2) (15/2 -88%) Fiston De Becon
7.5
15/2(-88%)
(2) Fiston De Becon 15/2, Struck at second time of asking for this stable in 2m Wetherby maiden hurdle in January. Comfortably followed up at Market Rasen but disappointed at Chepstow final start. Off 7 months. Makes chase debut. Up in trip. Dual hurdle winner from four runs for this yard; makes chase debut in stronger company.
LTO Selection:
13:55 Warwick Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Rated the best of these over hurdles, ETALON is sure to have been well schooled for his chasing debut and is a strong fancy to make a winning start. Fiston De Becon showed some aptitude for jumping with two hurdle successes at the start of this year and can go well if he adapts to the larger obstacle. Blue Beach looks the pick of the rest, with Nico de Boinville a notable jockey booking.
ETALON appeals as the sort to do well over fences so Dan Skelton's newcomer looks the way to go here. Blue Beach is another with the potential to make his mark in this sphere and can pose the main threat ahead of Couldbeaweapon.
This may go the way of ETALON who held his own in Sandown's always-strong EBF Final on his final start over hurdles.
(8) Gingerbred 6/1, Confirmed previous promise when winning a handicap hurdle at Exeter (18.5f) in February but a mixed bag after and hasn't made an encouraging start to chasing career. Hasn't built on handicap hurdle win in February, including switched to fences this season.
9
(9) (6/1 +8%) Morfee
6
6/1(+8%)
(9) Morfee 6/1, Good second of 8 in handicap chase at Wincanton (20.2f, soft, 15/2) 21 days ago. Well treated based on hurdling form and looks a big player if he can build on latest effort. Only second outing back from long absence when runner-up in a chase at Wincanton; player.
1
(1) (8/1 -100%) Hymac
8
8/1(-100%)
(1) Hymac 8/1, Ex-pointer who has won a bumper and showed fairly useful form over hurdles. Hasn't reached the track much, however, and recent seasonal/chasing debut at Chepstow was a tame one. Not one to write off completely. Promise in points/bumper/hurdles; disappointed on chase debut, though; tongue-tie goes on.
6
(6) (9/2 -80%) Hardy Boy
4.5
9/2(-80%)
(6) Hardy Boy 9/2, In good form over fences this term and ran right up to best once more when runner-up over C&D a fortnight ago. Worth a chance to go one better in a first-time visor. Another good run when caught close home over C&D 14 days ago; visor on; should go well.
4
(4) (9/4 +36%) Game Winner
2.25
9/4(+36%)
(4) Game Winner 9/4, Fair form when fourth at Hereford only start in bumpers for Paul Nicholls and he showed himself to be a fairly useful hurdler after, scoring at Kempton (2m5f) in February. Solid chasing/stable debut (third) at Sandown on return and should improve for the experience. Better than result behind smart Le Patron on chase debut; big player if stamina holds.
2
(2) (12/1 -20%) Bumpy Johnson
12
12/1(-20%)
(2) Bumpy Johnson 12/1, Won pair of 2½m Ffos Las handicap hurdles in a productive 2022/3 campaign and shaped as if in need of experience when sixth in a handicap at Exeter on chasing debut 18 days ago. Open to improvement. Dual hurdle winner; probably needed recent chase/seasonal debut; open to progress.
7
(7) (12/1 +14%) Balko Saint
12
12/1(+14%)
(7) Balko Saint 12/1, Dual winner over hurdles and runner-up 4 times over fences, including at Newton Abbot (21f, good) in June. Weakened quickly back over hurdles back from 5 months off and again ran poorly back in this sphere here 3 weeks ago. Runner-up four times over fences in spring/summer but below par last twice; up in trip.
5
(5) (17/2 +6%) Riskintheground
8.5
17/2(+6%)
(5) Riskintheground 17/2, Showed fair winning form over hurdles last season and shaped encouragingly when third of 7 in handicap chase at Kempton penultimate start. Found little at Market Rasen (23.9f) last time so this lesser test should suit. Good third in 3m Kempton chase in October but ran poorly at Market Rasen since.
3
(3) (66/1 -164%) Old Town Garde
66
66/1(-164%)
(3) Old Town Garde 66/1, Fairly useful chaser in Ireland for Gordon Elliott but down the field over hurdles on only start for Harry Fry and up against it returning from 9 months off on debut for another new yard. Maiden hurdle winner but 0-7 over fences; first run for new yard after 299 days off.
LTO Selection:
14:05 Taunton Handicap Chase (Class 4) 23f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Hardy Boy continues to run well in defeat and he is unlikely to be far away in the first-time visor, but a chance can be taken on GAME WINNER. A shuddering mistake put paid to his chances when sent over fences for the first time at Sandown, but he ought to have learnt plenty from that experience and should fare better dropped in class. Morfee heads the remainder.
HARDY BOY arrives at the top of his game and he's avoided mistakes on the whole the last twice, so he's worth chancing to get his head in front with a visor fitted. Game Winner is a threat on the back of a positive chasing debut and Morfee is likely to be on the premises.
Harry Derham's GAME WINNER ran well for a long way behind Le Patron on his chase/seasonal debut and can build on that promise now.
(4) Great Raffles 3/1, Dual winner over hurdles who acquitted himself well in defeat in all 4 starts last term. Tries chasing on return to action and is worth monitoring in market. Chase and seasonal debut; his dam was useful over fences and he's not ruled out.
2
(2) (4/7 +75%) Tom Cody
0.571429
4/7(+75%)
(2) Tom Cody 4/7, Multiple point winner who was only narrowly denied on handicap debut over C&D (good to soft, 7/2) 21 days ago. 2 lb rise fair and holds solid claims. Cheekpieces on first time. Five-time point winner who went close over C&D on handicap chase debut; respected.
5
(5) (10/1 +17%) Just Hannah
10
10/1(+17%)
(5) Just Hannah 10/1, Point winner who has yet to click for current yard and didn't offer much on her previous try at chasing. Mark is potentially lenient, however. Point winner; check betting on chase debut but she's been struggling over hurdles.
7
(7) (15/2 +77%) Old Page
7.5
15/2(+77%)
(7) Old Page 15/2, Little worthwhile form and is likely best watched from 7 lb out of the handicap. 0-20 under rules and hasn't been threatening to win of late; 7lb out of the handicap.
LTO Selection:
14:15 Newcastle Handicap Chase (Class 5) 23f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
The vote goes to TOM CODY. Narrowly denied over C&D three weeks ago, Rebecca Menzies' new recruit should progress and first-time cheekpieces could help eke out more. Goodoldbill should also be on the premises after he made his first start at the track a winning one last month. Of the others, keep an eye on Great Raffles on his seasonal reappearance.
GOODOLDBILL has been raied only 3 lb for his C&D win 3 weeks ago and looks the one to beat..Tom Cody is also respected.
The unexposed chaser TOM CODY went close over C&D three weeks ago and is taken to get off the mark under rules.
(8) Banada Bridge 6/1, Remains a maiden after 18 NH runs but posted a solid fifth of 8 in handicap hurdle (9/4) at Wexford (20f, heavy) 27 days ago. Has to be taken seriously off a 2 lb lower mark. Didn't stay 2m4f at Wexford last time but has a solid shout if bouncing back to form.
1
(1) (7/2 -17%) Maimie's Magic
3.5
7/2(-17%)
(1) Maimie's Magic 7/2, Creditable fifth of 22 in handicap hurdle at Navan (16f, heavy, 15/2) 25 days ago. Merits consideration. Not beaten far in a Navan handicap on return; is a major olayer off the same mark.
7
(7) (9/1 -29%) Tuckmill
9
9/1(-29%)
(7) Tuckmill 9/1, C&D winner. First run since leaving F. Flood when pulled up in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (20.1f, good to soft, 9/2), pulled up before 2 out. Off 9 months. Down in trip. Broke blood vessels when last seen; best watched on return unless strong in the market.
17
(17) (10/1 +0%) Outdoor Mozzy
10
10/1(+0%)
(17) Outdoor Mozzy 10/1, Good sixth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Thurles (16.1f, soft, 10/1) 42 days ago. Can give a good account. Decent runs last twice; can be involved again but more needed to score.
11
(11) (10/1 +0%) Man River
10
10/1(+0%)
(11) Man River 10/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 28/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time in this code, creditable third of 10 in handicap hurdle at Wexford (20f, heavy) 27 days ago. Needs considering. Solid effort on handicap debut after a break at Wexford (2m4f); this trip can suit better.
13
(13) (10/1 +29%) Huit Reflets
10
10/1(+29%)
(13) Huit Reflets 10/1, Seventh of 10 in handicap hurdle (7/2) at Wexford (20f, heavy) 27 days ago. More is required. Well beaten on return last time but has a squeak if repeating best efforts.
5
(5) (11/2 +0%) Ivane
5.5
11/2(+0%)
(5) Ivane 11/2, Winner in hurdle at Galway in October. 7/1, creditable sixth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Tramore (21f, soft) 16 days ago. Back down in trip. Unreliable individual. Won a Galway handicap in October but below that level in two starts since off this mark.
3
(3) (12/1 +40%) Kilmacurkin
12
12/1(+40%)
(3) Kilmacurkin 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 20/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (22.1f, soft), pulled up. Off 8 months. Back down in trip. First run for yard after leaving Ian O'Connor. Pulled-up in a Ballinrobe handicap when last seen; new yard and needs his best.
4
(4) (12/1 +64%) Imbolc
12
12/1(+64%)
(4) Imbolc 12/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Twelfth of 16 in novice hurdle at Navan (20f, heavy, 150/1) 26 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Showed little in three maiden hurdles; can only be fancied if attracting market support.
9
(9) (14/1 -40%) Go Gill Go
14
14/1(-40%)
(9) Go Gill Go 14/1, Twenty runs since last win in 2021. 9/2, eleventh of 12 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (16.6f, heavy) 49 days ago. Enters calculations if back on song. Was 3rd in a Limerick handicap and Clonmel five days later might have come too soon.
10
(10) (16/1 -14%) Junot
16
16/1(-14%)
(10) Junot 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 40/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, good fourth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Thurles (16.5f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up. Should have improved from last time and go closer with cheekpieces retained.
14
(14) (20/1 +9%) Restless Son
20
20/1(+9%)
(14) Restless Son 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Eighth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Thurles (16.5f, good to soft, 66/1) 14 days ago. Others appeal more. Not much to show for three maiden runs or handicap bow at Thurles last time.
2
(2) (25/1 +0%) Phoebe's Charm
25
25/1(+0%)
(2) Phoebe's Charm 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 11/1, respectable fifth of 14 in novice hurdle at Limerick (19f, heavy) 23 days ago. Respected on her handicap hurdle debut. Not much to show for four maiden hurdle runs but could fare better in this company.
12
(12) (50/1 -100%) Cramers Valley
50
50/1(-100%)
(12) Cramers Valley 50/1, 125/1, thirteenth of 22 in handicap hurdle at Navan (16f, heavy) 25 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Beaten a long way in a Navan handicap last time; cheekpieces need to work.
16
(16) (125/1 -525%) Essential Part
125
125/1(-525%)
(16) Essential Part 125/1, Thirteenth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy, 40/1) 23 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Tailed-off in a Limerick handicap hurdle last time and isn't easy to fancy.
15
(15) (125/1 -279%) Sunwalk
125
125/1(-279%)
(15) Sunwalk 125/1, 125/1, twelfth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (10.7f) 34 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Pulled up on last hurdle run. Flat maiden winner has been pulled-up on both handicap starts and isn't easy to fancy.
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
MAIMIE'S MAGIC is entitled to come on from her fifth place in a big field at Navan last month. That was her first outing for almost seven months and she made up ground at the business end. Furthermore, that effort came in a higher grade which gives hope that she can defy the burden of 12st 4lb. Ivane has winning form on testing ground at Galway in October which makes him dangerous in this company even if he hasn't been at his best on his last couple of starts. Man River showed much more form when third over further at Wexford which gives him claims. Banada Bridge, Go Gill Go and Tuckmill are all in with a shout of landing a cheque.
BANADA BRIDGE can race off a 2 lb lower mark than when a good recent fifth at Wexford so is taken to gain an overdue maiden victory in a handicap where plenty arrive with a question mark against them. Junot could emerge as the chief threat on the back of his good Thurles fourth, with Maimie's Magic and Man River also in the mix.
After being a solid third in a Wexford handicap over 2m4f last time, the Flat-bred MAN RIVER should be better suited by this trip.
(6) Arclight 5/6, Fairly useful on the Flat and ran to a similar level when winning her first 2 starts over hurdles. Much better over fences, however, again jumping fluently when making it two from two in this sphere in a listed contest at Exeter last time. Obvious claims. 2-2 over fences; Listed winner last time; leading player provided she stays this new trip.
3
(3) (7/2 +30%) Marsh Wren
3.5
7/2(+30%)
(3) Marsh Wren 7/2, Winner of 2 of her 3 starts over hurdles last term and hit the ground running over fences when landing a 9-runner handicap (two of these rivals) over C&D on reappearance. Looks the main threat to Arclight. Defied top weight in C&D handicap last month, beating two of these rivals; progressive.
1
(1) (11/2 +31%) Endless Escape
5.5
11/2(+31%)
(1) Endless Escape 11/2, Ex-pointer who enjoyed a productive campaign over hurdles last season and shaped as if she'd come on for her chasing/seasonal debut behind Arclight at Exeter 24 days ago. No forlorn hope. May resume her progress with Exeter reappearance (behind Arclight) under her belt.
4
(4) (12/1 +0%) Moviddy
12
12/1(+0%)
(4) Moviddy 12/1, rish point winner who won twice over hurdles last season and has made an encouraging start in this sphere. Might be outclassed up in grade, however. Strong-finishing third in the C&D event won by Marsh Wren; may need further now.
2
(2) (12/1 -50%) Game On For Glory
12
12/1(-50%)
(2) Game On For Glory 12/1, Solid form in bumpers scored over hurdles at Lingfield in December 2021. Understandably needed the run at Wetherby (first appearance for 2 years), then showed plenty of ability remains when second to Marsh Wren over C&D on chasing debut last time. Good second to Marsh Wren, despite making errors, over C&D on debut over fences.
5
(5) (40/1 -60%) Somespring Special
40
40/1(-60%)
(5) Somespring Special 40/1, Won twice over hurdles in the spring but made an unpromising start to her chasing career when pulled up at Wincanton on return, possibly amiss (reportedly lost shoe. Others preferred. Form dipped sharply last time; has the worst chance at the weights.
LTO Selection:
14:30 Warwick Maiden Chase (Class 1) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
ARCLIGHT has readily eclipsed her achievements on the Flat and, having comfortably won a Listed chase at Exeter last month (Endless Escape fifth), the four-year-old is hard to oppose. Already rated superior to her five rivals, this might prove to be a straightforward task for Nicky Henderson's improving filly on these terms. Marsh Wren, who landed a mares novice handicap over C&D 22 days ago (Game On For Glory second, Moviddy third), rates the biggest danger to the selection. Endless Escape is third choice.
ARCLIGHT isn't the biggest but she's shown a real suitability for chasing to this point and she's fancied to maintain her unbeaten record over fences. Marsh Wren could pose the main threat having made a successful reappearance over C&D and Endless Escape can't be fully dismissed.
Arclight isn't a certain stayer over this new trip. MARSH WREN (nap) is a solid alternative. Endless Escape is also in the mix.
(8) Individualiste 4/1, Fair on the Flat in France and he got off the mark for current yard at Taunton (19f) in March 2022. First outing since when an encouraging fourth at Newton Abbot and possibly found the run coming too quickly when fifth at Sandown since. Well worth another chance off a lenient mark. C&D winner in 2022; return was encouraging and perhaps his next race came too soon.
9
(9) (4/1 +71%) Just Loose Change
4
4/1(+71%)
(9) Just Loose Change 4/1, C&D winner in April but he came in only ninth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Warwick (21f, heavy) 37 days ago. Can give a good account if shrugging off latest effort. C&D winner last season but he'll need to leave his last two runs behind.
6
(6) (9/2 +0%) Amelia's Dance
4.5
9/2(+0%)
(6) Amelia's Dance 9/2, Added to an excellent record at Taunton when winning last December. Lost her way in the spring but back on song of late, runner-up at Kempton (2m) 17 days ago. Enters calculations. Goes well here and effectively off the same mark as when going close at Kempton.
2
(2) (10/3 +17%) American Sniper
3.333333
10/3(+17%)
(2) American Sniper 10/3, Course scorer who got back to winning ways in first-time tongue strap in 20-runner handicap hurdle at Cheltenham (21f, soft) 27 days ago, finding extra. In the mix despite taking a 6 lb rise. Not the easiest to catch right but won well at Cheltenham latest, with the front two clear.
4
(4) (11/1 -10%) Inferno Sacree
11
11/1(-10%)
(4) Inferno Sacree 11/1, Resumed with success in 2m2f handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot but he beat only two in handicap hurdle at Cartmel (17.2f, good to soft) in July. Sort to bounce back after a break. Effective front-runner; went off too fast for his own good when tailed off at Cartmel.
5
(5) (11/1 -57%) Samuel Spade
11
11/1(-57%)
(5) Samuel Spade 11/1, A fair winning juvenile hurdler last season who took a step back in the right direction when fourth of 10 in handicap at Kempton (16f, soft) 17 days ago. One to consider off an easing mark. Latest Kempton race wasn't run to suit and he might well strip fitter for this.
1
(1) (16/1 -88%) Swaffham Bulbeck
16
16/1(-88%)
(1) Swaffham Bulbeck 16/1, Returned to hurdles to land a Southwell handicap in September and even better form when second of 12 at Chepstow. Found Greatwood too competitive at Cheltenham since so needs considering in these calmer waters. Outclassed last time but does look on a tough mark and might be vulnerable.
11
(11) (18/1 -140%) Iorens
18
18/1(-140%)
(11) Iorens 18/1, Twice runner-up in novice company last winter but well below par both runs since. Off 9 months and needs to get back on track. Poor in two handicaps but she won a point and showed promise in novice company.
10
(10) (20/1 -67%) Samtara
20
20/1(-67%)
(10) Samtara 20/1, Belatedly off the mark at Hereford in March and backed that up with a fine second at Cheltenham (17f) in April. His run of good form came to an abrupt halt at Worcester in May, though, and off since (has had wind surgery). Pulled up on final run and had wind surgery since; player on last season's peak efforts.
3
(3) (25/1 -233%) Bashful Boy
25
25/1(-233%)
(3) Bashful Boy 25/1, Scored at Newton Abbot in July and not discredited when fourth of 6 in handicap hurdle over C&D (good to soft) 14 days ago. Shortlisted. Had no excuses when only fourth of six runners over C&D two weeks ago.
7
(7) (125/1 -400%) Santana Plessis
125
125/1(-400%)
(7) Santana Plessis 125/1, Fairly useful ex-Irish hurdles winner in 2020 but very lightly raced since and well below par both runs for his current yard this term. Others appeal more. Winner in Ireland; quiet so far for this yard but likely to come good again at some point.
LTO Selection:
14:40 Taunton Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 19f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
AMERICAN SNIPER mowed down his rivals in an open heat at Cheltenham last month, with David Pipe noting that his charge had benefitted from the application of a first-time tongue-tie (retained). The five-year-old is 6lb higher, but he'll be a tough nut to crack if arriving in a similar mood. Amelia's Dance appeals as a leading candidate following a brace of runner-up efforts, while Individualiste could also have a say.
A case can be made for a few of these but it is worth siding with Paul Nicholls' low-mileage 5-y-o INDIVIDUALISTE to capitalise on a handy-looking mark. Recent Cheltenham scorer American Sniper rates a massive threat though, while Swaffham Bulbeck can also have a say now his sights are lowered.
Iorens is one of several dangers but the in-form AMELIA'S DANCE looks to have solid claims on a course she runs so well.
(7) For Three 3/1, Attracted plenty of support and shaped well when runner-up at Sedgefield on first start for this yard in November. Far too keen for his own good there last time but looks worth another chance. A close second and a fair fourth from his two runs for this yard; could be thereabouts.
6
(6) (3/1 +50%) Hashtag Lord
3
3/1(+50%)
(6) Hashtag Lord 3/1, Placed 3 times over hurdles last winter and ran respectably after a breathing operation when fourth of 8 at Musselburgh (15.8f, good to soft, 4/1) on chase debut 36 days ago. Place claims from reduced mark. Has shown some fair handicap form and he's dropped down the weights; could be involved.
4
(4) (4/1 -14%) Ingennio
4
4/1(-14%)
(4) Ingennio 4/1, Runner-up in handicaps at Huntingdon and Taunton earlier this year but has shaped as if in decent heart on both outings since summer break, including when third of 7 at Uttoxeter (19.9f, heavy) 18 days ago. Mark has been nudged down and he's not discounted. 0-11 but fair 3rd over 2m4f at Uttoxeter recently and could benefit from this shorter trip.
2
(2) (7/1 -17%) Ballyquin Bay
7
7/1(-17%)
(2) Ballyquin Bay 7/1, Fair maiden hurdler for Gordon Elliott and produced best effort since joining this yard when fourth in Kelso handicap last month. Well treated if he can build on that. Took step back in right direction at Kelso last month and he's not discounted.
9
(9) (11/2 +31%) Belle Na Bann
5.5
11/2(+31%)
(9) Belle Na Bann 11/2, Dual winner for Neil Mulholland in summer 2022 and made the frame on her first 3 outings current yard early in the year. Not disgraced when fifth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Sedgefield (16.8f, soft) 35 days ago but probably needs a couple of these to falter. Returned from break with fair fifth at Sedgefield and could improve for that run.
1
(1) (17/2 -6%) Bridget Breeze
8.5
17/2(-6%)
(1) Bridget Breeze 17/2, Made a successful start in a Kelso bumper last season and showed modest form when placed both starts over hurdles last season. Disappointing when pulled up on handicap debut last time, though, and now drops to 2m for first time over obstacles. Pulled up on return but that run may have got the freshness out of her; retains potential.
3
(3) (18/1 +28%) Edgar Allan Poe
18
18/1(+28%)
(3) Edgar Allan Poe 18/1, Seven-time winner on the Flat who got off the mark in this sphere in 2m handicap at Catterick in January. Bled on return at Sedgefield last month, though, and he has a bit to prove on the back of that. Below last winning mark and stable in flying form; could leave reappearance well behind.
8
(8) (33/1 +0%) A Cheap Thrill
33
33/1(+0%)
(8) A Cheap Thrill 33/1, Fair hurdler/chaser for Emmet Mullins who hasn't fired as yet for current stable. Form has gone wrong way and there was no upturn in fortunes back over hurdles last time.
5
(5) (50/1 -400%) Barranco
50
50/1(-400%)
(5) Barranco 50/1, Bumper winner for Stuart Crawford but finished down the field on yard debut at Market Rasen and is best watched after 18 months off. Lightly raced bumper winner, but may be best watched on this return from an absence.
LTO Selection:
14:50 Newcastle Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 17f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
FOR THREE may be winless since July 2021, but he has shown green shoots since joining the Sam England stable and must hold every chance if bouncing back to the form of his penultimate second at Sedgefield. Ingennio should be suited by dropping in trip after a creditable effort over further at Uttoxeter, while Hashtag Lord also has the form to get involved.
FOR THREE was keener than ideal at Sedgefield last time but is given another chance to build on the form of an encouraging stable debut in a race which looks as if it should be run to suit. Ingennio has slipped to a handy mark and has shaped as if in decent heart on his recent outings, so heads the list of dangers alongside Ballyquin Bay.
The mare BRIDGET BREEZE is much better than she showed on her handicap debut and is the selection ahead of Ingennio.
(9) Poppy Rose 2/1, Good third of 22 in handicap hurdle (14/1) at Navan (16f, heavy) 25 days ago. Shortlist material. Maiden ran a cracker at Navan last month on return; go close if improving from that.
13
(13) (3/1 +63%) Tingarran Express
3
3/1(+63%)
(13) Tingarran Express 3/1, Remains a maiden after 17 NH runs. First run since leaving Philip Fenton when respectable fifth of 20 in handicap hurdle (12/1) at Cork (20f, heavy) 4 days ago. Not dismissed. Solid run at Cork four days ago but still beaten 18l; won't be far away if none the worse.
5
(5) (6/1 -71%) Young Fitzy
6
6/1(-71%)
(5) Young Fitzy 6/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable third of 14 in handicap hurdle (11/1) at Limerick (16f, heavy) 23 days ago. Should remain competitive. Dropped in the weights this year and a decent run in cheekpieces last time; left off today.
8
(8) (8/1 +60%) Special Protector
8
8/1(+60%)
(8) Special Protector 8/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Switches from Flat to hurdles. First run for yard after leaving Timothy Doyle. 7/10 on last hurdle outing. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Others make more appeal. Flat maiden but some good runs latest; hint of ability in 4 maiden hurdles; one to note.
14
(14) (14/1 -100%) Wee Jerry
14
14/1(-100%)
(14) Wee Jerry 14/1, Remains a maiden after 19 NH runs. Very good second of 10 in handicap hurdle (12/1) at Downpatrick (21.5f, soft) 69 days ago. Back down in trip. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Not taken lightly. Maiden was a 6l 2nd at Downpatrick last time off a mark of 80; a chance down in trip.
15
(15) (16/1 +0%) Max Time
16
16/1(+0%)
(15) Max Time 16/1, 22/1, respectable fifth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Cork (16f, heavy) 18 days ago. Vulnerable to better-treated rivals. Maiden hasn't been beaten far at times but has to find improvement from somewhere.
7
(7) (17/2 +29%) Billy Lee Swagger
8.5
17/2(+29%)
(7) Billy Lee Swagger 17/2, Thrice-raced maiden. 50/1, twelfth of 18 in novice hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy) 54 days ago. Had shown form in points previously, so may do better now handicapping. Well beaten in three maiden hurdles but could fare better in this company; yard in form.
10
(10) (18/1 -157%) Derby De Thaix
18
18/1(-157%)
(10) Derby De Thaix 18/1, Remains a maiden after 32 NH runs. Thirty five runs since last win in 2017. Excellent third of 13 in novice hurdle at Sligo (20f, soft, 80/1) 48 days ago, very much having run of race. Not certain to back that up. Now 0-31 over hurdles; 5lb rise for Sligo maiden 3rd doesn't help but not ruled out.
16
(16) (20/1 +20%) Perfect Arch
20
20/1(+20%)
(16) Perfect Arch 20/1, First run since leaving J. J. Lambe when bit below form seventh of 22 in handicap hurdle at Navan (16f, heavy, 33/1) 25 days ago. Needs to step forward from that. Maiden hasn't been beaten far at times but has to find improvement from somewhere.
4
(4) (22/1 +33%) Eikonix
22
22/1(+33%)
(4) Eikonix 22/1, Unreliable individual. 33/1, refused in handicap hurdle at Wexford (20f, heavy) 27 days ago. Dual Flat winner ran well in a Gowran maiden hurdle but pulled himself up at Wexford since.
2
(2) (28/1 -12%) Backinabit
28
28/1(-12%)
(2) Backinabit 28/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 150/1, sixteenth of 19 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (19.4f, soft) 19 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Could up his game. Well beaten in three maiden hurdles but could fare better on handicap debut.
3
(3) (33/1 -136%) Container Madness
33
33/1(-136%)
(3) Container Madness 33/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Sixteenth of 18 in novice hurdle (150/1) at Cork (16f, soft) 39 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Pedigree points to improvement, so worth monitoring in the betting. Just a glimpse of ability in three maiden hurdles but should fare better on handicap debut.
6
(6) (33/1 +0%) Thedancingfarrier
33
33/1(+0%)
(6) Thedancingfarrier 33/1, Pulled up in handicap hurdle at Tipperary (24f, good, 25/1), beaten soon after 3 out. Off 7 months. Significantly back down in trip. Has come down the handicap this year; pulled-up in a point last time but do better now.
11
(11) (50/1 -150%) Chosen Shant
50
50/1(-150%)
(11) Chosen Shant 50/1, 28/1, ninth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (19.1f, heavy) 7 days ago. Plenty to prove at present. Maiden was placed a number of times in UK; below that form in two starts here.
12
(12) (50/1 -52%) Cristiano Marealdo
50
50/1(-52%)
(12) Cristiano Marealdo 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 40/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Gowran (20f, heavy) 33 days ago. Makes no appeal. Pulled-up on handicap debut at Gowran after a year away and not easy to fancy.
1
(1) (66/1 -500%) Roderick
66
66/1(-500%)
(1) Roderick 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden over hurdles. Sixteenth of 24 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, soft, 150/1) 12 days ago. Rejoined yard after leaving Philip M. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Market could be informative. Four-time Flat winner has been well beaten in maiden hurdles but could fare better here.
17
(17) (80/1 -142%) Take A Punt
80
80/1(-142%)
(17) Take A Punt 80/1, 125/1, sixteenth of 18 in novice hurdle at Listowel (16f, good). Off 6 months. Poor in three starts this year and isn't easy to make a case for.
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
Stuart Crawford's POPPY ROSE was an eye-catcher in third at Navan and appeals off 1lb higher. A good run from her stablemate, Maimie's Magic, in the preceding race on the card would be encouraging as she was just behind Poppy Rose in fifth at Navan. Young Fitzy didn't run badly at all in third over this trip in Limerick and is certainly on a mark he can be effective off while Derby De Thaix ran a cracker in third in a qualified riders' maiden hurdle at Sligo. That run confirmed that he can handle soft ground. This trip looks a bit short for Wee Jerry, but he likes to get on with it and it would be dangerous to give him too much rope in first-time cheekpieces. Special Protector was placed in three races on the Flat including on heavy ground in Galway at the end of October. She is of some interest as she tries hurdling again.
YOUNG FITZY is on a career-low mark and turned in his best effort of the season when third at Limerick last time, so he's worth a chance to build on that. The in-form Poppy Rose deserves respect and market support would look significant for handicap debutant Container Madness.
POPPY ROSE doesn't need to improve much on the form of her Navan third on return to get off the mark.
(6) Art Decco 5/2, Made up into a better chaser than hurdler last season, opening his account at the fourth attempt over fences in handicap at Fontwell (21.6f) in January. Good third on return at Chepstow (23.6f, heavy) last month and looks on a handy mark having been eased 2 lb. Respectable third at Chepstow on seasonal debut; player if building on that effort.
2
(2) (5/1 -11%) Gold Emery
5
5/1(-11%)
(2) Gold Emery 5/1, Point/hurdles winner who got better with each run over fences last season, second to a subsequent winner at Uttoxeter final start. Shaped as if needing the run at Ffos Las on return and yard in much better form now. Should go well. Runner-up twice off this mark in the spring; possibly needed his reappearance run.
4
(4) (7/1 +35%) Danilo D'Airy
7
7/1(+35%)
(4) Danilo D'Airy 7/1, Much improved to win first 3 starts in handicap chases. Pulled up next 4 starts subsequently but stopped the slide when fifth at Wetherby 2 weeks ago. Claims if building on that eased another 3 lb. Signs of a revival on latest outing; scored twice at this course in 2021.
5
(5) (9/2 +18%) Gold Clermont
4.5
9/2(+18%)
(5) Gold Clermont 9/2, Landed back-to-back Plumpton handicaps in March and should have come on for last month's reappearance run over hurdles at Lingfield. In good form over fences in the spring; held off lower hurdles mark on reappearance.
3
(3) (11/4 +0%) Special Acceptance
2.75
11/4(+0%)
(3) Special Acceptance 11/4, Plummeted down the weights and posted best effort for some time when second at Haydock (25.6f, good to firm) in April. Backed that up when filling same spot at Huntingdon on return and must enter calculations. Clear second in last two races, latest at Huntingdon on seasonal debut; in the mix.
7
(7) (20/1 +0%) The Late Legend
20
20/1(+0%)
(7) The Late Legend 20/1, Scored over C&D in April of 2022 but he's been out of sorts over hurdles and fences since, including on return. C&D winner in April 2022; form has deteriorated since.
LTO Selection:
15:05 Warwick Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
SPECIAL ACCEPTANCE posted a solid second on his seasonal bow at Huntingdon last month and a 3lb rise in the ratings may not be enough to prevent the veteran from going one place better in this contest. Art Decco is 2lb lower than his respectable third at Chepstow in November and is unlikely to be far away. Robert Walford's inmate may emerge as the chief threat, ahead of Gold Emery.
ART DECCO looks set for a decent season over fences judged on his good third at Chepstow on return. Gold Emery can be expected to leave his reappearance run behind with his yard in much better form, while Special Acceptance is back down in class after his creditable second at Huntingdon on his return.
The low-mileage 7yos ART DECCO and Gold Emery make most appeal, in that order of preference.
(1) Can You Call 4/1, Off the mark in this sphere at Catterick on final start of 2021/22 and bagged first success over hurdles in a Uttoxeter handicap on New Year's Eve. Little impact next 2 starts but back to form returned to fences when excellent second at Chepstow on comeback, clear of rest. Needs considering. Went close back chasing on 2m3f Chepstow reappearance; respected despite a 5lb rise.
2
(2) (8/1 +11%) Raffle Ticket
8
8/1(+11%)
(2) Raffle Ticket 8/1, Point/hurdles winner and positive start over fences, winning at Huntingdon and Worcester. Still in contention when falling 3 out at Uttoxeter next time but well held at Newbury since after 6 months off, possibly needing it. Won back-to-back handicap chases at start of year but well beaten back from break latest.
4
(4) (9/2 +10%) Guy
4.5
9/2(+10%)
(4) Guy 9/2, Winning return at Fontwell in October and backed it up when fifth at Cheltenham next 2 starts. Others look better treated, though. Chase winner in October but the handicapper looked in charge on both outings since.
3
(3) (11/1 -100%) Tokay Dokey
11
11/1(-100%)
(3) Tokay Dokey 11/1, Successful on first 3 starts back in 2018/19 but had a lengthy absence following that season. Opened his chase account at the third attempt in handicap at Market Rasen on Boxing Day 2021 but disappointed next time. Off again since (22 months). Promising in 2021-22; very interesting to see what betting makes of him after long absence.
7
(7) (11/10 +33%) Heros
1.1
11/10(+33%)
(7) Heros 11/10, Bumper/hurdles winner in France in 2021. Bit disappointing over hurdles last season, but firmly back on track when making a successful return/chase debut over C&D (good to soft) and he's open to improvement as a chaser. Did it nicely on C&D chase debut last month and the third has won since; leading claims.
5
(5) (18/1 -50%) Jacamar
18
18/1(-50%)
(5) Jacamar 18/1, Capitalised on drop in grade in 9-runner handicap chase at Leicester in February but below par since. Won at Leicester in February but largely below par last term; others are preferred.
6
(6) (33/1 -136%) Skinflint
33
33/1(-136%)
(6) Skinflint 33/1, Consistent sort who finally got off the mark under Rules at Chepstow in February and defied a 10 lb rise over same C&D following month. Too keen in pursuit of the hat-trick final start but high enough in weights now on return. Two Chepstow wins early in 2023 but off since a remote fourth there in April.
LTO Selection:
15:15 Taunton Handicap Chase (Class 3) 18f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
HEROS won a shade cosily on his chase bow over C&D last month and the six-year-old is fancied to shrug off a 6lb rise in the ratings. Can You Call lost little in defeat when runner-up on his reappearance in a competitive handicap chase at Chepstow in October and may give the selection most to think about, ahead of Guy, who should appreciate the return to his last winning distance.
HEROS improved on his hurdles form at the first attempt when making a winning chase debut over this C&D on return and can defy a 6 lb rise with further progress on the cards. Can You Call was a good second at Chepstow on his comeback and is a clear next best.
With the form boosted, a 6lb rise doesn't look enough to prevent HEROS (nap) adding to last month's C&D chase debut success.
(6) Ilitch 4/1, Has finished down the field in a couple of bumpers 7 months apart so will need to take a significant step forward having his first start on these shores. Booking of Brian Hughes does catch the eye, however. Has tackled warm bumpers on his first two starts; this looks easier and he's respected.
4
(4) (5/4 +38%) Get A Superstar
1.25
5/4(+38%)
(4) Get A Superstar 5/4, Getaway gelding who showed ability on bumper debut at Tipperary back in the spring and improved on that form having switched yards when second in 10-runner Carlisle bumper (17f) in October. Repeat here gives him good claims of going one place better. Runner-up on stable debut at Carlisle and he holds leading form claims.
10
(10) (5/2 +55%) Tigga Time
2.5
5/2(+55%)
(10) Tigga Time 5/2, €8,000 3-y-o, £30,000 4-y-o, Malinas gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler Langley Hundred, stays 3¼m. Successful sole start in points (Apr 10) and he's well worthy of a second look on Rules/bumper debut. British maiden point win; has joined good yard for rules career; one to be interested in.
5
(5) (10/1 -43%) Helsgetaway
10
10/1(-43%)
(5) Helsgetaway 10/1, €43,000 3-y-o, Getaway gelding. Appeals on paper but ultimately undone by greenness late on when fifth in 15-runner Ayr bumper on debut 6 weeks ago. That experience won't have been wasted on him. Fifth of 15 on debut at Ayr; there's potential in his pedigree and he's in good hands.
3
(3) (11/2 +61%) Frankie Lamb
5.5
11/2(+61%)
(3) Frankie Lamb 11/2, Proconsul gelding. Half-brother to bumper winners Miss Lamb and Tom Lamb. Dam placed in bumpers. One of the more appealing newcomers in this field. Bred to do well in this sphere and he's firmly in calculations on debut.
11
(11) (15/2 -150%) Roebuck Bay
7.5
15/2(-150%)
(11) Roebuck Bay 15/2, Beat Hollow filly who showed ability amidst greenness when midfield in 13-runner Kelso bumper (16.2f) on debut 33 days ago. Likely to be suited by further in due course but entitled to come on for that initial experience. Encouraging fifth on debut at Kelso and pedigree provides optimism she'll improve.
9
(9) (17/2 +74%) Tees Comp's Clive
8.5
17/2(+74%)
(9) Tees Comp's Clive 17/2, Black Sam Bellamy half-brother to 5 winners, including useful hurdler Teescomponents Lad and fairly useful hurdler Teescomponentsyess. Dam bumper winner. Makes paper appeal. One to keep a close eye on in the betting. Catches the eye on paper and no surprise to see a good run on debut.
2
(2) (28/1 -133%) Fort Lauderdale
28
28/1(-133%)
(2) Fort Lauderdale 28/1, Inexpensive purchase who was held back by inexperience when twelfth of 15 in bumper at Ayr (16f, good) 40 days ago, wandering badly from 2f out. This should reveal more but he's likely best watched. Could improve for last month's debut at Ayr but needs sizeable step forward.
8
(8) (125/1 -150%) Teddy Mac
125
125/1(-150%)
(8) Teddy Mac 125/1, Black Sam Bellamy gelding. Well held last of 5 on debut in an Ayr bumper 9 months ago. Can only be watched. Well beaten on debut at Ayr (2m, good); perhaps this testing ground will be more suitable.
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
This can go the way of GET A SUPERSTAR, who put up a strong performance on his debut for new connections when runner-up at Carlisle in October. That form seems to set the standard in this contest and he should have too much for Roebuck Bay, who shaped with promise on her debut at Kelso. Ilitch and well-bred newcomer Frankie Lamb cannot be ruled out either.
GET A SUPERSTAR built on his bumper debut back in the spring when runner-up on debut for his new yard at Carlisle in October and a repeat here may be enough to see him go one place better. Tigga Time, successful on his only start in points, is another to consider, with Roebuck Bay and Frankie Lamb completing the shortlist.
Carlisle runner-up GET A SUPERSTAR sets the form standard and is preferred ahead of the newcomer Frankie Lamb.
(6) Iris Emery 6/4, Spanish Moon mare. Strong in betting, shaped as if amiss when pulled up in bumper at Gowran (17f, heavy) on debut back in February, weakening under 2f out. Highly likely she can leave that in her wake on return to action. Lost action and pulled up when favourite on debut in February, remains of obvious interest.
4
(4) (8/11 -46%) Wingmen
0.727273
8/11(-46%)
(4) Wingmen 8/11, £250,000 5-y-o, Kayf Tara gelding. Dam (c112/h110), 21f-3m hurdle/chase winner, sister to useful bumper winner/useful hurdler (stayed 3m) Black Harry. Easy winner of sole start in points (Jan 2023) and he's of obvious interest on bumper debut for powerful stable. Sold for 250,000GBP to remain in the yard after a 12l point win, second has won a bumper.
3
(3) (9/1 -50%) Typhoon Flyer
9
9/1(-50%)
(3) Typhoon Flyer 9/1, Tongue strap on, third of 6 in bumper at Listowel (16f, soft, 14/1) on debut 37 days ago. From a cracking NH family and that was a promising start. Fancied to feature. Stepped up on point-to-point form when third of six in a winners' bumper at Listowel.
2
(2) (50/1 +24%) Rodney
50
50/1(+24%)
(2) Rodney 50/1, Twice-raced maiden. 40/1, improved on debut form when sixth of 15 in bumper at Navan (15.6f, good to soft) 89 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time but further progress required if he's to play a lead role. Fair bumper runs at Killarney and Navan, will need to improve in first-time cheekpieces.
5
(5) (100/1 -25%) Cullagh West
100
100/1(-25%)
(5) Cullagh West 100/1, Once-raced maiden. Hooded, pulled up in novice hurdle (200/1) at Down Royal (16.9f, good to soft) on NH debut 104 days ago, hanging left from soon after start. Makes bumpers debut. Already tailed off when running out at the third-last in a maiden hurdle at Down Royal.
1
(1) (200/1 -100%) Dream Shaper
200
200/1(-100%)
(1) Dream Shaper 200/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 300/1, again well held when fifth of 8 in bumper at Galway (16.7f, heavy) 72 days ago. Hard to fancy. The most experienced runner here but nothing to suggest he can play a featuring role.
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
WINGMEN could be an exciting recruit to the racetrack. He made 250,000 guineas at the Sales after cruising home by 12 lengths in a testing-ground point-to-point back in January. The horse he beat into second has since landed a bumper in Ballinrobe. Iris Emery lost her action and was pulled up in a bumper at Gowran Park. She went off favourite for that contest, though, so much better can be expected here. Typhoon Flyer attracted support at big prices in Listowel and finished third. That was a fair effort behind the two market leaders, so he isn't out of it.
WINGMEN marked himself down as a very good prospect when running out a 12-length winner of his only start in points and could well be the way to go now starting out in bumpers for his powerful stable. Typhoon Flyer showed plenty when third on debut at Listowel in September and is feared, with Iris Emery likely to leave the form of her debut run behind back from 9 months off.
A likely Elliott-Mullins showdown in which WINGMEN, a point winner in January, may get the better of Irish Emery
(6) Unsinkable Molly B 3/1, €45,000 3-y-o, Blue Bresil mare. Second of 13 in bumper at Wetherby (16f, soft, 4/1) on NH debut, going with enthusiasm. Merits plenty of respect after 8 months off. Promising second in mares' event at Wetherby in March; helps to set the standard.
1
(1) (6/1 -20%) Junker D'allier
6
6/1(-20%)
(1) Junker D'allier 6/1, €105,000 3-y-o, Kapgarde gelding. Beaten only a nose by a better-placed rival when second of 15 in bumper at Ayr (16f, good, 5/4) on NH debut 40 days ago. This is deeper but he's respected. Went close at Ayr last month; something to find on RPRs but is open to progress.
4
(4) (11/8 +0%) Valgrand
1.375
11/8(+0%)
(4) Valgrand 11/8, €35,000 3-y-o, Bathyrhon gelding. Runner-up sole start in Irish points. Showed plenty when second of 15 in bumper at Cheltenham (16.4f, soft) on Rules debut 47 days ago. Sets a solid standard. Good second in Irish point and Cheltenham bumper; looks a winner waiting to happen.
3
(3) (11/2 +15%) Les's Destiny Star
5.5
11/2(+15%)
(3) Les's Destiny Star 11/2, €150,000 3-y-o, Blue Bresil gelding. Dam (h79), point winner, half-sister to useful hurdler/smart chaser (stays 2¾m) American Mike out of useful staying chaser American Jennie. Has to be respected for yard with decent record in sphere. 150,000euros 3yo; nicely bred; yard won this race with smart sorts in 2014 and 2015.
2
(2) (16/1 -60%) Juventus De Brion
16
16/1(-60%)
(2) Juventus De Brion 16/1, £64,000 3-y-o, Creachadoir gelding. Half-brother to 13f bumper winner in France Effix de Brion. 1 of 3 runners for the yard. £64,000 3yo; bred to do well in bumpers; one of three runners for Dan Skelton.
5
(5) (25/1 -108%) Jacksbar
25
25/1(-108%)
(5) Jacksbar 25/1, Jack Hobbs filly. Dam (c81/h108), maiden over hurdles/fences (stayed 23f), closely related to unreliable but useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 33f) Milansbar. Plenty of stamina in her pedigree and market check advised for top yard. First foal of a well-related maiden; market instructive with stable running three.
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
VALGRAND was far from disgraced on his Rules debut when second in a Cheltenham bumper in October and a similar level of performance may suffice. Unsinkable Molly B offered plenty to work with when runner-up on her debut at Wetherby in March and the five-year-old is likely to be in the mix again, with Junker D'allier another who looks capable of winning in this sphere.
VALGRAND showed plenty of ability when runner-up at Cheltenham and he's fancied to go one better in this decent contest. Unsinkable Molly B and Junker d'Allier also filled the same position on their debuts and have to be respected, with preference between the pair for Jonjo O'Neill's mare.
The percentage call goes to VALGRAND, ahead of Unsinkable Molly B. Les's Destiny Star looks best of the newcomers.
(6) Mactavish 5/1, Opened his account at Hereford in October and followed up from a 5 lb higher mark with an even better performance back there (21.7f) the following month. Much respected in his hat-trick bid. Comes here after two good-ground wins at Hereford; may need drying conditions here.
7
(7) (5/1 +0%) Wot You Wearing
5
5/1(+0%)
(7) Wot You Wearing 5/1, Showed an excellent attitude when making it 3 wins from his last 5 starts in 9-runner handicap hurdle at Chepstow (19.4f, soft) 20 days ago, holding on gamely. Step back up in trip could unlock more and remains of interest. Progressive 6yo who is 3-5 since switched to handicaps; likely contender.
5
(5) (7/2 -27%) Gyllen
3.5
7/2(-27%)
(5) Gyllen 7/2, Took a big step forward on his second run for new yard when landing 19f handicap hurdle (9/2) at this course 14 days ago, unchallenged. Hit with a 13 lb rise, however, and has stamina to prove over this longer trip. Displayed big jolt of improvement to win easily by 13l here (2m3f) two weeks ago; up 13lb.
4
(4) (8/1 +20%) Let's Go Amigo
8
8/1(+20%)
(4) Let's Go Amigo 8/1, Looked unlucky not to win 10-runner handicap at Ludlow (23.8f) in May, rallying after not clear run before straight. Possibly needed the run more than the market suggested when 27 lengths sixth of 7 to Top Cloud in C&D handicap 14 days ago. Visor on for 1st time. Made low-key reappearance over C&D last month and David Bass rides the stable's other one.
9
(9) (9/2 +72%) Joe Cotton
4.5
9/2(+72%)
(9) Joe Cotton 9/2, Lightly-raced maiden under Rules who failed to improve switched to a handicap when fifth of 15 at Exeter (21.6f) 18 days ago. Still early days but needs more. Dual point winner; unexposed under rules but made just a respectable handicap debut.
10
(10) (10/1 +17%) Karakoram
10
10/1(+17%)
(10) Karakoram 10/1, C&D winner who confirmed his return to form when sixth of 10 in handicap hurdle at this course (19f, good to soft, 5/1) 14 days ago. Player back up in trip. C&D winner off 2lb higher in March but tends to hit a flat spot in his races nowadays.
1
(1) (12/1 +0%) Grass's Jet
12
12/1(+0%)
(1) Grass's Jet 12/1, Runner-up sole start in Irish points and some promise in novice/maiden hurdles but opening mark could have been kinder. Displayed promise in all three qualifying races; upped in trip for today's handicap debut.
11
(11) (17/2 -6%) Samatian
8.5
17/2(-6%)
(11) Samatian 17/2, Put a disappointing reappearance behind him when third of 10 in handicap hurdle at Ludlow (23.8f, soft) 17 days ago. Unexposed at this trip and seems likely to go well again. Just 1-15 over hurdles but ran well at Ludlow last month and is still unexposed over 3m.
3
(3) (33/1 -32%) Oscarsman
33
33/1(-32%)
(3) Oscarsman 33/1, Plumpton winner in 2019 but he ended last term with a couple of poor efforts and has something to prove on his seasonal return. Ended last season with two poor runs but resumes on a tempting mark; can't be ruled out.
8
(8) (125/1 -213%) Be My Sea
125
125/1(-213%)
(8) Be My Sea 125/1, Modest handicap hurdler who returned from a long absence with an effort of little promise at Chepstow on debut for current stable. Plenty to prove up in trip. Pulled up on last month's stable debut after a long layoff; current ability hard to gauge.
LTO Selection:
15:50 Taunton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 24f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
GYLLEN was most impressive when romping home over 2m3f here last month and Kayley Woollacott's gelding may be able to find enough improvement on the step up to 3m to defy a 13lb rise in the handicap. Dangers are aplenty, headed by the hat-trick seeking Mactavish, who should also improve for this extra yardage. Fellow last-time-out winners Wot You Wearing and Top Cloud are likely to make their presence felt too.
A competitive handicap with plenty arriving in form. KARAKORAM has dipped below his last winning mark and confirmed his return to form here a couple of weeks ago, so he's the tentative selection. Hat-trick seekers Wot You Wearing and Mactavish head up the opposition.
Kayley Woollacott's GYLLEN cruised clear to win very stylishly over 2m3f here a fortnight ago and is taken to overcome a 13lb rise.
(8) Ville Natale 7/1, Foaled February 15. Nathaniel filly. Dam unraced half-sister to very smart 1¼m-1½m winner Zambezi Sun. Makes plenty of appeal on paper. Wears hood. Good stable has won similar races lately so market confidence could prove significant.
2
(2) (9/4 +32%) Hutchence
2.25
9/4(+32%)
(2) Hutchence 9/4, 310,000 gns yearling, Frankel colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including smart winner up to 1¼m Best of Days and 2-y-o 1m winner Lenormand. Dam 1m-11f winner. Green when seventh of 10 in novice (9/4) at Newmarket (7f, soft) on debut 41 days ago. Should have more to offer. Only seventh on his 7f Newmarket debut but went off favourite so evidently well regarded.
5
(5) (11/2 +15%) Space Legend
5.5
11/2(+15%)
(5) Space Legend 11/2, Foaled March 23. €270,000 foal, 150,000 gns yearling, Sea The Stars colt. Brother to winner abroad. Dam unraced. One to note on debut. Newcomer from a top stable and a market move would bring him into the reckoning.
1
(1) (11/10 -33%) Bold Style
1.1
11/10(-33%)
(1) Bold Style 11/10, Shamardal colt. Dam unraced half-sister to smart winner up to 1½m Just Fine. Second of 11 in novice (11/8) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) on debut 19 days ago. Likely to improve. Form pick. Promising second on Wolverhampton debut 19 days ago; can go one better now.
4
(4) (14/1 -56%) Rakki
14
14/1(-56%)
(4) Rakki 14/1, Twice-raced maiden. Better effort when fifth of 9 in maiden at Kempton (8f, 66/1) 38 days ago, nearest finish. Open to further improvement. Well bred; promise in two runs at Kempton, particularly last time; definitely more to come.
7
(7) (50/1 -150%) Mimasusa
50
50/1(-150%)
(7) Mimasusa 50/1, Foaled April 13. €33,000 foal, €40,000 yearling, Australia filly. Half-sister to several winners, including useful 11f-1¾m winner Arrange and winner up to 1m Alfa McGuire. Dam unraced half-sister to smart US Grade 1 9.5f winner Watsdachances. Half-sister to four winners and needs checking out in the betting on debut.
3
(3) (150/1 -127%) Judgementofsolomon
150
150/1(-127%)
(3) Judgementofsolomon 150/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 200/1, sixth of 11 in maiden at Lingfield (8f, AW) 9 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Has hinted at ability but unlikely to be of interest until handicapping over further.
6
(6) (200/1 -150%) Lady Birdie
200
200/1(-150%)
(6) Lady Birdie 200/1, 30,000 gns yearling, Gleneagles filly. Dam, 1¼m winner, half-sister to useful winner up to 1¼m (stayed 1½m) Drochaid. Tongue strap on, ninth of 12 in novice at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 33/1) on debut 27 days ago. From a leading yard but 33-1 and well held on Wolverhampton debut four weeks ago.
LTO Selection:
17:30 Chelmsford Stakes (Class 3) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
BOLD STYLE hit the woodwork on his racecourse debut and natural progression might be enough to see Charlie Appleby's colt come home in front. Hutchence attracted market support at Newmarket last month but was perhaps unsuited by the testing conditions. The son of Frankel could well fare better here, while Space Legend, Mimasusa and Ville Natale are all interesting newcomers.
BOLD STYLE ran to a fairly useful level despite an unfavourable draw and greenness when second at Wolverhampton on debut and looks the one to beat. Hutchence had little go right at Newmarket and can be expected to do much better, while Ville Natale and Space Legend are a couple of newcomers to note.
The vote goes the way of Godolphin's BOLD STYLE on the back of his promising debut second at Wolverhampton.
(4) Sun God 6/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fifth of 7 in minor event at Lingfield (7f, AW, 33/1) 37 days ago. Makes handicap debut from fair-looking mark but this is a hot contest. Flashed tail latest but has shown ability and useful pedigree provides hope for better.
1
(1) (9/4 -20%) Alfred
2.25
9/4(-20%)
(1) Alfred 9/4, Three wins from 10 runs this year. Made successful yard debut at Newcastle before improving to follow up in 9-runner nursery at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 21 days ago, easily. Still low mileage for this yard and there's even better to come. Another turned around by George Boughey; 9lb rise won't prevent bold bid for AW hat-trick.
2
(2) (10/11 +44%) Habrdi
0.909091
10/11(+44%)
(2) Habrdi 10/11, Off mark in Brighton noivce event befoe producing career best in 7-runner nursery at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 21 days ago by 4 lengths from Gaiden, impressively. Makes polytrack debut. Should give a bold bid in search of hat-trick. Improving fast for Jane Chapple-Hyam, winning easily on 7f AW debut latest; more to come.
3
(3) (10/1 -67%) Gaiden
10
10/1(-67%)
(3) Gaiden 10/1, Creditable 4 lengths second of 7 to Habrdi in nursery at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 21 days ago, conceding first run. Makes polytrack debut. Respected. Back to form when 4l second to Gaiden latest but even 8lb swing may not be enough.
5
(5) (22/1 -389%) Monks Mead
22
22/1(-389%)
(5) Monks Mead 22/1, Career best when winning 9-runner nursery at this C&D (5/1) 37 days ago. Likeable type but will need to improve further to follow up from out of the weights. Second win when seeing off eight rivals over C&D latest but this is a much better race.
LTO Selection:
18:00 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
A lofty weight proved to be no problem for ALFRED when taking his record on the all-weather to 2-3 at Wolverhampton three weeks ago and a subsequent 9lb hike might not be enough to stop George Boughey's progressive gelding. Habrdi (winner) is now 8lb worse off with Gaiden (second) for their recent clash, but the son of Calyx is expected to confirm that form. Handicap debutant Sun God is no back number, nor is C&D winner Monks Mead.
A really interesting nursery despite the small-field, with ALFRED fancied to complete the hat-trick at the chief expense of the similarly-thriving Habrdi, the pair both impressive winners on their previous outings. Gaiden did well under the circumstances when runner-up at Wolverhampton last time and makes most appeal of the remainder in a contest where all 5 hold claims.
An interesting clash between fast-improving pair ALFRED and Habrdi, with narrow preference for the former.
(4) Lord Normandy 4/1, Once-raced maiden. 3/1, third of 6 in minor event at this course (8f) on debut 61 days ago. Longer should suit and he's liekly to improve. Third over 1m here on debut; gelded since; needs more but that's quite possible up in trip.
10
(10) (7/2 -56%) Prometeo
3.5
7/2(-56%)
(10) Prometeo 7/2, Thrice-raced maiden. 4/5, second of 7 in maiden at Brighton (8f, good) 65 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Up in trip. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Likely to be thereabouts. Placed in 3 runs (1m-1m1f) between August & October; sound form claims; headgear now added.
12
(12) (9/1 +36%) Calm Waters
9
9/1(+36%)
(12) Calm Waters 9/1, Twice-raced maiden. 20/1, seventh of 11 in minor event at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 23 days ago, slowly away. Modest form in 2 fillies' events over shorter; trip should suit but improvement is needed.
5
(5) (10/1 +0%) My Dream World
10
10/1(+0%)
(5) My Dream World 10/1, Foaled February 16. 33,000 gns yearling, Postponed colt. Brother to 1¼m-1½m winner My Chiquita and half-brother to several winners, including winner up to 1½m Kingbrook. Dam 11f winner who stayed 14.6f. Interesting newcomer. 33,000gns yearling; bred to be useful and yard has had a 2yo win on debut; check betting.
3
(3) (10/3 +17%) King's School
3.333333
10/3(+17%)
(3) King's School 10/3, Promising sort. 13/2, fifth of 13 in maiden at Kempton (8f) 36 days ago. Up in trip. Remains with potential and can't be ruled out. Encouragement in two 1m runs this autumn; new trip can help and he has more to offer.
1
(1) (11/1 +67%) Burlington House
11
11/1(+67%)
(1) Burlington House 11/1, Twice-raced maiden. Sixth of 11 in minor event at Kempton (8f, 150/1) 78 days ago, not knocked about. Up in trip. Some promise in two 1m novices at Kempton in September; new trip should suit on paper.
6
(6) (12/1 +40%) Ronnie Raven
12
12/1(+40%)
(6) Ronnie Raven 12/1, Once-raced maiden. 28/1, seventh of 12 in maiden at Lingfield (10f, AW) on debut 26 days ago, not knocked about. Green and tapped for speed on his Lingfield debut last month (1m2f); can do better.
2
(2) (13/2 -44%) Claxton Bay
6.5
13/2(-44%)
(2) Claxton Bay 13/2, Lightly-raced maiden. Respectable sixth of 12 in nursery at Lingfield (7f, AW, 9/2) 8 days ago. Stamina isn't guaranteed up markedly in trip. Helps set the standard and has the ability to win races but today's trip a question mark.
8
(8) (28/1 -12%) Smooth Transition
28
28/1(-12%)
(8) Smooth Transition 28/1, Once-raced maiden. 22/1, last of 4 in minor event at Newcastle (7.1f) on debut 5 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Hard to make a case for. This weaker than Saturday's debut (7f) but 1m2f is a query on paper.
11
(11) (40/1 -186%) Super Silv
40
40/1(-186%)
(11) Super Silv 40/1, Foaled April 18. €7,000 foal, €14,000 yearling, James Garfield colt. Brother/half-brother to 2 winners abroad. Dam unraced. 14,000euros relative to two winners in Europe; 1m2f a query on paper; betting to guide.
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(13) (66/1 -100%) Sun Dancer Girl
66
66/1(-100%)
(13) Sun Dancer Girl 66/1, Once-raced maiden. 33/1, twelfth of 13 in maiden at Kempton (8f) on debut 36 days ago. Up in trip. 33-1, slowly away and green throughout on Kempton debut (1m); likely big improver.
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(14) (150/1 -355%) Post Mistress
150
150/1(-355%)
(14) Post Mistress 150/1, Once-raced maiden. 50/1, tenth of 12 in minor event at Wolverhampton (8.6f) on debut 27 days ago, slowly away. From a good family but last month's debut effort wasn't full of short-term promise.
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(9) (200/1 -506%) Delayed Charm
200
200/1(-506%)
(9) Delayed Charm 200/1, Foaled March 12. 3,000 gns yearling, Postponed colt. Half-brother to 2-y-o 7f winner Smooth Talking. Dam, maiden (best effort at 8.5f), out of half-sister to Dubai World Cup winner Moon Ballad. 3,000gns half-brother to a minor 7f winner; yard not associated with 2yo winners.
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(7) (250/1 -150%) Rubio De Oro
250
250/1(-150%)
(7) Rubio De Oro 250/1, Twice-raced maiden. 100/1, tenth of 11 in maiden at Lingfield (8f, AW) 9 days ago, slowly away. Up in trip. Out the back in two 1m maidens in recent weeks; not easily recommended despite new trip.
LTO Selection:
18:30 Chelmsford Stakes (Class 4) 10f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
LORD NORMANDY shaped with promise over 1m here on his racecourse bow. The son of Le Havre ought to appreciate a step up in trip and, from his low draw, might be worth siding with. Claxton Bay has been running with credit in handicap company of late and he merits consideration, along with the consistent Prometeo, who could improve for the application of first-time cheekpieces.
LORD NORMANDY offered encouragement first time out and this doesn't look a particularly strong event, so he takes marginal preference over Prometeo, who has achieved a bit more to this point. King's School is also considered.
Sun Dancer Girl rates a likely big improver but KING'S SCHOOL can step up on his two promising runs now upped in trip.
(1) Storm Catcher 2/1, 3-time C&D winner. Six wins from 18 Flat runs. 4 wins from 10 runs this year. 3/1, career best when winning 9-runner handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW) 26 days ago. Rarely runs a bad race on AW and merits plenty of respect. Fine record in AW h'caps & fully effective over C&D; major player despite career-high mark.
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(5) (5/6 +25%) Penzance
0.833333
5/6(+25%)
(5) Penzance 5/6, 5/1, career best when winning 11-runner handicap at this C&D 7 days ago, impressively. Well capable of defying a penalty if the race doesn't come too soon. Bolted up over C&D last week on 2nd run for yard; well in under penalty but this tougher.
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(2) (12/1 -33%) Polling Day
12
12/1(-33%)
(2) Polling Day 12/1, Thrice-raced winner. First run since leaving John & Thady Gosden when fourth of 12 in minor event at Lingfield (10f, AW, 5/1) 26 days ago. Makes handicap debut. More required. Promise after mammoth layoff last month; opening mark not an obvious gift though.
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(4) (17/2 +0%) Sayf Al Dawla
8.5
17/2(+0%)
(4) Sayf Al Dawla 17/2, 1 win from 3 runs this year. Latest win at Sandown in July. Twenty sixth of 34 in handicap (80/1) at Newmarket (9f, good to firm) 75 days ago, very slowly away. Tricky sort but could get back on track returned to calmer waters. Won on return from long absence in July (1m2f, soft); less good since but not ruled out.
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(3) (22/1 -100%) Postmark
22
22/1(-100%)
(3) Postmark 22/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable second of 6 in handicap hurdle (9/2) at Huntingdon (15.8f, good) 58 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Milton Harris. Not in top form when last seen on the Flat. Handicapper on top this summer; fair 2nd over hurdles latest; others appeal more.
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(6) (80/1 -567%) Three Yorkshiremen
80
80/1(-567%)
(6) Three Yorkshiremen 80/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time in this code, first run since leaving Richard Fahey when second of 5 in juvenile hurdle (2/1) at Musselburgh (15.6f, soft) on NH debut 14 days ago. Difficult ask. 1m novice winner for R Fahey; 2nd on hurdle/stable debut latest; others look stronger.
LTO Selection:
19:00 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 3) 10f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
Turned out again quickly after an impressive success over C&D last week, PENZANCE should be able to handle a 6lb penalty as he looks to follow up on just his third start for new connections. Storm Catcher has been in fine form of late and he can give the selection most to think about, while Polling Day may improve on his most recent effort at Lingfield.
PENZANCE opened his account for Mick Appleby in taking fashion over C&D a week ago and, if he handles the quick turnaround, he should be able to follow up. Storm Catcher is the obvious danger on the back of a career-best effort and Polling Day can't be ruled out on just his second outing for Archie Watson.
Penzance will be popular after last week's easy C&D win but the progressive STORM CATCHER (nap) could have his measure tonight.
(9) Mr Trick 3/1, Arrives in very good nick, just failing when second of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 4 days ago. Has to be taken seriously off an unchanged mark. Close second at Lingfield and Wolverhampton in recent days; should go well again.
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(4) (7/2 +22%) Cavalluccio
3.5
7/2(+22%)
(4) Cavalluccio 7/2, 3 wins from 14 runs this year. Respectable sixth of 14 in handicap (7/1) at this C&D 7 days ago, slowly away. Blinkers on 1st time. Can give a good account. Won over C&D last month; fair sixth back here last week; blinkered first time.
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(5) (9/2 +55%) Clipsham Gold
4.5
9/2(+55%)
(5) Clipsham Gold 9/2, 16/1, fourth of 7 in handicap at this C&D 3 days ago, left poorly placed. One for the shortlist. Shaped as if still in form when fourth over C&D on Monday but yet to prove she stays 1m2f.
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(2) (9/1 -80%) Nikki's Girl
9
9/1(-80%)
(2) Nikki's Girl 9/1, Course winner. Latest win at Wolverhampton in August. 7/1, fair fourth of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW) 19 days ago, slowly away. Up in trip. Cheekpieces back on. Not discounted. 2lb above the mark she defied at Wolver in August; fair fourth latest; cheekpieces back on.
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(3) (11/2 +21%) Coolree
5.5
11/2(+21%)
(3) Coolree 11/2, Winner at Killarney in July. 5/1, eleventh of 12 in handicap at Leopardstown (7.1f, heavy) 53 days ago. Significantly up in trip. First run for yard after leaving Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch with more needed. Fair form at up to 1m in Ireland; one to note in betting on first run for new yard.
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(1) (11/2 -57%) Headingley
5.5
11/2(-57%)
(1) Headingley 11/2, Course winner. Sixteen runs since last win in 2021. 3/1, fifth of 6 in handicap at this course (8f) 34 days ago, very slowly away. Up in trip. Not taken lightly if shrugging off latest effort. Hard to be confident about but he is a potential class act in this 0-70 grade.
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(8) (25/1 -56%) Grigio
25
25/1(-56%)
(8) Grigio 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Thirteenth of 14 in handicap (28/1) at Kempton (8f) 24 days ago. Up in trip. Has work to do. Unexposed but well beaten on recent Kempton handicap debut.
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(6) (33/1 +0%) Nasim
33
33/1(+0%)
(6) Nasim 33/1, Course winner. First run since leaving Michael Appleby when tenth of 13 in handicap at Kempton (8f, 80/1) 64 days ago. Back up in trip with work to do. Second over 1m here in August (final start for Mick Appleby) but well held on yard debut.
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(7) (50/1 -614%) Bubblecraft
50
50/1(-614%)
(7) Bubblecraft 50/1, First run since leaving J. Reynier when pulled up in juvenile hurdle (15/2) at Leicester (15.5f, heavy) on NH debut 24 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Others appeal more. Won claimer on Flat in France in July but pulled up in hurdle on first run for this yard.
LTO Selection:
19:30 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Narrowly denied on his last two starts, MR TRICK deserves a change in luck and he can get that on this occasion. The five-year-old has dropped 4lb below his last winning mark and he gets the vote ahead of the likes of Headingley and Cavalluccio, who was a determined winner over C&D on his penultimate outing. Coolree and Nikki's Girl are entitled to be thereabouts as well.
A few with chances but MR TRICK is knocking on the door and can race off the same mark as when a close Wolverhampton second last time out so edges the vote. Cavalluccio is already a three-time scorer this term and can have a say along with Clipsham Gold, who didn't enjoy the rub of the greeen when a recent fourth over C&D.
While it's hard to be certain quite how much ability HEADINGLEY retains, he is a potential class act in a 0-70.
(5) Desert Order 5/2, Lightly-raced winner. Career best when winning 9-runner nursery at Newmarket (7f, good, 11/10). Off 14 months ahead of his polytrack debut but remains open to improvement. Ended 2yo campaign with two 7f wins; still unexposed; absence to defy but of some interest.
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(4) (7/1 +42%) Excel Power
7
7/1(+42%)
(4) Excel Power 7/1, C&D winner. 18/1, respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 24 days ago. Shortlisted. Won this race last year off the same mark; comes here in fair form but needs more tonight.
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(7) (7/2 +22%) Fantastic Fox
3.5
7/2(+22%)
(7) Fantastic Fox 7/2, C&D winner. 5/1, won 12-runner handicap at Newcastle (8f) 29 days ago, Up 4 lb but had something to spare there so he rates a big player in his hat-trick bid. Chasing a 1m AW hat-trick but he's back up in class and could come up short.
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(6) (9/2 +44%) Lord Bertie
4.5
9/2(+44%)
(6) Lord Bertie 9/2, Lightly-raced winner. 1 win from 3 runs this year. Respectable fifth of 9 in handicap (7/2) at Yarmouth (9.1f, good to soft) 85 days ago. First run for yard after leaving William Haggas. Not ruled out. Two wins in novice/maiden company; excuses for 2 h'cap defeats; new yard; still unexposed.
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(2) (11/2 +35%) Helm Rock
5.5
11/2(+35%)
(2) Helm Rock 11/2, Latest win at Kempton in September. 40/1, below form eleventh of 20 in handicap at Ascot (8f, soft) 54 days ago so needs to bounce back. Last two AW runs have yielded victories; return to Polytrack a plus; solid contender.
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(1) (12/1 -167%) Tacarib Bay
12
12/1(-167%)
(1) Tacarib Bay 12/1, Career best when winning 9-runner listed race at Newcastle (6f, 8/1) 33 days ago by ¾ length from Sense of Duty, driven out. Significantly back up in trip. Needs considering. 6f Listed winner last month; effective at 1m but needs a career best to defy this mark.
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(3) (14/1 +13%) Diderot
14
14/1(+13%)
(3) Diderot 14/1, C&D winner. Ninth of 10 in handicap (8/1) at this course (10f). Off 6 months. Others have achieved more. C&D winner; fair mark judged on 2023 best but absent since a poor run here in June.
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(8) (22/1 -38%) Batemans Bay
22
22/1(-38%)
(8) Batemans Bay 22/1, Ninth of 14 in handicap at Kempton (12f, 8/1) 29 days ago. Significantly down in trip. Has work to do. Returns to 1m with something to prove but he is at least edging down the handicap.
LTO Selection:
20:00 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 2) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
FANTASTIC FOX made the most of a handy mark to notch a brace of wins on his last two starts and is hard to resist in his bid to complete the hat-tirck, despite going up 4lb after his latest success. Desert Order is noteworthy with his attempt to complete the same feat after wins at York and Newmarket. Gelded since, he commands respect on his all-weather debut, while Tacarib Bay completes the shortlist.
FANTASTIC FOX ran out a ready scorer at Newcastle last time and can also boast a C&D success so Roger Varian's 5-y-o looks the way to go in his hat-trick attempt. In-form Rhythm N Rock rates the main danger off a handy-looking mark, with Newcastle-victor Tacarib Bay and the returning Desert Order others who need factoring into an open handicap.
3yos Lord Bertie and DESERT ORDER can dominate proceedings with the latter taken to defy a long absence and fulfil his 2yo promise.
(7) Tradesman 5/1, 4-time course winner. 9/4, career best when winning 10-runner handicap at this course (16f) 23 days ago, quickening to lead approaching last ½f, readily. Further progress not ruled out. Successful on last four visits here; plenty in hand latest and another bold bid on cards.
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(3) (10/1 +9%) Animato
10
10/1(+9%)
(3) Animato 10/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 12/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable second of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (16.2f) 27 days ago, running on. Remains low-mileage on AW and operating from a handy mark. AW debut when second over 2m at Newcastle last month; can't be discounted.
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(6) (11/8 +31%) Kyle Of Lochalsh
1.375
11/8(+31%)
(6) Kyle Of Lochalsh 11/8, 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Career best when winning 5-runner handicap (4/1) at this C&D 33 days ago, overcoming pace bias. Has to be taken seriously. Quickened up nicely to win here last month; this 3yo looks capable of even better.
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(9) (11/2 -10%) Queensland Boy
5.5
11/2(-10%)
(9) Queensland Boy 11/2, Winner at Windsor (11.5f) in August. Creditable second of 8 in handicap (9/4) at Lingfield (12f, AW) 8 days ago, running on. Remains unexposed at this sort of trip and he's another not out of things. Turf win in August and remained in form on AW since, second at Lingfield (1m4f) last week.
2
(2) (13/2 -30%) Chase The Dollar
6.5
13/2(-30%)
(2) Chase The Dollar 13/2, Running consistently well prior to deservedly resuming winning ways in 9-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (14f, 10/3) 19 days ago, leading last ½f and ridden out. Likely to continue in form. Back to winning ways over this trip; should be in thick of things again.
1
(1) (15/2 -50%) True Courage
7.5
15/2(-50%)
(1) True Courage 15/2, Career best when landing 8-runner handicap at this course (13.3f, 13/2) 35 days ago, quickening to lead 1f out and winning readily. 4 lb rise shouldn't prevent him going well again. Added to good AW record with course win last month; should remain competitive up 4lb.
4
(4) (18/1 -80%) Sun Tracker
18
18/1(-80%)
(4) Sun Tracker 18/1, Well-related sort who very much caught the eye back from 16 months off/for new yard when third of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 21 days ago, caught much further back than the pair that beat him. One to bear in mind with that under his belt. Promising start for new stable after 15-month absence when third over 1m4f 21 days ago.
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(8) (40/1 -60%) African Star
40
40/1(-60%)
(8) African Star 40/1, Winner at Lingfield in August. Eighth of 9 in handicap at Salisbury (14.2f, heavy, 14/1) 70 days ago, weakening over 3f out on softest ground he's faced. Eased 2 lb ahead of this. Low-mileage 3yo who has been gelded ahead of this AW debut.
LTO Selection:
20:30 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 4) 14f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
KYLE OF LOCHALSH finished with a storming run to score over this course and distance last month and is hard to oppose on the back of that comfortable success, despite the imposition of a 6lb higher mark. Fellow last-time-out winner Chase The Dollar is respected making his course debut, while Tradesman is another must for the shortlist as he chases a four-timer.
An ultra-competitive staying handicap with the vote in favour of KYLE OF LOCHALSH. He overcame a pace bias when resuming winning ways over C&D 33 days ago, pulling a long way clear with the runner-up in the process, and he's probably not reached his limit yet. The thriving Tradesman and Queensland Boy head the dangers, with Sun Tracker another to keep an eye on.
In a competitive finale the suggestion is KYLE OF LOCHALSH, who quickened up nicely to score over C&D last month.
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