There were 16 Races on Sunday 22nd December 2024 across 2 meetings. There was 9 races at Lingfield, 7 races at Fakenham, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (5)  (13/2 +19%)Bearaway |
13/2(+19%) |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Bearaway 13/2, 15/2 and blinkered for 1st time, bit below form fifth of 10 in handicap at Kempton (8f). Off 93 days. Back up in trip. First run for yard after leaving Seb Spencer. Starts out for new yard off a reduced mark; worth a market check. |
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2nd (1)  (2/1 +40%)Crafter |
2/1(+40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Crafter 2/1, In top form last 2 starts, winning 11-runner handicap at this C&D (AW) 31 days ago, readily. Should continue to give a good account after another small rise. Fine runs over C&D the last twice and he's a leading contender once more. |
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3rd (8)  (14/1 +44%)Uzincso |
14/1(+44%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Uzincso 14/1, Twenty runs since last win in 2022. Eleventh of 14 in handicap at Kempton (8f, 16/1) 69 days ago. Back up in trip. Well held on his last three starts and losing run looks set to continue. |
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4th (9)  (5/2 +0%)Forge Valley Lad |
5/2(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Forge Valley Lad 5/2, 4-time course winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. Creditable second of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f, 16/5) 6 days ago, conceding first run. Should be winning again soon. Two fine runs in defeat this month; should be in the thick of it once again. |
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5th (11)  (100/1 -150%)Laurentia |
100/1(-150%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Laurentia 100/1, C&D winner. First run since leaving John E. Long when bit below form ninth of 15 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f, 22/1) 80 days ago, unable to sustain effort. C&D win in May but patchy since and she has the worst of the draw to contend with. |
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6th (3)  (13/2 +46%)Arenas Del Tiempo |
13/2(+46%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Arenas Del Tiempo 13/2, Twenty two runs since last win in 2021. Seventh of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f, 11/2) 45 days ago. On a losing run; the odd good AW effort since September but others look stronger. |
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7th (2)  (12/1 -167%)Thursday |
12/1(-167%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Thursday 12/1, Latest win here in August. 15/2, respectable fourth of 8 in handicap at Epsom (12f, soft) 84 days ago, needing lesser test. Respected back down in trip. Progressive this summer; more to prove on AW but there could be more in the tank. |
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8th (10)  (50/1 -52%)Cosmic View |
50/1(-52%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Cosmic View 50/1, Tenth of 13 in handicap at Kempton (12f, 33/1). Off 9 months. Well held in three AW runs early in the year; absent nine months; betting to guide. |
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9th (6)  (40/1 -100%)Ephyra |
40/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Ephyra 40/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 150/1, tenth of 14 in maiden at Southwell (8.1f). Off 142 days. Up in trip. May do better on handicap debut. Potential improver now up in trip for handicap debut but she's not a solid option. |
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10th (4)  (28/1 +15%)Equuleus Star |
28/1(+15%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Equuleus Star 28/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 28/1, fourth of 6 in handicap at this course (12f, AW) 39 days ago. Pulled chance away upped to 1m4f on handicap debut last month; unexposed but needs more. |
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11th (7)  (16/1 -33%)Gone Rogue |
16/1(-33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Gone Rogue 16/1, 15/2, thirteenth of 14 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f) 57 days ago. Back up in trip. First run for yard after leaving Charlie Johnston. Of interest on his best form for C Johnston; sold 9,000gns in October; check betting. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
CRAFTER was a comfortable winner under Mason Paetel over C&D last time out and in race lacking depth, he looks to hold every chance of following up from a 3lb raised mark. Forge Valley Lad finished a narrow second at Wolverhampton on Monday and he could prove the main danger from a handy draw. Any market support for handicap-debutant Ephyra would be noteworthy.
CRAFTER made amends for his narrow defeat here the time before when readily winning under this rider over C&D last month and is of strong interest again off 3 lb higher. Forge Valley Lad looks ready to strike again so is the obvious threat, with Thursday best of the others back at a more suitable trip.
Crafter and FORGE VALLEY LAD have conditions to suit and come here in top form. The latter is marginally preferred.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (1)  (6/4 +50%)Needlepoint |
6/4(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Needlepoint 6/4, Fairly useful filly. 11/1, won 7-runner maiden at Chantilly (5.5f, good to firm), Stepped up in trip last time out (38 days ago) when finishing third of 6 in a novice event at Chelmsford City (7f, 13/8). That run came off the back of a 17-month break so could come on for that. Cheekpieces applied. Won sole 2yo start; below that form on belated reappearance but could improve for it. |
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2nd (2)  (8/13 -115%)Zip It Up |
8/13(-115%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Zip It Up 8/13, Promising Lope De Vega colt who was tongue tied when a wide-margin winner of 11-runner novice at Kempton (6f) on her debut 97 days ago, dominating. Claims are crystal clear. Impressive on debut at Kempton in September; strong claims under a penalty today. |
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3rd (3)  (22/1 +45%)Big Time Rascal |
22/1(+45%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Big Time Rascal 22/1, Fair gelding. 40/1, first run since leaving Paul & Oliver Cole when third of 4 in novice at Lingfield (5f, AW) in November. Failed to build on that when seventh of 12 in maiden at Southwell (5f, 28/1) 9 days ago (looked awkward under pressure). Up in trip but plenty to find with the best of these. His form has gone the wrong way and he's now 0-8; others are preferred. |
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4th (5)  (80/1 +0%)Bree Anna Poppy |
80/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Bree Anna Poppy 80/1, Twice-raced maiden who has yet to beat another horse home. First run for new yard since leaving David Evans. Opposable. Failed to beat a rival in August 2023 on her first two runs and she's been absent since. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
It was hard to not be impressed by ZIP IT UP's debut success and with little in the way of opposition, she is difficult to oppose. That said, Richard Hannon's filly hasn't been seen since September and that would be a slight concern, and Needlepoint is the most likely threat. Big Time Rascal holds an official rating of 60 and would need more to come home in front.
Assuming all is well following a 97-day break, ZIP IT UP should be able to make it two from two. Needlepoint rates as the obvious danger, trying cheekpieces and a new trip for the first time. Swift Storm can pick up the pieces in third.
The Richard Hannon-trained filly ZIP IT UP created a very good impression on her debut at Kempton and can follow up.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (1)  (7/2 +0%)Star Legend |
7/2(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Star Legend 7/2, Course winner, Runner-up twice over hurdles in June but struggled on last two hurdle starts, well-beaten in Huntingdon selling handicap in November and below par again when eleventh of 16 in handicap hurdle (11/1) at Southwell. Has ran well here so hopes rest on a revival. 2m4f course winner last season but out of form this autumn and has stamina to prove. |
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2nd (2)  (14/1 -40%)Hardy Buck |
14/1(-40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Hardy Buck 14/1, Pulled up in handicap chase at Wexford (25.5f, soft, 28/1) 29 days ago, struggling badly over circuit out. Made the frame in Point-to-Points in Ireland since and back under rules on first start for new yard (previously with the John Joseph Hanlon yard when last seen under Rules). Ex-Irish maiden; placed in two points this autumn; has more to do on this rules return. |
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3rd (5)  (7/1 +13%)Flemen's Tipple |
7/1(+13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Flemen's Tipple 7/1, Runner-up a few times over hurdles and finally got his head in front over the fences in decisive fashion at Huntingdon (23.6f, good to firm) in May. Possibly amiss given the way he wilted at Warwick (24f) later that month. Last of 4 on return to hurdling (looked rusty) and tongue tie on now. Ran poorly last month, after a break, but on workable mark if back on song here. |
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4th (3)  (5/2 -43%)Faded Fantasy |
5/2(-43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Faded Fantasy 5/2, Not won since June 2023 but came close on first attempt over fences, closed all the way to the line. Possibly didn't take to cheekpieces on next outing (25 days ago). Interesting back over hurdles with blinkers tried, at a course where yard does well and with former stable jockey aboard. Inconsistent 5yo who is hard to predict but went close over fences two starts ago. |
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5th (9)  (14/1 +22%)Go Fox |
14/1(+22%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Go Fox 14/1, Course winner. Won over fences in summer 2023 and runner-up twice here (hurdles and fences) last winter. Largely downhill since including when stepped up to 3m on latest chase outing (sixth of 7) at this venue last month. Back over hurdles today and something to prove from out of weights. Twice well beaten here this autumn (hurdle/chase) and 3lb out of the weights today. |
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6th (6)  (16/1 -60%)Ghost Pepper |
16/1(-60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Ghost Pepper 16/1, From a good family but down the field in 2m Stratford hurdles 4 months apart before finishing last at Hereford 40 days ago. Looks one to improve with time, although step up in trip will be in his favour and betting may offer a guide of what is expected on handicap debut. Twice well beaten since fairly encouraging debut but remains very unexposed; up from 2m. |
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7th (10)  (80/1 -21%)Porridge |
80/1(-21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Porridge 80/1, Fourth on sole outing in points but hasn't offered much under Rules, never involved on latest start at Leicester (20.5f, heavy, 20/1) 21 days ago and up against it once again from out of the handicap. Yet to show any worthwhile form after six hurdling starts (2m-2m7f); 22lb wrong today. |
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|PU| (8)  (15/2 +46%)Tis But A Scratch |
15/2(+46%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Tis But A Scratch 15/2, Remains a maiden after 20 runs. Huntingdon fifth was one of his better efforts but did not back it up when well-beaten at Kempton (24.6f) last month and overall his record is unconvincing. 0-19 over hurdles but possible contender if judged on last month's Huntingdon fifth. |
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|PU| (4)  (16/5 +51%)She Won't Mind |
16/5(+51%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) She Won't Mind 16/5, Raced freely when tailed off sole outing in bumpers and has made little impact in 3 novice hurdles (last seen 50 days ago and well beaten at Ayr). Significantly up in trip on handicap debut following short break, and extra distance could bring about some improvement. Soundly beaten in three novice hurdles (2m-2m4f) but may fare better in handicaps. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Although unable to build on his second-placed chase bow at Hereford last month when finishing seventh at the same venue later in the month, FADED FANTASY could be worth chancing reverting to timber. Christian Williams' charge struggled to jump out of the softer ground last time and he may be able to redeem himself in first-time blinkers. Star Legend and Hardy Buck are the dangers.
All of these have something to prove in one way or another, but FADED FANTASY may be the least risky option. If taking to the first-time blinkers, he can enhance his trainer's good record at this venue. She Won't Mind may not have the most inspiring form figures but this is a modest contest, and the step up in trip could bring her into the mix. Star Legend has lost his way of late but the return to the scene of his sole hurdles victory could see him run better.
The tentative selection in this uncompetitive opener is FADED FANTASY, who went close on his chase debut at Hereford two starts ago.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (6)  (9/2 +47%)Supreme King |
9/2(+47%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Supreme King 9/2, 28/1, seventh of 11 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 74 days ago, left poorly placed. Off for 74 days but of interest on this spring's 6f efforts; strong pace would suit. |
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2nd (3)  (4/1 -45%)Monsieur Kodi |
4/1(-45%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Monsieur Kodi 4/1, Latest win at Chelmsford (6f) in November. Best not judged on latest eighth of 13 over 7f there as he met trouble and has also yet convince that 7f is his trip. Warren Fentiman takes off a handy 7 lb. Player. 6f win at Chelmsford last month; two solid efforts since; should remain competitive. |
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3rd (5)  (9/2 +63%)Wallop |
9/2(+63%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Wallop 9/2, Has struggled in handicaps this year, finishing tenth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 11 days ago. Blinkers off. Struggled in 2024 and enough to prove despite a big drop in the weights. |
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4th (1)  (7/1 +42%)G'day Mate |
7/1(+42%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) G'day Mate 7/1, Out of sorts when last seen in the summer. His mark has come down as a result but would need to see market support to consider with cheekpieces added back from a break. Well treated on this year's C&D runs but out of sorts in the summer; new headgear today. |
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5th (4)  (11/4 +8%)Sovereign Knight |
11/4(+8%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Sovereign Knight 11/4, Three wins from 10 runs this year, posting a career best when landing his latest win over C&D 19 days ago. Should remain competitive up 3 lb. Ready C&D win 19 days ago; 3lb rise fair but not sure to be in the same form a second time. |
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6th (7)  (16/1 -220%)Five Winds |
16/1(-220%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Five Winds 16/1, Career best when making all in 10-runner C&D handicap last month (final start for Jack Jones). Has a handy inside stall and bold show likely if showing up in the same form for her new trainer. Given fine ride when winning over C&D last month; 4lb rise leaves her vulnerable; new yard. |
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7th (2)  (8/1 +11%)Momaer |
8/1(+11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Momaer 8/1, Course winner. Also went in at Newmarket last November but not seen since finishing seventh of 10 at Kempton (6f) a year ago. First run for yard after leaving Mark Loughnane. Makes stable debut on a good mark but absent for 375 days and often races too freely. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Five Winds won well over C&D last time out and although she's respected from a 4lb higher mark, SOVEREIGN KNIGHT shades preference. Also on target over track and trip recently, the way in which Amy Murphy's charge travelled into that contest would suggest he can readily defy a 3lb rise in the handicap. Momaer might not be far away either.
The return to 6f will suit MONSIEUR KODI, who is taken to come good again with Warren Fentiman taking 7 lb off. Last month's all-the-way C&D scorer Five Winds is well drawn to attack again and is feared most.
Supreme King can go well back from a break but MONSIEUR KODI is preferred as he bids for a second AW win.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (1)  (6/5 +26%)Brave Jen |
6/5(+26%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Brave Jen 6/5, Proved well suited by the emphasis being on speed when off the mark in 12-runner maiden at Sedgefield (17f, good) in November. Creditable second of 3 in Market Rasen handicap since, no extra late on after leading going well 2 out. This sharp track should suit. Beaten in three-runner handicap last time; big player if judged on Sedgefield maiden win. |
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2nd (4)  (6/1 +57%)Ironed Out |
6/1(+57%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Ironed Out 6/1, Has hinted at ability and handicaps provide her with a much more realistic chance. It'll be interesting to see what the betting makes of her. Struggled in her qualifying races but may fare better in this low-grade handicap. |
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3rd (2)  (7/1 -180%)Uokhun |
7/1(-180%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Uokhun 7/1, Promise when third in mares' novice hurdles over 2m at Wetherby and Hexham on her last 2 starts and rates a likely improver in handicaps. Third in two recent novice races and progress is possible on this handicap debut. |
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|F| (3)  (10/1 +55%)Confidential Gosip |
10/1(+55%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Confidential Gosip 10/1, Fair maiden hurdler for Jessica Harrington but well held in 3 runs for Laura Horsfall. Can only watch at present. Well beaten in first two handicaps (3m2f/2m5f); drops in trip with lots to prove. |
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|PU| (5)  (11/4 -38%)Simply Gorgeous |
11/4(-38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Simply Gorgeous 11/4, Fair at best on Flat. Only modest form at best over hurdles but latest Lingfield second of 6 shows she can be competitive from her lowly mark. Second in Lingfield handicap last month; may need genuine good ground, though. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
SIMPLY GORGEOUS found only a subsequent winner too strong at Lingfield last month and this looks a suitable opportunity for a breakthrough victory in this sphere. She is fancied to repel chief threat Brave Jen. The six-year-old arrives on the back of a second at Market Rasen and a similar performance should see her get involved. Handicap debutant Uokhun is the pick of the remainder.
Fakenham should play to the strengths of BRAVE JEN who is preferred to Tim Easterby handicap newcomer Uokhun.
Topweight BRAVE JEN looks the one to beat here if judged on her defeat of a subsequent winner in a Sedgefield maiden two starts ago.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (7)  (8/1 +60%)Smith |
8/1(+60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Smith 8/1, 6-time C&D winner, last seen on Flat when 6 of 10 in handicap (40/1) at Lingfield (AW) in September. Two spins over hurdlers since, showed some promise at Plumpton in October but failed to back it up when well beaten at Fontwell 44 days ago. Six-time C&D winner but hasn't been shaping as though he's about to snap a losing sequence. |
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2nd (6)  (10/3 +33%)Arch Legend |
10/3(+33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Arch Legend 10/3, Good fourth of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (13f, AW) in November. Didn't get his own way out in front at Chelmsford (14f) 10 days ago, still in contention entering home straight but paid for early exertions late on. Not ruled out upped in trip again. Below last winning mark; hinted at revival last month but failed to build on that. |
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3rd (5)  (2/1 +71%)Sir Joseph Swan |
2/1(+71%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Sir Joseph Swan 2/1, Latest win at Southwell in November. 7/2, creditable third of 8 in handicap at that course (16.5f) the following week. Ran respectably when fifth of 11 in handicap (17/2) at Wolverhampton (16.6f) 8 days ago, made headway out wide 4 furlongs from home and kept on. Can be competitive again. Creditable third over C&D in September and he's continued in good form since; solid claims. |
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4th (3)  (14/1 +0%)Foinix |
14/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Foinix 14/1, Latest win at Lingfield in August. Last of 5 in handicap (8/1) at Ffos Las (12f, heavy) 114 days ago. Is 0-3 when returning from breaks of 90 days or more and has only the sole win from 20 starts on the AW so this could be a tough ask on reappearance. Won two in a row in August; below par the last twice but a break may have helped. |
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5th (2)  (12/1 -9%)Spitfire Bridge |
12/1(-9%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Spitfire Bridge 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. Has struggled in handicap hurdles this autumn, last seen when below form fifth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Fontwell (21.8f, good) 35 days ago. Has shown glimpses of ability on the Flat and races on the level for the first time wearing cheekpieces. Went close on Flat handicap debut in August but hasn't shone over hurdles more recently. |
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6th (8)  (4/1 +11%)Certain Style |
4/1(+11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Certain Style 4/1, 66/1 fourth at Chelmsford City (14f) before breaking maiden tag in bizare circumstances when upped in trip here. 33 days ago, easy lead having been slow away and allowed to draw clear for 22-length win. While that form can't be taken at face value, she races off same mark today in a winnable race. Got off the mark in farcical race over C&D last month; same mark today and has a chance. |
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7th (4)  (15/2 +46%)Devizes |
15/2(+46%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Devizes 15/2, 4-time Course winner. below form seventh of 13 in handicap at Lingfield (15.8f, AW) and well beaten returning off 104-day break at Kempton 4 days ago. Back up in trip today which should see him in a better light. Four-time course winner but he was well beaten at Kempton only on Wednesday. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
CERTAIN STYLE benefitted from an enterprising ride when scoring by 22 lengths in an apprentice handicap over track and trip last month and she is able to compete off the same rating. Laura Mongan's four-year-old can prove that facile success was no fluke in order to record a double. Arch Legend has finished fourth in this grade the last twice and could go well off 2lb lower than his most recent display at Chelmsford. Sir Joseph Swan is another to note.
If taking up this engagement, DAARIS has strong claims and can make it two wins from his last three starts. The race didn't pan out for Arch Legend last time, and he's not discounted on his first try at two miles, while Certain Style should arrive here in good heart after breaking her maiden 33 days ago.
Having been in consistently good form in recent months, SIR JOSEPH SWAN can deservedly return to winning ways.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (4)  (20/1 -43%)Ede'iffs Rock |
20/1(-43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Ede'iffs Rock 20/1, Consistent sort over hurdles, winning twice, including at Plumpton last month. However, was in the process of running below form switched to fences when falling at the last there 3 weeks ago. Two-time hurdle winner but well held in fourth when final-fence faller on chase debut. |
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2nd (1)  (10/11 +100%)Kosasiempre |
10/11(+100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Kosasiempre 10/11, Dual 2m 4f hurdle winner at Market Rasen early this summer and proved herself a better chaser than hurdler at the first attempt when confidently ridden to score at Leicester 3 weeks ago. Can defy a 7 lb rise with more to come. Convincing win on chase debut at Leicester; on that evidence a 7lb rise may not stop her. |
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3rd (2)  (4/1 +43%)Melusine De Pail |
4/1(+43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Melusine De Pail 4/1, Point winner who showed fair form when placed over hurdles. Decent start to chase career when third at Huntingdon last month and entitled to build on that. Jumped to the left when third on chase debut at Huntingdon; switches to left-handed track. |
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4th (3)  (7/1 -155%)Micronormous |
7/1(-155%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Micronormous 7/1, Bumper winner but mixed record over hurdles this season after 16 months off. Made a winning start to chase career in weak event over C&D last month and will find this harder. Did it nicely when winning over C&D on second chase and respected despite 6lb rise. |
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5th (5)  (13/2 +13%)Cluain Aodha |
13/2(+13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Cluain Aodha 13/2, Fair handicap hurdler who belied unflattering odds sent chasing after 15 months off when good third at Uttoxeter early last month. Might have found next run coming too soon so worth another chance. Promising chase debut last month; disappointing since but she's not written off. |
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There was a lot to like about the way KOSASIEMPRE scored on her chase debut at Leicester three weeks ago and she rates as one to follow. The six-year-old looked to win with something in hand and she could make light work of a 7lb rise. The biggest threat is last-time-out C&D winner Micronormous, who boasts a similar profile to the selection. Melusine De Pail may fare best of the remainder.
KOSASIEMPRE already looks a better chaser than hurdler after her winning start in this sphere at Leicester and she looks capable of defying a 7 lb rise. Cluain Aodha is worth another chance to confirm chase debut promise so is feared most.
Topweight KOSASIEMPRE (nap) made an excellent start to her chasing career at Leicester three weeks ago and can make it 2-2 over fences.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (2)  (5/1 +38%)Sisters In The Sky |
5/1(+38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Sisters In The Sky 5/1, Three wins from 25 runs this year. Latest win at Bath in October. 9/1, bit below form 4¾ lengths sixth of 12 to Poetic Jack over C&D 18 days ago, never nearer after missing the break. Can make presence felt. Needs a strong pace but ran well from a poor position here last time; can go well. |
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2nd (1)  (3/1 +0%)Nordic Glory |
3/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Nordic Glory 3/1, Five-time course winner. Latest win at Windsor in August. Respectable second of 5 in handicap over 5f here in September. Contender if returning from a break in similar form. Conditions to suit and in form when last seen in September; one to consider. |
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3rd (10)  (33/1 -32%)Banana |
33/1(-32%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Banana 33/1, Remains a maiden after 38 starts. 25/1, bit below form fifth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (6f) 39 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. 38-race maiden who has a wide stall to overcome; others are safer. |
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4th (8)  (8/1 +43%)Mashaan |
8/1(+43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Mashaan 8/1, Course winner. Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. Hooded for 1st time, eleventh of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7f, 12/1) 36 days ago. Only seen twice in the last 18 months and he's finished down the field on both occasions. |
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5th (4)  (5/2 +25%)Time Patrol |
5/2(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Time Patrol 5/2, Creditable fourth of 13 in handicap (9/1) at Kempton (7f) 11 days ago, nearest finish. Runner-up over this C&D prior to that. Can give another good account Knocking at the door in AW handicaps since September; good chance once again. |
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6th (12)  (100/1 -150%)Haveagobeau |
100/1(-150%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Haveagobeau 100/1, Took record to 0-19 when last of 11 over C&D 31 days ago. Uphill task. Exposed 19-race maiden; well beaten over C&D last month and he's hard to fancy. |
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7th (7)  (13/2 +7%)We're Reunited |
13/2(+7%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) We're Reunited 13/2, Eighteen runs since last win in 2023. 25/1, good second of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6f) 37 days ago. Merits consideration. Headed in the final stride at Wolverhampton latest; unlikely to be left alone up front. |
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8th (6)  (12/1 +40%)Miss Moonshine |
12/1(+40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Miss Moonshine 12/1, C&D winner. Tongue strap on first time, 8¾ lengths eleventh of 12 to Poetic Jack in handicap (33/1) at this C&D (AW) 18 days ago, unable to sustain effort. That was his first run for 6 months so he could strip fitter now. Conditions to suit but the draw hasn't been kind and others appeal more. |
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9th (5)  (6/1 +63%)Sassy Redhead |
6/1(+63%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Sassy Redhead 6/1, Three-time C&D winner. 8¾ lengths last of 12 to Poetic Jack over C&D 18 days ago. Won this race last year and also scored over C&D in February; not fired back from a break. |
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10th (11)  (33/1 +18%)Balmy Breese |
33/1(+18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Balmy Breese 33/1, Remains a maiden after starts. First run since leaving John Mackie when seventh of 9 in handicap (40/1) at Wolverhampton (6f) 41 days ago. 0-16; some promise last winter but needs to leave reappearance well behind him. |
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WE'RE REUNITED outran big odds to take the silver medal home at this level at Wolverhampton last month and competes off a 2lb higher rating for that display. The son of Kodiac looks to have been found a good opportunity and has lots in his favour to go one better. Nordic Glory has filled the top two places on each of his last three starts and is expected to mount a bold bid again, while Poetic Jack isn't out of it either.
TIME PATROL is taken to gain reward for a string of good in-frame efforts this autumn/winter. Nordic Glory was in similarly good form himself when last seen in mid-September and will be a threat if fully primed after 3 months off. We're Reunited also makes the shortlist after a good second at Wolverhampton last month.
Time Patrol and SISTERS IN THE SKY could do with a good pace but the selection is well up to winning a similar race off his mark.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (1)  (6/4 +8%)Go West |
6/4(+8%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Go West 6/4, Bumper winner in March 2023. Shaped as if retaining most of that ability when fifth in 20.5f Plumpton maiden hurdle on return from absence 3 weeks ago. Entitled to come on for that. Respectable hurdle debut three weeks ago following long absence; open to improvement. |
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2nd (6)  (11/8 +100%)Miss Cynthia |
11/8(+100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Miss Cynthia 11/8, Useful performer on Flat (stays 17f) for Sir Mark Prescott. Bought for 100,000 gns in October. Found a very winnable race on hurdle debut. Classy on the Flat; could be tough to beat if taking to this game at the first attempt. |
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3rd (4)  (15/2 +38%)One Million Dreams |
15/2(+38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) One Million Dreams 15/2, Modest form, beaten19 lengths when third in 2m Huntingdon maiden 29 days ago. Up in trip. Likely vulnerable for win purposes again. Has shown some ability (3rd of seven on British debut); has limitations but not ruled out. |
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4th (2)  (25/1 -14%)It's A Mystery |
25/1(-14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) It's A Mystery 25/1, Third sole start in points in May but the form doesn't look anything special. The betting should help guide to expectations on hurdle debut. Well-beaten third in British maiden point; may be best watched on his rules debut. |
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|PU| (5)  (7/1 +18%)Minimoonbeam |
7/1(+18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Minimoonbeam 7/1, Pether's Moon filly. Dam (h95), maiden hurdler, sister to ungenuine Big Rob and Legal Glory (both fair hurdlers/fairly useful chasers). Newcomer from an excellent yard. Interesting to see what the betting makes of her. Represents up-and-coming trainer who is having excellent season; market may guide on debut. |
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|PU| (3)  (200/1 -100%)Killomeroe |
200/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Killomeroe 200/1, Placed in points but didn't show much in 2 maiden hurdles over the summer (C&D second occasion). Big outsider. Placed in Irish maiden points but didn't show much in May/June on first two hurdle starts. |
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Those with jumping experience don't appear to set a lofty standard, so a chance is taken on MISS CYNTHIA. She progressed to be a very smart performer on the Flat this year, culminating in a creditable fourth in the Prix du Cadran when last seen. On her debut for the Lucy Wadham team, she gets the nod to score on her hurdling bow. Go West should strip fitter for his reappearance fifth at Plumpton earlier this month, while James Owen has his string in good form at present and his newcomer Minimoonbeam is also noteworthy.
If MISS CYNTHIA can translate anything like her Flat ability to hurdles at the first attempt she'll be a very tough nut to crack. Go West is the obvious danger unless the betting vibes are strong surrounding James Owen newcomer Minimoonbeam.
The filly MISS CYNTHIA had a poor strike-rate on the Flat but showed strong form and is taken to make a winning start over hurdles.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (5)  (6/1 +57%)Unavailable |
6/1(+57%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Unavailable 6/1, C&D winner. Eighth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f, 28/1) 41 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. A return to form is needed but this two-time course winner is one to watch in the betting. |
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2nd (2)  (15/2 +25%)Starsong |
15/2(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Starsong 15/2, 20/1, last of 12 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 18 days ago. Runner-up twice in a row in March (including on Polytrack) but below par subsequently. |
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3rd (4)  (10/3 -33%)Ravensbourne |
10/3(-33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Ravensbourne 10/3, Creditable third of 12 in handicap (25/1) at this C&D (AW) 18 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Hilal Kobeissi. Blinkers on 1st time. Has to be taken seriously. 0-14 but creditable third over C&D this month and she's on the shortlist. |
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4th (10)  (20/1 -43%)Revolucion |
20/1(-43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Revolucion 20/1, One win from 38 Flat runs. Twenty one runs since last win in 2023. Eighth of 10 in handicap at this C&D (AW, 25/1) 31 days ago. Just 1-38 and recent evidence doesn't suggest he's about to add to that tally. |
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5th (3)  (4/1 +20%)Hello Zabeel |
4/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Hello Zabeel 4/1, C&D winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. 4/1, well backed but only twelfth of 13 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 11 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Losing run continued with disappointing effort last time, but encouraging signs previously. |
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6th (6)  (14/1 -56%)Bobby On The Beat |
14/1(-56%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Bobby On The Beat 14/1, 3-time C&D winner. Tenth of 12 in handicap at this C&D (AW, 25/1) 18 days ago. Three-time C&D winner but well beaten over C&D the last twice, following an absence. |
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7th (7)  (28/1 -40%)Barnsnape Boy |
28/1(-40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Barnsnape Boy 28/1, Eighth of 9 in handicap (11/1) at Brighton (7f, good). Off 6 months. First run for yard after leaving Adam West. Hard to fancy on the majority of form but this headstrong sort may be suited by sprinting. |
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8th (9)  (13/2 -8%)Lord Danielson |
13/2(-8%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Lord Danielson 13/2, Fourth of 11 in handicap (40/1) at Chelmsford City (7f) 43 days ago. Hood back on. Can make presence felt. 0-12 but showed pace when fourth over 7f at Chelmsford last time; not ruled out now at 6f. |
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9th (8)  (33/1 -106%)Apple A Dey |
33/1(-106%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Apple A Dey 33/1, Seventh of 11 in handicap (33/1) at this C&D (AW) 31 days ago. Looks competitive on form. She's run the odd fair race but made it 0-9 when a well-beaten 7th of 9 over C&D last time. |
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10th (11)  (20/1 +20%)Lil Wade |
20/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Lil Wade 20/1, Remains a maiden after 20 Flat runs. Ninth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (5f, 40/1) 8 days ago. Back up in trip. Makes polytrack debut. Runner-up at Wolverhampton in September but unable to match that form on his 8 runs since. |
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11th (12)  (33/1 +0%)Moorgate |
33/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Moorgate 33/1, C&D winner. One win from 24 Flat runs. Ninth of 10 in handicap (50/1) at this C&D (AW) 31 days ago. Went close in C&D classified in March but he's struggled to be competitive since. |
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12th (1)  (7/1 +42%)Voodoo Ray |
7/1(+42%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Voodoo Ray 7/1, 3 wins from 10 runs this year. 33/1, last of 12 in handicap at this C&D (AW) 39 days ago. Close third at Brighton in September but he's struggled on his three starts since. |
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RAVENSBOURNE produced a much better effort to make the frame over C&D earlier in the month and the handicapper might have been kind to drop her 1lb for that performance. The three-year-old sports first-time blinkers, which could eke out the improvement required. Lord Danielson finished a fair fourth over 7f at Chelmsford on his latest outing and is an interesting contender over this shorter distance. Voodoo Ray looks best of the rest.
RAVENSBOURNE got back on track when third over C&D last time and can make a winning start for this trainer. Hello Zabeel has headgear re-fitted having failed badly to justify support at Kempton last time so could bounce back, while the free-going Lord Danielson is worth another try at sprinting.
This could be a good opportunity for RAVENSBOURNE (nap) to get off the mark following her encouraging third over C&D last time.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (6)  (5/2 +44%)Samourai One |
5/2(+44%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Samourai One 5/2, Left his hurdling exploits behind when scoring easily on his Market Rasen chase debut in February. That was decent form (had 3 next-time winners in behind) and he's been back on track lately, so can make his presence felt. Placed on both starts this season (3m2f/3m); contender if this new trip suits. |
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2nd (2)  (8/1 +11%)Fern Hill |
8/1(+11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Fern Hill 8/1, Ended last term out of sorts and is yet to mount a revival this term. Back up in trip now and mark continues to slide. Very well handicapped on old form but just a respectable fifth on seasonal debut. |
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3rd (4)  (9/1 -50%)Lyrical Genius |
9/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Lyrical Genius 9/1, Has an unattractive style but he's well handicapped and made a positive first start for this yard when third at Huntingdon a fortnight ago. Player if he can build on that. Ran quite well on stable debut and remains well handicapped but can't be relied upon. |
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4th (7)  (33/1 -18%)Marettimo |
33/1(-18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Marettimo 33/1, Fair handicap chaser who shaped as if retaining his ability after 17 months off when fourth at Fontwell in October. Disappointing since, though. Ran okay in October after long layoff, but has looked out of sorts since. |
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|PU| (8)  (7/2 +13%)Ballyrashane |
7/2(+13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Ballyrashane 7/2, Left his chase debut form behind when successful over C&D in March and doubled his tally in this sphere at Uttoxeter (3m, good to soft) in October. Solid showing at Plumpton since and deserves respect after two months off. C&D winner in March and doubled chasing tally with hard-fought success two starts ago. |
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|PU| (1)  (8/1 +33%)Gold Clermont |
8/1(+33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Gold Clermont 8/1, Better for return when fourth at Plumpton, likely to have finished a lot closer but for a bad mistake 3 out. On a winning mark so she's not taken lightly. Has not fired on either outing this season but won this race by 14l a year ago. |
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|PU| (5)  (10/3 -33%)Jony Max |
10/3(-33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Jony Max 10/3, Took advantage of reduced mark at Warwick in November and backed it up with a couple of soilid efforts. Has an excellent course record and the step back up in trip will suit, so he's the one to beat. Placed twice since last month's win off much reduced mark; runs this track well. |
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|PU| (3)  (25/1 -108%)Sublime Heights |
25/1(-108%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Sublime Heights 25/1, Yet to to his top form in two runs this autumn, only third of 6 at Plumpton last time. Mark is edging down but has a bit to prove. Regressive 8yo who has developed a tendency to race lazily; first venture beyond 3m2f. |
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JONY MAX is holding his form well and arrives on the back of a couple of staying-on placed efforts. For a yard which tends to excel with these types, this in-form chaser looks the one to side with stepping up in trip off what looks a workable mark. Samourai One wasn't disgraced when finishing runner-up over 3m here last month and another bold bid looks likely. Gold Clermont can also make her presence felt.
JONY MAX is in top form and goes well here, so he's fancied to get his head back in front over a trip that suits him well. Stablemate Ballyrashane is a threat and another solid showing is expected from Samourai One.
Placed twice since exploiting a much reduced mark in early November, JONY MAX is well suited by the C&D and gets the vote.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (6)  (66/1 -164%)Rainyniteingeorgia |
66/1(-164%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Rainyniteingeorgia 66/1, C&D winner. 16/1 and tongue strap and cheekpieces on first time, 7¾ lengths last of 11 to Catch Cunningham in handicap at Wolverhampton (5f) in September. Off 106 days. Bounce back needed after wind surgery. Has regressed in three starts in handicaps for this yard; had a wind op; bit to prove. |
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2nd (1)  (6/5 +47%)Mc Loven |
6/5(+47%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Mc Loven 6/5, C&D winner who also went in on turf here in July. Good third of 9 in C&D handicap in September. Off 99 days. Can give a good account. C&D winner and third in stronger race last time; has run well fresh; player. |
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3rd (4)  (15/2 +25%)Catch Cunningham |
15/2(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Catch Cunningham 15/2, Three wins from 17 runs this year. 10/1, bit below form when sixth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 29 days ago, not ideally placed. Makes polytrack debut. Unraced on Polytrack and may not find them coming back to him in time on this sharp track. |
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4th (2)  (2/1 +33%)Twilight Fun |
2/1(+33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Twilight Fun 2/1, Three wins from 8 runs this year, the latest at Chelmsford in November. Good second of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5f, 13/2) 13 days ago. Should go well again. Effective from the front but has won when held up; didn't lead when just pipped last time. |
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5th (5)  (18/1 -29%)Diamond Dreamer |
18/1(-29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Diamond Dreamer 18/1, Four wins from 9 runs this year, the latest over C&D in August. 28/1, respectable sixth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6f) 48 days ago, finding less than looked likely. Has won over C&D but held off this mark last time so needs to find more. |
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6th (3)  (10/1 +38%)Juicy |
10/1(+38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Juicy 10/1, 9/1 and cheekpieces on first time, eighth of 9 in handicap at Southwell (5f) 40 days ago. Blinkers on first time. Effective from the front, but will do well to dominate this field. |
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7th (8)  (6/1 0%)Mick's Spirit |
6/1(0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Mick's Spirit 6/1, Six-time C&D winner, including twice in February. Third of 5 in handicap at Salisbury (5f, good to firm, 7/4) in July. Perhaps a chance he'll need this back from 5 months off. Six-time C&D winner and 2lb below last winning mark, but off five months. |
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MC LOVEN paid the price for setting brisk early fractions when fading into third close home over C&D last time out and, nudged up 1lb from a handier draw, another bold bid looks likely. Twilight Fun was denied a hat-trick in the shadows of the post over this trip at Wolverhampton earlier this month and he should go well again off 1lb higher. It may not be long until Mick's Spirit finds himself in the winner's enclosure off what is becoming an attractive mark.
The thriving TWILIGHT FUN might be good for another win. Mc Loven is building up a good record on AW and is second choice. Honour Your Dreams could also play a part if turning up after/instead of Wolverhampton on Saturday.
Plenty of pace is likely. The choice is TWILIGHT FUN who has proved himself effective from the front, but he has also won when held up.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (3)  (8/11 +52%)Zhang Fei |
8/11(+52%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Zhang Fei 8/11, Winner at Newton Abbot (17f) in July and back on track lately, third in a stronger race than this at Taunton last time. Should be able to dominate this and makes most appeal. Won in July and has run well in defeat the last twice, all under Fern O'Brien; key player. |
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2nd (4)  (3/1 +0%)Bigz Belief |
3/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Bigz Belief 3/1, On a lengthy losing run but has been back in form lately, finding only one too good when second of 5 in a first-time visor at Bangor 9 days ago. Cheekpieces back on now and he's worthy of respect. On a long losing run but has run well the last twice and can be in the mix. |
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3rd (5)  (12/1 -167%)Sabbathical |
12/1(-167%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Sabbathical 12/1, Scored over fences at Leicester last February and added another chase success to his CV at Bangor (17.4f, good) 2 months later. Absent since (20 months) but he's potentially well handicapped back in this sphere. One to watch in the betting off a reduced mark but he has a hefty absence to defy. |
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|F| (2)  (7/1 -40%)Clinton Lane |
7/1(-40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Clinton Lane 7/1, Yet to better modest form in this sphere but managed to double career tally after 5 months off in 7-runner Plumpton novice in October. Solid third under a penalty in similar event at Wincanton since but doesn't appear to have anything in hand. Yet to shine in handicaps but has won two novice hurdles and could have a part to play. |
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|PU| (1)  (14/1 +0%)Chandlers Bay |
14/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Chandlers Bay 14/1, Promise earlier in career and, while both outings were sub-par last season, he's worthy of a market check having left Alan King in the 10 months he's been off. Promise in early 2023 but down the field on his two runs last season; makes stable debut. |
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Zhang Fei has made the frame on each of his last two outings and should go well after his third at Taunton last time. However, the drop in trip isn't sure to suit and BIGZ BELIEF is preferred. Barry Brennan's seven-year-old finished just over a length behind Zhang Fei in that Taunton contest, but he is 2lb better off this time and has previously struck over this distance. Clinton Lane is the pick of the remainder.
ZHANG FEI is in good order and finds himself in a less-competitive event than last time so, provided his enthusiasm can be channelled correctly, he can make all at the possible expense of Bigz Belief. Sabbathical has an absence to overcome but is well treated on chase form.
The consistent ZHANG FEI has run well in defeat the last twice and is taken to add to his win at Newton Abbot in July.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (12)  (20/1 0%)Ernie's Valentine |
20/1(0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Ernie's Valentine 20/1, Respectable fourth of 10 in handicap (22/1) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 64 days ago, slowly away. Back down in trip. First run for yard after leaving David Loughnane. 7lb below last winning mark; worth monitoring in the market on debut for new yard. |
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2nd (10)  (20/1 -82%)Vince Lombardi |
20/1(-82%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Vince Lombardi 20/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2023. Respectable fifth of 11 in handicap (13/2) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 34 days ago, running on. On a good mark and should remain competitive. Has performed well in both starts for this yard since tongue-tie went on; frame material. |
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3rd (2)  (3/1 +10%)Ziggy's Condor |
3/1(+10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Ziggy's Condor 3/1, Creditable fourth of 13 in handicap (17/2) at Newcastle (6f) 13 days ago, running on. Makes polytrack debut. Should give running again but not the most straightforward. Shouldn't have a problem with the return to 7f and looks on a fair mark; considered. |
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4th (8)  (4/1 +33%)Bell Shot |
4/1(+33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Bell Shot 4/1, Respectable third of 12 in handicap (11/2) at Kempton (7f) 11 days ago. Successful on last go over C&D and should go well under a positive ride. C&D winner; had two of these behind when third at Kempton 11 days ago; in the mix. |
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5th (7)  (8/1 +11%)State Flag |
8/1(+11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) State Flag 8/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Newbury in July. 10/3, respectable sixth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 58 days ago, finding test too much. Should be suited by the drop back in trip. C&D winner who should be suited by the return to this trip; worth a second look. |
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6th (1)  (4/1 +38%)Riot |
4/1(+38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Riot 4/1, 15/2, respectable third of 12 in handicap at this course (8f, AW) 19 days ago, running on. Likely to be thereabouts again. All seven wins over this trip and still 2lb below last winning mark; needs a good pace. |
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7th (4)  (33/1 -65%)Bulldog Drummond |
33/1(-65%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Bulldog Drummond 33/1, Latest win at Newmarket in August. 33/1 and visored for 1st time, bit below form seventh of 12 in handicap at this course (8f, AW) 19 days ago. Back off last winning mark, but recent efforts suggest others are more likely. |
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8th (9)  (28/1 +0%)The Caribbean |
28/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) The Caribbean 28/1, Tenth of 11 in handicap (18/1) at Newmarket (6f, heavy) 50 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Has shown little in eight starts for this yard; hard to recommend at present. |
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9th (11)  (16/1 +0%)Thorntonledale Max |
16/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Thorntonledale Max 16/1, Winner at Kempton in August. 12/1, creditable fifth of 9 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 9 days ago. Not dismissed. Dead-heated at Kempton in August; bit of a mixed bag so far; not quite sure what to expect. |
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10th (6)  (150/1 -127%)Mond |
150/1(-127%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Mond 150/1, Hooded for 1st time, eleventh of 12 in handicap (125/1) at Kempton (7f) 11 days ago. Hard to fancy. Twice well beaten since returning from a mammoth absence for this yard last month. |
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11th (5)  (4/1 +47%)Mr Baloo |
4/1(+47%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Mr Baloo 4/1, 4/1, creditable fourth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 11 days ago. On a workable mark and needs considering despite a wide draw. Won twice at Kempton in the spring; favourably treated but wide draw might pose a problem. |
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ZIGGY'S CONDOR has been doing his best work late on over 6f the last twice and, stepping back up in trip off what looks an exploitable mark, Richard Fahey's charge gets the nod. Riot was too keen for his own good when finishing third over a mile here earlier this month and this step back to 7f could help the son of Kingman to be seen to better effect. Bell Shot is also respected eased 1lb for a creditable third over this trip at Kempton recently.
BELL SHOT arrives in form and was successful on his last go over C&D, so he's worth a chance to resume winning ways. State Flag is of interest back down in trip and Riot is a player if they end up going too quick.
The most appealing option is RIOT, especially if he gets a good pace to aim at. He remains on a good mark and is a true 7f specialist.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (1)  (5/1 -43%)Frere D'armes |
5/1(-43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Frere D'armes 5/1, Losing run is mounting up but he's back down in class and was beaten only a length at Kempton off this mark 3 starts ago, so not taken lightly with headgear re-fitted. No threat in valuable race last time but has claims if judged on Kempton second in October. |
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2nd (6)  (13/2 +7%)Scene One |
13/2(+7%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Scene One 13/2, Dual winner (including over C&D) over fences last season and left a poor reappearance at Bangor well behind when good second at Leicester 3 weeks ago. Respected. C&D winner; second to progressive subsequent winner this month; returns here on good mark. |
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3rd (2)  (5/2 +58%)Bashers Reflection |
5/2(+58%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Bashers Reflection 5/2, Improved hurdler last season and much better for seasonal/chase debut when good third at Chepstow last month. Should have more to offer as a chaser. Didn't jump well enough on seasonal/chase debut but last month's Chepstow third was better. |
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|PU| (5)  (9/2 +44%)Planned Paradise |
9/2(+44%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Planned Paradise 9/2, Perth winner in July but just respectable efforts at best kept busy since. Needs to raise his game. Good third at Cheltenham last month; would appeal more on better ground; still considered. |
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|PU| (7)  (11/4 -38%)Lunar Contact |
11/4(-38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Lunar Contact 11/4, Fair hurdles form for Alan King in 2022/23. Twice a winner between the flags and on the up over fences, winning a brace of handicaps this autumn. Completed hat-trick back over timber at Southwell and he's a major player again. In-form front-runner who has won his last three; moves up in grade today. |
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|PU| (4)  (12/1 +14%)Captain Speaking |
12/1(+14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Captain Speaking 12/1, Completed hat-trick at Fakenham 4 years ago and paid his way in France since, winning 5 times, latest at Durtal in March. Shaped better than the distance beaten suggests on his belated return to these shores at Cheltenham 5 weeks ago and this test looks more suitable. Well beaten last month, after a layoff, but the return to this C&D will suit. |
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|PU| (3)  (20/1 -208%)Don Alvaro |
20/1(-208%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Don Alvaro 20/1, Left his hurdle form well behind switched to fences, winning a pair of 2½m Wincanton handicaps. Below form at Kempton when last seen on Boxing Day 2 years ago but handicapper has dropped him and he could be ready for top yard. Absent since disappointing run in December 2022 but resumes on a good mark. |
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Lunar Contact is in brilliant form and completed a course double two starts ago before scoring over the smaller obstacles at Southwell last time. He holds an obvious chance back over fences, but it may pay to side with BASHERS REFLECTION. Ben Case's seven-year-old finished third in a stronger event than this at Chepstow last month and could take a step forward on only his third chase start. Planned Paradise completes the shortlist.
The thriving LUNAR CONTACT is open to more improvement and is still at the right end of the weights, so he can continue his winning sequence. Don Alvaro looks interesting for his top yard after a 2-year absence, while Captain Speaking can be expected to leave his Cheltenham reappearance behind.
Second to a progressive rival last time, SCENE ONE is now on the same mark as for last season's C&D win.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (8)  (12/1 -85%)H Key Lails |
12/1(-85%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) H Key Lails 12/1, Creditable third of 11 in handicap (15/8) at Chelmsford City (8f) 17 days ago, ridden too aggressively. Merits consideration. Placed in his last five starts, but looks to have nothing in hand of this mark. |
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2nd (5)  (3/1 +0%)Book Of Life |
3/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Book Of Life 3/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. 2/1, creditable ½-length second of 11 to Swatch in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 8 days ago, running on. Can reverse the form here. Beaten half a length by Swatch at Wolverhampton eight days ago and now 2lb better off. |
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3rd (10)  (16/1 +0%)Raqraaq |
16/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Raqraaq 16/1, C&D winner. One win from 25 Flat runs. 11/2 and blinkered for 1st time, respectable eighth of 14 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 32 days ago, slowly away. Cheekpieces back on. Others look better treated. Sole win in 25 starts came over C&D; prominent in the market the last twice; could go well. |
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4th (2)  (6/1 +63%)Serenity Rose |
6/1(+63%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Serenity Rose 6/1, Good second of 12 in handicap (20/1) at this course (7f, AW) 18 days ago, no match for winner. Needs improvement but step back up in trip should help. Ran well on second start for this yard last time; return to this trip should suit; player. |
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5th (1)  (3/1 +25%)Swatch |
3/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Swatch 3/1, Course winner. 7/1, won 11-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 8 days ago by ½ length from Book of Life, well positioned. Should go well again. 3lb higher than when winning at Wolverhampton eight days ago; shortlist material. |
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6th (3)  (5/1 +50%)Fihrayn |
5/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Fihrayn 5/1, Creditable fourth of 14 in handicap (9/1) at Newmarket (8f, good to soft) 51 days ago, not ideally placed. Others more persuasive. 0-11; went close at Kempton in September but a bit more is needed in order to win. |
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7th (7)  (25/1 -150%)Kondratiev Wave |
25/1(-150%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Kondratiev Wave 25/1, 4 wins from 15 runs this year. Respectable second of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f, 3/1) 17 days ago, no match for winner. Worthy of consideration. Form of last 14 starts reads 42412213131432; hard to leave out of calculations. |
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8th (4)  (9/1 +25%)Buy The Dip |
9/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Buy The Dip 9/1, C&D winner. Sixth of 12 in handicap at this course (7f, AW, 12/1) 18 days ago. Others make more appeal. C&D winner; behind Serenity Rose the last twice; return to 1m may suit but others stronger. |
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9th (9)  (25/1 -79%)Rabinal |
25/1(-79%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Rabinal 25/1, C&D winner. 3 wins from 14 runs this year. Latest win here in August. Last of 13 in handicap (25/1) at Ascot (7f, good to soft) 79 days ago. Likely to bounce back returned to AW. Three wins here, the latest in August; should be more at home back on this surface. |
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10th (6)  (14/1 +30%)Respectable Jack |
14/1(+30%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Respectable Jack 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 25/1, seventh of 11 in handicap at Yarmouth (7f, good to soft). Off 165 days. Uphill task. 0-5; bred to stay this far but has a 165-day absence to overcome. |
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SWATCH got the better of Book Of Life (second) when scoring cosily over an extended mile at Wolverhampton last week and, although the latter is better off at the weights this time around, the former gets the vote to confirm his superiority en route to victory once more. Kondratiev Wave has been running consistently well of late and is respected most of the remainder.
BOOK OF LIFE was denied by Swatch at Wolverhampton last time but he's on better terms and worth a chance to turn the tables. H Key Lails shaped well under an aggressive ride at Chelmsford last time, so he's worth considering from a low draw.
It may be worth taking a chance with RAQRAAQ whose sole win came over C&D. He looks to have a bigger performance in him.
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