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Horse | Age / Wt![]() |
Jockey / Trainer![]() |
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1558-17 Full form |
Dell' Arca
(IRE)
148 CDATR Tracker b g Sholokhov - Daisy Belle (Acatenango) |
12 11 - 12tv | 128 | |
2 | ![]() |
3212-U3 Full form |
Bootlegger
(IRE)
11 ATR Tracker b g Kayf Tara - Sweetbitter (Turgeon) |
8 11 - 10t | 126 | |
3 | ![]() |
14131P- Full form |
Volcano
(FR)
206 DATR Tracker gr g Martaline - Lyli Rose (Lyphard's Wish) |
7 11 - 9tp | 125 | |
4 | ![]() |
U43/4- Full form |
The Grand Visir 345 (44F)
ATR Tracker b g Frankel - Piping (Montjeu) |
7 11 - 9tp | 125 | |
5 | ![]() |
454431 Full form |
Justatenner 15 DATR Tracker![]() |
10 11 - 7h | 123 | |
6 | ![]() |
5/163 Full form |
Asserted
(IRE)
73 ATR Tracker b g Kayf Tara - Madmoiselle Etoile (Bob Back) |
6 11 - 5 | 121 | |
7 | ![]() |
165/P6-5 Full form |
The Sweeney
(IRE)
91 ATR Tracker b g Oscar - Banningham Blaze (Averti) |
9 11 - 1p | 117 | |
8 | ![]() |
215P-P5 Full form |
O'hanrahan Bridge
(IRE)
152 DATR Tracker b g Gold Well - Greenacre Mandalay (Mandalus) |
9 10 - 13 | 115 | |
9 | ![]() |
253-461 Full form |
The Knot Is Tied
(IRE)
9 ATR Tracker b g Casamento - Really Polish (Polish Numbers) |
6 10 - 12 | 114 | |
10 | ![]() |
24-5287 Full form |
Tayzar 10 ATR Tracker b g Kayf Tara - Matilda Too (Definite article) |
10 10 - 11 | 113 | |
11 | ![]() |
544218- Full form |
Legalized 261 ATR Tracker br m Authorized - Laurena (Acatenango) |
7 10 - 11 | 113 | |
12 | ![]() |
U1P43-4 Full form |
Optimistic Bias
(IRE)
125 CDATR Tracker b g Sayarshan - Dashers Folly (Dr Massini) |
12 10 - 10p | 112 | |
13 | ![]() |
548013- Full form |
Guillemot
(FR)
194 ATR Tracker b g Noroit - Sangha river (Mansonnien) |
5 10 - 3v | 105 | |
14 | ![]() |
449121 Full form |
Uno Mas 8 DATR Tracker b g Morozov - Broomhill Lady (Definite Article) |
7 10 - 0 | 102 |
Forecast: 9/2 The Grand Visir, 6/1 Uno Mas, 7/1 Asserted, The Knot Is Tied, 8/1 Justatenner, 10/1 Dell' Arca, Bootlegger, 12/1 Guillemot, The Sweeney, 16/1 Legalized, Optimistic Bias, 20/1 Tayzar, Volcano, O'hanrahan Bridge
BOOTLEGGER shaped well on his return from a break with a promising third-placed effort at Wetherby. The eight-year-old could be open to further improvement over this trip and he gets the vote to strike in this contest. Uno Mas should not be underestimated in this higher grade after an emphatic success at Ffos Las last week, while Dell' Arca, Justatenner and The Knot Is Tied also have claims in a competitive affair.
THE GRAND VISIR has plenty of scope off his opening mark in this sphere based on his smart Flat ability and gets the vote in a competitive opener. Uno Mas and Asserted are 2 possible dangers from the Christian Williams yard. Tristan Davidson is another trainer who has 2 sound chances in the shape of Bootlegger and Justatenner.
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11/37PP- Full form |
Potters Corner
(IRE)
197 DATR Tracker b g Indian Danehill - Woodford Beauty (Phardante) |
11 11 - 12 | 145 | |
2 | ![]() |
2/4967F- Full form |
Black Op
(IRE)
179 CATR Tracker br g Sandmason - Afar Story (Desert Story) |
10 11 - 12tp | 145 | |
3 | ![]() |
U7U-345 Full form |
Minellacelebration
(IRE)
119 CDATR Tracker b g King's Theatre - Knocktartan (King's Ride) |
11 11 - 7 | 140 | |
4 | ![]() |
1P-5580 Full form |
Robin Des Foret
(IRE)
32 DATR Tracker br g Robin Des Pres - Omyn Supreme (Supreme Leader) |
11 11 - 6t | 139 | |
5 | ![]() |
PP0414- Full form |
Captain Chaos
(IRE)
217 CDBFATR Tracker ch g Golan - Times Have Changed (Safety Catch) |
Non Runner | 138 | |
6 | ![]() |
1/122P-1 Full form |
Wishing And Hoping
(IRE)
156 DATR Tracker b g Beneficial - Desperately Hoping (Un Desperado) |
11 11 - 2 | 135 | |
7 | ![]() |
5/38P0-2 Full form |
Big River
(IRE)
1 ATR Tracker b g Milan - Call Kate (Lord Americo) |
Non Runner | 135 | |
8 | ![]() |
24-1421 Full form |
Rolling Dylan
(IRE)
133 ATR Tracker ch g Indian River - Easter Saturday (Grand Plaisir) |
10 10 - 8p | 127 | |
9 | ![]() |
372FP7- Full form |
Un Prophete
(FR)
204 ATR Tracker gr g Carlotamix - Pollita (Nombre Premier) |
10 10 - 0 | 119![]() |
Forecast: 10/3 Captain Chaos, 9/2 Minellacelebration, 5/1 Black Op, 6/1 Potters Corner, 7/1 Wishing And Hoping, Rolling Dylan, 8/1 Robin Des Foret, 12/1 Un Prophete (Note: non-runners may affect prices)
MINELLACELEBRATION was a decisive winner when landing this prize 12 months ago and he is able to race off the same mark again today. The son of King's Theatre has won three times at this venue and he can add another course success to his career tally. Black Op brings a touch of class to this contest and is an interesting contender having his first start in a veterans' chase, while Potters Corner also warrants respect on his seasonal bow.
Several in with a chance but it could pay to side with BLACK OP. Tom George's charge was unable to make a splash in graded events last season but, having showed up well for a long way in the Cheltenham Gold Cup on his penultimate start, he's taken to make his first go in a veterans' chase a winning one. Last year's winner Minellacelebration rates as the main danger, ahead of Captain Chaos.
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11141-3 Full form |
Allmankind 15 DBFATR Tracker b g Sea The Moon - Wemyss Bay (Sadler's Wells) |
5 11 - 10th | 160 | |
2 | ![]() |
3/1126-1 Full form |
Nuts Well 21 CDATR Tracker b g Dylan Thomas - Renada (Sinndar) |
10 11 - 9 | 159 | |
3 | ![]() |
U/32253- Full form |
Itchy Feet
(FR)
198 DATR Tracker![]() |
7 11 - 3p1 | 153 | |
4 | ![]() |
5/2F445- Full form |
Fanion D'estruval
(FR)
220 ATR Tracker b g Enrique - Urfe D'estruval (Martaline) |
6 11 - 2 | 152 | |
5 | ![]() |
57/121U- Full form |
Tamaroc Du Mathan
(FR)
189 DATR Tracker b g Poliglote - Thisbee Du Mathan (Turgeon) |
6 10 - 12t | 148 | |
6 | ![]() |
126/02P- Full form |
Midnight Shadow 249 CDATR Tracker b g Midnight Legend - Holy Smoke (Statoblest) |
8 10 - 10 | 146 | |
7 | ![]() |
2/1P6U-2 Full form |
Huntsman Son
(IRE)
172 DATR Tracker b g Millenary - Daly Lady (Lord of Appeal) |
11 10 - 8t | 144 | |
8 | ![]() |
U63123- Full form |
Killer Clown
(IRE)
183 DBFATR Tracker b g Getaway - Our Soiree (Milan) |
7 10 - 4 | 140 |
Forecast: 3/1 Allmankind, 4/1 Nuts Well, 9/2 Tamaroc Du Mathan, 6/1 Itchy Feet, 7/1 Killer Clown, 8/1 Fanion D'estruval, 10/1 Huntsman Son, 14/1 Midnight Shadow
Allmankind shaped with promise on his return over hurdles at Chepstow and he merits respect switching back to fences. However, preference is for last year's winner NUTS WELL, who looked as good as ever when scoring on his seasonal bow at Kelso and he can defend his crown in this contest off a 2lb higher mark. Itchy Feet is one to note fitted with first-time cheekpieces, while Killer Clown is also considered after wind surgery.
A competitive renewal despite the relatively small field with the vote in favour of Paul Nicholls' TAMAROC DU MATHAN. Clearly not himself at Ayr in the spring, he had previously looked one to keep firmly onside, landing the Grade 2 Pendil at Kempton in February, and he can go well. Grade 1 winning novice Allmankind shaped well over hurdles on return and is feared, ahead of Killer Clown.
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214- Full form |
Bill Baxter
(IRE)
245 ATR Tracker gr g Milan - Blossom Rose (Roselier) |
Non Runner | - | |
2 | ![]() |
241- Full form |
Doctor Ken
(FR)
214 ATR Tracker b g Doctor Dino - Kendoretta (Kendor) |
5 11 - 2 | - | |
3 | ![]() |
F-1 Full form |
Douglas Talking
(IRE)
171 ATR Tracker b g Dylan Thomas - Look Who's Talking (King's Theatre) |
5 11 - 2 | - | |
4 | ![]() |
13- Full form |
Gelino Bello
(FR)
245 ATR Tracker b g Saint Des Saints - Parade (Robin Des Champs) |
5 11 - 2 | - | |
5 | ![]() |
5-3 Full form |
Godrevy Point
(FR)
167 ATR Tracker b g Coastal Path - Quetzalya (Assessor) |
5 11 - 2 | - | |
6 | ![]() |
2/46- Full form |
Lakota Warrior
(IRE)
247 BFATR Tracker br g Valirann - Talkin Madam (Talkin Man) |
5 11 - 2 | - | |
7 | ![]() |
4542P3/ Full form |
Laxey
(IRE)
639 ATR Tracker b g Yeats - Nerissa (Great Palm) |
Non Runner | 115 | |
8 | ![]() |
4P2- Full form |
Lockdown Leader
(IRE)
230 ATR Tracker b g Leading Light - Holy Vow (Luso) |
5 11 - 2 | - | |
9 | ![]() |
2/5-3 Full form |
On The Bandwagon
(IRE)
17 ATR Tracker b g Oscar - Deep Supreme (Supreme Leader) |
6 11 - 2 | - | |
10 | ![]() |
11/ Full form |
Picanha 688 ATR Tracker br g Malinas - Royal Bride (Kayf Tara) |
Non Runner | - | |
11 | ![]() |
P-1 Full form |
Ree Okka 169 ATR Tracker b g Getaway - Presenteea (Presenting) |
5 11 - 2 | - | |
12 | ![]() |
4-5 Full form |
Big Changes 15 ATR Tracker b g Kayf Tara - Harrys Whim (Sir Harry Lewis) |
4 11 - 0 | - | |
13 | ![]() |
2- Full form |
Lounge Lizard 214 ATR Tracker b g Kayf Tara - Lifestyle (Karinga Bay) |
4 11 - 0 | - | |
14 | ![]() |
7- Full form |
The Silver Ginge
(FR)
186 ATR Tracker gr g Full Of Gold - La Nicoise (Dress Parade) |
4 11 - 0 | - | |
15 | ![]() |
P-31 Full form |
Getalady
(IRE)
148 ATR Tracker b m Getaway - Knocksouna Lady (Oscar) |
5 10 - 9 | - |
Forecast: 11/4 Gelino Bello, 4/1 Bill Baxter, 6/1 Lakota Warrior, 7/1 Doctor Ken, 10/1 Douglas Talking, 12/1 Picanha, Ree Okka, 14/1 Lounge Lizard, Lockdown Leader, 16/1 On The Bandwagon, 25/1 Godrevy Point, 33/1 The Silver Ginge, Getalady, 66/1 Big Changes (Note: non-runners may affect prices)
GELINO BELLO made a winning debut when landing a Plumpton bumper, a race that worked out to be a decent contest, and the five-year-old built on that with a solid third in a Listed bumper at Newbury in February. The manner in which he finished off his race on that occasion suggested the son of Saint Des Saints would appreciate going up in trip and he is likely to be one of the champion trainer's better novice hurdle prospects this season. Bill Baxter was one place behind the selection at Newbury and is bred to stay well, while others to note, in what should be an informative contest, include Lounge Lizard, who placed on his sole bumper start at Haydock, Tipperary winner Douglas Talking and Doctor Ken.
The market will prove highly informative, but Paul Nicholls' GELINO BELLO brings useful bumper form to the table so he gets the nod at the chief exense of fellow hurdling debutant Doctor Ken for the in-form Olly Murphy team. Dan Skelton took this contest 12 months ago and his Lakota Warrior is another well worth considering on the back of a wind op along with Southwell runner-up Lockdown Leader.
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343310- Full form |
Boreham Bill
(IRE)
221 DATR Tracker b g Tikkanen - Crimond (Zaffaran) |
9 11 - 12 | 138 | |
2 | ![]() |
339134 Full form |
Some Day Soon
(IRE)
27 ATR Tracker b g Robin Des Champs - Creative Approach (Toulon) |
8 11 - 11b | 137 | |
3 | ![]() |
13P59-4 Full form |
Mick Maestro
(FR)
169 ATR Tracker b g Air Chief Marshal - Mick Maya (Siam) |
Non Runner | 130 | |
4 | ![]() |
411/F7-4 Full form |
Winningseverything
(IRE)
167 DATR Tracker b g Flemensfirth - Baliya (Robellino) |
7 11 - 3 | 129 | |
5 | ![]() |
61322F- Full form |
Riggs
(IRE)
206 DBFATR Tracker b g Mahler - Cousin Kizzy (Toulon) |
6 11 - 2 | 128 | |
6 | ![]() |
U1/2213- Full form |
Only The Bold
(IRE)
216 DBFATR Tracker b g Jeremy - Cloghoge Lady (Presenting) |
6 10 - 13 | 125 | |
7 | ![]() |
26941-1 Full form |
Pounding Poet
(IRE)
169 DATR Tracker b g Yeats - Pestal And Mortar (Tamayaz) |
5 10 - 12 | 124 | |
8 | ![]() |
43-1 Full form |
Mackelduff
(FR)
167 DATR Tracker gr g Martaline - Evitta (Le Triton) |
5 10 - 3 | 115 |
Forecast: 11/4 Pounding Poet, 9/2 Mackelduff, 5/1 Riggs, 6/1 Winningseverything, Only The Bold, 15/2 Boreham Bill, 10/1 Some Day Soon (Note: non-runner may affect prices)
Boreham Bill's best form comes on flatter tracks and last season's Lanzarote winner has to be respected despite being 6lb higher than for that success at Kempton in January. Riggs enjoyed a consistent year, which saw him finish runner-up to a well-handicapped rival in the EBF Final at Sandown, and is expected to bounce back from a fall on his last outing at Uttoxeter. Mackelduff and Only The Bold both command the utmost respect on their handicap debut, but they might have their work cut out to stop POUNDING POET. Tom Lacey has already kicked the season off in fine style, landing big prizes on consecutive Saturdays, and the five-year-old doesn't appear to have reached his ceiling yet, despite going up 14lb for two victories at Southwell and Warwick.
POUNDING POET takes a step up in grade, yet he could hardly have been more impressive when supplementing his breakthrough Southwell success at Warwick in May and an 8 lb rise shouldn't prevent a bold bid to complete the hat-trick for his in-form yard on return. Mackelduff, a winner himself at Southwell in the spring, is interesting now handicapping, along with Winningseverything.
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PP11-13 Full form |
Premier D'troice
(FR)
117 ATR Tracker b g Great Pretender - Mick Bora (Voix Du Nord) |
7 11 - 8p | 134 | |
2 | ![]() |
0125P/9- Full form |
Sail Away
(FR)
232 ATR Tracker gr g Martaline - Baraka Du Berlais (Bonnet Rouge) |
5 11 - 7t | 133 | |
3 | ![]() |
111-214 Full form |
Landofsmiles
(IRE)
119 ATR Tracker b g Beneficial - Sadie Supreme (Supreme Leader) |
8 11 - 5p | 131 | |
4 | ![]() |
112P/44- Full form |
Follow The Bear
(IRE)
326 CDATR Tracker b g King's Theatre - Mrs Dempsey (Presenting) |
9 11 - 3 | 129 | |
5 | ![]() |
33135-2 Full form |
Morning Spirit
(IRE)
167 BFATR Tracker b g Milan - Morning Legend (Bob Back) |
6 11 - 3 | 129 | |
6 | ![]() |
612P06- Full form |
Pats Fancy
(IRE)
198 ATR Tracker b g Oscar - Pat's Darling (Supreme Leader) |
Non Runner | 128 | |
7 | ![]() |
21161-3 Full form |
Corach Rambler
(IRE)
31 DATR Tracker b g Jeremy - Heart N Hope (Fourstars Allstar) |
7 11 - 1 | 127 | |
8 | ![]() |
3355-33 Full form |
Thegallantway
(IRE)
17 ATR Tracker b g Stowaway - Imogens Fancy (Taipan) |
8 10 - 11 | 123 |
Forecast: 3/1 Morning Spirit, 4/1 Pats Fancy, 9/2 Landofsmiles, 7/1 Premier D'troice, 8/1 Follow The Bear, Corach Rambler, Thegallantway, 12/1 Sail Away (Note: non-runner may affect prices)
CORACH RAMBLER finished behind a couple of promising types on his return to action at Perth last month, over a trip short of his best, and the seven-year-old can take advantage of the match-fitness edge he has over the majority of his rivals. Morning Spirit showed progressive form over hurdles and warrants plenty of respect on his chasing debut, while the Fergal O'Brien-trained Thegallantway posted a solid effort when third on his reappearance at Worcester last time and is another to consider.
CORACH RAMBLER looked a dour stayer when making it 2-3 over hurdles at Carlisle earlier in the year and there was definite promise to glean from his reappearance/chase debut third over a trip on the short side at Perth last month. The return to further rates a plus and he's fancied to go well. Chase-debutant Morning Spirit is feared, along with Thegallantway. Pats Fancy is also worth monitoring.
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41- Full form |
Good Look Charm
(FR)
306 DATR Tracker b m Cokoriko - Une D'ex (Brier Creek) |
5 11 - 2 | - | |
2 | ![]() |
21 Full form |
Solway Molly 53 ATR Tracker b m Trans Island - Solway Sunset (Primitive Rising) |
6 11 - 2 | - | |
3 | ![]() |
12 Full form |
Lady Excalibur
(IRE)
9 BFATR Tracker b f Camelot - Market Forces (Lomitas) |
4 11 - 1 | - | |
4 | ![]() |
4- Full form |
Black Sam Melody 213 ATR Tracker b m Black Sam Bellamy - Moonlight Music (Rossini) |
5 10 - 12 | - | |
5 | ![]() |
4 Full form |
Camembert Electric
(IRE)
173 ATR Tracker ch m Sholokhov - On The Horizon (Definite Article) |
5 10 - 12 | - | |
6 | ![]() |
Emzara
(IRE)
ATR Tracker b m Califet - Strike An Ark (Shernazar) |
5 10 - 12t1 | - | ||
7 | ![]() |
3-P1 Full form |
Peerless Beauty 161 ATR Tracker b m Phoenix Reach - Sudden Beat (Beat All) |
5 10 - 12 | - | |
8 | ![]() |
3-F Full form |
Taragrace
(IRE)
155 ATR Tracker b m Presenting - Seekayclaire (Westerner) |
5 10 - 12 | - | |
9 | ![]() |
Blue Suede Shoes
(IRE)
ATR Tracker b f Walk In The Park - Down By The Sea (Fourstars Allstar) |
4 10 - 11 | - | ||
10 | ![]() |
2- Full form |
Head And Heart 182 ATR Tracker b f Mount Nelson - Don't Stop Me Now (Zamindar) |
4 10 - 11 | - | |
11 | ![]() |
Last Of A Legend ATR Tracker b f Midnight Legend - Blue Buttons (King's Theatre) |
4 10 - 11t1 | - | ||
12 | ![]() |
3 Full form |
Ma Belle Noire 167 BFATR Tracker br f Soldier of Fortune - Loxhill Lady (Supreme Leader) |
4 10 - 11 | - | |
13 | ![]() |
3- Full form |
Miss Chantelle 208 ATR Tracker b f Yorgunnabelucky - Miss Estela (Tobougg) |
4 10 - 11 | - | |
14 | ![]() |
Mousetrap ATR Tracker gr f Al Namix - Mickie (Kayf Tara) |
Non Runner | - | ||
15 | ![]() |
2 Full form |
Pepite Fleurie 39 ATR Tracker b f Telescope - Pepite Rose (Bonbon Rose) |
4 10 - 11 | - | |
16 | ![]() |
2 Full form |
Sallagh
(IRE)
166 ATR Tracker b f Fame And Glory - The Sailors Bonnet (Robin Des Pres) |
4 10 - 11h1 | - | |
17 | ![]() |
Sorceress Medea
(IRE)
ATR Tracker b f Walk In The Park - Nuit Des Chartreux (Villez) |
4 10 - 11 | - | ||
18 | ![]() |
2 Full form |
Switch Partner
(IRE)
29 ATR Tracker b f Presenting - Almada (Loup Solitaire) |
4 10 - 11 | - | |
19 | ![]() |
5U2- Full form |
Walk In Clover
(IRE)
189 ATR Tracker b f Walk In The Park - Bridgequarter Girl (Presenting) |
4 10 - 11 | - |
Forecast: 11/2 Good Look Charm, 7/1 Blue Suede Shoes, 8/1 Sorceress Medea, 10/1 Ma Belle Noire, 12/1 Head And Heart, Lady Excalibur, Taragrace, 14/1 Last Of A Legend, Pepite Fleurie, Switch Partner, Black Sam Melody, Camembert Electric, 16/1 Miss Chantelle, Sallagh, Solway Molly, Emzara, Peerless Beauty, 33/1 Walk In Clover (Note: non-runner may affect prices)
LADY EXCALIBUR created quite an impression when winning on her debut at Stratford in July and, despite failing to build on that when runner-up at Uttoxeter nine days ago, the daughter of Camelot still looks one to follow. Miss Chantelle shaped as though the run would do her the world of good when finishing third on her racecourse bow at Fakenham in March and can step up on her return, while the newcomers Blue Suede Shoes and Sorceress Medea both represent top connections and are potential dangers.
Plenty of powerful bumper yards on show in this. Alan Jones does well with the ammunition he has and LADY EXCALIBUR, a six-figure yearling bred for the Flat, is just about the most persuasive option of those with racecourse experience. Ma Belle Noire could be a different proposition this time, with Blue Suede Shoes and Sorceress Medea interesting newcomers.
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