Market Rasen 26 December 2023

Going: Good to Soft (Good in Places)
 
 
Mostly Cloudy

Forecast: Mostly Cloudy
Temperature: 3.4° - 8.1°
Rainfall: none
Wind: 3.3 mph SW

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12:05 Market Rasen (Class 5) (3YO plus)

Rand Farm Park Day Nursery Introduction Selling Handicap Hurdle

2m 125y

Winner £4,225 - 7 ran

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BELIEVE JACK has done relatively well since joining the Olly Murphy yard and despite finishing last on his most recent start, he wasn't beaten overly far. A return to better ground is a major plus on this occasion and he can land this weak contest at the main expense of Out The Glen and Shetland Tony, who hasn't shown much since an easy win on his debut for new connections at Stratford in October.

2

12:40 Market Rasen (Class 4) (4YO plus)

North Lincs Components Ltd Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)

2m 125y

Winner £4,084 - 8 ran

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Runner-up to a talented sort of Henry Daly's on his debut for new connections at Stratford last month, MACANOGUE must hold every chance if building upon that effort. The six-year-old won at Kilbeggan on his previous start and he may have too much for Carlisle runner-up Askmore and Asta La Pasta, who ran a promising race on his handicap debut at Sandown earlier in the month.

3

13:15 Market Rasen (Class 5) (4YO plus)

Mal & Mo Fox Memorial Vase Novices' Handicap Chase

2m 7f 191y

Winner £4,225 - 7 ran

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VIA DANTE looked to be on course for a first career victory when a fall two out put an end to his chances at Newton Abbot in April. Raised 4lb for those exertions, the son of Milan returns in a contest that looks winnable and, with conditions in his favour, he can get the better of Annaharvey Lad who represents the in-form Sue Smith stable. Benny Baloo shaped with promise on his chasing bow at Newcastle last month and also warrants respect.

4

13:47 Market Rasen (Class 4) (4YO plus)

Rand Farm Park All Weathers Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

2m 5f 89y

Winner £5,281 - 5 ran

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This can go the way of GIOVANNI CHANGE, who ran an excellent race over hurdles here last month when second over further. Mark Walford's charge has only had two previous attempts over fences, so remains unexposed in this sphere and, as a four-time course winner, he should relish a return to this venue. Successful on three of his last four starts, Jigginstown King is a leading player, along with Poker Master, who makes his chase debut and should be suited by dropping in trip.

5

14:22 Market Rasen (Class 5) (3YO plus)

Rand Farm Park Family Days Out Novices' Handicap Hurdle

2m 4f 139y

Winner £4,225 - 11 ran

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TARA BROOCH filled the runner-up berth over this C&D when last seen in June and, if ready to roll after a break, he looks a leading player today off the same mark. Celtic Fortune ran a career-best when a close third at Huntingdon last month and is only 1lb higher today, while Major Fortune and Scorpion King are entitled be thereabouts as well.

6

14:57 Market Rasen (Class 3) (4YO plus)

Pallinc Lincolnshire National Handicap Chase

3m 3f 123y

Winner £13,202 - 10 ran

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ANIMAL has had an excellent start to this season and his most recent victory at Sandown appeals as the strongest form on offer. A 4lb rise for that success may not halt him and the step up in trip may bring about further improvement, with recent easy course winner O'connell looking best placed to chase him home for his in-form connections. Inis Oirr bounced back to form with a strong runner-up effort at Musselburgh last month and also enters calculations.

7

15:32 Market Rasen (Class 4) (3YO plus)

Rand Farm Park Pigs In Blankets Handicap Hurdle

2m 2f 140y

Winner £5,281 - 9 ran

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Form Snapshot

DECORATED was no match for a decent sort of Nicky Henderson's at Taunton last month, but that was his best effort since wind surgery and he may be able to go one better now in calmer waters. A winner of two of his last four starts, the son of Nathaniel looks well capable of seeing off the likes of Great Ocean and Welsh Charger, who should be well suited by the extra few furlongs in trip. Handicap debutant Spitalfield can also have a say in proceedings.

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