Sandown 05 December 2020

Going: Heavy (Soft in places)
Draw Advantage: None
 
Cloudy

Forecast: Cloudy
Temperature: 2.3° - 7.4°
Rainfall: 0.06mm
Wind: 5.4 mph NE

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12:05 Sandown (Class 2) (3YO only)

Betfair Free Bet On The 1.50 Introductory Juvenile Hurdle (GBB Race)

1m 7f 216y

Winner £9,384 - 8 ran

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No.
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Timeform says (star rating)
1
1
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Paros (FR) 197

ch g Masterstroke - Soft Blue (Green Tune)

Distance: 1 run, 1 win, 0 places, 100%
D has a 50% or better record at this distance
D
Similar Going: 1 run, 1 win, 0 places, 100%
G has a 50% or better record on similar going
G
3 11-5
 - 

Nico de Boinville

N J Henderson 1

Won 9-runner juvenile at Dieppe on hurdling debut by 2 lengths from Jeu de Paume (with next-time-out winner Hacker des Places third) making most. Has left Gabriel Leenders and is sure to improve.

Dam a lightly raced maiden. A winner at 7-2fav in a hurdle race at Dieppe over 2m (soft) on his latest outing in May, beating Jeu De Paume by 2l. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Gab Leenders in France.

Won 9-runner juvenile at Dieppe on hurdling debut by 2 lengths from Jeu de Paume (with next-time-out winner Hacker des Places third) making most. Has left Gabriel Leenders and is sure to improve.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 1 1 0 100%
Hurdle 1 1 0 100%
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
Course 0 0 0 -
D Distance 1 1 0 100%
G Similar Going 1 1 0 100%
Headgear
Today (No Headgear) 1 1 0 100%
Class & Handicap Rating
Class 2 0 0 0 -
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J Nico de Boinville 0 0 0 -
T N J Henderson 0 0 0 -
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
2
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Elham Valley (FR) (63F)

gr g Tin Horse - Dame Du Floc (Peintre Celebre)

3 11-0
 - 

P J Brennan

F O'Brien 1

Fairly useful on Flat (stays 1¾m) when trained by Andrew Balding, below form last 2 starts (only starts for John Gallagher). Joined successful NH yard ahead of hurdles debut.

Finished 18l behind Ben Lilly when fifth of 11 at 40-1 on his latest outing at Redcar over 1m 6f (soft) in October. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with J Gallagher.

Fairly useful on Flat (stays 1¾m) when trained by Andrew Balding, below form last 2 starts (only starts for John Gallagher). Joined successful NH yard ahead of hurdles debut.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 0 0 0 -
Hurdle 0 0 0 -
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
Course 0 0 0 -
Distance 0 0 0 -
Similar Going 4 0 0 0%
Headgear
Today (No Headgear) 9 2 0 22.2%
Class & Handicap Rating
Class 2 0 0 0 -
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J P J Brennan 0 0 0 -
T F O'Brien 0 0 0 -
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
3
6721
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Hudson De Grugy (FR) 140

b g Falco - Queen De Grugy (April Night)

3 11-0
 - 

Joshua Moore

G L Moore 1

Won 5-runner maiden bumper at La Gacilly in July, easily by 8½ lengths from Histoire de Thaix, making all and clear from halfway. Has left A. Fouassier and blinkers discarded on hurdles bow.

A winner at La Gacilly over 1m 3f (good) in July, dead-heating with Hudson De Grugy. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with A Fouassier in France.

Won 5-runner maiden bumper at La Gacilly in July, easily by 8½ lengths from Histoire de Thaix, making all and clear from halfway. Has left A. Fouassier and blinkers discarded on hurdles bow.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 0 0 0 -
Hurdle 0 0 0 -
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
Course 0 0 0 -
Distance 0 0 0 -
Similar Going 0 0 0 -
Headgear
Today (No Headgear) 1 0 0 0%
Class & Handicap Rating
Class 2 0 0 0 -
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J Joshua Moore 0 0 0 -
T G L Moore 0 0 0 -
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
4
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Masterdream (FR) (51F)

b g Sea The Stars - Santa Christiana (Danehill Dancer)

3 11-0
 - 

Alan Johns

Tim Vaughan 1

Fair form on Flat, stays 12.5f, back on track at the Curragh in October. Sold from John M. Oxx 56,000 gns in October.

Finished 7l behind Flor De La Luna when fifth of 17 at 22-1 on his latest outing at Curragh over 1m 4f (soft) in October. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with John M Oxx in Ireland.

Fair form on Flat, stays 12.5f, back on track at the Curragh in October. Sold from John M. Oxx 56,000 gns in October.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 0 0 0 -
Hurdle 0 0 0 -
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
Course 0 0 0 -
Distance 0 0 0 -
Similar Going 3 0 0 0%
Headgear
Today (No Headgear) 3 0 0 0%
Class & Handicap Rating
Class 2 0 0 0 -
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J Alan Johns 0 0 0 -
T Tim Vaughan 0 0 0 -
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
5
2
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Phoenix Aquilus (IRE) 56

b g Slade Power - Permsiri (Ad Valorem)

Distance: 1 run, 0 wins, 1 place, 0%
D has previously placed at this distance
D
Similar Going: 2 runs, 0 wins, 2 places, 0%
G has previously placed on similar going
G
Tongue Strap: 1 run, 0 wins, 1 place, 0%
HG has previously placed wearing a tongue strap
HG
3 11-0 t
 - 

Aidan Coleman

Seamus Durack

Showed ability in handful of runs on the Flat. Out of a half-sister to smart hurdler/top-class chaser Tiger Roll and finished runner-up on hurdles debut in October (tongue tied).

Beaten 12l by Hell Red when second of 8 at 12-1 on his NH debut in a hurdle race at Chepstow over 2m (good) in October.

Showed ability in handful of runs on the Flat. Out of a half-sister to smart hurdler/top-class chaser Tiger Roll and finished runner-up on hurdles debut in October (tongue tied).

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 1 0 1 0%
Hurdle 1 0 1 0%
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
Course 1 0 0 0%
D Distance 1 0 1 0%
G Similar Going 2 0 2 0%
Headgear
HG Today (T only) 1 0 1 0%
Class & Handicap Rating
Class 2 0 0 0 -
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J Aidan Coleman 0 0 0 -
T Seamus Durack 5 0 3 0%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
6
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Royaume Uni (IRE) (158F)

b g Galileo - Night Lagoon (Lagunas)

3 11-0
 - 

J E Moore

G L Moore 1

Fairly useful in 3 races on Flat in France for A. Fabre, successful in June, good fifth last time, stays 14.5f. Has since been gelded ahead of hurdles bow.

Finished 6l behind Dick Whittington when fifth of 7 on his latest outing at Saint-Cloud over 1m 4f (good) in June. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with A Fabre in France.

Fairly useful in 3 races on Flat in France for A. Fabre, successful in June, good fifth last time, stays 14.5f. Has since been gelded ahead of hurdles bow.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 0 0 0 -
Hurdle 0 0 0 -
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
Course 0 0 0 -
Distance 0 0 0 -
Similar Going 0 0 0 -
Headgear
Today (No Headgear) 1 0 0 0%
Class & Handicap Rating
Class 2 0 0 0 -
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J J E Moore 0 0 0 -
T G L Moore 0 0 0 -
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
7
13
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The Worthy Brat (IRE) 13

b g Worthadd - Khibraat (Alhaarth)

Similar Going: 1 run, 0 wins, 1 place, 0%
G has previously placed on similar going
G
3 11-0
 - 

H Cobden

J Scott

Half-brother to 4 winners on Flat. Overcame inexperience to make a winning debut in a 3-y-o bumper at Exeter in October. Promise when third on hurdles debut at same track and can improve.

A winner of a NH flat race at 1m 5f on good to firm ground. Third of 9 behind Monmiral beaten 7l at 17-2 on his hurdling debut at Exeter over 2m 1f (soft) last month.

Half-brother to 4 winners on Flat. Overcame inexperience to make a winning debut in a 3-y-o bumper at Exeter in October. Promise when third on hurdles debut at same track and can improve.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 1 0 1 0%
Hurdle 1 0 1 0%
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
Course 0 0 0 -
Distance 0 0 0 -
G Similar Going 1 0 1 0%
Headgear
Today (No Headgear) 2 1 1 50%
Class & Handicap Rating
Class 2 0 0 0 -
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J H Cobden 0 0 0 -
T J Scott 2 1 1 50%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
8
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Yggdrasil (FR)

b g Kapgarde - Margerie (Le Balafre)

3 11-0
 - 

G Sheehan

Nick Williams

Half-brother to smart chaser Siruh du Lac and fairly useful hurdler Txamantxoia. Dam 17f-2½m hurdle/chase winner.

Half-brother to Siruh Du Lac, won six times in chases between 2m 3f and 2m 5f including two Group 3 races.

Half-brother to smart chaser Siruh du Lac and fairly useful hurdler Txamantxoia. Dam 17f-2½m hurdle/chase winner.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 0 0 0 -
Hurdle 0 0 0 -
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
Course 0 0 0 -
Distance 0 0 0 -
Similar Going 0 0 0 -
Headgear
Today (No Headgear) 0 0 0 -
Class & Handicap Rating
Class 2 0 0 0 -
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J G Sheehan 0 0 0 -
T Nick Williams 0 0 0 -
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record

2019: (9 ran) Goshen , Age 3 , Wgt 11-5 , SP 1/3 - J E Moore / G L Moore

Forecast: 10/11 Paros , 5/1 Hudson De Grugy , 15/2 The Worthy Brat , 10/1 Phoenix Aquilus , 10/1 Royaume Uni , 12/1 Elham Valley , 20/1 Masterdream , 20/1 Yggdrasil

Last Updated: 05 Dec 2020 23:55:00

Paros is the obvious starting point here having won over hurdles at Dieppe in France during the spring before being purchased by Middleham Park and sent to Nicky Henderson, who does so well with such types. The third from that race was beaten on stable debut for Paul Nicholls earlier in the season and that does bring a slight question mark over the form. Gary Moore has won this race three times since 2013 and relies on Hudson De Grugy and ROYAUME UNI. The latter won on the Flat for Andre Fabre at Angers in June on soft ground and, being the choice of Jamie Moore, is fancied to strike on his first UK start.

Top Tip: Phoenix Aquilus (5)
Watch out for: Paros (1)

2

12:40 Sandown (Class 3) (4YO plus)

My Oddsboost On Betfair 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)

1m 7f 216y

Winner £6,498 - 4 ran

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No.
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Timeform says (star rating)
1
41/P6-15
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Grand Mogul (IRE) 22

b g Presenting - Oligarch Society (Moscow Society)

Distance: 2 runs, 1 win, 0 places, 50%
D has a 50% or better record at this distance
D
Similar Going: 3 runs, 1 win, 0 places, 33.33%
G has previously won on similar going
G
6 11-4
130

Nico de Boinville

N J Henderson

Fairly useful form to land 18f Chepstow novice but only fair fifth in Cheltenham Grade 2 22 days ago. This is far less exacting so will prove hard to beat for yard that has fine record in this race.

Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m and 2m 3f on good and soft ground. Finished 19l behind Does He Know when fifth of 7 at 10-3 on his latest outing in a Grade 2 hurdle race in the Group 2 Ballymore Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham over 2m 5f (good to soft) last month.

Fairly useful form to land 18f Chepstow novice but only fair fifth in Cheltenham Grade 2 22 days ago. This is far less exacting so will prove hard to beat for yard that has fine record in this race.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 4 1 0 25%
Hurdle 4 1 0 25%
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
Course 0 0 0 -
D Distance 2 1 0 50%
G Similar Going 3 1 0 33.3%
Headgear
Today (No Headgear) 6 2 0 33.3%
Class & Handicap Rating
Class 3 1 0 0 0%
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J Nico de Boinville 3 1 0 33.3%
T N J Henderson 4 1 0 25%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
2
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Golden Boy Grey (FR)

ch g Diamond Boy - Betwixt (Sinndar)

4 10-12
 - 

J E Moore

G L Moore

€43,000 3-y-o, Diamond Boy gelding. Half-brother to 2 winners, including fairly useful French hurdler Sevros. In excellent hands and not without interest on breeding so newcomer is worth considering.

Half-brother to Sevros, won three times over hurdles at 2m 4f and 2m 5f and in an all-weather flat race at 1m 1f.

€43,000 3-y-o, Diamond Boy gelding. Half-brother to 2 winners, including fairly useful French hurdler Sevros. In excellent hands and not without interest on breeding so newcomer is worth considering.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 0 0 0 -
Hurdle 0 0 0 -
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
Course 0 0 0 -
Distance 0 0 0 -
Similar Going 0 0 0 -
Headgear
Today (No Headgear) 0 0 0 -
Class & Handicap Rating
Class 3 0 0 0 -
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J J E Moore 0 0 0 -
T G L Moore 0 0 0 -
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
3
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Mickyh (IRE)

b g Sageburg - Anna's Melody (Luso)

4 10-12
 - 

Alan Johns

Tim Vaughan

€17,000 3-y-o, Sageburg gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, notably useful duo Doctor Duffy and Flash The Steel. Appeals on paper so debutant is not totally dismissed. Market can guide.

Half-brother to Flash The Steel, won four times over hurdles between 2m and 2m 4f, in NH flat race at 2m and in a point to point race at 3m including a Group 3 race.

€17,000 3-y-o, Sageburg gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, notably useful duo Doctor Duffy and Flash The Steel. Appeals on paper so debutant is not totally dismissed. Market can guide.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 0 0 0 -
Hurdle 0 0 0 -
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
Course 0 0 0 -
Distance 0 0 0 -
Similar Going 0 0 0 -
Headgear
Today (No Headgear) 0 0 0 -
Class & Handicap Rating
Class 3 0 0 0 -
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J Alan Johns 0 0 0 -
T Tim Vaughan 0 0 0 -
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
4
54/84
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Pride Of Pemberley (IRE) 19

ch g Flemensfirth - On Galley Head (Zaffaran)

8 10-12
 - 

R T Dunne

N A Dunger

Fair bumper form in 2016/17. Much better effort over hurdles on belated return when never-dangerous fourth in 20f Plumpton novice 19 days ago. Needs lot more still if he's to trouble the favourite.

Yet to place in four starts. Finished 12l behind Le Fou Royal when fourth of 7 at 9-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Plumpton over 2m 4f (heavy) last month.

Fair bumper form in 2016/17. Much better effort over hurdles on belated return when never-dangerous fourth in 20f Plumpton novice 19 days ago. Needs lot more still if he's to trouble the favourite.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 2 0 0 0%
Hurdle 2 0 0 0%
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
Course 0 0 0 -
Distance 2 0 0 0%
Similar Going 3 0 0 0%
Headgear
Today (No Headgear) 4 0 0 0%
Class & Handicap Rating
Class 3 0 0 0 -
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J R T Dunne 1 0 0 0%
T N A Dunger 2 0 0 0%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record

2019: (13 ran) Fiddlerontheroof , Age 5 , Wgt 10-12 , SP 8/13 - R M Power / C L Tizzard

Forecast: 1/4 Grand Mogul , 15/2 Golden Boy Grey , 10/1 Mickyh , 12/1 Pride Of Pemberley

Last Updated: 05 Dec 2020 23:55:00

GRAND MOGUL proved disappointing in Grade 2 company at Cheltenham three weeks ago, though he previously showed plenty of promise when winning on reappearance at Chepstow in October and could get back on track in these calmer waters. The six-year-old would be difficult to stop if running to his official rating of 130, and won't mind this drop in distance having won a bumper in Ireland over two miles. Golden Boy Grey cost 43,000 euros as a three-year-old and can claim second ahead of Mickyh, who is a half-brother to the talented Flash The Steel.

Top Tip: Grand Mogul (1)
Watch out for: Golden Boy Grey (2)

3

13:15 Sandown (Class 4) (3YO plus)

Read Paul Nicholls On betting.betfair Novices' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

1m 7f 216y

Winner £5,198 - 5 ran

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No.
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Timeform says (star rating)
1
511-321
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Fifty Ball (FR) 35

b g Cokoriko - Voix De Montot (Voix Du Nord)

Similar Going: 1 run, 0 wins, 1 place, 0%
G has previously placed on similar going
G
Class: 3 runs, 1 win, 2 places, 33.33%
Cl has previously won in this class
Cl
5 11-5
120

N F Houlihan (7)

G L Moore

€60,000 buy after winning pair of French bumpers last autumn. Shaped well in a couple of Fontwell novices prior to making a successful handicap debut at Ascot (19.3f) last time. Has more to offer.

He has won a hurdle race and two NH flat races from 1m 4f to 2m 3f on ground varying from good to soft. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 11-4fav at Ascot over 2m 3f (good to soft) in October, beating Straw Fan Jack by a head.

€60,000 buy after winning pair of French bumpers last autumn. Shaped well in a couple of Fontwell novices prior to making a successful handicap debut at Ascot (19.3f) last time. Has more to offer.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 3 1 2 33.3%
Hurdle 3 1 2 33.3%
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
Course 0 0 0 -
Distance 0 0 0 -
G Similar Going 1 0 1 0%
Headgear
Today (No Headgear) 4 1 2 25%
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 4 3 1 2 33.3%
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J N F Houlihan 1 1 0 100%
T G L Moore 3 1 2 33.3%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
2
323-P23
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Chasamax (IRE) 22

b g Jeremy - Peratus (Mujadil)

Distance: 5 runs, 0 wins, 5 places, 0%
D has previously placed at this distance
D
Similar Going: 1 run, 0 wins, 1 place, 0%
G has previously placed on similar going
G
Class: 4 runs, 0 wins, 3 places, 0%
Cl has previously placed in this class
Cl
5 11-10
118

Nico de Boinville

N J Henderson

Fairly useful maiden hurdler who ran his best race when third of 17 in Cheltenham handicap (16.4f) 22 days ago, edged out late on. That form has been franked since, so he seems sure to go well again.

Placed in four hurdle races and a NH flat race from six starts. Third of 17 behind Lively Citizen beaten 1/2l at 14-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cheltenham over 2m (good to soft) last month.

Fairly useful maiden hurdler who ran his best race when third of 17 in Cheltenham handicap (16.4f) 22 days ago, edged out late on. That form has been franked since, so he seems sure to go well again.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 5 0 4 0%
Hurdle 5 0 4 0%
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
Course 0 0 0 -
D Distance 5 0 5 0%
G Similar Going 1 0 1 0%
Headgear
Today (No Headgear) 6 0 5 0%
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 4 4 0 3 0%
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J Nico de Boinville 4 0 3 0%
T N J Henderson 6 0 5 0%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
3
42-13
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Cogital 12

b g Invincible Spirit - Galaxy Highflyer (Galileo)

Distance: 6 runs, 2 wins, 0 places, 33.33%
D has previously won at this distance
D
Similar Going: 2 runs, 0 wins, 1 place, 0%
G has previously placed on similar going
G
Current Headgear: 17 runs, 3 wins, 4 places, 17.65%
HG has previously won wearing only a hood

Hood: 20 runs, 3 wins, 5 places, 15%
HG has previously won wearing a hood
HG
Class: 7 runs, 1 win, 1 place, 14.29%
Cl has previously won in this class
Cl
5 10-12 h
113

Jordan Williams (7)

B J Llewellyn

Opened his account on third start over hurdles at Ffos Las in October and wasn't seen to best effect at Kempton last time, needing stronger gallop. May yet do better.

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good to soft ground (latest flat win was in September). Third of 6 behind Thahab Ifraj beaten 11l at 14-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kempton over 2m (good) last month.

Opened his account on third start over hurdles at Ffos Las in October and wasn't seen to best effect at Kempton last time, needing stronger gallop. May yet do better.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 4 1 1 25%
Hurdle 4 1 1 25%
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
Course 3 0 0 0%
D Distance 6 2 0 33.3%
G Similar Going 2 0 1 0%
Headgear
HG Today (H only) 17 3 4 17.7%
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 4 7 1 1 14.3%
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 1 0 0 0%
Connections
J Jordan Williams 1 0 0 0%
T B J Llewellyn 6 2 0 33.3%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
4
22/23-42
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Frenchy Du Large (FR) 21

gr g Al Namix - Quadence De Sivola (Mansonnien)

Course and Distance: 1 run, 0 wins, 1 place, 0%
CD has previously placed at this course and distance

Course: 1 run, 0 wins, 1 place, 0%
C has previously placed at this course

Distance: 1 run, 0 wins, 1 place, 0%
D has previously placed at this distance
CD
Similar Going: 3 runs, 0 wins, 2 places, 0%
G has previously placed on similar going
G
Class: 3 runs, 0 wins, 2 places, 0%
Cl has previously placed in this class
Cl
Was beaten favourite last time out
BF
5 11-5
113

R T Dunne

Miss V Williams

Placed all 4 starts in bumpers (fair form) and took a small step forward from hurdling debut when second in a Uttoxeter maiden (19.9f) 3 weeks ago, keeping on well. Remains unexposed.

Placed in a hurdle race and three NH flat races from six starts. Beaten 12l by Paddys Motorbike when second of 10 at 7-4fav on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Uttoxeter over 2m 4f (good to soft) last month.

Placed all 4 starts in bumpers (fair form) and took a small step forward from hurdling debut when second in a Uttoxeter maiden (19.9f) 3 weeks ago, keeping on well. Remains unexposed.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 2 0 1 0%
Hurdle 2 0 1 0%
Conditions
CD Course and Distance 1 0 1 0%
C Course 1 0 1 0%
D Distance 1 0 1 0%
G Similar Going 3 0 2 0%
Headgear
Today (No Headgear) 6 0 4 0%
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 4 3 0 2 0%
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J R T Dunne 6 0 4 0%
T Miss V Williams 6 0 4 0%
BF Was beaten favourite last time out
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
5
75P37/
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Coastal Drift 650

b g Black Sam Bellamy - Absalom's Girl (Saddlers' Hall)

Similar Going: 3 runs, 0 wins, 1 place, 0%
G has previously placed on similar going
G
Class: 4 runs, 0 wins, 1 place, 0%
Cl has previously placed in this class
Cl
6 11-4
112

R M Power

C L Tizzard

Showed fair form when third in a Plumpton novice hurdle in January 2019. Not seen since disappointing on handicap debut at Fontwell the following month, but worth a market check all the same.

Placed in a hurdle race from five starts. Well beaten at 6-1 behind Ostuni when seventh of 9 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fontwell over 2m 6f (good to soft) in February last year.

Showed fair form when third in a Plumpton novice hurdle in January 2019. Not seen since disappointing on handicap debut at Fontwell the following month, but worth a market check all the same.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 4 0 1 0%
Hurdle 4 0 1 0%
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
Course 0 0 0 -
Distance 1 0 0 0%
G Similar Going 3 0 1 0%
Headgear
Today (No Headgear) 5 0 1 0%
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 4 4 0 1 0%
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 1 0 0 0%
Connections
J R M Power 0 0 0 -
T C L Tizzard 5 0 1 0%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
6
172469
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Perfect City (IRE) 44

b g Elusive City - Tall Perfection (Distorted Humor)

Distance: 8 runs, 1 win, 1 place, 12.5%
D has previously won at this distance
D
Similar Going: 2 runs, 0 wins, 1 place, 0%
G has previously placed on similar going
G
Class: 7 runs, 0 wins, 2 places, 0%
Cl has previously placed in this class
Cl
Current Handicap: 5 runs, 0 wins, 1 place, 0%
Hcp has previously placed at or above this handicap
Hcp
5 11-2
110

Non Runner

Jonjo O'Neill

NON RUNNER.

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good ground. Well beaten at 18-1 behind Robinshill when last of 9 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ludlow over 2m (good) in October.

NON RUNNER.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 10 1 2 10%
Hurdle 10 1 2 10%
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
Course 0 0 0 -
D Distance 8 1 1 12.5%
G Similar Going 2 0 1 0%
Headgear
Today (No Headgear) 18 4 5 22.2%
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 4 7 0 2 0%
Hcp This Handicap (OR) or Higher 5 0 1 0%
Connections
J Non Runner 0 0 0 -
T Jonjo O'Neill 12 1 2 8.3%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
7
F-P4039
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Zero To Hero (IRE) 6

ch m Arakan - Blue Daze (Danzero)

Distance: 5 runs, 0 wins, 1 place, 0%
D has previously placed at this distance
D
Class: 5 runs, 0 wins, 1 place, 0%
Cl has previously placed in this class
Cl
Current Handicap: 3 runs, 0 wins, 1 place, 0%
Hcp has previously placed at or above this handicap
Hcp
5 10-7
104

Sean Houlihan (3)

Mrs S Leech

Still without a win but posted a creditable third in 12-runner contest at Exeter (21.6f) early last month, staying rather than relishing the longer trip. Failed to build on that promise at Leicester.

Placed in a hurdle race and a point-to-point from 12 NH starts. Well beaten at 22-1 behind Une De La Seniere when 9th of 11 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Leicester over 2m 4f (soft) last month.

Still without a win but posted a creditable third in 12-runner contest at Exeter (21.6f) early last month, staying rather than relishing the longer trip. Failed to build on that promise at Leicester.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 8 0 1 0%
Hurdle 8 0 1 0%
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
Course 0 0 0 -
D Distance 5 0 1 0%
Similar Going 5 0 0 0%
Headgear
Today (No Headgear) 11 0 2 0%
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 4 5 0 1 0%
Hcp This Handicap (OR) or Higher 3 0 1 0%
Connections
J Sean Houlihan 1 0 0 0%
T Mrs S Leech 8 0 1 0%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
8
132
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Naizagai 23

b g Dark Angel - Nazym (Galileo)

Distance: 2 runs, 0 wins, 1 place, 0%
D has previously placed at this distance
D
Similar Going: 2 runs, 0 wins, 2 places, 0%
G has previously placed on similar going
G
Tongue Strap: 3 runs, 1 win, 1 place, 33.33%
HG has previously won wearing a tongue strap
HG
Class: 6 runs, 1 win, 3 places, 16.67%
Cl has previously won in this class
Cl
3 10-4 t
115

Max Kendrick (3)

F O'Brien

Fairly useful maiden on Flat and bright start to hurdles career when making all at Cartmel in August. Not in same form at Uttoxeter but back on track when second at Ludlow since.

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 1f on good to soft ground. Beaten 9l by Talking About You when second of 11 at 7-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ludlow over 2m (good) last month.

Fairly useful maiden on Flat and bright start to hurdles career when making all at Cartmel in August. Not in same form at Uttoxeter but back on track when second at Ludlow since.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 3 1 1 33.3%
Hurdle 3 1 1 33.3%
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
Course 0 0 0 -
D Distance 2 0 1 0%
G Similar Going 2 0 2 0%
Headgear
HG Today (T only) 3 1 1 33.3%
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 4 6 1 3 16.7%
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J Max Kendrick 3 1 1 33.3%
T F O'Brien 3 1 1 33.3%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
9
3/P0-
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French Kiss (IRE) 301

b g French Fifteen - Ms Cordelia (Anabaa)

Class: 2 runs, 0 wins, 1 place, 0%
Cl has previously placed in this class
Cl
5 10-0 (oh 2)
94 2

Brendan Powell

A W Carroll

Modest Flat maiden and looks very limited so far over hurdles.

Placed in a hurdle race from three NH starts. Well beaten at 150-1 behind Chantry House when 13th of 15 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Newbury over 2m (good) in February. Runs from 2lb out of handicap.

Modest Flat maiden and looks very limited so far over hurdles.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 3 0 1 0%
Hurdle 3 0 1 0%
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
Course 0 0 0 -
Distance 1 0 0 0%
Similar Going 3 0 0 0%
Headgear
Today (No Headgear) 10 0 1 0%
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 4 2 0 1 0%
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J Brendan Powell 0 0 0 -
T A W Carroll 7 0 1 0%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Long Handicap: French Kiss 9-12

2019: (12 ran) Guardia Top , Age 3 , Wgt 10-3 , SP 9/2 - David Noonan / N J Hawke

Forecast: 5/2 Chasamax , 11/4 Fifty Ball , 7/2 Naizagai , 5/1 Frenchy Du Large , 10/1 Cogital , 12/1 Coastal Drift , 33/1 French Kiss , 33/1 Zero To Hero (Note: non-runners may affect prices)

Last Updated: 05 Dec 2020 23:55:00

CHASAMAX remains a maiden after six starts for Nicky Henderson, though he showed plenty when third in a competitive Cheltenham handicap most recently and could relish this test. A 3lb rise still leaves him fairly handicapped off 118 and the five-year-old could have too much pace for Fifty Ball, who drops in distance after winning over 2m4f at Ascot in October. Frenchy Du Large found just one too good at Uttoxeter three weeks ago and represents a yard hitting top form.

Top Tip: Chasamax (2)
Watch out for: Fifty Ball (1)

4

13:50 Sandown (Class 1) (4YO plus)

Planteur At Chapel Stud Henry VIII Novices' Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race)

1m 7f 119y

Winner £25,628 - 5 ran

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Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Timeform says (star rating)
1
U/230-11
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Eldorado Allen (FR) 21

gr g Khalkevi - Hesmeralda (Royal Charter)

Course and Distance: 3 runs, 1 win, 1 place, 33.33%
CD has previously won at this course and distance

Course: 3 runs, 1 win, 1 place, 33.33%
C has previously won at this course

Distance: 5 runs, 3 wins, 1 place, 60%
D has a 50% or better record at this distance
CD
Similar Going: 7 runs, 3 wins, 1 place, 42.86%
G has previously won on similar going
G
Class: 3 runs, 1 win, 0 places, 33.33%
Cl has previously won in this class
Cl
6 11-2
149

R M Power

C L Tizzard

Useful over hurdles and perfect start over fences at Newton Abbot in October. Fortuitous winner of a Cheltenham Grade 2 next time (held when left well clear 2 out), but commands respect nonetheless.

He has won a hurdle race and two chases at 2m on good to soft and heavy ground. A winner at 13-2 in a Grade 2 chase in the Group 2 From The Horse's Mouth Podcast Novices' Chase at Cheltenham over 2m (good to soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Quel Destin by 19l. Has also won at Newton Abbot this season.

Useful over hurdles and perfect start over fences at Newton Abbot in October. Fortuitous winner of a Cheltenham Grade 2 next time (held when left well clear 2 out), but commands respect nonetheless.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 8 3 2 37.5%
Chase 2 2 0 100%
Conditions
CD Course and Distance 3 1 1 33.3%
C Course 3 1 1 33.3%
D Distance 5 3 1 60%
G Similar Going 7 3 1 42.9%
Headgear
Today (No Headgear) 8 3 2 37.5%
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 1 3 1 0 33.3%
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J R M Power 4 2 1 50%
T C L Tizzard 7 3 1 42.9%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
2
1521/1-1
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Phoenix Way (IRE) 17

b g Stowaway - Arcuate (Arch)

Course and Distance: 1 run, 0 wins, 1 place, 0%
CD has previously placed at this course and distance

Course: 1 run, 0 wins, 1 place, 0%
C has previously placed at this course

Distance: 2 runs, 1 win, 1 place, 50%
D has a 50% or better record at this distance
CD
Similar Going: 5 runs, 3 wins, 1 place, 60%
G has a 50% or better record on similar going
G
Tongue Strap: 2 runs, 2 wins, 0 places, 100%
HG has a 50% or better record wearing a tongue strap
HG
7 11-2 t
145

Aidan Coleman

Harry Fry

Winner of 2 of his 4 starts over hurdles and successful start to chase career when landing a 3-runner Warwick novice (2m) 17 days ago. Clearly a smart prospect, but this is a much tougher assignment.

He has won two hurdle races, a chase and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m 1f on good to soft and soft ground. A winner at 11-4 in a chase at Warwick over 2m (good to soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Stratagem by a neck.

Winner of 2 of his 4 starts over hurdles and successful start to chase career when landing a 3-runner Warwick novice (2m) 17 days ago. Clearly a smart prospect, but this is a much tougher assignment.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 5 3 1 60%
Chase 1 1 0 100%
Conditions
CD Course and Distance 1 0 1 0%
C Course 1 0 1 0%
D Distance 2 1 1 50%
G Similar Going 5 3 1 60%
Headgear
HG Today (T only) 2 2 0 100%
Class & Handicap Rating
Class 1 0 0 0 -
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J Aidan Coleman 3 2 0 66.7%
T Harry Fry 5 3 1 60%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
3
1/2057-1
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Tamaroc Du Mathan (FR) 16

b g Poliglote - Thisbee Du Mathan (Turgeon)

Distance: 4 runs, 1 win, 1 place, 25%
D has previously won at this distance
D
Similar Going: 4 runs, 1 win, 1 place, 25%
G has previously won on similar going
G
Tongue Strap: 5 runs, 1 win, 1 place, 20%
HG has previously won wearing a tongue strap
HG
5 11-2 t
141

Nico de Boinville

P F Nicholls

Stepped up on last season's hurdling exploits with a clear-cut chase debut success at Wincanton on recent reappearance, jumping boldly. However, Harry Cobden prefers Hitman.

Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 1m 7f and 2m on good to soft and soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 5-4fav at Wincanton over 2m (good to soft) last month, beating Golden Taipan by 4l.

Stepped up on last season's hurdling exploits with a clear-cut chase debut success at Wincanton on recent reappearance, jumping boldly. However, Harry Cobden prefers Hitman.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 5 1 1 20%
Chase 1 1 0 100%
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
Course 0 0 0 -
D Distance 4 1 1 25%
G Similar Going 4 1 1 25%
Headgear
HG Today (T only) 5 1 1 20%
Class & Handicap Rating
Class 1 2 0 0 0%
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J Nico de Boinville 0 0 0 -
T P F Nicholls 5 1 1 20%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
4
1113-31
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Allmankind 29

b g Sea The Moon - Wemyss Bay (Sadler's Wells)

Distance: 5 runs, 4 wins, 0 places, 80%
D has a 50% or better record at this distance
D
Similar Going: 5 runs, 3 wins, 1 place, 60%
G has a 50% or better record on similar going
G
Current Headgear: 5 runs, 4 wins, 1 place, 80%
HG has a 50% or better record wearing a tongue strap and a hood

Tongue Strap: 6 runs, 4 wins, 1 place, 66.67%
HG has a 50% or better record wearing a tongue strap

Hood: 7 runs, 4 wins, 2 places, 57.14%
HG has a 50% or better record wearing a hood
HG
Class: 4 runs, 2 wins, 1 place, 50%
Cl has a 50% or better record in this class
Cl
4 10-10 t h
153

Harry Skelton

D Skelton

One of the best juvenile hurdlers around last season and put in a flawless round of jumping when coasting home on chase debut at Warwick. Open to improvement in this sphere and he's the one to beat.

He has won three hurdle races and a chase at 2m on ground varying from good to heavy. Won on his latest outing in a chase when evens fav at Warwick over 2m (good) last month, beating Zanza by 13l.

One of the best juvenile hurdlers around last season and put in a flawless round of jumping when coasting home on chase debut at Warwick. Open to improvement in this sphere and he's the one to beat.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 6 4 1 66.7%
Chase 1 1 0 100%
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
Course 0 0 0 -
D Distance 5 4 0 80%
G Similar Going 5 3 1 60%
Headgear
HG Today (T & H) 5 4 1 80%
HG Hood 7 4 2 57.1%
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 1 4 2 1 50%
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J Harry Skelton 6 4 1 66.7%
T D Skelton 6 4 1 66.7%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
5
16-111
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Ga Law (FR) 28

b g Sinndar - Law (Lute Antique)

Class: 1 run, 1 win, 0 places, 100%
Cl has a 50% or better record in this class
Cl
4 10-10
150

G Sheehan

Jamie Snowden

French recruit who has made a very good impression switched to fences this season, making it 3-3 in this sphere in a Wincanton Grade 2 last month. Probably capable of better still and merits respect.

He has won a hurdle race and three chases from 2m 2f to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. A winner at 2-1 in a Grade 2 chase in the Group 2 'Rising Stars' Novices' Chase at Wincanton over 2m 4f (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Hurricane Harvey by 22l. Has won 3 times this season.

French recruit who has made a very good impression switched to fences this season, making it 3-3 in this sphere in a Wincanton Grade 2 last month. Probably capable of better still and merits respect.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 4 3 0 75%
Chase 3 3 0 100%
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
Course 0 0 0 -
Distance 0 0 0 -
Similar Going 1 0 0 0%
Headgear
Today (No Headgear) 4 3 0 75%
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 1 1 1 0 100%
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J G Sheehan 2 1 0 50%
T Jamie Snowden 4 3 0 75%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
6
2P1-1
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Hitman (FR) 27

b g Falco - Tercah Girl (Martaline)

Distance: 2 runs, 2 wins, 0 places, 100%
D has a 50% or better record at this distance
D
Similar Going: 2 runs, 2 wins, 0 places, 100%
G has a 50% or better record on similar going
G
4 10-10
149 WS2

H Cobden

P F Nicholls

Hurdles winner for Guillaume Macaire in France and came home in splendid isolation on chase debut for new yard at Ffos Las last month. Armed with plenty of potential and he has to be feared.

Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m on soft ground. A winner at 3-1 in a chase at Ffos Las over 2m (soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Mack The Man by 30l. Has also won at Pau this season.

Hurdles winner for Guillaume Macaire in France and came home in splendid isolation on chase debut for new yard at Ffos Las last month. Armed with plenty of potential and he has to be feared.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 3 2 1 66.7%
Chase 1 1 0 100%
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
Course 0 0 0 -
D Distance 2 2 0 100%
G Similar Going 2 2 0 100%
Headgear
Today (No Headgear) 3 2 1 66.7%
Class & Handicap Rating
Class 1 0 0 0 -
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J H Cobden 1 1 0 100%
T P F Nicholls 1 1 0 100%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record

2019: (6 ran) Esprit Du Large , Age 5 , Wgt 11-2 , SP 14/1 - Adam Wedge / Evan Williams

Forecast: 9/4 Allmankind , 3/1 Hitman , 9/2 Eldorado Allen , 9/2 Ga Law , 7/1 Tamaroc Du Mathan , 10/1 Phoenix Way (Note: non-runner may affect prices)

Last Updated: 05 Dec 2020 23:55:01

ALLMANKIND continues to surprise over obstacles having made up into a leading juvenile over hurdles last season, having raced far too keenly on the Flat for Michael Bell, before switching to fences at Warwick last time. His jumping was terrific on that occasion, the form receiving a boost when the runner-up scored at Newbury last weekend, and the seven fences down the back straight should play to his strengths here. Ga Law and Hitman have both been impressive over the larger obstacles, also making use of the four-year-old allowance like the selection, but their recent victories, at Wincanton and Ffos Las respectively, came in contests that fell apart. With that in mind, Eldorado Allen could prove to be the main threat following his Cheltenham success last month and has made a decent step forward for going chasing. Tamaroc Du Mathan and Phoenix Way are no back numbers either with the pair having both won nicely on their chase debut.

Top Tip: Allmankind (4)
Watch out for: Eldorado Allen (1)

5

14:25 Sandown (Class 1) (4YO plus)

Betfair Tingle Creek Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race)

1m 7f 119y

Winner £68,340 - 5 ran

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No.
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Timeform says (star rating)
1
1111/21-
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Altior (IRE) 301

b g High Chaparral - Monte Solaro (Key Of Luck)

Course and Distance: 5 runs, 5 wins, 0 places, 100%
CD has a 50% or better record at this course and distance

Course: 5 runs, 5 wins, 0 places, 100%
C has a 50% or better record at this course

Distance: 20 runs, 18 wins, 1 place, 90%
D has a 50% or better record at this distance
CD
Similar Going: 17 runs, 14 wins, 1 place, 82.35%
G has a 50% or better record on similar going
G
Class: 19 runs, 16 wins, 1 place, 84.21%
Cl has a 50% or better record in this class
Cl
10 11-7
172 WS2

Nico de Boinville

N J Henderson

Outstanding four-time Cheltenham Festival winner who has met with defeat just once over fences (on return last season) and successful at Newbury when last seen in February. The one to beat.

Has won five hurdle races, a NH flat race and 15 chases from 1m 7f to 2m 2f on ground varying from good to soft. Won on his latest outing in a Grade 2 chase when 1-3fav in the Group 2 Betfair Exchange Chase at Newbury over 2m (good) in February, beating Sceau Royal by 3 1/2l.

Outstanding four-time Cheltenham Festival winner who has met with defeat just once over fences (on return last season) and successful at Newbury when last seen in February. The one to beat.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 21 20 0 95.2%
Chase 16 15 0 93.8%
Conditions
CD Course and Distance 5 5 0 100%
C Course 5 5 0 100%
D Distance 20 18 1 90%
G Similar Going 17 14 1 82.4%
Headgear
Today (No Headgear) 24 21 1 87.5%
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 1 19 16 1 84.2%
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J Nico de Boinville 19 18 0 94.7%
T N J Henderson 24 21 1 87.5%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
2
42/11U-6
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Brewin'upastorm (IRE) 34

b g Milan - Daraheen Diamond (Husyan)

Distance: 5 runs, 3 wins, 0 places, 60%
D has a 50% or better record at this distance
D
Similar Going: 9 runs, 3 wins, 0 places, 33.33%
G has previously won on similar going
G
Class: 7 runs, 0 wins, 1 place, 0%
Cl has previously placed in this class
Cl
7 11-7 t1
148

Aidan Coleman

Olly Murphy

Successful first 2 starts over fences last term before caught out by inexperience in the Arkle. Didn't jump great and well beaten on return at Carlisle and faces stiff task in first-time tongue tie.

Winner of a hurdle race, a NH flat race, two chases and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to soft. Well beaten at 11-4 when last of 6 on his latest outing in a chase at Carlisle over 2m 4f (heavy) last month.

Successful first 2 starts over fences last term before caught out by inexperience in the Arkle. Didn't jump great and well beaten on return at Carlisle and faces stiff task in first-time tongue tie.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 9 3 1 33.3%
Chase 4 2 0 50%
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
Course 0 0 0 -
D Distance 5 3 0 60%
G Similar Going 9 3 0 33.3%
Headgear
Today (T only) 0 0 0 -
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 1 7 0 1 0%
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J Aidan Coleman 1 0 0 0%
T Olly Murphy 11 4 1 36.4%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
3
6/3451-1
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Castlegrace Paddy (IRE) 27

b g Flemensfirth - Thunder Road (Mtoto)

Distance: 10 runs, 4 wins, 0 places, 40%
D has previously won at this distance
D
Similar Going: 17 runs, 6 wins, 1 place, 35.29%
G has previously won on similar going
G
Tongue Strap: 5 runs, 2 wins, 0 places, 40%
HG has previously won wearing a tongue strap
HG
Class: 12 runs, 4 wins, 0 places, 33.33%
Cl has previously won in this class
Cl
9 11-7 t
154

B J Cooper

P A Fahy

A notch below the very best in this division but returned with a cracking display to win Navan Grade 2 under this rider, jumping well. More on his plate now.

Winner of a hurdle race and five chases from 2m to 2m 2f on ground varying from soft to soft - heavy. A winner at 9-1 in a Grade 2 chase in the Group 2 Tote Fortria Chase at Navan over 2m (soft - heavy) on his latest outing last month, beating A Plus Tard by 1/2l.

A notch below the very best in this division but returned with a cracking display to win Navan Grade 2 under this rider, jumping well. More on his plate now.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 15 6 1 40%
Chase 12 5 0 41.7%
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
Course 0 0 0 -
D Distance 10 4 0 40%
G Similar Going 17 6 1 35.3%
Headgear
HG Today (T only) 5 2 0 40%
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 1 12 4 0 33.3%
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J B J Cooper 4 2 0 50%
T P A Fahy 17 6 1 35.3%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
4
01114-1
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Greaneteen (FR) 32

b g Great Pretender - Manson Teene (Mansonnien)

Distance: 4 runs, 2 wins, 1 place, 50%
D has a 50% or better record at this distance
D
Similar Going: 8 runs, 5 wins, 1 place, 62.5%
G has a 50% or better record on similar going
G
Class: 3 runs, 1 win, 1 place, 33.33%
Cl has previously won in this class
Cl
6 11-7
158

H Cobden

P F Nicholls

Lost his unbeaten record over fences with a luckless defeat in the Grand Annual but returned with a huge effort to win the Haldon Gold Cup at Exeter, quickening up well. Could have even more to offer.

Winner of two hurdle races and four chases from 2m to 2m 2f on ground varying from good to heavy. Won on his latest outing in a Grade 2 chase when 15-8fav in the Group 2 Haldon Gold Cup at Exeter over 2m 1f (good) last month, beating Moonlighter by a neck.

Lost his unbeaten record over fences with a luckless defeat in the Grand Annual but returned with a huge effort to win the Haldon Gold Cup at Exeter, quickening up well. Could have even more to offer.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 10 6 2 60%
Chase 5 4 1 80%
Conditions
Course and Distance 1 0 0 0%
Course 1 0 0 0%
D Distance 4 2 1 50%
G Similar Going 8 5 1 62.5%
Headgear
Today (No Headgear) 10 6 2 60%
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 1 3 1 1 33.3%
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J H Cobden 7 4 1 57.1%
T P F Nicholls 9 6 1 66.7%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
5
422/251-
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Politologue (FR) 269

gr g Poliglote - Scarlet Row (Turgeon)

Course and Distance: 2 runs, 1 win, 0 places, 50%
CD has a 50% or better record at this course and distance

Course: 2 runs, 1 win, 0 places, 50%
C has a 50% or better record at this course

Distance: 9 runs, 3 wins, 1 place, 33.33%
D has previously won at this distance
CD
Similar Going: 21 runs, 10 wins, 3 places, 47.62%
G has previously won on similar going
G
Current Headgear: 2 runs, 1 win, 0 places, 50%
HG has a 50% or better record wearing only a tongue strap

Tongue Strap: 9 runs, 3 wins, 2 places, 33.33%
HG has previously won wearing a tongue strap
HG
Class: 21 runs, 8 wins, 3 places, 38.1%
Cl has previously won in this class
Cl
9 11-7 t
169

Harry Skelton

P F Nicholls

Had no Altior to contend with when resuming winning ways on the biggest stage in the Champion Chase in March, dominating from the outset. Won this in 2017 (bled last year) and should go well.

Has won two hurdle races and nine chases from 1m 7f to 2m 6f on ground varying from good to heavy. A winner at 6-1 in a Grade 1 chase in the Group 1 Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase at Cheltenham over 2m (soft) on his latest outing in March, beating Dynamite Dollars by 10l.

Had no Altior to contend with when resuming winning ways on the biggest stage in the Champion Chase in March, dominating from the outset. Won this in 2017 (bled last year) and should go well.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 25 11 3 44%
Chase 20 9 3 45%
Conditions
CD Course and Distance 2 1 0 50%
C Course 2 1 0 50%
D Distance 9 3 1 33.3%
G Similar Going 21 10 3 47.6%
Headgear
HG Today (T only) 2 1 0 50%
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 1 21 8 3 38.1%
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J Harry Skelton 1 1 0 100%
T P F Nicholls 24 10 3 41.7%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
6
14213-1
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Rouge Vif (FR) 43

b g Sageburg - Rouge Amour (Cadoudal)

Distance: 11 runs, 5 wins, 4 places, 45.45%
D has previously won at this distance
D
Similar Going: 12 runs, 6 wins, 3 places, 50%
G has a 50% or better record on similar going
G
Tongue Strap: 3 runs, 2 wins, 1 place, 66.67%
HG has a 50% or better record wearing a tongue strap
HG
Class: 6 runs, 2 wins, 2 places, 33.33%
Cl has previously won in this class
Cl
6 11-7 t
164

G Sheehan

H Whittington

Highly progressive novice chaser who looked very good when demolishing useful field in 2m Cheltenham handicap chase on return. Place claims, though wouldn't want any more rain.

Winner of three hurdle races, a NH flat race and three chases from 2m to 2m 2f on ground varying from good to soft. A winner at 5-1 in a chase at Cheltenham over 2m (good) on his latest outing in October, beating Western Miller by 8l.

Highly progressive novice chaser who looked very good when demolishing useful field in 2m Cheltenham handicap chase on return. Place claims, though wouldn't want any more rain.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 13 6 4 46.2%
Chase 6 3 2 50%
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
Course 0 0 0 -
D Distance 11 5 4 45.5%
G Similar Going 12 6 3 50%
Headgear
HG Today (T only) 3 2 1 66.7%
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 1 6 2 2 33.3%
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J G Sheehan 12 6 4 50%
T H Whittington 14 7 4 50%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record

2019: (8 ran) Defi Du Seuil , Age 6 , Wgt 11-7 , SP 2/1 - B J Geraghty / P J Hobbs

Forecast: 4/5 Altior , 4/1 Politologue , 9/2 Greaneteen , 7/1 Rouge Vif , 25/1 Brewin'upastorm , 33/1 Castlegrace Paddy (Note: non-runner may affect prices)

Last Updated: 05 Dec 2020 23:55:01

Last season didn't go to plan for ALTIOR when suffering his first defeat over obstacles in a match-up against Cyrname at Ascot on testing ground which left its mark on the pair of them. He got back on track in the Game Spirit at Newbury before a splint ruled him out of attempting to land the Champion Chase for the third year running. Connections have been positive with regards his preparation and a recent blow out at Newbury's Ladbrokes media morning with stable companion Epatante should have put him spot on for his return to action. Politologue was the chief benefactor of Altior's absence at Cheltenham in March when also taking full advantage of Defi Du Seuil underperforming and is reunited with Harry Skelton once again. He is likely to give it his best shot from the front with his stablemate Greaneteen, a winner of the Haldon Gold Cup at Exeter last month, and impressive Cheltenham handicap scorer Rouge Vif capable of further progression.

Top Tip: Altior (1)
Watch out for: Politologue (5)

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15:00 Sandown (Class 2) (5YO plus)

Betfair Exchange Back And Lay London National Handicap Chase

3m 4f 166y

Winner £22,284 - 7 ran

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Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
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1R2F6-1
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Cloudy Glen (IRE) 20

b g Cloudings - Ribble (Supreme Leader)

Course: 1 run, 0 wins, 1 place, 0%
C has previously placed at this course
C
Similar Going: 19 runs, 5 wins, 4 places, 26.32%
G has previously won on similar going
G
Class: 5 runs, 0 wins, 1 place, 0%
Cl has previously placed in this class
Cl
7 11-12
145

R T Dunne

Miss V Williams

Patchy record last season but looked better than ever when making an impressive winning return over a new trip at Fontwell (27.7f) 3 weeks ago. 11 lb higher now but that looks justified.

Winner of three hurdle races and two chases from 2m 3f to 3m 4f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. A winner at 7-2 in a chase at Fontwell over 3m 4f (heavy) on his latest outing last month, beating Christmas In April by 13l.

Patchy record last season but looked better than ever when making an impressive winning return over a new trip at Fontwell (27.7f) 3 weeks ago. 11 lb higher now but that looks justified.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 18 5 4 27.8%
Chase 9 2 2 22.2%
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
C Course 1 0 1 0%
Distance 0 0 0 -
G Similar Going 19 5 4 26.3%
Headgear
Today (No Headgear) 18 5 4 27.8%
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 2 5 0 1 0%
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J R T Dunne 0 0 0 -
T Miss V Williams 19 5 4 26.3%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
2
2/P8P-22
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Crosspark 27

b g Midnight Legend - Blue Shannon (Be My Native)

Course: 1 run, 0 wins, 1 place, 0%
C has previously placed at this course
C
Distance: 3 runs, 0 wins, 1 place, 0%
D has previously placed at this distance
D
Similar Going: 22 runs, 6 wins, 4 places, 27.27%
G has previously won on similar going
G
Class: 7 runs, 1 win, 3 places, 14.29%
Cl has previously won in this class
Cl
10 11-12
145

Harry Skelton

Mrs Caroline Bailey

Game winner of Eider in 2019 and also second in Scottish National that year. Last season was disappointing, but showed he's back in much better form when going close both starts this term.

Winner of two hurdle races, four chases and a point-to-point from 2m 4f to 4m 1f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Beaten 3/4l by Step Back when second of 10 at 11-2 on his latest outing in a chase here over 3m (good) last month.

Game winner of Eider in 2019 and also second in Scottish National that year. Last season was disappointing, but showed he's back in much better form when going close both starts this term.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 29 6 8 20.7%
Chase 24 4 7 16.7%
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
C Course 1 0 1 0%
D Distance 3 0 1 0%
G Similar Going 22 6 4 27.3%
Headgear
Today (No Headgear) 28 6 8 21.4%
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 2 7 1 3 14.3%
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 2 0 0 0%
Connections
J Harry Skelton 12 4 5 33.3%
T Mrs Caroline Bailey 29 6 8 20.7%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
3
4863-2U
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Pobbles Bay (IRE) 14

b g Oscar - Rose De Beaufai (Solon)

Similar Going: 23 runs, 3 wins, 5 places, 13.04%
G has previously won on similar going
G
Class: 5 runs, 0 wins, 3 places, 0%
Cl has previously placed in this class
Cl
Current Handicap: 13 runs, 2 wins, 2 places, 15.38%
Hcp has previously won at or above this handicap
Hcp
10 10-8
130

Conor Ring (3)

Evan Williams

Mostly respectable efforts last season and positive return when second at Aintree. Let down by jumping at Haydock 2 weeks ago.

He has won a hurdle race and three chases from 2m 4f to 3m 4f on ground varying from good to heavy. Unseated rider when 7-1 at Haydock over 3m 4f (heavy) in a chase won by Perfect Candidate last month on his latest outing.

Mostly respectable efforts last season and positive return when second at Aintree. Let down by jumping at Haydock 2 weeks ago.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 25 4 5 16%
Chase 16 3 2 18.8%
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
Course 0 0 0 -
Distance 1 0 0 0%
G Similar Going 23 3 5 13%
Headgear
Today (No Headgear) 25 4 5 16%
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 2 5 0 3 0%
Hcp This Handicap (OR) or Higher 13 2 2 15.4%
Connections
J Conor Ring 2 0 0 0%
T Evan Williams 25 4 5 16%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
4
V1-5163
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Doing Fine (IRE) 20

b g Presenting - Howaya Pet (Montelimar)

Course and Distance: 3 runs, 0 wins, 1 place, 0%
CD has previously placed at this course and distance

Course: 3 runs, 0 wins, 1 place, 0%
C has previously placed at this course

Distance: 6 runs, 0 wins, 2 places, 0%
D has previously placed at this distance
CD
Similar Going: 15 runs, 3 wins, 4 places, 20%
G has previously won on similar going
G
Current Headgear: 23 runs, 4 wins, 7 places, 17.39%
HG has previously won wearing a tongue strap and cheek pieces

Tongue Strap: 34 runs, 5 wins, 8 places, 14.71%
HG has previously won wearing a tongue strap

Cheek Pieces: 23 runs, 4 wins, 7 places, 17.39%
HG has previously won wearing cheek pieces
HG
Class: 9 runs, 2 wins, 3 places, 22.22%
Cl has previously won in this class
Cl
Current Handicap: 16 runs, 0 wins, 3 places, 0%
Hcp has previously placed at or above this handicap
Hcp
12 10-4 t p
130

Millie Wonnacott (7)

N P Mulholland

First past the post when this was voided last year. Even better this term, winning at Uttoxeter and a creditable 13 lengths third to Cloudy Glen at Fontwell latest. 12 lb better off with that one now.

Winner of a hurdle race, five chases and a point-to-point from 2m 6f to 3m 4f on ground varying from good to soft. Third of 7 behind Cloudy Glen beaten 13l at 5-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Fontwell over 3m 4f (heavy) last month.

First past the post when this was voided last year. Even better this term, winning at Uttoxeter and a creditable 13 lengths third to Cloudy Glen at Fontwell latest. 12 lb better off with that one now.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 37 6 9 16.2%
Chase 31 5 7 16.1%
Conditions
CD Course and Distance 3 0 1 0%
C Course 3 0 1 0%
D Distance 6 0 2 0%
G Similar Going 15 3 4 20%
Headgear
HG Today (T & P) 23 4 7 17.4%
HG Cheek Pieces 23 4 7 17.4%
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 2 9 2 3 22.2%
Hcp This Handicap (OR) or Higher 16 0 3 0%
Connections
J Millie Wonnacott 1 0 0 0%
T N P Mulholland 25 4 6 16%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
5
4/4V35-2
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Classic Ben (IRE) 32

b g Beneficial - Dark Daisy (Kotashaan)

Course: 3 runs, 1 win, 1 place, 33.33%
C has previously won at this course
C
Similar Going: 12 runs, 3 wins, 2 places, 25%
G has previously won on similar going
G
Cheek Pieces: 8 runs, 1 win, 2 places, 12.5%
HG has previously won wearing cheek pieces
HG
Class: 5 runs, 1 win, 0 places, 20%
Cl has previously won in this class
Cl
Current Handicap: 11 runs, 1 win, 4 places, 9.09%
Hcp has previously won at or above this handicap
Hcp
7 10-11 p
130

C Gethings

Stuart Edmunds

Winner of 3m handicap here off this mark in February 2019 and creditable second of 18 in handicap chase at Exeter on return. Worth another try over this sort of trip.

He has won two hurdle races and a chase from 2m 4f to 3m on good to soft and soft ground. Beaten 7l by Jersey Bean when second of 18 at 12-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Exeter over 3m (good to soft) last month.

Winner of 3m handicap here off this mark in February 2019 and creditable second of 18 in handicap chase at Exeter on return. Worth another try over this sort of trip.