November 16 / 14.15 Market Rasen

14.15

Good To Soft

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  • Prize money: £4752.9
  • 2m 5f 89y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.30
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 44-543

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 8lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
11yo who has a poor strike-rate and is without a win since June 2021, but he went close in this race last year (good to soft) and returned from a break with a fair third at Ludlow three weeks ago; could be thereabouts.
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1st

6

5th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 3f 34y

Class 5

14:48 Market Rasen

Caro Des Flos

10st 11lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Julian Smith

raced in second, clear with one other before 3 out, ridden and edged right before 2 out, led final 110yds, stayed on

4/1

12/1

  • Place: £4.10

Form: 5558-5

Last run: 168 days

W: 11st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
His mark continues to fall but it's a long time since he's been competitive and he was well beaten here in June when last seen; refused to line up and withdrawn at Newcastle in May; others make greater appeal.
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3

29th Feb 2024

Soft

3m 0f 45y

Class 4

14:50 Wetherby

Da Vinci Hand

10st 11lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Joanne Foster

On a reduced mark and he took a step back in the right direction when 14l second to well-treated winner at Market Rasen (2m5f, good to soft) in November; however, he weakened quickly over 3m1f at Catterick (soft) in January so there's a stamina doubt today, and he refused to line up on his latest intended start (withdrawn; 3-1 at the time); a hood is added.

10/1

3

2nd Feb 2024

Soft

2m 3f 51y

Class 5

13:35 Catterick

Da Vinci Hand

11st 6lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Joanne Foster

Dual course winner; non-stayer over 3m1f back here last week; only a modest fifth in this contest 12 months ago but is 18lb lower this time; attractively handicapped.

7/2

5th

5

24th Jan 2024

Soft

3m 1f 54y

Class 5

13:50 Catterick

Da Vinci Hand

11st 3lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Joanne Foster

Remains below his best despite finishing runner-up over 2m5f at Market Rasen (good to soft) when ultimately no match for the winner; all his best form is over shorter distances than this; cheekpieces added.

12/1

7/1

  • Place: £4.30

Form: 62133- BF

Last run: 492 days

W: 11st 7lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Hurdle/chase winner who runs off last winning mark but this 11yo has a long absence to defy; it remains to be seen how much ability he retains.
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5th

7

2nd Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 129y

Class 5

14:45 Huntingdon

Mackie Dee

10st 8lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Richard Armson

towards rear, in touch with leaders 15th

6/1

14

19th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 84y

Class 5

15:20 Doncaster

Mackie Dee

10st 7lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Richard Armson

13yo who has a poor 2-39 strike-rate under rules and is without a win since June 2022; however, he's finished in the first three on two of his last three starts and holds each-way possibilities once more.

12/1

Form: 116/4U C

Last run: 32 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Early unseat when back over fences last month but prior to that she was a fair fourth over hurdles at Worcester following a long absence, and this two-time chase winner (including here) could go well granted a clear round.
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0

7

19th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 5f 44y

Class 5

12:40 Fakenham

Rosearelli

11st 1lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

took keen hold, prominent, outpaced before 4 out, weakened before 2 out, pulled up approaching last

10/1

4th

1

16th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

2m 5f 89y

Class 5

14:15 Market Rasen

Rosearelli

12st 0lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Dr Richard Newland

prominent, outpaced after 4 out, weakened before 3 out

6/1

0

6

15th Oct 2023

Soft

2m 5f 110y

Class 4

13:35 Ffos Las

Rosearelli

10st 13lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland

Began chasing career with two wins (one over 2m3f here) for Ali Stronge in early 2022; off the track for 523 days before respectable fourth over hurdles on last month's stable debut and looks interesting now back over fences and with that outing under her belt.

9/2

Form: 547-

Last run: 206 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Failed to threaten last season in his three novice hurdles but he showed some ability and this very lightly raced point winner is open to improvement now switched to fences for his handicap debut; firmly in calculations.
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3rd

4

16th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 68y

Class 5

15:30 Musselburgh

Henry Gray

11st 3lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

9yo point winner who is 0-7 under rules but there were encouraging signs over fences last winter and he shaped on his comeback over hurdles two months ago as though he would improve for that run; he's one to consider.

4/1

5th

5

20th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

12:55 Uttoxeter

Henry Gray

11st 5lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

raced slightly wide, midfield

7/1

5th

5

20th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

12:55 Uttoxeter

Henry Gray

11st 5lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

raced slightly wide, midfield

7/1

Form: 34P-P5

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Placed twice in a row early in the year and he's much lower in the weights now, but hard to fancy on the evidence of his last few runs.
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6th

9

16th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

2m 5f 89y

Class 5

14:15 Market Rasen

Bitasweetsymphony

10st 13lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Sam Allwood

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, outpaced before 5 out, weakened after 4 out

16/1

5th

6

26th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 11y

Class 5

13:50 Ludlow

Bitasweetsymphony

10st 7lb

J: Mr Benjamin Abbott

T: Sam Allwood

Sole win (22 races under rules) came over fences in December 2021; well down the weights now and he was placed twice early this year but pulled up on final start last season (made mistakes in first-time blinkers) and same again on reappearance three weeks ago; bit to prove.

10/1

0

5

4th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 72y

Class 4

14:05 Bangor-on-Dee

Bitasweetsymphony

10st 7lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Sam Allwood

took keen hold, prominent, weakening when mistake 4 out, pulled up before 3 out

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 57-U3P C

Last run: 134 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
He's now 7lb lower than when winning here (3m, good to soft) last November and is back here for the first time since, but his subsequent form has been patchy and he needs to get back on track now in a tongue-tie.
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7

10th May 2024

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 5

14:40 Market Rasen

Harry Du Berlais

10st 8lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Nick Kent

3m winner here in late 2022 when a stone higher in the weights; a series of disappointing runs followed and now he's hard to trust; tried cheekpieces and a tongue-tie during that time and now goes in a visor.

12/1

7

10th May 2024

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 5

14:40 Market Rasen

Harry Du Berlais

10st 8lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Nick Kent

3m winner here in late 2022 when a stone higher in the weights; a series of disappointing runs followed and now he's hard to trust; tried cheekpieces and a tongue-tie during that time and now goes in a visor.

12/1

8th

9

28th Dec 2023

Good

3m 1f 54y

Class 5

14:50 Catterick

Harry Du Berlais

11st 0lb

J: Jamie Gambin

T: Nick Kent

Won at Market Rasen (3m, good to soft) last November and well treated on that form; however, his subsequent form has been patchy and he's been pulled up the last twice; plenty to prove.

14/1

Form: 00314- BF

Last run: 207 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Won a selling hurdle at Stratford (2m2f, heavy) in April for Olly Murphy; well-beaten fourth on stable debut in handicap hurdle there (2m2f, good to soft) next time and this is his first chase start, but he's lightly raced and could be a contender if taking to fences; wears a first-time hood.
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3

13th Feb 2025

Soft

1m 7f 201y

Class 5

15:49 Leicester

Hokelami

11st 6lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Two chase wins wins at 2m1f (good to soft and soft) in early 2024; back on latest winning mark as a result of some lesser efforts, in cheekpieces last twice, but has something to prove at present.

14/1

Form: 27-46P C

Last run: 44 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
He's well handicapped on the form he was showing around this time last year but he was well beaten on his final two starts for Ruth Jefferson and it's been the same story on his first two outings for this yard.
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0

6

16th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

2m 5f 89y

Class 5

14:15 Market Rasen

Edmond Dantes

11st 8lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Paula Smith

held up in rear, always behind, pulled up after 4 out

33/1

0

3

3rd Oct 2023

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

15:30 Southwell

Edmond Dantes

11st 7lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Paula Smith

Won over fences for Ruth Jefferson last year but was sold out of that stable after a disappointing run in May and was safely held on stable debut the following month; returns from break with quite a bit to prove.

20/1

Form: 67433-

Last run: 224 days

W: 10st 4lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
12yo whose three wins have come at Huntingdon; fair third at Hereford in April when last seen but well beaten otherwise last season and others are more compelling.
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4

1st Apr 2024

Good

2m 5f 44y

Class 4

14:32 Fakenham

Torrent Des Mottes

10st 2lb

J: Jamie Brace

T: John Cornwall

13yo who needs to prove he retains ability, having shown little in two outings this season; on a three-year losing spell and yet to win away from Huntingdon; 24lb out of the weights; opposed.

20/1

4

1st Apr 2024

Good

2m 5f 44y

Class 4

14:32 Fakenham

Torrent Des Mottes

10st 2lb

J: Jamie Brace

T: John Cornwall

13yo who needs to prove he retains ability, having shown little in two outings this season; on a three-year losing spell and yet to win away from Huntingdon; 24lb out of the weights; opposed.

20/1

7th

8

17th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

13:32 Huntingdon

Torrent Des Mottes

10st 2lb

J: Ben Poste

T: John Cornwall

Veteran whose last win was off 4lb higher in this race back in 2021 (good to soft); fair third at Hereford last April (2m, good to soft) but faces a stiff tack from 4lb out of the handicap on going softer than ideal.

66/1

Non-runners

Unwanted Attention

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Payout
Exacta £74.20
Straight Forecast £61.15
Tricast £1155.67
Trifecta £789.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Henry Gray

RP RATINGS:

Bitasweetsymphony

The Sun:

Hokelami

POSTDATA:

Caro Des Flos

Daily Mail:

Unwanted Attention

Telegraph:

Mackie Dee

Daily Record:

Hokelami

The Times:

Henry Gray

D Express:

Henry Gray

Daily Mirror:

Bitasweetsymphony

The Star:

Bitasweetsymphony

The Guardian:

Caro Des Flos