17.20
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- Prize money: £7955.68
- 1m 0f 5y
- Class 3
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Tapeta
Weather: Showers
7/1 (Won)
- Win: £6.40
- Place: £2.10
Form: 444394
Last run: 42 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6th 3 (5) |
17th Jan 2025 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
pulled hard, in touch with leaders, weakened final 110yds |
11/2 |
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6th 3 (5) |
17th Jan 2025 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
In fine form since switched to the AW last month, winning over C&D and at Chelmsford (1m, Polytrack) and finishing runner-up here in between; however, a 5lb penalty for the Chelmsford win six days ago means he meets the three who finished around him on his last visit here on worse terms; improvement will be required even with his rider's 7lb claim. |
11/2 |
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1st 2 |
11th Jan 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb
|
Only 1-12 on turf but has done well since switched to the AW, winning narrowly over this trip at Newcastle and running creditably off his revised mark when second of seven there ten days ago; drawn near the inside and should give another good account of himself. |
11/2 |
10/1
- Place: £1.70
Form: -04998 D
Last run: 197 days
W: 9st 10lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 9 (6) |
17th Jan 2025 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
0-7 since winning his first two races on Polytrack but, having been absent for 197 days and been gelded, he performed much better when beaten a neck by Apiarist over C&D last month (Nikovo and McManaman behind); major chance of reversing the placings with the winner on 8lb better terms; unexposed for a 5yo and respected. |
5/1 |
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3rd 9 (6) |
17th Jan 2025 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
towards rear, waiting for room from over 2f out, headway and went third inside final 110yds, kept on |
5/1 |
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2nd 5 (13) |
6th Dec 2024 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 3 |
9st 10lb |
0-6 since winning his first two races and isn't particularly solid on 2024 form; gelded since last run and returns from 197-day layoff, so the betting may offer further guidance. |
10/1 |
25/1
- Place: £13.10
Form: 049048 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 3lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 (5) |
9th Jan 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 1y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Former 1m Listed winner who is 0-9 on AW; below par over further at Wolverhampton latest; should still be effective in this grade and back again in trip and a similar effort to his penultimate start (at Newcastle) would give him some sort of claim, now 3lb lower. |
9/1 |
16/1
Form: 080900 CD
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 10lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 7 (3) |
6th Dec 2024 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 3 |
9st 10lb |
Veteran whose losing run goes back to his success in the 2022 Bunbury Cup; down the field in two races at Kempton since returned to AW but his Newcastle record (1213) offers hope for a revival. |
16/1 |
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4th 7 (3) |
6th Dec 2024 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 3 |
9st 10lb |
Veteran whose losing run goes back to his success in the 2022 Bunbury Cup; down the field in two races at Kempton since returned to AW but his Newcastle record (1213) offers hope for a revival. |
16/1 |
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11th 10 (3) |
20th Nov 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Veteran hold-up performer who is now 8lb lower than when third in the Victoria Cup in May; capable but he'll need everything to go his way to win. |
33/1 |
7/1
Form: -51203 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 2 (8) |
19th Dec 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Coaxed back to his best in 2024, winning at Beverley in June and running several good races in defeat since; good second of 14 behind an unexposed winner over C&D on Saturday; runs off the same mark and he needs serious consideration. |
100/30 |
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8th 2 (8) |
19th Dec 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Coaxed back to his best in 2024, winning at Beverley in June and running several good races in defeat since; good second of 14 behind an unexposed winner over C&D on Saturday; runs off the same mark and he needs serious consideration. |
100/30 |
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2nd 9 (1) |
14th Dec 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
midfield, headway over 1f out, went second inside final furlong, no match for winner |
10/1 |
10/1
Form: 314652 CD
Last run: 63 days
W: 9st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 (7) |
17th Jan 2025 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
dwelt start, in rear, waiting for room from over 2f out, headway inside final furlong, nearest finish |
10/1 |
|
5th 6 (7) |
17th Jan 2025 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Won four times last year including twice over C&D, the latest on his second start for the yard last month; likes to be played late so a solid pace would help but 4lb rise for that latest win puts him on a career-high mark, so even more will be required; stable also runs Feel The Need. |
10/1 |
|
1st 1 (1) |
21st Dec 2024 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
Three wins (AW/turf) for David O'Meara this year and he went close over C&D on final run for that yard; no impact here on recent stable debut but that was after a short break and he made some encouraging late headway; now drops back in grade and has claims if this sets up for his closing style. |
5/1 |
8/1
Form: 11-6 CD
Last run: 44 days
W: 9st 11lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 5 (4) |
18th Dec 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
midfield |
14/1 |
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9th 5 (4) |
18th Dec 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
midfield |
14/1 |
7/1
Form: 772102 D
Last run: 52 days
W: 8st 12lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 14 (1) |
6th Dec 2024 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 3 |
8st 12lb |
Hindered by a wide trip on penultimate outing; has shown steady progress otherwise of late and ran well over C&D most recently; now 3lb higher in a better grade but may continue to improve; respected. |
7/1 |
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8th 14 (1) |
6th Dec 2024 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 3 |
8st 12lb |
Hindered by a wide trip on penultimate outing; has shown steady progress otherwise of late and ran well over C&D most recently; now 3lb higher in a better grade but may continue to improve; respected. |
7/1 |
|
2nd 5 (3) |
15th Oct 2024 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
pressed leader, led and faced challenge over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on |
7/1 |
9/1
Form: 2-5171 D
Last run: 30 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16th 3 |
11th Jan 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
Best efforts when racing up with the pace; made all at Musselburgh (1m) in November but ran poorly behind Apiarist on AW debut at Newcastle the following month; has something to prove after that. |
25/1 |
|
16th 3 |
11th Jan 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
Best efforts when racing up with the pace; made all at Musselburgh (1m) in November but ran poorly behind Apiarist on AW debut at Newcastle the following month; has something to prove after that. |
25/1 |
|
9th 9 (14) |
6th Dec 2024 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Success in small field at Musselburgh (1m) last month enhanced his good record when making the running; not sure to get an easy lead in this field on AW debut but is otherwise a steadily progressive contender. |
9/1 |
10/1
Form: 170742
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 7 (12) |
17th Jan 2025 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Both wins over 7f on turf at Meydan; beaten less than a length into third of nine at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) last time, but this looks a tough ask given he is just 2-29 (0-10 on AW); this stiff mile may not be ideal either. |
16/1 |
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12th 7 (12) |
17th Jan 2025 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
pressed leader, weakened over 1f out |
16/1 |
|
1 |
11th Jan 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 10lb
|
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10/1
Form: 13/108 CD
Last run: 208 days
W: 9st 11lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 (7) |
4th Jan 2025 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
midfield but in touch with leaders |
11/2 |
|
7th 1 (7) |
4th Jan 2025 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
midfield but in touch with leaders |
11/2 |
|
10th 2 (2) |
18th Dec 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 10lb |
shaken up early, soon prominent, took keen hold after 2f |
4/1 |
5/1
Form: 950512 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 11lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (12) |
6th Dec 2024 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 3 |
9st 11lb |
Fairly useful handicapper whose recent 9.5f form at Wolverhampton puts him in the picture and who remains well treated on historical data; should cope with the drop back to 1m on this stiff track. |
5/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £27.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £22.64 |
| Tricast | £718.19 |
| Trifecta | £1046.50 |
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