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1.30 BetWright Bet The Wright Way Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase (Class 3)

• Top Two Master Rated Horses (TimeWise):
  1. Doyen Quest (333)
  2. Seeyouinmydreams (322) (Tied with Breaking Cover for second highest rating)
• Doyen Quest (7yo)
  • Recent Form & Comments: Doyen Quest is a very useful hurdler who appeared as good as ever when winning by over 5 lengths at Warwick (3m1f, good) in April. He then easily beat two modest rivals in a 2m4f beginners’ chase at the same track the following month.
  • Chances in Today’s Race:
    • Strengths: He is the class act in the line-up with proven ability over hurdles and a recent chase win.
    • Weaknesses: The drop back to 2 miles may not be ideally suited to him.
    • Suitability: He still commands respect, but his suitability is tempered by the shorter trip.
• Seeyouinmydreams (7yo)
  • Recent Form & Comments: She holds a record of 4-8 over hurdles. In her latest outing ten weeks ago, she ran well in defeat off today’s mark at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good). Her easy Irish point win in 2022 suggests strong chasing prospects.
  • Chances in Today’s Race:
    • Strengths: Her impressive Irish point win bodes well for her chasing debut, indicating potential over fences.
    • Weaknesses: No explicit weaknesses are mentioned in the sources regarding her chasing potential.
    • Suitability: As a chasing debutante, she is considered to “have more potential over fences”.

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2.00 Paul Ferguson’s Jumpers To Follow Handicap Chase (Class 2)

• Top Two Master Rated Horses (TimeWise):
  1. Courtland (343)
  2. Sail Away (301)
• Courtland (10yo)
  • Recent Form & Comments: Courtland has an impressive record of 7-17 over fences. In his second run back from an absence two months ago, he chased home a well-handicapped Irish raider in the Summer Plate at Market Rasen (2m5f).
  • Chances in Today’s Race:
    • Strengths: He is a consistent chase winner and showed strong form recently by finishing second in a competitive race. He is identified as “the one to beat”.
    • Weaknesses: No explicit weaknesses are mentioned in the sources.
    • Suitability: Expected to “give another good account” and is highly suitable given his form and experience.
• Sail Away (9yo)
  • Recent Form & Comments: He won well off a 4lb lower mark at Aintree (3m1f, good) in May and is effectively 3lb lower here with Harry Atkins claiming 7lb off his back.
  • Chances in Today’s Race:
    • Strengths: Has a recent win and benefits from a reduced effective weight, making him a horse to consider.
    • Weaknesses: He “wouldn’t appreciate any recent rain” and “may need that trip these days” (referring to the longer 3m1f trip).
    • Suitability: His chances depend heavily on the ground conditions and whether the 2m4f trip is still suitable for him.

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2.30 PJ Nicholls KGM Korea Genuinely Made Open National Hunt Flat Race (Class 5)

• Top Two Master Rated Horses (TimeWise):
  1. Rodeo (233)
  2. Harbour Haze (191)
• Rodeo (5yo)
  • Recent Form & Comments: Rodeo finished second at Market Rasen (good) three months ago behind a subsequent winner who made all. He was then transferred from Tom George for £20,000 three weeks later.
  • Chances in Today’s Race:
    • Strengths: He has good recent form, only beaten by a subsequent winner, and the stable change might bring further improvement. He is seen as “the one to beat”.
    • Weaknesses: No explicit weaknesses are mentioned in the sources.
    • Suitability: He appeals most of those with experience and is considered a strong contender.
• Harbour Haze (5yo)
  • Recent Form & Comments: She showed some ability when finishing a well-held third on good to firm ground at Stratford last month.
  • Chances in Today’s Race:
    • Strengths: Demonstrated some ability on debut.
    • Weaknesses: She “probably has to improve on that” performance.
    • Suitability: An experienced runner, but will need to step up her game to be competitive for the win.

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3.00 BetWright Bangers N’Cash Maiden Hurdle (Div I) (Class 4)

• Top Two Master Rated Horses (TimeWise):
  1. Uncle Remus (273)
  2. Caelan (259)
• Uncle Remus (4yo)
  • Recent Form & Comments: Uncle Remus delivered on earlier promise by keeping on strongly for a clear-cut success in a good-ground course bumper in July.
  • Chances in Today’s Race:
    • Strengths: He is a hurdling debutant with a strong bumper win at this course, indicating considerable potential.
    • Weaknesses: He is unproven over hurdles.
    • Suitability: He is considered a “major player” if he adapts to hurdling and “gets the nod” as the preferred choice.
• Caelan (4yo)
  • Recent Form & Comments: Caelan is a fair Flat racer who raced too freely on both his hurdling starts this summer, but made steady late headway and was not beaten far on either occasion. A first-time hood has been applied for today’s race.
  • Chances in Today’s Race:
    • Strengths: Has shown glimpses of ability over hurdles, and the new hood could help him relax and improve significantly.
    • Weaknesses: His tendency to race freely has hindered his performances.
    • Suitability: He is “open to significant improvement over hurdles if the new hood helps him to settle better” and would be feared if strong in the betting.

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3.30 BetWright Bangers N’Cash Maiden Hurdle (Div II) (Class 4)

• Top Two Master Rated Horses (TimeWise):
  1. Roadshow (265)
  2. Moon Over Clyro (245)
• Roadshow (4yo)
  • Recent Form & Comments: Roadshow was quite useful on the Flat in France last year but has been 0-7 and generally disappointing over hurdles for Paul Nicholls. He finished a well-held fourth behind Mr McLoughlan at Newton Abbot last month.
  • Chances in Today’s Race:
    • Strengths: He has Flat form to feature.
    • Weaknesses: His hurdling performances have been generally disappointing, and he needs to up his game.
    • Suitability: While he possesses the raw ability from his Flat career, he needs to show substantial improvement over hurdles to be competitive here.
• Moon Over Clyro (5yo)
  • Recent Form & Comments: After a poor bumper debut in April, he fared much better when finishing second to an odds-on favourite over C&D (good) on his stable and hurdling debut a fortnight ago.
  • Chances in Today’s Race:
    • Strengths: His recent hurdling debut was a significant improvement over his bumper form, providing him with strong claims and obvious scope to improve again.
    • Weaknesses: His bumper debut was disappointing.
    • Suitability: He is considered “hard to beat if he makes any further progress today”.

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4.00 BetWright All Bun & Games Novices’ Limited Handicap Hurdle (Class 5)

• Top Two Master Rated Horses (TimeWise):
  1. Chief Black Robe (252)
  2. Dreamweaver (228)
• Chief Black Robe (9yo)
  • Recent Form & Comments: Chief Black Robe is a four-time chase winner who has been working his way back into form over hurdles this season after a long layoff. He ran a strong race to finish a clear second over C&D (good) a fortnight ago.
  • Chances in Today’s Race:
    • Strengths: He has shown good recent form over hurdles, especially over this C&D, and his experience as a chase winner adds to his credibility. He commands respect.
    • Weaknesses: He has had a long layoff, which can sometimes impact consistency.
    • Suitability: He is “feared most” and is a solid contender, with the recent C&D performance being a major positive.
• Dreamweaver (9yo)
  • Recent Form & Comments: Returning from a significant absence, he had two runs this summer. He fell on his first outing, but his fifth-place finish last month at Fontwell (2m3f, good to soft; first-time cheekpieces) was much more encouraging.
  • Chances in Today’s Race:
    • Strengths: His last run indicated a return to form and he might take another step forward.
    • Weaknesses: The “mammoth absence” and a fall on his first return raise concerns, and his stamina needs to hold out over today’s longer trip.
    • Suitability: He has potential for improvement but faces a test of stamina and consistency.

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4.30 BetWright Safer Gambling Handicap Hurdle (Div I) (Class 5)

• Top Two Master Rated Horses (TimeWise):
  1. Orange Diamond (269)
  2. Mr Le Philosophe (268)
• Orange Diamond (7yo)
  • Recent Form & Comments: Orange Diamond is a dual winner in France and has a perfect 2-2 record for his current yard, with narrow wins over C&D (good). His last win involved some late idling, but he still repelled Royal Rhythm.
  • Chances in Today’s Race:
    • Strengths: He is a proven C&D winner and has adapted very well to his new yard. He probably has the ability to handle the 6lb rise.
    • Weaknesses: His tendency to idle late in races means he needs to maintain his focus.
    • Suitability: A strong contender if he can overcome his habit of idling, given his winning form at this course and distance.
• Mr Le Philosophe (5yo)
  • Recent Form & Comments: He “hit the ground running” for his new yard but has since struggled in his last two outings after a surge in the weights.
  • Chances in Today’s Race:
    • Strengths: On his best form, he is on a competitive mark.
    • Weaknesses: His recent form is a concern, as he has struggled since his handicap mark increased. “Others appeal more”.
    • Suitability: He needs to rediscover his earlier form to be a serious threat.

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5.00 BetWright Safer Gambling Handicap Hurdle (Div II) (Class 5)

• Top Two Master Rated Horses (TimeWise):
  1. Shantou Lucky (256)
  2. Sassified (240)
• Shantou Lucky (8yo)
  • Recent Form & Comments: After a period of poor form, Shantou Lucky was revitalised by a stable change, winning readily by 20 lengths on his debut for the new yard at Fontwell (2m5f, good; first-time visor) last week.
  • Chances in Today’s Race:
    • Strengths: His dominant 20-length win suggests he is in exceptional form and is “very well-handicapped” as he escapes a penalty for that success. He “ought to be very hard to beat”.
    • Weaknesses: His form earlier in the season was poor, but the recent performance seems to have put that behind him.
    • Suitability: He is considered the “selection” and a prime candidate for victory given his recent performance and favourable handicap mark.
• Sassified (7yo)
  • Recent Form & Comments: Sassified recorded her fourth hurdling success at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good to soft) in June and has since been placed twice at the same track (2m2f, good).
  • Chances in Today’s Race:
    • Strengths: She is a consistent and multiple hurdle winner who should handle the trip well.
    • Weaknesses: She “might find others better handicapped here”, suggesting her current mark may not offer much room for improvement against a competitive field.
    • Suitability: Capable of a good run, but potentially vulnerable to better-handicapped rivals.