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4 January 2025
Saturday 4th January
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- Distance: 6f 16y
- Going: Standard
- Runners
- 10
- Type
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- Surface
- Tapeta
- Stalls
- Inside
- Weather
- Cloudy
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
Won at Wolverhampton in November and third at Newcastle on New Year's Day; best form at 5f
6154-3
Age: 5
Weight: 9-9
OR: 58
Days: 3
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St | 6Hc | 9-4 h | 3/8 | Oriental Prince (1¾L) | 6/1 | 58 | 63 |
| 19 Dec 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 5f St | 6Hc | 9-8 h | 4/12 | Toptime (4¼L) | 17/2 | 59 | 58 |
| 12 Dec 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St | 6Hc | 9-6 h | 5/11 | Doddie's Impact (1¾L) | 11/1 | 59 | 63 |
| 21 Nov 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 5f St | 6Hc | 9-9 h | 1/9 | Under Curfew (hd) | 5/1 | 58 | 65 |
| 1 Nov 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St | 6Hc | 9-5 h | 6/11 | Blue Force (2¾L) | 11/1 | 59 | 60 |
| 17 Oct 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 5f St | 6Hc | 9-3 h | 2/9 | Lady Nunthorpe (1L) | 5/1 | 59 | 67 |
Seven-race maiden; not at best in four handicaps; needs to up his game
60507-
Age: 4
Weight: 9-8
OR: 57
Days: 15
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Dec 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 7f St | 6Hc | 9-7 t1 | 7/11 | Tea Sea (4¾L) | 22/1 | 60 | 57 |
| 16 Dec 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 9-4 | 10/12 | Walking On Clouds (5L) | 22/1 | 60 | 54 |
| 21 Nov 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 7f St | 6Hc | 9-5 | 5/10 | Harbour Vision (4½L) | 50/1 | 62 | 59 |
| 31 Oct 24 | Bat Bath | 8f Sft | 6Hc | 9-13 | 11/11 | Ciotog (42L) | 100/1 | 67 | - |
| 13 Apr 24 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 7f St | 5Md | 8-11 | 6/8 | Pentacle (4¼L) | 8/1 | - | 56 |
| 2 Apr 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 7f St | 5Nv | 9-0 | 3/5 | Court Drive (2¾L) | 5/2 | - | 66 |
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 1 wins from 27 in the last 14 days (4%)
On a long losing run but this is an uncompetitive race and he's impossible to ignore
05384-
Age: 7
Weight: 9-8
OR: 57
Days: 7
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Dec 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 7f St | 6Hc | 9-9 | 4/12 | Angel Of Antrim (5¾L) | 11/1 | 58 | 59 |
| 9 Dec 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 7f St | 5Hc | 9-0 | 8/8 | Tomorrow Day (4¼L) | 13/2 | 59 | 55 |
| 11 Nov 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 7f St | 6Hc | 9-7 | 3/11 | William Dewhirst (2¾L) | 18/1 | 60 | 63 |
| 2 Nov 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 7f St | 6Hc | 9-9 | 5/8 | King Of Ithaca (5L) | 8/1 | 62 | 57 |
| 22 Oct 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 8f St | 5Hc | 9-5 | 10/11 | Barleybrown (14L) | 28/1 | 63 | 44 |
| 12 Sep 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 7f St/Slw | 6Hc | 9-12 | 3/11 | Marianglas (1¾L) | 5/1 | 63 | 68 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 10 in the last 14 days (0%)
0-6 overall and well held in 2024; needs to be transformed by a break and new headgear
/4900-
Age: 4
Weight: 9-6
OR: 55
Days: 164
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jul 24 | Cat Catterick | 7f GF | 6Hc | 9-4 ht | 11/12 | Swinging Eddie (11L) | 250/1 | 60 | 35 |
| 8 Jul 24 | Rip Ripon | 6f Gd | 63yHc | 9-8 ht | 10/11 | Act Of Violence (18½L) | 125/1 | 64 | 20 |
| 28 Jun 24 | Don Doncaster | 6f GF | 63yHc | 9-11 ht1 | 9/11 | Novello Lad (11½L) | 100/1 | 67 | 41 |
| 30 Mar 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 7f St | 4NvF | 9-1 h1 | 4/4 | Nocturnal (16½L) | 28/1 | - | 35 |
| 23 Nov 23 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 6f St | 52yNvF | 9-4 | 8/10 | Havana Ball (10L) | 18/1 | - | 50 |
| 10 Oct 23 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 7f St | 52yMdF | 9-2 | 3/9 | Spinto Soprano (1L) | 7/1 | - | 67 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 25 in the last 14 days (0%)
Veteran; on a long losing run; tumbling in weights but excuses are wearing thin
45990-
Age: 9
Weight: 9-5
OR: 54
Days: 7
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Dec 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 9-1 h1 | 10/12 | Just Ten High (8L) | 22/1 | 57 | 43 |
| 2 Nov 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 7f St | 6Hc | 9-2 b | 9/9 | Straight A (9L) | 40/1 | 60 | 40 |
| 24 Oct 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 7f St | 6Hc | 9-11 b | 9/9 | Straight A (14½L) | 22/1 | 62 | 32 |
| 26 Sep 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 8f St | 6Hc | 9-12 b | 5/10 | Unassuming (8¾L) | 18/1 | 63 | 55 |
| 26 Aug 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 6f St | 5Hc | 9-2 b | 4/10 | Late Arrival (1½L) | 14/1 | 63 | 70 |
| 18 Aug 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 7f St | 5Hc | 9-4 b | 8/12 | Petra Celera (7½L) | 22/1 | 63 | 52 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Has claims on close Wolverhampton third and next run perhaps best forgiven; possibilities
82U39-
Age: 6
Weight: 9-5
OR: 54
Days: 16
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 5f St | 6Hc | 9-4 b | 9/12 | Toptime (10½L) | 3/1 | 55 | 32 |
| 16 Dec 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 5f St | 6Hc | 9-9 b | 3/9 | Second Collection (½L) | 5/1 | 55 | 62 |
| 6 Dec 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 10-11 b | UR/10 | Captain Vallo () | 16/1 | 55 | - |
| 18 Nov 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 5f St | 6Hc | 9-9 b | 2/11 | Fortunate Star (1¾L) | 13/2 | 55 | 63 |
| 5 Nov 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 9-5 b | 8/10 | Lord Abama (5¼L) | 16/1 | 56 | 48 |
| 24 Oct 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 5f St | 6Hc | 9-8 b | 2/9 | Havechatma (2¾L) | 20/1 | 57 | 60 |
D
7 x Distance Winner - Won 7 times before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 4 wins from 16 in the last 14 days (25%)
Knocking at the door towards end of 2024; Kaiya Fraser's 3lb claim is a gift; solid chance
25233-
Age: 7
Weight: 9-4
OR: 53
Days: 29
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Dec 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 10-10 p | 3/10 | Captain Vallo (2¾L) | 9/1 | 54 | 56 |
| 7 Nov 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 9-9 p | 3/9 | HK Fourteen (3¼L) | 3/1 | 54 | 55 |
| 29 Oct 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St/Slw | 6Hc | 9-11 p | 2/10 | Ana Emaraaty (1¼L) | 7/2 | 54 | 62 |
| 22 Oct 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 9-4 p | 5/12 | Spartan Fighter (2½L) | 12/1 | 54 | 54 |
| 12 Sep 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St/Slw | 6Hc | 9-10 p | 2/10 | Missmimi (nk) | 100/30 | 53 | 59 |
| 5 Sep 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 9-7 p | 8/8 | My Genghis (4¼L) | 11/4F | 53 | 48 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
Ended last year out of form and needs to turn over a new leaf
33009-
Age: 5
Weight: 9-3
OR: 52
Days: 19
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 5f St | 6Hc | 9-9 p | 9/9 | Second Collection (8¾L) | 25/1 | 55 | 32 |
| 4 Dec 24 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 6f St/Slw | 6Hc | 9-6 p | 10/12 | Man On A Mission (7L) | 80/1 | 57 | 46 |
| 18 Nov 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 7f St | 6Hc | 9-6 p | 11/11 | Fariha (28L) | 17/2 | 57 | - |
| 8 Apr 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 9-6 p1 | 3/10 | Captain Dandy (¾L) | 9/2 | 58 | 64 |
| 1 Apr 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 7f St | 6Hc | 9-4 | 3/9 | Powdering (2¼L) | 16/1 | 58 | 64 |
| 21 Mar 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 7f St | 6Hc | 9-9 | 4/10 | Warrior Square (1L) | 6/1 | 58 | 64 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
1-20; mainly downhill since breaking duck at Hamilton last June; needs a revival
16300-
Age: 5
Weight: 8-11
OR: 46
Days: 23
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 9-4 | 10/11 | Cut To The Chase (5L) | 25/1 | 48 | 42 |
| 24 Oct 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 7f St | 6Hc | 9-6 | 11/12 | Emerald Army (10L) | 16/1 | 49 | 31 |
| 10 Oct 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 7f St | 6Hc | 9-7 | 3/10 | Just Ten High (3L) | 25/1 | 50 | 53 |
| 24 Jun 24 | Thi Thirsk | 6f GF | 6 | 9-9 | 6/18 | Eternal Sunshine (3½L) | 11/2F | 50 | 47 |
| 12 Jun 24 | Ham Hamilton | 6f GF | 6Hc | 10-2 | 1/14 | Stormy Pearl (¾L) | 33/1 | 48 | 57 |
| 18 May 24 | Thi Thirsk | 6f GF | 6Hc | 9-0 | 12/18 | Lord Abama (7¾L) | 50/1 | 51 | 39 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
2-31 for Mick Appleby; out of form when last seen but could be revived by stable switch
40607-
Age: 6
Weight: 8-11
OR: 45
Days: 151
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Aug 24 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 6f St | 6 | 9-9 b | 7/9 | Doves Of Peace (3¾L) | 9/2 | 44 | 43 |
| 2 Aug 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St/Slw | 6 | 9-9 b | 11/13 | Flavius Titus (13L) | 10/1 | 44 | 16 |
| 15 Jul 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 7f St | 6 | 9-9 p | 6/9 | Split Elevens (3¾L) | 25/1 | 45 | 48 |
| 8 Jul 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 6f St | 6 | 9-9 hb | 11/13 | Ustath (11½L) | 9/1 | 45 | 25 |
| 13 Jun 24 | Yar Yarmouth | 6f Sft | 6 | 9-9 b | 4/9 | Porfin (4¾L) | 9/2 | 47 | 44 |
| 4 Jun 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 9-1 b | 6/10 | Due Date (1½L) | 15/2 | 47 | 50 |
Verdict
The most compelling profile belongs to FIRCOMBE HALL who arrives in form and has the added bonus of Kaiya Fraser's 3lb claim.
Fircombe Hall
Betting Forecast:
3/1 Rogue De Vega,
7/2 Fircombe Hall,
4/1 Sir Maxi,
9/2 Beneficiary,
7/1 Fantasy Navigator,
12/1 Radiant Angel,
14/1 Motagally,
20/1 Midnightattheoasis,
25/1 Ben Dikduk,
33/1 Stars Away
Relevant Tips
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