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Tomorrow, January 1, 2026ChaseClass 52m3f

Verdict

Following a good reappearance/yard debut second at Huntingdon in November, CARRIGMOORNA ROWAN again acquitted himself well when fourth in a stronger race at Haydock 4 weeks ago and, in a trappy enough affair, he could well be worth siding with. Kingcormac was well suited by the way the race developed when doubling his chase tally at Hereford and a repeat gives him obvious claims. C&D winner Bonza Boy and Daring Plan complete the shortlist.

Carrigmoorna Rowan
Kingcormac
Bonza Boy

Win or Each Way

Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places

5. Kingcormac
J: Taylor FisherT: Joe Tickle
F: P25-1
Price History:
2.88
Age:
9
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
90
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Few miles on the clock for a 10-y-o and he bounced back to his best following 9 months off when running out a 6-length winner of a 13-runner handicap chase at Hereford (20.9f) 3 weeks ago. Consistency hasn't always been his strong suit but possibilities with a repeat from 6 lb higher.
2. Hors Jeu
J: Ned FoxT: Clive Boultbee-Brooks
F: 124P97-4U
Price History:
6.50
Age:
5
Weight:
11-13
Gear:
hood and tongue strap
Official Rating:
103
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
A fairly useful 17f hurdles winner in France last spring. Hasn't cut much ice over both sets of obstacles since arriving in Britain but unseated just as the race was departing on second chase start at Lingfield (2m) 11 days ago. Not dismissed out of hand.
1. Bonza Boy
J: Lorcan WilliamsT: Jeremy Scott
F: 2112/0P2-6
Price History:
7.50
Age:
8
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
104
Days Since Last Run:
26
Verdict
Twice a winner of handicap chases during 2023/24 season, including over this C&D. Ended last term with a good C&D second in February and good chance he'll sharpen up for last month's reappearance sixth at Chepstow (19.5f). Not ruled out.
3. Carrigmoorna Rowan
J: Robbie DavidT: Ryan Potter
F: F5656-P24
Price History:
8.00
Age:
8
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
102
Days Since Last Run:
29
Verdict
A fair hurdler/chaser for Harry Fry who got back on track for his new yard when a clear second of 11 in handicap chase at Huntingdon (19.9f, soft) in November. Far from disgraced when fourth in a stronger race at Haydock (19.9f) since and he's well worth a look back down in class.
4. Rangatira Jack
J: Sean HoulihanT: Linda Blackford
F: P54217-6P
Price History:
8.00
Age:
7
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
94
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Gained his breakthrough success with a career best over C&D in April, going with enthusiasm. Tends to take a run or 2 to get up to speed and whilst his latest C&D non-completion was disappointing, a better showing could be on the cards returned to a sounder surface.
8. Daring Plan
J: C. P. O'SheaT: Susan Gardner
F: P456-3FP3
Price History:
11.00
Age:
7
Weight:
10-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
82
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Still looking for first success and expensive to follow this season, yet there was more encouragement than on his reappearance when finishing respectable third of 7 in handicap chase at Fontwell (21.6f, soft) 24 days ago. Would be a player if building on that from career-low mark.
7. Owl Of Athens
J: Conor RingT: Evan Williams
F: 66/0013-57
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
10-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
83
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Landed a gamble over hurdles this time last year and whilst he's bred to make a chaser, it's been a low-key start in handicaps at Ffos Las/Taunton in recent months. Remains early days with him at least, so worth noting if the market spoke in his favour.
12. Firefly Lane
J: Ben BromleyT: Jimmy Frost
F: 34033-PFP
Price History:
11.00
Age:
9
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
78
Days Since Last Run:
133
Verdict
Chase scorer in summer 2024 and placed 3 times thereafter that season. However, disappointed on 2 of her 3 starts at Newton Abbot during the summer and she's passed over back from a break and out of the weights.
6. Lough Owel
J: Ben JonesT: Dean Summersby
F: 057-2236P
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
10-8
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
84
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Maiden hurdler who showed similar form to be placed first 3 starts over fences this season. Poor effort over 3m here in November though, and again disappointing equipped with cheekpieces (discarded here) when pulled up at Fontwell (21.6f) 24 days ago.
9. Ker Doudairies
J: Kielan WoodsT: Christian Williams
F: 55P05
Price History:
26.00
Age:
5
Weight:
10-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
80
Days Since Last Run:
53
Verdict
Lightly-raced maiden hurdler who produced his best effort yet when fifth of 11 in handicap at Ffos Las (20f, soft) 53 days ago. That still only amounts to poor form but now goes chasing with his stable amongst the winners and interesting if the market spoke in his favour.
13. Alderley Charlie
J: Harry KimberT: Polly Gundry
F: P007PP-P
Price History:
26.00
Age:
5
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
78
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
No promise over hurdles and, following 10 months off, there was no upturn for a switch to this code when pulled up in a C&D handicap chase 14 days ago. Hard to warm to from long way out of the weights.
10. Senor Diaz
J: Baptiste le ClercT: Jimmy Frost
F: 264/648-PP
Price History:
26.00
Age:
6
Weight:
10-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
78
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
No better than poor form over hurdles for Seamus Mullins and he's failed to complete in pair of starts for present stable this winter, pulled up before 4 out on his C&D chase debut 2 weeks ago. Can only be watched at present.
11. Break Heart Hill
J: James BestT: Fiona Shaw
F: 68/996-77
Price History:
34.00
Age:
7
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
78
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Remains with little form and he fared no better than on return to action when seventh of 9 in handicap hurdle at Fontwell (21.7f, soft) 24 days ago. Cheekpieces reached for now attentions switch to chasing and hard to warm to from 7 lb out of the weights.
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