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Forecast: Heavy showers
Temperature: 10.2° - 12.0°
Rainfall: 27.99mm
Wind: 15.0 mph E
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Travelled well and improved up in trip on better ground, gamely repelling challengers to land a handicap by a neck off 120 over 2m3f at Newbury last time; enjoys making the running and probably has more to come.
He has won three hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 3f on ground varying from good to soft. A winner at 8-1 in a hurdle race at Newbury over 2m 3f (good) on his latest outing in March, beating Norn Iron by a neck.
Travelled well and improved up in trip on better ground, gamely repelling challengers to land a handicap by a neck off 120 over 2m3f at Newbury last time; enjoys making the running and probably has more to come.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 5 | 3 | 1 | 60% | |
| Hurdle | 5 | 3 | 1 | 60% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 4 | 2 | 1 | 50% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 6 | 4 | 1 | 66.7% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Roisin Leech | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Tim Vaughan | 5 | 3 | 1 | 60% |
Too keen and comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Kelso last time; returns after a short break; effective from 2m to 2½m, handles any ground, consistent until latest, but has been busy.
Winner of three hurdle races and two NH flat races from 2m to 2m 1f on ground varying from good to heavy. Finished 15l behind The Navigator when fifth of 8 at 4-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kelso over 2m 5f (good) in September.
Too keen and comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Kelso last time; returns after a short break; effective from 2m to 2½m, handles any ground, consistent until latest, but has been busy.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 26 | 3 | 7 | 11.5% | |
| Hurdle | 26 | 3 | 7 | 11.5% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 13 | 3 | 2 | 23.1% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T & V) | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| HG | Visor | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 28.6% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 20 | 1 | 3 | 5% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Non Runner | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | T Lacey | 21 | 2 | 4 | 9.5% |
Pulled up in the Old Roan Limited Handicap Chase (Grade 2) over 2m4f at Aintree last time; has a bit to find and Eider winner likely has chase targets down the line.
He has won two hurdle races and two chases from 2m to 4m 1f on good to soft and soft ground. Pulled up 4 out when 40-1 in the Group 2 Old Roan Limited Handicap Chase at Aintree over 2m 4f (good to soft) in a Grade 2 chase won by Hitman last month on his latest outing.
Pulled up in the Old Roan Limited Handicap Chase (Grade 2) over 2m4f at Aintree last time; has a bit to find and Eider winner likely has chase targets down the line.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 20 | 4 | 5 | 20% | |
| Hurdle | 10 | 2 | 2 | 20% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 16 | 4 | 4 | 25% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 15 | 3 | 4 | 20% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Freddie Mitchell | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| T | R Potter | 22 | 4 | 7 | 18.2% |
Pulled up in a 2m handicap hurdle here last time; effective at 2m and handles any ground; may need to come down a few pounds to be competitive.
Winner of three hurdle races and two NH flat races from 2m to 2m 1f on ground varying from good to heavy. Pulled up 3 out when 9-2co-fav here over 2m (good to soft) in a hurdle race won by Leloopa last month on his latest outing.
Pulled up in a 2m handicap hurdle here last time; effective at 2m and handles any ground; may need to come down a few pounds to be competitive.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 16 | 3 | 4 | 18.8% | |
| Hurdle | 16 | 3 | 4 | 18.8% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 13 | 3 | 4 | 23.1% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 20 | 5 | 5 | 25% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 28.6% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 10 | 1 | 1 | 10% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | James Turner | 10 | 1 | 3 | 10% |
| T | Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies | 20 | 5 | 5 | 25% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
Ran well for a long way when beaten 7l in a 2m4f handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter last time; effective from 2½m to 3m on good ground, well treated on old efforts and could be running into form after a layoff.
Winner of four hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 7l behind Dargiannini when sixth of 10 at 20-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Uttoxeter over 2m 4f (good) last month.
Ran well for a long way when beaten 7l in a 2m4f handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter last time; effective from 2½m to 3m on good ground, well treated on old efforts and could be running into form after a layoff.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 14 | 4 | 4 | 28.6% | |
| Hurdle | 14 | 4 | 4 | 28.6% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100% |
| G | Similar Going | 5 | 1 | 2 | 20% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 15 | 5 | 4 | 33.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 5 | 1 | 0 | 20% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Isabelle Ryder | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | K C Bailey | 15 | 5 | 4 | 33.3% |
Improved slightly but flattened out late back from a break when beaten 1¼l off 118 over 2m3f at Fontwell last time; effective from 2m to 2½m, acts on soft and good; generally consistent and should come on for that run.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 1f on soft ground. Beaten 1 1/4l by Paso Doble when second of 7 at 5-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fontwell over 2m 3f (good to soft) last month.
Improved slightly but flattened out late back from a break when beaten 1¼l off 118 over 2m3f at Fontwell last time; effective from 2m to 2½m, acts on soft and good; generally consistent and should come on for that run.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 7 | 1 | 3 | 14.3% | |
| Hurdle | 7 | 1 | 3 | 14.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 6 | 1 | 3 | 16.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 9 | 1 | 4 | 11.1% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Freddie Keighley | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | P Hobbs & J White | 7 | 1 | 3 | 14.3% |
Ran to form up in trip on chase debut, just flattening out after getting racing early when second beaten 11l in a 3m handicap chase at Southwell last time; trainer in form and probably has more to come back over hurdles.
He has won two hurdle races and a point-to-point from 2m 3f to 3m on good and soft ground. Beaten 11l by Do No Wrong when second of 4 at 11-10fav on his chase debut at Southwell over 3m (good) in June.
Ran to form up in trip on chase debut, just flattening out after getting racing early when second beaten 11l in a 3m handicap chase at Southwell last time; trainer in form and probably has more to come back over hurdles.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 5 | 2 | 0 | 40% | |
| Hurdle | 4 | 2 | 0 | 50% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 6 | 3 | 0 | 50% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Freddie Gordon | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | N J Henderson | 5 | 2 | 0 | 40% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
Travelled well and did it cosily, improving up in trip on handicap debut to land a 2m7f handicap by 5l off 109 at Kelso last time; effective from 2½m to 2¾m on good ground; progressive type.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 5f and 2m 7f on good ground. A winner at 7-2 in a hurdle race at Kelso over 2m 7f (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Lets Mingle by 5l. Has won twice at Kelso this season.
Travelled well and did it cosily, improving up in trip on handicap debut to land a 2m7f handicap by 5l off 109 at Kelso last time; effective from 2½m to 2¾m on good ground; progressive type.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 4 | 2 | 0 | 50% | |
| Hurdle | 4 | 2 | 0 | 50% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| Similar Going | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 7 | 2 | 1 | 28.6% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Toby McCain-Mitchell | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| T | T Lacey | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
Ran to form when beaten ¾l off 110 over 2m4f at Punchestown last time; form of penultimate run franked at Listed level; effective from 2m to 2½m and continues to progress.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on good ground. Beaten 3/4l by Linden Arden when second of 12 at 7-2fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Punchestown over 2m 4f (good - yielding) last month.
Ran to form when beaten ¾l off 110 over 2m4f at Punchestown last time; form of penultimate run franked at Listed level; effective from 2m to 2½m and continues to progress.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 11 | 1 | 5 | 9.1% | |
| Hurdle | 11 | 1 | 5 | 9.1% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 12 | 1 | 5 | 8.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Jake Coen | 5 | 1 | 2 | 20% |
| T | Peter Fahey | 12 | 1 | 5 | 8.3% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
A bit free but improved back under rules to land a 2m6f handicap by a nose off 112 at Newton Abbot last time; effective around 2½m, acts on soft and good to soft; prolific in points and may have more to offer over hurdles for this yard.
Has won a hurdle race and seven point-to-points from 2m 4f to 3m on ground varying from good to firm to soft. A winner at 10-1 in a hurdle race at Newton Abbot over 2m 6f (good to soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Busy Being Busy by a nose. Has won 3 times this season.
A bit free but improved back under rules to land a 2m6f handicap by a nose off 112 at Newton Abbot last time; effective around 2½m, acts on soft and good to soft; prolific in points and may have more to offer over hurdles for this yard.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 7 | 1 | 1 | 14.3% | |
| Hurdle | 7 | 1 | 1 | 14.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 9 | 1 | 1 | 11.1% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 5 | 1 | 0 | 20% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Tiernan Power Roche | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | K Woollacott | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
Outpaced and beaten early, finishing down the field in a 3m1f handicap hurdle at Aintree most recently; acts on any ground, stays 3m well, but out of form and needs to prove his ability remains.
Has won seven hurdle races, three chases and a point-to-point from 2m 4f to 3m 2f on ground varying from good to firm to soft - heavy. Well beaten at 100-1 when 11th of 12 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Aintree over 3m 1f (good) last month.
Outpaced and beaten early, finishing down the field in a 3m1f handicap hurdle at Aintree most recently; acts on any ground, stays 3m well, but out of form and needs to prove his ability remains.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 48 | 10 | 6 | 20.8% | |
| Hurdle | 35 | 7 | 6 | 20% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| G | Similar Going | 44 | 6 | 9 | 13.6% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 55 | 12 | 7 | 21.8% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 60% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 26 | 4 | 4 | 15.4% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Ned Fox | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | R Potter | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Travelled well and ran to form up in trip after a wind operation, just beaten 2l by a race-fit rival off 112 over 3m at Chepstow last time; second run after wind surgery; effective from 2½m to 3m on any ground and consistent; should come on for that run but mark demands more.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m 1f and 2m 3f on good and heavy ground. Beaten 1 3/4l by Tranquil Sea when second of 12 at 15-8fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Chepstow over 3m (good) last month.
Travelled well and ran to form up in trip after a wind operation, just beaten 2l by a race-fit rival off 112 over 3m at Chepstow last time; second run after wind surgery; effective from 2½m to 3m on any ground and consistent; should come on for that run but mark demands more.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 8 | 1 | 5 | 12.5% | |
| Hurdle | 8 | 1 | 5 | 12.5% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Cameron Iles | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | T Lacey | 8 | 1 | 5 | 12.5% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
Outclassed up in grade when fourth beaten 82l in the Kildress Plumbing Chase (Grade 2) over 2m4f at Down Royal last time; effective at 2½m and may stay further; should come on for reappearance but forecast rain a big worry.
She has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race from 1m 7f to 2m 3f on ground varying from good to soft. Well beaten at 80-1 behind Firefox when fourth of 5 on her latest outing in a Grade 2 chase in the Group 2 Kildress Plumbing Chase at Down Royal over 2m 3f (good - yielding).
Outclassed up in grade when fourth beaten 82l in the Kildress Plumbing Chase (Grade 2) over 2m4f at Down Royal last time; effective at 2½m and may stay further; should come on for reappearance but forecast rain a big worry.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 14 | 2 | 2 | 14.3% | |
| Hurdle | 11 | 2 | 2 | 18.2% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 12 | 2 | 3 | 16.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 8 | 1 | 0 | 12.5% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Eoghan Finegan | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | A McCann | 19 | 3 | 3 | 15.8% |
Ran to form under a penalty when second beaten 2l in a 2m6f novice hurdle at Newton Abbot last time; effective from 2m to 2m5f with give in the ground; progressing over hurdles and looks a threat on handicap debut.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 6f on good to soft ground. Beaten 1 3/4l by Gentleman Toboot when second of 8 at 7-4 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Newton Abbot over 2m 6f (good to soft) last month.
Ran to form under a penalty when second beaten 2l in a 2m6f novice hurdle at Newton Abbot last time; effective from 2m to 2m5f with give in the ground; progressing over hurdles and looks a threat on handicap debut.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% | |
| Hurdle | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 4 | 1 | 2 | 25% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 4 | 1 | 2 | 25% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Tristan Durrell | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Dan Skelton | 4 | 1 | 2 | 25% |
From a yard that has won two of the last ten runnings of this race; below form when fourth beaten 26l in a 2m handicap hurdle at Kelso last time; well treated on Listed novice form and interesting at a price for a yard going well.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good ground. Well beaten at 7-1 behind Leloopa when fourth of 12 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Kelso over 2m (good to soft) in March.
From a yard that has won two of the last ten runnings of this race; below form when fourth beaten 26l in a 2m handicap hurdle at Kelso last time; well treated on Listed novice form and interesting at a price for a yard going well.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 5 | 1 | 2 | 20% | |
| Hurdle | 5 | 1 | 2 | 20% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 5 | 1 | 2 | 20% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Rian Corcoran | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | D Pipe | 7 | 1 | 4 | 14.3% |
Outpaced but ran to form, looking in need of a stiffer test when 7l third in a 2m handicap hurdle at Ludlow most recently; effective from 2m to 2½m, acts on good to soft and good; mark looks about right, needs this step back up in trip.
He has won three hurdle races from 2m 1f to 2m 3f on good to soft ground. Third of 6 behind Kingston Sunflower beaten 7l at 5-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ludlow over 2m (good to firm) last month.
Outpaced but ran to form, looking in need of a stiffer test when 7l third in a 2m handicap hurdle at Ludlow most recently; effective from 2m to 2½m, acts on good to soft and good; mark looks about right, needs this step back up in trip.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 13 | 3 | 1 | 23.1% | |
| Hurdle | 13 | 3 | 1 | 23.1% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 7 | 3 | 0 | 42.9% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 15 | 3 | 1 | 20% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Beau Morgan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | B Pauling | 15 | 3 | 1 | 20% |
Pulled up in a 2m4f handicap hurdle at Ayr last time when returning from a long layoff; effective at 2½m, acts on soft and good to soft; was progressive until latest, though the handicapper may have caught up.
He has won three hurdle races from 2m 3f to 2m 4f on good to soft and soft ground. Pulled up having jumped the last when 5-2fav at Ayr over 2m 4f (soft) in a hurdle race won by Both Barrels in March on his latest outing.
Pulled up in a 2m4f handicap hurdle at Ayr last time when returning from a long layoff; effective at 2½m, acts on soft and good to soft; was progressive until latest, though the handicapper may have caught up.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 9 | 3 | 0 | 33.3% | |
| Hurdle | 9 | 3 | 0 | 33.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 9 | 3 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T & H) | 5 | 3 | 0 | 60% |
| HG | Hood | 5 | 3 | 0 | 60% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Bradley Harris | 5 | 3 | 0 | 60% |
| T | H Dickin | 9 | 3 | 0 | 33.3% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
Kicked clear but made too much use of and went on too soon when 6l third in a 2m handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter most recently; returning from a break and has a bit to find with stamina concerns up in trip.
He has won three hurdle races from 2m to 2m 3f on good ground. Third of 10 behind Vocito beaten 6l at 15-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Uttoxeter over 2m (good) in July. Has won at Warwick and Stratford this season.
Kicked clear but made too much use of and went on too soon when 6l third in a 2m handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter most recently; returning from a break and has a bit to find with stamina concerns up in trip.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 10 | 3 | 3 | 30% | |
| Hurdle | 10 | 3 | 3 | 30% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 8 | 3 | 3 | 37.5% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Charlie Maggs | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | David Dennis | 9 | 3 | 3 | 33.3% |
Scored by 6½l off 100 over 2m6f at Ballinrobe on his penultimate start; too much to do but stayed on for fifth beaten 4l off 107 last time; returns from a short break; best around 3m, handles any ground, and remains well treated on best chase form.
Has won three hurdle races, a chase and four point-to-points from 2m 4f to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to soft. Finished 4l behind Duke Silver when fifth of 13 at 5-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Listowel over 3m (yielding) in September.
Scored by 6½l off 100 over 2m6f at Ballinrobe on his penultimate start; too much to do but stayed on for fifth beaten 4l off 107 last time; returns from a short break; best around 3m, handles any ground, and remains well treated on best chase form.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 31 | 4 | 3 | 12.9% | |
| Hurdle | 15 | 3 | 1 | 20% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 28 | 3 | 3 | 10.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 26 | 7 | 1 | 26.9% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Eoin Staples | 8 | 5 | 0 | 62.5% |
| T | Edward F Power | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
Ran to form when beaten 3¼l off 113 over 2m4f at Uttoxeter last time; cheekpieces applied for the first time; effective around 2½m, debut form franked at top level, handles any ground, consistent and fairly treated by the handicapper.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m on soft ground. Beaten 3 1/2l by John Barbour when second of 11 at 11-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Uttoxeter over 2m 4f (good to soft) last month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time.
Ran to form when beaten 3¼l off 113 over 2m4f at Uttoxeter last time; cheekpieces applied for the first time; effective around 2½m, debut form franked at top level, handles any ground, consistent and fairly treated by the handicapper.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 5 | 1 | 4 | 20% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (P only) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Callum Pritchard | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | B Pauling | 6 | 1 | 5 | 16.7% |
Kap Vert finished eight lengths clear of the third when second at Fontwell last month and is one to keep a close eye on. However, LUCKY MANIFEST made the perfect start for the Tom Lacey yard when readily taking care of his nearest rival by just under five lengths at Kelso, and is now 9lb higher. With the potential of more to come on just his second start in a handicap, he looks the way to go. Bective Abbey and El Capitaine are others to consider.
An open race where AS LEGENDS HAVE IT may be able to take advantage of a light weight. His debut form has taken a significant boost at a higher level and he was only beaten by a race fit rival on his recent handicap bow. He gets to race off an unchanged mark here and is entitled to come on for a run so in the first time cheekpieces can get the better of the progressive Avalo. The way that rival finished last time in Ireland suggested that this longer trip and stiffer track would be of benefit so he can fight for a place with the consistent Kap Vert who looked in need of the run last time. The same can be said of I Spy A Diva who is on a fair mark if proving he retains all of his ability and can also threaten.
Ran to form when finishing fourth, beaten 6 1/4l, in the Red Rum Handicap Chase over 2m at Aintree last time; generally consistent but best efforts have come at 2m.
Winner of a hurdle race, four chases and a point-to-point from 1m 7f to 3m on ground varying from good to heavy. Finished 6l behind Sans Bruit when fourth of 14 at 28-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Aintree over 2m (good to soft) in April.
Ran to form when finishing fourth, beaten 6 1/4l, in the Red Rum Handicap Chase over 2m at Aintree last time; generally consistent but best efforts have come at 2m.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 20 | 5 | 8 | 25% | |
| Chase | 15 | 4 | 4 | 26.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 17 | 4 | 6 | 23.5% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T & P) | 3 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
| HG | Cheek Pieces | 3 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 2 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 25% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | S Bowen | 8 | 2 | 1 | 25% |
| T | O Murphy | 21 | 5 | 8 | 23.8% |
May have found the ground a bit quick when well beaten in the Silver Trophy Handicap Chase (Grade 2) over 2m5f here last time. Boasts a good record here and could bounce back on easier ground.
Winner of a hurdle race and four chases from 2m to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Beaten 12l behind Riskintheground at 16-1 when eighth of 10 on his latest outing in a chase here over 2m 5f (good) in April.
May have found the ground a bit quick when well beaten in the Silver Trophy Handicap Chase (Grade 2) over 2m5f here last time. Boasts a good record here and could bounce back on easier ground.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 27 | 5 | 6 | 18.5% | |
| Chase | 21 | 4 | 4 | 19.1% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| C | Course | 11 | 1 | 4 | 9.1% |
| Distance | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 25 | 5 | 5 | 20% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 21 | 5 | 5 | 23.8% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 8 | 1 | 2 | 12.5% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Charlie Maggs | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | R Hobson | 26 | 5 | 5 | 19.2% |
Out of form when comfortably held in a handicap chase at Haydock last time; has dropped in the weights but regressive.
Winner of a hurdle race and four chases from 2m to 2m 7f on good to soft and heavy ground, but last win was over three years ago. Finished 16l behind The Flier Begley when fifth of 9 at 14-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Haydock over 2m 4f (good) in April.
Out of form when comfortably held in a handicap chase at Haydock last time; has dropped in the weights but regressive.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 36 | 5 | 9 | 13.9% | |
| Chase | 29 | 4 | 7 | 13.8% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 7 | 1 | 2 | 14.3% |
| Distance | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 32 | 5 | 8 | 15.6% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T & P) | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Cheek Pieces | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 2 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 14 | 1 | 5 | 7.1% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Brendan Powell | 20 | 2 | 4 | 10% |
| T | J Tizzard | 18 | 0 | 6 | 0% |
Close to form but comfortably held in a handicap chase over 3m5f here last time; consistent; looks the market's pick but big enthusiasm/strike rate concerns
He has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race at 2m on good and soft ground, but last win was over five years ago. Finished 13l behind Stumptown when fifth of 16 at 11-2 on his latest outing in a chase here over 3m 5f (good to soft) in March.
Close to form but comfortably held in a handicap chase over 3m5f here last time; consistent; looks the market's pick but big enthusiasm/strike rate concerns
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 22 | 2 | 12 | 9.1% | |
| Chase | 16 | 0 | 9 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 20 | 2 | 11 | 10% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 16 | 2 | 10 | 12.5% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 2 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | N de Boinville | 15 | 2 | 7 | 13.3% |
| T | N J Henderson | 22 | 2 | 12 | 9.1% |
Pulled up in a handicap chase over 3m1f at Aintree last time; trainer in form; effective from 2 1/2m to 3m and acts on any ground; enjoyed a productive season last term but his mark demands more and easy ground a worry.
Has won eight chases from 1m 7f to 3m on ground varying from good to heavy. Pulled up 3 out when 16-1 at Aintree over 3m 1f (good to soft) in a chase won by Torn And Frayed last month on his latest outing.
Pulled up in a handicap chase over 3m1f at Aintree last time; trainer in form; effective from 2 1/2m to 3m and acts on any ground; enjoyed a productive season last term but his mark demands more and easy ground a worry.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 28 | 8 | 5 | 28.6% | |
| Chase | 24 | 8 | 4 | 33.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| D | Distance | 9 | 2 | 3 | 22.2% |
| G | Similar Going | 21 | 6 | 4 | 28.6% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 30 | 8 | 5 | 26.7% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 2 | 16 | 4 | 3 | 25% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | James Bowen | 8 | 4 | 1 | 50% |
| T | H Main | 30 | 8 | 5 | 26.7% |
Had too much to do when fourth, beaten 9 1/2l, in a handicap hurdle at Listowel last time; usually held up and remains well treated on old form; versatile ground wise so interesting at a price.
Winner of four hurdle races and three chases from 2m to 2m 6f on ground varying from good to soft - heavy. Finished 10l behind Grann's Boy when fourth of 10 at 11-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Listowel over 2m 4f (good - yielding) in September.
Had too much to do when fourth, beaten 9 1/2l, in a handicap hurdle at Listowel last time; usually held up and remains well treated on old form; versatile ground wise so interesting at a price.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 34 | 7 | 3 | 20.6% | |
| Chase | 17 | 3 | 3 | 17.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 7 | 1 | 0 | 14.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 35 | 8 | 3 | 22.9% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 44 | 10 | 4 | 22.7% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Tiernan Power Roche | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | P J Rothwell | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
Pulled up in a handicap chase over 3m1f here last time; acts with cut but appears regressive.
He has won two hurdle races, a chase and a point-to-point from 3m to 3m 1f on soft and heavy ground, but last win was over four years ago. Pulled up 2 out when 80-1 here over 3m 1f (good) in a chase won by Three Card Brag last month on his latest outing.
Pulled up in a handicap chase over 3m1f here last time; acts with cut but appears regressive.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 24 | 3 | 4 | 12.5% | |
| Chase | 19 | 1 | 3 | 5.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| C | Course | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 21 | 3 | 4 | 14.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (B only) | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Freddie Keighley | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | M Keighley | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Returned to form after a wind operation when landing a handicap by 18l off 121 at Newbury last time; now on his second run after wind surgery; effective around 2 1/2m and suited by decent ground; needs to back up that revival on easier ground.
Winner of three hurdle races and two chases from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to soft. A winner at 6-4 in a chase at Newbury over 2m 4f (good) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Marvel De Cerisy by 18l. Carries a 7lb penalty today for that success.
Returned to form after a wind operation when landing a handicap by 18l off 121 at Newbury last time; now on his second run after wind surgery; effective around 2 1/2m and suited by decent ground; needs to back up that revival on easier ground.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 28 | 5 | 3 | 17.9% | |
| Chase | 15 | 2 | 1 | 13.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 8 | 2 | 0 | 25% |
| G | Similar Going | 19 | 2 | 3 | 10.5% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 5 | 1 | 0 | 20% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 2 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Rex Dingle | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16.7% |
| T | A J Honeyball | 5 | 1 | 0 | 20% |
Made mistakes, was outpaced and never threatened when well beaten in a handicap chase over 2m3f at Fontwell last time; effective at 2 1/2m and suited by good to soft; stiffer track could suit and could run well.
He has won a hurdle race, a NH flat race and a chase from 2m to 2m 4f on soft and heavy ground, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 9-2 when last of 7 on his latest outing in a chase at Fontwell over 2m 3f (good to soft) last month.
Made mistakes, was outpaced and never threatened when well beaten in a handicap chase over 2m3f at Fontwell last time; effective at 2 1/2m and suited by good to soft; stiffer track could suit and could run well.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 20 | 2 | 8 | 10% | |
| Chase | 13 | 1 | 5 | 7.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 6 | 1 | 2 | 16.7% |
| G | Similar Going | 21 | 3 | 7 | 14.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 17 | 2 | 7 | 11.8% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 12 | 0 | 5 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | B S Hughes | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Evan Williams | 20 | 2 | 8 | 10% |
LORD BADDESLEY produced a brilliant performance on his return to action at Newbury last week and, if in the same sort of form, he can defy his penalty to record a quick double. Gunsight Ridge finished a respectable fourth over 2m at Aintree in April and remains on a workable mark, so he has to be of interest for the in-form Olly Murphy team. Fugitif is a two-time course winner who also has a chance.
Lord Baddesley is likely to prove popular following a return to form last time. He remains well treated on his best efforts so is respected but the forecast heavy rain would be of great concern. It won't be a worry for CAN YOU CALL who looked in need of the run last time but will enjoy this stiffer track. Prior to that effort he had proven consistent and although he has a poor strike rate he should be thereabouts off a light weight. Dreal Deal is another who has proven himself on testing ground and he has been revived by his current yard in Ireland recently. He still has mileage in his mark on his old form and could prove the biggest threat.
Rallied gamely and ran to form when outstaying the runner-up to win a novice chase here by 2 1/2l last time. Likes to make the running, effective over 3m and should stay further. Progressive over fences but easier ground a worry.
Winner of a hurdle race, two NH flat races and two chases from 2m to 3m 1f on good and good to soft ground. A winner at 9-2 in a chase over this course and distance (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Pied Piper by 2 1/2l.
Rallied gamely and ran to form when outstaying the runner-up to win a novice chase here by 2 1/2l last time. Likes to make the running, effective over 3m and should stay further. Progressive over fences but easier ground a worry.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 5 | 3 | 0 | 60% | |
| Chase | 4 | 2 | 0 | 50% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| C | Course | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| D | Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| G | Similar Going | 4 | 2 | 1 | 50% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 4 | 2 | 0 | 50% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Rex Dingle | 3 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
| T | A J Honeyball | 4 | 2 | 0 | 50% |
Travelled well and ran to form, just flattening out late up the hill after a break on chase debut when 2 1/2l third in a 2m4f handicap chase here last time. Usually held up; effective over 2 1/2-3m on any ground; progressive and should have more to offer in this sphere up in trip.
Winner of six hurdle races from 2m 3f to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to heavy. Third of 14 behind Zurich beaten 2 1/2l at 14-1 on his chase debut here over 2m 4f (good) last month.
Travelled well and ran to form, just flattening out late up the hill after a break on chase debut when 2 1/2l third in a 2m4f handicap chase here last time. Usually held up; effective over 2 1/2-3m on any ground; progressive and should have more to offer in this sphere up in trip.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 15 | 6 | 4 | 40% | |
| Chase | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| D | Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 7 | 2 | 1 | 28.6% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (H only) | 13 | 6 | 4 | 46.2% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | C O'Farrell | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| T | N P Mulholland | 15 | 6 | 4 | 40% |
Stable has won four of the last ten runnings of this race. Travelled strongly in first-time blinkers, ran to form but tired late after doing plenty early when 19l third in a 3m handicap chase at Uttoxeter last time. Has a squeak but remains a maiden over fences.
He has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 3f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Third of 8 behind Minella Blueway beaten 19l at 22-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Uttoxeter over 3m (good to soft) in March.
Stable has won four of the last ten runnings of this race. Travelled strongly in first-time blinkers, ran to form but tired late after doing plenty early when 19l third in a 3m handicap chase at Uttoxeter last time. Has a squeak but remains a maiden over fences.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 10 | 2 | 2 | 20% | |
| Chase | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 12 | 3 | 3 | 25% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | H Cobden | 9 | 1 | 3 | 11.1% |
| T | P F Nicholls | 13 | 3 | 3 | 23.1% |
Ran to form when 5 1/2l third in a Listed 3m handicap hurdle at Punchestown on his latest outing. Consistent handicap hurdler is a contender if taking to fences.
He has won three hurdle races and a point-to-point from 2m 7f to 3m on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Third of 23 behind Jeriko Du Reponet beaten 6l at 11-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Punchestown over 2m 7f (yielding) in May.
Ran to form when 5 1/2l third in a Listed 3m handicap hurdle at Punchestown on his latest outing. Consistent handicap hurdler is a contender if taking to fences.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 16 | 3 | 5 | 18.8% | |
| Chase | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 17 | 3 | 5 | 17.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 18 | 4 | 5 | 22.2% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Alex Chadwick | 4 | 2 | 1 | 50% |
| T | James Owen | 9 | 3 | 3 | 33.3% |
Outpaced early but rallied gamely and improved on hurdle form, appreciating the stiff track when winning a 2m4f beginners' chase at Worcester by a head last time. Beat a very useful rival that day. Effective at 2 1/2m, acts on soft and good ground, with more to come over fences.
Winner of three hurdle races, a NH flat race, a chase and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to soft. A winner at 2-1 in a chase at Worcester over 2m 4f (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Wendigo by a head.
Outpaced early but rallied gamely and improved on hurdle form, appreciating the stiff track when winning a 2m4f beginners' chase at Worcester by a head last time. Beat a very useful rival that day. Effective at 2 1/2m, acts on soft and good ground, with more to come over fences.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 7 | 4 | 1 | 57.1% | |
| Chase | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 6 | 4 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 9 | 6 | 1 | 66.7% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | S Bowen | 7 | 4 | 1 | 57.1% |
| T | O Murphy | 8 | 5 | 1 | 62.5% |
Wade Out shaped as if crying out for this step up in distance when getting up towards the finish to score by a head over 2m4f at Worcester last month, and he has to be taken seriously. Double Powerful made the frame off a mark of 134 at this track last time and is noted, but LEAVE OF ABSENCE looks the way to go. Anthony Honeyball's charge did it well over track and trip on his return to the fray, beating a 150-rated rival in Pied Piper, and that form sets the standard.
A tight contest could go to DOUBLE POWERFUL who caught the eye here under an overly negative ride on his chase debut. That looks strong handicap form and he's entitled to come on significantly for the outing. The longer trip will be in his favour and he proved himself versatile ground wise over hurdles so can account for Wade Out who was a game winner first time out over fences. He beat a very useful hurdler that day and should also have more to offer over this longer distance. Consistent handicap hurdler One Big Bang won't mind the forecast rain and is also worth a market check ahead of his chase bow.
Winner of ten Grade 1s; took this in 2023 and 2024. Ran to form when second, beaten 5 1/2l, in the Celebration Chase (Grade 1) over 1m7f at Sandown last time and that form has been franked. Trainer in form and consistent; record here a concern but tough to beat.
Has won four hurdle races, a NH flat race, 13 chases and a point-to-point from 1m 7f to 3m on ground varying from good to heavy. Beaten 6l by Il Etait Temps when second of 7 at 8-15fav on his latest outing in a Grade 1 chase in the Group 1 bet365 Celebration Chase at Sandown over 1m 7f (good) in April.
Winner of ten Grade 1s; took this in 2023 and 2024. Ran to form when second, beaten 5 1/2l, in the Celebration Chase (Grade 1) over 1m7f at Sandown last time and that form has been franked. Trainer in form and consistent; record here a concern but tough to beat.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 22 | 17 | 5 | 77.3% | |
| Chase | 17 | 13 | 4 | 76.5% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 6 | 2 | 4 | 33.3% |
| C | Course | 6 | 2 | 4 | 33.3% |
| D | Distance | 15 | 11 | 4 | 73.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 17 | 13 | 4 | 76.5% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 24 | 19 | 5 | 79.2% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 20 | 15 | 5 | 75% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | N de Boinville | 10 | 9 | 1 | 90% |
| T | N J Henderson | 23 | 18 | 5 | 78.3% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
Yard has won two of the last five runnings of this race. Made mistakes and raced keenly when below form, finishing 5 1/2l third in the Maghull Novice Chase (Grade 1) at Aintree last time; form of novice Grade 1 win had knocks and has a bit to find.
Winner of two hurdle races and four chases from 1m 7f to 2m 3f on ground varying from good to heavy. Third of 5 behind Kalif Du Berlais beaten 6l at 5-4fav on his latest outing in a Grade 1 chase in the Group 1 Rosconn Group Maghull Novices' Chase at Aintree over 2m (good) in April.
Yard has won two of the last five runnings of this race. Made mistakes and raced keenly when below form, finishing 5 1/2l third in the Maghull Novice Chase (Grade 1) at Aintree last time; form of novice Grade 1 win had knocks and has a bit to find.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 17 | 6 | 5 | 35.3% | |
| Chase | 6 | 4 | 0 | 66.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| C | Course | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| D | Distance | 9 | 2 | 3 | 22.2% |
| G | Similar Going | 13 | 4 | 4 | 30.8% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 11 | 4 | 4 | 36.4% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 33.3% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Harry Skelton | 13 | 4 | 4 | 30.8% |
| T | Dan Skelton | 13 | 4 | 4 | 30.8% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
Outpaced but ran to form when 8l third in a handicap chase here last time. Needed the run and wasn't given a hard time; effective at 2m and consistent but vulnerable in this grade.
Winner of three hurdle races and two chases from 1m 7f to 2m 2f on ground varying from good to soft. Third of 9 behind Calico beaten 8l at 7-1 on his latest outing in a chase over this course and distance (good to soft) last month.
Outpaced but ran to form when 8l third in a handicap chase here last time. Needed the run and wasn't given a hard time; effective at 2m and consistent but vulnerable in this grade.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 24 | 5 | 5 | 20.8% | |
| Chase | 10 | 2 | 2 | 20% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 19 | 3 | 5 | 15.8% |
| G | Similar Going | 18 | 2 | 4 | 11.1% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 20 | 5 | 4 | 25% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Sam Twiston-Davies | 6 | 2 | 2 | 33.3% |
| T | A J Honeyball | 12 | 4 | 2 | 33.3% |
Winner of three Grade 1s; ran to form when fourth, beaten 17l, in the Celebration Chase (Grade 1) over 1m7f at Sandown last time. Not the force of old but consistent and likes the track.
Has won three hurdle races and seven chases from 1m 7f to 2m 1f on ground varying from good to heavy. Finished 17l behind Il Etait Temps when fourth of 7 at 14-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 chase in the Group 1 bet365 Celebration Chase at Sandown over 1m 7f (good) in April.
Winner of three Grade 1s; ran to form when fourth, beaten 17l, in the Celebration Chase (Grade 1) over 1m7f at Sandown last time. Not the force of old but consistent and likes the track.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 33 | 10 | 5 | 30.3% | |
| Chase | 24 | 7 | 3 | 29.2% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 8 | 1 | 1 | 12.5% |
| C | Course | 9 | 1 | 1 | 11.1% |
| D | Distance | 25 | 7 | 7 | 28% |
| G | Similar Going | 30 | 9 | 7 | 30% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 35 | 10 | 8 | 28.6% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 27 | 6 | 5 | 22.2% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Tom Cannon | 31 | 9 | 5 | 29% |
| T | A King | 36 | 10 | 8 | 27.8% |
Progressive type who improved when suited by easy ground and a positive ride, finishing 5l third in the Tingle Creek Chase (Grade 1) over 1m7f at Sandown last time. Absent for a long spell; enjoys making the running but has a bit to find.
Winner of two hurdle races, a NH flat race and two chases from 1m 5f to 2m 3f on ground varying from good to heavy, but last win was over two years ago. Third of 4 behind Jonbon beaten 5l at 10-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 chase in the Group 1 Betfair Tingle Creek Chase at Sandown over 1m 7f (heavy) in December '23. Having his first run for a new stable today.
Progressive type who improved when suited by easy ground and a positive ride, finishing 5l third in the Tingle Creek Chase (Grade 1) over 1m7f at Sandown last time. Absent for a long spell; enjoys making the running but has a bit to find.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 10 | 4 | 2 | 40% | |
| Chase | 6 | 2 | 1 | 33.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 4 | 2 | 0 | 50% |
| G | Similar Going | 8 | 3 | 2 | 37.5% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 13 | 5 | 3 | 38.5% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | B S Hughes | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | D McCain Jnr | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
Fell in the Queen Mother Champion Chase (Grade 1) here last time just as race was developing. Effective at 2m and acts on heavy and good to soft ground; progressive until that latest fall so not ruled out at favoured venue.
Winner of a hurdle race, two NH flat races and three chases at 2m on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Fell 3 out when 33-1 over this course and distance (good to soft) in a Grade 1 chase won by Marine Nationale in March on his latest outing.
Fell in the Queen Mother Champion Chase (Grade 1) here last time just as race was developing. Effective at 2m and acts on heavy and good to soft ground; progressive until that latest fall so not ruled out at favoured venue.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 12 | 4 | 5 | 33.3% | |
| Chase | 8 | 3 | 3 | 37.5% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 4 | 2 | 1 | 50% |
| C | Course | 4 | 2 | 1 | 50% |
| D | Distance | 15 | 6 | 5 | 40% |
| G | Similar Going | 16 | 6 | 6 | 37.5% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 16 | 6 | 6 | 37.5% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | H Cobden | 3 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% |
| T | Evan Williams | 13 | 4 | 5 | 30.8% |
Went too fast and needed the run when well beaten in a handicap chase here last time. Enjoys making the running, effective at 2m, acts on any ground; mark possibly a bit high but dangerous if allowed easy time in front.
Winner of two hurdle races, three chases and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to soft. Well beaten at 11-4 behind Calico when seventh of 9 on his latest outing in a chase over this course and distance (good to soft) last month.
Went too fast and needed the run when well beaten in a handicap chase here last time. Enjoys making the running, effective at 2m, acts on any ground; mark possibly a bit high but dangerous if allowed easy time in front.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 18 | 5 | 6 | 27.8% | |
| Chase | 12 | 3 | 4 | 25% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 5 | 1 | 2 | 20% |
| C | Course | 5 | 1 | 2 | 20% |
| D | Distance | 15 | 5 | 5 | 33.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 12 | 2 | 4 | 16.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 11 | 3 | 3 | 27.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | J J Slevin | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% |
| T | Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies | 18 | 5 | 6 | 27.8% |
Despite having to give weight to all of his rivals, it would be no surprise to see JONBON add another victory to his record. Nicky Henderson's gelding was a beaten favourite in the Champion Chase here in March, but he still won three Grade 1 events last season and the nine-year-old can make it a hat-trick in this contest. Libberty Hunter may have finished in front of the selection in the Champion Chase had he not fallen three out and he should not be underestimated, especially if more rain arrives. L'eau Du Sud was a useful novice but does need to step forward to beat Jonbon.
Though his Cheltenham record doesn't match his achievements elsewhere JONBON is a strong selection here. A 9 time winner at the top level over fences he's also taken the last couple of renewals of this while his latest defeat has taken a boost this year. If he's fit and ready to go after a wind op he can get the better of former Arkle winner over C&D Edwardstone. He's not the force of old but proved he could be competitive at this level last term. This track does suit frontrunners so if Matata is allowed to dictate and gets into a rhythm he isn't dismissed either.
Made mistakes but outclassed rivals on hurdle debut when winning a novice hurdle at Wetherby over 2m4f by 2l last time. Effective at 2m, will stay further, and suited by decent ground; useful in bumpers with more to come over hurdles.
He has won two hurdle races and two NH flat races from 2m to 2m 4f on good and good to soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 1-4fav at Wetherby over 2m 4f (good) last month, beating Herja by 2l. Has also won at Hexham this season.
Made mistakes but outclassed rivals on hurdle debut when winning a novice hurdle at Wetherby over 2m4f by 2l last time. Effective at 2m, will stay further, and suited by decent ground; useful in bumpers with more to come over hurdles.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100% | |
| Hurdle | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 4 | 3 | 1 | 75% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Kielan Woods | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| T | D Killahena & G McPherson | 4 | 3 | 1 | 75% |
Quickened clear easily and the race fell apart when winning a maiden hurdle at Fontwell over 2m3f by 34l last time. Effective from 2m to 2½m, acts on good to soft; debut form was weak but should have more to offer.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m 2f and 2m 3f on good to soft ground. A winner at 5-1 in a maiden hurdle race at Fontwell over 2m 3f (good to soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Legal Weapon by 34l.
Quickened clear easily and the race fell apart when winning a maiden hurdle at Fontwell over 2m3f by 34l last time. Effective from 2m to 2½m, acts on good to soft; debut form was weak but should have more to offer.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% | |
| Hurdle | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 3 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Sam Twiston-Davies | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| T | A J Honeyball | 3 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
Keen and improved up in trip when second, beaten 3l in a novice hurdle over 3m here last time. Effective from 2½m to 3m and remains progressive.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m 1f on soft ground. Beaten 3l by Conman John when second of 13 at 20-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 3m (good) last month.
Keen and improved up in trip when second, beaten 3l in a novice hurdle over 3m here last time. Effective from 2½m to 3m and remains progressive.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 5 | 1 | 3 | 20% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Harry Skelton | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | Dan Skelton | 4 | 1 | 2 | 25% |
Quickened clear comfortably for a very promising debut when winning an auction hurdle at Listowel over 2m by 2l last time. Off a short break; effective at 2m, acts on soft and good ground; a frontrunner with more to offer over hurdles and likely to stay this bit further. Champion Bumper form here probably sets standard.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m and 2m 1f on good - yielding and soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race when 8-13fav at Listowel over 2m (good - yielding) in September, beating L' Evangeliste by 2l.
Quickened clear comfortably for a very promising debut when winning an auction hurdle at Listowel over 2m by 2l last time. Off a short break; effective at 2m, acts on soft and good ground; a frontrunner with more to offer over hurdles and likely to stay this bit further. Champion Bumper form here probably sets standard.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% | |
| Hurdle | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 6 | 2 | 3 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 6 | 2 | 3 | 33.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | M M McDonagh | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | J C McConnell | 6 | 2 | 3 | 33.3% |
Promising debut beating more experienced rivals when winning a novice hurdle at Hexham over 2m by a length last time. Effective at 2m, acts on good to soft and good; bumper form franked, more to come over hurdles, and point form suggests he'll stay further.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m on good and good to soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 5-6fav at Hexham over 2m (good) last month, beating At Vimeiro by 1l.
Promising debut beating more experienced rivals when winning a novice hurdle at Hexham over 2m by a length last time. Effective at 2m, acts on good to soft and good; bumper form franked, more to come over hurdles, and point form suggests he'll stay further.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% | |
| Hurdle | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | D R Fox | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| T | L Russell & M Scudamore | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
Outpaced but promising debut when fourth, beaten 6l in a maiden hurdle over 2m at Galway last time. Effective from 2m to 2¼m, acts on heavy and yielding; expected to progress under rules now stepped up in trip judged on his point win.
A winner of a point-to-point at 3m. Finished 6l behind Eachtotheirown when fourth of 15 at 10-3 on his hurdling debut at Galway over 2m (yielding) last month.
Outpaced but promising debut when fourth, beaten 6l in a maiden hurdle over 2m at Galway last time. Effective from 2m to 2¼m, acts on heavy and yielding; expected to progress under rules now stepped up in trip judged on his point win.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Darragh O'Keeffe | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | H De Bromhead | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
Finished 11l third in the Persian War Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) over 2m3f at Chepstow last time. Point and bumper winner, highly tried in that sphere, acts on good to soft and good; should stay further than 2m over hurdles with more to come.
Successful in a NH flat race and a point-to-point at 2m and 3m on good to soft ground. Third of 8 behind Sticktotheplan beaten 11l at 11-1 on his hurdling debut in the Group 2 DragonBet Persian War Novices' Hurdle at Chepstow over 2m 3f (good) last month.
Finished 11l third in the Persian War Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) over 2m3f at Chepstow last time. Point and bumper winner, highly tried in that sphere, acts on good to soft and good; should stay further than 2m over hurdles with more to come.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 5 | 2 | 3 | 40% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Tristan Durrell | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Dan Skelton | 4 | 1 | 3 | 25% |
Improved from debut showing a willing attitude when beaten 9l in the Weatherbys Champion Bumper (Grade 1) over 2m here last time. Open to marked improvement now hurdling for top yard up in trip.
Successful in a NH flat race and a point-to-point at 2m and 3m on soft ground. Beaten 9l behind Bambino Fever at 12-1 when 9th of 17 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 NH flat race here over 2m (good to soft) in March.
Improved from debut showing a willing attitude when beaten 9l in the Weatherbys Champion Bumper (Grade 1) over 2m here last time. Open to marked improvement now hurdling for top yard up in trip.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hurdle | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | H Cobden | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| T | P F Nicholls | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
Fell in a novice hurdle at Galway last time when still in contention and that looks strong form. Effective between 2m and 2½m, acts on good and yielding ground; going the right way.
Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point at 2m 1f and 3m on yielding ground. Fell at the last when 7-1 at Galway over 2m 5f (good - yielding) in a hurdle race won by I'll Sort That last month on his latest outing.
Fell in a novice hurdle at Galway last time when still in contention and that looks strong form. Effective between 2m and 2½m, acts on good and yielding ground; going the right way.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% | |
| Hurdle | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 5 | 2 | 0 | 40% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Keith Donoghue | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| T | G P Cromwell | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
Returned to form when back up in trip, finishing second beaten 2½l in a novice hurdle over 2m4f at Carlisle last time. Probably best around 2½m and remains progressive.
He has won three hurdle races from 2m to 2m 4f on good and good to soft ground. Beaten 2 1/2l by Tormund Giantsbane when second of 12 at 6-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Carlisle over 2m 4f (soft) earlier this month. Has won 3 times this season.
Returned to form when back up in trip, finishing second beaten 2½l in a novice hurdle over 2m4f at Carlisle last time. Probably best around 2½m and remains progressive.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 7 | 3 | 2 | 42.9% | |
| Hurdle | 7 | 3 | 2 | 42.9% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 6 | 1 | 2 | 16.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 11 | 3 | 3 | 27.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Sam Twiston-Davies | 7 | 2 | 2 | 28.6% |
| T | Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies | 11 | 3 | 3 | 27.3% |
HEADS UP only found one too good in the Champion Bumper here in March and confirmed his well-being when winning impressively on his hurdling debut over 2m at Listowel in September. This step up in trip may bring about further improvement from the five-year-old and he appears to be the safest pick. Great Fleet chased home an exciting prospect over 3m here last month and this drop in distance should help Dan Skelton's charge, while No Drama This End completes the shortlist.
A strong novice can go to HEADS UP who nearly stole the Champion Bumper in the spring here under a fine ride from the front. He showed a good turn of foot when making a winning hurdling debut in decisive fashion in Ireland and gets the verdict with the longer trip likely to bring out more. Moneygarrow was pitched in at the deep end on his hurdling debut and performed with credit so ought to be competitive dropped in grade while Welonlyhavedone is also of interest. He's unlucky not to be unbeaten over hurdles and the form of his latest Irish run looks strong. His point form suggests that this extra distance will suit and he should be on the premises.
Improved up in grade at a favoured venue when winning the Oddschecker Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) here by a short head last time. Effective at 2m and handles good to soft and soft ground. May get further over hurdles, with stiff tracks suiting. Opening mark looks generous.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m on good and good to soft ground. A winner at 14-1 in a Grade 2 hurdle race over this course and distance (good to soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Doctor Blue by a short head.
Improved up in grade at a favoured venue when winning the Oddschecker Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) here by a short head last time. Effective at 2m and handles good to soft and soft ground. May get further over hurdles, with stiff tracks suiting. Opening mark looks generous.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% | |
| Hurdle | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 4 | 2 | 1 | 50% |
| C | Course | 4 | 2 | 1 | 50% |
| D | Distance | 6 | 2 | 2 | 33.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (H only) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Harry Skelton | 6 | 2 | 2 | 33.3% |
| T | Dan Skelton | 6 | 2 | 2 | 33.3% |
Had every chance and ran to form when beaten 3l in the Oddschecker Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) here last time. Effective from 2m to 2 1/2m and acts on soft and good ground, but may have reached his level.
He has won three hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 4f on good to soft ground. Finished 3l behind Fortune De Mer when fifth of 12 at 5-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 2 hurdle race over this course and distance (good to soft) last month.
Had every chance and ran to form when beaten 3l in the Oddschecker Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) here last time. Effective from 2m to 2 1/2m and acts on soft and good ground, but may have reached his level.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 8 | 3 | 2 | 37.5% | |
| Hurdle | 8 | 3 | 2 | 37.5% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 8 | 2 | 3 | 25% |
| G | Similar Going | 5 | 3 | 1 | 60% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Tom Broughton | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100% |
| T | F O'Brien | 8 | 3 | 2 | 37.5% |
Pulled up in a handicap hurdle over 2m3f at Fontwell last time. Effective at 2m but remains an unreliable maiden from Ireland with plenty to prove for his new yard.
Placed in two hurdle races from ten starts. Pulled up 2 out when 66-1 at Fontwell over 2m 3f (good to soft) in a hurdle race won by Grenadier Jed earlier this month on his latest outing.
Pulled up in a handicap hurdle over 2m3f at Fontwell last time. Effective at 2m but remains an unreliable maiden from Ireland with plenty to prove for his new yard.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Lorcan Williams | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Tim Vaughan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Green and made mistakes but improved again when second, beaten a neck, in a novice hurdle at Ludlow last time. Effective at 2m and handled any ground on the Flat. Progressing over hurdles and still has mileage in mark based on flat form.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good ground (latest flat win was in May). Beaten a neck by Ocean Conquest when second of 7 at 4-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ludlow over 2m (good) last month.
Green and made mistakes but improved again when second, beaten a neck, in a novice hurdle at Ludlow last time. Effective at 2m and handled any ground on the Flat. Progressing over hurdles and still has mileage in mark based on flat form.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 5 | 1 | 2 | 20% | |
| Hurdle | 5 | 1 | 2 | 20% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 5 | 1 | 2 | 20% |
| G | Similar Going | 10 | 1 | 4 | 10% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 7 | 2 | 2 | 28.6% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Isabelle Ryder | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Faye Bramley | 4 | 2 | 1 | 50% |
Rallied gamely and improved from his debut after a break when winning a novice hurdle at Chepstow by a neck last time. Effective at 2m and handles soft and good ground. Strong bumper and hurdles form with more to come.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m on good to soft and soft ground. A winner at 3-1 in a hurdle race at Chepstow over 2m (good to soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Louis Veron by a neck.
Rallied gamely and improved from his debut after a break when winning a novice hurdle at Chepstow by a neck last time. Effective at 2m and handles soft and good ground. Strong bumper and hurdles form with more to come.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% | |
| Hurdle | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 4 | 2 | 2 | 50% |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 6 | 2 | 3 | 33.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | J J Burke | 6 | 2 | 3 | 33.3% |
| T | F O'Brien | 6 | 2 | 3 | 33.3% |
Improved again when just outbattled late over 2m3f at Chepstow, finishing second beaten a length. Returning from a long layoff, effective from 2m to 2 1/2m, and progressing with form franked at top level. Opening mark looks fair.
Placed in three hurdle races, a NH flat race and a point-to-point from five starts. Beaten 1l by Royal Rambler when second of 14 at 6-4fav on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Chepstow over 2m 3f (soft) in February.
Improved again when just outbattled late over 2m3f at Chepstow, finishing second beaten a length. Returning from a long layoff, effective from 2m to 2 1/2m, and progressing with form franked at top level. Opening mark looks fair.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (H only) | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | H Cobden | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Evan Williams | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
Ran to form when benefiting from a drop in grade to finish fourth, beaten 6 1/4l, in a Limerick handicap hurdle last time. Effective at 2m on good ground. A bumper winner who has been inconsistent over hurdles but looks fairly treated.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m 1f on good ground. Finished 7l behind Matt Connor when fourth of 11 at 9-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Limerick over 2m (yielding) last month.
Ran to form when benefiting from a drop in grade to finish fourth, beaten 6 1/4l, in a Limerick handicap hurdle last time. Effective at 2m on good ground. A bumper winner who has been inconsistent over hurdles but looks fairly treated.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 11 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 15 | 1 | 3 | 6.7% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Keith Donoghue | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | M A Molloy | 15 | 1 | 3 | 6.7% |
Improved when dropped in trip on handicap debut, winning by 2l off 108 at Worcester last time. Effective at 2m on soft and good to soft ground, with strong maiden form and further improvement likely.
A winner at 4-1 in a hurdle race at Worcester over 2m (good) on his latest outing last month, beating King Ulanda by 1 3/4l.
Improved when dropped in trip on handicap debut, winning by 2l off 108 at Worcester last time. Effective at 2m on soft and good to soft ground, with strong maiden form and further improvement likely.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 4 | 1 | 2 | 25% | |
| Hurdle | 4 | 1 | 2 | 25% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 3 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 5 | 1 | 3 | 20% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | James Bowen | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| T | Nicky Martin | 4 | 1 | 2 | 25% |
Made mistakes and needed the run on handicap debut when comfortably held over 2m3f at Ascot last time. In good form prior and usually held up. Effective at 2m on good ground but must leave reappearance form behind.
Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point at 2m and 3m on good ground. Well beaten at 11-1 behind Mount Anglesby when sixth of 7 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ascot over 2m 3f (good) earlier this month.
Made mistakes and needed the run on handicap debut when comfortably held over 2m3f at Ascot last time. In good form prior and usually held up. Effective at 2m on good ground but must leave reappearance form behind.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% | |
| Hurdle | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Similar Going | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (H only) | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | James Best | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| T | S Hosie | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Won by 2 1/4l off 106 over 2m3f at Stratford two starts ago. Saddle slipped after a bad error and was eased when pulled up last time. Effective from 2m to 2m2f, handles soft and good ground, and was progressing before that mishap.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m 1f and 2m 3f on good and soft ground. Pulled up 2 out when 12-1 here over 2m 4f (good to soft) in a hurdle race won by French Ship last month on his latest outing.
Won by 2 1/4l off 106 over 2m3f at Stratford two starts ago. Saddle slipped after a bad error and was eased when pulled up last time. Effective from 2m to 2m2f, handles soft and good ground, and was progressing before that mishap.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 4 | 1 | 2 | 25% | |
| Hurdle | 4 | 1 | 2 | 25% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 6 | 1 | 2 | 16.7% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Sam Twiston-Davies | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies | 6 | 1 | 2 | 16.7% |
Won by 7l off 102 at Hexham two runs ago. Fell when challenging late in a handicap hurdle last time and would've gone close. Suited by 2m on a sound surface and continues to progress but this demands much more.
She has won three hurdle races at 2m on good and good to soft ground. Fell at the last when 4-1 at Wetherby over 2m (good) in a hurdle race won by Saligo Bay earlier this month on her latest outing. Has won 3 times this season.
Won by 7l off 102 at Hexham two runs ago. Fell when challenging late in a handicap hurdle last time and would've gone close. Suited by 2m on a sound surface and continues to progress but this demands much more.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 14 | 3 | 4 | 21.4% | |
| Hurdle | 14 | 3 | 4 | 21.4% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 10 | 3 | 3 | 30% |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 13 | 4 | 1 | 30.8% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Peter Kavanagh | 8 | 3 | 1 | 37.5% |
| T | Miss L Harrison | 8 | 3 | 1 | 37.5% |
Returned to form back over hurdles when winning a Thurles handicap by 5l off 95 last time. Effective at 2m on good ground and looks on a fair mark judged on maiden form.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 1m 3f and 2m on good - yielding and heavy ground. A winner at 11-1 in a hurdle race at Thurles over 2m (good - yielding) on her latest outing last month, beating Midnight Eagle by 5l.
Returned to form back over hurdles when winning a Thurles handicap by 5l off 95 last time. Effective at 2m on good ground and looks on a fair mark judged on maiden form.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 9 | 1 | 1 | 11.1% | |
| Hurdle | 7 | 1 | 0 | 14.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 6 | 1 | 0 | 16.7% |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T & H) | 8 | 1 | 1 | 12.5% |
| HG | Hood | 9 | 1 | 1 | 11.1% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Darragh O'Keeffe | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| T | H De Bromhead | 9 | 1 | 1 | 11.1% |
Ran to form back from a break after wind surgery when beaten 3l off 108 at Worcester last time. Now on his second run after the operation. Effective at 2m, acts on any ground, and is a consistent performer.
Placed in three hurdle races from five NH starts. Third of 14 behind French Emperor beaten 2 3/4l at 10-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Worcester over 2m (good) last month.
Ran to form back from a break after wind surgery when beaten 3l off 108 at Worcester last time. Now on his second run after the operation. Effective at 2m, acts on any ground, and is a consistent performer.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 12 | 2 | 3 | 16.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 11 | 0 | 4 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Jack Tudor | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | K Woollacott | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
Continued in poor form when beaten 10l in a 1m6f handicap at The Curragh last time; cosy winner when last seen over hurdles but looks clear stable second string.
A winner at 40-1 in a hurdle race at Downpatrick over 2m 2f (yielding - soft) on his latest NH outing in June, beating Boston Rajj by 2 1/2l.
Continued in poor form when beaten 10l in a 1m6f handicap at The Curragh last time; cosy winner when last seen over hurdles but looks clear stable second string.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% | |
| Hurdle | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 9 | 2 | 1 | 22.2% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 15 | 3 | 2 | 20% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | S Bowen | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | A J Martin | 8 | 1 | 0 | 12.5% |
Green and made mistakes but wasn't given a hard time when second, beaten 2l, in a novice hurdle over 2m1f at Carlisle last time. Effective at 2m, will stay further, and acts on good ground. Can improve with experience and better jumping.
Placed in a hurdle race from five starts. Beaten 2l by Cave Bridge when second of 7 at 16-5 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Carlisle over 2m 1f (good) last month.
Green and made mistakes but wasn't given a hard time when second, beaten 2l, in a novice hurdle over 2m1f at Carlisle last time. Effective at 2m, will stay further, and acts on good ground. Can improve with experience and better jumping.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Similar Going | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Kielan Woods | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | S Drinkwater | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
Outpaced and found the track unsuitable when well held in a 2m1f handicap hurdle at Cartmel last time. Returning from a break and worth stepping up to 2 1/2m so may find this sharp enough test.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m on good and good to soft ground. Finished 11l behind Winds Of Winter when sixth of 11 at 17-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cartmel over 2m 1f (good) in July.
Outpaced and found the track unsuitable when well held in a 2m1f handicap hurdle at Cartmel last time. Returning from a break and worth stepping up to 2 1/2m so may find this sharp enough test.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 9 | 1 | 0 | 11.1% | |
| Hurdle | 9 | 1 | 0 | 11.1% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 5 | 2 | 0 | 40% |
| G | Similar Going | 7 | 1 | 0 | 14.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 10 | 2 | 0 | 20% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Isabel Williams | 3 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
| T | Evan Williams | 10 | 2 | 0 | 20% |
Disappointing on handicap debut when finishing down the field at Worcester. Cheekpieces are applied for the first time. Trainer is in form. Effective at 2m on good ground but inconsistent so far.
Unplaced in all seven starts. Well beaten at 25-1 behind French Emperor when 10th of 14 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Worcester over 2m (good) last month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time.
Disappointing on handicap debut when finishing down the field at Worcester. Cheekpieces are applied for the first time. Trainer is in form. Effective at 2m on good ground but inconsistent so far.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Similar Going | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (P only) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Finn Lambert | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | D J Jeffreys | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Made his move too soon off a strong pace and was well beaten over 2m2f at Newmarket last time. In good form beforehand, usually held up, and remains a threat as thrown in on best flat form including 2024 Cesarewitch win.
Placed in a hurdle race from seven NH starts. Finished 8l behind Little Pi when sixth of 12 at 11-2 on his latest NH outing in a hurdle race at Ludlow over 2m (good to soft) in November '23. Runs from 2lb out of handicap.
Made his move too soon off a strong pace and was well beaten over 2m2f at Newmarket last time. In good form beforehand, usually held up, and remains a threat as thrown in on best flat form including 2024 Cesarewitch win.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 7 | 1 | 0 | 14.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 7 | 1 | 0 | 14.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 12 | 4 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Daniel King | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | A J Martin | 14 | 2 | 1 | 14.3% |
It wasn't the strongest Grade 2 that FORTUNE DE MER won over C&D last month but it was still an effort full of promise. With that in mind, an opening mark of 124 over hurdles could vastly underestimate Dan Skelton's gelding and he could prove to be a class above. However, Alphonse Le Grande is very interesting as he has improved significantly on the Flat since he was last seen over hurdles in 2023 and he could be thrown in if transferring that ability to jumps. Others who make the shortlist include Bruant, Katakana and Shade Of Winter.
Alphonse Le Grande leaps off the page off bottom weight as potentially thrown in given he's a former Cesarewitch winner. He's relatively unexposed in this sphere so should be capable of much better but the forecast rain is a big concern. At the other end of the weights FORTUNE DE MER could be the alternative after his Graded win here last time. He recorded a rating 9lb above his opening mark of 124 that day and his best bumper form also came at this venue. He is chosen ahead of Jack Hyde who was behind him that day but gets a pull at the weights with a claimer booked.
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