Doncaster 10 December 2011
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A winner of a hurdle race at 3m on good to firm ground. Unseated rider when 5-1 here over 3m (good to firm) in a chase won by Beneficial Reform last month on his chase debut. Has won at Worcester and Belharbour this season.
A winner of a hurdle race at 3m on good to firm ground. Unseated rider when 5-1 here over 3m (good to firm) in a chase won by Beneficial Reform last month on his chase debut. Has won at Worcester and Belharbour this season.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m and 3m on good to soft and heavy ground. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 4-6fav at Uttoxeter over 3m (good to soft) last month, beating American Spin by 2l.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m and 3m on good to soft and heavy ground. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 4-6fav at Uttoxeter over 3m (good to soft) last month, beating American Spin by 2l.
He has won three chases from 2m 7f to 3m on good to firm and good to soft ground. Finished 10l behind Prophete De Guye when fourth of 11 at 11-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Ascot over 3m (good) last month.
He has won three chases from 2m 7f to 3m on good to firm and good to soft ground. Finished 10l behind Prophete De Guye when fourth of 11 at 11-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Ascot over 3m (good) last month.
A winner of a NH flat race at 1m 6f on soft ground. Finished 2 1/2l behind Find A Key when fifth of 13 at 14-1 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Hexham over 2m (good) in April.
A winner of a NH flat race at 1m 6f on soft ground. Finished 2 1/2l behind Find A Key when fifth of 13 at 14-1 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Hexham over 2m (good) in April.
Placed in a NH flat race from three NH starts. Well beaten at 100-1 behind Rose Of The Moon when 12th of 14 on his hurdling debut at Uttoxeter over 3m (good to soft) last month.
Placed in a NH flat race from three NH starts. Well beaten at 100-1 behind Rose Of The Moon when 12th of 14 on his hurdling debut at Uttoxeter over 3m (good to soft) last month.
Full brother to Little Island, won in a point to point race at 3m. Well beaten at 28-1 behind Tour Des Champs when fifth of 13 on his racecourse debut at Stratford over 2m 6f (good) in October.
Full brother to Little Island, won in a point to point race at 3m. Well beaten at 28-1 behind Tour Des Champs when fifth of 13 on his racecourse debut at Stratford over 2m 6f (good) in October.
Beaten 3/4l by All My Heart when second of 11 at 9-1 on his latest outing at Haydock over 2m (heavy) in October.
Beaten 3/4l by All My Heart when second of 11 at 9-1 on his latest outing at Haydock over 2m (heavy) in October.
Yet to place in five starts. Pulled up 4 out when 100-1 at Ludlow over 2m 4f (good) in a chase won by Owen Glendower last month on her chase debut.
Yet to place in five starts. Pulled up 4 out when 100-1 at Ludlow over 2m 4f (good) in a chase won by Owen Glendower last month on her chase debut.
Plenty in with chances but it should pay to stick with recent 3m Uttoxeter scorer ROSE OF THE MOON. He's been highly tried over shorter trips without success but looked in control when dropped to this grade and upped to this trip last month. Ballycarney has scored three times over fences but can be given a chance on the pick of his hurdling form, while Taikoo is a useful sort on the Flat and could go well first time over timber.
Rose of The Moon made a winning start for David Pipe last month and is taken to defy his penalty, though useful-chaser Ballycarney should be up to making a race of it, while Taikoo is an interesting recruit from the Flat.
He has won two hurdle races, a NH flat race and a chase from 2m 1f to 3m on good and good to soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 1-3fav at Southwell over 3m (good) last month, beating Alfloramoor by a distance.
He has won two hurdle races, a NH flat race and a chase from 2m 1f to 3m on good and good to soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 1-3fav at Southwell over 3m (good) last month, beating Alfloramoor by a distance.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 8 | 3 | 2 | 37.5% | |
| Chase | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 9 | 4 | 2 | 44.4% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (B only) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 75% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
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| J | Henry Brooke | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | D McCain Jnr | 10 | 4 | 2 | 40% |
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A winner of a chase at 2m 3f on good ground. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Valley View when 10th of 13 on his latest outing in a chase at Towcester over 2m 3f (good) last month. Has won at Towcester and Oldcastle this season.
A winner of a chase at 2m 3f on good ground. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Valley View when 10th of 13 on his latest outing in a chase at Towcester over 2m 3f (good) last month. Has won at Towcester and Oldcastle this season.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 7 | 1 | 0 | 14.3% | |
| Chase | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 5 | 1 | 0 | 20% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
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| J | A Pogson | 7 | 1 | 0 | 14.3% |
| T | C T Pogson | 7 | 1 | 0 | 14.3% |
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A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on good to soft ground. Third of 4 behind Golden Chieftain beaten 16l at 8-1 on his chase debut at Uttoxeter over 3m (good to soft) last month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on good to soft ground. Third of 4 behind Golden Chieftain beaten 16l at 8-1 on his chase debut at Uttoxeter over 3m (good to soft) last month.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% | |
| Chase | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
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| J | Jack Doyle | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| T | Miss E C Lavelle | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% |
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Successful in two hurdle races at 3m on good ground. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 2-11fav at Towcester over 3m (good) last month, beating Legendary Hop by 5l.
Successful in two hurdle races at 3m on good ground. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 2-11fav at Towcester over 3m (good) last month, beating Legendary Hop by 5l.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 3 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% | |
| Chase | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 3 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 3 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
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| J | D A Jacob | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| T | P F Nicholls | 3 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% |
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Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Mrs C C Scott.
Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Mrs C C Scott.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Chase | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | N Schofield | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | J Scott | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
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Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 1f and 3m on good ground. Finished 16l behind Join Together when fifth of 6 at 7-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Cheltenham over 3m (good to soft) last month.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 1f and 3m on good ground. Finished 16l behind Join Together when fifth of 6 at 7-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Cheltenham over 3m (good to soft) last month.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 8 | 1 | 2 | 12.5% | |
| Chase | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 8 | 1 | 2 | 12.5% |
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| Today (No Headgear) | 8 | 1 | 2 | 12.5% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
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| J | R J Killoran | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Tim Vaughan | 8 | 1 | 2 | 12.5% |
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She has won three hurdle races from 2m 4f to 2m 6f on good to firm and good ground. A winner at 6-1 in a hurdle race at Ascot over 2m 6f (good) on her latest outing last month, beating Annimation by 12l.
She has won three hurdle races from 2m 4f to 2m 6f on good to firm and good ground. A winner at 6-1 in a hurdle race at Ascot over 2m 6f (good) on her latest outing last month, beating Annimation by 12l.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 12 | 3 | 1 | 25% | |
| Chase | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 12 | 2 | 1 | 16.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 7 | 3 | 1 | 42.9% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | L Treadwell | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| T | Miss S Smith | 15 | 3 | 2 | 20% |
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After a near miss on his hurdling debut, HARRY THE VIKING won his next two starts in some style. He tackles the bigger obstacles for the first time today but seems likely to continue his winning ways. Saint Are has put in two useful efforts over fences and looks the obvious danger but the Emma Lavelle yard is in fine form at present and it would be foolish to rule out her representative, Court By Surprise.
Harry The Viking and Emmaslegend are both interesting switched to fences for the first time, but Saint Are has already shown he's capable of translating much of his hurdling ability to chasing, and this looks a good chance for him to get off the mark over fences.
Winner of six hurdle races from 2m to 2m 1f on ground varying from good to firm to soft, but last win was over two years ago (latest flat win was in September). Third of 5 behind First Fandango beaten 4l at 9-4 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Leicester over 2m 4f (good) last month.
Winner of six hurdle races from 2m to 2m 1f on ground varying from good to firm to soft, but last win was over two years ago (latest flat win was in September). Third of 5 behind First Fandango beaten 4l at 9-4 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Leicester over 2m 4f (good) last month.
Winner of three hurdle races and two chases from 2m to 2m 1f on good and good to soft ground. Unseated rider when 5-2 at Wetherby over 2m (good to soft) in a chase won by Diamond Frontier earlier this month on his latest outing.
Winner of three hurdle races and two chases from 2m to 2m 1f on good and good to soft ground. Unseated rider when 5-2 at Wetherby over 2m (good to soft) in a chase won by Diamond Frontier earlier this month on his latest outing.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 2f on good ground. Finished 9l behind Fingal Bay when fourth of 10 at 40-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 2 hurdle race in the Group 2 Neptune Investment Management Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham over 2m 5f (good to soft) last month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 2f on good ground. Finished 9l behind Fingal Bay when fourth of 10 at 40-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 2 hurdle race in the Group 2 Neptune Investment Management Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham over 2m 5f (good to soft) last month.
He has won three hurdle races from 2m to 2m 1f on good and heavy ground. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Brampour when 19th of 23 on his latest outing in a Grade 3 hurdle race in the Group 3 Greatwood Handicap Hurdle at Cheltenham over 2m (good to soft) last month.
He has won three hurdle races from 2m to 2m 1f on good and heavy ground. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Brampour when 19th of 23 on his latest outing in a Grade 3 hurdle race in the Group 3 Greatwood Handicap Hurdle at Cheltenham over 2m (good to soft) last month.
He has won two hurdle races, a NH flat race and a chase from 2m to 2m 1f on ground varying from firm to heavy, but last win was over two years ago. Pulled up at the last when 5-1 at Aintree over 2m (good) in a chase won by Takeroc in October on his latest outing.
He has won two hurdle races, a NH flat race and a chase from 2m to 2m 1f on ground varying from firm to heavy, but last win was over two years ago. Pulled up at the last when 5-1 at Aintree over 2m (good) in a chase won by Takeroc in October on his latest outing.
Winner of four hurdle races, a NH flat race and a chase from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy. Third of 10 behind Akula beaten 6l at 18-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Wetherby over 2m (good to soft) earlier this month.
Winner of four hurdle races, a NH flat race and a chase from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy. Third of 10 behind Akula beaten 6l at 18-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Wetherby over 2m (good to soft) earlier this month.
Winner of four hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 1f on good to firm and good ground. Well beaten at 7-1 behind Grey Gold when fifth of 9 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Bangor over 2m 1f (good to soft) last month.
Winner of four hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 1f on good to firm and good ground. Well beaten at 7-1 behind Grey Gold when fifth of 9 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Bangor over 2m 1f (good to soft) last month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good to firm ground. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Rock On Ruby when 9th of 11 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Newbury over 2m (good to soft) last month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good to firm ground. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Rock On Ruby when 9th of 11 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Newbury over 2m (good to soft) last month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good ground. Beaten 3/4l by Paddy The Hare when second of 7 at 5-4fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Uttoxeter over 2m (good to firm) in July.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good ground. Beaten 3/4l by Paddy The Hare when second of 7 at 5-4fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Uttoxeter over 2m (good to firm) in July.
Fontwell winner WELL REGARDED ran with great credit last month when fourth in a Grade 2 hurdle over 2m5f at Cheltenham. Dropped in class and trip today, he should prove too good for these rivals. Dubai Crest has been placed in his last three starts over hurdles and looks the one for the forecast but recent dual chase winner Nine Stories has some good winning form over timber and can't be ruled out.
The return to shorter is possibly not ideal for Well Regarded following his improved fourth in a 21f Grade 2 at Cheltenham last month, but he looks on a fair mark and still gets the vote. Sir Tantallus Hawk and Dubai Crest are others worth considering.
He has won three chases from 2m 1f to 2m 4f on good and soft ground. Well beaten at 5-1 behind Quito Du Tresor when sixth of 9 on his latest outing in a chase at Ascot over 2m 3f (good) last month. Has won at Worcester and Bangor this season.
He has won three chases from 2m 1f to 2m 4f on good and soft ground. Well beaten at 5-1 behind Quito Du Tresor when sixth of 9 on his latest outing in a chase at Ascot over 2m 3f (good) last month. Has won at Worcester and Bangor this season.
He has won two hurdle races, a NH flat race and a chase from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to soft. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 8-11fav at Ludlow over 2m 4f (good) last month, beating Rebeccas Choice by 1 1/4l.
He has won two hurdle races, a NH flat race and a chase from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to soft. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 8-11fav at Ludlow over 2m 4f (good) last month, beating Rebeccas Choice by 1 1/4l.
Winner of three hurdle races and four chases from 2m to 2m 3f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy. A winner at 9-2 in a chase over this course and distance (good to firm) on his latest outing last month, beating Milgen Bay by 7l. Has also won at Carlisle this season.
Winner of three hurdle races and four chases from 2m to 2m 3f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy. A winner at 9-2 in a chase over this course and distance (good to firm) on his latest outing last month, beating Milgen Bay by 7l. Has also won at Carlisle this season.
He has won two hurdle races and a chase from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to soft. Beaten 2l by Fruity O'Rooney when second of 5 at 11-8 on his latest outing in a chase at Fontwell over 2m 6f (good) in April.
He has won two hurdle races and a chase from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to soft. Beaten 2l by Fruity O'Rooney when second of 5 at 11-8 on his latest outing in a chase at Fontwell over 2m 6f (good) in April.
Winner of a hurdle race, a NH flat race and three chases from 2m 1f to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to heavy. Beaten 11l behind The Panama Kid at 8-1 when seventh of 9 on his latest outing in a chase at Kelso over 2m 6f (good) last month.
Winner of a hurdle race, a NH flat race and three chases from 2m 1f to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to heavy. Beaten 11l behind The Panama Kid at 8-1 when seventh of 9 on his latest outing in a chase at Kelso over 2m 6f (good) last month.
Successful in a NH flat race and a chase at 2m on good and soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 2-1fav at Newcastle over 2m (good) last month, beating Diamond Frontier by 1 1/2l.
Successful in a NH flat race and a chase at 2m on good and soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 2-1fav at Newcastle over 2m (good) last month, beating Diamond Frontier by 1 1/2l.
Successful in two chases at 2m 1f on good ground. Fell 4 out when 7-1 over this course and distance (good to firm) in a chase won by Quicuyo last month on his latest outing.
Successful in two chases at 2m 1f on good ground. Fell 4 out when 7-1 over this course and distance (good to firm) in a chase won by Quicuyo last month on his latest outing.
Winner of six chases from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. A winner at 11-1 in a chase at Musselburgh over 2m 4f (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Heavenly Chorus by 3/4l.
Winner of six chases from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. A winner at 11-1 in a chase at Musselburgh over 2m 4f (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Heavenly Chorus by 3/4l.
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m and 2m 4f on good to firm and good to soft ground. Beaten 15l by Majestic Mayhem when second of 6 at 11-8 on his latest outing in a chase at Hexham over 2m 4f (good to firm) in June. Having his first run for a new stable today.
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m and 2m 4f on good to firm and good to soft ground. Beaten 15l by Majestic Mayhem when second of 6 at 11-8 on his latest outing in a chase at Hexham over 2m 4f (good to firm) in June. Having his first run for a new stable today.
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m 4f on good and good to soft ground. Third of 11 behind Fistral Beach beaten 8l at 40-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Wetherby over 2m 4f (good) in October.
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m 4f on good and good to soft ground. Third of 11 behind Fistral Beach beaten 8l at 40-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Wetherby over 2m 4f (good) in October.
He has won a hurdle race, a NH flat race and a chase from 2m to 2m 1f on good and good to soft ground. Beaten 5l by Going Wrong when second of 5 at 5-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Sedgefield over 2m 4f (good) last month.
He has won a hurdle race, a NH flat race and a chase from 2m to 2m 1f on good and good to soft ground. Beaten 5l by Going Wrong when second of 5 at 5-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Sedgefield over 2m 4f (good) last month.
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m and 2m 1f on good ground. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Tanks For That when 16th of 17 on his latest outing in a chase at Cheltenham over 2m (good) last month.
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m and 2m 1f on good ground. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Tanks For That when 16th of 17 on his latest outing in a chase at Cheltenham over 2m (good) last month.
He has won two hurdle races and two chases from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy. Finished 15l behind Best Lover when sixth of 7 at 16-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Wetherby over 2m (good to soft) last month.
He has won two hurdle races and two chases from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy. Finished 15l behind Best Lover when sixth of 7 at 16-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Wetherby over 2m (good to soft) last month.
In a wide-open contest, it might pay to stick with Ludlow scorer OWEN GLENDOWER. He looked thoroughly in command when winning over 2m4f last month on his chasing debut and looks well treated first time in a handicap chase. Quicuyo has won two of his last three starts over fences and looks the threat, although he is high enough in the weights. Newcastle scorer Kings Grey has a chance despite carrying another 11lb now.
Kings Grey has taken well to fences, beating a subsequent winner in Diamond Frontier at Newcastle last time, and can overcome a rise in the weights. Charingworth caught the eye with his finishing effort at Wetherby and will figure if in similar form, while Ffos Las scorer Owen Glendower is another possibility in a wide-open affair.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 1f on good ground (latest flat win was in July). Beaten 20l behind Hinterland at 33-1 when seventh of 9 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cheltenham over 2m (good to soft) last month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 1f on good ground (latest flat win was in July). Beaten 20l behind Hinterland at 33-1 when seventh of 9 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cheltenham over 2m (good to soft) last month.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m on good and good to soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 1-6fav at Musselburgh over 2m (good) last month, beating Urban Kode by 28l. Has also won at Kelso this season.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m on good and good to soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 1-6fav at Musselburgh over 2m (good) last month, beating Urban Kode by 28l. Has also won at Kelso this season.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 1f on good ground. A winner at 10-1 in a hurdle race at Haydock over 2m (good) on his latest NH outing in October, beating Luggers Hall by 5l. Has also won at Market Rasen this season.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 1f on good ground. A winner at 10-1 in a hurdle race at Haydock over 2m (good) on his latest NH outing in October, beating Luggers Hall by 5l. Has also won at Market Rasen this season.
Finished 9l behind Cazals when last of 4 on his latest outing at San Siro over 1m (good) in April. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with B J Meehan.
Finished 9l behind Cazals when last of 4 on his latest outing at San Siro over 1m (good) in April. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with B J Meehan.
Beaten 8l by Countrywide Flame when second of 6 at 5-2 on his NH debut in a hurdle race at Sedgefield over 2m 1f (good) last month.
Beaten 8l by Countrywide Flame when second of 6 at 5-2 on his NH debut in a hurdle race at Sedgefield over 2m 1f (good) last month.
Beaten 10l by Urbain De Sivola when second of 9 at 6-4fav on his NH debut in a hurdle race at Newbury over 2m (good to soft) last month.
Beaten 10l by Urbain De Sivola when second of 9 at 6-4fav on his NH debut in a hurdle race at Newbury over 2m (good to soft) last month.
A winner at 10-3 in a maiden hurdle race at Wetherby over 2m (good to soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Volcan Surprise by 2 3/4l.
A winner at 10-3 in a maiden hurdle race at Wetherby over 2m (good to soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Volcan Surprise by 2 3/4l.
Finished 7l behind Minortransgression when sixth of 12 at 15-2 on his latest outing at Southwell over 1m last month. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with F Sheridan.
Finished 7l behind Minortransgression when sixth of 12 at 15-2 on his latest outing at Southwell over 1m last month. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with F Sheridan.
Plenty in with chances but preference is for KIE, winner of two of his three starts over hurdles and successful by 28 lengths at Musselburgh last month. This is tougher but his third in a Listed race at Wetherby suggests he's capable of stepping up. Ranjaan was an impressive second at Newbury on his hurdling debut and could prove the danger, but chances can also be given to Royal Bonsai and School For Scandal.
Likely to be an informative Grade 2 with the verdict going to Ranjaan after his highly promising debut over hurdles at Newbury. Kie rates a big threat along with Wetherby-winner School For Scandal.
Winner of two hurdle races, a NH flat race and four chases from 2m 1f to 2m 6f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy. Beaten 8l by Dynaste when second of 20 at 20-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 3 hurdle race in the Group 3 'Fixed Brush' Handicap Hurdle at Haydock over 3m (good to soft) last month. Has won at Market Rasen and Sedgefield this season.
Winner of two hurdle races, a NH flat race and four chases from 2m 1f to 2m 6f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy. Beaten 8l by Dynaste when second of 20 at 20-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 3 hurdle race in the Group 3 'Fixed Brush' Handicap Hurdle at Haydock over 3m (good to soft) last month. Has won at Market Rasen and Sedgefield this season.
He has won a hurdle race and two chases from 2m 1f to 3m on good and good to soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 20-1 when eighth of 20 on his latest outing in a Grade 3 chase in the Group 3 Paddy Power Gold Cup Chase at Cheltenham over 2m 4f (good to soft) last month.
He has won a hurdle race and two chases from 2m 1f to 3m on good and good to soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 20-1 when eighth of 20 on his latest outing in a Grade 3 chase in the Group 3 Paddy Power Gold Cup Chase at Cheltenham over 2m 4f (good to soft) last month.
He has won two hurdle races and two chases from 2m 1f to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy. Beaten 17l behind Carruthers at 25-1 when 9th of 18 on his latest outing in a Grade 3 chase in the Group 3 Hennessy Gold Cup Chase at Newbury over 3m 2f (good) last month.
He has won two hurdle races and two chases from 2m 1f to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy. Beaten 17l behind Carruthers at 25-1 when 9th of 18 on his latest outing in a Grade 3 chase in the Group 3 Hennessy Gold Cup Chase at Newbury over 3m 2f (good) last month.
He has won a NH flat race and two chases from 2m to 3m 1f on good to soft and soft ground. Beaten 1 1/4l by Hey Big Spender when second of 8 at 33-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Newcastle over 3m (good to soft) last month.
He has won a NH flat race and two chases from 2m to 3m 1f on good to soft and soft ground. Beaten 1 1/4l by Hey Big Spender when second of 8 at 33-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Newcastle over 3m (good to soft) last month.
Winner of two hurdle races and four chases from 2m 3f to 3m on ground varying from good to soft. Pulled up 2 out when 10-3fav at Kelso over 3m 3f (good) in a hurdle race won by Soprano last month on his latest outing.
Winner of two hurdle races and four chases from 2m 3f to 3m on ground varying from good to soft. Pulled up 2 out when 10-3fav at Kelso over 3m 3f (good) in a hurdle race won by Soprano last month on his latest outing.
He has won two hurdle races and two chases from 2m to 2m 1f on good to firm and good ground. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Chance Du Roy when seventh of 14 on his latest outing in a chase at Newbury over 2m 4f (good) last month.
He has won two hurdle races and two chases from 2m to 2m 1f on good to firm and good ground. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Chance Du Roy when seventh of 14 on his latest outing in a chase at Newbury over 2m 4f (good) last month.
He has won two hurdle races and two chases from 2m 2f to 2m 5f on good to firm and good ground. Pulled up at the 7th when 16-1 at Aintree over 3m 2f (heavy) in a chase won by West End Rocker earlier this month on his latest outing.
He has won two hurdle races and two chases from 2m 2f to 2m 5f on good to firm and good ground. Pulled up at the 7th when 16-1 at Aintree over 3m 2f (heavy) in a chase won by West End Rocker earlier this month on his latest outing.
He has won a hurdle race, a NH flat race and two chases from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to soft. Unseated rider when 14-1 at Cheltenham over 3m (good) in a chase won by Swing Bill last month on his latest outing.
He has won a hurdle race, a NH flat race and two chases from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to soft. Unseated rider when 14-1 at Cheltenham over 3m (good) in a chase won by Swing Bill last month on his latest outing.
Has won five hurdle races and four chases from 2m 5f to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to heavy. Well beaten at 18-1 behind Always Right when 11th of 12 on his latest outing in a chase at Kelso over 2m 6f (soft) earlier this month.
Has won five hurdle races and four chases from 2m 5f to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to heavy. Well beaten at 18-1 behind Always Right when 11th of 12 on his latest outing in a chase at Kelso over 2m 6f (soft) earlier this month.
He has won a hurdle race and three chases from 2m to 2m 4f on good to firm and good ground. A winner at 7-2 in a chase at Kempton over 2m 4f (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Inside Dealer by 1 1/4l.
He has won a hurdle race and three chases from 2m to 2m 4f on good to firm and good ground. A winner at 7-2 in a chase at Kempton over 2m 4f (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Inside Dealer by 1 1/4l.
He has won a NH flat race and two chases from 2m to 2m 7f on good to firm and soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 7-1 when sixth of 9 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ffos Las over 2m 6f (soft) last month.
He has won a NH flat race and two chases from 2m to 2m 7f on good to firm and soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 7-1 when sixth of 9 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ffos Las over 2m 6f (soft) last month.
He has won three chases from 2m 5f to 3m on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 2l by Neptune Equester when second of 10 at 8-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Haydock over 3m 4f (good to soft) last month. Has won at Haydock and Uttoxeter this season.
He has won three chases from 2m 5f to 3m on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 2l by Neptune Equester when second of 10 at 8-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Haydock over 3m 4f (good to soft) last month. Has won at Haydock and Uttoxeter this season.
Winner of two hurdle races and three chases from 2m 3f to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Pulled up 3 out when 33-1 at Haydock over 3m 4f (good to soft) in a chase won by Neptune Equester last month on his latest outing.
Winner of two hurdle races and three chases from 2m 3f to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Pulled up 3 out when 33-1 at Haydock over 3m 4f (good to soft) in a chase won by Neptune Equester last month on his latest outing.
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m 4f on good to soft and soft ground. Well beaten at 7-1 behind Mohayer when fifth of 10 on his latest outing in a chase at Market Rasen over 2m 6f (good to soft) last month.
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m 4f on good to soft and soft ground. Well beaten at 7-1 behind Mohayer when fifth of 10 on his latest outing in a chase at Market Rasen over 2m 6f (good to soft) last month.
Calgary Bay won this last year but has failed to impress recently. Benny Be Good is in fine form but has plenty of weight now and The Hollinwell, a running-on second in a Listed even at Newcastle last month, makes more appeal. Preference is for 2m5f Kempton winner QIANSHAN LEADER. He's up 4lb for a narrow success but would have won more convincingly but for a couple of jumping errors and a clear round today could see him home in front.
Tullamore Dew has been threatening to win a handicap for some time, but like Qianshan Leader, has stamina to prove over this trip, so Benny Be Good is selected ahead of the pair. The bold-jumping Morning Moment completes the shortlist.
