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Temperature: 8.2° - 10.0°
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Forecast: Moderate showers
Temperature: 8.2° - 10.0°
Rainfall: 3.43mm
Wind: 11.2 mph SE
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Winner of four hurdle races, a NH flat race and a chase from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to heavy. Finished 4 1/2l behind Singlefarmpayment when fourth of 16 at 25-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cheltenham over 3m (heavy) 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 heavy. Finished 4 1/2l behind Singlefarmpayment when fourth of 16 at 25-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cheltenham over 3m (heavy) earlier this month.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 18 | 5 | 8 | 27.8% | |
| Hurdle | 9 | 4 | 4 | 44.4% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 10 | 3 | 4 | 30% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 21 | 6 | 9 | 28.6% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | B Hughes | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | David Dennis | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
Winner of four hurdle races, a NH flat race and a chase from 2m to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to heavy. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Pineau De Re when sixth of 8 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Carlisle over 3m 1f (heavy) in December last year.
Winner of four hurdle races, a NH flat race and a chase from 2m to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to heavy. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Pineau De Re when sixth of 8 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Carlisle over 3m 1f (heavy) in December last year.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 21 | 5 | 8 | 23.8% | |
| Hurdle | 18 | 4 | 7 | 22.2% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| C | Course | 7 | 1 | 3 | 14.3% |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 13 | 3 | 6 | 23.1% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (B only) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 7 | 1 | 1 | 14.3% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | S Quinlan | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | J Candlish | 24 | 6 | 10 | 25% |
Has won two hurdle races and six chases from 2m to 2m 6f on good to soft and soft ground. Third of 8 behind Yes Tom beaten 31l at 7-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ayr over 2m 5f (heavy) earlier this month.
Has won two hurdle races and six chases from 2m to 2m 6f on good to soft and soft ground. Third of 8 behind Yes Tom beaten 31l at 7-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ayr over 2m 5f (heavy) earlier this month.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 25 | 7 | 7 | 28% | |
| Hurdle | 7 | 1 | 3 | 14.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 4 | 1 | 2 | 25% |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 18 | 6 | 5 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 37.5% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 15 | 2 | 3 | 13.3% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Diarmuid O'Regan | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | J P L Ewart | 23 | 7 | 6 | 30.4% |
Winner of a hurdle race, three chases and a point-to-point from 2m 3f to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to heavy, but last win was over two years ago. Pulled up at the 4th when 66-1 in the Group 3 Crabbie's Grand National Chase at Aintree over 4m 3f (good to soft) in a Grade 3 chase won by Many Clouds in April last year on his latest outing.
Winner of a hurdle race, three chases and a point-to-point from 2m 3f to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to heavy, but last win was over two years ago. Pulled up at the 4th when 66-1 in the Group 3 Crabbie's Grand National Chase at Aintree over 4m 3f (good to soft) in a Grade 3 chase won by Many Clouds in April last year on his latest outing.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 14 | 4 | 4 | 28.6% | |
| Hurdle | 6 | 1 | 3 | 16.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 10 | 3 | 3 | 30% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 15 | 4 | 5 | 26.7% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Aidan Coleman | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | D McCain Jnr | 14 | 4 | 4 | 28.6% |
Winner of three hurdle races, a NH flat race and two chases from 2m to 2m 6f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Well beaten at 7-1 when fifth of 6 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Newbury over 2m 4f (soft) in December last year.
Winner of three hurdle races, a NH flat race and two chases from 2m to 2m 6f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Well beaten at 7-1 when fifth of 6 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Newbury over 2m 4f (soft) in December last year.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 24 | 5 | 6 | 20.8% | |
| Hurdle | 14 | 3 | 4 | 21.4% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 15 | 4 | 3 | 26.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (B only) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 18 | 2 | 5 | 11.1% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Kieron Edgar | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| T | D Pipe | 25 | 5 | 7 | 20% |
Winner of three hurdle races, a chase and a point-to-point from 2m 4f to 3m on ground varying from good to heavy. Finished 18l behind Pineau De Re when fifth of 8 at 9-4 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Carlisle over 3m 1f (heavy) in December last year. Has won at Haydock and Ayr this season.
Winner of three hurdle races, a chase and a point-to-point from 2m 4f to 3m on ground varying from good to heavy. Finished 18l behind Pineau De Re when fifth of 8 at 9-4 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Carlisle over 3m 1f (heavy) in December last year. Has won at Haydock and Ayr this season.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 15 | 5 | 4 | 33.3% | |
| Hurdle | 9 | 3 | 2 | 33.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| C | Course | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| D | Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| G | Similar Going | 6 | 2 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 15 | 5 | 4 | 33.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | D R Fox | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| T | Miss Lucinda V Russell | 14 | 4 | 4 | 28.6% |
He has won four hurdle races from 2m to 2m 4f on good and heavy ground. Finished 12l behind Masterplan when fourth of 13 at 12-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ascot over 2m 6f (soft) in December last year.
He has won four hurdle races from 2m to 2m 4f on good and heavy ground. Finished 12l behind Masterplan when fourth of 13 at 12-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ascot over 2m 6f (soft) in December last year.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 10 | 4 | 0 | 40% | |
| Hurdle | 10 | 4 | 0 | 40% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 8 | 4 | 0 | 50% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 40% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Sam Twiston-Davies | 6 | 4 | 0 | 66.7% |
| T | N A Twiston-Davies | 10 | 4 | 0 | 40% |
Winner of a hurdle race, a NH flat race and five chases from 1m 6f to 3m on ground varying from good to soft to heavy, but last win was over three years ago. Well beaten at 40-1 when 9th of 16 on his latest outing in a Grade 3 hurdle race over this course and distance (soft) in November last year.
Winner of a hurdle race, a NH flat race and five chases from 1m 6f to 3m on ground varying from good to soft to heavy, but last win was over three years ago. Well beaten at 40-1 when 9th of 16 on his latest outing in a Grade 3 hurdle race over this course and distance (soft) in November last year.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 17 | 6 | 2 | 35.3% | |
| Hurdle | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 11 | 5 | 1 | 45.5% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T only) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | P Buchanan | 19 | 7 | 3 | 36.8% |
| T | Miss Lucinda V Russell | 19 | 7 | 3 | 36.8% |
He has won three hurdle races from 2m 4f to 2m 7f on heavy ground. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 4-9fav at Uttoxeter over 2m 7f (heavy) in December last year, beating Bangkok Pete by 14l. Has won 3 times this season.
He has won three hurdle races from 2m 4f to 2m 7f on heavy ground. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 4-9fav at Uttoxeter over 2m 7f (heavy) in December last year, beating Bangkok Pete by 14l. Has won 3 times this season.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 7 | 3 | 0 | 42.9% | |
| Hurdle | 7 | 3 | 0 | 42.9% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| G | Similar Going | 6 | 3 | 0 | 50% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 7 | 3 | 0 | 42.9% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Ryan Day | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | N G Richards | 7 | 3 | 0 | 42.9% |
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 11 behind Island Heights beaten 5l at 7-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (soft) in November last year.
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 11 behind Island Heights beaten 5l at 7-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (soft) in November last year.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 7 | 2 | 1 | 28.6% | |
| Hurdle | 7 | 2 | 1 | 28.6% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 4 | 2 | 1 | 50% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 6 | 2 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Callum Whillans | 8 | 2 | 2 | 25% |
| T | D W Whillans | 9 | 3 | 2 | 33.3% |
This will turn into a real test of stamina on the ground, conditions that BAYWING clearly relishes. A winner of all three of his starts this season, all of which have come on heavy going, the son of Winged Love is clearly on the upgrade and a mark of 125 may not be the limit of his abilities. The enigmatic Shotavodka showed very little interest last time, but he is unbeaten on going described as heavy and has dropped back to the mark he chased home recent winner One For Harry off in November. The first-time blinkers could well keep his interest in this race as well. Bold Sir Brian appears to be regressive but his run in a very competitive race last time wasn't all that bad and he is on a very low mark. If he is to win another race it could well be today.
This is BAYWING's toughest task to date but he looked to have plenty up his sleeve when completing a hat-trick at Uttoxeter last month and even a 13 lb rise might not be enough to stop him. Horizontal Speed travelled well for a long way over 3m at Cheltenham last time and looks capable of going close over this slightly shorter trip, while Shades of Midnight is still relatively unexposed.
Winner of three hurdle races, two chases and a point-to-point from 2m 1f to 3m on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 5-4fav at Exeter over 2m 1f (heavy) in December last year, beating Dunraven Storm by 2 1/2l. Has also won at Uttoxeter this season.
Winner of three hurdle races, two chases and a point-to-point from 2m 1f to 3m on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 5-4fav at Exeter over 2m 1f (heavy) in December last year, beating Dunraven Storm by 2 1/2l. Has also won at Uttoxeter this season.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 9 | 5 | 0 | 55.6% | |
| Chase | 3 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 5 | 2 | 0 | 40% |
| G | Similar Going | 6 | 4 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 9 | 5 | 0 | 55.6% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | P J Brennan | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Miss Kerry Lee | 3 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
Winner of two hurdle races, a NH flat race, two chases and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on soft and heavy ground. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 6-5fav at Chepstow over 2m 3f (heavy) earlier this month, beating Saint Raph by 36l. Has also won at Exeter this season.
Winner of two hurdle races, a NH flat race, two chases and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on soft and heavy ground. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 6-5fav at Chepstow over 2m 3f (heavy) earlier this month, beating Saint Raph by 36l. Has also won at Exeter this season.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 9 | 5 | 1 | 55.6% | |
| Chase | 3 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| G | Similar Going | 8 | 5 | 1 | 62.5% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 12 | 6 | 3 | 50% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Aidan Coleman | 7 | 3 | 2 | 42.9% |
| T | Miss V Williams | 10 | 5 | 3 | 50% |
He has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race at 2m on ground varying from good to firm to soft, but last win was over two years ago. Unseated rider when 40-1 in the Group 2 Mitie Novices' Chase at Ascot over 2m 5f (soft) in a Grade 2 chase won by Le Mercurey in December last year on his latest outing.
He has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race at 2m on ground varying from good to firm to soft, but last win was over two years ago. Unseated rider when 40-1 in the Group 2 Mitie Novices' Chase at Ascot over 2m 5f (soft) in a Grade 2 chase won by Le Mercurey in December last year on his latest outing.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 12 | 2 | 4 | 16.7% | |
| Chase | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 7 | 1 | 3 | 14.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 14 | 3 | 4 | 21.4% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Harry Skelton | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | Johnny Farrelly | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
He has won two hurdle races and a chase from 1m 7f to 2m on soft and heavy ground. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 6-4jt-fav at Wetherby over 1m 7f (soft) in November last year, beating Dig Deeper by 15l.
He has won two hurdle races and a chase from 1m 7f to 2m on soft and heavy ground. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 6-4jt-fav at Wetherby over 1m 7f (soft) in November last year, beating Dig Deeper by 15l.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 4 | 3 | 0 | 75% | |
| Chase | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 3 | 0 | 100% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 7 | 3 | 3 | 42.9% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Sam Twiston-Davies | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Jim Best | 6 | 3 | 2 | 50% |
He has won two hurdle races and two chases from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 1-3fav at Leicester over 2m 4f (soft) in December last year, beating Bon Chic by 7l. Has also won at Warwick this season.
He has won two hurdle races and two chases from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 1-3fav at Leicester over 2m 4f (soft) in December last year, beating Bon Chic by 7l. Has also won at Warwick this season.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 8 | 3 | 4 | 37.5% | |
| Chase | 4 | 2 | 2 | 50% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 9 | 3 | 4 | 33.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 20% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | D A Jacob | 7 | 2 | 4 | 28.6% |
| T | N A Twiston-Davies | 8 | 3 | 4 | 37.5% |
He has won three hurdle races at 2m on ground varying from good to soft to heavy, but last win was over two years ago. Third of 5 behind Regal Encore beaten 7l at 5-6fav on his chase debut at Plumpton over 2m 1f (soft) in December last year.
He has won three hurdle races at 2m on ground varying from good to soft to heavy, but last win was over two years ago. Third of 5 behind Regal Encore beaten 7l at 5-6fav on his chase debut at Plumpton over 2m 1f (soft) in December last year.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 11 | 3 | 3 | 27.3% | |
| Chase | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 4 | 2 | 2 | 50% |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 8 | 3 | 3 | 37.5% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 15 | 4 | 4 | 26.7% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | B Hughes | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Miss V Williams | 15 | 4 | 4 | 26.7% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
A small but select field with chances given to all six runners. Venetia Williams' pair Otago Trail and Zamdy Man both hold solid claims, particularly the former who has won his last two starts and is the choice of Aidan Coleman, while Amore Alato was very unlucky in this company last time and could run a big race. Kylemore Lough looks a real mudlark (albeit a good one) and should give a good account, but BRISTOL DE MAI shades the verdict. He hasn't run a bad race since joining Nigel Twiston-Davies' stable and this race - the ground, trip and tough fences - looks ideal for him.
Most of these will win more races over fences and BRISTOL DE MAI is just preferred to Otago Trail today. He boasts some good form and was again impressive when scoring at Leicester last time for all it didn't look the strongest of contests. Amore Alato may have lowered the colours of the exciting Le Mercurey had he stood up at Ascot, and looks a big danger.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 2f on good and heavy ground. A winner at 9-4 in a hurdle race over this course and distance (heavy) on his latest outing in December last year, beating Vintage Clouds by 1 1/4l. Has also won at Fontwell this season.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 2f on good and heavy ground. A winner at 9-4 in a hurdle race over this course and distance (heavy) on his latest outing in December last year, beating Vintage Clouds by 1 1/4l. Has also won at Fontwell this season.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 4 | 2 | 1 | 50% | |
| Hurdle | 4 | 2 | 1 | 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 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 4 | 2 | 1 | 50% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | G Sheehan | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| T | H Whittington | 3 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% |
He has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m 1f to 2m 3f on soft and heavy ground. A winner at 6-4 in a hurdle race here over 2m 3f (heavy) on his latest outing in December last year, beating Robinshill by 24l. Has won 3 times this season.
He has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m 1f to 2m 3f on soft and heavy ground. A winner at 6-4 in a hurdle race here over 2m 3f (heavy) on his latest outing in December last year, beating Robinshill by 24l. Has won 3 times this season.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 4 | 2 | 1 | 50% | |
| Hurdle | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 5 | 3 | 0 | 60% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 8 | 3 | 2 | 37.5% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Harry Skelton | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Dan Skelton | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 1f on soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 1-4fav at Doncaster over 2m 1f (soft) earlier this month, beating Desertmore Hill by 19l. Has also won at Ludlow this season.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 1f on soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 1-4fav at Doncaster over 2m 1f (soft) earlier this month, beating Desertmore Hill by 19l. Has also won at Ludlow this season.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 4 | 2 | 2 | 50% | |
| Hurdle | 4 | 2 | 2 | 50% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 3 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Sam Twiston-Davies | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| T | P F Nicholls | 3 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% |
He has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race from 1m 7f to 2m 2f on soft and heavy ground. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 1-4fav at Exeter over 2m 2f (heavy) earlier this month, beating Cailleach Annie by 9l. Has won 3 times this season.
He has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race from 1m 7f to 2m 2f on soft and heavy ground. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 1-4fav at Exeter over 2m 2f (heavy) earlier this month, beating Cailleach Annie by 9l. Has won 3 times this season.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100% | |
| Hurdle | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 6 | 3 | 1 | 50% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 6 | 3 | 1 | 50% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | T J O'Brien | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| T | P J Hobbs | 6 | 3 | 1 | 50% |
He has won a hurdle race, a NH flat race and a point-to-point from 1m 6f to 3m on soft and heavy ground. Beaten 2 1/4l by Montdragon when second of 7 at 11-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 3f (heavy) in December last year.
He has won a hurdle race, a NH flat race and a point-to-point from 1m 6f to 3m on soft and heavy ground. Beaten 2 1/4l by Montdragon when second of 7 at 11-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 3f (heavy) in December last year.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 9 | 2 | 2 | 22.2% | |
| Hurdle | 5 | 1 | 2 | 20% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 3 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 6 | 2 | 2 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 12 | 3 | 3 | 25% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | B S Hughes | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | S R B Crawford | 12 | 3 | 3 | 25% |
Placed in a hurdle race from two starts. Beaten 2 1/2l by Que Sera when second of 14 at 14-1 on his hurdling debut at Towcester over 2m (soft) in December last year.
Placed in a hurdle race from two starts. Beaten 2 1/2l by Que Sera when second of 14 at 14-1 on his hurdling debut at Towcester over 2m (soft) in December last year.
| 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 | - | |
| D | Distance | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Ryan Hatch | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | N A Twiston-Davies | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
As none of these arrive here with any Graded form and just 6lb covers the likely top four in the betting on official ratings, it is probably best not to get carried away with any of the contenders. That being said, LE PREZIEN merits his place at the top of the forecast betting. He hasn't beaten anything of note in his two wins but he has done it well and his only defeat over hurdles came at the hands of Yanworth. Its'afreebee is proven on heavy going at this track and looks the most likely threat to the selection. Bigmartre and Vieux Lille also bring solid form to the table and are shortlisted.
Has won 12 hurdle races and three NH flat races from 1m 6f to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to heavy. Beaten 7l by Faugheen when second of 5 at 6-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 hurdle race in the Group 1 williamhill.com Christmas Hurdle at Kempton over 2m (good to soft) in December last year.
Has won 12 hurdle races and three NH flat races from 1m 6f to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to heavy. Beaten 7l by Faugheen when second of 5 at 6-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 hurdle race in the Group 1 williamhill.com Christmas Hurdle at Kempton over 2m (good to soft) in December last year.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 18 | 12 | 5 | 66.7% | |
| Hurdle | 18 | 12 | 5 | 66.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100% |
| C | Course | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100% |
| D | Distance | 10 | 5 | 3 | 50% |
| G | Similar Going | 6 | 4 | 2 | 66.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 22 | 15 | 5 | 68.2% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 18 | 11 | 5 | 61.1% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Sam Twiston-Davies | 21 | 15 | 4 | 71.4% |
| T | N A Twiston-Davies | 22 | 15 | 5 | 68.2% |
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 1f and 2m 2f on soft and heavy ground. Finished 12l behind Irving when last of 4 at 25-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (soft) in November last year.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 1f and 2m 2f on soft and heavy ground. Finished 12l behind Irving when last of 4 at 25-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (soft) in November last year.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 11 | 2 | 5 | 18.2% | |
| Hurdle | 11 | 2 | 5 | 18.2% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 8 | 2 | 4 | 25% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T only) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Harry Skelton | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | Dan Skelton | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Winner of two hurdle races and four chases from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to heavy, but last win was over two years ago. Pulled up at the 7th when 7-2 in the Group 1 Queen Mother Champion Chase at Cheltenham over 2m (good) in a Grade 1 chase won by Sire De Grugy in March '14 on his latest outing.
Winner of two hurdle races and four chases from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to heavy, but last win was over two years ago. Pulled up at the 7th when 7-2 in the Group 1 Queen Mother Champion Chase at Cheltenham over 2m (good) in a Grade 1 chase won by Sire De Grugy in March '14 on his latest outing.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 12 | 5 | 3 | 41.7% | |
| Hurdle | 5 | 1 | 2 | 20% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 6 | 3 | 2 | 50% |
| G | Similar Going | 5 | 4 | 0 | 80% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 12 | 5 | 3 | 41.7% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 45.5% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Andrew Tinkler | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | N J Henderson | 11 | 5 | 3 | 45.5% |
Has won six hurdle races, a NH flat race and a chase from 2m to 2m 1f on good to soft and heavy ground. Third of 11 behind Rayvin Black beaten 17l at 5-1fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Sandown over 2m (heavy) earlier this month.
Has won six hurdle races, a NH flat race and a chase from 2m to 2m 1f on good to soft and heavy ground. Third of 11 behind Rayvin Black beaten 17l at 5-1fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Sandown over 2m (heavy) earlier this month.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 19 | 7 | 4 | 36.8% | |
| Hurdle | 15 | 6 | 3 | 40% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| C | Course | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| D | Distance | 12 | 5 | 2 | 41.7% |
| G | Similar Going | 13 | 6 | 3 | 46.2% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 21 | 8 | 5 | 38.1% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 38.5% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Matt Griffiths | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | J Scott | 21 | 8 | 5 | 38.1% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
He has won four hurdle races from 2m to 2m 1f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy. A winner at 10-1 in a hurdle race at Sandown over 2m (heavy) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Sirop De Menthe by 5l.
He has won four hurdle races from 2m to 2m 1f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy. A winner at 10-1 in a hurdle race at Sandown over 2m (heavy) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Sirop De Menthe by 5l.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 17 | 4 | 6 | 23.5% | |
| Hurdle | 17 | 4 | 6 | 23.5% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 13 | 3 | 5 | 23.1% |
| G | Similar Going | 6 | 3 | 2 | 50% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 25 | 5 | 7 | 20% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Thomas Garner | 12 | 2 | 3 | 16.7% |
| T | O Sherwood | 17 | 4 | 6 | 23.5% |
Has won four hurdle races, three chases and three point-to-points from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Finished 8l behind Aristo Du Plessis when fifth of 8 at 15-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Musselburgh over 2m (good to soft).
Has won four hurdle races, three chases and three point-to-points from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Finished 8l behind Aristo Du Plessis when fifth of 8 at 15-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Musselburgh over 2m (good to soft).
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 50 | 9 | 9 | 18% | |
| Hurdle | 31 | 4 | 6 | 12.9% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 19 | 3 | 2 | 15.8% |
| G | Similar Going | 14 | 2 | 1 | 14.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 18 | 3 | 5 | 16.7% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | P Buchanan | 12 | 2 | 3 | 16.7% |
| T | S R B Crawford | 28 | 6 | 7 | 21.4% |
A race that revolves around THE NEW ONE, as conditions are unlikely to suit but he should well prove a class above these. He struggled to catch Bertimont in this 12 months ago but that rival was very well ridden that, day having nicked a lead early in the straight, and he was well on top by the end. The biggest danger could come from the Dan Skelton yard once again as Fou Et Sage clearly relishes testing conditions. Rayvin Black is a really likeable sort but may struggle to confirm form with Melodic Rendezvous, who is 13lb better off at the weights following their meeting at Sandown a few weeks ago. The former top-class Captain Conan is best watched on his return from 682 days off the track.
Has won four hurdle races and four chases from 2m 1f to 3m on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Beaten 1l by Wakanda when second of 13 at 14-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Ascot over 3m (good to soft) in December last year.
Has won four hurdle races and four chases from 2m 1f to 3m on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Beaten 1l by Wakanda when second of 13 at 14-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Ascot over 3m (good to soft) in December last year.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 17 | 8 | 2 | 47.1% | |
| Chase | 10 | 4 | 2 | 40% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| C | Course | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100% |
| D | Distance | 6 | 2 | 1 | 33.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 10 | 7 | 1 | 70% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 16 | 8 | 2 | 50% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 14.3% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Harry Cobden | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| T | P F Nicholls | 16 | 7 | 2 | 43.8% |
Winner of three hurdle races and three chases from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to soft. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Sire De Grugy when sixth of 7 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 chase in the Group 1 Betfair Tingle Creek Chase at Sandown over 1m 7f (good to soft) in December last year.
Winner of three hurdle races and three chases from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to soft. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Sire De Grugy when sixth of 7 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 chase in the Group 1 Betfair Tingle Creek Chase at Sandown over 1m 7f (good to soft) in December last year.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 36 | 6 | 9 | 16.7% | |
| Chase | 24 | 3 | 6 | 12.5% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| D | Distance | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 12 | 1 | 2 | 8.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 25 | 4 | 6 | 16% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 26 | 1 | 5 | 3.9% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Paul O'Brien | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | C L Tizzard | 36 | 6 | 9 | 16.7% |
Winner of a hurdle race and six chases from 2m 1f to 2m 7f on ground varying from good to heavy. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Village Vic when fifth of 11 on his latest outing in a Grade 3 chase in the Group 3 BetBright Handicap Chase at Cheltenham over 2m 5f (heavy).
Winner of a hurdle race and six chases from 2m 1f to 2m 7f on ground varying from good to heavy. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Village Vic when fifth of 11 on his latest outing in a Grade 3 chase in the Group 3 BetBright Handicap Chase at Cheltenham over 2m 5f (heavy).
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 41 | 7 | 11 | 17.1% | |
| Chase | 22 | 6 | 5 | 27.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 17 | 4 | 3 | 23.5% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T & P) | 25 | 6 | 7 | 24% |
| HG | Cheek Pieces | 26 | 6 | 7 | 23.1% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | G Sheehan | 19 | 5 | 7 | 26.3% |
| T | C J Mann | 41 | 7 | 11 | 17.1% |
Winner of two hurdle races and five chases from 2m 1f to 3m on soft and heavy ground, but last win was over three years ago. Pulled up at the 13th when 20-1 at Ascot over 3m (good to soft) in a chase won by Wakanda in December last year on his latest outing.
Winner of two hurdle races and five chases from 2m 1f to 3m on soft and heavy ground, but last win was over three years ago. Pulled up at the 13th when 20-1 at Ascot over 3m (good to soft) in a chase won by Wakanda in December last year on his latest outing.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 16 | 4 | 2 | 25% | |
| Chase | 15 | 4 | 2 | 26.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16.7% |
| G | Similar Going | 11 | 3 | 2 | 27.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 16 | 4 | 2 | 25% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 10% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 5 | 1 | 0 | 20% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Non Runner | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Miss V Williams | 11 | 2 | 1 | 18.2% |
He has won two hurdle races and two chases from 2m to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Unseated rider when 25-1 in the Group 3 Hennessy Gold Cup Chase at Newbury over 3m 2f (soft) in a Grade 3 chase won by Smad Place in November last year on his latest outing.
He has won two hurdle races and two chases from 2m to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Unseated rider when 25-1 in the Group 3 Hennessy Gold Cup Chase at Newbury over 3m 2f (soft) in a Grade 3 chase won by Smad Place in November last year on his latest outing.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 20 | 4 | 3 | 20% | |
| Chase | 10 | 2 | 0 | 20% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 11 | 2 | 1 | 18.2% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 23 | 4 | 3 | 17.4% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 15.4% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Ryan Hatch | 7 | 1 | 0 | 14.3% |
| T | N A Twiston-Davies | 23 | 4 | 3 | 17.4% |
Has won six hurdle races, a NH flat race and a chase from 2m 1f to 3m on ground varying from good to heavy. Third of 13 behind Wakanda beaten 1 3/4l at 6-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Ascot over 3m (good to soft) in December last year.
Has won six hurdle races, a NH flat race and a chase from 2m 1f to 3m on ground varying from good to heavy. Third of 13 behind Wakanda beaten 1 3/4l at 6-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Ascot over 3m (good to soft) in December last year.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 16 | 7 | 4 | 43.8% | |
| Chase | 8 | 1 | 3 | 12.5% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 5 | 1 | 2 | 20% |
| G | Similar Going | 7 | 4 | 0 | 57.1% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 17 | 8 | 4 | 47.1% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 50% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 5 | 2 | 1 | 40% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | T J O'Brien | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | P J Hobbs | 17 | 8 | 4 | 47.1% |
He has won two hurdle races and a chase from 2m 4f to 3m 1f on good to soft and soft ground. Fell at the 11th when 10-1 in the Group 3 Betfred Classic Chase at Warwick over 3m 5f (heavy) in a Grade 3 chase won by Russe Blanc earlier this month on his latest outing.
He has won two hurdle races and a chase from 2m 4f to 3m 1f on good to soft and soft ground. Fell at the 11th when 10-1 in the Group 3 Betfred Classic Chase at Warwick over 3m 5f (heavy) in a Grade 3 chase won by Russe Blanc earlier this month on his latest outing.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 13 | 3 | 6 | 23.1% | |
| Chase | 8 | 1 | 3 | 12.5% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 8 | 1 | 5 | 12.5% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 15 | 3 | 7 | 20% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Sam Twiston-Davies | 8 | 2 | 5 | 25% |
| T | N A Twiston-Davies | 15 | 3 | 7 | 20% |
Winner of a hurdle race, three chases and a point-to-point from 2m 6f to 3m 5f on good to soft and soft ground. Fell when 66-1 in the Group 3 Crabbie's Grand National Chase at Aintree over 4m 3f (good to soft) in a Grade 3 chase won by Many Clouds in April last year on his latest outing. Having his first run for a new stable today.
Winner of a hurdle race, three chases and a point-to-point from 2m 6f to 3m 5f on good to soft and soft ground. Fell when 66-1 in the Group 3 Crabbie's Grand National Chase at Aintree over 4m 3f (good to soft) in a Grade 3 chase won by Many Clouds in April last year on his latest outing. Having his first run for a new stable today.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 17 | 4 | 4 | 23.5% | |
| Chase | 12 | 3 | 2 | 25% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| D | Distance | 7 | 2 | 1 | 28.6% |
| G | Similar Going | 6 | 1 | 2 | 16.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (V only) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | B Hughes | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Jim Best | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
Has won eight hurdle races and a chase from 2m 4f to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to heavy. Beaten 8l by Thistlecrack when second of 8 at 11-4 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 hurdle race in the Group 1 JLT Long Walk Hurdle at Ascot over 3m (good to soft) in December last year.
Has won eight hurdle races and a chase from 2m 4f to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to heavy. Beaten 8l by Thistlecrack when second of 8 at 11-4 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 hurdle race in the Group 1 JLT Long Walk Hurdle at Ascot over 3m (good to soft) in December last year.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 37 | 8 | 12 | 21.6% | |
| Chase | 10 | 1 | 4 | 10% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 16 | 1 | 5 | 6.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 16 | 5 | 7 | 31.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 32 | 8 | 9 | 25% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 31 | 7 | 12 | 22.6% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | J Reveley | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | Nick Williams | 37 | 8 | 12 | 21.6% |
Has won two hurdle races, five chases and a point-to-point from 2m 4f to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to heavy, but last win was over two years ago. Third of 10 behind Seventh Sky beaten 13l at 8-1 on his latest outing in a chase here over 2m 7f (heavy) in December last year.
Has won two hurdle races, five chases and a point-to-point from 2m 4f to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to heavy, but last win was over two years ago. Third of 10 behind Seventh Sky beaten 13l at 8-1 on his latest outing in a chase here over 2m 7f (heavy) in December last year.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 31 | 7 | 6 | 22.6% | |
| Chase | 21 | 5 | 3 | 23.8% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| C | Course | 5 | 1 | 2 | 20% |
| D | Distance | 8 | 1 | 2 | 12.5% |
| G | Similar Going | 12 | 5 | 3 | 41.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 31 | 7 | 6 | 22.6% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 22.2% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 8 | 1 | 1 | 12.5% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Danny Cook | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | Mrs S J Smith | 31 | 7 | 6 | 22.6% |
Has won nine chases from 2m 4f to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to soft. Third of 6 behind Presented beaten 9l at 10-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Ayr over 3m (heavy) earlier this month. Runs from 5lb out of handicap.
Has won nine chases from 2m 4f to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to soft. Third of 6 behind Presented beaten 9l at 10-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Ayr over 3m (heavy) earlier this month. Runs from 5lb out of handicap.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 30 | 9 | 4 | 30% | |
| Chase | 21 | 9 | 4 | 42.9% | |
| 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) | 27 | 8 | 4 | 29.6% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Harry Challoner | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | M Todhunter | 30 | 9 | 4 | 30% |
Winner of two hurdle races, two chases and a point-to-point from 2m 4f to 3m on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Finished 10l behind Presented when fourth of 6 at 13-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Ayr over 3m (heavy) earlier this month.
Winner of two hurdle races, two chases and a point-to-point from 2m 4f to 3m on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Finished 10l behind Presented when fourth of 6 at 13-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Ayr over 3m (heavy) earlier this month.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 19 | 5 | 3 | 26.3% | |
| Chase | 11 | 2 | 2 | 18.2% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 5 | 2 | 0 | 40% |
| G | Similar Going | 11 | 3 | 2 | 27.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T & P) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| HG | Cheek Pieces | 5 | 2 | 0 | 40% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | A W Short | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | S R B Crawford | 19 | 5 | 3 | 26.3% |
Winner of two hurdle races, three chases and a point-to-point from 2m 4f to 4m 1f on good to soft and soft ground. Pulled up 4 out when 11-1 at Uttoxeter over 3m 2f (good) in a chase won by Shuil Royale in June last year on his latest outing. Having his first run for a new stable today.
Winner of two hurdle races, three chases and a point-to-point from 2m 4f to 4m 1f on good to soft and soft ground. Pulled up 4 out when 11-1 at Uttoxeter over 3m 2f (good) in a chase won by Shuil Royale in June last year on his latest outing. Having his first run for a new stable today.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 17 | 5 | 4 | 29.4% | |
| Chase | 13 | 3 | 4 | 23.1% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 7 | 2 | 3 | 28.6% |
| G | Similar Going | 8 | 2 | 2 | 25% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (P only) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Harry Skelton | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| T | P Bowen | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
Virak has been in excellent form this season and was an emphatic winner when last tried on this track, but he and easy course winner Seventh Sky have plenty of weight to contend with. FINGAL BAY was behind Virak at Ascot last time, but he gets a 1lb pull for being beaten less than a length by that rival and will be better suited by a slog in the mud than some of these. Reve De Sivola has never been quite as good over fences as he is over hurdles, but a 21lb lower mark over these obstacles would give him every chance, as he was a battling second in Grade 1 company over timber last time. Three of the last four winners of this have been sent off at 16-1 or bigger, so perhaps Nigel Twiston-Davies' duo of Splash Of Ginge and Algernon Pazham warrant a second glance.
REVE DE SIVOLA last ran over fences in 2011, but he has since made up into a very smart hurdler, and it looks quite a shrewd move from connections now trying to exploit his much lower chase mark. He hasn't always been the most economical of jumpers, but providing that holds out, he should prove very competitive in ground he revels in. Virak, Fingal Bay and Katenko are just a few alternatives.
He has won two hurdle races, a NH flat race and a chase from 2m to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to soft - heavy. Beaten 5l by Throthethatch when second of 7 at 3-1fav on his latest outing in a chase here over 2m 3f (heavy) in December last year.
He has won two hurdle races, a NH flat race and a chase from 2m to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to soft - heavy. Beaten 5l by Throthethatch when second of 7 at 3-1fav on his latest outing in a chase here over 2m 3f (heavy) in December last year.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 22 | 3 | 3 | 13.6% | |
| Chase | 8 | 1 | 1 | 12.5% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| C | Course | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 14 | 1 | 5 | 7.1% |
| G | Similar Going | 19 | 3 | 6 | 15.8% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 28 | 4 | 7 | 14.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | B Hughes | 11 | 1 | 2 | 9.1% |
| T | James Moffatt | 22 | 3 | 3 | 13.6% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
Successful in a NH flat race and a point-to-point at 2m and 3m on heavy ground, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 1 1/2l by Gold Opera when second of 6 at 2-1jt-fav on his latest outing in a chase at Newcastle over 2m (heavy) in December last year.
Successful in a NH flat race and a point-to-point at 2m and 3m on heavy ground, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 1 1/2l by Gold Opera when second of 6 at 2-1jt-fav on his latest outing in a chase at Newcastle over 2m (heavy) in December last year.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0% | |
| Chase | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 8 | 1 | 4 | 12.5% |
| G | Similar Going | 6 | 1 | 3 | 16.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 6 | 1 | 3 | 16.7% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | P Buchanan | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| T | Miss Lucinda V Russell | 8 | 1 | 4 | 12.5% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on soft ground, but that win was over two years ago. Beaten 4l by Cloonacool when second of 8 at 11-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Ludlow over 2m (heavy) earlier this month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on soft ground, but that win was over two years ago. Beaten 4l by Cloonacool when second of 8 at 11-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Ludlow over 2m (heavy) earlier this month.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 12 | 1 | 5 | 8.3% | |
| Chase | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| C | Course | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% |
| D | Distance | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20% |
| G | Similar Going | 10 | 1 | 3 | 10% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (P only) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | T J O'Brien | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | H D Daly | 14 | 1 | 5 | 7.1% |
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 1f on soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Unseated rider when 3-1fav at Catterick over 2m (soft) in a chase won by Cloudy Joker earlier this month on his latest outing.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 1f on soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Unseated rider when 3-1fav at Catterick over 2m (soft) in a chase won by Cloudy Joker earlier this month on his latest outing.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 26 | 2 | 5 | 7.7% | |
| Chase | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 17 | 1 | 4 | 5.9% |
| G | Similar Going | 13 | 2 | 2 | 15.4% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 20 | 2 | 4 | 10% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 19 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Kielan Woods | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | A M Hales | 18 | 1 | 4 | 5.6% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
He has won a hurdle race and two chases from 2m 1f to 2m 3f on good and good to soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 12l by Long John when second of 6 at 15-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Exeter over 2m 3f (heavy) in December last year.
He has won a hurdle race and two chases from 2m 1f to 2m 3f on good and good to soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 12l by Long John when second of 6 at 15-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Exeter over 2m 3f (heavy) in December last year.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 27 | 3 | 6 | 11.1% | |
| Chase | 9 | 2 | 2 | 22.2% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 13 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 13 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (V only) | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 11.1% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 9 | 1 | 4 | 11.1% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Sam Twiston-Davies | 21 | 3 | 5 | 14.3% |
| T | N A Twiston-Davies | 30 | 3 | 7 | 10% |
Winner of four hurdle races and a chase from 2m to 2m 3f on soft ground. Third of 5 behind Chankillo beaten 27l at 11-4 on his latest outing in a chase at Market Rasen over 2m 1f (soft) in December last year.
Winner of four hurdle races and a chase from 2m to 2m 3f on soft ground. Third of 5 behind Chankillo beaten 27l at 11-4 on his latest outing in a chase at Market Rasen over 2m 1f (soft) in December last year.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 26 | 4 | 7 | 15.4% | |
| Chase | 11 | 1 | 3 | 9.1% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| C | Course | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 15 | 2 | 3 | 13.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 19 | 4 | 5 | 21.1% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T & B) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| HG | Blinkers | 14 | 3 | 3 | 21.4% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 13 | 2 | 5 | 15.4% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 20 | 3 | 6 | 15% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Aidan Coleman | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | D McCain Jnr | 26 | 4 | 7 | 15.4% |
Winner of seven chases from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. A winner at 4-1 in a chase at Uttoxeter over 2m (heavy) on his latest outing in December last year, beating Capilla by 4l.
Winner of seven chases from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. A winner at 4-1 in a chase at Uttoxeter over 2m (heavy) on his latest outing in December last year, beating Capilla by 4l.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 26 | 7 | 5 | 26.9% | |
| Chase | 24 | 7 | 5 | 29.2% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 18 | 5 | 3 | 27.8% |
| G | Similar Going | 13 | 4 | 1 | 30.8% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T & P) | 4 | 3 | 0 | 75% |
| HG | Cheek Pieces | 13 | 4 | 4 | 30.8% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | F de Giles | 18 | 7 | 3 | 38.9% |
| T | T R Gretton | 27 | 7 | 5 | 25.9% |
Little Jimmy continues on an upward curve and cannot be ruled out, despite an 11lb rise for his recent distance success in the mud at Uttoxeter. However, preference is for ISLAND CONFUSION, who took a big forward step when second at Newcastle last time and is expected to remain competitive following a 3lb rise. Morning Royalty and Goohar have claims if building on their latest efforts and are others worthy of shortlist inclusion.
MORNING ROYALTY lost no caste in defeat when chasing home an improver over further at this venue in December and has sound prospects of regaining the winning thread off the same mark here. Goohar and Crafty Roberto are others worthy of respect.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m and 2m 3f on soft ground. Beaten 1 1/4l by Bigmartre when second of 10 at 6-5fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m (heavy) in December last year.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m and 2m 3f on soft ground. Beaten 1 1/4l by Bigmartre when second of 10 at 6-5fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m (heavy) in December last year.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 3 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% | |
| Hurdle | 3 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| C | Course | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| D | Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| G | Similar Going | 4 | 2 | 2 | 50% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 7 | 2 | 4 | 28.6% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Danny Cook | 3 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% |
| T | Mrs S J Smith | 7 | 2 | 4 | 28.6% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
Successful in two NH flat races at 1m 6f and 1m 7f on soft and heavy ground. Beaten a short head by After Hours when second of 11 at 11-4fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m (heavy) in December last year.
Successful in two NH flat races at 1m 6f and 1m 7f on soft and heavy ground. Beaten a short head by After Hours when second of 11 at 11-4fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m (heavy) in December last year.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Harry Skelton | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| T | Dan Skelton | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
Successful in a NH flat race and a point-to-point at 2m and 3m on soft ground. Well beaten at 6-1 behind Buveur D'air when fourth of 12 on his hurdling debut at Newbury over 2m (soft) in November last year.
Successful in a NH flat race and a point-to-point at 2m and 3m on soft ground. Well beaten at 6-1 behind Buveur D'air when fourth of 12 on his hurdling debut at Newbury over 2m (soft) in November last year.
| 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 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 3 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | P J Brennan | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| T | T R George | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
Unplaced in all five starts. Fell at the last when 100-1 at Ayr over 2m 4f (heavy) in a maiden hurdle race won by Bigirononhiship earlier this month on his latest outing.
Unplaced in all five starts. Fell at the last when 100-1 at Ayr over 2m 4f (heavy) in a maiden hurdle race won by Bigirononhiship earlier this month on his latest outing.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (H only) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | A W Short | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | S R B Crawford | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Placed in a NH flat race from three starts. Finished 11l behind Ephraim when fourth of 8 at 12-1 on his hurdling debut at Doncaster over 3m (soft) in December last year.
Placed in a NH flat race from three starts. Finished 11l behind Ephraim when fourth of 8 at 12-1 on his hurdling debut at Doncaster over 3m (soft) in December last year.
| 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 | - | |
| Similar Going | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | B S Hughes | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | J M Jefferson | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on heavy ground. Fell 2 out when 5-1 at Sedgefield over 2m 4f (heavy) in a hurdle race won by Point The Way in December last year on his latest outing.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on heavy ground. Fell 2 out when 5-1 at Sedgefield over 2m 4f (heavy) in a hurdle race won by Point The Way in December last year on his latest outing.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 9 | 1 | 4 | 11.1% | |
| Hurdle | 9 | 1 | 4 | 11.1% | |
| 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 (H only) | 8 | 1 | 3 | 12.5% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 11.1% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Sam Twiston-Davies | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | D McCain Jnr | 13 | 1 | 7 | 7.7% |
Placed in a hurdle race from two starts. Beaten 24l by Its'afreebee when second of 7 at 33-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (heavy) in December last year.
Placed in a hurdle race from two starts. Beaten 24l by Its'afreebee when second of 7 at 33-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (heavy) in December last year.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Ryan Hatch | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | N A Twiston-Davies | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
Placed in a NH flat race from four starts. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Vieux Lille when seventh of 17 on his hurdling debut at Exeter over 2m 1f (heavy) in December last year.
Placed in a NH flat race from four starts. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Vieux Lille when seventh of 17 on his hurdling debut at Exeter over 2m 1f (heavy) in December last year.
| 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 | |||||
| HG | Today (B only) | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Paul O'Brien | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | C L Tizzard | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
Placed in a NH flat race from four starts. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Final Nudge when fourth of 6 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Bangor over 2m 1f (heavy) in November last year.
Placed in a NH flat race from four starts. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Final Nudge when fourth of 6 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Bangor over 2m 1f (heavy) in November last year.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Callum Whillans | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | Miss V Williams | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
VINTAGE CLOUDS romped to a nine-length victory from Baratineur over track and trip on soft ground in November and although he was beaten into second under a penalty over 2m here last time, it may have been the shorter trip, rather than the penalty, that was responsible for his downfall. Better is expected from the Sue Smith representative now he's stepped back up in distance and he shades the vote ahead of Raise A Spark, who was firmly in contention until clipping heels with a rival at Sedgefield latest.
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