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Temperature: 2.7° - 11.5°
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Forecast: Light showers
Temperature: 2.7° - 11.5°
Rainfall: 1.10mm
Wind: 11.4 mph SW
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Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m and 2m 3f on good ground. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 2-1fav at Chepstow over 2m 3f (good) earlier this month, beating Bishops Court by 15l. Carries a 7lb penalty today for that success.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m and 2m 3f on good ground. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 2-1fav at Chepstow over 2m 3f (good) earlier this month, beating Bishops Court by 15l. Carries a 7lb penalty today for that success.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% | |
| Hurdle | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 7 | 2 | 1 | 28.6% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Jamie Bargary | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| T | N A Twiston-Davies | 7 | 2 | 1 | 28.6% |
Placed in a hurdle race from four NH starts. Third of 5 behind San Telm beaten 12l at 9-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Market Rasen over 2m 7f (soft) earlier this month.
Placed in a hurdle race from four NH starts. Third of 5 behind San Telm beaten 12l at 9-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Market Rasen over 2m 7f (soft) earlier this month.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 10 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 7 | 2 | 0 | 28.6% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Michael Heard | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | S Gollings | 10 | 2 | 2 | 20% |
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m on good ground. Well beaten at 9-1 behind Taweyla when 12th of 13 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kempton over 2m (soft) last month.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m on good ground. Well beaten at 9-1 behind Taweyla when 12th of 13 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kempton over 2m (soft) last month.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 6 | 1 | 2 | 16.7% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Mikey Hamill | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | K C Bailey | 6 | 1 | 2 | 16.7% |
Placed in a hurdle race from 11 NH starts. Third of 6 behind Tanit River beaten 39l at 28-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Bangor over 2m 4f (heavy) earlier this month.
Placed in a hurdle race from 11 NH starts. Third of 6 behind Tanit River beaten 39l at 28-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Bangor over 2m 4f (heavy) earlier this month.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Thomas Cheesman | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Tim Vaughan | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Winner of two hurdle races, two chases and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to soft to heavy, but last win was over three years ago. Well beaten at 14-1 when fifth of 12 on his latest outing in a chase at Cheltenham over 2m 5f (soft) in December '12.
Winner of two hurdle races, two chases and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to soft to heavy, but last win was over three years ago. Well beaten at 14-1 when fifth of 12 on his latest outing in a chase at Cheltenham over 2m 5f (soft) in December '12.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 12 | 4 | 2 | 33.3% | |
| Hurdle | 3 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 12 | 4 | 2 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 37.5% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 7 | 2 | 2 | 28.6% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Toby Wheeler | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Ian Williams | 13 | 4 | 2 | 30.8% |
A winner of a point-to-point at 3m on soft ground. Well beaten at 8-1 behind Hope's Wishes when fourth of 6 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Plumpton over 2m 2f (soft) earlier this month.
A winner of a point-to-point at 3m on soft ground. Well beaten at 8-1 behind Hope's Wishes when fourth of 6 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Plumpton over 2m 2f (soft) earlier this month.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16.7% | |
| Hurdle | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (P only) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | W Featherstone | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | D G Bridgwater | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
A winner of a point-to-point at 3m. Beaten 18l behind Chic Theatre at 200-1 when eighth of 15 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Doncaster over 2m 1f (good) last month.
A winner of a point-to-point at 3m. Beaten 18l behind Chic Theatre at 200-1 when eighth of 15 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Doncaster over 2m 1f (good) last month.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 6 | 1 | 0 | 16.7% | |
| Hurdle | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Similar Going | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 6 | 1 | 0 | 16.7% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Tom Humphries | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | C E Longsdon | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 3f on good to soft ground, but that win was over three years ago. Pulled up 4 out when 20-1 at Exeter over 2m 3f (good to soft) in a hurdle race won by Flying Light in March last year on his latest outing.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 3f on good to soft ground, but that win was over three years ago. Pulled up 4 out when 20-1 at Exeter over 2m 3f (good to soft) in a hurdle race won by Flying Light in March last year on his latest outing.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% | |
| Hurdle | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (H only) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Charlie Hammond | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | A E Jessop | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
Unplaced in all 11 starts. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Agapanthus when sixth of 8 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Uttoxeter over 2m (good) in October '14.
Unplaced in all 11 starts. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Agapanthus when sixth of 8 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Uttoxeter over 2m (good) in October '14.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Similar Going | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Graham Carson | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Mrs L Williamson | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m, but that win was over five years ago. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Champagne Chaser when fifth of 10 on his latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (soft) earlier this month.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m, but that win was over five years ago. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Champagne Chaser when fifth of 10 on his latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (soft) earlier this month.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 12 | 0 | 3 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 12 | 0 | 3 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 14 | 1 | 2 | 7.1% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Shane Quinlan | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | M C Banks | 16 | 1 | 3 | 6.3% |
After winning so easily at Chepstow on Thursday, FLORRIE BOY can be supported to defy his 7lb penalty and make it back-to-back wins. That contest was arguably stronger than this one and the only concern is the short gap between the races. Caged Lightning is still comparatively unexposed and he should be capable of making his presence felt. Lakeshore Lady returns to her best trip having struggled over 2m and 3m recently.
Very hard to get away from FLORRIE BOY, who returned from a break to notch an easy win at Chepstow last week and looks well treated under a 7 lb penalty. Definitly Grey is a possible improver now switching his attentions to handicaps for the Charlie Longsdon team and could be the one to give the selection most to do ahead of Steve Gollings' Caged Lightning.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m on soft and heavy ground. Well beaten at 12-1 behind Flying Angel when fifth of 14 on his latest outing in a Grade 3 hurdle race in the Group 3 Imperial Cup Handicap Hurdle at Sandown over 2m (soft) earlier this month. Has won at Taunton and Huntingdon this season.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m on soft and heavy ground. Well beaten at 12-1 behind Flying Angel when fifth of 14 on his latest outing in a Grade 3 hurdle race in the Group 3 Imperial Cup Handicap Hurdle at Sandown over 2m (soft) earlier this month. Has won at Taunton and Huntingdon this season.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 6 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% | |
| Hurdle | 6 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| C | Course | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| D | Distance | 5 | 2 | 0 | 40% |
| G | Similar Going | 7 | 2 | 0 | 28.6% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 7 | 2 | 0 | 28.6% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | R Johnson | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% |
| T | P J Hobbs | 6 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
Placed in a NH flat race from three starts. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Rock On Oscar when sixth of 11 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Doncaster over 2m 3f (good to soft) last month.
Placed in a NH flat race from three starts. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Rock On Oscar when sixth of 11 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Doncaster over 2m 3f (good to soft) last month.
| 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 | - | |
| D | Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | R P McLernon | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | Jonjo O'Neill | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Placed in a hurdle race and a point-to-point from four starts. Well beaten at 5-1 behind Baratineur when fifth of 14 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Plumpton over 2m (soft) last month.
Placed in a hurdle race and a point-to-point from four starts. Well beaten at 5-1 behind Baratineur when fifth of 14 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Plumpton over 2m (soft) last month.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 2 | 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) | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Jake Hodson | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | D G Bridgwater | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
Well beaten at 33-1 behind Cardinal Walter when 17th of 18 on his NH debut in a maiden hurdle race at Doncaster over 2m (soft) in December '14.
Well beaten at 33-1 behind Cardinal Walter when 17th of 18 on his NH debut in a maiden hurdle race at Doncaster over 2m (soft) in December '14.
| 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 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 15 | 3 | 3 | 20% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 26 | 4 | 6 | 15.4% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 18 | 3 | 5 | 16.7% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Trevor Whelan | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | M H Tompkins | 30 | 5 | 6 | 16.7% |
Beaten 3 1/2l behind Mary Le Bow at 11-1 when 10th of 12 on his latest outing at Wolverhampton over 1m 1f last month.
Beaten 3 1/2l behind Mary Le Bow at 11-1 when 10th of 12 on his latest outing at Wolverhampton over 1m 1f last month.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hurdle | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 9 | 1 | 1 | 11.1% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Kielan Woods | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Ian Williams | 10 | 1 | 2 | 10% |
Finished 12l behind Verismo when sixth of 7 at 125-1 on his latest outing at Wolverhampton over 1m 4f in March last year. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Jo Hughes.
Finished 12l behind Verismo when sixth of 7 at 125-1 on his latest outing at Wolverhampton over 1m 4f in March last year. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Jo Hughes.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hurdle | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Jamie Bargary | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | S Lycett | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
ALLEE BLEUE has to shoulder a double penalty but he was a highly respectable fifth from a mark of 135 in the Imperial Cup earlier in the month. His wins in novice company are also of a decent standard and he should prove very hard to beat. Mahlers Star was very disappointing last time but would be a danger if he bounces back to the form which saw him finish second on his hurdling debut. Easy Street must be better than what he has shown in two starts since joining this yard and it would be dangerous to completely dismiss his claims.
It was a fair novice hurdle in which MAHLERS STAR was runner-up on debut in this sphere at Towcester and, though he failed to build on that next time, he's well worth another chance. Indeed, David Bridgwater's charge receives 12 lb from likely favourite Allee Bleue, which tilts the scales in his favour. Easy Street will be of greater interest when switched to handicaps.
Successful in two chases at 2m 4f and 2m 7f on good and heavy ground. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 13-8fav at Leicester over 2m 4f (heavy) earlier this month, beating One For The Boss by 32l. Has won twice at Leicester this season.
Successful in two chases at 2m 4f and 2m 7f on good and heavy ground. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 13-8fav at Leicester over 2m 4f (heavy) earlier this month, beating One For The Boss by 32l. Has won twice at Leicester this season.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 7 | 2 | 0 | 28.6% | |
| Chase | 4 | 2 | 0 | 50% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 7 | 1 | 0 | 14.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 3 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 25% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Conor Shoemark | 4 | 2 | 0 | 50% |
| T | F O'Brien | 9 | 2 | 1 | 22.2% |
He has won two hurdle races and a point-to-point from 2m 3f to 3m on good ground. Beaten 18l by Wintered Well when second of 3 at 13-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Doncaster over 3m (soft) earlier this month.
He has won two hurdle races and a point-to-point from 2m 3f to 3m on good ground. Beaten 18l by Wintered Well when second of 3 at 13-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Doncaster over 3m (soft) earlier this month.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 18 | 3 | 4 | 16.7% | |
| Chase | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 5 | 1 | 0 | 20% |
| G | Similar Going | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 21 | 3 | 5 | 14.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 20% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Trevor Whelan | 15 | 2 | 4 | 13.3% |
| T | N B King | 19 | 2 | 5 | 10.5% |
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 4f on good to soft and heavy ground, but last win was over two years ago. Pulled up at the 3rd when 80-1 at Fakenham over 3m (good) in a chase won by Bon Chic earlier this month on his latest outing.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 4f on good to soft and heavy ground, but last win was over two years ago. Pulled up at the 3rd when 80-1 at Fakenham over 3m (good) in a chase won by Bon Chic earlier this month on his latest outing.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 30 | 2 | 3 | 6.7% | |
| Chase | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 21 | 2 | 3 | 9.5% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (B only) | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 13 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | D Crosse | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | J R Cornwall | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
At these weights, TROIKA STEPPES and Mercers Court are closely matched but the former is much more progressive. He could hardly have been more impressive when winning a handicap from a mark of 113 at Leicester last time and there is likely to be more improvement to come. Mercers Court is far from a regular winner but he has 44lb in hand over The Jugopolist based on official ratings.
A clear round should be more than enough for TROIKA STEPPES, who has only the out-of-form Mercers Court to beat.
She has won a hurdle race, a NH flat race and two chases from 2m to 3m on good and good to soft ground. A winner at 2-1 in a chase at Southwell over 3m (good) on her latest outing in September last year, beating Urcalin by 15l. Has also won at Worcester this season.
She has won a hurdle race, a NH flat race and two chases from 2m to 3m on good and good to soft ground. A winner at 2-1 in a chase at Southwell over 3m (good) on her latest outing in September last year, beating Urcalin by 15l. Has also won at Worcester this season.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 9 | 3 | 4 | 33.3% | |
| Chase | 3 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 5 | 1 | 2 | 20% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 4 | 2 | 1 | 50% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | M J Quinlan | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | N P Mulholland | 8 | 3 | 3 | 37.5% |
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 1f on soft ground. Finished 9l behind Ericht when fourth of 11 at 14-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Kempton over 2m 4f (good to soft) last month.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 1f on soft ground. Finished 9l behind Ericht when fourth of 11 at 14-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Kempton over 2m 4f (good to soft) last month.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 11 | 2 | 2 | 18.2% | |
| Chase | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 11 | 2 | 2 | 18.2% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T only) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | D A Jacob | 6 | 2 | 1 | 33.3% |
| T | C L Tizzard | 11 | 2 | 2 | 18.2% |
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m and 2m 3f on soft ground. A winner at 5-2 in a chase at Doncaster over 2m 3f (soft) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Oscar O'scar by 11l.
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m and 2m 3f on soft ground. A winner at 5-2 in a chase at Doncaster over 2m 3f (soft) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Oscar O'scar by 11l.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 5 | 2 | 0 | 40% | |
| Chase | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 5 | 2 | 0 | 40% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 6 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | J Reveley | 6 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| T | K G Reveley | 6 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
He has won a hurdle race and two chases from 2m to 2m 1f on good ground. Finished 11l behind My Brother Sylvest when fourth of 6 at 4-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Taunton over 2m 2f (good) earlier this month.
He has won a hurdle race and two chases from 2m to 2m 1f on good ground. Finished 11l behind My Brother Sylvest when fourth of 6 at 4-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Taunton over 2m 2f (good) earlier this month.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 41 | 3 | 12 | 7.3% | |
| Chase | 29 | 2 | 9 | 6.9% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 8 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 18 | 0 | 7 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T & P) | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| HG | Cheek Pieces | 17 | 1 | 1 | 5.9% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 16.7% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 22 | 1 | 4 | 4.6% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | A Tinkler | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | D L Williams | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m 4f and 2m 5f on soft ground. A winner at 7-4 in a chase over this course and distance (soft) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Albatros De Guye by 8l.
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m 4f and 2m 5f on soft ground. A winner at 7-4 in a chase over this course and distance (soft) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Albatros De Guye by 8l.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 13 | 2 | 3 | 15.4% | |
| Chase | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 3 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% |
| C | Course | 4 | 2 | 2 | 50% |
| D | Distance | 7 | 1 | 3 | 14.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 13 | 2 | 3 | 15.4% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 13 | 2 | 3 | 15.4% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Mr J Nixon | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| T | T Symonds | 13 | 2 | 3 | 15.4% |
Midnight Monty is sure to prove popular, making the long trip south from Redcar following his impressive success at Doncaster last month. However, INDIAN STREAM looked a mare on the upgrade when winning easily at Southwell in September and she has the scope for considerable further progress over fences after only three starts in this code so far. Alberto's Dream didn't win much of a race here last time but warrants respect nonetheless.
MIDNIGHT MONTY showed the benefit of his initial run over fences when making a winning handicap debut in fine style at Doncaster 24 days ago. The runner-up has won since and, though he's been hit with an 11 lb rise, the lightly-raced 6-y-o is taken to follow up here. Dusky Lark is just 1 lb above his last winning hurdles mark and is feared most, ahead of recent C&D winner Alberto's Dream.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good ground. Well beaten at 150-1 behind Ivanovich Gorbatov when last of 15 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 hurdle race in the Group 1 JCB Triumph Hurdle at Cheltenham over 2m 1f (good) earlier this month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good ground. Well beaten at 150-1 behind Ivanovich Gorbatov when last of 15 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 hurdle race in the Group 1 JCB Triumph Hurdle at Cheltenham over 2m 1f (good) earlier this month.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20% | |
| Hurdle | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| C | Course | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| D | Distance | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| G | Similar Going | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 9 | 1 | 0 | 11.1% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Michael Heard | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | J Ryan | 23 | 3 | 2 | 13% |
Placed in two hurdle races from four NH starts (latest flat win was last month). Well beaten at 20-1 behind Who Dares Wins when fifth of 6 on his latest NH outing in a Grade 2 hurdle race in the Group 2 bet365 Summit Juvenile Hurdle at Doncaster over 2m 1f (heavy) in December last year.
Placed in two hurdle races from four NH starts (latest flat win was last month). Well beaten at 20-1 behind Who Dares Wins when fifth of 6 on his latest NH outing in a Grade 2 hurdle race in the Group 2 bet365 Summit Juvenile Hurdle at Doncaster over 2m 1f (heavy) in December last year.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Similar Going | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 10 | 0 | 4 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | W Featherstone | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | N B King | 7 | 1 | 3 | 14.3% |
Placed in two hurdle races from two starts. Third of 13 behind Berland beaten 4 1/2l at 11-4 on his latest NH outing in a hurdle race at Catterick over 2m (soft) in December last year. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with R A Fahey.
Placed in two hurdle races from two starts. Third of 13 behind Berland beaten 4 1/2l at 11-4 on his latest NH outing in a hurdle race at Catterick over 2m (soft) in December last year. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with R A Fahey.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 19 | 0 | 8 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Trevor Whelan | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | N B King | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
Placed in three hurdle races from six NH starts. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Bingo D'olivate when sixth of 7 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Newbury over 2m (soft) earlier this month.
Placed in three hurdle races from six NH starts. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Bingo D'olivate when sixth of 7 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Newbury over 2m (soft) earlier this month.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | R Johnson | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | Jonjo O'Neill | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Placed in two hurdle races from three NH starts. Beaten 15l by Gwafa when second of 13 at 7-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Fakenham over 2m (soft) in January.
Placed in two hurdle races from three NH starts. Beaten 15l by Gwafa when second of 13 at 7-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Fakenham over 2m (soft) in January.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 7 | 1 | 3 | 14.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T & P) | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| HG | Cheek Pieces | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | G B Watters | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| T | C E Longsdon | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
Placed in a hurdle race from two starts. Beaten 2 3/4l by Centurius when second of 7 at 5-4jt-fav on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race over this course and distance (soft) earlier this month.
Placed in a hurdle race from two starts. Beaten 2 3/4l by Centurius when second of 7 at 5-4jt-fav on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race over this course and distance (soft) earlier this month.
| 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 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | D A Jacob | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | N J Henderson | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
RED HAMMER is the one who immediately jumps off the paper. Nicky Henderson's charge has so far failed to justify his tall reputation, disappointing favourite-backers at Ludlow and at this venue since arriving from Franc, but he wasn't without promise in each of those outings and makes his handicap debut off a very low mark this afternoon. Consortium has been in really good form on the level of late and warrants serious respect now returned to NH duty, while Big McIntosh should find this easier than the Grade One Triumph Hurdle he contested last time.
RED HAMMER showed marked improvement second time over hurdles when runner-up over C&D, and he could prove his opening mark all wrong on handicap debut. Magic Dancer is another who could be leniently treated, and looks the main danger.
Placed in a hurdle race and a chase from eight starts. Third of 5 behind Un Noble beaten 50l at 7-4fav on his latest outing in a chase at Southwell over 2m 4f (soft) in December last year.
Placed in a hurdle race and a chase from eight starts. Third of 5 behind Un Noble beaten 50l at 7-4fav on his latest outing in a chase at Southwell over 2m 4f (soft) in December last year.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Chase | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | T Messenger | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | Mrs Caroline Bailey | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
A winner of a chase at 2m 4f on soft ground. Pulled up 2 out when 5-2fav at Stratford over 2m 5f (soft) in a chase won by Ballyvaughn earlier this month on her latest outing.
A winner of a chase at 2m 4f on soft ground. Pulled up 2 out when 5-2fav at Stratford over 2m 5f (soft) in a chase won by Ballyvaughn earlier this month on her latest outing.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 14 | 1 | 2 | 7.1% | |
| Chase | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| D | Distance | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 12 | 1 | 1 | 8.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 16 | 1 | 2 | 6.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Kielan Woods | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | G P Mcpherson | 16 | 1 | 2 | 6.3% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
He has won a hurdle race and three chases from 2m 1f to 3m on ground varying from good to heavy. Third of 6 behind Miss Dimples beaten 4l at 7-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Fakenham over 2m 5f (good) earlier this month.
He has won a hurdle race and three chases from 2m 1f to 3m on ground varying from good to heavy. Third of 6 behind Miss Dimples beaten 4l at 7-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Fakenham over 2m 5f (good) earlier this month.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 42 | 4 | 5 | 9.5% | |
| Chase | 30 | 3 | 3 | 10% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 7 | 1 | 0 | 14.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 32 | 3 | 5 | 9.4% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 40 | 4 | 5 | 10% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 30 | 4 | 3 | 13.3% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 35 | 4 | 3 | 11.4% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Miss P Fuller | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | D L Williams | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
Placed in a point-to-point from 21 starts. Beaten 20l behind Visible Light at 25-1 when seventh of 11 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Towcester over 2m 3f (soft) earlier this month.
Placed in a point-to-point from 21 starts. Beaten 20l behind Visible Light at 25-1 when seventh of 11 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Towcester over 2m 3f (soft) earlier this month.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Chase | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Similar Going | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T only) | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 5 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Lee Edwards | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Miss C Dyson | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 1f on soft ground, but that win was over three years ago. Third of 6 behind Bon Chic beaten a distance at 40-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Fakenham over 3m (good) earlier this month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 1f on soft ground, but that win was over three years ago. Third of 6 behind Bon Chic beaten a distance at 40-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Fakenham over 3m (good) earlier this month.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 52 | 1 | 8 | 1.9% | |
| Chase | 38 | 0 | 7 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 24 | 1 | 1 | 4.2% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 53 | 1 | 8 | 1.9% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 10% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 39 | 1 | 6 | 2.6% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Graham Carson | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | M C Chapman | 42 | 0 | 7 | 0% |
SMARTMAX disappointed favourite-backers at Southwell in December but clearly doesn't handle soft ground and a much-improved performance is anticipated here. A short-head second off 1lb lower at Warwick (good to soft) two starts ago, Caroline Bailey's charge is a big player on that line of form. Pandy Wells is the sole course winner in the field and joins the sole distance winner Petit Ecuyer on the shortlist.
PETIT ECUYER has never been one to place maximum faith in, but the whole field has questions to answer and he may prove the best option following a more encouraging effort at Fakenham recently. Smartmax and Pandy Wells should also have a say in matters if back to anywhere near their best.
Half-brother to Skint, won twice over hurdles at 2m and 2m 4f, twice in chases at 2m 1f and 2m 4f and in NH flat race at 2m including a Group 3 race. Third of 9 behind Snow Leopardess beaten 16l at 22-1 on his racecourse debut at Doncaster over 2m 1f (good) last month.
Half-brother to Skint, won twice over hurdles at 2m and 2m 4f, twice in chases at 2m 1f and 2m 4f and in NH flat race at 2m including a Group 3 race. Third of 9 behind Snow Leopardess beaten 16l at 22-1 on his racecourse debut at Doncaster over 2m 1f (good) last month.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| NH Flat | 1 | 0 | 1 | 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) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | J M Davies | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | T Symonds | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
Unplaced in both NH starts. Well beaten at 100-1 behind Ridgeway Flyer when 13th of 14 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Ludlow over 2m (good) earlier this month.
Unplaced in both NH starts. Well beaten at 100-1 behind Ridgeway Flyer when 13th of 14 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Ludlow over 2m (good) earlier this month.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| NH Flat | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Similar Going | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T only) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Trevor Whelan | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | N B King | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Half-brother to Kasakh Noir, won twice over hurdles at 2m and 2m 1f and in NH flat race at 2m 2f.
Half-brother to Kasakh Noir, won twice over hurdles at 2m and 2m 1f and in NH flat race at 2m 2f.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| NH Flat | 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 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | D Bass | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | K C Bailey | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
Dam won over hurdles at 2m 5f.
Dam won over hurdles at 2m 5f.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| NH Flat | 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 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | R Mahon | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | A J Wilson | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
Half-brother to Spifer, won twice between 1m 2f and 1m 4f.
Half-brother to Spifer, won twice between 1m 2f and 1m 4f.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| NH Flat | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
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BARDD fetched 20,000 euros at Tattersalls in October '13 and is closely related to a Sandown bumper winner and Grade 3 hurdles scorer. Representing the in-form Nicky Henderson operation, the son of Dylan Thomas makes plenty of appeal on his racecourse debut and has been found a good opening. Laval Noir is another interesting newcomer, though, and cannot be overlooked, while Frankly Speaking is also noted.
BARDD makes plenty of appeal on paper and this is unlikely to take much winning. Fellow-newcomer Laval Noir can follow him home.
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