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Forecast: Moderate showers
Temperature: 7.9° - 13.3°
Rainfall: 5.29mm
Wind: 7.4 mph SW
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Ran to form when finishing 5 1/2l third in a Listed Handicap Hurdle at Punchestown on his latest start; tough to beat if taking to chasing.
He has won three hurdle races and a point-to-point from 2m 7f to 3m on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Third of 23 behind Jeriko Du Reponet beaten 6l at 11-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Punchestown over 2m 7f (yielding) in May.
Ran to form when finishing 5 1/2l third in a Listed Handicap Hurdle at Punchestown on his latest start; tough to beat if taking to chasing.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 16 | 3 | 5 | 18.8% | |
| Chase | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 12 | 3 | 2 | 25% |
| G | Similar Going | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 18 | 4 | 5 | 22.2% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Alex Chadwick | 4 | 2 | 1 | 50% |
| T | James Owen | 9 | 3 | 3 | 33.3% |
Ran to form when second, beaten 6 1/2l, in a beginners' chase over 2m7f at Newcastle last time; effective over 3m on a sound surface and generally consistent over hurdles and fences.
Winner of six hurdle races from 2m 7f to 3m on ground varying from good to soft. Beaten 7l by You Some Girl when second of 3 at 15-8 on his latest outing in a chase at Newcastle over 2m 7f (good) last month.
Ran to form when second, beaten 6 1/2l, in a beginners' chase over 2m7f at Newcastle last time; effective over 3m on a sound surface and generally consistent over hurdles and fences.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 25 | 6 | 5 | 24% | |
| Chase | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 4 | 3 | 0 | 75% |
| G | Similar Going | 18 | 4 | 4 | 22.2% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T & P) | 12 | 2 | 1 | 16.7% |
| HG | Cheek Pieces | 17 | 5 | 3 | 29.4% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 12.5% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | K Brogan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | O Murphy | 26 | 6 | 5 | 23.1% |
ONE BIG BANG reached a fair level over the smaller obstacles and finished a creditable third in a Listed handicap at Punchestown in May. James Owen's charge now makes his chasing debut and this could prove to be a straightforward task. Secret Trix is rated 7lb inferior to his sole rival and lacked any fluency in his jumping at Newcastle last time, so he looks up against it.
ONE BIG BANG was a winner of a point-to-point and therefore has some sort of experience over fences; he is a three-time winner over hurdles, and he makes his chase debut for a yard that does very well with his type. A very good 3rd of a Listed hurdle at Punchestown back in May, this is his first run for 193 days as he makes his chase debut here in a perfectly winnable contest. His main rival, Secret Trix, has the experience edge but is yet to win in four chase runs and could only manage a fairly remote 2nd in a three-runner contest last time out; therefore, he might have to settle for another place finish here in this race.
Quickened clear with ease and improved in first-time hood, outclassing rivals down in grade when winning a novice hurdle at Warwick over 2m3f by 10l last time; effective at 2m on good ground and continuing to progress.
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 1-9fav at Warwick over 2m 3f (good) earlier this month, beating Rightofway by 10l. Has also won at Worcester this season.
Quickened clear with ease and improved in first-time hood, outclassing rivals down in grade when winning a novice hurdle at Warwick over 2m3f by 10l last time; effective at 2m on good ground and continuing to progress.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% | |
| Hurdle | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 3 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 5 | 2 | 2 | 40% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (H only) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Tristan Durrell | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | Dan Skelton | 5 | 2 | 2 | 40% |
Showed greenness and made mistakes but improved from debut when second, beaten 21l in a maiden hurdle at Plumpton last time; effective up to 2m2f and gaining experience with each run.
Placed in a hurdle race from two starts (latest flat win was in July). Beaten 21l by Poet Laureate when second of 6 at 16-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Plumpton over 2m (good) earlier this month.
Showed greenness and made mistakes but improved from debut when second, beaten 21l in a maiden hurdle at Plumpton last time; effective up to 2m2f and gaining experience with each run.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 11 | 3 | 2 | 27.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 11 | 1 | 2 | 9.1% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | H Cobden | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | J & S Best | 12 | 2 | 3 | 16.7% |
Made a very promising debut when winning a bumper at Hereford by 2l last time; trainer in form and looks a threat.
Won on his latest outing in a NH flat race when 4-5fav at Hereford over 2m (good) in March, beating Soldier Saint by 2l.
Made a very promising debut when winning a bumper at Hereford by 2l last time; trainer in form and looks a threat.
| 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 | - | |
| D | Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| G | Similar Going | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 4 | 1 | 2 | 25% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Ben Jones | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | B Pauling | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
Showed modest form on hurdle debut when comfortably held in a maiden hurdle over 2m3f at Fontwell last time; effective at 2m on good to soft ground and should improve for that initial experience.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m on good to soft ground. Well beaten at 6-1 behind Fortune Timmy when sixth of 8 on his hurdling debut at Fontwell over 2m 3f (good to soft) last month.
Showed modest form on hurdle debut when comfortably held in a maiden hurdle over 2m3f at Fontwell last time; effective at 2m on good to soft ground and should improve for that initial experience.
| 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 | - | |
| D | Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| G | Similar Going | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Brendan Powell | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| T | J Tizzard | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
Stopped quickly and was comfortably held in a handicap over 8f at Doncaster last time; wears a hood for the first time after a break and needs to show much more to feature.
Placed in a NH flat race from three NH starts. Third of 5 behind Ronnies Rules beaten 4l at 11-1 on his latest NH outing in a NH flat race at Stratford over 2m (good to firm) in August last year. He is wearing a hood for the first time.
Stopped quickly and was comfortably held in a handicap over 8f at Doncaster last time; wears a hood for the first time after a break and needs to show much more to feature.
| 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 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (H only) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | M Goldstein | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | Miss S West | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
Outpaced but made a promising hurdle debut when third, beaten 24l in a novice hurdle at Fakenham last time; consistent over middle distances on the Flat where a multiple winner, effective at 2m over hurdles and likely to suit sharp tracks.
Third of 6 behind Squeezebox beaten 24l at 9-1 on his NH debut in a hurdle race at Fakenham over 2m (good) last month.
Outpaced but made a promising hurdle debut when third, beaten 24l in a novice hurdle at Fakenham last time; consistent over middle distances on the Flat where a multiple winner, effective at 2m over hurdles and likely to suit sharp tracks.
| 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 | 2 | 5 | 13.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 39 | 7 | 10 | 18% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | J M Quinlan | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | J Butler | 47 | 8 | 13 | 17% |
Ice In The Veins took a step forward to justify cramped odds at Warwick six days ago and is respected, but he might find it tough to give his penalty away to JIMBO SPORT. The son of No Risk At All made his sole bumper start a successful one at Hereford in March and now makes his first appearance in this sphere. With the Ben Pauling yard in great form, he looks the one to side with. Golden Circet completes the shortlist.
This looks to be another good chance for ICE IN THE VEINS to back up last week's success at Warwick with another victory in this sphere; he was a very easy 10-length winner last time out when sent off as the 1/9 favourite. He won it at a canter; therefore, he would have probably had harder pieces of work at home. The quick turnaround should be no issue, and he can make it back-to-back wins in novice contests for a yard going very well at present. Jimbo Sport was a well-backed winner of his sole run in bumper company; he looks to be a nice type for the novice hurdle scene, therefore he can run well in this race before kicking on as the season progresses. And Kool Kid is another one who won his sole bumper effort, a modest 6th on hurdle debut last time out; he can run well here but might have to settle with filling the places.
Improved when stepped up in trip and benefitting from a drop in grade to win a maiden hurdle at Fakenham over 2m4f by 2 1/2l last time; effective between 2m and 2 1/2m, acts on good ground, and continues to progress.
A winner at 4-1 in a maiden hurdle race at Fakenham over 2m 4f (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Order Of Justice by 2 1/2l.
Improved when stepped up in trip and benefitting from a drop in grade to win a maiden hurdle at Fakenham over 2m4f by 2 1/2l last time; effective between 2m and 2 1/2m, acts on good ground, and continues to progress.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% | |
| Hurdle | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | J M Quinlan | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | N B King | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
Showed modest ability on debut when third beaten 4 1/2l in a 2m4f maiden at Charm Park; returning from a long layoff and has plenty to find.
Third of 6 behind Karaka De Thaix beaten 4 1/2l at 9-2fav on his racecourse debut at Charm Park over 2m 4f (good) in March. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Bradley Gibbs.
Showed modest ability on debut when third beaten 4 1/2l in a 2m4f maiden at Charm Park; returning from a long layoff and has plenty to find.
| 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) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Harry Reed | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Nick Scholfield | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
Pulled up in a 3m conditions race at Horseheath last time; returns from a long layoff and looks difficult to fancy.
He has won four point-to-points from 3m to 3m 4f on good ground. Pulled up when evens fav at Horseheath over 3m (good) in a point-to-point race won by All Is True in January on his latest outing. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with David Kemp.
Pulled up in a 3m conditions race at Horseheath last time; returns from a long layoff and looks difficult to fancy.
| 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) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Alex Chadwick | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | James Owen | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
Stable has won the last two runnings of this race; produced a very promising debut when beaten 4l in a 2m bumper at Warwick last time; could feature.
Placed in a point-to-point from three starts. Finished 4l behind Crystal Days when fifth of 13 at 15-8fav on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Warwick over 2m (good) in April.
Stable has won the last two runnings of this race; produced a very promising debut when beaten 4l in a 2m bumper at Warwick last time; could feature.
| 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) | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | James Bowen | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | N J Henderson | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
Made a promising debut when comfortably held in a 3m novice hurdle at Cheltenham last time; effective over 3m, acts on good ground, and can find a race quickly now dropped in grade.
A winner of a point-to-point at 3m on good to soft ground. Finished 20l behind Conman John when fifth of 13 at 12-1 on his hurdling debut at Cheltenham over 3m (good) last month.
Made a promising debut when comfortably held in a 3m novice hurdle at Cheltenham last time; effective over 3m, acts on good ground, and can find a race quickly now dropped in grade.
| 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 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Brendan Powell | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | J Tizzard | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Improved for a step up in trip when comfortably held in a 2m3f maiden hurdle at Fontwell last time; absent for a very lengthy period and difficult to fancy.
Unplaced in all four starts. Finished 19l behind All Authorized when fifth of 13 at 150-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Fontwell over 2m 3f (good) in April last year.
Improved for a step up in trip when comfortably held in a 2m3f maiden hurdle at Fontwell last time; absent for a very lengthy period and difficult to fancy.
| 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 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Thomas Bellamy | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | Jack Jones | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Yard has won two of the last ten renewals of this race; improved from debut when fourth beaten 6l in a 2m bumper at Newbury last time; more to come over hurdles over this longer trip; every chance.
A winner of a point-to-point at 3m. Finished 6l behind Kadastral when fourth of 11 at 5-1 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Newbury over 2m (good) in March.
Yard has won two of the last ten renewals of this race; improved from debut when fourth beaten 6l in a 2m bumper at Newbury last time; more to come over hurdles over this longer trip; every chance.
| 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) | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | H Cobden | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | P F Nicholls | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Point-to-point winner KASINO DES MOTTES showed ability when fifth over 3m at Cheltenham last month and may appreciate this drop in trip. Joe Tizzard's five-year-old makes just his second start over hurdles and could have lots more to offer. Breezethroughlife got off the mark on his first outing for the Neil King stable and it would be no surprise to see him feature, despite his penalty. Talk To The Man is one to watch in the betting market.
Joe Tizzard has kick-started the season in very good form, and his KASINO DES MOTTES can build on that hurdle debut from Cheltenham last time and land a contest of this nature. A winner of his 2nd and last point-to-point, he was pitched into a decent race on hurdle debut last time out, coming a decent 5th and always staying on well towards the line. He would have learnt plenty from that, and he can get off the mark over hurdles in this, a race that looks to be much easier on paper. Talk To The Man was a nice point-to-point winner; he could only manage 5th and 4th on his bumper runs, but his future looks to be over an obstacle; therefore, he can run well on hurdle debut here in this. And Breezethroughlife was a winner over hurdles at Fakenham last time out; he has to carry a penalty here, which might be the difference between winning and placing.
Travelled well and ran to form when beaten 3l off 109 over 2m6f at Stratford last time, having been out-battled late back from a break. Effective around 2 1/2m but not the strongest finisher.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on good ground, but that win was over two years ago. Beaten 3l by Serious Chat when second of 6 at 3-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Stratford over 2m 6f (good) last month.
Travelled well and ran to form when beaten 3l off 109 over 2m6f at Stratford last time, having been out-battled late back from a break. Effective around 2 1/2m but not the strongest finisher.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 9 | 1 | 2 | 11.1% | |
| Hurdle | 8 | 1 | 2 | 12.5% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 8 | 1 | 2 | 12.5% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 10 | 1 | 3 | 10% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 11.1% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Cameron Johnstone-Baker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | Miss E C Lavelle | 9 | 1 | 2 | 11.1% |
Made mistakes and did not find much when 24l third in a handicap chase over 2m4f at Plumpton on his most recent start. This is his second run after wind surgery and he is worth another go over further.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 3f on good ground. Third of 5 behind Noah's Light beaten 24l at 9-4 on his latest outing in a chase at Plumpton over 2m 4f (good) last month.
Made mistakes and did not find much when 24l third in a handicap chase over 2m4f at Plumpton on his most recent start. This is his second run after wind surgery and he is worth another go over further.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 19 | 1 | 6 | 5.3% | |
| Hurdle | 12 | 1 | 6 | 8.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 13 | 1 | 4 | 7.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 17 | 1 | 6 | 5.9% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 14 | 1 | 4 | 7.1% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Brendan Powell | 14 | 1 | 3 | 7.1% |
| T | J Tizzard | 19 | 1 | 6 | 5.3% |
Made too much use of early and needed the run when down the field in a handicap hurdle over 2m3f at Chepstow last time. Effective around 2 1/2m and should come on for that reappearance.
Successful in a NH flat race and a point-to-point at 2m and 3m on good and yielding - soft ground. Well beaten at 15-2 behind Got A Dream when last of 16 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Chepstow over 2m 3f (good) last month.
Made too much use of early and needed the run when down the field in a handicap hurdle over 2m3f at Chepstow last time. Effective around 2 1/2m and should come on for that reappearance.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 7 | 2 | 1 | 28.6% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | G Sheehan | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16.7% |
| T | O Signy | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16.7% |
Made too much use of and needed the run when beaten 8l in a handicap hurdle over 2m3f at Chepstow last time. Effective around 2 1/2m, acts on soft and good to soft, and has been steadily progressive in maidens.
Placed in two hurdle races from five starts. Beaten 8l behind Got A Dream at 14-1 when eighth of 16 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Chepstow over 2m 3f (good) last month.
Made too much use of and needed the run when beaten 8l in a handicap hurdle over 2m3f at Chepstow last time. Effective around 2 1/2m, acts on soft and good to soft, and has been steadily progressive in maidens.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Aamilah Aswat | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | K C Bailey | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
Unseated in a handicap hurdle at Plumpton last time. The trainer is in form, and he is effective from 2m to 2 1/2m. Unlucky latest and could make amends.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m on good ground. Unseated rider when 4-1 at Plumpton over 2m 4f (good) in a hurdle race won by Jackstell earlier this month on his latest outing.
Unseated in a handicap hurdle at Plumpton last time. The trainer is in form, and he is effective from 2m to 2 1/2m. Unlucky latest and could make amends.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 7 | 1 | 2 | 14.3% | |
| Hurdle | 7 | 1 | 2 | 14.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 10 | 2 | 2 | 20% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 8 | 2 | 1 | 25% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 20% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Freddie Gordon | 7 | 1 | 2 | 14.3% |
| T | C Gordon | 10 | 2 | 2 | 20% |
Outpaced and unsuited by the drop in trip when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Warwick last time. Effective around 2 1/2m, suited by good ground, and may do better at 3m.
Placed in two hurdle races and a NH flat race from seven starts. Finished 12l behind Got A Dream when sixth of 8 at 16-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Warwick over 2m 5f (good) earlier this month.
Outpaced and unsuited by the drop in trip when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Warwick last time. Effective around 2 1/2m, suited by good ground, and may do better at 3m.
| 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 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | M Goldstein | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | Miss S West | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
Won by 5l off 110 over 2m at Sedgefield two starts ago and ran to form when third, beaten 6l off 107 last time. Suited by 2m on good ground, consistent but fully exposed to the handicapper.
Winner of five chases and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to firm to good - yielding. Third of 9 behind As Fast As Wind beaten 6l at 4-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m (good) last month.
Won by 5l off 110 over 2m at Sedgefield two starts ago and ran to form when third, beaten 6l off 107 last time. Suited by 2m on good ground, consistent but fully exposed to the handicapper.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 24 | 5 | 9 | 20.8% | |
| Hurdle | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 24 | 5 | 9 | 20.8% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T & P) | 7 | 1 | 3 | 14.3% |
| HG | Cheek Pieces | 8 | 1 | 4 | 12.5% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 14 | 3 | 4 | 21.4% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 6 | 1 | 3 | 16.7% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | William Featherstone | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | W Greatrex | 26 | 5 | 9 | 19.2% |
Went clear with ease and improved up in trip when landing a handicap by 11l off 95 here last time. A 3m point-to-point winner who may do better over staying trips over hurdles and looks progressive.
A winner at 4-1 in a hurdle race over this course and distance (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Lunar Power by 11l.
Went clear with ease and improved up in trip when landing a handicap by 11l off 95 here last time. A 3m point-to-point winner who may do better over staying trips over hurdles and looks progressive.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% | |
| Hurdle | 3 | 1 | 1 | 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 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Freddie Keighley | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| T | M Keighley | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
Ran to form when benefiting from a drop in grade to land a handicap by 4l off 99 at Ludlow last time. Effective around 2 1/2m, needs decent ground, and arrives in form.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 5f on good and good to soft ground. A winner at 11-2 in a hurdle race at Ludlow over 2m 5f (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Isabel De Clare by 4l.
Ran to form when benefiting from a drop in grade to land a handicap by 4l off 99 at Ludlow last time. Effective around 2 1/2m, needs decent ground, and arrives in form.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 16 | 2 | 6 | 12.5% | |
| Hurdle | 14 | 2 | 5 | 14.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 3 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
| G | Similar Going | 12 | 3 | 5 | 25% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 10% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 8 | 1 | 1 | 12.5% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Callum Pritchard | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| T | B Pauling | 12 | 2 | 3 | 16.7% |
Needed the run when fourth, beaten 14l in a handicap hurdle over 2m at Uttoxeter last time. Effective from 2m to 2 1/2m on a sound surface, though his mark demands more.
He has won three hurdle races and a NH flat race from 1m 6f to 2m 4f on good and good to soft ground. Finished 14l behind Cawthorne Banker when fourth of 7 at 4-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Uttoxeter over 2m (good) last month.
Needed the run when fourth, beaten 14l in a handicap hurdle over 2m at Uttoxeter last time. Effective from 2m to 2 1/2m on a sound surface, though his mark demands more.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 16 | 3 | 3 | 18.8% | |
| Hurdle | 16 | 3 | 3 | 18.8% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 17 | 4 | 4 | 23.5% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T & P) | 7 | 3 | 2 | 42.9% |
| HG | Cheek Pieces | 7 | 3 | 2 | 42.9% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 20% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | J M Quinlan | 14 | 4 | 4 | 28.6% |
| T | N B King | 19 | 4 | 4 | 21.1% |
An opening mark of 95 proved lenient for last month's C&D winner Turndlightsdownlow and he must enter calculations on his follow-up bid. However, a 10lb hike from the assessor does demand more from the five-year-old and fellow last-time-out winner SUN JOY is potentially better handicapped. A 6lb rise for his Ludlow victory looks workable and a third victory over hurdles may beckon. Cuban Court could also figure if building on his fourth-placed reappearance at Uttoxeter.
SUN JOY got back to winning ways for the in-form Ben Pauling yard at Ludlow last time out; he is now 6 lb higher in the weights, but given the nature of how he won last time out, there could be more to come from him. He jumped well and was prominent throughout; he soon went clear in the closing stages when ridden out to win by a little under 4 lengths in the end. The yard's horses are clearly thriving at present, and he can back that winning effort up from last time and make it back-to-back wins for the first time in his career. Turnedlightsdownlow is a lightly raced sort who could be anything; a winner of a handicap hurdle at this venue last time out, he is now 10 lb higher in the weights but looks a nice type and can run well in this race. And Jet Of Dreams was a nice enough winner at Sedgefield on his penultimate start; with a 3rd at Kempton last time out, he can back that up with another place finish in this race.
All but fell mid race and needed the run when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle over 2m4f at Cheltenham last time. Wears a hood for the first time, effective between 2m and 2m4f, and his mark looks about right.
He has won three hurdle races and a point-to-point from 2m to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to soft. Finished 17l behind French Ship when sixth of 20 at 18-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cheltenham over 2m 4f (good to soft) last month.
All but fell mid race and needed the run when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle over 2m4f at Cheltenham last time. Wears a hood for the first time, effective between 2m and 2m4f, and his mark looks about right.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 7 | 3 | 2 | 42.9% | |
| Hurdle | 7 | 3 | 2 | 42.9% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| C | Course | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| D | Distance | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| G | Similar Going | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (H only) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Callum Pritchard | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | P Hobbs & J White | 9 | 3 | 3 | 33.3% |
Scored by 1/4l off 123 over 2m4f at Uttoxeter on his penultimate start. Had every chance and ran to form when fourth, beaten 7l off 127 last time. Best at around 2m4f but this mark demands more.
Winner of three hurdle races, a NH flat race and two chases from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Finished 7l behind Rambo T when fourth of 14 at 15-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Chepstow over 2m 3f (good) last month.
Scored by 1/4l off 123 over 2m4f at Uttoxeter on his penultimate start. Had every chance and ran to form when fourth, beaten 7l off 127 last time. Best at around 2m4f but this mark demands more.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 13 | 5 | 2 | 38.5% | |
| Hurdle | 8 | 3 | 2 | 37.5% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| D | Distance | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| G | Similar Going | 10 | 5 | 1 | 50% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 16 | 6 | 3 | 37.5% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | G Sheehan | 14 | 6 | 2 | 42.9% |
| T | Jamie Snowden | 14 | 6 | 2 | 42.9% |
Travelled smoothly and won comfortably when improving again up in trip, landing a handicap by 2l off 114 over 2m4f at Worcester last time. Enjoys making the running, returns after a short break, and remains progressive.
He has won four hurdle races from 2m 3f to 2m 4f on good ground. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 15-8fav at Worcester over 2m 4f (good) in September, beating Tranquil Sea by 2l. Has won 3 times this season.
Travelled smoothly and won comfortably when improving again up in trip, landing a handicap by 2l off 114 over 2m4f at Worcester last time. Enjoys making the running, returns after a short break, and remains progressive.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 10 | 4 | 1 | 40% | |
| Hurdle | 10 | 4 | 1 | 40% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 11 | 4 | 1 | 36.4% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (V only) | 5 | 4 | 1 | 80% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Sam Twiston-Davies | 5 | 4 | 1 | 80% |
| T | James Owen | 6 | 4 | 1 | 66.7% |
Returned to form after a reappearance, beaten a nose off 118 over 2m6f at Newton Abbot last time. Trainer in form and usually held up; effective at around 2m4f on good or good to soft ground. Still progressing and fairly treated.
He has won three hurdle races at 2m 4f on good and good to soft ground. Beaten a nose by El Capitaine when second of 9 at 7-4fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Newton Abbot over 2m 6f (good to soft) last month.
Returned to form after a reappearance, beaten a nose off 118 over 2m6f at Newton Abbot last time. Trainer in form and usually held up; effective at around 2m4f on good or good to soft ground. Still progressing and fairly treated.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 9 | 3 | 2 | 33.3% | |
| Hurdle | 9 | 3 | 2 | 33.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| G | Similar Going | 9 | 3 | 2 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Charlie Hammond | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20% |
| T | S Edmunds | 7 | 3 | 1 | 42.9% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
Form franked and wants further, ran to form when fourth, beaten 4 1/4l in a handicap chase over 2m4f at Sandown last time. Good mark on chase form but may need stiffer test
He has won a hurdle race and three chases from 2m 4f to 3m on ground varying from good to soft. Finished 4 1/2l behind Mark Of Gold when fourth of 9 at 10-3 on his latest outing in a chase at Sandown over 2m 4f (good) in April.
Form franked and wants further, ran to form when fourth, beaten 4 1/4l in a handicap chase over 2m4f at Sandown last time. Good mark on chase form but may need stiffer test
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 20 | 4 | 4 | 20% | |
| Hurdle | 6 | 1 | 0 | 16.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| D | Distance | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 14 | 3 | 3 | 21.4% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 16 | 4 | 4 | 25% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | J J Burke | 5 | 2 | 2 | 40% |
| T | H Morrison | 8 | 3 | 3 | 37.5% |
Ran to form when beaten a neck off 116 over 2m4f at Ayr last time and is not out of it returning from a break for top yard.
He has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 6f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Beaten a neck by Summergrounds when second of 13 at 10-3 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ayr over 2m 4f (good to soft) in April.
Ran to form when beaten a neck off 116 over 2m4f at Ayr last time and is not out of it returning from a break for top yard.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 7 | 2 | 1 | 28.6% | |
| Hurdle | 7 | 2 | 1 | 28.6% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 8 | 3 | 1 | 37.5% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | H Cobden | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% |
| T | P F Nicholls | 8 | 3 | 1 | 37.5% |
Outpaced and given too much to do when well beaten in a handicap hurdle over 2m4f at Cheltenham last time. Suited by a sound surface and 3m, and generally consistent.
He has won three hurdle races from 2m 4f to 2m 7f on good ground. Well beaten at 50-1 behind French Ship when eighth of 20 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cheltenham over 2m 4f (good to soft) last month.
Outpaced and given too much to do when well beaten in a handicap hurdle over 2m4f at Cheltenham last time. Suited by a sound surface and 3m, and generally consistent.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 24 | 3 | 5 | 12.5% | |
| Hurdle | 23 | 3 | 5 | 13% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 22 | 3 | 5 | 13.6% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T & B) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Blinkers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Tristan Durrell | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Dan Skelton | 11 | 2 | 4 | 18.2% |
SIXTY PLUS hasn't looked back since racing under the tutelage of James Owen and a 10lb higher mark may not be enough to prevent a five-timer. The five-year-old scored a shade cosily at the expense of a subsequent winner on his latest outing at Worcester and has more than earned a crack at this rise in class. Saint Anapolino returned with a respectable sixth in a 20-runner affair at Cheltenham and is feared most, ahead of Busy Being Busy.
BUSY BEING BUSY was on a roll during March and April, landing the hattrick and going from a rating of 103 to 114 in the process. He is now at his peak rating so far of 121 but did suggest last time out that he could win at this level. A decent 2nd at Newton Abbot a few weeks back when sent off as the relatively short-priced favourite, he is now 3 lb higher in the weights but was only just beaten by a nose last time out and is clearly thriving at present. He is lightly raced and can be the one to improve most in this field and win his 4th race in just 10 runs. Idy Wood was a winner of a handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter in September on his penultimate start; he came 4th last time out at Chepstow in a decent race. Therefore, he is the sort to run well here and land a place. And Saint Anapolino has a pretty good strike rate over hurdles with 3 wins in 7 runs and a good 6th at Cheltenham last time out; he can build on that and go a few places better in this.
Raced wide and had too much to do when beaten 3/4l off a mark of 126 over 2m4f at Clonmel last time; should get further; may just need this on stable debut
She has won two hurdle races and a chase from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to yielding. Third of 7 behind Oh So Charming beaten 1l at 9-2 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Clonmel over 2m 4f (good - yielding) in June. Having her first run for a new stable today.
Raced wide and had too much to do when beaten 3/4l off a mark of 126 over 2m4f at Clonmel last time; should get further; may just need this on stable debut
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 18 | 3 | 3 | 16.7% | |
| Chase | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| G | Similar Going | 14 | 3 | 3 | 21.4% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 18 | 3 | 3 | 16.7% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Harry Reed | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | M Hawker | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
Travelled well and won readily, improving when dropped in grade to land a handicap by 3 1/2l off 118 over 2m6f at Cartmel last time; has a bit to find.
She has won three hurdle races and a point-to-point from 2m 4f to 3m on good to soft and soft ground. Won on her latest outing in a hurdle race when 11-8fav at Cartmel over 2m 6f (good to soft) in May, beating Belvedere Blast by 3 1/2l.
Travelled well and won readily, improving when dropped in grade to land a handicap by 3 1/2l off 118 over 2m6f at Cartmel last time; has a bit to find.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 8 | 3 | 3 | 37.5% | |
| Chase | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 6 | 3 | 3 | 50% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 10 | 4 | 4 | 40% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | James Bowen | 4 | 3 | 1 | 75% |
| T | W Greatrex | 9 | 3 | 4 | 33.3% |
Ran to form when 11l third in a handicap chase at Cheltenham on her most recent run; may prefer a flatter track such as this.
She has won four hurdle races from 2m to 2m 5f on good to soft and soft ground. Third of 7 behind Theatre Native beaten 11l at 15-2 on her latest outing in a chase at Cheltenham over 2m 5f (good) in April.
Ran to form when 11l third in a handicap chase at Cheltenham on her most recent run; may prefer a flatter track such as this.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 17 | 4 | 3 | 23.5% | |
| Chase | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| Distance | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 13 | 2 | 3 | 15.4% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (P only) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Ben Jones | 10 | 1 | 2 | 10% |
| T | P Hobbs & J White | 17 | 4 | 3 | 23.5% |
Won this race last year; unseated rider mid race in a handicap chase at Cheltenham latest; mark fair and looks the pick on race times.
Winner of four hurdle races and a chase from 2m to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to soft. Unseated rider when 9-2 at Cheltenham over 2m 5f (good) in a chase won by Theatre Native in April on her latest outing.
Won this race last year; unseated rider mid race in a handicap chase at Cheltenham latest; mark fair and looks the pick on race times.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 20 | 5 | 1 | 25% | |
| Chase | 7 | 1 | 0 | 14.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| C | Course | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| D | Distance | 6 | 1 | 0 | 16.7% |
| G | Similar Going | 14 | 4 | 1 | 28.6% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T & P) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Cheek Pieces | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 10 | 2 | 0 | 20% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Brendan Powell | 19 | 5 | 1 | 26.3% |
| T | J Tizzard | 20 | 5 | 1 | 25% |
Quickened clear readily and improved up in trip when winning a novice hurdle at Fontwell over 2m3f by 6 1/2l last time; well treated on hurdle form; yard can get them ready after a break; strong claims.
She has won two hurdle races and a point-to-point from 2m 2f to 3m on good and good to soft ground. Won on her latest outing in a hurdle race when 11-10fav at Fontwell over 2m 3f (good) in June, beating Gold Link by 7l.
Quickened clear readily and improved up in trip when winning a novice hurdle at Fontwell over 2m3f by 6 1/2l last time; well treated on hurdle form; yard can get them ready after a break; strong claims.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 3 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% | |
| Chase | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 3 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | G Sheehan | 3 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% |
| T | Jamie Snowden | 3 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% |
Made mistakes but still ran to form, preferring some give when comfortably held in a handicap chase over 2m at Cheltenham last time; a consistent type.
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 1m 7f and 2m 4f on soft ground. Finished 10l behind Shakeyatailfeather when fifth of 6 at 10-1 on her latest outing in a chase at Cheltenham over 2m (good) in April.
Made mistakes but still ran to form, preferring some give when comfortably held in a handicap chase over 2m at Cheltenham last time; a consistent type.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 29 | 2 | 7 | 6.9% | |
| Chase | 21 | 1 | 5 | 4.8% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 5 | 1 | 2 | 20% |
| G | Similar Going | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 32 | 3 | 11 | 9.4% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Conor Ring | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Evan Williams | 8 | 1 | 2 | 12.5% |
SHE IS FOR ME BOYS arrives here on the back of two impressive novice hurdle victories earlier in the year and a mark of 104 may underestimate Jamie Snowden's mare if she takes to fences. Shantwopointfive was also successful over hurdles when last seen and could prove to be the main threat, although Popova and Georgi Girl should not be discounted.
Another yard going great guns at present is the Jamie Snowden yard, currently operating at a 44% win strike rate for the last 14 days; the yard's runner SHE IS FOR ME BOYS could back prove to be a force over fences. Connections wasted no time in getting her over a fence, as she only ran three times over hurdles; she did win on two occasions and looked a nice prospect in the making. A winning point-to-pointer in just her sole outing, this opening mark of 104 for her chase debut could be very lenient given the fact connections have wasted no time in getting her over the larger obstacles. Ilovethenightlife has a fair bit of experience over fences; with 7 runs to her name, she can put that to good use here in her first run since the wind operation. She will run well but might have to settle with a place finish in this. And Shantwopointfive had a healthy enough strike rate over hurdles; she makes her chase debut in this and can go well with a decent opening mark.
Made mistakes and was outpaced when running to form, finishing fourth beaten 20l in a maiden hurdle over 2m3f at Fontwell last time. Cheekpieces on for the first time after a short break; consistent type, though his mark demands more.
Yet to place in three starts. Finished 20l behind King's Reign when fourth of 8 at 15-2 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Fontwell over 2m 3f (good) in September. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time.
Made mistakes and was outpaced when running to form, finishing fourth beaten 20l in a maiden hurdle over 2m3f at Fontwell last time. Cheekpieces on for the first time after a short break; consistent type, though his mark demands more.
| 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 (P only) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Freddie Gordon | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | N J Henderson | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Had every chance but ran below form when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle over 2m3f at Stratford last time. Effective at around 2½m, though stamina may be a concern now stepping back up in trip.
A winner of a point-to-point at 3m on good to soft ground. Finished 12l behind Soldier's Leap when fifth of 12 at 16-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Stratford over 2m 3f (good to soft) last month.
Had every chance but ran below form when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle over 2m3f at Stratford last time. Effective at around 2½m, though stamina may be a concern now stepping back up in trip.
| 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 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Mr T Hutsby | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | D G Bridgwater | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Briefly threatened but tired up the hill when fourth beaten 33l in a handicap hurdle at Plumpton last time. Effective from 2m5f to 3m2f and suited by a sound surface; had been in fair form until that run.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 6f on good ground. Well beaten at 9-2 behind Princesse Milania when fourth of 9 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Plumpton over 3m 1f (good to soft) last month.
Briefly threatened but tired up the hill when fourth beaten 33l in a handicap hurdle at Plumpton last time. Effective from 2m5f to 3m2f and suited by a sound surface; had been in fair form until that run.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 15 | 1 | 4 | 6.7% | |
| Hurdle | 15 | 1 | 4 | 6.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 12 | 1 | 3 | 8.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 15 | 1 | 4 | 6.7% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 9.1% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 9 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Daniel Sansom | 15 | 1 | 4 | 6.7% |
| T | J W Mullins | 15 | 1 | 4 | 6.7% |
Outpaced and looked in need of a stiffer test when finishing down the field in a maiden hurdle over 2m4f at Worcester last time. Wears a hood for the first time and looks a strong stayer; likely to improve stepped up in trip for handicaps.
Unplaced in all five starts. Well beaten at 150-1 behind Glance Of Glory when 10th of 11 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Worcester over 2m 4f (good) in September. He is wearing a hood for the first time.
Outpaced and looked in need of a stiffer test when finishing down the field in a maiden hurdle over 2m4f at Worcester last time. Wears a hood for the first time and looks a strong stayer; likely to improve stepped up in trip for handicaps.
| 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 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (H only) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Freddie Keighley | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | M Keighley | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Again ran to a poor level when down the field in a maiden hurdle over 2m4f at Lingfield last time. Returning from a long layoff and should be effective between 2m and 2m4f, but faces a tough task on known form.
Yet to place in four starts. Well beaten at 250-1 behind Last Rodeo when 9th of 11 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Lingfield over 2m 3f (soft) in February. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Simon Hodgson.
Again ran to a poor level when down the field in a maiden hurdle over 2m4f at Lingfield last time. Returning from a long layoff and should be effective between 2m and 2m4f, but faces a tough task on known form.
| 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (P only) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Ben Bromley | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Nick Scholfield | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
Returned to form when stepped up in trip and back over fences, landing a handicap by 7l off 79 over 2m7f at Worcester last time. Enjoys making the running and looks on a good mark based on chase form.
He has won four chases from 2m 3f to 2m 7f on good and soft ground. A winner at 5-1 in a chase at Worcester over 2m 7f (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Henry Box Brown by 7l.
Returned to form when stepped up in trip and back over fences, landing a handicap by 7l off 79 over 2m7f at Worcester last time. Enjoys making the running and looks on a good mark based on chase form.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 24 | 4 | 5 | 16.7% | |
| Hurdle | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 15 | 2 | 2 | 13.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 19 | 4 | 5 | 21.1% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 16 | 3 | 4 | 18.8% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Freddie Mitchell | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| T | Max Comley | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
Found little when finishing down the field in a handicap chase over 2m1f at Worcester last time. Returns after a short break and will need to find improvement to feature here.
A winner of a chase at 2m on good ground. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Rocks Up Late when 10th of 11 on his latest outing in a chase at Worcester over 2m (good) in August.
Found little when finishing down the field in a handicap chase over 2m1f at Worcester last time. Returns after a short break and will need to find improvement to feature here.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 25 | 1 | 1 | 4% | |
| Hurdle | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 26 | 1 | 2 | 3.9% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 26 | 1 | 2 | 3.9% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 23 | 1 | 2 | 4.4% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Isabelle Ryder | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Joanne Thomason-murphy | 29 | 1 | 2 | 3.5% |
Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Plumpton last time. Effective between 2½m and 3m and acts on good ground, but looks limited on overall evidence.
Placed in a hurdle race and a point-to-point from 21 starts. Pulled up 2 out when 22-1 at Plumpton over 3m 1f (good to soft) in a hurdle race won by Princesse Milania last month on her latest outing.
Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Plumpton last time. Effective between 2½m and 3m and acts on good ground, but looks limited on overall evidence.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Mr Ben Pollard | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | P Butler | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
Stepped up in trip but possibly failed to stay when fourth beaten 20l in a handicap hurdle over 3m at Ludlow last time. Effective around 2m6f but has yet to show much overall.
Placed in a point-to-point from eight starts. Well beaten at 40-1 behind Tankardstown Diva when fourth of 6 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Ludlow over 3m (good) last month. Runs from 1lb out of handicap.
Stepped up in trip but possibly failed to stay when fourth beaten 20l in a handicap hurdle over 3m at Ludlow last time. Effective around 2m6f but has yet to show much overall.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T only) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Callum Pritchard | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Joe Ponting | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
BEBSIDE BANTER had plenty in hand when winning over fences at Worcester a month ago and, in a race where most have questions to answer, the eight-year-old is hard to oppose now looking to exploit a 2lb lower mark over hurdles. Final Straw may improve now switched to handicaps with first-time cheekpieces applied, while Hurst Hill is the pick of the remainder.
A chance can be taken with FINAL STRAW, who hails from a powerful yard, who don't very often send out runners like this. Three runs over hurdles, coming 4th on two occasions at Southwell and Fontwell, the opening mark of 95 looks to be pretty lenient for a horse that is fairly well bred and cost 48,000 euros as a three-year-old a few years back. Now into handicap company for the first time, he is sure to run well here with Freddie Gordon's valuable 3 lbs being taken off his back. Bebside Banter was a winner at Worcester last time out, winning in pretty good style by 7 lengths in the end; he bounced back to some sort of form and did it well. Now 8 lbs higher in the weights, he has that to deal with here, which means he might have to settle for a place finish in this. And Avada Kedavra is yet to win in 7 career runs but has crept down a few pounds from his opening mark; therefore, a good run to fill the places can be expected here.
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