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Forecast: Cloudy
Temperature: 5.2° - 8.7°
Rainfall: 0.11mm
Wind: 10.7 mph NE
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Very promising debut winner by 6 1/2l in a juvenile hurdle at Moulins; returning from a break; effective at 2m1f and acts on heavy ground; French winner now with a top yard and likely to progress further.
Half-brother to Iloa Conti, won twice in chases at 3m 2f and over hurdles at 2m 1f. A winner at 11-4 in a hurdle race at Moulins over 2m 1f (heavy) on his latest outing in September, beating Baracao by 7l. Having his first run for a new stable today.
Very promising debut winner by 6 1/2l in a juvenile hurdle at Moulins; returning from a break; effective at 2m1f and acts on heavy ground; French winner now with a top yard and likely to progress further.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% | |
| Hurdle | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Harry Skelton | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Dan Skelton | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
Hampered late but shaped well on debut when second, beaten 5l in a juvenile hurdle at Fontwell; effective over 2m and handles heavy ground; can improve with a clear passage.
Beaten 5l by The Bellhop when second of 7 at 80-1 on his NH debut in a hurdle race at Fontwell over 2m 2f (heavy) earlier this month.
Hampered late but shaped well on debut when second, beaten 5l in a juvenile hurdle at Fontwell; effective over 2m and handles heavy ground; can improve with a clear passage.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | M Goldstein | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | Miss S West | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
Raced too freely when back from a break and needed the run, finishing down the field in a handicap here last time; 10f flat winner; market can guide on hurdle debut.
Well beaten at 33-1 behind Aeolian when last of 13 on his latest outing here over 1m 3f last month.
Raced too freely when back from a break and needed the run, finishing down the field in a handicap here last time; 10f flat winner; market can guide on hurdle debut.
| 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 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 5 | 1 | 2 | 20% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Daniel Sansom | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | J W Mullins | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Ran to form when 5 1/4l third in a novice at Newcastle on latest start; progressive at lowly level on flat; returns from a short break and needs to find more on hurdle debut.
Third of 8 behind Antrim beaten 5l at 50-1 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 1m 2f in October. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with P T Midgley.
Ran to form when 5 1/4l third in a novice at Newcastle on latest start; progressive at lowly level on flat; returns from a short break and needs to find more on hurdle debut.
| 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 | 1 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Isabelle Ryder | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | F Brennan | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
Raced far too freely when 11l third in a juvenile hurdle at Fontwell last time; effective at 2m on soft ground but plenty to find.
Third of 7 behind The Bellhop beaten 11l at 33-1 on his NH debut in a hurdle race at Fontwell over 2m 2f (heavy) earlier this month.
Raced far too freely when 11l third in a juvenile hurdle at Fontwell last time; effective at 2m on soft ground but plenty to find.
| 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) | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | J J Burke | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | F O'Brien | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Ran to form when a 1l third in a handicap at Redcar on latest outing; returning from a short break; looks stable second string and has a bit to find.
Third of 11 behind Jewel Maker beaten 1l at 14-1 on his latest outing at Redcar over 1m 2f (good to soft) in October. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Julie Camacho.
Ran to form when a 1l third in a handicap at Redcar on latest outing; returning from a short break; looks stable second string and has a bit 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 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Freddie Mitchell | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | G & J Moore | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
Stopped quickly when down the field in a handicap at Pontefract last time but was in good form prior; returns from a short break and multiple flat winner could offer value on hurdle debut.
Well beaten at 11-2 behind Tele Red when 11th of 12 on his latest outing at Pontefract over 1m 2f (soft) in October. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Sir Mark Prescott.
Stopped quickly when down the field in a handicap at Pontefract last time but was in good form prior; returns from a short break and multiple flat winner could offer value on hurdle debut.
| 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 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 4 | 2 | 1 | 50% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 11 | 3 | 2 | 27.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | James Bowen | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Mickey Bowen | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
Green and made mistakes but showed minor promise on debut when second, beaten 14l in a juvenile hurdle here; effective over 2m on good ground; yard does well with similar types and improvement expected.
Beaten 14l by Sonic Pioneer when second of 10 at 10-3 on his NH debut in a hurdle race over this course and distance (good) last month.
Green and made mistakes but showed minor promise on debut when second, beaten 14l in a juvenile hurdle here; effective over 2m on good ground; yard does well with similar types and improvement expected.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 10 | 1 | 2 | 10% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | T P Queally | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | G & J Moore | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
Yet to display any notable ability or beat a rival home and returns from a break; has it all to do on hurdle debut.
Well beaten at 200-1 behind Soul Limbo when 9th of 10 on her latest outing at Bath over 1m 2f (good to soft) in September.
Yet to display any notable ability or beat a rival home and returns from a break; has it all to do on hurdle debut.
| 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) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | James Best | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Camilla Poulton | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Zarakerjack was put in his place by a potentially useful sort over C&D last month and remains of considerable interest today, whilst both Brave Guest (second) and Tenadaay (third) could figure having squared off at Fontwell. Chartwell Jock was no slouch on the level and is worth a market check ahead of his hurdling bow, but the vote goes to MAESTRO CONTI. Picked up by the Skeltons having won impressively in France on his racecourse debut, the Prince Gibraltar gelding might be one to follow over the course of the season.
MAESTRO CONTI made a winning debut in France and that sets a high standard so he should be able to defy a penalty on his first start for a new yard. He needs to prove he handles a quicker surface but if doing so he can defeat Whatsgoingonmarvin who won 3 times over middle to staying distances on the flat this year. Fellow flat winner Zarakerjack was a touch green when runner up here on debut but will also be a threat if building on that for a yard with a good record in this discipline.
Won this race last year; outpaced and unsuited by how it developed when 4 1/2l third in a Listed Mares' Hurdle here last time. Effective from 2 1/2m to 3m, acts on soft and good to soft, and goes particularly well at Kempton; needs step back up to 3m.
She has won four hurdle races from 2m to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to soft to soft. Third of 6 behind Dream On Baby beaten 4 1/2l at 11-2 on her latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 5f (good) last month.
Won this race last year; outpaced and unsuited by how it developed when 4 1/2l third in a Listed Mares' Hurdle here last time. Effective from 2 1/2m to 3m, acts on soft and good to soft, and goes particularly well at Kempton; needs step back up to 3m.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 19 | 4 | 5 | 21.1% | |
| Hurdle | 19 | 4 | 5 | 21.1% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| C | Course | 5 | 1 | 2 | 20% |
| D | Distance | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| G | Similar Going | 17 | 2 | 4 | 11.8% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T & P) | 9 | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| HG | Cheek Pieces | 9 | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | R Patrick | 11 | 2 | 2 | 18.2% |
| T | C Boultbee-Brooks | 10 | 3 | 1 | 30% |
Finished down the field in a handicap chase at Cheltenham last time when below form. Didn't take to chasing but generally consistent in this sphere. Better suited by 2m4f over hurdles and handles both soft and good ground.
She has won four hurdle races from 2m to 2m 4f on good and soft ground. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Party Vibes when 12th of 15 on her latest outing in a chase at Cheltenham over 2m 5f (good to soft) earlier this month.
Finished down the field in a handicap chase at Cheltenham last time when below form. Didn't take to chasing but generally consistent in this sphere. Better suited by 2m4f over hurdles and handles both soft and good ground.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 18 | 4 | 3 | 22.2% | |
| Hurdle | 16 | 4 | 3 | 25% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 20 | 4 | 4 | 20% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 28 | 6 | 5 | 21.4% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | J J Burke | 10 | 2 | 1 | 20% |
| T | F O'Brien | 19 | 4 | 3 | 21.1% |
Pulled up in a handicap chase at Hereford last time. Wears a visor for the first time. Enjoys racing prominently and is a consistent, thorough stayer.
Winner of five hurdle races from 2m 5f to 3m 3f on good and good to soft ground. Pulled up 2 out when 12-1 at Hereford over 3m 1f (soft) in a chase won by Lady Balko earlier this month on her latest outing. Has won at Cartmel and Hereford this season.
Pulled up in a handicap chase at Hereford last time. Wears a visor for the first time. Enjoys racing prominently and is a consistent, thorough stayer.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 17 | 5 | 2 | 29.4% | |
| Hurdle | 15 | 5 | 2 | 33.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16.7% |
| G | Similar Going | 15 | 5 | 2 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (V only) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Joshua Bryan | 6 | 3 | 1 | 50% |
| T | G Nicholls | 19 | 5 | 2 | 26.3% |
Ran to form when 5l third in a handicap hurdle at Ascot on latest outing. Effective from 2 1/2m to 3m and prefers a sound surface. Back on a competitive mark.
Winner of four hurdle races and a point-to-point from 2m 5f to 3m 2f on good and good - yielding ground. Third of 12 behind Rockola Vogue beaten 5l at 18-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Ascot over 3m (good) last month.
Ran to form when 5l third in a handicap hurdle at Ascot on latest outing. Effective from 2 1/2m to 3m and prefers a sound surface. Back on a competitive mark.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 26 | 4 | 7 | 15.4% | |
| Hurdle | 24 | 4 | 7 | 16.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 23 | 4 | 6 | 17.4% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 28 | 5 | 8 | 17.9% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 2 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Cameron Johnstone-Baker | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | Miss E C Lavelle | 26 | 4 | 7 | 15.4% |
Ran to form when just beaten by a race-fit rival after a positive ride, finishing a length second off a 3lb lower mark here last time. Effective from 2 1/2m to 3m and well treated on older form.
She has won three hurdle races from 2m 3f to 2m 5f on good to soft and soft ground. Beaten 1l by Everyonesgame when second of 9 at 20-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (good) last month.
Ran to form when just beaten by a race-fit rival after a positive ride, finishing a length second off a 3lb lower mark here last time. Effective from 2 1/2m to 3m and well treated on older form.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 16 | 3 | 4 | 18.8% | |
| Hurdle | 14 | 3 | 4 | 21.4% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| C | Course | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 11 | 1 | 4 | 9.1% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | C Gethings | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | A Ralph | 16 | 3 | 4 | 18.8% |
Travelled well but was out-battled late by a race-fit rival when beaten 2l off a 4lb lower mark at Ascot last time, her first run after a wind operation. Second run since surgery; effective from 2 1/2m to 3m, acts on soft and good; well treated on Listed form but inconsistent.
She has won a hurdle race, a NH flat race and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on good and soft ground. Beaten 1 3/4l by Rockola Vogue when second of 12 at 6-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Ascot over 3m (good) last month.
Travelled well but was out-battled late by a race-fit rival when beaten 2l off a 4lb lower mark at Ascot last time, her first run after a wind operation. Second run since surgery; effective from 2 1/2m to 3m, acts on soft and good; well treated on Listed form but inconsistent.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 6 | 1 | 2 | 16.7% | |
| Hurdle | 6 | 1 | 2 | 16.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 5 | 1 | 2 | 20% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | H Cobden | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | H Fry | 7 | 2 | 2 | 28.6% |
Stable has won two of the last five renewals of this race. Won a handicap by 3/4l off a 6lb lower mark at Market Rasen three starts ago. Returning from a long layoff; effective over 2 1/2m, acts on good to soft; useful dual-purpose performer, well treated on Listed and Flat form.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 5f on good to soft ground. Pulled up at the last when 11-1 at Cheltenham over 2m 4f (good) in a hurdle race won by Jubilee Alpha in April on her latest outing. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with Mrs L Wadham.
Stable has won two of the last five renewals of this race. Won a handicap by 3/4l off a 6lb lower mark at Market Rasen three starts ago. Returning from a long layoff; effective over 2 1/2m, acts on good to soft; useful dual-purpose performer, well treated on Listed and Flat form.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 5 | 1 | 3 | 20% | |
| Hurdle | 5 | 1 | 3 | 20% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 13 | 2 | 7 | 15.4% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T only) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Harry Skelton | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Dan Skelton | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
Needed the run when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Ascot last time. Wears cheekpieces for the first time. Effective over 3m, acts on good to soft and heavy ground, and generally consistent; stays well.
She has won three hurdle races from 2m 7f to 3m on good to soft and soft ground. Well beaten at 10-1 behind Rockola Vogue when eighth of 12 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Ascot over 3m (good) last month.
Needed the run when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Ascot last time. Wears cheekpieces for the first time. Effective over 3m, acts on good to soft and heavy ground, and generally consistent; stays well.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 15 | 2 | 7 | 13.3% | |
| Hurdle | 15 | 2 | 7 | 13.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 6 | 1 | 3 | 16.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (P only) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Benjamin Poste | 13 | 2 | 7 | 15.4% |
| T | T Symonds | 16 | 2 | 8 | 12.5% |
Ran to form when suited by a positive ride at a sharp track, beaten a length off a 3lb lower mark at Warwick last time. Effective from 2m to 2 1/2m, acts on good ground; back in form and fairly treated on novice form.
She has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 4f on good and soft ground. Beaten 1l by Crazierthandaisy when second of 6 at 10-3 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Warwick over 2m 5f (good to soft) last month.
Ran to form when suited by a positive ride at a sharp track, beaten a length off a 3lb lower mark at Warwick last time. Effective from 2m to 2 1/2m, acts on good ground; back in form and fairly treated on novice form.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 7 | 2 | 3 | 28.6% | |
| Hurdle | 7 | 2 | 3 | 28.6% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 7 | 2 | 1 | 28.6% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Isabelle Ryder | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Jamie Snowden | 10 | 3 | 3 | 30% |
Fell in a handicap hurdle here last time when running on and may have been placed. Effective from 2m to 2 1/2m, handles any ground, and consistent in a short career; unexposed over staying trips.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 1f on heavy ground. Fell at the last when 5-1 over this course and distance (good) in a hurdle race won by Everyonesgame last month on her latest outing.
Fell in a handicap hurdle here last time when running on and may have been placed. Effective from 2m to 2 1/2m, handles any ground, and consistent in a short career; unexposed over staying trips.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 5 | 1 | 2 | 20% | |
| Hurdle | 5 | 1 | 2 | 20% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 7 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 9 | 1 | 4 | 11.1% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Ben Jones | 7 | 1 | 4 | 14.3% |
| T | B Pauling | 9 | 1 | 4 | 11.1% |
DELLA CASA LUNGA struggled on her return last month but ran a far more encouraging race over 2m5f here next time. The seven-year-old defeated Holly Hartingo (second) from an identical mark in the corresponding race 12 months ago and would have appeared to target this contest yet again. Star Walking made a pleasing return at Ascot and must enter calculations, along with I've Madeupmymind, who fell when in contention over C&D. Miss Cynthia hasn't been seen since April, but this represents an ease in class.
There wasn't much between MISS CYNTHIA and Star Walking in a Listed race last term and the pair could have this between them. Though she concedes a fitness edge returning after a wind op the former is preferred starting out for her new top stable. She finished 4l ahead of her re-opposing rival at Doncaster but gets 1lb from that rival here who bounced back to form on her reappearance last time. Della Casa Lunga has dropped back to the same mark from which she took this last year and looks the obvious danger to the pair given her excellent course record.
Pulled up in the Henry VIII Novices' Chase (Grade 1) at Sandown last time where lost place after bad error; effective over 2m and best on a sound surface. A generally bold jumper who has progressed over fences until latest.
Winner of three hurdle races and two chases from 2m to 2m 2f on ground varying from good to soft. Pulled up 2 out when 8-1 in the Group 1 Betfair Henry VIII Novices' Chase at Sandown over 1m 7f (good to soft) in a Grade 1 chase won by Lulamba earlier this month on his latest outing. Has won at Cheltenham and Uttoxeter this season.
Pulled up in the Henry VIII Novices' Chase (Grade 1) at Sandown last time where lost place after bad error; effective over 2m and best on a sound surface. A generally bold jumper who has progressed over fences until latest.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 13 | 5 | 3 | 38.5% | |
| Chase | 3 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 10 | 4 | 3 | 40% |
| G | Similar Going | 14 | 4 | 3 | 28.6% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (H only) | 8 | 3 | 3 | 37.5% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | James Bowen | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| T | O Murphy | 10 | 4 | 3 | 40% |
Easily beat rivals when dropping in grade to win a beginners' chase at Lingfield by 8l last time; effective over 2m and acts on good to soft and good ground. A useful handicap hurdler with more to come over fences.
Winner of three hurdle races, a NH flat race and a chase at 2m on ground varying from good to soft. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 1-5fav at Lingfield over 2m (good to soft) earlier this month, beating Taita Hills by 8l.
Easily beat rivals when dropping in grade to win a beginners' chase at Lingfield by 8l last time; effective over 2m and acts on good to soft and good ground. A useful handicap hurdler with more to come over fences.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 15 | 4 | 0 | 26.7% | |
| Chase | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 14 | 5 | 0 | 35.7% |
| G | Similar Going | 15 | 4 | 0 | 26.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 16 | 5 | 0 | 31.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 12.5% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | H Cobden | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | G & J Moore | 15 | 4 | 0 | 26.7% |
Ran to form when 10l third behind a top-class winner in the Henry VIII Novices' Chase (Grade 1) at Sandown last time; effective over 2m and acts on good to soft ground. A useful chaser not up to top level but this looks suitable.
Winner of four hurdle races, a NH flat race and a chase from 1m 7f to 2m 1f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Third of 4 behind Lulamba beaten 10l at 6-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 chase in the Group 1 Betfair Henry VIII Novices' Chase at Sandown over 1m 7f (good to soft).
Ran to form when 10l third behind a top-class winner in the Henry VIII Novices' Chase (Grade 1) at Sandown last time; effective over 2m and acts on good to soft ground. A useful chaser not up to top level but this looks suitable.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 12 | 5 | 3 | 41.7% | |
| Chase | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| C | Course | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| D | Distance | 10 | 4 | 3 | 40% |
| G | Similar Going | 9 | 3 | 3 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 14 | 6 | 4 | 42.9% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 14.3% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Dylan Johnston | 7 | 2 | 2 | 28.6% |
| T | S Thomas | 14 | 6 | 4 | 42.9% |
Improved on hurdle form when allowed an easy lead to win a beginners' chase at Exeter by 2 1/4l last time; effective over 2m and acts on good to soft and good ground. May have a bit more to offer for his new yard over fences.
He has won three hurdle races and a chase from 1m 7f to 2m 1f on good and good to soft ground. A winner at 14-1 in a chase at Exeter over 2m 1f (good to soft) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Joyeuse by 2 1/4l.
Improved on hurdle form when allowed an easy lead to win a beginners' chase at Exeter by 2 1/4l last time; effective over 2m and acts on good to soft and good ground. May have a bit more to offer for his new yard over fences.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 10 | 4 | 3 | 40% | |
| Chase | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 6 | 1 | 2 | 16.7% |
| G | Similar Going | 9 | 4 | 4 | 44.4% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T & H) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| HG | Hood | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Harry Skelton | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | Dan Skelton | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
Travelled strongly and won comfortably when taking a handicap chase at Newbury by 2l last time; effective over 2m and acts with cut. Progressive and worth this step up in grade.
He has won a hurdle race and two chases at 2m on good to soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 5-2fav at Newbury over 2m (good to soft) last month, beating Mighty Bandit by 2l. Has also won at Aintree this season.
Travelled strongly and won comfortably when taking a handicap chase at Newbury by 2l last time; effective over 2m and acts with cut. Progressive and worth this step up in grade.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 8 | 3 | 2 | 37.5% | |
| Chase | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| C | Course | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| D | Distance | 3 | 3 | 0 | 100% |
| G | Similar Going | 4 | 3 | 0 | 75% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 8 | 3 | 2 | 37.5% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Ben Jones | 4 | 3 | 0 | 75% |
| T | B Pauling | 5 | 3 | 0 | 60% |
It was certainly no disgrace finishing third in behind Lulamba in the Henry VIII, and Lump Sum has less on his plate today. That being said, it'll be no easy feat conceding 6lb to MAMBONUMBERFIVE, who has taken to fencing like a duck to water. Ben Pauling's charge won at Aintree before following up at Newbury and although improvement will be required, he is open to stacks of it. Mirabad was sent off the outsider of four at Exeter but he put in an excellent round of jumping to score and is more than capable should things go his way.
LUMP SUM was outclassed at the top level last time but he was beaten by a potential superstar that day and should find this more manageable. The form of his debut victory has worked out well and he can get the better of Mambonumberfive who won the Adonis here last term. That rival is unbeaten over fences and comfortably defeated a next time out winner last time so is worth this step up in class. Hansard was arguably the best of these over hurdles so isn't ruled out at a bigger price. A former Gerry Fielden winner needed the run when held here on his chase debut before outclassing his rivals in a weaker contest next time.
Well treated off an unchanged mark, he improved again when landing a handicap chase by 5 1/2l off a 7lb lower mark at Kelso last time. Effective from 2m to 2 1/2m, acts on soft and good to firm ground, and remains hugely progressive.
Has won two hurdle races and six chases from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. A winner at 10-3 in a chase at Kelso over 2m 1f (soft) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Traprain Law by 6l. Has also won at Chepstow this season.
Well treated off an unchanged mark, he improved again when landing a handicap chase by 5 1/2l off a 7lb lower mark at Kelso last time. Effective from 2m to 2 1/2m, acts on soft and good to firm ground, and remains hugely progressive.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 27 | 8 | 8 | 29.6% | |
| Chase | 20 | 6 | 7 | 30% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 10 | 3 | 3 | 30% |
| G | Similar Going | 18 | 6 | 4 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 23 | 6 | 7 | 26.1% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | C Gethings | 4 | 2 | 1 | 50% |
| T | Mrs J Williams | 26 | 8 | 8 | 30.8% |
Outclassed when comfortably held in the Tingle Creek Chase (Grade 1) at Sandown last time. Suited by 2m, acts on soft and good ground but probably not heavy. Has had jumping issues and may need to come down a few pounds; vulnerable at Graded level.
Winner of a hurdle race, a NH flat race and five chases from 2m to 2m 1f on ground varying from good to soft, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 66-1 when last of 5 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 chase in the Group 1 Betfair Tingle Creek Chase at Sandown over 1m 7f (good to soft).
Outclassed when comfortably held in the Tingle Creek Chase (Grade 1) at Sandown last time. Suited by 2m, acts on soft and good ground but probably not heavy. Has had jumping issues and may need to come down a few pounds; vulnerable at Graded level.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 22 | 6 | 3 | 27.3% | |
| Chase | 17 | 5 | 1 | 29.4% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 4 | 2 | 0 | 50% |
| C | Course | 5 | 2 | 0 | 40% |
| D | Distance | 12 | 4 | 2 | 33.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 17 | 5 | 1 | 29.4% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 19 | 5 | 2 | 26.3% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 14.3% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 5 | 2 | 0 | 40% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Bryan Carver | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | H Fry | 23 | 7 | 3 | 30.4% |
Jumped boldly and won readily, well treated up 6lb and improved again under an aggressive ride, enjoying making the running. Effective from 2m to 2m3f, acts on good to soft and good ground; tricky to keep sound but hugely progressive for his new yard and should remain competitive off a revised mark.
Winner of a hurdle race and four chases from 2m to 2m 3f on good and good to soft ground. A winner at 3-1 in a Grade 2 chase in the Group 2 Haldon Gold Cup Handicap Chase at Exeter over 2m 1f (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Saint Segal by 7l. Has won 3 times this season.
Jumped boldly and won readily, well treated up 6lb and improved again under an aggressive ride, enjoying making the running. Effective from 2m to 2m3f, acts on good to soft and good ground; tricky to keep sound but hugely progressive for his new yard and should remain competitive off a revised mark.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 10 | 5 | 3 | 50% | |
| Chase | 5 | 4 | 1 | 80% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 8 | 2 | 3 | 25% |
| G | Similar Going | 9 | 5 | 2 | 55.6% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T & H) | 8 | 5 | 2 | 62.5% |
| HG | Hood | 9 | 5 | 2 | 55.6% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Harry Skelton | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| T | Dan Skelton | 3 | 3 | 0 | 100% |
Unable to dominate as desired and comfortably held in a handicap chase at Cheltenham last time. Effective at 2m on good ground and a bold jumper, though his current mark may be stiff enough.
Has won four hurdle races and four chases from 1m 7f to 2m 3f on ground varying from good to soft. Finished 20l behind David's Well when fifth of 7 at 11-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Cheltenham over 2m (good to soft) earlier this month.
Unable to dominate as desired and comfortably held in a handicap chase at Cheltenham last time. Effective at 2m on good ground and a bold jumper, though his current mark may be stiff enough.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 32 | 8 | 5 | 25% | |
| Chase | 21 | 4 | 4 | 19.1% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 9 | 2 | 1 | 22.2% |
| G | Similar Going | 10 | 2 | 1 | 20% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 10 | 2 | 0 | 20% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 8 | 1 | 1 | 12.5% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | H Cobden | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16.7% |
| T | P F Nicholls | 16 | 3 | 2 | 18.8% |
Improved back down in trip on reappearance when landing a handicap by 2 1/4l off a 6lb lower mark at Newbury last time. Effective at 2m, acts on soft and good ground, and his novice chase form is working out well.
Winner of two hurdle races, two chases and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to soft. A winner at 18-1 in a chase at Newbury over 2m (good to soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Javert Allen by 2 1/4l.
Improved back down in trip on reappearance when landing a handicap by 2 1/4l off a 6lb lower mark at Newbury last time. Effective at 2m, acts on soft and good ground, and his novice chase form is working out well.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 9 | 4 | 1 | 44.4% | |
| Chase | 5 | 2 | 0 | 40% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| C | Course | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| D | Distance | 6 | 4 | 1 | 66.7% |
| G | Similar Going | 7 | 3 | 1 | 42.9% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 12 | 5 | 1 | 41.7% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | J J Burke | 6 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| T | F O'Brien | 10 | 4 | 1 | 40% |
Ran to form when fourth, beaten 5 1/4l in a handicap chase at Ascot last time. Usually held up, effective from 2m to 2 1/4m on good ground; in form with his mark creeping up and worth stepping back up slightly in trip so may find this on the sharp side.
He has won four chases from 2m to 2m 3f on good ground. Finished 6l behind Calico when fourth of 10 at 12-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Ascot over 2m 1f (good to soft) last month.
Ran to form when fourth, beaten 5 1/4l in a handicap chase at Ascot last time. Usually held up, effective from 2m to 2 1/4m on good ground; in form with his mark creeping up and worth stepping back up slightly in trip so may find this on the sharp side.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 14 | 4 | 2 | 28.6% | |
| Chase | 11 | 4 | 2 | 36.4% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 8 | 2 | 0 | 25% |
| G | Similar Going | 14 | 4 | 2 | 28.6% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 15 | 4 | 2 | 26.7% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Rex Dingle | 6 | 3 | 0 | 50% |
| T | A J Honeyball | 17 | 4 | 2 | 23.5% |
Fell in a handicap chase at Cheltenham last time when beaten. Effective at 2m but needs to dominate and looks in need of a drop in grade.
Successful in two chases at 2m on good and good to soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Fell at the last when 80-1 at Cheltenham over 2m (soft) in a chase won by Triple Trade last month on his latest outing.
Fell in a handicap chase at Cheltenham last time when beaten. Effective at 2m but needs to dominate and looks in need of a drop in grade.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 15 | 2 | 2 | 13.3% | |
| Chase | 11 | 2 | 2 | 18.2% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 15 | 2 | 2 | 13.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 12 | 2 | 2 | 16.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 20 | 2 | 2 | 10% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | James Best | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| T | W De Best-Turner | 18 | 2 | 2 | 11.1% |
Unbeaten in three starts for Dan Skelton, THISTLE ASK continued his upward trajectory with an impressive display in the Grade 2 Haldon Gold Cup at Exeter. He beat the subsequent handicap winner Saint Segal by seven lengths and is taken to confirm superiority, despite the worse terms. The latter will likely feature again off the back of his convincing win at Kelso, while Ryan's Rocket appreciated the return to 2m when scoring nicely at Newbury and is preferred to Gabriel's Getaway.
THISTLE ASK has been rapidly progressing for his new stable and can extend his winning streak here. Though he faces more competition up front he proved he could take a lead on his penultimate start so can confirm Haldon Gold Cup form with the improving Saint Segal who has won since. Perhaps the most interesting competitor is Boothill who has fallen in the last couple of renewals of this when still going well. He has had his issues but the quick conditions will suit and the handicapper has relented.
Went clear and ran to form when stepped up in trip under an aggressive ride to finish second, beaten 4 1/4l in a handicap chase here last time. Effective from 2 1/2m to 3m on decent ground and remains fairly treated on hunter chase form.
Has won a hurdle race, a chase and six point-to-points from 1m 7f to 3m on good and soft ground. Beaten 4 1/2l by Chance Another One when second of 7 at 7-1 on his latest outing in a chase over this course and distance (good) last month.
Went clear and ran to form when stepped up in trip under an aggressive ride to finish second, beaten 4 1/4l in a handicap chase here last time. Effective from 2 1/2m to 3m on decent ground and remains fairly treated on hunter chase form.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 9 | 2 | 4 | 22.2% | |
| Chase | 7 | 1 | 4 | 14.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| D | Distance | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 11 | 3 | 5 | 27.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 11 | 3 | 5 | 27.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Miss Olive Nicholls | 6 | 1 | 3 | 16.7% |
| T | P F Nicholls | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
Won this race last year but was pulled up in the Sodexo Live! Gold Cup at Ascot last time. Returns from a short break, effective at 3m on decent ground, though form is inconsistent.
He has won two hurdle races, a NH flat race and a chase from 2m to 3m 1f on good and good to soft ground. Pulled up 3 out when 12-1 at Ascot over 3m (good) in a chase won by Henry's Friend last month on his latest outing.
Won this race last year but was pulled up in the Sodexo Live! Gold Cup at Ascot last time. Returns from a short break, effective at 3m on decent ground, though form is inconsistent.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 14 | 3 | 3 | 21.4% | |
| Chase | 7 | 1 | 3 | 14.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| C | Course | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| D | Distance | 6 | 1 | 3 | 16.7% |
| G | Similar Going | 15 | 4 | 3 | 26.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (B only) | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 20% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | J J Burke | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Jonjo & A J O'Neill | 17 | 4 | 3 | 23.5% |
Won comfortably on chase debut at Taunton last time, improving up in trip to land a handicap by 7 1/2l off an 8lb lower mark despite the race falling apart. Effective from 2 1/2m to 3m, acts on soft and good ground, and remains unexposed over fences.
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m 1f and 2m 7f on good and soft ground. A winner at 4-1 in a chase at Taunton over 2m 7f (good) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Bertie Wooster by 8l.
Won comfortably on chase debut at Taunton last time, improving up in trip to land a handicap by 7 1/2l off an 8lb lower mark despite the race falling apart. Effective from 2 1/2m to 3m, acts on soft and good ground, and remains unexposed over fences.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 9 | 2 | 3 | 22.2% | |
| Chase | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 11 | 2 | 4 | 18.2% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Sean Houlihan | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| T | P Hobbs & J White | 9 | 2 | 3 | 22.2% |
Needed the run when comfortably held in a handicap chase at Newbury last time. Effective around 3m on decent ground but inconsistent and looks on a stiff mark.
He has won a hurdle race, a NH flat race and two chases from 2m 1f to 3m on good to soft ground. Well beaten at 13-2 behind Booster Bob when sixth of 12 on his latest outing in a chase at Newbury over 2m 6f (good to soft) last month.
Needed the run when comfortably held in a handicap chase at Newbury last time. Effective around 3m on decent ground but inconsistent and looks on a stiff mark.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 14 | 3 | 2 | 21.4% | |
| Chase | 8 | 2 | 0 | 25% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 6 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 13 | 4 | 2 | 30.8% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 15 | 4 | 2 | 26.7% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16.7% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 9 | 1 | 0 | 11.1% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | James Bowen | 3 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% |
| T | N J Henderson | 15 | 4 | 2 | 26.7% |
Improved again when back from a break to win a handicap at Ascot by 2 1/2l off a 6lb lower mark. Effective at 3m, acts on good ground, and looks progressive with potential for further improvement over fences.
Winner of two hurdle races and three chases from 2m 3f to 3m on good and soft ground. A winner at 4-1 in a chase at Ascot over 3m (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Muskoka by 2 1/2l. Has also won at Worcester this season.
Improved again when back from a break to win a handicap at Ascot by 2 1/2l off a 6lb lower mark. Effective at 3m, acts on good ground, and looks progressive with potential for further improvement over fences.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 12 | 5 | 2 | 41.7% | |
| Chase | 7 | 3 | 0 | 42.9% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 4 | 2 | 0 | 50% |
| G | Similar Going | 10 | 4 | 2 | 40% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (V only) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Stan Sheppard | 9 | 4 | 1 | 44.4% |
| T | T Lacey | 12 | 5 | 2 | 41.7% |
Ran to form when beaten 2 1/4l off this mark at Doncaster last time after being forced to switch several times in the straight. Effective from 2 1/2m to 3m, acts on soft and good ground, and looks well handicapped based on hurdle form but finishing efforts can be a slight worry.
Winner of four hurdle races and a chase from 2m 4f to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to yielding. Third of 7 behind Docpickedme beaten 2 1/4l at 9-4fav on his latest outing in a chase at Doncaster over 3m (good to soft) earlier this month.
Ran to form when beaten 2 1/4l off this mark at Doncaster last time after being forced to switch several times in the straight. Effective from 2 1/2m to 3m, acts on soft and good ground, and looks well handicapped based on hurdle form but finishing efforts can be a slight worry.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 33 | 5 | 9 | 15.2% | |
| Chase | 9 | 1 | 2 | 11.1% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 22 | 5 | 3 | 22.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (P only) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Harry Skelton | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| T | Dan Skelton | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
Improved from his debut when outpaced early but came clear with the winner to finish second, beaten 2l off a 1lb lower mark at Chepstow last time. Effective from 2 1/2m to 3m and progressing over fences, likely to win soon.
He has won two hurdle races and a point-to-point from 2m 3f to 3m on good and soft ground. Beaten 1 3/4l by Toss Of A Coin when second of 6 at 9-4 on his latest outing in a chase at Chepstow over 3m (good to soft) earlier this month.
Improved from his debut when outpaced early but came clear with the winner to finish second, beaten 2l off a 1lb lower mark at Chepstow last time. Effective from 2 1/2m to 3m and progressing over fences, likely to win soon.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 7 | 2 | 1 | 28.6% | |
| Chase | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| G | Similar Going | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 8 | 3 | 1 | 37.5% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | R T Dunne | 3 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
| T | N J Henderson | 7 | 2 | 1 | 28.6% |
Beachcomber's yard has returned to form and last year's easy winner enters calculations despite a 7lb higher mark. Montregard has improved for the application of a visor and returned the decisive winner at Ascot to land a double, but it could pay to stick with KAP VERT. The taking winner at Taunton upped to 2m7f for his first start over the larger obstacles, there looks plenty more to come from the five-year-old over fences and he's taken to defy an 8lb hike.
A tight contest where most of the field can be given a chance. Top weight Viroflay is respected given his excellent course record and he looks well treated on his hunter chase win here. It is the unexposed KAP VERT who is preferred though following an impressive debut victory over fences. Though he was aided by some early carnage that day he relished the step up to 3m that day and on favourable good ground can defy an 8lb rise. The Nicky Henderson pair Bective Abbey and Wiseguy are also respected at bigger prices. The former is unexposed over fences while the latter has dropped in the weights and will get his conditions for the first time in a while.
Scored by 3l off a 3lb lower mark at Chepstow three starts back. Found a stiff mark when seventh, beaten 30l off 132 last time. Effective at 2m on soft or good ground, but his current mark demands more.
Winner of five hurdle races and two NH flat races from 2m to 2m 1f on ground varying from good to yielding. Well beaten at 6-1 behind Lanesborough when seventh of 9 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Doncaster over 2m 1f (good to soft) earlier this month.
Scored by 3l off a 3lb lower mark at Chepstow three starts back. Found a stiff mark when seventh, beaten 30l off 132 last time. Effective at 2m on soft or good ground, but his current mark demands more.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 19 | 5 | 3 | 26.3% | |
| Hurdle | 18 | 5 | 3 | 27.8% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 16 | 6 | 3 | 37.5% |
| G | Similar Going | 16 | 5 | 1 | 31.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 18 | 7 | 2 | 38.9% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 33.3% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Megan Fox | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | Harry Derham | 7 | 3 | 0 | 42.9% |
Scored by 2 1/2l off a 5lb lower mark at Sandown on his penultimate start. Beaten early and pulled up in a handicap hurdle last time when something was amiss. Effective at 2m on good to soft or good to firm ground.
He has won three hurdle races at 2m on good to firm and good to soft ground. Pulled up at the 3rd when 13-2 at Plumpton over 2m 4f (good) in a hurdle race won by Goodwin last month on his latest outing. Has won at Sandown and Plumpton this season.
Scored by 2 1/2l off a 5lb lower mark at Sandown on his penultimate start. Beaten early and pulled up in a handicap hurdle last time when something was amiss. Effective at 2m on good to soft or good to firm ground.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 7 | 3 | 0 | 42.9% | |
| Hurdle | 7 | 3 | 0 | 42.9% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 6 | 3 | 0 | 50% |
| G | Similar Going | 7 | 3 | 0 | 42.9% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T & P) | 5 | 3 | 0 | 60% |
| HG | Cheek Pieces | 6 | 3 | 0 | 50% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | H Cobden | 5 | 3 | 0 | 60% |
| T | P F Nicholls | 7 | 3 | 0 | 42.9% |
Went clear but made too much use of himself when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Cheltenham last time. Effective from 2m to 3m on soft or good ground. In good form in general since moving from Ireland and fair mark on novice form.
He has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to yielding - soft. Well beaten at 13-2 behind Lavender Hill Mob when sixth of 10 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cheltenham over 2m 5f (soft) last month. Has won at Cheltenham and Uttoxeter this season.
Went clear but made too much use of himself when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Cheltenham last time. Effective from 2m to 3m on soft or good ground. In good form in general since moving from Ireland and fair mark on novice form.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 8 | 2 | 3 | 25% | |
| Hurdle | 8 | 2 | 3 | 25% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 4 | 2 | 1 | 50% |
| G | Similar Going | 6 | 3 | 2 | 50% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 8 | 3 | 3 | 37.5% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Freddie Keighley | 3 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
| T | M Keighley | 4 | 2 | 1 | 50% |
Improved and got the first run on the runner-up when landing a handicap by 1l off a 6lb lower mark at Ascot last time. Effective at 2m, his form has been emphatically franked and he may still be ahead of the handicapper.
He has won three hurdle races and a NH flat race at 2m on good ground. A winner at 20-1 in a hurdle race at Ascot over 2m (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Fortune De Mer by 1l. Has won 3 times this season.
Improved and got the first run on the runner-up when landing a handicap by 1l off a 6lb lower mark at Ascot last time. Effective at 2m, his form has been emphatically franked and he may still be ahead of the handicapper.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 3 | 3 | 0 | 100% | |
| Hurdle | 3 | 3 | 0 | 100% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| C | Course | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| D | Distance | 4 | 4 | 0 | 100% |
| G | Similar Going | 5 | 4 | 1 | 80% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 6 | 4 | 1 | 66.7% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Bryan Carver | 6 | 4 | 1 | 66.7% |
| T | H Fry | 6 | 4 | 1 | 66.7% |
Scored by 2l off a 9lb lower mark at Market Rasen three starts back. Travelled well and ran to form when third, beaten 4 1/4l off 122 last time on ground softer than ideal. Suited by 2m on a sound surface with progressive form emphatically franked.
He has won three hurdle races from 2m to 2m 1f on good ground. Third of 8 behind Tutti Quanti beaten 4 1/2l at 3-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Newbury over 2m (soft) last month. Has won at Market Rasen and Warwick this season.
Scored by 2l off a 9lb lower mark at Market Rasen three starts back. Travelled well and ran to form when third, beaten 4 1/4l off 122 last time on ground softer than ideal. Suited by 2m on a sound surface with progressive form emphatically franked.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 7 | 3 | 2 | 42.9% | |
| Hurdle | 7 | 3 | 2 | 42.9% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 5 | 2 | 2 | 40% |
| G | Similar Going | 10 | 4 | 3 | 40% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 16 | 4 | 7 | 25% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | H Cobden | 4 | 2 | 0 | 50% |
| T | Miss E C Lavelle | 7 | 3 | 2 | 42.9% |
Ran to form but just flattened out under a penalty when fourth, beaten 6l in a novice hurdle here last time. Progressive in bumpers at 2m and may improve further when stepped up in distance.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m on good and good to soft ground. Finished 6l behind Old Park Star when fourth of 6 at 11-8fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (good) last month.
Ran to form but just flattened out under a penalty when fourth, beaten 6l in a novice hurdle here last time. Progressive in bumpers at 2m and may improve further when stepped up in distance.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% | |
| Hurdle | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 6 | 2 | 1 | 33.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 6 | 2 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | James Bowen | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | O Murphy | 6 | 2 | 1 | 33.3% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
No match for the unexposed winner but ran to form, benefiting from a pace collapse when second, beaten 8 1/2l in a handicap hurdle at Doncaster last time. Effective at 2m and on a good mark if building on that recent revival.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m on good and good to soft ground. Beaten 9l by Lanesborough when second of 9 at 13-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Doncaster over 2m 1f (good to soft) earlier this month.
No match for the unexposed winner but ran to form, benefiting from a pace collapse when second, beaten 8 1/2l in a handicap hurdle at Doncaster last time. Effective at 2m and on a good mark if building on that recent revival.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 15 | 2 | 3 | 13.3% | |
| Hurdle | 13 | 2 | 3 | 15.4% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 14 | 2 | 4 | 14.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 13 | 2 | 4 | 15.4% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 18 | 2 | 5 | 11.1% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 10% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 9 | 1 | 0 | 11.1% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Toby McCain-Mitchell | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Christian Williams | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
INDEMNITY has faced tougher assignments on his last couple of starts and placed on both occasions. A respectable third in the Gerry Feilden at Newbury last month, Emma Lavelle's charge is taken to make the most of this easier opportunity. The progressive Trustintimes made a winning handicap debut when scoring at Ascot and beating a subsequent winner in the process. He will be hard to keep out of the finish, while Wandering Ego is open to improvement now handicapping for the first time and makes more appeal than Williethebuilder.
A strong race where Indemnity is likely to prove popular back on quicker ground and a sharper track after flattening out last time but his mark does continue to creep up. The same can be said of the unbeaten Trustintimes who is also respected with his latest win working out very well but he did have the run of the race that day which he won't get here. DE TEMPS EN TEMPS could have it easy on the front end here and if that's the case he will be difficult to peg back. He failed to get home over 2m5f at Cheltenham last time having gone off quickly but this test will be more suitable. He looks very well treated on his previous novice win and is chosen to defeat Williethebuilder who has been running back into form. He was only beaten by a handicap blot last time but he did travel well into the race.
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