Forecast: Light sleet
Temperature: 0.6° - 4.1°
Rainfall: 6.73mm
Wind: 10.0 mph E
Forecast: Light sleet
Temperature: 0.6° - 4.1°
Rainfall: 6.73mm
Wind: 10.0 mph E
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Very promising debut back from a lay-off when coming clear with a useful yardstick to finish second, beaten 3l, in a novice hurdle at Windsor latest. Effective over 2 3/4m, knew his job on debut and should progress a little, and can find a maiden.
Placed in a hurdle race and a NH flat race from two starts. Beaten 3l by Fountains Blenhein when second of 4 at 13-2 on his hurdling debut at Windsor over 2m 6f (good) last month.
Very promising debut back from a lay-off when coming clear with a useful yardstick to finish second, beaten 3l, in a novice hurdle at Windsor latest. Effective over 2 3/4m, knew his job on debut and should progress a little, and can find a maiden.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Jonjo O'Neill Jr. | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | Jonjo & A J O'Neill | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
Improved again under a positive ride at a sharp track when fourth, beaten 8 1/2l, in a maiden hurdle at Taunton latest. Form has been franked. Trainer in form, effective over 2m-2m4f, and there could be more to come for top connections.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m on good to soft ground. Finished 9l behind Harbour Island when fourth of 13 at 5-2 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Taunton over 2m 3f (good to soft) last month.
Improved again under a positive ride at a sharp track when fourth, beaten 8 1/2l, in a maiden hurdle at Taunton latest. Form has been franked. Trainer in form, effective over 2m-2m4f, and there could be more to come for top connections.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 4 | 1 | 2 | 25% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 4 | 1 | 2 | 25% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Dylan Johnston | 3 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% |
| T | P F Nicholls | 4 | 1 | 2 | 25% |
Improved up in trip when second, beaten 4 1/2l, in a maiden hurdle here latest. Effective over 2m5f-3m, can win soon and a longer trip will help.
A winner of a point-to-point at 3m. Beaten 4 1/2l by Mondoui'boy when second of 11 at 9-4 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race here over 2m 5f (good to soft) last month.
Improved up in trip when second, beaten 4 1/2l, in a maiden hurdle here latest. Effective over 2m5f-3m, can win soon and a longer trip will help.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 7 | 1 | 4 | 14.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Thomas Bellamy | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | K C Bailey | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
ISLAND BRIDGE and Doctor On Call are closely matched on official ratings, while Assertive Walk probably ran to a similar level on his hurdling bow so it would come as no surprise were any of the three to win. The first-named did look ready for a return to three miles when keeping on into second over an extended 2m5f here last month, though, and he shades the verdict with that in mind.
An open race where all of the trio can be given a chance. Marginal preference is for the least exposed ASSERTIVE WALK who came clear with a useful yardstick first time out over hurdles. He should come on for that first outing in more than a year and should appreciate the longer trip. Island Bridge has already proven his stamina for 3m and he was beaten by a potentially classy rival who has franked the form last time. He looks the biggest challenger ahead of bumper winner Doctor On Call who has been steadily progressing as his trip increases over hurdles.
Ran to form on hurdle debut when comfortably held in a novice hurdle at Wetherby last time. He had been in good form prior, is off a short break, is effective at 2m and acts on soft and good to firm. More to come over hurdles.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m 1f on good to firm ground. Finished 11l behind Minstrel Knight when fifth of 11 at 11-1 on his hurdling debut at Wetherby over 2m (soft) in December last year.
Ran to form on hurdle debut when comfortably held in a novice hurdle at Wetherby last time. He had been in good form prior, is off a short break, is effective at 2m and acts on soft and good to firm. More to come over hurdles.
| 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% | |
| Similar Going | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Theo Gillard | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| T | D McCain Jnr | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% |
Improved from his debut when beaten 8l in a bumper at Hereford last time. The trainer is in form and he returns from a long layoff. Effective at 2m and acts on good, he should improve for this longer trip now hurdling but needs to.
Unplaced in both NH starts. Finished 8l behind Getaway Vic when fifth of 6 at 17-2 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Hereford over 2m (good) in April last year.
Improved from his debut when beaten 8l in a bumper at Hereford last time. The trainer is in form and he returns from a long layoff. Effective at 2m and acts on good, he should improve for this longer trip now hurdling but needs to.
| 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 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Similar Going | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Charlie Deutsch | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | Mrs M Rowley | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Pulled up in a maiden hurdle at Southwell last time and has yet to show anything in his races so far.
Yet to place in three starts. Pulled up 3 out when 250-1 at Southwell over 2m (good to soft) in a maiden hurdle race won by Wilstar earlier this month on his latest outing.
Pulled up in a maiden hurdle at Southwell last time and has yet to show anything in his races so far.
| 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 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Similar Going | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T only) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Lee Edwards | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | Miss C Dyson | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Improved a little when fourth, beaten 20l, in a maiden hurdle at Southwell last time. Effective at 2m and acts on good to soft, he looks the type to do better when handicapping.
Placed in a NH flat race from three starts. Finished 20l behind Wilstar when fourth of 10 at 10-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Southwell over 2m (good to soft) earlier this month.
Improved a little when fourth, beaten 20l, in a maiden hurdle at Southwell last time. Effective at 2m and acts on good to soft, he looks the type to do better when handicapping.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T only) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Toby Wynne | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | O Greenall & J Guerriero | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
Improved when second, beaten 3 1/2l, in a 4yo chase at Moulins last time and is off a long absence. Effective at 2 1/4m and acts on heavy, he showed promise over fences in France.
Pulled up when 66-1 at Auteuil over 2m 2f (heavy) in a hurdle race won by Lulamba in October '24 on his racecourse debut. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with P Quinton in France.
Improved when second, beaten 3 1/2l, in a 4yo chase at Moulins last time and is off a long absence. Effective at 2 1/4m and acts on heavy, he showed promise over fences in France.
| 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 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T only) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | C J Todd | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | O Greenall & J Guerriero | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
Made a promising debut when third, beaten 2 1/2l, in a 4yo hurdle at Compiegne. He returns from a long layoff, is effective at 2 1/4m and acts on soft. Showed useful form in France and there is more to come.
Third of 15 behind Laccio Conti beaten 2 1/2l at 10-1 on his racecourse debut at Compiegne over 2m 2f (soft) in April last year. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with N George & A Zetterholm in France.
Made a promising debut when third, beaten 2 1/2l, in a 4yo hurdle at Compiegne. He returns from a long layoff, is effective at 2 1/4m and acts on soft. Showed useful form in France and there is more to come.
| 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Thomas Bellamy | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | K C Bailey | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
Was far too free after a wind operation and jumped poorly when well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Southwell last time. This is his second run after a wind op and he is likely to struggle again.
Yet to place in five starts. Well beaten at 100-1 behind Desertmore News when seventh of 10 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Southwell over 2m (good to soft) earlier this month.
Was far too free after a wind operation and jumped poorly when well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Southwell last time. This is his second run after a wind op and he is likely to struggle again.
| 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 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Similar Going | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T & H) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hood | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Lily Pinchin | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | Mrs E Bishop | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Outpaced and improved a little for his debut experience when finishing down the field in a novice hurdle at Carlisle most recently. He may need more time.
Yet to place in three starts. Well beaten at 100-1 behind It's Top when 9th of 12 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Carlisle over 2m 1f (good to soft) earlier this month.
Outpaced and improved a little for his debut experience when finishing down the field in a novice hurdle at Carlisle most recently. He may need more time.
| 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) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | I J Power | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | J Candlish | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Outpaced and made a modest effort when comfortably held in a novice hurdle at Ffos Las last time. Effective at 2m on heavy and good to soft, he should improve a little for that initial experience.
Placed in a NH flat race from three starts. Well beaten at 13-2 behind The Hawkstonian when fifth of 8 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ffos Las over 2m (heavy) last month.
Outpaced and made a modest effort when comfortably held in a novice hurdle at Ffos Las last time. Effective at 2m on heavy and good to soft, he should improve a little for that initial experience.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Sam Twiston-Davies | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | H D Daly | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
Improved a little for her debut experience when well beaten in a novice hurdle at Warwick last time. A bit more is needed for her to get off the mark.
Unplaced in all four starts. Well beaten at 250-1 behind Jackie Hobbs when seventh of 16 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Warwick over 2m 3f (good to soft) last month.
Improved a little for her debut experience when well beaten in a novice hurdle at Warwick last time. A bit more is needed for her to get off the mark.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Similar Going | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | James Turner | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
The yard won this race last year. She was keen and travelled well, improving down in class but no match for the winner when second, beaten 3 1/4l, in a novice hurdle at Windsor last time. Effective at 2m and may improve for a bit further in time. The one to beat on form.
Placed in a hurdle race from four starts. Beaten 3 1/2l by Getawhisky when second of 6 at 11-2 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Windsor over 2m (soft) last month.
The yard won this race last year. She was keen and travelled well, improving down in class but no match for the winner when second, beaten 3 1/4l, in a novice hurdle at Windsor last time. Effective at 2m and may improve for a bit further in time. The one to beat on form.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (H only) | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Kielan Woods | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | B Pauling | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
Green under pressure and needing the run on his stable debut when fourth, beaten 4 1/4l, in a 4yo hurdle at Chepstow last time. Effective at 2m and should come on for that stable debut. French form has been franked and he should go well.
Placed in a hurdle race from two starts. Finished 4 1/2l behind Thewoodcorner when fourth of 7 at 10-11fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Chepstow over 2m (soft) last month.
Green under pressure and needing the run on his stable debut when fourth, beaten 4 1/4l, in a 4yo hurdle at Chepstow last time. Effective at 2m and should come on for that stable debut. French form has been franked and he should go well.
| 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 | - | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Tristan Durrell | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Dan Skelton | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
Misterdoc won an AQPS race when trained in France but couldn't justify favouritism on his British/stable bow and although likely to improve, HORNICA is preferred. Ben Pauling's mare has been thrown in at the deep end over hurdles so far and took a big leap forward to finish second at Windsor last time. This is a lot less taxing than the assignments she's faced and represents a decent opportunity. Leo Wood and Le Gentleman have both shown ability in France and must be monitored in the betting.
HORNICA sets the clear standard on form. She chased home a useful rival last time and was though highly enough of to contest a Listed race prior to that. She's proven on soft ground and can account for Misterdoc. That rival showed a high level of form in bumpers and over hurdles in France. He's likely capable of much better than he showed on his stable debut where he looked in need of the experience. Bumper winner Dartmouth Castle showed he handled a softer surface last time and a repeat would see him gain a place behind the front pair.
Pulled up in a handicap chase at Hereford last time after a short break. Wants 3m on good ground and had been progressing over fences prior to that, now on a fair mark based on her Listed form.
She has won a hurdle race and three chases from 2m 7f to 3m 2f on good to firm and good ground. Pulled up at the last when 14-1 at Hereford over 3m 1f (soft) in a chase won by Lady Balko in December last year on her latest outing.
Pulled up in a handicap chase at Hereford last time after a short break. Wants 3m on good ground and had been progressing over fences prior to that, now on a fair mark based on her Listed form.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 23 | 4 | 7 | 17.4% | |
| Chase | 7 | 3 | 1 | 42.9% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 14 | 0 | 6 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 22 | 4 | 6 | 18.2% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Thomas Bellamy | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | H D Daly | 26 | 4 | 8 | 15.4% |
Scored by 1/2l off a 2lb lower mark at Cheltenham on her penultimate start. Up in trip and did not stay on testing ground when pulled up in the Heroes Handicap Hurdle latest. Enjoys making it, effective at 2-2 1/2m, inconsistent but better over fences.
Winner of two hurdle races and three chases from 1m 7f to 2m 5f on good to soft and soft ground. Pulled up at the last when 9-1 at Sandown over 2m 7f (heavy) in a hurdle race won by Henri The Second last month on her latest outing.
Scored by 1/2l off a 2lb lower mark at Cheltenham on her penultimate start. Up in trip and did not stay on testing ground when pulled up in the Heroes Handicap Hurdle latest. Enjoys making it, effective at 2-2 1/2m, inconsistent but better over fences.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 15 | 5 | 3 | 33.3% | |
| Chase | 7 | 3 | 0 | 42.9% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 14 | 5 | 3 | 35.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 17 | 5 | 4 | 29.4% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 75% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Sam Twiston-Davies | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| T | H D Daly | 15 | 5 | 3 | 33.3% |
Landed a handicap by 2 1/2l off a 5lb lower mark at Huntingdon three starts ago. Effective from 2 1/2m to 3m and acts on soft and good ground. Progressive and unexposed as a stayer. Well treated on Listed run and could be tough to beat.
She has won two hurdle races and two chases from 2m 3f to 3m on ground varying from good to soft. Beaten 14l by Panic Attack when second of 5 at 9-2 on her latest outing in a chase at Newbury over 2m 7f (good to soft) last month. Has won at Huntingdon and Bangor-on-Dee this season.
Landed a handicap by 2 1/2l off a 5lb lower mark at Huntingdon three starts ago. Effective from 2 1/2m to 3m and acts on soft and good ground. Progressive and unexposed as a stayer. Well treated on Listed run and could be tough to beat.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 15 | 4 | 3 | 26.7% | |
| Chase | 3 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% |
| G | Similar Going | 11 | 3 | 3 | 27.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 12 | 4 | 3 | 33.3% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Lily Pinchin | 13 | 4 | 3 | 30.8% |
| T | C E Longsdon | 15 | 4 | 3 | 26.7% |
Travelled well but again found little when fourth, beaten 10l, in a handicap chase at Windsor last time. Effective at 2 1/2m and acts on soft and good ground, though she has proved a weak finisher.
She has won four hurdle races from 2m to 2m 5f on good to soft and soft ground. Finished 10l behind Bluey when fourth of 9 at 16-1 on her latest outing in a chase at Windsor over 2m 4f (soft) last month.
Travelled well but again found little when fourth, beaten 10l, in a handicap chase at Windsor last time. Effective at 2 1/2m and acts on soft and good ground, though she has proved a weak finisher.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 20 | 4 | 3 | 20% | |
| Chase | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| Distance | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 13 | 4 | 2 | 30.8% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (P only) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 20% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 12 | 2 | 0 | 16.7% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Callum Pritchard | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | P Hobbs & J White | 20 | 4 | 3 | 20% |
Yard won this race last year. Below form up in trip and back on softer ground when comfortably held in a handicap chase at Hereford last time. Had been in good form prior, effective from 2m3f to 3m, and in fine form for her new yard until latest.
She has won a hurdle race and three chases from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to heavy. Finished 16l behind Lady Balko when fifth of 10 at 5-1 on her latest outing in a chase at Hereford over 3m 1f (soft) in December last year.
Yard won this race last year. Below form up in trip and back on softer ground when comfortably held in a handicap chase at Hereford last time. Had been in good form prior, effective from 2m3f to 3m, and in fine form for her new yard until latest.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 25 | 4 | 7 | 16% | |
| Chase | 11 | 3 | 3 | 27.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 29 | 4 | 6 | 13.8% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 25 | 4 | 8 | 16% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Tristan Durrell | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Dan Skelton | 4 | 1 | 2 | 25% |
Pulled up in a handicap chase at Windsor last time. Trainer is in form and she enjoys making it. Effective from 2m4f to 3m1f and best on decent ground, having been in form until that latest run.
Winner of two hurdle races, a NH flat race and two chases from 2m to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to soft. Pulled up 5 out when 22-1 at Windsor over 2m 4f (soft) in a chase won by Bluey last month on her latest outing.
Pulled up in a handicap chase at Windsor last time. Trainer is in form and she enjoys making it. Effective from 2m4f to 3m1f and best on decent ground, having been in form until that latest run.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 30 | 4 | 9 | 13.3% | |
| Chase | 17 | 2 | 5 | 11.8% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 4 | 1 | 3 | 25% |
| C | Course | 7 | 2 | 3 | 28.6% |
| D | Distance | 14 | 2 | 5 | 14.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 23 | 3 | 8 | 13% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 29 | 5 | 9 | 17.2% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 13 | 1 | 3 | 7.7% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Toby Wynne | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| T | Mrs M Rowley | 32 | 5 | 10 | 15.6% |
Pulled up in a handicap chase at Uttoxeter last time after a short break. Effective from 2m to 2m6f on soft and good ground, but has plenty to prove at present.
She has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 6f on good to soft and soft ground. Pulled up 3 out when 11-2 at Uttoxeter over 2m 4f (heavy) in a chase won by Largy Force in December last year on her chase debut.
Pulled up in a handicap chase at Uttoxeter last time after a short break. Effective from 2m to 2m6f on soft and good ground, but has plenty to prove at present.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 8 | 2 | 1 | 25% | |
| Chase | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 9 | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 4 | 2 | 0 | 50% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Liam Harrison | 10 | 3 | 2 | 30% |
| T | F O'Brien | 13 | 3 | 2 | 23.1% |
Fell in a handicap chase here last time after a short break when set for a place. Effective at 2 1/2m and suited by decent ground. A consistent performer who likes the track and can run well.
She has won three hurdle races and a chase from 2m 3f to 2m 5f on good to soft and heavy ground. Fell at the last when 4-1 over this course and distance (good to soft) in a chase won by Followcato in December last year on her latest outing.
Fell in a handicap chase here last time after a short break when set for a place. Effective at 2 1/2m and suited by decent ground. A consistent performer who likes the track and can run well.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 23 | 4 | 5 | 17.4% | |
| Chase | 10 | 1 | 3 | 10% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| C | Course | 14 | 2 | 3 | 14.3% |
| D | Distance | 8 | 1 | 3 | 12.5% |
| G | Similar Going | 15 | 4 | 3 | 26.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 24 | 4 | 5 | 16.7% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16.7% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 10 | 1 | 3 | 10% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | David Bass | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | H D Daly | 24 | 4 | 5 | 16.7% |
Had every chance but was below form when comfortably held in a novice hurdle at Fontwell last time. Effective at 2m and acts on testing ground. Showed useful form in France and is capable of better than she has shown for her new yard, likely over fences.
Successful in two chases at 2m 2f and 2m 3f on heavy ground. Well beaten at 12-1 behind Park Princess when sixth of 9 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Fontwell over 2m 2f (soft) last month.
Had every chance but was below form when comfortably held in a novice hurdle at Fontwell last time. Effective at 2m and acts on testing ground. Showed useful form in France and is capable of better than she has shown for her new yard, likely over fences.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 19 | 2 | 3 | 10.5% | |
| Chase | 11 | 2 | 1 | 18.2% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 17 | 2 | 2 | 11.8% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 18 | 2 | 2 | 11.1% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Charlie Deutsch | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | Miss V Williams | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
A few of these have something to prove, but not MOLTO BENE. Charlie Longsdon's mare won her first two starts over fences before filling the runner-up spot in a couple of Listed events in which she had plenty to find on official ratings. Back in a handicap, she can resume her progress. Party Vibes should be happier back over the larger obstacles, while Regal Renaissance wasn't out of it when falling over C&D in December.
Henry Daly holds a strong hand here. Top weight Minniemum looks on a fair mark on her Listed form but she may have been slightly flattered that day and the easy ground is a concern. Course specialist Regal Renaissance has been consistent for a couple of years and would've placed but for falling last time. She holds fair claims but on jockey bookings it looks as though Party Vibes is the main hope of the stable. She failed to stay 3m on heavy ground over hurdles last time but she took a Cheltenham handicap off just 2lb lower on her penultimate start. She is proven with cut and should be thereabouts but she may struggle to get the better of MOLTO BENE. The selection has been thriving over fences and looks well treated on her pair of recent Listed runs. Her last victory has already been boosted so she can take advantage of a generous mark with this sharp track likely to suit her run style.
Yard has won 2 of the last 8 runnings of this race; unseated in a handicap chase at Taunton on his latest start. Cheekpieces are fitted for the first time; effective at 2 1/2m on soft and good to soft; back below his last winning mark, with form in and out of late.
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m 3f on good and good to soft ground. Unseated rider when 7-2 at Taunton over 2m 7f (heavy) in a chase won by Royal Jewel earlier this month on his latest outing. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time.
Yard has won 2 of the last 8 runnings of this race; unseated in a handicap chase at Taunton on his latest start. Cheekpieces are fitted for the first time; effective at 2 1/2m on soft and good to soft; back below his last winning mark, with form in and out of late.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 16 | 2 | 4 | 12.5% | |
| Chase | 7 | 1 | 1 | 14.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 13 | 1 | 3 | 7.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (P only) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 10 | 1 | 2 | 10% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Miss Lucy Turner | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Miss V Williams | 13 | 2 | 3 | 15.4% |
Ran to form when beaten 10l into third in a handicap chase at Haydock on his most recent run. Returns from a short break; effective at 3m. Generally consistent and could give a good account.
He has won a NH flat race and two chases from 1m 7f to 3m on soft and heavy ground. Third of 12 behind Grand Geste beaten 10l at 12-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Haydock over 3m 2f (soft) in December last year.
Ran to form when beaten 10l into third in a handicap chase at Haydock on his most recent run. Returns from a short break; effective at 3m. Generally consistent and could give a good account.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 15 | 2 | 4 | 13.3% | |
| Chase | 12 | 2 | 4 | 16.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 3 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
| G | Similar Going | 12 | 2 | 4 | 16.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T & P) | 9 | 2 | 3 | 22.2% |
| HG | Cheek Pieces | 10 | 2 | 3 | 20% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Mr Huw Edwards | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | O Greenall & J Guerriero | 10 | 2 | 3 | 20% |
Needed the run when fourth, beaten 78l, in a handicap chase at Leicester on his latest outing. Effective from 3m to 4m; needs to prove his ability remains after a lay-off.
He has won two hurdle races and two chases from 2m 7f to 3m 4f on good and good to soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 33-1 when fourth of 7 on his latest outing in a chase at Leicester over 2m 7f (good to soft) last month.
Needed the run when fourth, beaten 78l, in a handicap chase at Leicester on his latest outing. Effective from 3m to 4m; needs to prove his ability remains after a lay-off.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 19 | 4 | 5 | 21.1% | |
| Chase | 9 | 2 | 2 | 22.2% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 13 | 1 | 2 | 7.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T & P) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Cheek Pieces | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 40% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 11 | 2 | 3 | 18.2% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Mr Lucas Murphy | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | F O'Brien | 23 | 4 | 6 | 17.4% |
Returned to form down in class when beaten 1 1/4l off this mark at Warwick last time. Visor fitted for the first time; effective around 3m on a sound surface and looks fairly treated if building on that recent revival.
He has won a hurdle race and two chases from 3m to 3m 1f on good and heavy ground. Beaten 1 1/4l by Happy And Fine when second of 6 at 17-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Warwick over 3m (good to soft) in December last year.
Returned to form down in class when beaten 1 1/4l off this mark at Warwick last time. Visor fitted for the first time; effective around 3m on a sound surface and looks fairly treated if building on that recent revival.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 33 | 4 | 8 | 12.1% | |
| Chase | 19 | 3 | 3 | 15.8% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 13 | 2 | 6 | 15.4% |
| G | Similar Going | 22 | 2 | 5 | 9.1% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (V only) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 23.1% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 23 | 2 | 5 | 8.7% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Miss Amber Jackson-Fennell | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies | 34 | 4 | 8 | 11.8% |
Yard has won 2 of the last 8 runnings of this race; failed to build on his reappearance when comfortably held in a handicap chase at Huntingdon last time. Had been in good form prior; returns from a short break; effective from 2m to 3m on soft and good; this mark demands more.
He has won two hurdle races and a chase from 2m to 3m on good to soft and soft ground. Well beaten at 7-2jt-fav behind Impatient when sixth of 12 on his latest outing in a chase at Huntingdon over 3m (good to soft) in December last year.
Yard has won 2 of the last 8 runnings of this race; failed to build on his reappearance when comfortably held in a handicap chase at Huntingdon last time. Had been in good form prior; returns from a short break; effective from 2m to 3m on soft and good; this mark demands more.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 15 | 3 | 4 | 20% | |
| Chase | 6 | 1 | 2 | 16.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| G | Similar Going | 14 | 3 | 2 | 21.4% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 17 | 3 | 4 | 17.7% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 16.7% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Miss Eleanor Williams | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | H D Daly | 17 | 3 | 4 | 17.7% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Doncaster on his latest start. Blinkers are applied for the first time; effective at 3m on good ground; needs to prove his ability remains following a long lay-off.
He has won three hurdle races from 2m 5f to 3m 1f on good and good to soft ground, but last win was over four years ago. Pulled up 2 out when 80-1 at Doncaster over 3m (soft) in a hurdle race won by Mask Of Zorro last month on his latest outing.
Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Doncaster on his latest start. Blinkers are applied for the first time; effective at 3m on good ground; needs to prove his ability remains following a long lay-off.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 11 | 3 | 0 | 27.3% | |
| Chase | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 13 | 1 | 0 | 7.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T & B) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Blinkers | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 75% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Mr James King | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | R Potter | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Improved from his debut when fourth, beaten 13l, in a handicap chase at Ffos Las on his latest run. Trainer is in form; effective at 2m4f on soft and open to improvement as a chaser.
Unplaced in all five starts. Finished 13l behind Followango when fourth of 7 at 9-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Ffos Las over 3m (heavy) last month.
Improved from his debut when fourth, beaten 13l, in a handicap chase at Ffos Las on his latest run. Trainer is in form; effective at 2m4f on soft and open to improvement as a chaser.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Chase | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Similar Going | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Mr Henry Main | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | N J Henderson | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
JACKS PARROT finished third behind last weekend's Grand National Trial winner Grand Geste in the Tommy Whittle at Haydock just before Christmas and it won't be a surprise if the seven-year-old is able to get his head back in front. Dyno Dave is entitled to improve from what was essentially his first run of the season at Ffos Las, having unseated at the first fence on his return at Taunton. The Newest One may benefit from a first-time visor.
A tight contest can go to JACKS PARROT whose placed effort in the Tommy Whittle last time took a boost in the Grand National Trial at the weekend. He's 1lb lower here and with the easy ground in his favour he can defeat Bucksy Des Epeires whose yard has bounced back to form in the last few days. He didn't get far last time but has dropped below his last winning mark and if resuming positive tactics in the first time cheekpieces at this sharp track he could be tough to catch. Dyno Dave remains unexposed in this sphere and looks on a good mark based on his hurdle form so may fare best of the rest.
Far too free on handicap debut and unsuited by rain-softened ground when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Kempton last time. Had been in good form prior and is effective over 2m-2m4f on good ground, but this mark demands more.
He has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 3f on good ground. Well beaten at 7-2 behind Gooloogong when seventh of 10 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kempton over 2m (good to soft) earlier this month. Has won 3 times this season.
Far too free on handicap debut and unsuited by rain-softened ground when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Kempton last time. Had been in good form prior and is effective over 2m-2m4f on good ground, but this mark demands more.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 5 | 2 | 1 | 40% | |
| Hurdle | 5 | 2 | 1 | 40% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 5 | 2 | 2 | 40% |
| Similar Going | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (H only) | 3 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 40% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | C J Todd | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Dan Skelton | 7 | 3 | 2 | 42.9% |
Had every chance but was below form on handicap debut when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Newbury last time. Effective over 2m-2m4f and acts on good to soft and good ground; still early days, but this mark requires improvement.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m 1f on good ground. Finished 15l behind General Briar when sixth of 11 at 14-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Newbury over 2m (good to soft) last month.
Had every chance but was below form on handicap debut when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Newbury last time. Effective over 2m-2m4f and acts on good to soft and good ground; still early days, but this mark requires improvement.
| 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 | - | |
| D | Distance | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 6 | 1 | 2 | 16.7% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Sam Twiston-Davies | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| T | Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies | 6 | 1 | 2 | 16.7% |
Keen and appeared to need the run when finishing down the field in a handicap hurdle at Kempton most recently. Suited by a sharp 2m on a sound surface and should come on for that latest outing.
She has won three hurdle races at 2m on good ground. Well beaten at 28-1 behind Gooloogong when last of 10 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Kempton over 2m (good to soft) earlier this month. Has won twice at Warwick this season.
Keen and appeared to need the run when finishing down the field in a handicap hurdle at Kempton most recently. Suited by a sharp 2m on a sound surface and should come on for that latest outing.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 8 | 3 | 1 | 37.5% | |
| Hurdle | 8 | 3 | 1 | 37.5% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 7 | 3 | 0 | 42.9% |
| G | Similar Going | 5 | 1 | 0 | 20% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T & H) | 6 | 3 | 0 | 50% |
| HG | Hood | 6 | 3 | 0 | 50% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 33.3% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Liam Harrison | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Dan Skelton | 8 | 3 | 1 | 37.5% |
Made mistakes and bled when well beaten in a novice hurdle at Chepstow last time. Off a short break and effective over 2m on good to soft and good ground; from a top yard but may be one for handicaps over further.
Placed in a hurdle race and a NH flat race from five starts. Well beaten at 28-1 behind Mossy Fen Road when seventh of 11 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Chepstow over 2m (good to soft) in December last year.
Made mistakes and bled when well beaten in a novice hurdle at Chepstow last time. Off a short break and effective over 2m on good to soft and good ground; from a top yard but may be one for handicaps over further.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Tristan Durrell | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| T | Dan Skelton | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
Travelled well and was out-battled late when second, beaten 4 1/2l, in a novice hurdle here last time. That form has been franked. Trainer is in form and she is off a short break; effective over 2m and acts on soft and good ground. Can win soon.
Placed in two hurdle races and two NH flat races from six starts. Beaten 4 1/2l by Betty's Daisy when second of 12 at 4-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 5f (good to soft) in December last year.
Travelled well and was out-battled late when second, beaten 4 1/2l, in a novice hurdle here last time. That form has been franked. Trainer is in form and she is off a short break; effective over 2m and acts on soft and good ground. Can win soon.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | James Bowen | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| T | N J Henderson | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
Improved for debut experience but was given a bit too much to do when fourth, beaten 7 1/2l, in a maiden hurdle at Lingfield last time. Effective from 10-16f and acts on soft; can do better over hurdles now handicapping.
Unplaced in both starts over hurdles. Finished 8l behind Wondering Why when fourth of 18 at 66-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Lingfield over 2m (soft) last month.
Improved for debut experience but was given a bit too much to do when fourth, beaten 7 1/2l, in a maiden hurdle at Lingfield last time. Effective from 10-16f and acts on soft; can do better over hurdles now handicapping.
| 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 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Tom Cannon | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | C Fellowes | 13 | 1 | 3 | 7.7% |
Did it readily and improved back down in trip when landing a handicap by 5 1/2l off a 9lb lower mark at Huntingdon last time. Effective over 2m-2m3f and in fair form; a bit more to come.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 2f on good to soft and soft ground. A winner at 4-1 in a hurdle race at Huntingdon over 2m (soft) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Eastern Shores by 6l. Has also won at Fontwell this season.
Did it readily and improved back down in trip when landing a handicap by 5 1/2l off a 9lb lower mark at Huntingdon last time. Effective over 2m-2m3f and in fair form; a bit more to come.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 5 | 2 | 0 | 40% | |
| Hurdle | 5 | 2 | 0 | 40% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| G | Similar Going | 6 | 2 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (H only) | 4 | 2 | 0 | 50% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 40% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Lorcan Williams | 4 | 2 | 0 | 50% |
| T | Jack Jones | 11 | 2 | 1 | 18.2% |
Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Hereford last time and is off a short break. Effective over 2m and acts on good to soft and good ground; a French Flat winner who may do better in handicaps when getting better ground.
Placed in a hurdle race from four NH starts. Pulled up 2 out when 28-1 at Hereford over 2m (soft) in a hurdle race won by No Guarantee in December last year on his latest outing.
Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Hereford last time and is off a short break. Effective over 2m and acts on good to soft and good ground; a French Flat winner who may do better in handicaps when getting better ground.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Benjamin Poste | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | M Young | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
WESTLAIN appreciated the drop back to 2m when running out a comfortable winner at Huntingdon earlier in the month. Despite the handicapper raising him 9lb, there appears to be more to come and the four-year-old may prove too strong for Diamonds Galore, who has finished second on both outings this season. Handicap debutant Sense Of Reason appeals most of the remainder.
DIAMONDS GALORE can make a winning handicap debut here. She's been progressing since a wind op and was only narrowly out-battled late over further here last time by a rival who has franked the form. 10f Flat winner Sense Of Reason has taken well to hurdling despite some sub optimal rides and he could prove better than this mark in time. If ridden closer to the pace he can provide the main challenge ahead of Westlain who was a ready winner when dropped back to 2m last time.
Travelled well and flattened out late having looked a big threat when fourth beaten 12l in a handicap chase at Market Rasen last time. Cheekpieces are applied for the first time and he is effective over 2-2 1/2m, looking to be improving over fences.
Placed in a hurdle race from nine starts. Finished 12l behind El Rojo Grande when fourth of 9 at 5-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Market Rasen over 2m 1f (soft) last month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time.
Travelled well and flattened out late having looked a big threat when fourth beaten 12l in a handicap chase at Market Rasen last time. Cheekpieces are applied for the first time and he is effective over 2-2 1/2m, looking to be improving over fences.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Chase | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Similar Going | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (P only) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Jack Hogan | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | F O'Brien | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
Improved on his chase debut when beaten 7l in a handicap chase at Catterick last time. His trainer is in form, he is effective over 2-2 1/2m and should come on for that initial experience.
Placed in two hurdle races from five starts. Finished 7l behind Marty Mcfly when fifth of 6 at 11-2 on his chase debut at Catterick over 2m 3f (good to soft) last month.
Improved on his chase debut when beaten 7l in a handicap chase at Catterick last time. His trainer is in form, he is effective over 2-2 1/2m and should come on for that initial experience.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Chase | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Theo Gillard | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | D McCain Jnr | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
Unsuited by soft ground when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Market Rasen last time. Effective over 2m-2m2f on good ground, he has yet to deliver on the promise he showed as a juvenile over hurdles.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 1f on good ground. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Kalkaroo when seventh of 8 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Market Rasen over 2m 1f (soft) earlier this month.
Unsuited by soft ground when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Market Rasen last time. Effective over 2m-2m2f on good ground, he has yet to deliver on the promise he showed as a juvenile over hurdles.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 13 | 2 | 1 | 15.4% | |
| Chase | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 7 | 1 | 0 | 14.3% |
| Similar Going | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Conor Ring | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Evan Williams | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Improved after a wind operation when third beaten 7 1/2l in a handicap chase at Taunton on his most recent run. This is his second start after that procedure, he is effective over 2m-2m2f and acts on soft, with French form suggesting he is capable of better. Yard back in form.
Placed in a hurdle race and a chase from ten starts. Third of 8 behind Palawan Du Mazet beaten 8l at 15-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Taunton over 2m 2f (heavy) earlier this month.
Improved after a wind operation when third beaten 7 1/2l in a handicap chase at Taunton on his most recent run. This is his second start after that procedure, he is effective over 2m-2m2f and acts on soft, with French form suggesting he is capable of better. Yard back in form.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Chase | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Charlie Deutsch | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | Miss V Williams | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Hereford last time. Effective around 2m4f and acts on good ground, she is inconsistent but is on a fair mark based on her maiden form.
Placed in two hurdle races from 14 NH starts. Pulled up 2 out when 66-1 at Hereford over 2m 4f (soft) in a hurdle race won by Jamaicaine last month on her latest outing.
Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Hereford last time. Effective around 2m4f and acts on good ground, she is inconsistent but is on a fair mark based on her maiden form.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 11 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Chase | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T only) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Sam Twiston-Davies | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | R Potter | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
Taken on up front and made too much use of before finding the ground too testing when comfortably held in a handicap chase at Ffos Las last time. Effective over 2 1/2m and can do better judged on her hurdle form.
A winner of a point-to-point at 3m on good ground. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Stamina Chope when fifth of 9 on her latest outing in a chase at Ffos Las over 2m 3f (heavy) last month.
Taken on up front and made too much use of before finding the ground too testing when comfortably held in a handicap chase at Ffos Las last time. Effective over 2 1/2m and can do better judged on her hurdle form.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Chase | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (P only) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | James Best | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | S-J Davies | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Made mistakes and was disappointing on easier ground when comfortably held in a handicap chase at Warwick last time. Effective over 2m-2m4f on a sound surface and needs to bounce back.
Placed in a chase from 18 starts. Finished 13l behind Stick With Me Sam when fifth of 6 at 14-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Warwick over 2m (good to soft) in December last year.
Made mistakes and was disappointing on easier ground when comfortably held in a handicap chase at Warwick last time. Effective over 2m-2m4f on a sound surface and needs to bounce back.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Chase | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Similar Going | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T & P) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Cheek Pieces | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | R Patrick | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | M Sheppard | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
Had every chance but was below form when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Catterick last time. Effective at 2m and acts on good to soft, though he has been inconsistent in his short career.
Yet to place in eight starts. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Vampire Slayer when seventh of 13 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Catterick over 2m (soft) last month.
Had every chance but was below form when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Catterick last time. Effective at 2m and acts on good to soft, though he has been inconsistent in his short career.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Chase | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Similar Going | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | James Turner | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Evan Williams | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
With a couple of winners on Saturday, Venetia Williams' yard has turned a corner and FALCO DES PINS can enhance his stable's strike-rate. After resuming from wind surgery with a respectable third at Taunton, this unexposed chaser can make the most of a 2lb cut in the ratings. Icare Colombe has similar scope in this sphere and rates a big danger, with first-time cheekpieces a potential source of improvement. Count Adhemar and Model Approach are the pick of the remainder.
The Venetia Williams yard has returned to form recently and could gain another success with FALCO DES PINS. He looks on a generous mark based on his French form and posted an improved effort last time on his first start since a wind op. That looks good form for the grade and if building on it he should be tough to beat. Though Count Adhemar only beat 1 home on debut he still left his hurdle form behind on his chase debut. The drop back in trip should suit and he looks the main danger with improvement likely. Top weight Icare Colombe travelled strongly last time before being out-battled but will also be a threat if the addition of cheekpieces bring a stronger finishing effort.
Back to form down in trip when fourth, beaten 8 1/4l in a handicap hurdle at Windsor latest; trainer in form. Effective over 2m4f-2m5f and acts on S and G, but from this mark more is required.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on soft ground. Finished 8l behind Scorpio Rising when fourth of 9 at 10-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Windsor over 2m 4f (soft) last month.
Back to form down in trip when fourth, beaten 8 1/4l in a handicap hurdle at Windsor latest; trainer in form. Effective over 2m4f-2m5f and acts on S and G, but from this mark more is required.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% | |
| Hurdle | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 7 | 1 | 2 | 14.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | James Bowen | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| T | N J Henderson | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20% |
Ran to form when fourth, beaten 14l in a maiden hurdle at Doncaster latest; usually held up. Effective at around 2 1/2m and acts on GS; showed promise in maidens and his opening mark could be lenient.
Unplaced in all five starts. Finished 14l behind Rathkenny when fourth of 13 at 28-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Doncaster over 2m 3f (soft) last month.
Ran to form when fourth, beaten 14l in a maiden hurdle at Doncaster latest; usually held up. Effective at around 2 1/2m and acts on GS; showed promise in maidens and his opening mark could be lenient.
| 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 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Thomas Bellamy | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | K C Bailey | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Made mistakes and never travelled when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Warwick latest; usually held up and off a short break. Effective around 2m4f and acts on S and GS; handicapper appears in charge.
He has won three hurdle races from 2m 3f to 2m 4f on good to soft and soft ground. Well beaten at 8-1 behind Yellow Star when seventh of 8 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Warwick over 2m 5f (good to soft) in December last year.
Made mistakes and never travelled when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Warwick latest; usually held up and off a short break. Effective around 2m4f and acts on S and GS; handicapper appears in charge.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 11 | 3 | 0 | 27.3% | |
| Hurdle | 11 | 3 | 0 | 27.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 11 | 3 | 0 | 27.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T & H) | 7 | 3 | 0 | 42.9% |
| HG | Hood | 7 | 3 | 0 | 42.9% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 14.3% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | James Best | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | H Dickin | 11 | 3 | 0 | 27.3% |
Ran to form when second, beaten a length in a novice hurdle at Fontwell latest. Effective at 2m4f and acts on S and G; consistent type who should find a race of this nature off potentially lenient mark.
Placed in three hurdle races from three NH starts. Beaten 1l by Legendary Luke when second of 12 at 12-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fontwell over 2m 3f (soft) last month.
Ran to form when second, beaten a length in a novice hurdle at Fontwell latest. Effective at 2m4f and acts on S and G; consistent type who should find a race of this nature off potentially lenient mark.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 6 | 0 | 5 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Harry Bannister | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | W Greatrex | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
May have found the ground too soft when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Cheltenham most recent; off a short break. Effective over 2m-2m2f and acts on S and G; has something to prove.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m 1f and 2m 3f on good and soft ground. Well beaten at 20-1 behind French Emperor when 10th of 15 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cheltenham over 2m (soft) in November last year.
May have found the ground too soft when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Cheltenham most recent; off a short break. Effective over 2m-2m2f and acts on S and G; has something to prove.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 5 | 1 | 2 | 20% | |
| Hurdle | 5 | 1 | 2 | 20% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 7 | 1 | 2 | 14.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 20% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Sam Twiston-Davies | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies | 7 | 1 | 2 | 14.3% |
Below form off a revised mark when comfortably held in a handicap chase at Hereford last time; returning from a break. Effective over 2 1/2m-3m and suited by a sound surface; mark demands more and needs rain to stay away.
He has won three hurdle races and a chase from 2m to 3m on good ground. Well beaten at 11-1 behind Copshill Lad when last of 5 on his latest outing in a chase at Hereford over 3m 1f (good) in November last year. Has won 3 times this season.
Below form off a revised mark when comfortably held in a handicap chase at Hereford last time; returning from a break. Effective over 2 1/2m-3m and suited by a sound surface; mark demands more and needs rain to stay away.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 20 | 4 | 1 | 20% | |
| Hurdle | 15 | 3 | 1 | 20% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| C | Course | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| D | Distance | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| G | Similar Going | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 26 | 4 | 2 | 15.4% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 23.1% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Miss Eleanor Williams | 5 | 1 | 0 | 20% |
| T | Evan Williams | 18 | 4 | 0 | 22.2% |
Unsuited by the drop in trip when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Kempton last time. Effective over 3m-3m2f on a sound surface; has a bit to prove at present.
A winner of a hurdle race at 3m on good ground. Well beaten at 28-1 behind Guchen when sixth of 11 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kempton over 2m 5f (good to soft) earlier this month.
Unsuited by the drop in trip when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Kempton last time. Effective over 3m-3m2f on a sound surface; has a bit to prove at present.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 18 | 1 | 5 | 5.6% | |
| Hurdle | 18 | 1 | 5 | 5.6% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 14 | 0 | 6 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 22 | 1 | 8 | 4.6% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 16 | 1 | 4 | 6.3% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Jonjo O'Neill Jr. | 10 | 1 | 3 | 10% |
| T | Jonjo & A J O'Neill | 20 | 1 | 7 | 5% |
Needed the run and ran well to a point when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Haydock most recent. Effective over 2m-2m5f and acts on S and G; should come on for that latest outing.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 1f on good to soft ground. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Judicial Deference when 9th of 17 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Haydock over 2m 5f (good to soft) last month.
Needed the run and ran well to a point when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Haydock most recent. Effective over 2m-2m5f and acts on S and G; should come on for that latest outing.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 9 | 1 | 3 | 11.1% | |
| Hurdle | 9 | 1 | 3 | 11.1% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 7 | 1 | 3 | 14.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 11.1% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | William Shanahan | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | J Candlish | 9 | 1 | 3 | 11.1% |
MANIGOD is still learning his trade over hurdles and could be well placed to get off the mark. His three second-placed finishes over timber so far read well in the context of this race and he steps into a handicap on a highly workable mark. Fresh Kicks is feared most, with this representing a drop in class for the Nicky Henderson-trained gelding. D'jo Dela Barriere reverts to hurdles and needs taking seriously.
FRESH KICKS can defy top weight here. Though the form of his maiden win is nothing special he has run well to a point on both handicap runs since and should appreciate this longer trip. With the handicapper already relenting he can defeat Name Me Nicely who would've given a very useful rival a hard race if not for coming down on his penultimate start. His opening mark is potentially lenient much like the consistent Manigod whose French Flat form suggests that he will be capable of better than he's shown so far in this sphere.
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