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Forecast: Light rain
Temperature: 5.1° - 11.3°
Rainfall: 2.06mm
Wind: 13.7 mph NW
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Keen and did too much too soon when comfortably held in a handicap over 12f at Chester last time. In good form prior and returns from a break. Effective at 2m, handled any ground on the Flat and was progressive when last seen over hurdles.
Won on his latest NH outing in a maiden hurdle race when 2-1fav at Chepstow over 2m (good) in April, beating King Of Records by 6l.
Keen and did too much too soon when comfortably held in a handicap over 12f at Chester last time. In good form prior and returns from a break. Effective at 2m, handled any ground on the Flat and was progressive when last seen over hurdles.
| 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 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| G | Similar Going | 12 | 2 | 6 | 16.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 6 | 2 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 11.1% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | James Bowen | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Faye Bramley | 3 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
Possibly got racing early when fourth, beaten 17l, in a maiden hurdle over 2m7f at Worcester last time. Absent for a very lengthy period and has a lot to find.
Placed in six hurdle races from ten NH starts. Finished 17l behind Craven Bay when fourth of 10 at 2-1fav on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Worcester over 2m 7f (good) in August '23. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Dr R Newland & J Insole.
Possibly got racing early when fourth, beaten 17l, in a maiden hurdle over 2m7f at Worcester last time. Absent for a very lengthy period and has a lot to find.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 10 | 0 | 6 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 10 | 0 | 6 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 11 | 1 | 3 | 9.1% |
| G | Similar Going | 31 | 3 | 11 | 9.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (B only) | 13 | 2 | 5 | 15.4% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 19 | 4 | 8 | 21.1% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Lee Edwards | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Dave Roberts | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
Quickened clear cosily, improving and making good use of experience when winning a bumper here by 2 1/4l last time. Effective at 2m and suited by a sound surface. Bumper winner with form franked and more to come over hurdles with a fitness edge.
Won on his latest outing in a NH flat race when 6-4fav here over 2m (good to firm) earlier this month, beating Miracles Do Happen by 2 1/4l.
Quickened clear cosily, improving and making good use of experience when winning a bumper here by 2 1/4l last time. Effective at 2m and suited by a sound surface. Bumper winner with form franked and more to come over hurdles with a fitness edge.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hurdle | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| C | Course | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| D | Distance | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | J J Burke | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | F O'Brien | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
Never threatened and continued in moderate form when beaten 9l in a handicap over 12f at Kempton last time. Usually held up; effective from 9f to 11f and suited by give in the ground, though most form is on AW. Could have become irresolute and plenty to prove over hurdles.
Placed in a hurdle race from two starts (latest flat win was in June). Pulled up 3 out when 28-1 at Fakenham over 2m (good to soft) in a maiden hurdle race won by Lindy Reilly in January on his latest NH outing.
Never threatened and continued in moderate form when beaten 9l in a handicap over 12f at Kempton last time. Usually held up; effective from 9f to 11f and suited by give in the ground, though most form is on AW. Could have become irresolute and plenty to prove over hurdles.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 11 | 0 | 3 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | James Best | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | F Brennan | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Keen when winning a juvenile hurdle at Wetherby by 2l on debut. Returning from a long layoff and has a bit to find in better race.
A winner at 11-1 in a hurdle race at Wetherby over 2m (good) on his latest outing in November last year, beating Global Eclipse by 1 3/4l.
Keen when winning a juvenile hurdle at Wetherby by 2l on debut. Returning from a long layoff and has a bit to find in better race.
| 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 | - | |
| D | Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| G | Similar Going | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | William Maggs | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | D McCain Jnr | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
Ran to form when second, beaten a head, in a bumper over 2m1f at Bangor-on-Dee last time. Returning from a break; effective at 2m and suited by quick ground. Bumper and point winner who should be competitive on hurdle debut.
Successful in a NH flat race and a point-to-point at 2m on good to firm and good ground. Beaten a head by Ballylicky Bay when second of 12 at 5-2fav on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Bangor-on-Dee over 2m 1f (good) in June.
Ran to form when second, beaten a head, in a bumper over 2m1f at Bangor-on-Dee last time. Returning from a break; effective at 2m and suited by quick ground. Bumper and point winner who should be competitive 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 | - | |
| D | Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| G | Similar Going | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Callum Pritchard | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| T | Sheila Lewis | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
Below form when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Ascot last time having wanted easier ground. In good form prior; a speed and form selection.
Placed in two hurdle races from five NH starts. Finished 20l behind Benvoy when fifth of 8 at 9-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ascot over 2m (good) in March.
Below form when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Ascot last time having wanted easier ground. In good form prior; a speed and form selection.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 5 | 1 | 0 | 20% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 8 | 1 | 2 | 12.5% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Sam Twiston-Davies | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
Keen and probably did not stay when down the field in a handicap over 1m5f at Hamilton most recently. Returns from a break and has a bit to find off a stiff mark.
Beaten 14l behind King's Scholar at 7-1 when 10th of 13 on his latest outing at Hamilton over 1m 5f (good) in May. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with A M Balding.
Keen and probably did not stay when down the field in a handicap over 1m5f at Hamilton most recently. Returns from a break and has a bit to find off a stiff mark.
| 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 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Jonjo O'Neill Jr. | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Jonjo & A J O'Neill | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
AMANCIO was successful on the level at Newbury back in the spring and also won when last seen in this sphere at Chepstow in April. Faye Bramley's charge is narrowly preferred to Ocean Conquest, who drops to novice company after being outclassed in a handicap at Ascot when last in action. A taking winner of a bumper at Ludlow earlier in the month, Snatch A Glance is an intriguing prospect on his debut in this sphere.
With race fitness on his side, SNATCH A GLANCE has potentially found a nice opportunity to get off the mark over hurdles at the first attempt. A winner in his last bumper run at Ludlow, he has seemingly come on with each run in that sphere after a 4th on debut and then a 2nd next time out. The yard's horses are going well at present, and he looks to be a nice recruit to Hurdles. Another yard going well is the Twiston-Davies yard; their Ocean Conquest has bags of experience over hurdles, and he can put that to good use in this. Yet to win over obstacles, he has shown promise in a few runs; therefore, he can go well here. And Jack The Boss was a nice winner of a hurdle contest at Wetherby back in November. With a break to overcome here, he looks the sort that can go well here before progressing as the season goes on.
Needed the run when 28l third in a handicap chase here on her latest start. Enjoys racing prominently and is effective from 2½m to 3m, though currently in moderate form.
She has won three chases and a point-to-point from 2m 4f to 3m on good and good to soft ground. Third of 5 behind Hold Your Fort beaten 28l at 16-5 on her latest outing in a chase over this course and distance (good to firm) earlier this month.
Needed the run when 28l third in a handicap chase here on her latest start. Enjoys racing prominently and is effective from 2½m to 3m, though currently in moderate form.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 19 | 3 | 4 | 15.8% | |
| Chase | 12 | 3 | 1 | 25% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| C | Course | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| D | Distance | 10 | 3 | 1 | 30% |
| G | Similar Going | 14 | 3 | 3 | 21.4% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (P only) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 12.5% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 6 | 1 | 0 | 16.7% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | James Best | 9 | 2 | 1 | 22.2% |
| T | M Keighley | 19 | 3 | 4 | 15.8% |
Well backed and ran to form when second, beaten 15l in a handicap chase at Fakenham last time, possibly finding something amiss late on. Has a small chance.
A winner of a chase at 3m 2f on good ground. Beaten 15l by Ballygelly in a match at 1-9fav on her latest outing in a chase at Fakenham over 3m (good) in April. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with Harry Derham.
Well backed and ran to form when second, beaten 15l in a handicap chase at Fakenham last time, possibly finding something amiss late on. Has a small chance.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 7 | 1 | 1 | 14.3% | |
| Chase | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 9 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 6 | 1 | 0 | 16.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 15 | 1 | 4 | 6.7% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | James Bowen | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | S-J Davies | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
Kept to modest form when 11l third in a handicap chase over 2m3f at Stratford on her latest run. Effective around 2½m but currently out of form.
Winner of two hurdle races and three chases from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to heavy. Third of 7 behind Sleeping Satellite beaten 11l at 9-2 on her latest outing in a chase at Stratford over 2m 3f (good) earlier this month.
Kept to modest form when 11l third in a handicap chase over 2m3f at Stratford on her latest run. Effective around 2½m but currently out of form.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 31 | 4 | 3 | 12.9% | |
| Chase | 26 | 3 | 3 | 11.5% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 27 | 3 | 3 | 11.1% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 29 | 4 | 4 | 13.8% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 19 | 3 | 3 | 15.8% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 29 | 2 | 3 | 6.9% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Jonjo O'Neill Jr. | 20 | 2 | 3 | 10% |
| T | Jonjo & A J O'Neill | 31 | 4 | 3 | 12.9% |
Raced freely when taken on up front and was comfortably held in a handicap chase at Huntingdon last time. With her trainer in form, she could be in the mix.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 6f on good to soft ground. Well beaten at 11-2 behind Fairlawn Flyer when sixth of 12 on her latest outing in a chase at Huntingdon over 3m (good) in March.
Raced freely when taken on up front and was comfortably held in a handicap chase at Huntingdon last time. With her trainer in form, she could be in the mix.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 10 | 1 | 2 | 10% | |
| Chase | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 8 | 1 | 2 | 12.5% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 12 | 1 | 5 | 8.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 14.3% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | J J Burke | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Miss E C Lavelle | 10 | 1 | 2 | 10% |
Won easily when improving to land a handicap by 9½l off a mark of 71 at Ffos Las last time. Stays 3m well, acts on good ground and looks well treated on her point win. Likely to follow up.
Winner of a chase and five point-to-points at 3m on good and good to soft ground. Won on her latest outing in a chase when 13-8fav at Ffos Las over 3m (good) earlier this month, beating Frankie Faulkner by 10l. Carries a 7lb penalty today for that success.
Won easily when improving to land a handicap by 9½l off a mark of 71 at Ffos Las last time. Stays 3m well, acts on good ground and looks well treated on her point win. Likely to follow up.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 10 | 1 | 3 | 10% | |
| Chase | 7 | 1 | 3 | 14.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 9 | 1 | 3 | 11.1% |
| G | Similar Going | 8 | 1 | 3 | 12.5% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 6 | 1 | 2 | 16.7% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Callum Pritchard | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | T Faulkner | 10 | 1 | 3 | 10% |
A confident vote goes to MINI FORTUNE, who could not have done it any easier at Ffos Las last week and a 7lb penalty for that success is largely offset by 5lb claimer Callum Pritchard taking over in the saddle. Now with new connections and an easy winner at Doncaster on her penultimate start, Loud And Proud must be noted on her return. Another Day Out can step forward from her distant third over C&D most recently.
Not the most reliable mare out there; however, given the manner that MINI FORTUNE dotted up last time out, it would suggest she can overcome this raise in the weights and go in again here. She jumped well at Ffos-Las last time out and soon pulled clear in the closing stages to win by an easy 9 and a half lengths in the end. An 8 lb raise seems fair enough, and now with her head in front over fences, she will take all the stopping here if the 7-day turnaround is no issue. Top weight Another Day Out comes into this off the back of a good 3rd in a harder contest at this venue last time out; she will no doubt run well here again, but she might have to settle for another place finish. And Trapista hails from a yard slightly out of form at present, but she has been running well of late and can fill the places in this contest.
Went clear with ease, improving from her debut when dropped in trip to win a maiden hurdle at Worcester over 2m by 6 1/2l last time. Off a short break and useful in bumpers, she is suited by a sound surface and progressing over hurdles.
She has won a hurdle race and two NH flat races at 2m on good ground. A winner at 11-4 in a maiden hurdle race at Worcester over 2m (good) on her latest outing in August, beating Jammy Jay by 7l. Has also won at Hexham this season.
Went clear with ease, improving from her debut when dropped in trip to win a maiden hurdle at Worcester over 2m by 6 1/2l last time. Off a short break and useful in bumpers, she is suited by a sound surface and progressing over hurdles.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% | |
| Hurdle | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 6 | 3 | 0 | 50% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 6 | 3 | 0 | 50% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Luke Scott | 5 | 3 | 0 | 60% |
| T | Dr R Newland & J Insole | 6 | 3 | 0 | 50% |
Outpaced but very promising on debut, aided by a late faller when landing a maiden hurdle at Bangor-on-Dee over 2m4f by 2l last time. Returning from a break and effective over 2 1/2m on good ground, she should improve for further.
Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point at 2m 4f and 3m on good ground. A winner at 5-1 in a maiden hurdle race at Bangor-on-Dee over 2m 4f (good) on her latest outing in July, beating Taktique Gagnante by 1 3/4l.
Outpaced but very promising on debut, aided by a late faller when landing a maiden hurdle at Bangor-on-Dee over 2m4f by 2l last time. Returning from a break and effective over 2 1/2m on good ground, she should improve for 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 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Sean Quinlan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| T | J Candlish | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
Ran to form but tired late when stepped up in trip after a break on handicap debut, well beaten in a 2m4f handicap hurdle at Worcester. Likes to make the running, may prefer easier ground, and should come on for the reappearance.
Unplaced in all four starts over hurdles. Beaten 13l behind Orange Diamond at 33-1 when seventh of 9 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Worcester over 2m 4f (good to soft) last month.
Ran to form but tired late when stepped up in trip after a break on handicap debut, well beaten in a 2m4f handicap hurdle at Worcester. Likes to make the running, may prefer easier ground, and should come on for the reappearance.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 11 | 1 | 1 | 9.1% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T only) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Sam Twiston-Davies | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | A J Honeyball | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Disappointing when stepped up in trip, comfortably held in a novice hurdle over 2m4f at Bangor-on-Dee last time but suited by good ground.
Placed in a hurdle race from six starts. Well beaten at 40-1 behind Intosomethinggood when last of 5 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Bangor-on-Dee over 2m 4f (good) last month.
Disappointing when stepped up in trip, comfortably held in a novice hurdle over 2m4f at Bangor-on-Dee last time but suited by good ground.
| 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | James Bowen | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | G Hanmer | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
A taking winner over 2m at Worcester, CELESTRON STAR looked like a mare on top of her game and stepping up in trip could eke out further improvement in the five-year-old. A tad lucky to score at Bangor, Dothejive is still open to further progression and should be thereabouts. Ask Peter has yet to put it together since joining Anthony Honeyball, but the rise in distance may aid her cause.
A very taking winner of a mares maiden hurdle at Worcester last time out, CELESTRON STAR comes into this in very good form at present and looks to be a nice type for the mares novice hurdle races. Jumping well throughout last time out, she soon pulled clear with 2 furlongs to go, winning and easing down in the end by 6 and a half lengths, with La Lolita finishing 3rd behind her that day. With a 50% strike rate in rules races, she looks like a nice type who can go in again here after a little break off the track. Dothejive is her main rival in this, also winning last time out over hurdles; that was her hurdle debut at Bangor, where she won by a little under 2 lengths in the end. Connections have wasted no time in getting over hurdles; therefore, another good run is expected here in this. And La Lolita finished 3rd behind Celestron Star back in August, disappointing since she can bounce back to some sort of form here and fill the places.
Fell in a handicap chase here last time where booked for runner up spot; effective over 3m or further and suited by a sound surface.
He has won a hurdle race, two chases and a point-to-point from 2m 4f to 3m 7f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Fell 3 out when 9-4fav over this course and distance (good to firm) in a chase won by Hold Your Fort earlier this month on his latest outing.
Fell in a handicap chase here last time where booked for runner up spot; effective over 3m or further and suited by a sound surface.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 14 | 3 | 3 | 21.4% | |
| Chase | 8 | 2 | 1 | 25% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20% |
| G | Similar Going | 10 | 3 | 2 | 30% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 15 | 4 | 4 | 26.7% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Jonjo O'Neill Jr. | 10 | 1 | 3 | 10% |
| T | Jonjo & A J O'Neill | 15 | 3 | 4 | 20% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
Finished down the field off a stiff mark in a handicap hurdle at Ayr last time; had been in good form before and holds an outside chance.
Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point at 3m on good ground. Well beaten at 11-2 behind Billy Boi Blue when 9th of 13 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ayr over 3m (good to soft) in April.
Finished down the field off a stiff mark in a handicap hurdle at Ayr last time; had been in good form before and holds an outside chance.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% | |
| Chase | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 3 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
| G | Similar Going | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Lorcan Williams | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | P F Nicholls | 7 | 1 | 1 | 14.3% |
Below form when comfortably held on chase debut in a handicap chase at Southwell; effective from 2½m to 3m and on a fair mark from hurdle form but needs to leave that run behind.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 7f on good ground. Finished 14l behind Peejaybee when fifth of 6 at 11-4 on his chase debut at Southwell over 3m (good) earlier this month.
Below form when comfortably held on chase debut in a handicap chase at Southwell; effective from 2½m to 3m and on a fair mark from hurdle form but needs to leave that run behind.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 10 | 1 | 3 | 10% | |
| Chase | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 10 | 1 | 3 | 10% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Beau Morgan | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | M Keighley | 11 | 1 | 3 | 9.1% |
Returned to form when stepping up in trip and dropping in grade to land a handicap by a length off 104 at Ffos Las; effective from 2½m to 3m and suited by a sound surface; yard also won this last year; good mark on hurdle form; every chance.
He has won three hurdle races from 2m to 3m on good ground. A winner at 17-2 in a hurdle race at Ffos Las over 3m (good) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Isle Of Sark by 1l.
Returned to form when stepping up in trip and dropping in grade to land a handicap by a length off 104 at Ffos Las; effective from 2½m to 3m and suited by a sound surface; yard also won this last year; good mark on hurdle form; every chance.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 18 | 3 | 1 | 16.7% | |
| Chase | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 7 | 1 | 1 | 14.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 16 | 3 | 0 | 18.8% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 24 | 3 | 2 | 12.5% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 14 | 2 | 0 | 14.3% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Conor Ring | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | Evan Williams | 16 | 3 | 0 | 18.8% |
YES DAY looked to be getting into contention when falling four out over C&D and he may be able to gain compensation off the same mark. Twice a winner last season, he relishes quick ground and is preferred to the returning Histrionic, who is a point-to-point winner so has plenty of potential on his debut in this sphere. Due to go up 3lb after his success over hurdles at Ffos Las last week, D'jo Dela Barriere is another to note on the switch back to chasing.
YES DAY was sent off as the favourite in a contest over course and distance last time out, and we will never know if he would have won the contest given the fact he came down with 4 fences left to jump. He was in contention when coming down, and there was plenty of support for him before the race. A two-time winner over fences previously, he can bounce back to winning form in this contest in what looks like a pretty similar contest to last time. D'jo Dela Barriere carries bottom weight in this contest but was a nice winner of a hurdle contest last time out, with an in-form rival back in second. He goes back over fences here for a yard going pretty well at present; therefore, he has to be taken very seriously. And Pike Road has only had the one run over fences, a 5th at Southwell last time out; he can build on that effort here and land a place finish.
Won this race last year and returned to form when benefiting from first-time visor, winning a handicap by 4l off 100 over 2m6f at Stratford last time. Yet to convince as a chaser but in form over hurdles and suited by 3m on good ground.
He has won three hurdle races and a point-to-point from 2m 6f to 3m 2f on good and good to soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 2-1fav at Stratford over 2m 6f (good) earlier this month, beating Lady Henrietta by 4l. Carries a 7lb penalty today for that success.
Won this race last year and returned to form when benefiting from first-time visor, winning a handicap by 4l off 100 over 2m6f at Stratford last time. Yet to convince as a chaser but in form over hurdles and suited by 3m on good ground.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 24 | 3 | 6 | 12.5% | |
| Hurdle | 21 | 3 | 6 | 14.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| C | Course | 5 | 1 | 0 | 20% |
| D | Distance | 7 | 2 | 1 | 28.6% |
| G | Similar Going | 22 | 3 | 6 | 13.6% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (B only) | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 22.2% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Toby McCain-Mitchell | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| T | A Ralph | 24 | 3 | 6 | 12.5% |
Improved when stepped up in trip, landing a handicap by 6l off 96 over 2m7f at Market Rasen last time. Trainer in form; effective from 2m2f to 3m and suited by a sound surface. Progressive for new yard.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 6f and 2m 7f on good and yielding ground. Won on her latest outing in a hurdle race when 5-2fav at Market Rasen over 2m 7f (good) earlier this month, beating Sandscape by 6l. Carries a 7lb penalty today for that success.
Improved when stepped up in trip, landing a handicap by 6l off 96 over 2m7f at Market Rasen last time. Trainer in form; effective from 2m2f to 3m and suited by a sound surface. Progressive for new yard.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 22 | 2 | 5 | 9.1% | |
| Hurdle | 16 | 2 | 4 | 12.5% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 15 | 2 | 4 | 13.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 18 | 2 | 4 | 11.1% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Jack Andrews | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| T | T Ellis | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
Made mistakes and failed to find much when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle over 2m4f at Ffos Las last time. Effective from 2m to 2-1/2m on good or soft ground but not guaranteed to stay further.
Placed in two hurdle races from ten starts. Well beaten at 9-1 behind Order Of The Dance when last of 6 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ffos Las over 2m 4f (good) earlier this month.
Made mistakes and failed to find much when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle over 2m4f at Ffos Las last time. Effective from 2m to 2-1/2m on good or soft ground but not guaranteed to stay further.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (P only) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | James Bowen | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| T | R Stephens | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
Improved under a positive ride when stepped up in trip back over hurdles, landing a handicap by 3l off 94 over 3m2f at Newton Abbot last time. Effective at 3m on good ground; jumping an issue over fences but progressive over hurdles.
He has won a hurdle race, a chase and a point-to-point from 2m 4f to 3m 2f on good ground. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 15-8fav at Newton Abbot over 3m 2f (good) last month, beating Tropical Speed by 3l.
Improved under a positive ride when stepped up in trip back over hurdles, landing a handicap by 3l off 94 over 3m2f at Newton Abbot last time. Effective at 3m on good ground; jumping an issue over fences but progressive over hurdles.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 9 | 2 | 1 | 22.2% | |
| Hurdle | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 9 | 2 | 2 | 22.2% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 7 | 1 | 2 | 14.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 28.6% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Sam Twiston-Davies | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20% |
| T | Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies | 10 | 2 | 2 | 20% |
Pulled up in a handicap hurdle over 2m6f at Cartmel last time. Returning from a break and has a bit to find.
A winner of a hurdle race at 3m 2f on good ground. Pulled up having jumped the last when 9-2 at Cartmel over 2m 6f (good to soft) in a hurdle race won by Dickens in June on her latest outing.
Pulled up in a handicap hurdle over 2m6f at Cartmel last time. Returning from a break and has a bit to find.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 9 | 1 | 1 | 11.1% | |
| Hurdle | 9 | 1 | 1 | 11.1% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 7 | 1 | 1 | 14.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 9 | 1 | 2 | 11.1% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Isabel Williams | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| T | Evan Williams | 10 | 1 | 2 | 10% |
Outpaced but showed some improvement up in trip when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle over 2m6f at Fontwell last time. Effective at 2m6f and may do better over 3m, though yet to show much overall.
Placed in a point-to-point from seven starts. Well beaten at 100-1 behind Ivane when fifth of 8 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Fontwell over 2m 6f (good to soft) earlier this month. Runs from 6lb out of handicap.
Outpaced but showed some improvement up in trip when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle over 2m6f at Fontwell last time. Effective at 2m6f and may do better over 3m, though yet to show much overall.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Similar Going | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T only) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | James Best | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | Joe Ponting | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
TOUCHWOODEXPRESS, Tankardstown Diva and Prince De Juilley are all bidding to complete doubles, but preference is for the first-named. The Twiston-Davies' charge appreciated the return to this discipline when going in by three lengths at Newton Abbot and might have been let off lightly with just a 2lb rise. Prince De Juilley showed improvement in a first-time visor to score at Stratford, but blinkers being reapplied raises a question mark.
TOUCHWOODEXPRESS was a game winner by 3 lengths at Newton Abbot last time out when sent off the 15/8 favourite in a similar handicap contest as this one. Just a 2 lb raise in the weights after that effort; now with his head back in front, he looks the sort to really kick on this season. He could still potentially be well handicapped given the performance from last time, and hopefully the bleed from the nose that was reported after the race will pose no threats with him trying to make it back-to-back wins. Tankardstown Diva also won last time out, landing a handicap hurdle by 6 lengths in the end when sent off as the 5/2 favourite. A 9 lb raise in the weights is a pretty big hike; therefore, he will no doubt run well given the form he is in but might have to settle for a place behind a potentially well-treated rival. And Prince De Juilley has been in good form recently, winning on one occasion as well as placing twice, all in his last three runs. Now 9 lbs higher than when the good form started, he is sure to run well in this and is worth a second look.
Probably will not stay after being comfortably held in a handicap hurdle over 3m at Kilbeggan last time; has a bit to find starting out for new yard.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on soft ground. Finished 16l behind Joe's Turn when sixth of 16 at 8-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kilbeggan over 3m (yielding) in April. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Terence O'Brien in Ireland.
Probably will not stay after being comfortably held in a handicap hurdle over 3m at Kilbeggan last time; has a bit to find starting out for new yard.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 11 | 1 | 0 | 9.1% | |
| Hurdle | 11 | 1 | 0 | 9.1% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Similar Going | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 12 | 1 | 0 | 8.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Conor Ring | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Evan Williams | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
Had every chance but may not have stayed when fourth, beaten 14l, in a handicap hurdle over 2m6f at Fontwell last time; effective at 2½m but may not get further.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 5f on good to soft ground. Finished 14l behind War Lord when fourth of 5 at 13-8 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fontwell over 2m 6f (good) last month.
Had every chance but may not have stayed when fourth, beaten 14l, in a handicap hurdle over 2m6f at Fontwell last time; effective at 2½m but may not get further.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 15 | 1 | 6 | 6.7% | |
| Hurdle | 13 | 1 | 5 | 7.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| G | Similar Going | 11 | 2 | 5 | 18.2% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 10 | 1 | 2 | 10% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Callum Pritchard | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | B Pauling | 11 | 1 | 3 | 9.1% |
Well backed and ran to form, just flattening out late when beaten 3½l off 89 here last time; may be competitive again.
Yet to place in seven starts. Finished 3 1/2l behind Versace Twentyone when fourth of 13 at 5-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (good to soft) in April.
Well backed and ran to form, just flattening out late when beaten 3½l off 89 here last time; may be competitive again.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Similar Going | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Sam Twiston-Davies | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | H D Daly | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Made mistakes and looked a bit awkward, having too much to do in a race dominated from the front; unsuited by the drop in trip when beaten 5½l in a 2m handicap hurdle at Chepstow last time flying home; prefers 2½m, acts on any ground and can build on that effort.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 5f on good to soft ground. Finished 6l behind Sweet Caryline when fifth of 10 at 7-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Chepstow over 2m (good) earlier this month.
Made mistakes and looked a bit awkward, having too much to do in a race dominated from the front; unsuited by the drop in trip when beaten 5½l in a 2m handicap hurdle at Chepstow last time flying home; prefers 2½m, acts on any ground and can build on that effort.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 13 | 1 | 3 | 7.7% | |
| Hurdle | 13 | 1 | 3 | 7.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| C | Course | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| D | Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| G | Similar Going | 12 | 1 | 1 | 8.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 8 | 1 | 2 | 12.5% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 8.3% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Stan Sheppard | 12 | 1 | 3 | 8.3% |
| T | M Sheppard | 15 | 1 | 3 | 6.7% |
Improved on recent form but just tired late on when up in trip, well beaten in a 3m1f handicap hurdle at Plumpton last time; effective at 2½m and prefers some cut in the ground.
Yet to place in ten starts. Beaten 14l behind The Wise Traveller at 8-1 when eighth of 11 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Plumpton over 3m 1f (good) last month.
Improved on recent form but just tired late on when up in trip, well beaten in a 3m1f handicap hurdle at Plumpton last time; effective at 2½m and prefers some cut in the ground.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Similar Going | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T & P) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Cheek Pieces | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Jack Andrews | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | T Ellis | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Made mistakes and needed the run on chase debut, not looking a natural when comfortably held in a 2m4f handicap chase at Hexham last time; cheekpieces applied for the first time and needs to find more.
Unplaced in all nine starts. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Cave Hill when sixth of 10 on his chase debut at Hexham over 2m 4f (good to soft) in May. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Sam England.
Made mistakes and needed the run on chase debut, not looking a natural when comfortably held in a 2m4f handicap chase at Hexham last time; cheekpieces applied for the first time and needs to find more.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (P only) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | C Gethings | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | R Potter | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
Outpaced and in need of the run when unsuited by a drop in trip, finishing fourth beaten 11l in a 2m4f handicap hurdle at Southwell last time; trainer in form and wants further.
A winner of a point-to-point at 2m 4f, but that win was over two years ago. Finished 11l behind Noble Recall when fourth of 9 at 13-8fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Southwell over 2m 4f (good) in May.
Outpaced and in need of the run when unsuited by a drop in trip, finishing fourth beaten 11l in a 2m4f handicap hurdle at Southwell last time; trainer in form and wants further.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Cameron Iles | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | T Lacey | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
Made mistakes and was disappointing on handicap debut when comfortably held in a 2m3f handicap hurdle at Stratford last time; cheekpieces fitted for the first time; yet to show much and has looked awkward.
Yet to place in five starts. Well beaten at 125-1 behind The Expensive One when fifth of 6 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Stratford over 2m 3f (good) earlier this month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time.
Made mistakes and was disappointing on handicap debut when comfortably held in a 2m3f handicap hurdle at Stratford last time; cheekpieces fitted for the first time; yet to show much and has looked awkward.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (P only) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Benjamin Poste | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Sheila Lewis | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Olivia Kate's sole career success came over C&D and she may strip fitter for her reappearance fifth over an inadequate trip at Chepstow earlier this month. However, MATCHADAM was well fancied when only fourth at Southwell in May and has since undergone a wind operation. With the Tom Lacey string in fine order and the possibility of more to come on just his third handicap outing, he looks the one to side with. Briery Butterfly isn't ruled out either.
Now 8 lbs lower in the weights compared to his last victory, SUN JOY has been creeping down the weights nicely recently and looks the sort that could strike now into the 90s for the very first time in his career. The Ben Pauling horses are always worth looking at in the early parts of the season, as they tend to be fitter and ready to go more than the rest. Olivia Kate was a winner over hurdles off the mark of 74 back in November at this venue; she got an 11 lb hike after that victory and was pretty impressive when winning. She has been in decent enough form in better races than this; therefore, she can bounce back to some sort of form here. And Isabel De Clare is yet to win in her career, but she has been creeping down the weights recently and could be on an attractive mark; she can run well here but might have to settle with filling the places for connections.
Michael Oliver Memorial Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Chase
Winner £3,974
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