Forecast: Light rain
Temperature: 3.7° - 6.8°
Rainfall: 2.09mm
Wind: 6.0 mph SW
Forecast: Light rain
Temperature: 3.7° - 6.8°
Rainfall: 2.09mm
Wind: 6.0 mph SW
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Too keen and below form when comfortably held in a bumper at Ayr last time; effective at 2m and acts on good to soft. Could do better now switched to hurdling.
Yet to place in four starts. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Diamant Dore when sixth of 8 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Ayr over 2m (heavy) last month.
Too keen and below form when comfortably held in a bumper at Ayr last time; effective at 2m and acts on good to soft. Could do better now switched to hurdling.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hurdle | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| 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 | Peter Kavanagh | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Ewan Whillans | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
A poor effort when finishing down the field in a maiden hurdle at Kelso most recently; stamina still to prove.
Unplaced in both starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 66-1 behind They Want Me when 9th of 11 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Kelso over 2m (good to soft) in December last year.
A poor effort when finishing down the field in a maiden hurdle at Kelso most recently; stamina still to prove.
| 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% | |
| C | Course | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20% |
| D | Distance | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 18 | 2 | 4 | 11.1% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 20 | 0 | 6 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Sean Quinlan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | I Jardine | 28 | 2 | 7 | 7.1% |
Pulled up in a maiden hurdle at Ayr last time and makes limited appeal on that evidence; type to do better once handicapping in due course.
Dam won twice over hurdles at 2m 4f and in a point to point race at 3m. Pulled up 3 out when 300-1 at Ayr over 2m (soft) in a maiden hurdle race won by Sanilam last month on his racecourse debut.
Pulled up in a maiden hurdle at Ayr last time and makes limited appeal on that evidence; type to do better once handicapping in due course.
| 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) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Alan Doyle | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | A B Hamilton | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Ran to form when beaten 5l in the Prix du Carrousel (Listed) at Deauville last time; absent for a very lengthy period but rates a value selection on the balance of his form.
Finished 5l behind Goya Senora when fifth of 8 at 6-1 on his latest outing at Deauville over 1m 7f (soft) in July '24. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with A Fabre in France.
Ran to form when beaten 5l in the Prix du Carrousel (Listed) at Deauville last time; absent for a very lengthy period but rates a value selection on the balance of his form.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hurdle | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 8 | 1 | 2 | 12.5% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 11 | 2 | 2 | 18.2% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Craig Nichol | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | O Greenall & J Guerriero | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
Showed some promise on debut when comfortably held in a novice hurdle at Wetherby last time; bumper form has been franked over hurdles and there may be more to come, though probably when handicapping.
Unplaced in both NH starts. Well beaten at 28-1 behind Starmount when sixth of 12 on his hurdling debut at Wetherby over 2m (soft) last month.
Showed some promise on debut when comfortably held in a novice hurdle at Wetherby last time; bumper form has been franked over hurdles and there may be more to come, though probably when handicapping.
| 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 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Similar Going | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | D R Fox | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | L Russell & M Scudamore | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Improved on a modest debut when fourth, beaten 15l, in a maiden hurdle at Kelso last time; effective at 2m and acts on good to soft. A Kelso bumper winner who should do better again.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m on good ground. Finished 16l behind They Want Me when fourth of 11 at 20-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Kelso over 2m (good to soft) in December last year.
Improved on a modest debut when fourth, beaten 15l, in a maiden hurdle at Kelso last time; effective at 2m and acts on good to soft. A Kelso bumper winner who should do better 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 | - | |
| D | Distance | 5 | 1 | 0 | 20% |
| G | Similar Going | 5 | 1 | 0 | 20% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 5 | 1 | 0 | 20% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Bruce Lynn | 5 | 1 | 0 | 20% |
| T | N W Alexander | 5 | 1 | 0 | 20% |
Never jumped or travelled and was green when well beaten in a novice hurdle at Ayr last time; usually held up and yet to show anything.
Yet to place in three starts. Well beaten at 300-1 behind Stede Bonnet when last of 8 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ayr over 2m (soft) last month.
Never jumped or travelled and was green when well beaten in a novice hurdle at Ayr last time; usually held up and yet to show anything.
| 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 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Similar Going | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (P only) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Ben Smith | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | R M Smith | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Improved when winning the Noel Murless Stakes (Listed) at Ascot by a neck last time; trainer in form and returning from a break. Effective up to 14f on the Flat and brings significant potential to hurdles.
A winner at 20-1 at Ascot over 1m 6f (good to soft) on his latest outing in October last year, beating Nightwalker by a neck. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with A M Balding.
Improved when winning the Noel Murless Stakes (Listed) at Ascot by a neck last time; trainer in form and returning from a break. Effective up to 14f on the Flat and brings significant potential to hurdles.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hurdle | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 5 | 3 | 1 | 60% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 7 | 3 | 3 | 42.9% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | N de Boinville | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | N J Henderson | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
Showed some promise on debut when fourth, beaten 10l, in a 4yo hurdle at Ludlow last time; this is his second run after a wind op. Effective at 2m and acts on soft; improvement likely.
Finished 10l behind King Al when fourth of 8 at 9-1 on his NH debut in a hurdle race at Ludlow over 2m (soft) earlier this month.
Showed some promise on debut when fourth, beaten 10l, in a 4yo hurdle at Ludlow last time; this is his second run after a wind op. Effective at 2m and acts on soft; improvement likely.
| 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 | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Paul O'Brien | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | Harry Derham | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Improved on his initial effort over hurdles when second, beaten 6 1/2l, in a juvenile hurdle at Catterick last time; cheekpieces first time and off a short break. Effective at 2m on good to soft and holds a chance on that run.
Placed in two hurdle races from two starts. Beaten 7l by Manganese when second of 9 at 15-8fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Catterick over 2m (good to soft) in December last year. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time.
Improved on his initial effort over hurdles when second, beaten 6 1/2l, in a juvenile hurdle at Catterick last time; cheekpieces first time and off a short break. Effective at 2m on good to soft and holds a chance on that run.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (P only) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Ryan Mania | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| T | A Nicol | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
Below form when beaten 5 1/4l in a handicap at Newcastle last time and looks difficult to fancy on that evidence.
Finished 5l behind Lord Capulet when sixth of 11 at 8-1 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 7f last month.
Below form when beaten 5 1/4l in a handicap at Newcastle last time and looks difficult to fancy on that evidence.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hurdle | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | P W Wadge | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | L Russell & M Scudamore | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Smart Flat performer FANTASY WORLD was engaged to run at Newbury last Saturday, but testing ground meant Nicky Henderson had to find another opening for his new recruit. This is far easier than the task he would have faced that day and while Keyboard and Gallivanted are the only two to show an aptitude for hurdling so far, the son of Make Believe might be far too strong.
Two classy performers off the Flat go head-to-head here, with Nicky Henderson's new inmate FANTASY WORLD fancied to come out on top. Winner of a Listed race at Ascot over 14f on his most recent outing, he was due to make his hurdling debut at Newbury recently but the ground was bottomless. Conditions should be less testing here and he can take this en route to a crack at the Triumph Hurdle. Guet Apens wasn't far off the selections level for Andre Fabre in France, but has a 567-day absence to overcome. He could still show up well. Keyboard has run well on both starts and comes in as third choice with cheekpieces tried.
Green and made mistakes when well beaten on a modest debut in a maiden hurdle at Kelso latest; has yet to show any real signs of ability.
Yet to place in three starts. Well beaten at 200-1 behind They Want Me when eighth of 11 on her hurdling debut at Kelso over 2m (good to soft) in December last year.
Green and made mistakes when well beaten on a modest debut in a maiden hurdle at Kelso latest; has yet to show any real signs of ability.
| 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 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Sean Quinlan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | W Coltherd | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Yard won this last year; no-show from off the pace well beaten in a maiden hurdle here latest; off a short-break; effective 2m, acts on G; step back up in trip may help.
Yet to place in five starts. Beaten 17l behind Chanonry Point at 80-1 when eighth of 14 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race here over 2m (good to soft) in November last year.
Yard won this last year; no-show from off the pace well beaten in a maiden hurdle here latest; off a short-break; effective 2m, acts on G; step back up in trip may help.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Similar Going | 5 | 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Callum Bewley | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Ewan Whillans | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Bit below form down in trip when fourth beaten 45l in a maiden hurdle at Uttoxeter latest; effective 2m1f-2m3f, acts on S and G; chance in a weak race.
Placed in a hurdle race, three NH flat races and a point-to-point from eight starts. Well beaten at 5-2 behind Tales Of Bravery when fourth of 14 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Uttoxeter over 2m (soft) last month.
Bit below form down in trip when fourth beaten 45l in a maiden hurdle at Uttoxeter latest; effective 2m1f-2m3f, acts on S and G; chance in a weak race.
| 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 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 7 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 6 | 0 | 5 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | B S Hughes | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| T | D McCain Jnr | 7 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
Below form when well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Newcastle latest; returning from a long layoff; effective at 2m on soft; a type to do better once switched to handicaps.
Unplaced in all four starts. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Armed And Fabulous when eighth of 9 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Newcastle over 2m 1f (good to soft) in February last year. Having her first run for a new stable today.
Below form when well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Newcastle latest; returning from a long layoff; effective at 2m on soft; a type to do better once switched to handicaps.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (H only) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | P W Wadge | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | L Russell & M Scudamore | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
Yard won this last year; a poor debut when well beaten in a 4yo bumper at Catterick on her only start; can only do better now hurdling and stepping up in trip.
Half-sister to High Class Hero, won four times over hurdles between 2m 4f and 2m 6f, in a point to point race at 3m, in a chase at 2m 7f and in NH flat race at 2m 4f. Well beaten at 25-1 when seventh of 9 on her racecourse debut at Catterick over 2m (soft) last month.
Yard won this last year; a poor debut when well beaten in a 4yo bumper at Catterick on her only start; can only do better now hurdling and stepping up in trip.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hurdle | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Craig Nichol | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | Ewan Whillans | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Ran to form beaten 10l in an auction race at Fairyhouse last time; trainer in form; effective up to 12f on Flat; brings significant promise to hurdles.
Finished 10l behind Delta when sixth of 15 at 12-1 on her latest outing at Fairyhouse over 1m 4f (good - yielding) in June last year. She is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with J S Bolger in Ireland.
Ran to form beaten 10l in an auction race at Fairyhouse last time; trainer in form; effective up to 12f on Flat; brings significant promise to hurdles.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hurdle | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T only) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Paul O'Brien | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Harry Derham | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
Roses All The Way sets a modest standard with an official rating of 109 but should be more than capable in a race of this nature, although SIORAI is preferred. The Masar filly displayed promise in three Flat runs for Jim Bolger before moving to an in-form Harry Derham. Tuppence will need a first-time hood to work the oracle but is next best nonetheless.
Roses All The Way sets the standard of those to have run over hurdles, but her bumper form far outweighs her hurdles form and she was well beaten last time. It's probably worth siding with the hurdlling newcomer SIORAI, who showed promise in three starts on the Flat for Jim Bolger and has joined a good yard for his career over hurdles. Being a 4yo filly she gets the allowances. Georgie's Malt is third best but only because her yard won the race 12 months ago.
Too keen, went clear, did too much too soon but hinted at revival 5l third in a handicap hurdle at Sedgefield most recent run; enjoys making it; effective 2m, acts on S and G; fair mark if building on latest.
He has won three hurdle races from 2m to 2m 1f on good to soft ground, but last win was over three years ago. Third of 7 behind Indian River beaten 5l at 11-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Sedgefield over 2m 1f (good to soft) last month.
Too keen, went clear, did too much too soon but hinted at revival 5l third in a handicap hurdle at Sedgefield most recent run; enjoys making it; effective 2m, acts on S and G; fair mark if building on latest.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 18 | 3 | 2 | 16.7% | |
| Hurdle | 18 | 3 | 2 | 16.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| C | Course | 4 | 2 | 0 | 50% |
| D | Distance | 11 | 2 | 2 | 18.2% |
| G | Similar Going | 23 | 3 | 2 | 13% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (H only) | 13 | 3 | 1 | 23.1% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 11 | 1 | 1 | 9.1% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Jamie Hamilton | 10 | 3 | 1 | 30% |
| T | Ruth Jefferson | 17 | 3 | 1 | 17.7% |
Tired late having refused to settle and ran well to a point when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Ayr last time; since undergone a wind operation. Suited by 2m, acts on heavy and good; a threat on Irish form but struggling for new yard after a layoff.
Placed in two hurdle races from six NH starts. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Platin Moon when seventh of 9 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ayr over 2m (heavy) last month.
Tired late having refused to settle and ran well to a point when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Ayr last time; since undergone a wind operation. Suited by 2m, acts on heavy and good; a threat on Irish form but struggling for new yard after a layoff.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 12 | 1 | 3 | 8.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 10 | 1 | 1 | 10% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | B S Hughes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | I Jardine | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Ran to form down in trip on handicap debut beaten 4l off this mark here last time; tongue-tie first time; off a short-break; effective at 2m-2m4f, acts on S and G; more to come in handicaps.
A winner of a point-to-point at 3m. Finished 4l behind Newport when fourth of 10 at 14-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (soft) in December last year. She is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time.
Ran to form down in trip on handicap debut beaten 4l off this mark here last time; tongue-tie first time; off a short-break; effective at 2m-2m4f, acts on S and G; more to come in handicaps.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Similar Going | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T only) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Alan Doyle | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | L Russell & M Scudamore | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Had too much to do and was unsuited by the way the race developed but ran a solid race when beaten 7 1/2l into third in a handicap hurdle at Catterick last time. Effective at 2m, acts on soft and good; down to a workable mark and ideally wants a strong pace.
Winner of four hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 1f on ground varying from good to soft. Third of 13 behind Vampire Slayer beaten 8l at 9-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Catterick over 2m (soft) last month.
Had too much to do and was unsuited by the way the race developed but ran a solid race when beaten 7 1/2l into third in a handicap hurdle at Catterick last time. Effective at 2m, acts on soft and good; down to a workable mark and ideally wants a strong pace.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 36 | 4 | 7 | 11.1% | |
| Hurdle | 28 | 4 | 5 | 14.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 8 | 2 | 1 | 25% |
| C | Course | 12 | 2 | 2 | 16.7% |
| D | Distance | 31 | 4 | 6 | 12.9% |
| G | Similar Going | 39 | 5 | 7 | 12.8% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T & B) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| HG | Blinkers | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 32 | 3 | 6 | 9.4% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | C O'Farrell | 7 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| T | Ewan Whillans | 37 | 5 | 7 | 13.5% |
Ran to form when comfortably held in a 4yo hurdle at Wetherby last time. Effective at 2m on soft and good to soft; from a top yard and may do better now switched to handicaps.
Unplaced in all three starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Klycot when sixth of 10 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Wetherby over 2m (soft) last month.
Ran to form when comfortably held in a 4yo hurdle at Wetherby last time. Effective at 2m on soft and good to soft; from a top yard and may do better now switched to handicaps.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Similar Going | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Gregor Walkingshaw | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | L Russell & M Scudamore | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Ran to best back on the Flat when beaten 3 1/2l off a 36lb lower mark at Newcastle last time. Effective at 2m on a sound surface; not ruled out.
Placed in a hurdle race from five NH starts. Well beaten at 10-1 behind Manganese when fifth of 9 on his latest NH outing in a hurdle race at Catterick over 2m (good to soft) in December last year.
Ran to best back on the Flat when beaten 3 1/2l off a 36lb lower mark at Newcastle last time. Effective at 2m on a sound surface; not ruled out.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Sean Quinlan | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | G Boanas | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
Made too much use of and was comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Doncaster last time. Effective at 2m4f-3m, acts on soft and good; a maiden but generally consistent.
Placed in five hurdle races from 16 NH starts. Well beaten at 22-1 behind Jamaicaine when fifth of 11 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Doncaster over 2m 3f (soft) last month.
Made too much use of and was comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Doncaster last time. Effective at 2m4f-3m, acts on soft and good; a maiden but generally consistent.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 16 | 0 | 5 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 16 | 0 | 5 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Distance | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 20 | 2 | 5 | 10% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (P only) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 13 | 0 | 5 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Bruce Lynn | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| T | N W Alexander | 16 | 0 | 5 | 0% |
Made a big effort back from a huge layoff, well placed in a race dominated from the front when fourth beaten 9l in a handicap hurdle at Catterick last time. Effective at 2m-2m4f; has a chance if avoiding a bounce.
Placed in a hurdle race and two NH flat races from nine starts. Finished 9l behind Vampire Slayer when fourth of 13 at 15-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Catterick over 2m (soft) last month.
Made a big effort back from a huge layoff, well placed in a race dominated from the front when fourth beaten 9l in a handicap hurdle at Catterick last time. Effective at 2m-2m4f; has a chance if avoiding a bounce.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Ryan Mania | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | Mrs Dianne Sayer | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
Stepped back in the right direction when tried in a tongue-tie, albeit comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Hereford last time. Off a short break; effective at 2m, acts on soft and good; down to a competitive mark.
Yet to place in ten NH starts. Finished 12l behind No Guarantee when sixth of 15 at 66-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Hereford over 2m (soft) in December last year.
Stepped back in the right direction when tried in a tongue-tie, albeit comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Hereford last time. Off a short break; effective at 2m, acts on soft and good; down to a competitive mark.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Similar Going | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T only) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 9.1% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Benjamin Poste | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | S Cameron | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
MAGIC GLOVES took a step forward when fourth over C&D on her handicap bow and the application of a first-time tongue-tie might elicit further improvement from the Russell/Scudamore inmate. She receives a tentative vote but that's only because Inca Prince ran with credit at Sedgefield most recently and has become too well handicapped to leave out of the equation. Sattam is capable, and veteran Scots Poet should not be underestimated either.
Inca Prince was too keen last time but runs this course well. He remains well treated but is on a lengthy losing run and soft ground could stretch him. MAGIC GLOVES appeals more, having run really well in a C&D handicap last time. That was her first try at around 2m, the former point scorer clearly not being short on speed, and the soft ground seems likely to suit. She's open to improvement with a tongue-tie tried. Scots Poet ended up with too much to do at Catterick last time, when tried in blinkers, and a more forward ride here could benefit.
Bit below form tried in hood comfortably held in a maiden hurdle at Newcastle last time; effective around 2m-2m4f, acts on S and G; type to do better now handicapping over fences.
Unplaced in all six starts. Well beaten at 80-1 behind Is This For Real when sixth of 11 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Newcastle over 2m 1f (good to soft) last month.
Bit below form tried in hood comfortably held in a maiden hurdle at Newcastle last time; effective around 2m-2m4f, acts on S and G; type to do better now handicapping over fences.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Chase | 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 (H only) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Theo Gillard | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | D McCain Jnr | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Made too much use of when pulled up in a handicap chase at Hereford last time. Off a short break and effective over 3m, but arrives out of form.
He has won two chases and two point-to-points from 2m 4f to 3m on good and good to soft ground. Pulled up 3 out when 100-1 at Hereford over 2m 5f (good to soft) in a chase won by Kingcormac in December last year on his latest outing.
Made too much use of when pulled up in a handicap chase at Hereford last time. Off a short break and effective over 3m, but arrives out of form.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 19 | 2 | 2 | 10.5% | |
| Chase | 12 | 2 | 1 | 16.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 5 | 2 | 0 | 40% |
| G | Similar Going | 13 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (P only) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 22.2% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 13 | 2 | 1 | 15.4% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Benjamin Poste | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | S Cameron | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Outpaced and disappointing on handicap debut when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Wetherby most recently. Off a short break; effective at 2m on soft; needs more now chasing but has point experience.
Yet to place in seven starts. Well beaten at 28-1 behind The Resdev Tyke when 10th of 11 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Wetherby over 2m (soft) in December last year. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time.
Outpaced and disappointing on handicap debut when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Wetherby most recently. Off a short break; effective at 2m on soft; needs more now chasing but has point experience.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Chase | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 4 | 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 | Ryan Mania | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | Paul Robson | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Below form up in class when fourth beaten 29l in a handicap chase at Carlisle latest; effective at around 2m-2m4f on a sound surface; on workable mark but unreliable.
Successful in two chases at 2m 4f on good and good to soft ground. Well beaten at 18-1 behind Celestial Fashion when fourth of 6 on her latest outing in a chase at Carlisle over 2m 5f (good to soft) earlier this month.
Below form up in class when fourth beaten 29l in a handicap chase at Carlisle latest; effective at around 2m-2m4f on a sound surface; on workable mark but unreliable.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 31 | 2 | 6 | 6.5% | |
| Chase | 23 | 2 | 6 | 8.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 7 | 0 | 5 | 0% |
| C | Course | 7 | 0 | 5 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 15 | 2 | 5 | 13.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 23 | 1 | 5 | 4.4% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 23 | 2 | 6 | 8.7% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 21 | 2 | 5 | 9.5% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | P W Wadge | 15 | 1 | 5 | 6.7% |
| T | Miss S E Forster | 27 | 2 | 6 | 7.4% |
Outpaced, ran to form in first-time cheekpieces when second beaten 12l in a handicap chase here latest; effective 2m4f, maybe just stays 3m, acts on Hy and G; maiden has shown only modest form but chance in this.
Placed in a hurdle race and a chase from 11 starts. Beaten 12l by Marty Mcfly when second of 7 at 7-2 on his latest outing in a chase over this course and distance (good to soft) last month.
Outpaced, ran to form in first-time cheekpieces when second beaten 12l in a handicap chase here latest; effective 2m4f, maybe just stays 3m, acts on Hy and G; maiden has shown only modest form but chance in this.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Chase | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Sean Quinlan | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| T | M Todhunter | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
Travelled, ran to form but not find as much as looked likely comfortably held in a handicap chase at Wetherby last time; usually held up; off a short-break; effective around 2m4f, acts on S and G; needs more.
Placed in a point-to-point from 16 starts. Finished 16l behind Wolfburg when fifth of 8 at 7-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Wetherby over 2m 3f (soft) in December last year.
Travelled, ran to form but not find as much as looked likely comfortably held in a handicap chase at Wetherby last time; usually held up; off a short-break; effective around 2m4f, acts on S and G; needs more.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Chase | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Similar Going | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T only) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Nathan Moscrop | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | Annabelle Sowray | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Having separated subsequent winners when runner-up over C&D last month, DIDNTGOTWENTY could be poised to open his account. A 1lb drop in the ratings could prove to be lenient for the seven-year-old and he's taken to repel Divas Doyen. Although Sandy Forster's mare was underwhelming at Carlisle recently, a repeat of her penultimate second over track and trip would see her involved. Handicap/chase debutant Siege Of Acres is worth a second look in the betting.
DIDNTGOTWENTY might be able to win this weak race. He's coming off an improved showing at the course last time, on his second start as a chaser, and the cheekpieces he wore for the first time then are retained. Divas Doyen looks a plausible danger, only just above her last win mark and dropping back down in grade. She lacks the potential of Siege Of Acres, though. That one was fourth in a pair of points and looks a likely improver now chasing, but he's has wind issues in the past and was reported to have bled once, so clearly isn't reliable.
Outpaced and well held up in class when well beaten in a handicap hurdle here last time, unsuited by the way the race developed. Effective up to 3m, acts on soft and good to soft, and goes well at Perth; good chance down in grade.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 7f and 3m 3f on good to soft and soft ground. Beaten 14l behind Snowrocco at 10-1 when last of 8 on his latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (good to soft) last month.
Outpaced and well held up in class when well beaten in a handicap hurdle here last time, unsuited by the way the race developed. Effective up to 3m, acts on soft and good to soft, and goes well at Perth; good chance down in grade.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 29 | 2 | 9 | 6.9% | |
| Hurdle | 27 | 2 | 9 | 7.4% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| C | Course | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 26 | 2 | 8 | 7.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 30 | 2 | 9 | 6.7% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 10% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 18 | 1 | 5 | 5.6% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Dominic Hislop | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | N W Alexander | 30 | 2 | 9 | 6.7% |
Improved when tried in a tongue-tie, albeit comfortably held in a novice hurdle at Taunton last time. Effective over 2m-2m3f, acts on good to soft and good; may improve for the step up in trip on handicap debut.
Placed in a point-to-point from five starts. Well beaten at 9-1 behind Religous Cross when fifth of 13 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Taunton over 2m 3f (good) in December last year.
Improved when tried in a tongue-tie, albeit comfortably held in a novice hurdle at Taunton last time. Effective over 2m-2m3f, acts on good to soft and good; may improve for the step up in trip on handicap debut.
| 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 | - | |
| D | Distance | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Similar Going | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T only) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Paul O'Brien | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Harry Derham | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Ran to form when third, beaten 13l off 99 last time, and runs off the same mark here. Trainer in form; suited by 3m on a sound surface; remains competitively weighted but the ground is a worry.
Winner of five hurdle races from 2m 7f to 3m 2f on ground varying from good to soft. Third of 4 behind Apieceovfortune beaten 13l at 3-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fakenham over 2m 7f (good to soft) last month.
Ran to form when third, beaten 13l off 99 last time, and runs off the same mark here. Trainer in form; suited by 3m on a sound surface; remains competitively weighted but the ground is a worry.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 28 | 5 | 7 | 17.9% | |
| Hurdle | 26 | 5 | 7 | 19.2% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20% |
| G | Similar Going | 9 | 2 | 3 | 22.2% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 22 | 5 | 5 | 22.7% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 20% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 16 | 3 | 3 | 18.8% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | N de Boinville | 13 | 3 | 2 | 23.1% |
| T | N J Henderson | 31 | 5 | 8 | 16.1% |
Again below form when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Wetherby last time, with the ground possibly too soft. Suited by 3m, acts on good to soft; has lost form of late and the ground is again a worry.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 7f on good to soft ground. Well beaten at 10-1 behind La Higuera when fifth of 7 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Wetherby over 3m (soft) last month.
Again below form when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Wetherby last time, with the ground possibly too soft. Suited by 3m, acts on good to soft; has lost form of late and the ground is again a worry.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 13 | 1 | 4 | 7.7% | |
| Hurdle | 13 | 1 | 4 | 7.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 9 | 1 | 2 | 11.1% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T & P) | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16.7% |
| HG | Cheek Pieces | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16.7% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 10% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Conor Rabbitt | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| T | S Corbett | 14 | 1 | 4 | 7.1% |
Outpaced but ran to form when a 6l third in a handicap hurdle here on his most recent run, poorly placed in a race dominated from the front. Effective over 2m4f-3m; running back into form.
A winner of a point-to-point at 3m, but that win was over three years ago. Third of 8 behind Snowrocco beaten 6l at 14-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (good to soft) last month.
Outpaced but ran to form when a 6l third in a handicap hurdle here on his most recent run, poorly placed in a race dominated from the front. Effective over 2m4f-3m; running back into form.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 20 | 0 | 4 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 11 | 1 | 4 | 9.1% |
| G | Similar Going | 14 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 18 | 1 | 6 | 5.6% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Peter Kavanagh | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | Mrs Dianne Sayer | 19 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
Confirmed a recent revival, albeit not lasting home, when fourth beaten 6 1/2l in a handicap hurdle at Wetherby last time. Tongue-tie worn for the first time; effective over 3m and suited by cut; chance if building on latest efforts.
Successful in two hurdle races at 3m on soft and heavy ground. Finished 6l behind La Higuera when fourth of 7 at 11-2 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Wetherby over 3m (soft) last month. She is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time.
Confirmed a recent revival, albeit not lasting home, when fourth beaten 6 1/2l in a handicap hurdle at Wetherby last time. Tongue-tie worn for the first time; effective over 3m and suited by cut; chance if building on latest efforts.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 14 | 2 | 2 | 14.3% | |
| Hurdle | 14 | 2 | 2 | 14.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 7 | 2 | 1 | 28.6% |
| G | Similar Going | 15 | 2 | 2 | 13.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T only) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 20% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Theo Gillard | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | D W Whillans | 15 | 2 | 2 | 13.3% |
Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Catterick last time. Enjoys making it and is effective over 2m4f-3m on a sound surface; down to an attractive mark and was back in form until that latest run.
He has won three hurdle races from 2m 3f to 2m 6f on good and soft ground. Pulled up 3 out when 4-1 at Catterick over 3m 1f (soft) in a hurdle race won by Born In The West last month on his latest outing.
Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Catterick last time. Enjoys making it and is effective over 2m4f-3m on a sound surface; down to an attractive mark and was back in form until that latest run.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 30 | 3 | 5 | 10% | |
| Hurdle | 26 | 3 | 5 | 11.5% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 18 | 1 | 2 | 5.6% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T & P) | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| HG | Cheek Pieces | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 7.7% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 25 | 3 | 3 | 12% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Nathan Moscrop | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | Annabelle Sowray | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
Wearelongterm appreciated a switch to hurdling when hitting the frame over C&D on New Year's Day and he must enter calculations dropping in class. However, there is a fair chance that this rise in distance could unlock significant improvement in handicap-debutant CRYSTELLO, who finished second in a 3m point-to-point last April. Harry Derham's charge gets the verdict, with Bollin Matilda the pick of the remainder.
This can go to BOLLIN MATILDA, who has found her form again of late, finishing third over C&D before proving unable to quite go through with her effort when fourth at Wetherby last time. A tongue-tie is now enlisted, which may help on that score, and she's now only 2lb above her last win mark. Artic Mann wasn't seen to best effect here last time but is now dropped in grade and needs considering on his earlier course form. Crystello is a potenial improver up in trip tried in a tongue-tie on this handicap debut. He's from a good yard and was placed in a point, so 3m may suit.
Ran to form when 6l third in a handicap chase here most recent run; effective 2m1f-3m on a sound surface; can go well if ground not too deep.
Winner of three hurdle races and four chases from 2m 1f to 2m 7f on good and soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Third of 7 behind Kelce beaten 6l at 6-1 on his latest outing in a chase over this course and distance (good to soft) last month.
Ran to form when 6l third in a handicap chase here most recent run; effective 2m1f-3m on a sound surface; can go well if ground not too deep.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 21 | 7 | 3 | 33.3% | |
| Chase | 17 | 4 | 2 | 23.5% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 14 | 4 | 1 | 28.6% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 21 | 7 | 2 | 33.3% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 71.4% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 15 | 2 | 2 | 13.3% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | B S Hughes | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | H Burns | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
Ran to form on chase debut when fourth beaten 11l in a handicap chase here latest; effective 2m4f, acts on S and GS; needs more over fences but longer trip may suit.
He has won three hurdle races from 2m to 2m 5f on good to soft and soft ground. Finished 11l behind Go West when fourth of 6 at 14-1 on his chase debut here over 2m 4f (good to soft) earlier this month.
Ran to form on chase debut when fourth beaten 11l in a handicap chase here latest; effective 2m4f, acts on S and GS; needs more over fences but longer trip may suit.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 12 | 3 | 2 | 25% | |
| Chase | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| C | Course | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20% |
| D | Distance | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 12 | 3 | 2 | 25% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 14 | 3 | 3 | 21.4% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 6 | 1 | 0 | 16.7% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Alan Doyle | 7 | 2 | 0 | 28.6% |
| T | L Russell & M Scudamore | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Rallied after being outpaced when beaten a length off a 2lb lower mark at Newcastle last time; trainer in form; effective around 2m4f, acts on GS; should improve significantly for initial experience, may do better over further.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 3f on good to soft ground. Third of 7 behind Moon Phases beaten 1l at 8-1 on his chase debut at Newcastle over 2m 4f (good to soft) last month.
Rallied after being outpaced when beaten a length off a 2lb lower mark at Newcastle last time; trainer in form; effective around 2m4f, acts on GS; should improve significantly for initial experience, may do better over further.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% | |
| Chase | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Paul O'Brien | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| T | Harry Derham | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
Again a bit below form when comfortably held in a handicap chase at Newcastle last time; off a short break; effective from 2m4f to 3m and acts on any going; easing in the weights and not ruled out.
Winner of two hurdle races and three chases from 2m 4f to 3m 2f on ground varying from good to heavy. Finished 11l behind Trac when sixth of 9 at 13-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Newcastle over 2m 4f (good to soft) in December last year.
Again a bit below form when comfortably held in a handicap chase at Newcastle last time; off a short break; effective from 2m4f to 3m and acts on any going; easing in the weights and not ruled out.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 26 | 5 | 7 | 19.2% | |
| Chase | 16 | 3 | 3 | 18.8% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 8 | 2 | 2 | 25% |
| G | Similar Going | 21 | 3 | 7 | 14.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (V only) | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 18.2% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 13 | 2 | 3 | 15.4% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Ryan Mania | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | M Todhunter | 26 | 5 | 7 | 19.2% |
Did not find much having briefly threatened when well beaten in a handicap chase at Market Rasen last time; off a short break; effective from 3m to 3m2f and acts on good to soft and good; needs more down in trip.
He has won two chases and a point-to-point at 3m on good to soft ground. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Red Delta when seventh of 9 on his latest outing in a chase at Market Rasen over 3m 4f (good to soft) in December last year.
Did not find much having briefly threatened when well beaten in a handicap chase at Market Rasen last time; off a short break; effective from 3m to 3m2f and acts on good to soft and good; needs more down in trip.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 19 | 2 | 6 | 10.5% | |
| Chase | 14 | 2 | 4 | 14.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 9 | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 10 | 2 | 1 | 20% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T & B) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| HG | Blinkers | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 13 | 1 | 4 | 7.7% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 9 | 1 | 1 | 11.1% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Craig Nichol | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | O Greenall & J Guerriero | 19 | 2 | 6 | 10.5% |
Mistakes, below form comfortably held in a handicap chase here last time; suited by marathon trips, acts on S and GS, needs to go right-handed; inconsistent.
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 3m and 3m 7f on good to soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 10-1 behind Transmission when fifth of 7 on his latest outing in a chase here over 3m 7f (good to soft) earlier this month.
Mistakes, below form comfortably held in a handicap chase here last time; suited by marathon trips, acts on S and GS, needs to go right-handed; inconsistent.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 25 | 2 | 4 | 8% | |
| Chase | 17 | 1 | 2 | 5.9% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| C | Course | 6 | 2 | 1 | 33.3% |
| D | Distance | 12 | 1 | 4 | 8.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 20 | 2 | 3 | 10% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (V only) | 10 | 1 | 1 | 10% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 21 | 1 | 2 | 4.8% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | D R Fox | 19 | 2 | 3 | 10.5% |
| T | L Russell & M Scudamore | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
Below form up in grade when comfortably held in a handicap chase at Haydock last time; had been in good form prior; effective around 2m4f and acts on soft and good; probably has more to come as a chaser.
Placed in a hurdle race, two chases and a point-to-point from 11 starts. Finished 14l behind Throatlash when fifth of 8 at 11-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Haydock over 2m 4f (good to soft) last month.
Below form up in grade when comfortably held in a handicap chase at Haydock last time; had been in good form prior; effective around 2m4f and acts on soft and good; probably has more to come as a chaser.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0% | |
| Chase | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T & P) | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| HG | Cheek Pieces | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Callum Bewley | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | A M Thomson | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
Dropping in class can be beneficial for SPECIAL RATE, who wasn't beaten far when third over C&D two weeks ago and can use that as a stepping stone to success in this company. The low-mileage Jus De Citron is interesting back up in trip and could also have a big say with another step forward on just his third start since wind surgery. Inis Oirr tends to go well here and is also a solid option.
Although relatively inexperienced, JUS DE CITRON brings significant potential after a promising debut over fences at Newcastle. That was his second run since a wind op and he hit the line hard over the 2m4f trip, suggesting the step up in distance should very much suit. He's favoured to Bold Light, who boasts a similar profile having run with promise on his chasing debut over 2m4f at the course. He too will benefit from the longer trip and is favoured to Special Rate as the danger. That one brings solid recent C&D form but wouldn't want the ground too soft.
Made mistakes but ran to form when beaten 9l in a handicap hurdle here last time; had been in good form prior. Effective over 2m on soft and good ground over hurdles and capable off this mark.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good ground. Finished 9l behind Magna Victor when sixth of 9 at 5-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m (good to soft) last month.
Made mistakes but ran to form when beaten 9l in a handicap hurdle here last time; had been in good form prior. Effective over 2m on soft and good ground over hurdles and capable off this mark.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 13 | 1 | 5 | 7.7% | |
| Hurdle | 13 | 1 | 5 | 7.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 21 | 0 | 5 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 22 | 2 | 8 | 9.1% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | William Maggs | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | I Jardine | 19 | 2 | 7 | 10.5% |
Outpaced, flew home, ran to form beaten 2l off a 2lb lower mark at Newcastle last time; effective 2m4f, suited by decent ground but acts on S; running into form for new yard.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on good ground. Third of 16 behind Cher Monsieur beaten 1 1/2l at 25-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Newcastle over 2m 4f (good to soft) last month.
Outpaced, flew home, ran to form beaten 2l off a 2lb lower mark at Newcastle last time; effective 2m4f, suited by decent ground but acts on S; running into form for new yard.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 18 | 1 | 4 | 5.6% | |
| Hurdle | 17 | 1 | 4 | 5.9% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 4 | 1 | 2 | 25% |
| G | Similar Going | 11 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 12 | 1 | 3 | 8.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Toby McCain-Mitchell | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | D Bourke | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
Bit below form when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle here last time; off a short-break; effective 2m; needs more than latest up in trip.
Placed in two hurdle races from nine starts. Finished 11l behind Magna Victor when sixth of 11 at 5-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m (good to soft) in December last year.
Bit below form when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle here last time; off a short-break; effective 2m; needs more than latest up in trip.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Dylan Johnston | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Gary Rutherford | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
Travelled well but did not find much after a bad error when fourth, beaten 13l, in a handicap hurdle at Newcastle last time. Effective from 2m to 2m4f, acts on heavy and good to soft, and in fair form; should go well again.
Placed in two hurdle races from eight starts. Finished 13l behind Parish Star when fourth of 10 at 7-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Newcastle over 2m 4f (heavy) last month.
Travelled well but did not find much after a bad error when fourth, beaten 13l, in a handicap hurdle at Newcastle last time. Effective from 2m to 2m4f, acts on heavy and good to soft, and in fair form; should go well again.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Gregor Walkingshaw | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| T | L Russell & M Scudamore | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
Found little and may not have stayed when tenth, beaten 34l off 87 last time; runs off the same mark here after a short break. Effective from 2m to 2m4f, acts on heavy and good; inconsistent but remains on a competitive mark.
He has won three hurdle races from 2m 2f to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Well beaten at 7-1 behind Reflection Of You when 10th of 13 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 3m (good to soft) in December last year.
Found little and may not have stayed when tenth, beaten 34l off 87 last time; runs off the same mark here after a short break. Effective from 2m to 2m4f, acts on heavy and good; inconsistent but remains on a competitive mark.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 21 | 3 | 4 | 14.3% | |
| Hurdle | 21 | 3 | 4 | 14.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 4 | 1 | 2 | 25% |
| C | Course | 6 | 1 | 2 | 16.7% |
| D | Distance | 11 | 1 | 3 | 9.1% |
| G | Similar Going | 19 | 3 | 2 | 15.8% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T & V) | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| HG | Visor | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 18.8% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 13 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Dominic Hislop | 6 | 1 | 2 | 16.7% |
| T | N W Alexander | 22 | 3 | 4 | 13.6% |
Improved for the step up in trip and held on in a strongly run race to land a handicap by a head off a 3lb lower mark at Sedgefield last time. Trainer in form; best around 2m-2m4f, acts on soft and good, and in form.
He has won three hurdle races from 2m to 2m 4f on good and good to soft ground. A winner at 16-5 in a hurdle race at Sedgefield over 2m 4f (good to soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Nellie Bluesky by a head. Has also won at Newcastle this season.
Improved for the step up in trip and held on in a strongly run race to land a handicap by a head off a 3lb lower mark at Sedgefield last time. Trainer in form; best around 2m-2m4f, acts on soft and good, and in form.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 14 | 3 | 3 | 21.4% | |
| Hurdle | 14 | 3 | 3 | 21.4% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| C | Course | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20% |
| D | Distance | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| G | Similar Going | 12 | 1 | 1 | 8.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 13 | 3 | 3 | 23.1% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 27.3% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Joshua Thompson | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| T | A Nicol | 26 | 4 | 5 | 15.4% |
Ran to form, just outlasted by strong stayer having raced freely beaten a head off this mark at Ayr last time; usually held up; effective 2m-2m4f on Hy and G; cruiser who doesn't find a lot but should again go well.
Placed in two hurdle races from six NH starts. Beaten a head by The Coffey Boy when second of 9 at 9-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ayr over 2m 4f (soft) earlier this month.
Ran to form, just outlasted by strong stayer having raced freely beaten a head off this mark at Ayr last time; usually held up; effective 2m-2m4f on Hy and G; cruiser who doesn't find a lot but should again go well.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 9 | 1 | 1 | 11.1% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Ben Smith | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| T | R M Smith | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
NATIONAL QUESTION received just a 3lb rise after his win at Sedgefield and the consistent six-year-old is a tempting proposition on these terms. Velvet Vulcan also scores highly on that criteria and is dangerous to underestimate as he gets weight all round. Cher Tara completes the shortlist after posting an improved display when third of 16 in this grade at Newcastle last month. That was only her second start since joining Daragh Bourke and there could be more to come.
Velvet Vulcan seems likely to emerge with a chance in the straight, but can he tough it out well enough to have his head in front as they cross the line. CHER TARA may be the better win option after she hit the line well at Newcastle last time on just her second start since leaving Gordon Elliott. She's been nudged up 2lb but still looks fairly weighted. Snow Dragon is of some interest also, the consistent 5yo still being on a fair mark and getting on well for his rider.
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