Newbury 25 March 2011
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Placed in a NH flat race from four starts. Finished 7l behind Upthemsteps when fourth of 8 at 10-1 on his hurdling debut at Warwick over 2m 3f (heavy) last month.
Placed in a NH flat race from four starts. Finished 7l behind Upthemsteps when fourth of 8 at 10-1 on his hurdling debut at Warwick over 2m 3f (heavy) last month.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | W Hutchinson | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | A King | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
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Placed in a hurdle race from six starts. Well beaten at 6-1 behind Our Island when sixth of 7 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 3m (soft) last month.
Placed in a hurdle race from six starts. Well beaten at 6-1 behind Our Island when sixth of 7 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 3m (soft) last month.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | R Thornton | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | A King | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Unplaced in both NH starts. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Oscargo when 10th of 16 on his hurdling debut at Chepstow over 3m (good) earlier this month.
Unplaced in both NH starts. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Oscargo when 10th of 16 on his hurdling debut at Chepstow over 3m (good) earlier this month.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | T J Phelan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | R Mathew | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Won on his latest outing in a NH flat race when 11-4jt-fav at Ludlow over 2m (good to soft) in November last year, beating Forever Waining by 3/4l. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Miss Rebecca Curtis.
Won on his latest outing in a NH flat race when 11-4jt-fav at Ludlow over 2m (good to soft) in November last year, beating Forever Waining by 3/4l. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Miss Rebecca Curtis.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| 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 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Non Runner | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | G Brown | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Placed in a hurdle race and a NH flat race from four starts. Beaten 4l by Cucumber Run when second of 16 at 7-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Hereford over 2m 4f (soft) in January.
Placed in a hurdle race and a NH flat race from four starts. Beaten 4l by Cucumber Run when second of 16 at 7-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Hereford over 2m 4f (soft) in January.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Jack Doyle | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Miss E C Lavelle | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Unplaced in both NH starts. Finished 9l behind Management when fifth of 10 at 22-1 on his hurdling debut at Wincanton over 2m (good to firm) earlier this month.
Unplaced in both NH starts. Finished 9l behind Management when fifth of 10 at 22-1 on his hurdling debut at Wincanton over 2m (good to firm) earlier this month.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | J M Davies | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | C J Down | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Unplaced in both starts over hurdles. Pulled up 3 out when 9-1 at Wetherby over 2m 6f (good to soft) in a hurdle race won by Moonlight Drive last month on his latest outing.
Unplaced in both starts over hurdles. Pulled up 3 out when 9-1 at Wetherby over 2m 6f (good to soft) in a hurdle race won by Moonlight Drive last month on his latest outing.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | L Aspell | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | O Sherwood | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Placed in a hurdle race from two starts. Well beaten at 2-1fav behind Araldur when fourth of 9 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kempton over 2m 5f (good) earlier this month.
Placed in a hurdle race from two starts. Well beaten at 2-1fav behind Araldur when fourth of 9 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kempton over 2m 5f (good) earlier this month.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20% |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 14 | 2 | 3 | 14.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (P only) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | B J Geraghty | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | N J Henderson | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Unplaced in all five starts. Pulled up 5 out when 10-1 at Hereford over 3m 2f (heavy) in a hurdle race won by Ukrainian Star in January on his latest outing.
Unplaced in all five starts. Pulled up 5 out when 10-1 at Hereford over 3m 2f (heavy) in a hurdle race won by Ukrainian Star in January on his latest outing.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 4 | 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 (No Headgear) | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | S Thomas | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | Miss V Williams | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Full brother to Blue Romance, won in NH flat race at 2m. Finished 9l behind Peckhamecho when fifth of 10 at 3-1 on his racecourse debut at Wincanton over 2m (good) in November last year.
Full brother to Blue Romance, won in NH flat race at 2m. Finished 9l behind Peckhamecho when fifth of 10 at 3-1 on his racecourse debut at Wincanton over 2m (good) in November last year.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| 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 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | T J O'Brien | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | P J Hobbs | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Placed in a hurdle race from three starts. Beaten 8l by Another Dimension when second of 15 at 16-1 on his hurdling debut at Huntingdon over 2m 4f (good to soft) earlier this month.
Placed in a hurdle race from three starts. Beaten 8l by Another Dimension when second of 15 at 16-1 on his hurdling debut at Huntingdon over 2m 4f (good to soft) earlier this month.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | D Elsworth | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Mrs L Wadham | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Oasis Knight was rather disappointing at Kempton last time but he had previously shaped nicely behind Al Ferof on his debut here and is open to improvement over hurdles. However, the one to beat could be EASTER METEOR who found only Cucumber Run too strong at Hereford last time. A reproduction of that effort might be good enough to see him go one better today. The Alan King-trained pair, Bardolf and Bless The Wings are also considered while Wiesentraum has place claims.
Easter Meteor shaped very encouragingly behind Cucumber Run at Hereford and is the pick on that effort. Bless The Wings appears the main danger despite a poor run last time, and Alan King's other runner Bardolf is a potential improver so needs consideration too.
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m 5f on good and soft ground. Beaten 15l by Carrickmines when second of 6 at 2-1jt-fav on his latest outing in a chase at Kempton over 3m (good to soft) last month.
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m 5f on good and soft ground. Beaten 15l by Carrickmines when second of 6 at 2-1jt-fav on his latest outing in a chase at Kempton over 3m (good to soft) last month.
Winner of seven chases from 2m 4f to 3m 2f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy. Pulled up 4 out when 10-1 at Fakenham over 3m (good to soft) in a chase won by Wellforth last month on his latest outing.
Winner of seven chases from 2m 4f to 3m 2f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy. Pulled up 4 out when 10-1 at Fakenham over 3m (good to soft) in a chase won by Wellforth last month on his latest outing.
He has won two hurdle races and a chase from 2m 2f to 2m 5f on good ground. Beaten 1 1/4l by Isn't That Lucky when second of 9 at 4-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Ludlow over 3m (good) earlier this month.
He has won two hurdle races and a chase from 2m 2f to 2m 5f on good ground. Beaten 1 1/4l by Isn't That Lucky when second of 9 at 4-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Ludlow over 3m (good) earlier this month.
Successful in two chases at 2m 3f on good to soft ground. Third of 8 behind Holmwood Legend beaten 7l at 7-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Sandown over 2m 4f (good) earlier this month. Has won at Exeter and Hereford this season.
Successful in two chases at 2m 3f on good to soft ground. Third of 8 behind Holmwood Legend beaten 7l at 7-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Sandown over 2m 4f (good) earlier this month. Has won at Exeter and Hereford this season.
He has won a hurdle race, a NH flat race and two chases from 2m to 3m on good to soft ground. A winner at 5-1 in a chase at Huntingdon over 3m (good to soft) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Mud Monkey by 2 3/4l. Has also won at Warwick this season.
He has won a hurdle race, a NH flat race and two chases from 2m to 3m on good to soft ground. A winner at 5-1 in a chase at Huntingdon over 3m (good to soft) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Mud Monkey by 2 3/4l. Has also won at Warwick this season.
He has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 3f on soft and heavy ground. Finished 16l behind Cottage Acre when fourth of 9 at 8-1 on his latest outing in a chase here over 2m 2f (good to soft) earlier this month.
He has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 3f on soft and heavy ground. Finished 16l behind Cottage Acre when fourth of 9 at 8-1 on his latest outing in a chase here over 2m 2f (good to soft) earlier this month.
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m 4f and 3m on good to soft and soft ground. Pulled up at the 16th when 17-2 at Fontwell over 3m 4f (heavy) in a chase won by Peut Etre Sivola in November last year on his latest outing.
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m 4f and 3m on good to soft and soft ground. Pulled up at the 16th when 17-2 at Fontwell over 3m 4f (heavy) in a chase won by Peut Etre Sivola in November last year on his latest outing.
He has won two hurdle races and two chases from 2m 4f to 2m 5f on good to firm and good ground. Well beaten at 9-2 behind Isn't That Lucky when eighth of 9 on his latest outing in a chase at Ludlow over 3m (good) earlier this month.
He has won two hurdle races and two chases from 2m 4f to 2m 5f on good to firm and good ground. Well beaten at 9-2 behind Isn't That Lucky when eighth of 9 on his latest outing in a chase at Ludlow over 3m (good) earlier this month.
RAVETHEBRAVE had to settle for second best behind Carrickmines over 3m at Kempton last month but drying ground conditions here could be in his favour and he is entitled to run a big race again today for the in form Alan King yard. Flemish Invader has been raised 7lb for his Huntingdon success earlier this month but that might not prevent another big run from him. Max Bygraves has solid claims on the form of his Ludlow second and Inside Dealer is also worthy of consideration.
Max Bygraves has a race in him off this sort of mark and, over what looks an ideal trip, is taken to account for Inside Dealer and Flemish Invader, who are others that come here at the top of their game.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m and 2m 5f on good to soft and heavy ground. Well beaten at 2-1fav behind Thelobstercatcher when sixth of 14 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Warwick over 3m 1f (good to soft) in January.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m and 2m 5f on good to soft and heavy ground. Well beaten at 2-1fav behind Thelobstercatcher when sixth of 14 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Warwick over 3m 1f (good to soft) in January.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 3f on good ground, but that win was over three years ago. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Organisateur when 9th of 11 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Taunton over 2m 3f (good) in November last year.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 3f on good ground, but that win was over three years ago. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Organisateur when 9th of 11 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Taunton over 2m 3f (good) in November last year.
Placed in two hurdle races and a NH flat race from eight starts. Beaten 5l by Bunglasha Lady when second of 12 at 5-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fontwell over 2m 6f (good to soft) last month.
Placed in two hurdle races and a NH flat race from eight starts. Beaten 5l by Bunglasha Lady when second of 12 at 5-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fontwell over 2m 6f (good to soft) last month.
Placed in three hurdle races from eight starts. Third of 10 behind Henry Hook beaten 7l at 9-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Taunton over 3m (good to soft) earlier this month.
Placed in three hurdle races from eight starts. Third of 10 behind Henry Hook beaten 7l at 9-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Taunton over 3m (good to soft) earlier this month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 3m 1f on good to soft ground, but that win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 7-1 behind Thelobstercatcher when seventh of 14 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Warwick over 3m 1f (good to soft) in January.
A winner of a hurdle race at 3m 1f on good to soft ground, but that win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 7-1 behind Thelobstercatcher when seventh of 14 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Warwick over 3m 1f (good to soft) in January.
A winner at 7-1 in a hurdle race at Kempton over 3m (good) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Nemetan by 5l.
A winner at 7-1 in a hurdle race at Kempton over 3m (good) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Nemetan by 5l.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 2f on good to soft ground. Third of 9 behind Quincy Des Pictons beaten 11l at 6-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fontwell over 2m 2f (good to soft) last month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 2f on good to soft ground. Third of 9 behind Quincy Des Pictons beaten 11l at 6-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fontwell over 2m 2f (good to soft) last month.
Placed in a hurdle race from seven starts. Finished 16l behind Havingotascoobydo when fourth of 9 at 16-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ludlow over 2m 5f (good) earlier this month.
Placed in a hurdle race from seven starts. Finished 16l behind Havingotascoobydo when fourth of 9 at 16-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ludlow over 2m 5f (good) earlier this month.
He has won three hurdle races at 3m on good to soft and soft ground. Unseated rider when 8-1 at Exeter over 3m (good to soft) in a chase won by Mr Bennett earlier this month on his latest outing.
He has won three hurdle races at 3m on good to soft and soft ground. Unseated rider when 8-1 at Exeter over 3m (good to soft) in a chase won by Mr Bennett earlier this month on his latest outing.
Unplaced in all three starts over hurdles. Finished 16l behind Spirit of Adjisa when sixth of 15 at 8-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Market Rasen over 2m 5f (good to soft) last month.
Unplaced in all three starts over hurdles. Finished 16l behind Spirit of Adjisa when sixth of 15 at 8-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Market Rasen over 2m 5f (good to soft) last month.
Winner of two hurdle races and three chases from 2m 3f to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to heavy. Fell 3 out when 16-1 at Warwick over 2m 5f (good) in a hurdle race won by The Boss earlier this month on his latest outing.
Winner of two hurdle races and three chases from 2m 3f to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to heavy. Fell 3 out when 16-1 at Warwick over 2m 5f (good) in a hurdle race won by The Boss earlier this month on his latest outing.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 1f on soft ground. Well beaten at 8-1 behind Black Phantom when eighth of 12 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Exeter over 2m 3f (good to soft) earlier this month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 1f on soft ground. Well beaten at 8-1 behind Black Phantom when eighth of 12 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Exeter over 2m 3f (good to soft) earlier this month.
Placed in two hurdle races from four starts. Well beaten at 11-1 behind Time For Spring when 9th of 12 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Sandown over 2m 6f (good) earlier this month.
Placed in two hurdle races from four starts. Well beaten at 11-1 behind Time For Spring when 9th of 12 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Sandown over 2m 6f (good) earlier this month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good ground. Beaten 1/2l by The Boss when second of 11 at 16-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Warwick over 2m 5f (good) earlier this month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good ground. Beaten 1/2l by The Boss when second of 11 at 16-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Warwick over 2m 5f (good) earlier this month.
Full Of Joy was bitterly disappointing at Warwick last time but it would be foolish to assume that he is in the grip of the handicapper and he might be worth another chance. Hong Kong Harry looks an obvious player and Red Mile must be considered along with Morecambe. COOL STRIKE, a useful performer on the Flat at his best, has shown promise in three runs over hurdles so far and could be capable of making his presence felt on his handicap debut off an opening mark of 107.
Kasban has looked an improved performer since tongue tied, but it's hard to ignore the claims of handicap debutant Cool Strike who looks thrown in on his useful Flat form. Dune Shine is bred to improve for 3m and is another to make the shortlist.
He has won a hurdle race, a NH flat race and a chase from 2m to 2m 5f on good to soft and soft ground. Finished 8l behind Regal Approach when fifth of 14 at 9-1 on his latest outing in a chase here over 2m 6f (good to soft) in November last year.
He has won a hurdle race, a NH flat race and a chase from 2m to 2m 5f on good to soft and soft ground. Finished 8l behind Regal Approach when fifth of 14 at 9-1 on his latest outing in a chase here over 2m 6f (good to soft) in November last year.
He has won three hurdle races from 2m 3f to 2m 5f on good and good to soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 11l by Fin Vin De Leu when second of 8 at 9-4fav on his latest outing in a chase at Taunton over 2m 7f (good to soft) earlier this month.
He has won three hurdle races from 2m 3f to 2m 5f on good and good to soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 11l by Fin Vin De Leu when second of 8 at 9-4fav on his latest outing in a chase at Taunton over 2m 7f (good to soft) earlier this month.
Successful in a hurdle race at 2m on good and good to soft ground. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Requin when seventh of 11 on his latest outing in a chase at Chepstow over 2m 3f (good) earlier this month.
Successful in a hurdle race at 2m on good and good to soft ground. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Requin when seventh of 11 on his latest outing in a chase at Chepstow over 2m 3f (good) earlier this month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 6f on good ground. Pulled up at the 11th when 4-1 at Taunton over 2m 7f (good to soft) in a chase won by Fin Vin De Leu earlier this month on his latest outing.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 6f on good ground. Pulled up at the 11th when 4-1 at Taunton over 2m 7f (good to soft) in a chase won by Fin Vin De Leu earlier this month on his latest outing.
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m 4f and 2m 5f on good and soft ground. Beaten 8l by Mostly Bob when second of 11 at 14-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Doncaster over 3m (good) in January.
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m 4f and 2m 5f on good and soft ground. Beaten 8l by Mostly Bob when second of 11 at 14-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Doncaster over 3m (good) in January.
He has won three hurdle races and a chase from 2m 3f to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to soft. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 13-8fav at Ffos Las over 3m (soft) last month, beating Arturo Uno by 1 3/4l.
He has won three hurdle races and a chase from 2m 3f to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to soft. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 13-8fav at Ffos Las over 3m (soft) last month, beating Arturo Uno by 1 3/4l.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 2f. Well beaten at 9-2 behind Meet The Critics when sixth of 9 on his chase debut here over 2m 6f (good to soft) earlier this month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 2f. Well beaten at 9-2 behind Meet The Critics when sixth of 9 on his chase debut here over 2m 6f (good to soft) earlier this month.
Placed in a hurdle race from nine starts. Pulled up 2 out when 11-1 at Huntingdon over 2m 4f (good to soft) in a chase won by Douryna earlier this month on his latest outing.
Placed in a hurdle race from nine starts. Pulled up 2 out when 11-1 at Huntingdon over 2m 4f (good to soft) in a chase won by Douryna earlier this month on his latest outing.
Patsy Finnegan has been knocking on the door over fences this season and is sure to prove popular again. He should certainly be thereabouts but slight preference is for RIVER D'OR. Paul Nicholls' representative was rather disappointing on his chasing/seasonal debut here last month but is capable of much better and can turn in an improved showing today. Frankie Anson has solid claims on the form of his second to Mostly Bob at Doncaster last time and he should not be underestimated.
Bai Zhu ran a fine race here last time and has solid claims in this less competitive affair. Frankie Anson won't lack for stamina and also arrives on the back of an excellent effort, while Ffos Las winner Winterwood shouldn't be far away if his jumping holds up.
Placed in three hurdle races from seven starts. Third of 15 behind First In The Queue beaten 7l at 15-8fav on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Huntingdon over 2m (good to soft) earlier this month.
Placed in three hurdle races from seven starts. Third of 15 behind First In The Queue beaten 7l at 15-8fav on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Huntingdon over 2m (good to soft) earlier this month.
Won on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race when 1-3fav at Worcester over 3m (good) in July last year, beating Master Cardor Visa by 5l.
Won on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race when 1-3fav at Worcester over 3m (good) in July last year, beating Master Cardor Visa by 5l.
A winner of a chase at 2m 2f on good to soft ground. Third of 15 behind Heez A Cracker beaten 4l at 6-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Huntingdon over 2m 5f (soft) in January.
A winner of a chase at 2m 2f on good to soft ground. Third of 15 behind Heez A Cracker beaten 4l at 6-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Huntingdon over 2m 5f (soft) in January.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 3f on good ground. Pulled up 3 out when 4-1fav at Doncaster over 3m (good to soft) in a hurdle race won by Al Co last month on his latest outing. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with A King.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 3f on good ground. Pulled up 3 out when 4-1fav at Doncaster over 3m (good to soft) in a hurdle race won by Al Co last month on his latest outing. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with A King.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good to soft ground. Beaten 1l by The Chazer when second of 12 at 5-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m (soft) earlier this month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good to soft ground. Beaten 1l by The Chazer when second of 12 at 5-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m (soft) earlier this month.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m 1f on soft ground. Third of 14 behind Raya Star beaten 2l at 5-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Doncaster over 2m (good to soft) last month.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m 1f on soft ground. Third of 14 behind Raya Star beaten 2l at 5-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Doncaster over 2m (good to soft) last month.
Successful in two chases at 2m 3f and 2m 5f on soft ground, but last win was over three years ago. Pulledup at Auteuil over 2m 4f (heavy) in a chase won by Bonnet Jaune in November '09 on his latest outing. Having his first run for a new stable today.
Successful in two chases at 2m 3f and 2m 5f on soft ground, but last win was over three years ago. Pulledup at Auteuil over 2m 4f (heavy) in a chase won by Bonnet Jaune in November '09 on his latest outing. Having his first run for a new stable today.
Placed in two hurdle races from five NH starts. Third of 10 behind Bally Legend beaten 29l at 16-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ludlow over 2m (good to soft) last month.
Placed in two hurdle races from five NH starts. Third of 10 behind Bally Legend beaten 29l at 16-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ludlow over 2m (good to soft) last month.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m on good and good to soft ground. Well beaten at 15-2 behind Kadouchski when sixth of 9 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Sandown over 2m (soft) last month. Has won at Warwick and Doncaster this season.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m on good and good to soft ground. Well beaten at 15-2 behind Kadouchski when sixth of 9 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Sandown over 2m (soft) last month. Has won at Warwick and Doncaster this season.
Placed in two hurdle races from five starts. Third of 8 behind Bollin Felix beaten 31l at 9-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Newcastle over 2m (heavy) last month.
Placed in two hurdle races from five starts. Third of 8 behind Bollin Felix beaten 31l at 9-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Newcastle over 2m (heavy) last month.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m and 2m 2f on good to firm ground. Fell when 9-2 at Exeter over 2m 1f (good) in a hurdle race won by Laustra Bad earlier this month on his latest outing.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m and 2m 2f on good to firm ground. Fell when 9-2 at Exeter over 2m 1f (good) in a hurdle race won by Laustra Bad earlier this month on his latest outing.
A winner of a jump race at 2m 1f on heavy ground. Pulled up at the last when 22-1 at Taunton over 3m (good to soft) in a hurdle race won by Henry Hook earlier this month on her latest outing.
A winner of a jump race at 2m 1f on heavy ground. Pulled up at the last when 22-1 at Taunton over 3m (good to soft) in a hurdle race won by Henry Hook earlier this month on her latest outing.
Unplaced in all four starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 11-1 behind Karky Schultz when 11th of 14 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Taunton over 2m 1f (good to soft) last month.
Unplaced in all four starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 11-1 behind Karky Schultz when 11th of 14 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Taunton over 2m 1f (good to soft) last month.
Yet to place in six starts. Pulled up 2 out when 40-1 at Taunton over 2m 1f (good to soft) in a hurdle race won by Marleno in December last year on his latest outing.
Yet to place in six starts. Pulled up 2 out when 40-1 at Taunton over 2m 1f (good to soft) in a hurdle race won by Marleno in December last year on his latest outing.
Unplaced in all five NH starts. Well beaten at 10-1 behind The Cayterers when seventh of 10 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Wincanton over 2m (good to firm) earlier this month.
Unplaced in all five NH starts. Well beaten at 10-1 behind The Cayterers when seventh of 10 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Wincanton over 2m (good to firm) earlier this month.
Yet to place in three starts. Third of 6 behind Sum Laff beaten 9l at 25-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Fontwell over 2m 6f (good) earlier this month.
Yet to place in three starts. Third of 6 behind Sum Laff beaten 9l at 25-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Fontwell over 2m 6f (good) earlier this month.
A tricky puzzle for punters to solve. Bobble Hat Bob is returning from a break but he has a big chance if fully tuned up and makes the shortlist along with Alcalde who is in good heart at present. Master Fiddle, Raduis Bleu and Robin De Creuse are other likely players but there could be one or two better handicapped rivals lurking further down the weights. What An Oscar and Rayon Vert are both worth a look but it could pay to take a chance on TESHALI who has not shown a great deal over hurdles so far but could be capable of a little better now tackling a slightly longer trip on better ground.
Bumper winner Master Fiddle dropped a positive hint of better things to come over hurdles in a tongue strap last month and looks sure to go well back up in trip on his handicap bow if coping with the quicker conditions. Shalambar, Alcalde and Raduis Bleu are others to consider.
He has won two hurdle races, a NH flat race and a chase from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft, but last win was over three years ago. Beaten 6l by Good Company when second of 13 at 15-8 on his latest outing in a chase at Ludlow over 2m 4f (good to soft) last month.
He has won two hurdle races, a NH flat race and a chase from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft, but last win was over three years ago. Beaten 6l by Good Company when second of 13 at 15-8 on his latest outing in a chase at Ludlow over 2m 4f (good to soft) last month.
He has won a hurdle race and two chases from 2m to 3m on good to soft and soft ground, but last win was over four years ago. Pulled up 3 out when 12-1 at Wincanton over 2m 6f (soft) in a hurdle race won by Penn Da Benn in February '09 on his latest outing.
He has won a hurdle race and two chases from 2m to 3m on good to soft and soft ground, but last win was over four years ago. Pulled up 3 out when 12-1 at Wincanton over 2m 6f (soft) in a hurdle race won by Penn Da Benn in February '09 on his latest outing.
Successful in two chases at 2m 3f and 3m on soft ground, but last win was over three years ago. Fell at the 10th when 8-1 at Taunton over 2m 7f (soft) in a chase won by Just Amazing last month on his latest outing.
Successful in two chases at 2m 3f and 3m on soft ground, but last win was over three years ago. Fell at the 10th when 8-1 at Taunton over 2m 7f (soft) in a chase won by Just Amazing last month on his latest outing.
Winner of a hurdle race and five chases from 2m 5f to 4m on good and good to soft ground, but last win was over three years ago. Pulled up at the 12th when 22-1 at Stratford over 3m 4f (good to firm) in a chase won by Dusty Dane in May last year on his latest outing.
Winner of a hurdle race and five chases from 2m 5f to 4m on good and good to soft ground, but last win was over three years ago. Pulled up at the 12th when 22-1 at Stratford over 3m 4f (good to firm) in a chase won by Dusty Dane in May last year on his latest outing.
Winner of three hurdle races and four chases from 2m 1f to 2m 5f on good to firm and good ground, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 13l behind Valley Ride when sixth of 15 at 12-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Market Rasen over 2m 6f (good) in September '09.
Winner of three hurdle races and four chases from 2m 1f to 2m 5f on good to firm and good ground, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 13l behind Valley Ride when sixth of 15 at 12-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Market Rasen over 2m 6f (good) in September '09.
Winner of three hurdle races and four chases from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to heavy, but last win was over three years ago. Unseated rider when 6-4fav at Sandown over 3m (good) in a chase won by Mister Apple's earlier this month on his latest outing.
Winner of three hurdle races and four chases from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to heavy, but last win was over three years ago. Unseated rider when 6-4fav at Sandown over 3m (good) in a chase won by Mister Apple's earlier this month on his latest outing.
BATTLECRY has not won for over three years now but he has been performing with credit in Hunters' Chases this year and, with trip and ground to suit, he ought to go very close this afternoon. Turko, a formerly classy performer, finished ahead of Nigel Twiston-Davies' representative on his penultimate outing at Leicester prior to unseating at Sandown and he rates the main danger. Gallant Approach and Lord Ryeford look the pick of the remainder.
Turko has the ability to rack up a sequence in hunters if keeping the mistakes to a minimum and can prove too strong for Battlecry if doing that here.
He has won a hurdle race, a NH flat race and two chases at 2m on good and good to soft ground. Finished 2 1/4l behind Final Approach when fourth of 26 at 33-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 3 hurdle race in the Group 3 Vincent O'Brien County Handicap Hurdle at Cheltenham over 2m 1f (good).
He has won a hurdle race, a NH flat race and two chases at 2m on good and good to soft ground. Finished 2 1/4l behind Final Approach when fourth of 26 at 33-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 3 hurdle race in the Group 3 Vincent O'Brien County Handicap Hurdle at Cheltenham over 2m 1f (good).
He has won three hurdle races at 2m on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 18l behind Drive Time at 15-2 when seventh of 10 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Doncaster over 2m 3f (good) earlier this month. Has won 3 times this season.
He has won three hurdle races at 2m on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 18l behind Drive Time at 15-2 when seventh of 10 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Doncaster over 2m 3f (good) earlier this month. Has won 3 times this season.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good ground. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Alarazi when eighth of 24 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Sandown over 2m (good) earlier this month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good ground. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Alarazi when eighth of 24 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Sandown over 2m (good) earlier this month.
He has won three hurdle races from 2m to 2m 2f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Pulled up at the 5th when 28-1 at Lingfield over 2m (heavy) in a chase won by Mohayer in November last year on his chase debut.
He has won three hurdle races from 2m to 2m 2f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Pulled up at the 5th when 28-1 at Lingfield over 2m (heavy) in a chase won by Mohayer in November last year on his chase debut.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on heavy ground. Third of 13 behind Captain Kirkton beaten 15l at 5-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fontwell over 2m 2f (good to soft) last month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on heavy ground. Third of 13 behind Captain Kirkton beaten 15l at 5-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fontwell over 2m 2f (good to soft) last month.
Won on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race when 7-4jt-fav at Wincanton over 2m (good to firm) earlier this month, beating Mawsem by 6l.
Won on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race when 7-4jt-fav at Wincanton over 2m (good to firm) earlier this month, beating Mawsem by 6l.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good to soft ground. Finished 5l behind Cheshire Prince when fourth of 12 at 11-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Sandown over 2m (good to soft) in November last year.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good to soft ground. Finished 5l behind Cheshire Prince when fourth of 12 at 11-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Sandown over 2m (good to soft) in November last year.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m on good to firm and good to soft ground. A winner at 9-1 in a hurdle race at Wincanton over 2m (good to firm) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Robin Will by 4 1/2l.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m on good to firm and good to soft ground. A winner at 9-1 in a hurdle race at Wincanton over 2m (good to firm) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Robin Will by 4 1/2l.
THE CAYTERERS has been hit with a 10lb rise in the weights for his 2m Wincanton success earlier this month but he did win with plenty in hand on that occasion and could be capable of defying the handicapper this afternoon. Sunley Peace got off the mark in a maiden hurdle at Wincanton on the same card and he makes plenty of appeal on his handicap debut while Featherbed Lane has each-way claims with Screaming Brave and Cockney Trucker also in with a shout.
Cockney Trucker ran another solid race in the County Hurdle last week and another bold showing is likely, while The Cayterers should also be thereabouts if lasting out on this stiffer track, but Sunley Peace still has plenty of potential as a hurdler and could prove himself very well handicapped.