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Forecast: Light showers
Temperature: 3.4° - 11.2°
Rainfall: 0.35mm
Wind: 5.4 mph NW
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A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 1f. Well beaten at 66-1 behind On The Blind Side when sixth of 7 on his latest outing in a Grade 2 hurdle race in the Group 2 Ballymore Novices' Hurdle at Sandown over 2m 4f (good to soft) in December last year.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 1f. Well beaten at 66-1 behind On The Blind Side when sixth of 7 on his latest outing in a Grade 2 hurdle race in the Group 2 Ballymore Novices' Hurdle at Sandown over 2m 4f (good to soft) in December last year.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Similar Going | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Chester Williams | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Nick Williams | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20% |
Winner of a hurdle race, a NH flat race and three point-to-points from 2m to 3m on soft and yielding ground. A winner at 5-2 in a hurdle race over this course and distance (soft) on his latest outing in December last year, beating River Bray by 3/4l.
Winner of a hurdle race, a NH flat race and three point-to-points from 2m to 3m on soft and yielding ground. A winner at 5-2 in a hurdle race over this course and distance (soft) on his latest outing in December last year, beating River Bray by 3/4l.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% | |
| Hurdle | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| C | Course | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| D | Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Bryony Frost | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | P F Nicholls | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
Half-brother to Immediate Response, won three times over hurdles at 2m and 2m 6f, twice in chases at 2m 1f and 2m 4f and in NH flat race at 2m. Finished 10l behind Harambe when fifth of 14 at 10-1 on his racecourse debut at Ludlow over 1m 6f (soft) in December last year.
Half-brother to Immediate Response, won three times over hurdles at 2m and 2m 6f, twice in chases at 2m 1f and 2m 4f and in NH flat race at 2m. Finished 10l behind Harambe when fifth of 14 at 10-1 on his racecourse debut at Ludlow over 1m 6f (soft) in December last year.
| 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 | 1 | 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% |
Well beaten at 16-1 behind Jenkins when seventh of 15 on his racecourse debut at Newbury over 2m (good) in April '16.
Well beaten at 16-1 behind Jenkins when seventh of 15 on his racecourse debut at Newbury over 2m (good) in April '16.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hurdle | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | David Noonan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | D Pipe | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Unplaced in both NH starts. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Noble Robin when 9th of 10 on his hurdling debut at Ffos Las over 2m 4f (heavy) in November last year.
Unplaced in both NH starts. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Noble Robin when 9th of 10 on his hurdling debut at Ffos Las over 2m 4f (heavy) in November last year.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | B S Hughes | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | N J Hawke | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m 2f on good ground. Beaten 7l by Knocknanuss when second of 8 at 6-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fontwell over 2m 2f (soft) in December last year.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m 2f on good ground. Beaten 7l by Knocknanuss when second of 8 at 6-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fontwell over 2m 2f (soft) in December last year.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Tom Cannon | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| T | N J Gifford | 7 | 1 | 2 | 14.3% |
Half-brother to Basford Bob, won over hurdles at 2m 5f and in NH flat race at 2m. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Good Boy Bobby when 15th of 16 on his racecourse debut at Chepstow over 2m (soft) in November last year.
Half-brother to Basford Bob, won over hurdles at 2m 5f and in NH flat race at 2m. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Good Boy Bobby when 15th of 16 on his racecourse debut at Chepstow over 2m (soft) in November last year.
| 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 | Conor Shoemark | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | G P Mcpherson | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
DAN MCGRUE relished a drop in trip when winning over course and distance last month and he can continue his upwards curve under the talented Bryony Frost, who is able to negotiate all of his 4lb rise for that latest success and more. Cotswold Way showed potential on debut in a bumper when the Philip Hobbs stable was under a cloud, while Notre Ami was second to a talented type last time in a handicap and drops back to novice company now.
NOTRE AMI sets the standard and should be capable of winning a race of this nature. Dan McGrue and Diamant Bleu look the other key players, with Cotswold Way another to consider.
He has won four hurdle races at 2m on soft and heavy ground. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Chti Balko when last of 6 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Haydock over 2m (heavy) in December last year.
He has won four hurdle races at 2m on soft and heavy ground. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Chti Balko when last of 6 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Haydock over 2m (heavy) in December last year.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 15 | 4 | 1 | 26.7% | |
| Chase | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 11 | 4 | 3 | 36.4% |
| G | Similar Going | 14 | 4 | 3 | 28.6% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 18 | 4 | 3 | 22.2% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 10 | 1 | 1 | 10% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Conor Ring | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| T | Evan Williams | 18 | 4 | 3 | 22.2% |
Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point at 2m and 3m on yielding ground. Well beaten at 12-1 behind Tree Of Liberty when fifth of 6 on his latest outing in a chase at Ludlow over 2m (soft) earlier this month.
Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point at 2m and 3m on yielding ground. Well beaten at 12-1 behind Tree Of Liberty when fifth of 6 on his latest outing in a chase at Ludlow over 2m (soft) earlier this month.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 9 | 1 | 2 | 11.1% | |
| Chase | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 6 | 1 | 2 | 16.7% |
| G | Similar Going | 7 | 1 | 1 | 14.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | R T Dunne | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Miss V Williams | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Won on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race when 15-8fav at Catterick over 2m (good to soft) in December last year, beating Teescomponents Lad by 1 1/4l.
Won on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race when 15-8fav at Catterick over 2m (good to soft) in December last year, beating Teescomponents Lad by 1 1/4l.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% | |
| Chase | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 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 | Harry Bannister | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Miss V Williams | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
A winner of a chase at 2m on good ground. Beaten 2 1/4l by Not Another Muddle when second of 8 at 5-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Leicester over 2m (soft) earlier this month.
A winner of a chase at 2m on good ground. Beaten 2 1/4l by Not Another Muddle when second of 8 at 5-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Leicester over 2m (soft) earlier this month.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 13 | 1 | 5 | 7.7% | |
| Chase | 3 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 13 | 1 | 5 | 7.7% |
| G | Similar Going | 11 | 1 | 4 | 9.1% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 18 | 3 | 4 | 16.7% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 12 | 1 | 5 | 8.3% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | C Poste | 10 | 1 | 4 | 10% |
| T | R Dickin | 16 | 1 | 5 | 6.3% |
ENOLA GAY made if fourth time lucky over jumps when a well-backed scorer at Catterick just after Christmas and the five-year-old looks worth following again off an unchanged mark under Harry Bannister. Vocaliser is a consistent sort who has taken nicely to fences and can certainly win again soon after finishing second at Leicester nine days ago, while Master Of Verse and The Gipper both arrive with points to prove after recent poor performances.
VOCALISER is already a much better chaser than he was a hurdler, and he seems sure to give it another good go. A case can be made for all 3 rivals, though Enola Gay is feared most on his debut over fences.
Has won eight hurdle races from 1m 7f to 2m 1f on ground varying from good to soft. Beaten 3 1/2l by Buveur D'air when second of 5 at 9-2 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 hurdle race in the Group 1 Unibet Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle over 2m (soft) in December last year.
Has won eight hurdle races from 1m 7f to 2m 1f on ground varying from good to soft. Beaten 3 1/2l by Buveur D'air when second of 5 at 9-2 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 hurdle race in the Group 1 Unibet Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle over 2m (soft) in December last year.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 19 | 8 | 2 | 42.1% | |
| Hurdle | 19 | 8 | 2 | 42.1% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 19 | 8 | 2 | 42.1% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 20 | 9 | 2 | 45% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Bryony Frost | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | P F Nicholls | 19 | 8 | 2 | 42.1% |
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m on good and good to soft ground. Beaten 2 1/4l by Protek Des Flos when second of 11 at 11-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Wincanton over 2m 5f (heavy) in December last year.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m on good and good to soft ground. Beaten 2 1/4l by Protek Des Flos when second of 11 at 11-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Wincanton over 2m 5f (heavy) in December last year.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 11 | 2 | 6 | 18.2% | |
| Hurdle | 11 | 2 | 6 | 18.2% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 12 | 2 | 6 | 16.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 26 | 4 | 9 | 15.4% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 2 | 13 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | G Sheehan | 7 | 2 | 4 | 28.6% |
| T | W Greatrex | 17 | 3 | 7 | 17.7% |
He has won three hurdle races and a point-to-point from 2m 4f to 3m on good and good to soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when evens fav at Worcester over 2m 4f (good) in July last year, beating Ahead of The Curve by 3/4l. Has won 3 times this season.
He has won three hurdle races and a point-to-point from 2m 4f to 3m on good and good to soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when evens fav at Worcester over 2m 4f (good) in July last year, beating Ahead of The Curve by 3/4l. Has won 3 times this season.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 3 | 3 | 0 | 100% | |
| Hurdle | 3 | 3 | 0 | 100% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 4 | 4 | 0 | 100% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Ned Curtis | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | N J Henderson | 3 | 3 | 0 | 100% |
He has won four chases from 2m 1f to 2m 4f on good and soft ground. Third of 5 behind Ink Master beaten 23l at 11-4 on his latest outing in a chase at Chepstow over 2m (good) in April last year. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Miss Venetia Williams.
He has won four chases from 2m 1f to 2m 4f on good and soft ground. Third of 5 behind Ink Master beaten 23l at 11-4 on his latest outing in a chase at Chepstow over 2m (good) in April last year. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Miss Venetia Williams.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 18 | 3 | 4 | 16.7% | |
| Hurdle | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 13 | 1 | 3 | 7.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 13 | 1 | 4 | 7.7% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 2 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 12.5% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 14 | 2 | 3 | 14.3% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Harry Bannister | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | H Whittington | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 2f on good ground, but last win was over two years ago. Third of 9 behind High Expectations beaten 8l at 10-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Leicester over 1m 7f (good to soft) in November last year.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 2f on good ground, but last win was over two years ago. Third of 9 behind High Expectations beaten 8l at 10-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Leicester over 1m 7f (good to soft) in November last year.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 10 | 2 | 3 | 20% | |
| Hurdle | 10 | 2 | 3 | 20% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 12 | 2 | 5 | 16.7% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | N P Madden | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | Harry Fry | 13 | 2 | 5 | 15.4% |
He has won a hurdle race, a NH flat race and two chases from 2m to 2m 3f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy, but last win was over three years ago. Finished 20l behind Cottersrock when sixth of 14 at 33-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kempton over 2m 5f (good) in April '16.
He has won a hurdle race, a NH flat race and two chases from 2m to 2m 3f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy, but last win was over three years ago. Finished 20l behind Cottersrock when sixth of 14 at 33-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kempton over 2m 5f (good) in April '16.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 24 | 3 | 6 | 12.5% | |
| Hurdle | 11 | 1 | 5 | 9.1% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| G | Similar Going | 17 | 4 | 4 | 23.5% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T only) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 2 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 11 | 2 | 3 | 18.2% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | P J Brennan | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | C L Tizzard | 27 | 4 | 6 | 14.8% |
The unbeaten Monbeg Legend has impressed for Nicky Henderson in three starts under Rules, but an absence of 177 days and having to tackle this soft ground doesn't look ideal for the eight-year-old. Boite has had a wind operation since his promising Wincanton second behind a potentially smart type, but this can go the way of Paul Nicholls and IRVING. Dropped 5lb for finishing just three-and-a-half lengths behind Champion Hurdle favourite Buveur D'Air last time out, the 10-year-old also has Bryony Frost on board and looks to be fairly well treated back in handicap company.
IRVING and Monbeg Legend boast totally different profiles and choosing between them isn't straightforward. The former has been established as smart for a long time and the handicapper has given him a major chance, so he is marginally preferred to the latter, who defends an unbeaten record.
He has won three hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to heavy. Well beaten at 7-4fav behind Captain Chaos when last of 4 on his chase debut at Aintree over 3m 1f (soft) in November last year.
He has won three hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to heavy. Well beaten at 7-4fav behind Captain Chaos when last of 4 on his chase debut at Aintree over 3m 1f (soft) in November last year.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 8 | 3 | 2 | 37.5% | |
| Chase | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 7 | 2 | 2 | 28.6% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 10 | 4 | 3 | 40% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | N P Madden | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Miss R Curtis | 11 | 4 | 3 | 36.4% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
He has won three hurdle races from 1m 7f to 2m 7f on good to soft and soft ground. Well beaten at 12-1 behind Dingo Dollar when fourth of 7 on his latest outing in a chase at Newbury over 2m 7f (soft) in December last year.
He has won three hurdle races from 1m 7f to 2m 7f on good to soft and soft ground. Well beaten at 12-1 behind Dingo Dollar when fourth of 7 on his latest outing in a chase at Newbury over 2m 7f (soft) in December last year.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 12 | 3 | 2 | 25% | |
| Chase | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 4 | 2 | 0 | 50% |
| G | Similar Going | 7 | 3 | 0 | 42.9% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 13 | 3 | 2 | 23.1% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Alan Johns | 8 | 3 | 2 | 37.5% |
| T | Tim Vaughan | 13 | 3 | 2 | 23.1% |
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 4f on good to soft and soft ground. Pulled up at the last when 50-1 at Aintree over 2m 4f (soft) in a chase won by On Tour in November last year on his latest outing.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 4f on good to soft and soft ground. Pulled up at the last when 50-1 at Aintree over 2m 4f (soft) in a chase won by On Tour in November last year on his latest outing.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 17 | 2 | 2 | 11.8% | |
| Chase | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 15 | 2 | 1 | 13.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 10 | 1 | 3 | 10% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 11 | 1 | 1 | 9.1% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | R P McLernon | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | Jonjo O'Neill | 20 | 2 | 2 | 10% |
He has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 7f on ground varying from good to heavy. Third of 11 behind Regal Flow beaten 1/2l at 6-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Wincanton over 3m 1f (heavy) in December last year.
He has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 7f on ground varying from good to heavy. Third of 11 behind Regal Flow beaten 1/2l at 6-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Wincanton over 3m 1f (heavy) in December last year.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 8 | 2 | 3 | 25% | |
| Chase | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| C | Course | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| D | Distance | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 5 | 2 | 1 | 40% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T & P) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| HG | Cheek Pieces | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Lorcan Williams | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | P F Nicholls | 10 | 3 | 3 | 30% |
Geordie Des Champs developed into a useful hurdler on decent ground but he didn't look a natural over fences when last sighted at Aintree and arrives with something to prove - as does his owner's other runner in the race, Matorico. Of more interest is Paul Nicholls' CAPTAIN BUCK'S, who produced a solid round of jumping on testing ground at Wincanton last time. Dadsintrouble jumped well enough at Newbury last time but was still well held at the line.
CAPTAIN BUCK'S looked the winner for much of the home straight over a slightly longer trip at Wincanton on Boxing Day and can come good at the third time of asking over fences. Matorico should find this a bit easier than the open handicaps he's contested on recent starts and could be the one to follow Paul Nicholls' charge home.
Placed in a NH flat race from five starts. Well beaten at 11-2 behind Show On The Road when fourth of 9 on his hurdling debut at Exeter over 2m 1f (heavy) earlier this month.
Placed in a NH flat race from five starts. Well beaten at 11-2 behind Show On The Road when fourth of 9 on his hurdling debut at Exeter over 2m 1f (heavy) earlier this month.
| 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 | - | |
| D | Distance | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Similar Going | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (H only) | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Thomas Garner | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | Noel Williams | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
Yet to place in four starts. Pulled up 5 out when 20-1 at Fakenham over 2m (heavy) in a maiden hurdle race won by The Linksman earlier this month on his latest outing.
Yet to place in four starts. Pulled up 5 out when 20-1 at Fakenham over 2m (heavy) in a maiden hurdle race won by The Linksman earlier this month on his latest outing.
| 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 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Similar Going | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T & V) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Visor | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Tom Cannon | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | N J Hawke | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
A winner of a point-to-point at 3m. Third of 21 behind Pacific De Baune beaten 12l at 7-2 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Newbury over 2m (soft) in December last year.
A winner of a point-to-point at 3m. Third of 21 behind Pacific De Baune beaten 12l at 7-2 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Newbury over 2m (soft) in December last year.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (H only) | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | G Sheehan | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | W Greatrex | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
Half-brother to Chateau Conti, won twice over hurdles at 2m and 2m 4f and twice in NH flat races at 1m 4f and 1m 5f. Third of 12 behind Diamant Brut beaten 7l on his racecourse debut at Vichy over 2m 1f in September last year. Having his first run for a new stable today.
Half-brother to Chateau Conti, won twice over hurdles at 2m and 2m 4f and twice in NH flat races at 1m 4f and 1m 5f. Third of 12 behind Diamant Brut beaten 7l on his racecourse debut at Vichy over 2m 1f in September last year. Having his first run for a new stable today.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hurdle | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Harry Bannister | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | H Whittington | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m on good ground. Fell 3 out when 10-1 at Huntingdon over 2m 4f (good to soft) in a hurdle race won by Classic Ben in December last year on his hurdling debut.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m on good ground. Fell 3 out when 10-1 at Huntingdon over 2m 4f (good to soft) in a hurdle race won by Classic Ben in December last year on his hurdling debut.
| 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 | - | |
| D | Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| Similar Going | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | R P McLernon | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | Jonjo O'Neill | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Yet to place in three starts. Well beaten at 25-1 behind First Flow when fifth of 6 on his hurdling debut at Newbury over 2m (heavy) in December last year.
Yet to place in three starts. Well beaten at 25-1 behind First Flow when fifth of 6 on his hurdling debut at Newbury over 2m (heavy) in December last year.
| 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 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Similar Going | 2 | 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 | David Noonan | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | D Pipe | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Pulled up 3 out when 100-1 at Ludlow over 2m (good to soft) in a maiden hurdle race won by New To This Town in November last year on his NH debut in a hurdle race.
Pulled up 3 out when 100-1 at Ludlow over 2m (good to soft) in a maiden hurdle race won by New To This Town in November last year on his NH debut in a hurdle race.
| 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% | |
| G | Similar Going | 5 | 1 | 0 | 20% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 13 | 2 | 1 | 15.4% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Lee Edwards | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Miss Sarah Robinson | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Unplaced in both starts over hurdles. Beaten 14l behind Diese Des Bieffes at 200-1 when seventh of 11 on his latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (good) in November last year.
Unplaced in both starts over hurdles. Beaten 14l behind Diese Des Bieffes at 200-1 when seventh of 11 on his latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (good) in November last year.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Similar Going | 1 | 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 | Conor Ring | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | Evan Williams | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Placed in two point-to-points from eight starts. Pulled up 3 out when 100-1 at Huntingdon over 2m 4f (good to soft) in a hurdle race won by Classic Ben in December last year on her latest outing.
Placed in two point-to-points from eight starts. Pulled up 3 out when 100-1 at Huntingdon over 2m 4f (good to soft) in a hurdle race won by Classic Ben in December last year on her latest outing.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Conor Shoemark | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | G P Mcpherson | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Unplaced in both NH starts. Pulled up 3 out when 100-1 at Chepstow over 2m (heavy) in a hurdle race won by Marley Firth in November last year on her hurdling debut.
Unplaced in both NH starts. Pulled up 3 out when 100-1 at Chepstow over 2m (heavy) in a hurdle race won by Marley Firth in November last year on her hurdling debut.
| 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) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Harry Teal | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Robert Walford | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
BRIANSTORM is the one to beat based on his third-placed effort at Newbury last time out and his previous runner-up finish proves that was not a fluke performance. Djin Conti finished third on his sole start in France and he has joined a yard in good form at the moment. Ey Up Rocky was not beaten when falling on his hurdles debut and he did win a bumper at Kelso back in September.
EY UP ROCKY's bumper form reads well in the context of today's race, and he can take this if none the worse for his fall at Huntingdon on Boxing Day. Brainstorm is sure to make another bold bid, while Djin Conti should have more to offer on his UK/stable debut, and is likely to figure.
He has won three hurdle races and a chase from 2m to 2m 3f on good and soft ground. Beaten 20l behind Oldgrangewood at 11-2 when seventh of 8 on his latest outing in a chase at Newbury over 2m 4f (good to soft) in December last year.
He has won three hurdle races and a chase from 2m to 2m 3f on good and soft ground. Beaten 20l behind Oldgrangewood at 11-2 when seventh of 8 on his latest outing in a chase at Newbury over 2m 4f (good to soft) in December last year.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 15 | 4 | 3 | 26.7% | |
| Chase | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 4 | 2 | 1 | 50% |
| D | Distance | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| G | Similar Going | 9 | 2 | 1 | 22.2% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (H only) | 14 | 4 | 2 | 28.6% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 30% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Kieron Edgar | 4 | 2 | 0 | 50% |
| T | Harry Fry | 14 | 4 | 2 | 28.6% |
Winner of a hurdle race, a NH flat race and three chases from 1m 5f to 2m on ground varying from good to soft. Third of 5 behind Mixboy beaten 3 1/2l at 11-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Musselburgh over 2m (good to soft) earlier this month.
Winner of a hurdle race, a NH flat race and three chases from 1m 5f to 2m on ground varying from good to soft. Third of 5 behind Mixboy beaten 3 1/2l at 11-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Musselburgh over 2m (good to soft) earlier this month.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 28 | 4 | 11 | 14.3% | |
| Chase | 21 | 3 | 8 | 14.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 26 | 4 | 10 | 15.4% |
| G | Similar Going | 23 | 3 | 10 | 13% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T & P) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Cheek Pieces | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 11.1% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | C Gethings | 3 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% |
| T | V R A Dartnall | 25 | 4 | 9 | 16% |
He has won three chases from 2m to 2m 7f on ground varying from good to heavy. Well beaten at 8-1 behind Wicked Willy when seventh of 10 on his latest outing in a chase here over 2m 7f (soft) earlier this month.
He has won three chases from 2m to 2m 7f on ground varying from good to heavy. Well beaten at 8-1 behind Wicked Willy when seventh of 10 on his latest outing in a chase here over 2m 7f (soft) earlier this month.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 19 | 3 | 4 | 15.8% | |
| Chase | 11 | 3 | 3 | 27.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16.7% |
| D | Distance | 7 | 1 | 1 | 14.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 19 | 2 | 4 | 10.5% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 20 | 3 | 4 | 15% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 25% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16.7% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | T J O'Brien | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| T | C L Tizzard | 22 | 3 | 4 | 13.6% |
He has won two hurdle races and a chase from 2m to 2m 3f on good to soft and soft ground. A winner at 9-4 in a chase at Newcastle over 2m (soft) on his latest outing in December last year, beating Applaus by 8l.
He has won two hurdle races and a chase from 2m to 2m 3f on good to soft and soft ground. A winner at 9-4 in a chase at Newcastle over 2m (soft) on his latest outing in December last year, beating Applaus by 8l.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 9 | 3 | 2 | 33.3% | |
| Chase | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 7 | 3 | 1 | 42.9% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 9 | 3 | 2 | 33.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | B S Hughes | 4 | 2 | 2 | 50% |
| T | T R Gretton | 9 | 3 | 2 | 33.3% |
He has won three hurdle races from 2m to 2m 2f on soft and heavy ground. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Potters Story when fourth of 6 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ffos Las over 2m (heavy) in December last year.
He has won three hurdle races from 2m to 2m 2f on soft and heavy ground. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Potters Story when fourth of 6 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ffos Las over 2m (heavy) in December last year.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 16 | 3 | 3 | 18.8% | |
| Chase | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 9 | 2 | 1 | 22.2% |
| G | Similar Going | 17 | 3 | 4 | 17.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 30% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | J M Davies | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Miss J S Davis | 16 | 3 | 3 | 18.8% |
KAUTO RIKO was an impressive winner at Newcastle shortly before Christmas and he will be very hard to beat today, despite an 8lb rise for that success. Ut Majeur Aulmes has been knocking hard on the door of late and he could prove to be the biggest threat to the selection. However, Space Oddity cannot be completely discounted as this is a drop in grade for Harry Fry's gelding.
A few of these have a bit to prove at present and the most solid option is KAUTO RIKO, who won in good style on his chase debut/reappearance and is open to further progress. Ut Majeur Aulmes finds winning difficult these days but is largely consistent and could be the one for the forecast spot.
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