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Forecast: Mostly sunny
Temperature: 5.5° - 12.5°
Rainfall: 0.05mm
Wind: 8.5 mph SW
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Green and made mistakes but rallied to win a novice hurdle at Carlisle over 2m1f by 2l last time. A 3m point winner suited by good ground and likely to improve over further than 2m over hurdles.
Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point at 2m 1f and 3m on good ground. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when evens fav at Carlisle over 2m 1f (good) last month, beating Aeroplane Blonde by 2l. Has also won at Tattersalls this season.
Green and made mistakes but rallied to win a novice hurdle at Carlisle over 2m1f by 2l last time. A 3m point winner suited by good ground and likely to improve over further than 2m over hurdles.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% | |
| Hurdle | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 3 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | H Cobden | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Harry Derham | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
Improved on second start after a wind operation when winning a maiden hurdle at Sedgefield over 2m1f by 9 1/2l last time. Effective at 2m, acts on good ground, and is steadily progressing.
Won on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race when 1-3fav at Sedgefield over 2m 1f (good) last month, beating Frammy by 10l.
Improved on second start after a wind operation when winning a maiden hurdle at Sedgefield over 2m1f by 9 1/2l last time. Effective at 2m, acts on good ground, and is steadily progressing.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% | |
| Hurdle | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | B S Hughes | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20% |
| T | P Neville | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20% |
Failed to stay when 28l third in a handicap chase over 2m5f at Sedgefield on his latest run. Needs a return to 2m but remains progressive.
He has won three chases from 2m to 2m 1f on good ground. Third of 5 behind Aslukwoodhavit beaten 28l at 11-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Sedgefield over 2m 5f (good) in September. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Paul Robson.
Failed to stay when 28l third in a handicap chase over 2m5f at Sedgefield on his latest run. Needs a return to 2m but remains progressive.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 16 | 3 | 4 | 18.8% | |
| Hurdle | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 8 | 1 | 4 | 12.5% |
| G | Similar Going | 14 | 3 | 3 | 21.4% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (P only) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Harry Reed | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | T Davidson | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
Fell in a novice hurdle at Huntingdon last time when returning from a long layoff. Effective at 2m and acts on soft or good ground but needs to show plenty more.
Yet to place in three starts. Fell 5 out when 25-1 at Huntingdon over 2m (soft) in a hurdle race won by Laurens Bay in December last year on his hurdling debut.
Fell in a novice hurdle at Huntingdon last time when returning from a long layoff. Effective at 2m and acts on soft or good ground but needs to show plenty more.
| 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 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (H only) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | G Sheehan | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | J Parkinson & S Smith | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Outpaced and never threatened when finishing down the field in a novice hurdle at Worcester last time. Effective at 2m and acts on good ground; bumper form has been franked but must improve markedly on hurdle debut form.
Placed in a NH flat race from three starts. Well beaten at 28-1 behind Big Ginge when 9th of 15 on his hurdling debut at Worcester over 2m (good) last month.
Outpaced and never threatened when finishing down the field in a novice hurdle at Worcester last time. Effective at 2m and acts on good ground; bumper form has been franked but must improve markedly on hurdle debut form.
| 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% |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | J J Burke | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | F O'Brien | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
From a yard that has won two of the last five renewals of this race. Went clear with ease and improved from debut when winning a bumper at Newbury by 3 1/4l last time; the pick on balance of form.
A winner at 9-2 in a NH flat race at Newbury over 2m (good) on his latest outing in March, beating Talk The Talk by 3 1/2l.
From a yard that has won two of the last five renewals of this race. Went clear with ease and improved from debut when winning a bumper at Newbury by 3 1/4l last time; the pick on balance of 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 | - | |
| D | Distance | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| G | Similar Going | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Harry Skelton | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| T | Dan Skelton | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
Outpaced but rallied on a promising debut when second, beaten 8l in a bumper over 2m1f at Sedgefield last time. Plenty more needed but may stay further in time being a point winner.
A winner of a point-to-point at 2m on good ground. Beaten 8l by Dartmouth Castle when second of 5 at 9-5fav on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Sedgefield over 2m 1f (good to firm) in May. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Tjade Collier.
Outpaced but rallied on a promising debut when second, beaten 8l in a bumper over 2m1f at Sedgefield last time. Plenty more needed but may stay further in time being a point winner.
| 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 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Peter Kavanagh | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | J Parkinson & S Smith | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
Ran to form and possibly challenged a bit early when second, beaten 2l in a maiden hurdle here last time. Effective at 2m, acts on good ground, and has been consistent in a short career.
Placed in two hurdle races from three starts. Beaten 2l by Sir Galahad when second of 12 at 5-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race over this course and distance (good) in March.
Ran to form and possibly challenged a bit early when second, beaten 2l in a maiden hurdle here last time. Effective at 2m, acts on good ground, and has been consistent in a short career.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 3 | 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 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Jack Andrews | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Mrs P Sly | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
Raced wide but improved from debut when winning a bumper at Perth by 3l last time. Trainer in good form and looks the most likely alternative to the favourite.
Won on his latest outing in a NH flat race when 6-4fav at Perth over 2m (good to soft) in April, beating Sleedagh by 3l.
Raced wide but improved from debut when winning a bumper at Perth by 3l last time. Trainer in good form and looks the most likely alternative to the favourite.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hurdle | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| G | Similar Going | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | S Bowen | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| T | O Murphy | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
Outpaced and well beaten on a poor bumper debut at Ayr last time; has it all to do here.
Placed in a point-to-point from two starts. Well beaten at 12-1 behind Sanilam when seventh of 10 on her latest outing in a NH flat race at Ayr over 2m (soft) in March.
Outpaced and well beaten on a poor bumper debut at Ayr last time; has it all to do here.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hurdle | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Similar Going | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Charlie Maggs | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | M Walford | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
A half-brother to the high-class pair of Jonbon and Douvan, WILSTAR will likely prove a smart recruit to the hurdling ranks. He easily won a bumper at Perth in April and Olly Murphy's yard remains in fine form. Kadastral is another to note hurdling for the first time having won a valuable bumper at Newbury, while Cave Bridge has the more recent form arriving on the back of last month's hurdling debut success at Carlisle and he could feature.
The Skeltons have a strong record in this race and KADASTRAL looked a smart prospect when quickening clear to win a Newbury bumper by over three lengths at Newbury when last seen in March, improving nicely from debut, so he sets the standard. Wilstar also took a step forward from his first start when landing a Perth bumper by three lengths, and with the Olly Murphy and Sean Bowen also in good form, looks the chief threat. Breizh River failed to stay 2m5f when third in a Sedgefield handicap chase last time, but the return to 2m over the smaller obstacles should help and he remains capable of better, so is one who could place at a big price.
Ran to form when beaten a length off a mark of 122 over 2m4f at Ffos Las last time. Wears a tongue-tie for the first time and has a bit to find.
Winner of four hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 2f on ground varying from good to heavy. Beaten 1l by Bective Abbey when second of 9 at 9-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ffos Las over 2m 4f (soft) in April. Having his first run for a new stable today.
Ran to form when beaten a length off a mark of 122 over 2m4f at Ffos Las last time. Wears a tongue-tie for the first time and has a bit to find.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 15 | 4 | 6 | 26.7% | |
| Chase | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 6 | 2 | 2 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T only) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | C J Todd | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | O Greenall & J Guerriero | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
Below form when comfortably held in a handicap chase over 2m4f at Carlisle last time. Prefers some give in the ground and may need further.
Winner of a hurdle race, a NH flat race and four chases from 1m 5f to 2m 7f on ground varying from good to heavy. Well beaten at 11-2 behind Bleu D'enfer when last of 5 on his latest outing in a chase at Carlisle over 2m 4f (good) in April.
Below form when comfortably held in a handicap chase over 2m4f at Carlisle last time. Prefers some give in the ground and may need further.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 43 | 5 | 11 | 11.6% | |
| Chase | 36 | 4 | 10 | 11.1% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 4 | 2 | 1 | 50% |
| C | Course | 9 | 2 | 3 | 22.2% |
| D | Distance | 5 | 2 | 1 | 40% |
| G | Similar Going | 19 | 3 | 6 | 15.8% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (B only) | 8 | 2 | 2 | 25% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 17 | 4 | 4 | 23.5% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 18 | 0 | 7 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | B S Hughes | 12 | 1 | 4 | 8.3% |
| T | Micky Hammond | 25 | 4 | 8 | 16% |
Raced wide, jumped abysmally and found little when comfortably held in a handicap chase over 2m4f at Hexham last time. Trainer in form but needs to improve.
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m and 2m 4f on soft ground. Well beaten at 7-2 behind Jet Legs when fifth of 6 on his latest outing in a chase at Hexham over 2m 4f (good to soft) in March. Having his first run for a new stable today.
Raced wide, jumped abysmally and found little when comfortably held in a handicap chase over 2m4f at Hexham last time. Trainer in form but needs to improve.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 10 | 2 | 2 | 20% | |
| Chase | 5 | 1 | 0 | 20% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 8 | 1 | 2 | 12.5% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16.7% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | P W Wadge | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | L Russell & M Scudamore | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
Probably needed the run when fourth, beaten 8l in a handicap hurdle at Warwick last time. Prefers a bit further and looks a value selection on overall form.
Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point at 2m 5f and 3m on good to soft and soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 8l behind Prince Imperial when fourth of 9 at 20-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Warwick over 2m 3f (good) in April.
Probably needed the run when fourth, beaten 8l in a handicap hurdle at Warwick last time. Prefers a bit further and looks a value selection on overall form.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20% | |
| Chase | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 7 | 1 | 2 | 14.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Thomas Bellamy | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | K C Bailey | 6 | 1 | 2 | 16.7% |
Quickened and jumped well, showing a game attitude when improving again under a positive ride down in trip to land a handicap by 2 1/2l off 108 over 2m4f at Perth last time. Returns from a break and remains progressive.
He has won two hurdle races and two chases from 2m 4f to 3m on ground varying from good to heavy. A winner at 8-1 in a chase at Perth over 2m 4f (good) on his latest outing in July, beating Hardy Diamond by 2 1/2l. Has won twice at Perth this season.
Quickened and jumped well, showing a game attitude when improving again under a positive ride down in trip to land a handicap by 2 1/2l off 108 over 2m4f at Perth last time. Returns from a break and remains progressive.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 11 | 4 | 1 | 36.4% | |
| Chase | 4 | 2 | 0 | 50% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 6 | 2 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 3 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | R P McLernon | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | L Morgan | 12 | 4 | 2 | 33.3% |
Improved on recent efforts when landing a handicap by 10l off 101 over 3m2f at Sedgefield last time. Has a bit to find here.
Has won two hurdle races and seven chases from 2m 3f to 3m 2f on ground varying from good to soft. A winner at 7-2 in a chase at Sedgefield over 3m 2f (good) on his latest outing in March, beating Old Page by 10l. Having his first run for a new stable today.
Improved on recent efforts when landing a handicap by 10l off 101 over 3m2f at Sedgefield last time. Has a bit to find here.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 44 | 9 | 9 | 20.5% | |
| Chase | 35 | 7 | 8 | 20% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 5 | 2 | 1 | 40% |
| C | Course | 9 | 3 | 2 | 33.3% |
| D | Distance | 6 | 2 | 1 | 33.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 27 | 4 | 7 | 14.8% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 34 | 7 | 8 | 20.6% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 18 | 4 | 1 | 22.2% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 21 | 1 | 6 | 4.8% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Peter Kavanagh | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | J Parkinson & S Smith | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
Did it readily when improving, suited by a positive ride down in trip on chase debut to land a handicap by 4l off 106 over 2m at Chepstow last time. Effective from 2m to 2 1/2m, acts on soft and good ground, and has more to come over fences.
He has won two hurdle races, a NH flat race and a chase from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 6-5fav at Chepstow over 2m (good to firm) last month, beating Pure Carbon by 4l. Has also won at Perth this season.
Did it readily when improving, suited by a positive ride down in trip on chase debut to land a handicap by 4l off 106 over 2m at Chepstow last time. Effective from 2m to 2 1/2m, acts on soft and good ground, and has more to come over fences.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 11 | 3 | 2 | 27.3% | |
| Chase | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 7 | 4 | 1 | 57.1% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 13 | 4 | 2 | 30.8% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Sam Twiston-Davies | 5 | 3 | 1 | 60% |
| T | Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies | 11 | 4 | 2 | 36.4% |
Had too much to do when well beaten in a handicap hurdle over 2m4f at Cheltenham last time. Looks the market's pick and can do better.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good ground. Beaten 18l behind East India Express at 10-1 when seventh of 14 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cheltenham over 2m 4f (good) in April.
Had too much to do when well beaten in a handicap hurdle over 2m4f at Cheltenham last time. Looks the market's pick and can do better.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20% | |
| Chase | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 7 | 1 | 1 | 14.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | R T Dunne | 5 | 1 | 0 | 20% |
| T | S Drinkwater | 8 | 1 | 1 | 12.5% |
Ran to form but did plenty early, setting it up for a closer when second beaten 13l in a handicap chase over 2m4f at Huntingdon last time. Effective at 2 1/2m, suited by good ground and consistent.
Winner of five chases and a point-to-point from 2m to 2m 5f on good and soft ground. Beaten 13l by Zestful Hope when second of 6 at 13-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Huntingdon over 2m 4f (good) last month.
Ran to form but did plenty early, setting it up for a closer when second beaten 13l in a handicap chase over 2m4f at Huntingdon last time. Effective at 2 1/2m, suited by good ground and consistent.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 17 | 5 | 5 | 29.4% | |
| Chase | 13 | 5 | 5 | 38.5% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 12 | 4 | 4 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 4 | 2 | 2 | 50% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | G Sheehan | 6 | 3 | 2 | 50% |
| T | Billy Aprahamian | 9 | 4 | 3 | 44.4% |
The progressive LIGHTNING FLASH looks to have a leading chance. He made a winning start over fences last month with a cosy win at Chepstow and there should be plenty more to come over the larger obstacles. A dual winner over fences at Perth, Glen Cannel beat a subsequent winner last time and warrants respect on that form, while Ninth Loch is preferred to Top Target of those chasing for the first time.
LIGHTNING FLASH looked a natural over fences when making all to win readily on chase debut at Chepstow, scoring by a convincing four lengths off 106.The Twiston-Davies team's gelding looks open to further progress and remains well treated. Top Target shaped as if needing his return when fourth at Warwick, beaten eight lengths, and with fitness improved, he looks a value danger back up in trip. Pep Talking ran to form when distant second at Huntingdon, having gone hard in front. He's a reliable sort who stays this trip well and should be thereabouts again.
Improved on recent form when finishing second, beaten 5l, in the Boodles Champion Hurdle (Grade 1) at Punchestown last time; Champion Hurdle winner at Cheltenham previously; a progressive mare who sets clear standard.
Winner of six hurdle races and a NH flat race from 1m 7f to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to soft. Beaten 5l by State Man when second of 6 at 14-1 on her latest outing in a Grade 1 hurdle race in the Group 1 Boodles Champion Hurdle at Punchestown over 2m (yielding) in May.
Improved on recent form when finishing second, beaten 5l, in the Boodles Champion Hurdle (Grade 1) at Punchestown last time; Champion Hurdle winner at Cheltenham previously; a progressive mare who sets clear standard.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 9 | 6 | 1 | 66.7% | |
| Hurdle | 9 | 6 | 1 | 66.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 4 | 2 | 1 | 50% |
| G | Similar Going | 9 | 5 | 2 | 55.6% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 12 | 7 | 2 | 58.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 50% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Lorcan Williams | 10 | 6 | 2 | 60% |
| T | J Scott | 12 | 7 | 2 | 58.3% |
From a yard that won this race last year; was keen when finishing second, beaten a head, in the Yorkshire Rose Mares' Hurdle (Grade 2) over 3m at Doncaster last time; returns from a long layoff but generally consistent.
Winner of five hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to soft. Beaten a head by Jetara when second of 6 at 11-8fav on her latest outing in a Grade 2 hurdle race in the Group 2 Virgin Bet Yorkshire Rose Mares' Hurdle at Doncaster over 3m (good to soft) in January.
From a yard that won this race last year; was keen when finishing second, beaten a head, in the Yorkshire Rose Mares' Hurdle (Grade 2) over 3m at Doncaster last time; returns from a long layoff but generally consistent.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 12 | 5 | 3 | 41.7% | |
| Hurdle | 12 | 5 | 3 | 41.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 3 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
| G | Similar Going | 10 | 3 | 3 | 30% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 14 | 6 | 3 | 42.9% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 22.2% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Harry Skelton | 12 | 5 | 3 | 41.7% |
| T | Dan Skelton | 14 | 6 | 3 | 42.9% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
Ran to form when third, beaten 9l, in a novice over 12f at Kempton most recently; wears a tongue-tie for the first time and returns from a short break; considered a value selection on overall form though finishing efforts can sometimes be weak
Winner of three hurdle races and three NH flat races from 2m to 2m 1f on ground varying from good to soft. Well beaten at 9-1 behind Ndaawi when 14th of 19 on her latest NH outing in a Grade 3 hurdle race in the Group 3 Guinness Galway Hurdle Handicap at Galway over 2m (good) in July.
Ran to form when third, beaten 9l, in a novice over 12f at Kempton most recently; wears a tongue-tie for the first time and returns from a short break; considered a value selection on overall form though finishing efforts can sometimes be weak
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 8 | 3 | 1 | 37.5% | |
| Hurdle | 8 | 3 | 1 | 37.5% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 6 | 2 | 1 | 33.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 10 | 5 | 1 | 50% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T only) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 28.6% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | J J Burke | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | F O'Brien | 13 | 6 | 1 | 46.2% |
This looks an ideal chance for GOLDEN ACE to resume winning ways. Left in the lead at the last when a fortunate winner of the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham, Jeremy Scott's charge subsequently finished a determined runner-up in the Punchestown equivalent and looks a cut above today's opposition. Second in a Grade 2 hurdle at Doncaster in January, Kateira should have the measure of Dysart Enos of the remaining pair.
GOLDEN ACE sets a clear standard after an excellent second in the Grade 1 Boodles Champion Hurdle at Punchestown, having already won the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham after the opening day Championship contest fell apart. Regardless, she's a top-class and progressive mare who will take plenty of beating. Kateira, from last year’s winning yard, was narrowly denied in the Grade 2 Yorkshire Rose Mares’ Hurdle at Doncaster and is reliable when fresh for the Skeltons. Dysart Enos returns from a short break with a tongue-tie added. She's talented at her best and could be a danger if up to it.
Made mistakes but returned to form when second, beaten 3l in the Ivy Liverpool Hurdle (Grade 1) over 3m1f at Aintree last time; trainer in form and sets form standard as a Grade 1 winner.
Winner of five hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to soft. Beaten 2 3/4l by Hiddenvalley Lake when second of 11 at 5-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 hurdle race in the Group 1 Ivy Liverpool Hurdle at Aintree over 3m 1f (good) in April.
Made mistakes but returned to form when second, beaten 3l in the Ivy Liverpool Hurdle (Grade 1) over 3m1f at Aintree last time; trainer in form and sets form standard as a Grade 1 winner.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 14 | 5 | 3 | 35.7% | |
| Hurdle | 14 | 5 | 3 | 35.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% |
| G | Similar Going | 12 | 5 | 4 | 41.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 15 | 6 | 4 | 40% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 20% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | S Bowen | 12 | 5 | 3 | 41.7% |
| T | O Murphy | 16 | 6 | 4 | 37.5% |
Had every chance and ran to form when second, beaten 4 1/4l in a Listed handicap hurdle at Punchestown last time; Coral Cup winner previously; needs to find plenty more.
Winner of three hurdle races and two NH flat races from 2m to 3m on good and good to soft ground. Beaten 4 1/2l by Jeriko Du Reponet when second of 23 at 14-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Punchestown over 2m 7f (yielding) in May.
Had every chance and ran to form when second, beaten 4 1/4l in a Listed handicap hurdle at Punchestown last time; Coral Cup winner previously; needs to find plenty more.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 12 | 3 | 4 | 25% | |
| Hurdle | 11 | 3 | 4 | 27.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| G | Similar Going | 10 | 5 | 2 | 50% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T & P) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| HG | Cheek Pieces | 3 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 25% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | James Bowen | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | N J Henderson | 14 | 5 | 4 | 35.7% |
Outpaced after the second last but stayed on well when comfortably held in the Turners Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) over 2m5f at Cheltenham last time; a stiffer test should suit and he looks the market's pick though may want slower ground.
Winner of four hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to heavy. Finished 18l behind The New Lion when fifth of 11 at 12-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 hurdle race in the Group 1 Turners Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham over 2m 5f (good to soft) in March.
Outpaced after the second last but stayed on well when comfortably held in the Turners Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) over 2m5f at Cheltenham last time; a stiffer test should suit and he looks the market's pick though may want slower ground.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 6 | 4 | 1 | 66.7% | |
| Hurdle | 6 | 4 | 1 | 66.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 7 | 5 | 2 | 71.4% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 50% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Sam Twiston-Davies | 7 | 5 | 1 | 71.4% |
| T | Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies | 7 | 5 | 1 | 71.4% |
Ran to form when finishing down the field in a 2m2f handicap at Newmarket last time; best suited to small fields when ridden to pick up the pieces; danger.
Winner of five hurdle races from 2m to 3m on soft and yielding ground, also won a flat race in August. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Ndaawi when 11th of 19 on his latest NH outing in a Grade 3 hurdle race in the Group 3 Guinness Galway Hurdle Handicap at Galway over 2m (good) in July.
Ran to form when finishing down the field in a 2m2f handicap at Newmarket last time; best suited to small fields when ridden to pick up the pieces; danger.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 27 | 5 | 5 | 18.5% | |
| Hurdle | 25 | 5 | 4 | 20% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 8 | 1 | 2 | 12.5% |
| G | Similar Going | 23 | 4 | 5 | 17.4% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 33 | 6 | 6 | 18.2% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 7.7% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Brian Hayes | 9 | 1 | 2 | 11.1% |
| T | W P Mullins | 23 | 5 | 5 | 21.7% |
The yard has won two of the last five runnings of this race; had too much to do and was never put into the race when beaten 8l in a 2m3f handicap hurdle at Chepstow last time; effective from 2m to 3m and an admirably consistent mare.
Winner of five hurdle races and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m 1f on good and good to soft ground. Finished 8l behind Rambo T when sixth of 14 at 20-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Chepstow over 2m 3f (good) last month.
The yard has won two of the last five runnings of this race; had too much to do and was never put into the race when beaten 8l in a 2m3f handicap hurdle at Chepstow last time; effective from 2m to 3m and an admirably consistent mare.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 16 | 5 | 5 | 31.3% | |
| Hurdle | 16 | 5 | 5 | 31.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| D | Distance | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| G | Similar Going | 17 | 5 | 7 | 29.4% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 21 | 6 | 8 | 28.6% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 28.6% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Harry Skelton | 14 | 3 | 7 | 21.4% |
| T | Dan Skelton | 19 | 5 | 8 | 26.3% |
Winter Fog posted a personal best with a surprise third in last year's Champion Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival. However, it's worth remembering the Willie Mullins-trained gelding has winning form over 3m and could be a player back up in trip. However, STRONG LEADER is a more proven stayer and the 2024 Liverpool Hurdle winner could be difficult to overhaul with his suitability for a flat galloping course lay-out assured. Take No Chances won on this card 12 months ago and is feared more than Potters Charm, who resumes after wind surgery and a 234-day break.
STRONG LEADER sets the form standard after a fine second in the Grade 1 Liverpool Hurdle at Aintree back in April, shaping as if this trip is ideal. That top-level form is argubly a class above the rest here and the one to beat if jumping cleanly. Potters Charm stayed on well when third in the Turners Novices’ Hurdle at Cheltenham and looks the main threat stepping into open company over the small obstacles, with this stiffer test likely to play to his strengths. Take No Chances, a reliable mare from the in-form Skelton yard, steps up in grade but stays well and could outrun her odds if the race turns tactical.
Made mistakes and ran below form when comfortably held in the Brooklands Golden Miller Chronograph Bowl Chase (Grade 1) over 3m1f at Aintree last time; usually held up and unexposed at 3m.
Winner of two hurdle races and five chases from 2m to 2m 7f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Gaelic Warrior when sixth of 7 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 chase in the Group 1 Brooklands Golden Miller Chronograph Bowl Chase at Aintree over 3m 1f (good to soft) in April.
Made mistakes and ran below form when comfortably held in the Brooklands Golden Miller Chronograph Bowl Chase (Grade 1) over 3m1f at Aintree last time; usually held up and unexposed at 3m.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 18 | 6 | 5 | 33.3% | |
| Chase | 13 | 5 | 4 | 38.5% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 9 | 3 | 2 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 18 | 6 | 5 | 33.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 27.3% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Charlie Deutsch | 17 | 6 | 5 | 35.3% |
| T | Miss V Williams | 18 | 6 | 5 | 33.3% |
A three-time Grade 1 winner; yard has won two of the last five runnings of this race. Pulled up in the Oaksey Chase (Grade 2) over 2m7f at Sandown latest where excuses. Threat if stamina holds up but that is a worry.
Has won four hurdle races and 11 chases from 1m 7f to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to soft. Pulled up having jumped the last when 4-1 in the Group 2 bet365 Oaksey Chase at Sandown over 2m 7f (good) in a Grade 2 chase won by Gaelic Warrior in April on his latest outing.
A three-time Grade 1 winner; yard has won two of the last five runnings of this race. Pulled up in the Oaksey Chase (Grade 2) over 2m7f at Sandown latest where excuses. Threat if stamina holds up but that is a worry.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 33 | 15 | 5 | 45.5% | |
| Chase | 22 | 11 | 2 | 50% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 20 | 10 | 3 | 50% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 26 | 12 | 3 | 46.2% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 22 | 10 | 3 | 45.5% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | H Cobden | 25 | 12 | 3 | 48% |
| T | P F Nicholls | 27 | 12 | 3 | 44.4% |
Won this race last year; improved on hurdles return from a break when second, beaten 3 1/2l in a handicap hurdle at Perth. Cheekpieces first time; likes to make the running and stays further.
Winner of a hurdle race and four chases from 2m 5f to 3m 1f on good and soft ground. Beaten 3 1/2l by Chasing Fire when second of 4 at 4-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Perth over 3m (good) in September. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time.
Won this race last year; improved on hurdles return from a break when second, beaten 3 1/2l in a handicap hurdle at Perth. Cheekpieces first time; likes to make the running and stays further.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 18 | 5 | 2 | 27.8% | |
| Chase | 13 | 4 | 1 | 30.8% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| C | Course | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| D | Distance | 9 | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 12 | 2 | 2 | 16.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T & P) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Cheek Pieces | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 23.1% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | B S Hughes | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% |
| T | P Neville | 15 | 4 | 1 | 26.7% |
Returned to form with first-time blinkers when 5 1/4l third in the Oaksey Chase (Grade 2) over 2m7f at Sandown last time; still has a bit to find.
Winner of a hurdle race and five chases from 2m 2f to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Third of 9 behind Gaelic Warrior beaten 5l at 28-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 2 chase in the Group 2 bet365 Oaksey Chase at Sandown over 2m 7f (good) in April.
Returned to form with first-time blinkers when 5 1/4l third in the Oaksey Chase (Grade 2) over 2m7f at Sandown last time; still has a bit to find.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 23 | 5 | 5 | 21.7% | |
| Chase | 20 | 5 | 5 | 25% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 17 | 5 | 5 | 29.4% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 10 | 1 | 3 | 10% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 19 | 3 | 4 | 15.8% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | J J Burke | 7 | 1 | 2 | 14.3% |
| T | Jamie Snowden | 23 | 5 | 5 | 21.7% |
Dual Grade 1 winner who returned to form down in grade when making all in the Conditions Hurdle at Thurles over 2m7f on good ground, winning by 5l; sound surface key; has fitness edge; ought to go close
Has won six hurdle races and six chases from 2m 5f to 3m 5f on ground varying from good to yielding. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 8-15fav at Thurles over 2m 7f (good - yielding) last month, beating Moon D'orange by 5l.
Dual Grade 1 winner who returned to form down in grade when making all in the Conditions Hurdle at Thurles over 2m7f on good ground, winning by 5l; sound surface key; has fitness edge; ought to go close
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 44 | 11 | 10 | 25% | |
| Chase | 18 | 6 | 3 | 33.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 11 | 2 | 3 | 18.2% |
| G | Similar Going | 40 | 11 | 9 | 27.5% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (B only) | 9 | 2 | 2 | 22.2% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 21.4% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | G Sheehan | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| T | J J Hanlon | 45 | 11 | 10 | 24.4% |
Triple Grade 1 winner who stays further; ran to his best when second, beaten 3 1/4l in the Melling Chase (Grade 1) over 2m4f at Aintree last time; consistent veteran ought to go close.
Has won a hurdle race and seven chases from 2m to 3m 2f on good to soft and soft ground. Beaten 3 1/2l by Jonbon when second of 4 at 7-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 chase in the Group 1 My Pension Expert Melling Chase at Aintree over 2m 4f (good) in April.
Triple Grade 1 winner who stays further; ran to his best when second, beaten 3 1/4l in the Melling Chase (Grade 1) over 2m4f at Aintree last time; consistent veteran ought to go close.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 32 | 8 | 9 | 25% | |
| Chase | 23 | 7 | 5 | 30.4% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 12 | 3 | 2 | 25% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 19 | 5 | 5 | 26.3% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 24 | 5 | 6 | 20.8% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Harry Skelton | 30 | 7 | 8 | 23.3% |
| T | Dan Skelton | 31 | 8 | 8 | 25.8% |
Protektorat hasn't been tried over 3m for a couple of years but is proven over the distance at the top level and his official rating of 165 suggests he has every chance of being heavily involved. However, Paul Nicholls has his runners in fine form just now and PIC D'ORHY looks an ideal type to relish a new trip to grant his trainer a sixth winner in this prestigious event. Last year' victor The Real Whacker is another serious player with a tongue-tie and cheekpieces combination tried.
PROTEKTORAT brings solid top-level form to the table, having finished second in the Melling Chase at Aintree, and this trip should see him at his best. He's a reliable Grade 1 performer who looks the one to beat if fully tuned up. Hewick arrives race-fit after a smooth comeback win at Thurles, loves a sound surface, and his bold, front-running style could make him a real danger if getting into rhythm. Pic D’Orhy is classy on his day and represents the all-conquering Nicholls yard, who have a fine record here, but stamina remains the question mark at this trip.
Built on recent revival when landing the Imperial Cup Handicap Hurdle by 1/2l off a mark of 127 at Sandown last time and can do better.
Winner of five hurdle races and a NH flat race from 1m 7f to 2m 1f on good to soft and soft ground. A winner at 6-1 in a hurdle race at Sandown over 2m (good to soft) on his latest outing in March, beating Wreckless Eric by 1/2l.
Built on recent revival when landing the Imperial Cup Handicap Hurdle by 1/2l off a mark of 127 at Sandown last time and can do better.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 18 | 5 | 1 | 27.8% | |
| Hurdle | 18 | 5 | 1 | 27.8% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| C | Course | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| D | Distance | 14 | 3 | 1 | 21.4% |
| G | Similar Going | 8 | 2 | 0 | 25% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T & P) | 10 | 3 | 1 | 30% |
| HG | Cheek Pieces | 11 | 3 | 1 | 27.3% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | S Bowen | 10 | 4 | 1 | 40% |
| T | O Murphy | 19 | 6 | 1 | 31.6% |
Improved when handling testing ground to finish 4l third in a novice hurdle over 1m7f at Wincanton on latest start; returning from a long layoff; effective at 2m on heavy and good to soft; progressive over winter.
A winner of a hurdle race at 1m 7f on good to soft ground. Third of 7 behind Champagne Chic beaten 4l at 8-15fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Wincanton over 1m 7f (heavy) in January.
Improved when handling testing ground to finish 4l third in a novice hurdle over 1m7f at Wincanton on latest start; returning from a long layoff; effective at 2m on heavy and good to soft; progressive over winter.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% | |
| Hurdle | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 4 | 1 | 2 | 25% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Thomas Bellamy | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | A King | 4 | 1 | 2 | 25% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
Below form when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Sandown last time, the race possibly coming too soon; has a bit to find.
She has won a hurdle race and two NH flat races from 1m 4f to 2m on good and heavy ground. Beaten 18l behind Give It To Me Oj at 12-1 when 10th of 14 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Sandown over 2m (good) in April. Having her first run for a new stable today.
Below form when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Sandown last time, the race possibly coming too soon; has a bit to find.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% | |
| Hurdle | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 6 | 3 | 0 | 50% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | R P McLernon | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | B Haslam | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
Ran to form when benefitting from a relatively easy lead to win a handicap by 1 1/2l off 115 here last time; enjoys racing prominently; effective at 2m on good ground; enjoyed a productive summer and dangerous if allowed an easy lead.
Winner of seven hurdle races from 2m to 2m 1f on good ground, also won a flat race in September. A winner at 9-2 in a hurdle race over this course and distance (good) on her latest outing last month, beating Paddys Policy by 1 1/2l. Has won 3 times this season.
Ran to form when benefitting from a relatively easy lead to win a handicap by 1 1/2l off 115 here last time; enjoys racing prominently; effective at 2m on good ground; enjoyed a productive summer and dangerous if allowed an easy lead.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 21 | 7 | 5 | 33.3% | |
| Hurdle | 21 | 7 | 5 | 33.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| C | Course | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| D | Distance | 10 | 3 | 3 | 30% |
| G | Similar Going | 22 | 7 | 5 | 31.8% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 30 | 8 | 7 | 26.7% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 50% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | B S Hughes | 13 | 4 | 2 | 30.8% |
| T | Ollie Pears | 31 | 8 | 7 | 25.8% |
Ran to form when beaten 2l off 109 at Tipperary last time; effective between 2m and 2 1/4m; in good form in Ireland this autumn.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good - yielding ground. Third of 8 behind Cappa Hill beaten 1 3/4l at 85-40fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Tipperary over 2m (good - yielding) last month.
Ran to form when beaten 2l off 109 at Tipperary last time; effective between 2m and 2 1/4m; in good form in Ireland this autumn.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 10 | 1 | 3 | 10% | |
| Hurdle | 10 | 1 | 3 | 10% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 4 | 1 | 2 | 25% |
| G | Similar Going | 10 | 1 | 3 | 10% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | P Hanlon | 7 | 1 | 2 | 14.3% |
| T | J J Hanlon | 11 | 1 | 4 | 9.1% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
Disappointing on flat return when beaten 8l in a 10f handicap at Newcastle last time; second run after wind operation; has a small chance.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 1f on good and good to soft ground. Well beaten at 11-1 behind Wilful when 10th of 12 on his latest NH outing in a hurdle race at Ayr over 2m (good to soft) in April.
Disappointing on flat return when beaten 8l in a 10f handicap at Newcastle last time; second run after wind operation; has a small chance.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 5 | 2 | 0 | 40% | |
| Hurdle | 5 | 2 | 0 | 40% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% |
| G | Similar Going | 11 | 4 | 3 | 36.4% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 17 | 4 | 5 | 23.5% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | C O'Farrell | 5 | 2 | 0 | 40% |
| T | Jedd O'Keeffe | 6 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
Needed the run when well beaten in a handicap hurdle over 2m1f at Market Rasen latest; effective at 2m and acts on good to soft; needs to prove ability remains after a long layoff.
Winner of five hurdle races at 2m on good and good to soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 9-1 behind Indemnity when last of 7 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Market Rasen over 2m 1f (good) last month.
Needed the run when well beaten in a handicap hurdle over 2m1f at Market Rasen latest; effective at 2m and acts on good to soft; needs to prove ability remains after a long layoff.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 23 | 5 | 6 | 21.7% | |
| Hurdle | 23 | 5 | 6 | 21.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| C | Course | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| D | Distance | 19 | 5 | 6 | 26.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 23 | 5 | 6 | 21.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 25 | 5 | 6 | 20% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 33.3% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 19 | 4 | 5 | 21.1% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Jack Andrews | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | Mrs P Sly | 25 | 5 | 6 | 20% |
Probably on a stiff mark back from hurdling when comfortably held in a 12f handicap at Southwell last time; needs to improve.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 3f on heavy ground. Pulled up 2 out when 18-1 at Southwell over 2m 4f (good to soft) in a hurdle race won by Jack Hyde in March on his latest NH outing.
Probably on a stiff mark back from hurdling when comfortably held in a 12f handicap at Southwell last time; needs to improve.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 5 | 1 | 2 | 20% | |
| Hurdle | 5 | 1 | 2 | 20% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 16 | 4 | 5 | 25% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Alice Stevens | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Micky Hammond | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
Travelled well and did it readily when improving again to land a handicap by 7l off 102 at Hexham last time; usually held up; suited by 2m on a sound surface and remains progressive.
She has won three hurdle races at 2m on good and good to soft ground. A winner at 5-2 in a hurdle race at Hexham over 2m (good to soft) on her latest outing last month, beating Double Digits by 7l. Has won 3 times this season.
Travelled well and did it readily when improving again to land a handicap by 7l off 102 at Hexham last time; usually held up; suited by 2m on a sound surface and remains progressive.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 13 | 3 | 4 | 23.1% | |
| Hurdle | 13 | 3 | 4 | 23.1% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 9 | 3 | 3 | 33.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 19 | 3 | 4 | 15.8% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 12 | 4 | 1 | 33.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Peter Kavanagh | 7 | 3 | 1 | 42.9% |
| T | Miss L Harrison | 7 | 3 | 1 | 42.9% |
Scored by 1l off 105 over 2m1f at Market Rasen on penultimate start; too much to do when third, beaten 2l off 108 last time in a race dominated from the front; trainer in form; acts on any going over 2m; consistent in both codes with a fair mark.
Winner of five hurdle races from 2m to 2m 1f on ground varying from good to soft (latest flat win was in September). Third of 5 behind Max Of Stars beaten 2l at 13-8fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (good) last month. Has won at Market Rasen and Cartmel this season.
Scored by 1l off 105 over 2m1f at Market Rasen on penultimate start; too much to do when third, beaten 2l off 108 last time in a race dominated from the front; trainer in form; acts on any going over 2m; consistent in both codes with a fair mark.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 27 | 4 | 11 | 14.8% | |
| Hurdle | 27 | 4 | 11 | 14.8% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 19 | 2 | 8 | 10.5% |
| G | Similar Going | 37 | 7 | 13 | 18.9% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 52 | 9 | 16 | 17.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 9.1% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Jonathan England | 10 | 2 | 3 | 20% |
| T | S England | 18 | 5 | 4 | 27.8% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
Go Dante ended his last campaign with a win in the Imperial Cup at Sandown and the nine-year-old has to be respected on his return. That said, preference is for DON'T MIND IF I DO, who makes his handicap debut after three promising starts in maiden/novice hurdles last season and a mark of 120 should be workable for Alan King's gelding. Others to note in a competitive event are Pure Gold, Half A Chance and Max Of Stars.
MAX OF STARS made all to good effect here last time and remains dangerous if getting her own way in front. She's thriving this summer and effective under these conditions. Saligo Bay continues in fine heart, unlucky not to finish closer at Market Rasen last time when the race wasn’t run to suit. He's a reliable gelding and still fairly treated. Go Dante brings strong handicap form to the table after his Imperial Cup success at Sandown and looks the class act if fully wound up for his return.
From the yard that won this race last year; fell in a handicap chase at Ludlow last time where looked a threat. Effective over 3m+ and suited by a sound surface.
He has won a hurdle race, two chases and a point-to-point from 2m 4f to 3m 7f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Fell 3 out when 9-4fav at Ludlow over 3m (good to firm) in a chase won by Hold Your Fort last month on his latest outing.
From the yard that won this race last year; fell in a handicap chase at Ludlow last time where looked a threat. Effective over 3m+ and suited by a sound surface.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 14 | 3 | 3 | 21.4% | |
| Chase | 8 | 2 | 1 | 25% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20% |
| G | Similar Going | 10 | 3 | 2 | 30% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 15 | 4 | 4 | 26.7% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 25% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | R P McLernon | 4 | 2 | 0 | 50% |
| T | Jonjo & A J O'Neill | 15 | 3 | 4 | 20% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
Outpaced but produced a solid effort when second, beaten 21l in a 2m7f handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter last time, appreciating a strong pace. Trainer in form and may contend.
Winner of three hurdle races and two chases from 2m 4f to 3m 3f on ground varying from good to soft to yielding - soft. Beaten 21l by Roger Pol when second of 6 at 4-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Uttoxeter over 2m 7f (good) last month.
Outpaced but produced a solid effort when second, beaten 21l in a 2m7f handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter last time, appreciating a strong pace. Trainer in form and may contend.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 40 | 5 | 7 | 12.5% | |
| Chase | 14 | 2 | 1 | 14.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 10 | 1 | 1 | 10% |
| G | Similar Going | 30 | 5 | 7 | 16.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 14 | 2 | 5 | 14.3% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | S Bowen | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | O Murphy | 5 | 1 | 3 | 20% |
Fell in a handicap chase at Southwell last time. Effective over 3m, acts on good to soft and good ground, and generally consistent.
He has won two chases and a point-to-point at 3m on good to soft ground. Fell 3 out when 11-2 at Southwell over 3m (good) in a chase won by Peejaybee last month on his latest outing.
Fell in a handicap chase at Southwell last time. Effective over 3m, acts on good to soft and good ground, and generally consistent.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 16 | 2 | 6 | 12.5% | |
| Chase | 11 | 2 | 4 | 18.2% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 8 | 3 | 1 | 37.5% |
| G | Similar Going | 14 | 2 | 6 | 14.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T & P) | 6 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| HG | Cheek Pieces | 6 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 12 | 1 | 4 | 8.3% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Toby Wynne | 7 | 1 | 2 | 14.3% |
| T | O Greenall & J Guerriero | 16 | 2 | 6 | 12.5% |
Found out in stronger company when down the field in a 3m1f handicap chase at Carlisle most recently. Looks the pick on race times.
Winner of three hurdle races and four chases from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to heavy. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Red Happy when 11th of 14 on his latest outing in a chase at Carlisle over 3m (good) in March.
Found out in stronger company when down the field in a 3m1f handicap chase at Carlisle most recently. Looks the pick on race times.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 28 | 7 | 4 | 25% | |
| Chase | 21 | 4 | 3 | 19.1% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 5 | 3 | 1 | 60% |
| C | Course | 6 | 4 | 1 | 66.7% |
| D | Distance | 13 | 4 | 2 | 30.8% |
| G | Similar Going | 11 | 3 | 2 | 27.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (V only) | 6 | 3 | 0 | 50% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 17 | 6 | 4 | 35.3% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Alex Chadwick | 4 | 2 | 0 | 50% |
| T | James Owen | 9 | 3 | 0 | 33.3% |
Well backed and ran to form despite making mistakes when second, beaten 6l in a handicap chase at Bangor-on-Dee last time. Could figure.
Successful in two chases at 2m 3f and 3m on good and soft ground. Beaten 6l by Digby when second of 10 at 6-5fav on his latest outing in a chase at Bangor-on-Dee over 3m (soft) in April.
Well backed and ran to form despite making mistakes when second, beaten 6l in a handicap chase at Bangor-on-Dee last time. Could figure.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 10 | 2 | 3 | 20% | |
| Chase | 5 | 2 | 2 | 40% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| D | Distance | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| G | Similar Going | 7 | 1 | 3 | 14.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 11 | 2 | 4 | 18.2% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | G Sheehan | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | J Parkinson & S Smith | 11 | 2 | 4 | 18.2% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
Had every chance and ran to form when beaten 1l off a mark of 113 at Perth last time. Not out of it.
He has won two hurdle races and a chase from 2m 1f to 3m on good to soft and soft ground. Third of 8 behind Heard That beaten 1l at 6-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Perth over 3m (good to soft) in April.
Had every chance and ran to form when beaten 1l off a mark of 113 at Perth last time. Not out of it.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 10 | 3 | 2 | 30% | |
| Chase | 7 | 1 | 2 | 14.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 4 | 1 | 2 | 25% |
| G | Similar Going | 8 | 1 | 3 | 12.5% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 7 | 1 | 2 | 14.3% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 25% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | B S Hughes | 11 | 3 | 3 | 27.3% |
| T | D McCain Jnr | 11 | 3 | 3 | 27.3% |
Well treated for his handicap debut and ran to form when landing a handicap by 5l off 108 over 3m2f at Sedgefield last time. Suited by 3m+, needs good ground, and remains on a generous mark so could follow up.
He has won a chase and three point-to-points from 3m to 3m 2f on ground varying from good to soft. A winner at 7-2 in a chase at Sedgefield over 3m 2f (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Hostile Hotelier by 5l.
Well treated for his handicap debut and ran to form when landing a handicap by 5l off 108 over 3m2f at Sedgefield last time. Suited by 3m+, needs good ground, and remains on a generous mark so could follow up.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% | |
| Chase | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Charlie Maggs | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Fiona Needham | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
Keen but showed a good attitude to rally and ran to form when beaten 1/4l off 102 over 2m4f at Hexham last time. Has a bit to find.
He has won two hurdle races and two NH flat races from 1m 6f to 2m 4f on good to soft and soft ground. Beaten 1 1/4l by First Street when second of 6 at 10-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Hexham over 2m 4f (good to soft) in May.
Keen but showed a good attitude to rally and ran to form when beaten 1/4l off 102 over 2m4f at Hexham last time. Has a bit to find.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 22 | 2 | 4 | 9.1% | |
| Chase | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 10 | 1 | 4 | 10% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 21 | 3 | 3 | 14.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | C O'Farrell | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | Micky Hammond | 20 | 2 | 4 | 10% |
Ran to form when landing a handicap by 2/4l off 97 at Hexham last time. Suited by 3m and acts on soft and good ground; in fine form this year.
Winner of a hurdle race and five chases from 2m 4f to 3m on ground varying from good to soft. A winner at 11-2 in a chase at Hexham over 3m (good) on his latest outing last month, beating No Regrets by 2 1/4l. Has also won at Market Rasen this season.
Ran to form when landing a handicap by 2/4l off 97 at Hexham last time. Suited by 3m and acts on soft and good ground; in fine form this year.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 41 | 6 | 10 | 14.6% | |
| Chase | 24 | 5 | 6 | 20.8% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 16 | 5 | 5 | 31.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 31 | 5 | 9 | 16.1% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 42 | 6 | 10 | 14.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 12 | 1 | 4 | 8.3% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Peter Kavanagh | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | P G Atkinson | 42 | 6 | 10 | 14.3% |
Plenty with chances, but none more so than RIBEYE after his success over 3m at Hexham last month. The veteran had plenty in hand that day and can defy a 5lb rise to add another victory to his record. Red Delta has also won impressively in recent weeks and remains open to improvement, while Wa Wa edges out Halpha Soleil and Yes Day to be pick of the remainder.
RED DELTA impressed when scoring decisively at Sedgefield last time and, with conditions again in his favour, looks well placed to follow up off what still appears a fair mark. Yes Day was running a big race when falling at Ludlow and, with the O'Neill's solid record in this contest, could go well at a price if jumping holds up. East Street found things tougher in stronger company at Carlisle but rates a value outsider back in calmer waters on the pick of his form.
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