Ayr 03 January 2011
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Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 2-7fav at Ffos Las over 2m (soft) in November last year, beating Killusty Fancy by 4l.
Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 2-7fav at Ffos Las over 2m (soft) in November last year, beating Killusty Fancy by 4l.
A winner at 2-1 in a hurdle race at Musselburgh over 2m (good) on his latest outing in November last year, beating Meetings Man by 1 3/4l.
A winner at 2-1 in a hurdle race at Musselburgh over 2m (good) on his latest outing in November last year, beating Meetings Man by 1 3/4l.
Well beaten at 9-2 behind Cracking Lass when fifth of 6 on his latest outing at Leicester over 1m 4f (heavy) in October last year. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Sir Mark Prescott.
Well beaten at 9-2 behind Cracking Lass when fifth of 6 on his latest outing at Leicester over 1m 4f (heavy) in October last year. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Sir Mark Prescott.
Yet to place in three starts over hurdles. Finished 18l behind The Starboard Bow when fourth of 8 at 14-1 on his latest NH outing in a hurdle race at Musselburgh over 2m (good) in November last year.
Yet to place in three starts over hurdles. Finished 18l behind The Starboard Bow when fourth of 8 at 14-1 on his latest NH outing in a hurdle race at Musselburgh over 2m (good) in November last year.
Pulled up at the last when 25-1 at Hexham over 2m (heavy) in a maiden hurdle race won by Danceintothelight in November last year on his NH debut in a hurdle race.
Pulled up at the last when 25-1 at Hexham over 2m (heavy) in a maiden hurdle race won by Danceintothelight in November last year on his NH debut in a hurdle race.
Third of 9 behind Royal Swain beaten 3l at 9-2 on his latest outing at Catterick over 1m 4f (soft) in October last year.
Third of 9 behind Royal Swain beaten 3l at 9-2 on his latest outing at Catterick over 1m 4f (soft) in October last year.
Beaten 18l behind Offspring at 40-1 when 9th of 10 on his latest outing at Ripon over 6f (good) in July last year. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with A Berry.
Beaten 18l behind Offspring at 40-1 when 9th of 10 on his latest outing at Ripon over 6f (good) in July last year. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with A Berry.
Placed in two jump races from six starts. Finished 7l behind Danceintothelight when fourth of 8 at 7-2 on his hurdling debut at Hexham over 2m (heavy) in November last year.
Placed in two jump races from six starts. Finished 7l behind Danceintothelight when fourth of 8 at 7-2 on his hurdling debut at Hexham over 2m (heavy) in November last year.
Well beaten at 12-1 behind The Starboard Bow when seventh of 8 on her NH debut in a hurdle race at Musselburgh over 2m (good) in November last year.
Well beaten at 12-1 behind The Starboard Bow when seventh of 8 on her NH debut in a hurdle race at Musselburgh over 2m (good) in November last year.
Well beaten at 100-1 behind Marsh Warbler when last of 5 on her NH debut in a hurdle race at Sedgefield over 2m 1f (soft) in November last year.
Well beaten at 100-1 behind Marsh Warbler when last of 5 on her NH debut in a hurdle race at Sedgefield over 2m 1f (soft) in November last year.
Finished 20l behind The Starboard Bow when fifth of 8 at 40-1 on her NH debut in a hurdle race at Musselburgh over 2m (good) in November last year.
Finished 20l behind The Starboard Bow when fifth of 8 at 40-1 on her NH debut in a hurdle race at Musselburgh over 2m (good) in November last year.
FIRST FANDANGO ran out a cosy winner on his hurdling debut at Ffos Las and although this looks more competitive, there could be plenty more improvement to come from him over hurdles and he can make the long journey from South Wales a worthwhile one. The Starboard Bow made a winning debut over hurdles at Musselburgh and he commands the utmost respect. Hurdling newcomer Baralaka is worth a look and Vosges is also shortlisted.
Both Baralaka and Kingdom of Munster possess enough ability to make a mark in this sphere, but it's probably best left to previous hurdling winners First Fandango and The Starboard Bow. Slight preference is for First Fandango.
He has won a hurdle race, two NH flat races and a chase at 2m on ground varying from good to soft. Fell 5 out when 11-2 at Carlisle over 2m (good) in a chase won by Divers in October last year on his latest outing. Has won at Hexham and Kelso this season.
He has won a hurdle race, two NH flat races and a chase at 2m on ground varying from good to soft. Fell 5 out when 11-2 at Carlisle over 2m (good) in a chase won by Divers in October last year on his latest outing. Has won at Hexham and Kelso this season.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 1f on soft and heavy ground. Well beaten at 28-1 behind Dan Breen when sixth of 9 on his latest outing in a chase at Bangor over 2m 1f (good to soft) in December last year.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 1f on soft and heavy ground. Well beaten at 28-1 behind Dan Breen when sixth of 9 on his latest outing in a chase at Bangor over 2m 1f (good to soft) in December last year.
Placed in three hurdle races and a chase from 12 starts. Unseated rider when 5-2fav at Catterick over 2m 3f (good) in a maiden chase won by Columbus Secret in December last year on his latest outing.
Placed in three hurdle races and a chase from 12 starts. Unseated rider when 5-2fav at Catterick over 2m 3f (good) in a maiden chase won by Columbus Secret in December last year on his latest outing.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m on good to firm and good to soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 4-5fav at Perth over 2m (good to firm) in July last year, beating Duty Free by 2 1/4l.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m on good to firm and good to soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 4-5fav at Perth over 2m (good to firm) in July last year, beating Duty Free by 2 1/4l.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on good to firm ground. Well beaten at 12-1 behind Orsippus when eighth of 11 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 hurdle race in the Group 1 Matalan Anniversary 4-Y-O Novices' Hurdle at Aintree over 2m (good) in April last year.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on good to firm ground. Well beaten at 12-1 behind Orsippus when eighth of 11 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 hurdle race in the Group 1 Matalan Anniversary 4-Y-O Novices' Hurdle at Aintree over 2m (good) in April last year.
NAFAATH beat Saveiro by 18 lengths in a maiden hurdle here in March last year and was subsequently far from disgraced in a Grade 1 hurdle at Aintree. He could prove very tough to beat if taking to larger obstacles at the first time of asking. Wind Shuffle makes plenty of appeal on his chasing debut and he is respected while none of Saveiro, Lord Villez or Si Bien could be confidently ruled out.
None of the quintet can be ruled out, but Nafaath returns in much calmer waters having tackled a Grade 1 in the spring and will be hard to beat if taking to fences. Fellow chase debutant Wind Shuffle looks the main danger.
Placed in a NH flat race from 20 starts. Pulled up at the 3rd when 3-1fav at Downpatrick over 2m 2f (good) in a chase won by Burnt Oil Babe in October last year on his latest outing.
Placed in a NH flat race from 20 starts. Pulled up at the 3rd when 3-1fav at Downpatrick over 2m 2f (good) in a chase won by Burnt Oil Babe in October last year on his latest outing.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 2f on soft and heavy ground, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 18-1 behind Bob's Dream when 10th of 12 on his latest outing in a chase at Kelso over 2m 1f (good to soft) in April last year.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 2f on soft and heavy ground, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 18-1 behind Bob's Dream when 10th of 12 on his latest outing in a chase at Kelso over 2m 1f (good to soft) in April last year.
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m 4f and 3m 1f on good to firm and good to soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 20l behind La Pantera Rosa when fourth of 8 at 11-8fav on his latest outing in a chase at Kelso over 3m 1f (good) in October last year.
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m 4f and 3m 1f on good to firm and good to soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 20l behind La Pantera Rosa when fourth of 8 at 11-8fav on his latest outing in a chase at Kelso over 3m 1f (good) in October last year.
He has won two hurdle races and two chases from 2m to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Third of 7 behind Primrose Time beaten a distance at 9-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Newcastle over 2m (good to soft) in November last year.
He has won two hurdle races and two chases from 2m to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Third of 7 behind Primrose Time beaten a distance at 9-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Newcastle over 2m (good to soft) in November last year.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on soft ground. Third of 6 behind Ocarina beaten 30l at 13-8fav on his chase debut at Hexham over 2m 4f (heavy) in November last year.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on soft ground. Third of 6 behind Ocarina beaten 30l at 13-8fav on his chase debut at Hexham over 2m 4f (heavy) in November last year.
A winner of a chase at 3m 1f on good to soft ground, but that win was over two years ago. Pulled up 3 out when 16-1 at Catterick over 3m 1f (good) in a chase won by Star Beat in December last year on her latest outing.
A winner of a chase at 3m 1f on good to soft ground, but that win was over two years ago. Pulled up 3 out when 16-1 at Catterick over 3m 1f (good) in a chase won by Star Beat in December last year on her latest outing.
Successful in two chases at 2m and 2m 4f on soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 7-1 behind Bardolet when sixth of 12 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Carlisle over 3m 1f (soft) in October last year.
Successful in two chases at 2m and 2m 4f on soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 7-1 behind Bardolet when sixth of 12 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Carlisle over 3m 1f (soft) in October last year.
Unplaced in all 15 starts. Well beaten at 9-1 behind Ormus when fourth of 5 on his latest outing in a chase at Kelso over 2m 1f (good) in November last year.
Unplaced in all 15 starts. Well beaten at 9-1 behind Ormus when fourth of 5 on his latest outing in a chase at Kelso over 2m 1f (good) in November last year.
Placed in two hurdle races, two NH flat races and a chase from 14 starts. Beaten 1 1/4l by Foxesbow when second of 6 at 6-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Market Rasen over 2m 4f (good to soft) in November last year.
Placed in two hurdle races, two NH flat races and a chase from 14 starts. Beaten 1 1/4l by Foxesbow when second of 6 at 6-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Market Rasen over 2m 4f (good to soft) in November last year.
Successful in two chases at 2m 5f and 3m on good and good to soft ground. Well beaten at 10-1 behind Eyre Square when fourth of 11 on his latest outing in a chase at Newcastle over 3m (good to soft) in November last year.
Successful in two chases at 2m 5f and 3m on good and good to soft ground. Well beaten at 10-1 behind Eyre Square when fourth of 11 on his latest outing in a chase at Newcastle over 3m (good to soft) in November last year.
It could pay to take a chance on NATIVE COLL. He has not won since March 2008 but he has dropped back to an attractive handicap mark and the booking of Graham Lee is a big positive. Something Silver is also attractively handicapped on his best form and it would be no surprise to see him play a leading role, while Festival King disappointed at Kelso last time but it would be foolish to leave him out of calculations here.
Dark Gentleman went with a good deal more enthusiasm from the front at Market Rasen last time and could take some pegging back if similar tactics are adopted. Do It For Dalkey can be expected to step up on his opening effort over fences, and Native Coll should find the drop back in trip in his favour.
Winner of two hurdle races and three chases from 2m 4f to 3m 1f on soft and heavy ground, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 22-1 when seventh of 16 on his latest outing in a chase at Carlisle over 3m (soft) in April last year.
Winner of two hurdle races and three chases from 2m 4f to 3m 1f on soft and heavy ground, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 22-1 when seventh of 16 on his latest outing in a chase at Carlisle over 3m (soft) in April last year.
Winner of a hurdle race and five chases from 3m to 3m 4f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy, but last win was over two years ago. Third of 6 behind Belon Gale beaten a distance at 4-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Hexham over 4m (heavy) in November last year.
Winner of a hurdle race and five chases from 3m to 3m 4f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy, but last win was over two years ago. Third of 6 behind Belon Gale beaten a distance at 4-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Hexham over 4m (heavy) in November last year.
Winner of a hurdle race, two NH flat races and two chases from 1m 6f to 3m on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Pulled up 3 out when 9-2 at Carlisle over 2m 4f (heavy) in a chase won by Sibenek in November last year on his latest outing. Has won at Carlisle and Perth this season.
Winner of a hurdle race, two NH flat races and two chases from 1m 6f to 3m on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Pulled up 3 out when 9-2 at Carlisle over 2m 4f (heavy) in a chase won by Sibenek in November last year on his latest outing. Has won at Carlisle and Perth this season.
Successful in two chases at 2m 4f and 3m on good to soft ground. Fell 5 out when 7-2fav at Newbury over 3m 2f (good) in a chase won by West End Rocker in December last year on his latest outing.
Successful in two chases at 2m 4f and 3m on good to soft ground. Fell 5 out when 7-2fav at Newbury over 3m 2f (good) in a chase won by West End Rocker in December last year on his latest outing.
He has won a hurdle race and two chases from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to firm to soft, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 8-1 when sixth of 11 on his latest outing in a chase at Kelso over 3m 1f (good) in March '09.
He has won a hurdle race and two chases from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to firm to soft, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 8-1 when sixth of 11 on his latest outing in a chase at Kelso over 3m 1f (good) in March '09.
Successful in two chases at 2m and 2m 4f on good to soft and heavy ground. Pulled up at the last when 5-1 at Sedgefield over 2m 4f (good to soft) in a chase won by Tyrone House in November last year on his latest outing.
Successful in two chases at 2m and 2m 4f on good to soft and heavy ground. Pulled up at the last when 5-1 at Sedgefield over 2m 4f (good to soft) in a chase won by Tyrone House in November last year on his latest outing.
A winner of a chase at 2m 6f on good to soft ground. Finished 14l behind Star Beat when fourth of 14 at 4-1fav on his latest outing in a chase at Catterick over 3m 1f (good) in December last year.
A winner of a chase at 2m 6f on good to soft ground. Finished 14l behind Star Beat when fourth of 14 at 4-1fav on his latest outing in a chase at Catterick over 3m 1f (good) in December last year.
He has won three chases from 2m 4f to 2m 5f on soft and heavy ground. Well beaten at 8-1 behind Overquest when seventh of 8 on his latest outing in a chase at Carlisle over 3m 2f (heavy) in November last year.
He has won three chases from 2m 4f to 2m 5f on soft and heavy ground. Well beaten at 8-1 behind Overquest when seventh of 8 on his latest outing in a chase at Carlisle over 3m 2f (heavy) in November last year.
Placed in a chase from nine starts. Pulled up at the last when 25-1 at Punchestown over 2m 4f (soft - heavy) in a chase won by Beautiful Sound in November last year on his latest outing.
Placed in a chase from nine starts. Pulled up at the last when 25-1 at Punchestown over 2m 4f (soft - heavy) in a chase won by Beautiful Sound in November last year on his latest outing.
Successful in two chases at 3m and 3m 1f on good ground. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 7-2fav at Kelso over 3m 1f (good) in November last year, beating More Equity by 3/4l. Has also won at Carlisle this season.
Successful in two chases at 3m and 3m 1f on good ground. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 7-2fav at Kelso over 3m 1f (good) in November last year, beating More Equity by 3/4l. Has also won at Carlisle this season.
Unplaced in all four starts. Well beaten at 10-1 behind Isla Pearl Fisher when eighth of 9 on his chase debut at Kelso over 3m 1f (good) in November last year.
Unplaced in all four starts. Well beaten at 10-1 behind Isla Pearl Fisher when eighth of 9 on his chase debut at Kelso over 3m 1f (good) in November last year.
Placed in five hurdle races and three chases from 15 starts. Beaten 12l by Douglas Julian when second of 9 at 20-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Hexham over 2m 4f (heavy) in November last year.
Placed in five hurdle races and three chases from 15 starts. Beaten 12l by Douglas Julian when second of 9 at 20-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Hexham over 2m 4f (heavy) in November last year.
A winner of a chase at 3m 1f on soft ground. Beaten a head by Matmata de Tendron when second of 4 at 11-4 on his latest outing in a chase at Hexham over 3m 1f (heavy) in November last year.
A winner of a chase at 3m 1f on soft ground. Beaten a head by Matmata de Tendron when second of 4 at 11-4 on his latest outing in a chase at Hexham over 3m 1f (heavy) in November last year.
Placed in a chase from ten NH starts. Finished 12l behind Isla Pearl Fisher when sixth of 9 at 10-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Kelso over 3m 1f (good) in November last year.
Placed in a chase from ten NH starts. Finished 12l behind Isla Pearl Fisher when sixth of 9 at 10-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Kelso over 3m 1f (good) in November last year.
A winner of a chase at 3m 1f on good to soft ground. Pulled up at the 13th when 28-1 at Newcastle over 3m (good to soft) in a chase won by Eyre Square in November last year on his latest outing.
A winner of a chase at 3m 1f on good to soft ground. Pulled up at the 13th when 28-1 at Newcastle over 3m (good to soft) in a chase won by Eyre Square in November last year on his latest outing.
Isla Pearl Fisher is seeking a hat-trick but he is now 15lb higher than when recording the first of his two wins and the handicapper might have him just about right now. EYRE SQUARE was in the process of running a big race before taking a tumble at Newbury last month and he can certainly make his presence felt here with a clear round. Seeking Power and Innominate are others with claims in a wide open contest.
Eyre Square was going well when departing at Newbury last time, but is normally a reliable jumper and can put that misfortune behind him. Nick Alexander provides the obvious dangers in the shape of improving pair Isla Pearl Fisher and Seeking Power.
Has won four hurdle races, two NH flat races and three chases from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to soft to heavy, but last win was over three years ago. Well beaten at 33-1 when sixth of 11 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kelso over 3m 3f (good) in November last year.
Has won four hurdle races, two NH flat races and three chases from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to soft to heavy, but last win was over three years ago. Well beaten at 33-1 when sixth of 11 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kelso over 3m 3f (good) in November last year.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on heavy ground, but that win was over three years ago. Pulled up at the 7th when 12-1 at Kelso over 2m 1f (good to soft) in a chase won by Alfie Flits in November last year on his latest outing.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on heavy ground, but that win was over three years ago. Pulled up at the 7th when 12-1 at Kelso over 2m 1f (good to soft) in a chase won by Alfie Flits in November last year on his latest outing.
Placed in three hurdle races from six NH starts. Third of 10 behind Eighteen Carat beaten 10l at 10-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Aintree over 2m 4f (soft) in November last year.
Placed in three hurdle races from six NH starts. Third of 10 behind Eighteen Carat beaten 10l at 10-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Aintree over 2m 4f (soft) in November last year.
He has won two hurdle races, a NH flat race and a chase from 2m to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy, but last win was over two years ago. Pulled up 3 out when 50-1 at Newcastle over 3m (soft) in a hurdle race won by Mister Marker in March last year on his latest outing.
He has won two hurdle races, a NH flat race and a chase from 2m to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy, but last win was over two years ago. Pulled up 3 out when 50-1 at Newcastle over 3m (soft) in a hurdle race won by Mister Marker in March last year on his latest outing.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 4f and 3m on soft ground, but last win was over three years ago. Fell at the 6th when 40-1 at Catterick over 3m 1f (good) in a hurdle race won by Sonara in December last year on his latest outing.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 4f and 3m on soft ground, but last win was over three years ago. Fell at the 6th when 40-1 at Catterick over 3m 1f (good) in a hurdle race won by Sonara in December last year on his latest outing.
Placed in a hurdle race from seven starts. Well beaten at 9-1 behind Eighteen Carat when seventh of 10 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Aintree over 2m 4f (soft) in November last year.
Placed in a hurdle race from seven starts. Well beaten at 9-1 behind Eighteen Carat when seventh of 10 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Aintree over 2m 4f (soft) in November last year.
A winner at 10-1 in a hurdle race at Kelso over 2m 6f (good to soft) on his latest outing in November last year, beating What A Dream by 3/4l.
A winner at 10-1 in a hurdle race at Kelso over 2m 6f (good to soft) on his latest outing in November last year, beating What A Dream by 3/4l.
Placed in a hurdle race from four starts. Beaten 3/4l by Torta Nel Cielo when second of 16 at 6-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kelso over 2m 6f (good to soft) in November last year.
Placed in a hurdle race from four starts. Beaten 3/4l by Torta Nel Cielo when second of 16 at 6-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kelso over 2m 6f (good to soft) in November last year.
A winner of a hurdle race at 3m on good to firm ground. Third of 12 behind Stopped Out beaten 8l at 13-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kelso over 2m 6f (good to soft) in November last year.
A winner of a hurdle race at 3m on good to firm ground. Third of 12 behind Stopped Out beaten 8l at 13-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kelso over 2m 6f (good to soft) in November last year.
Placed in a hurdle race and a NH flat race from six starts. Third of 8 behind Lively Baron beaten 14l at 14-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Haydock over 2m 4f (good) in November last year.
Placed in a hurdle race and a NH flat race from six starts. Third of 8 behind Lively Baron beaten 14l at 14-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Haydock over 2m 4f (good) in November last year.
Placed in two hurdle races from nine starts. Beaten 1l by Stopped Out when second of 12 at 20-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kelso over 2m 6f (good to soft) in November last year.
Placed in two hurdle races from nine starts. Beaten 1l by Stopped Out when second of 12 at 20-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kelso over 2m 6f (good to soft) in November last year.
She has won three hurdle races from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to soft to heavy, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 14l behind dead-heaters Kempski and Fair Spin when sixth of 14 at 8-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Hexham over 2m 4f (heavy) in November last year.
She has won three hurdle races from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to soft to heavy, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 14l behind dead-heaters Kempski and Fair Spin when sixth of 14 at 8-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Hexham over 2m 4f (heavy) in November last year.
Unplaced in all five starts. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Torta Nel Cielo when eighth of 16 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kelso over 2m 6f (good to soft) in November last year.
Unplaced in all five starts. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Torta Nel Cielo when eighth of 16 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kelso over 2m 6f (good to soft) in November last year.
She has won three hurdle races from 2m 1f to 2m 6f on good to firm and good ground. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Star Beat when eighth of 14 on her latest outing in a chase at Catterick over 3m 1f (good) in December last year.
She has won three hurdle races from 2m 1f to 2m 6f on good to firm and good ground. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Star Beat when eighth of 14 on her latest outing in a chase at Catterick over 3m 1f (good) in December last year.
Placed in a hurdle race from five starts. Well beaten at 18-1 behind dead-heaters Kempski and Fair Spin when seventh of 14 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Hexham over 2m 4f (heavy) in November last year.
Placed in a hurdle race from five starts. Well beaten at 18-1 behind dead-heaters Kempski and Fair Spin when seventh of 14 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Hexham over 2m 4f (heavy) in November last year.
He has won two hurdle races and a chase from 2m to 2m 6f on soft and heavy ground. Fell 5 out when 8-1 at Kelso over 2m 6f (good to soft) in a hurdle race won by Stopped Out in November last year on his latest outing.
He has won two hurdle races and a chase from 2m to 2m 6f on soft and heavy ground. Fell 5 out when 8-1 at Kelso over 2m 6f (good to soft) in a hurdle race won by Stopped Out in November last year on his latest outing.
Placed in three hurdle races from eight NH starts. Pulled up 5 out when 8-1 at Perth over 2m 4f (soft) in a hurdle race won by De Bansha Man in September last year on her latest outing.
Placed in three hurdle races from eight NH starts. Pulled up 5 out when 8-1 at Perth over 2m 4f (soft) in a hurdle race won by De Bansha Man in September last year on her latest outing.
Placed in a hurdle race from eight starts. Finished 13l behind Eighteen Carat when fourth of 10 at 33-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Aintree over 2m 4f (soft) in November last year.
Placed in a hurdle race from eight starts. Finished 13l behind Eighteen Carat when fourth of 10 at 33-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Aintree over 2m 4f (soft) in November last year.
TORTA NEL CIELO narrowly got the better of What a Dream in a novices event at Kelso last time out but can extend the winning margin now upped in trip on his handicap debut. However, plenty of these rivals also need considering now stepping up in distance in what looks a competitive contest. Ballymacduff and Charlie Bucket both made the frame at Kelso recently and should go well once more, while Devotion to Duty is another that has been crying out for further and could go well over an extended 3m.
Charlie Bucket is lightly raced for an 8-y-o and is taken to build on his latest second at Kelso in November with his rider able to claim a valuable 10 lb. Torta Nel Cielo and The Portonion are just 2 of many others worth considering in a wide-open affair.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m on good to soft ground, but that win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 8-1 behind Baren De Doc when fifth of 14 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Uttoxeter over 2m 4f (good) in June '09.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m on good to soft ground, but that win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 8-1 behind Baren De Doc when fifth of 14 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Uttoxeter over 2m 4f (good) in June '09.
Placed in two hurdle races and three NH flat races from ten starts. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Prince Balthasar when eighth of 10 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Perth over 3m (good to soft) in May '09.
Placed in two hurdle races and three NH flat races from ten starts. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Prince Balthasar when eighth of 10 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Perth over 3m (good to soft) in May '09.
Yet to place in five starts. Finished 11l behind Sunarri when fourth of 15 at 18-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kelso over 2m 2f (good) in November last year.
Yet to place in five starts. Finished 11l behind Sunarri when fourth of 15 at 18-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kelso over 2m 2f (good) in November last year.
A winner of a hurdle race at 3m on soft ground. Finished 3 1/2l behind dead-heaters Kempski and Fair Spin when fourth of 14 at 8-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Hexham over 2m 4f (heavy) in November last year.
A winner of a hurdle race at 3m on soft ground. Finished 3 1/2l behind dead-heaters Kempski and Fair Spin when fourth of 14 at 8-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Hexham over 2m 4f (heavy) in November last year.
He has won a hurdle race and two chases from 2m to 2m 6f on ground varying from good to soft. Well beaten at 11-1 behind Sonara when 9th of 15 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Catterick over 3m 1f (good) in December last year.
He has won a hurdle race and two chases from 2m to 2m 6f on ground varying from good to soft. Well beaten at 11-1 behind Sonara when 9th of 15 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Catterick over 3m 1f (good) in December last year.
Winner of two hurdle races and three chases from 2m to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to soft. Finished 4 1/2l behind Sambelucky when fourth of 16 at 12-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Catterick over 2m 3f (good) in December last year.
Winner of two hurdle races and three chases from 2m to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to soft. Finished 4 1/2l behind Sambelucky when fourth of 16 at 12-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Catterick over 2m 3f (good) in December last year.
Yet to place in seven starts. Pulled up at the 8th when 33-1 at Newcastle over 3m (good to soft) in a hurdle race won by Not Talking in November last year on his latest outing.
Yet to place in seven starts. Pulled up at the 8th when 33-1 at Newcastle over 3m (good to soft) in a hurdle race won by Not Talking in November last year on his latest outing.
Placed in a hurdle race from seven starts. Finished 5l behind Sambelucky when fifth of 16 at 15-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Catterick over 2m 3f (good) in December last year.
Placed in a hurdle race from seven starts. Finished 5l behind Sambelucky when fifth of 16 at 15-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Catterick over 2m 3f (good) in December last year.
A winner at 15-2 in a hurdle race at Catterick over 2m 3f (good) on his latest outing in December last year, beating What's Occurrin by a neck.
A winner at 15-2 in a hurdle race at Catterick over 2m 3f (good) on his latest outing in December last year, beating What's Occurrin by a neck.
Yet to place in six starts. Well beaten at 100-1 behind King O'The Gypsies when seventh of 16 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kelso over 2m (soft) in March last year.
Yet to place in six starts. Well beaten at 100-1 behind King O'The Gypsies when seventh of 16 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kelso over 2m (soft) in March last year.
Unplaced in all six starts. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Bardolet when seventh of 12 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Carlisle over 3m 1f (soft) in October last year.
Unplaced in all six starts. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Bardolet when seventh of 12 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Carlisle over 3m 1f (soft) in October last year.
Unplaced in all four starts. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Dancing Dik when fourth of 9 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Newcastle over 2m 4f (good) in March '09.
Unplaced in all four starts. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Dancing Dik when fourth of 9 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Newcastle over 2m 4f (good) in March '09.
Yet to place in eight starts. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Douglas Julian when sixth of 9 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Carlisle over 2m 4f (heavy) in November last year.
Yet to place in eight starts. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Douglas Julian when sixth of 9 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Carlisle over 2m 4f (heavy) in November last year.
Sambelucky won with a little in hand at Catterick last month, accounting for Manoubi and Bob Will in the process. Although a 6lb rise appears lenient and he should be capable of confirming placings with those rivals, WINTER ALCHEMY gets the vote now upped in trip. The selection hinted he needed further than 2m2f when outpaced at Kelso last month and, unexposed at this distance, he looks open to improvement on what is only his second start in handicap company. Crackerjack Lad is worth a market check on his seasonal reappearance.
Winter Alchemy caught the eye when fourth at Kelso in November and remains open to improvement, but Kings Guard is preferred on the strength of his latest run at Hexham. Bob Will could well turn the tables on a couple he met at Catterick last month and is another to consider.
Dam unraced. Beaten a nose by Broughtons Star when second of 16 at 20-1 on his racecourse debut at Huntingdon over 1m 6f (good to soft) in November last year.
Dam unraced. Beaten a nose by Broughtons Star when second of 16 at 20-1 on his racecourse debut at Huntingdon over 1m 6f (good to soft) in November last year.
Dam unraced. Well beaten at 22-1 behind Opera North when 9th of 12 on his racecourse debut at Carlisle over 1m 6f (soft) in October last year.
Dam unraced. Well beaten at 22-1 behind Opera North when 9th of 12 on his racecourse debut at Carlisle over 1m 6f (soft) in October last year.
Half-brother to Bear Dancing, won in a point to point race at 3m.
Half-brother to Bear Dancing, won in a point to point race at 3m.
Half-brother to Red Oleander, won at 7f.
Half-brother to Red Oleander, won at 7f.
Dam won twice in NH flat races at 2m.
Dam won twice in NH flat races at 2m.
Half-sister to Peter Sent, won in a point to point race at 3m.
Half-sister to Peter Sent, won in a point to point race at 3m.
Half-sister to Young Buddy, won over hurdles at 2m 4f.
Half-sister to Young Buddy, won over hurdles at 2m 4f.
A race in which all but two of the field are taking to the racecourse for the first time and it could pay to side with CLOSE HOUSE, who ran a race full of promise in a Huntingdon 'bumper' on debut and can use the benefit of that experience to prevail here. Koultas King hails from a respected yard and would be of interest if the market spoke in his favour, as would Samstown.
Close House should win this after an excellent debut run at Huntingdon unless one of the newcomers proves well above average. Of those, Samstown and Tobetall are perhaps the most interesting.
