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Forecast: Light showers
Temperature: 7.2° - 13.1°
Rainfall: 1.80mm
Wind: 17.0 mph S
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Travelled, improved to make winning debut over hurdles when winning a maiden hurdle at Warwick by 1/2l last time; effective at 2m on soft, good to soft and AW; absence to overcome but promising sort.
He has won a hurdle race, two NH flat races and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to soft to yielding. Won on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race when 5-6fav at Warwick over 2m (good to soft) in November '24, beating Don't Mind If I Do by 1/2l.
Travelled, improved to make winning debut over hurdles when winning a maiden hurdle at Warwick by 1/2l last time; effective at 2m on soft, good to soft and AW; absence to overcome but promising sort.
| 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 | - | |
| D | Distance | 4 | 3 | 1 | 75% |
| G | Similar Going | 4 | 3 | 0 | 75% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 6 | 4 | 1 | 66.7% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | S Bowen | 4 | 3 | 0 | 75% |
| T | O Murphy | 5 | 3 | 1 | 60% |
Bit free and flattened out late up in trip but ran to form fourth beaten 3l off 120 last time, same mark here; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on good to soft and good; in form and go well again.
He has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m 1f to 2m 4f on good and good to soft ground. Finished 3 1/2l behind Intosomethinggood when fourth of 13 at 12-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kempton over 2m 5f (good) last month.
Bit free and flattened out late up in trip but ran to form fourth beaten 3l off 120 last time, same mark here; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on good to soft and good; in form and go well again.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 12 | 2 | 1 | 16.7% | |
| Hurdle | 12 | 2 | 1 | 16.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 8 | 2 | 1 | 25% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 10 | 2 | 0 | 20% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Callum Pritchard | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| T | R L Llewellyn | 12 | 2 | 1 | 16.7% |
Well held up in grade, race probably came too soon when 11th beaten 19l off 127 last time, same mark here; effective at 2m, acts on heavy and yielding; in form until latest, mark demands more.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m on soft and yielding ground. Beaten 19l behind Saratoga at 20-1 when 11th of 22 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cheltenham over 2m (good to soft) last month. Has won at Sandown and Gowran Park this season.
Well held up in grade, race probably came too soon when 11th beaten 19l off 127 last time, same mark here; effective at 2m, acts on heavy and yielding; in form until latest, mark demands more.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 6 | 2 | 2 | 33.3% | |
| Hurdle | 6 | 2 | 2 | 33.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 4 | 2 | 1 | 50% |
| G | Similar Going | 9 | 3 | 2 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 10 | 3 | 2 | 30% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | H Cobden | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| T | P F Nicholls | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
Too keen up in class when comfortably held in Premier Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) at Kelso last time; in good form prior; effective 2m, acts on soft and good; in good form, mark not easy.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good ground. Well beaten at 80-1 behind Montemares when fifth of 10 on his latest outing in a Grade 2 hurdle race in the Group 2 bet365 Premier Novices' Hurdle at Kelso over 2m 2f (good to soft) in February.
Too keen up in class when comfortably held in Premier Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) at Kelso last time; in good form prior; effective 2m, acts on soft and good; in good form, mark not easy.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 5 | 1 | 0 | 20% | |
| Hurdle | 5 | 1 | 0 | 20% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 7 | 1 | 2 | 14.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (H only) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Jack Power | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| T | L Russell & M Scudamore | 5 | 1 | 0 | 20% |
Well treated up 4lb, improved again on handicap debut when landing a handicap by 2l off a 8lb lower mark at Musselburgh last time; off a short-break; effective 2m with cut; progressive.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m on good to soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 10-3fav at Musselburgh over 2m (good to soft) in January, beating As Fast As Wind by 2l. Has won twice at Musselburgh this season.
Well treated up 4lb, improved again on handicap debut when landing a handicap by 2l off a 8lb lower mark at Musselburgh last time; off a short-break; effective 2m with cut; progressive.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 4 | 2 | 1 | 50% | |
| Hurdle | 4 | 2 | 1 | 50% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 6 | 2 | 1 | 33.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 6 | 2 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 6 | 2 | 1 | 33.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | C Gethings | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| T | A Ralph | 6 | 2 | 1 | 33.3% |
Taken on up front and stopped quickly up in grade down the field in a handicap hurdle at Kelso most recent; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on heavy and good to soft; in good form until latest.
He has won two hurdle races and two NH flat races at 2m on ground varying from good to heavy. Well beaten at 22-1 behind Captain Hugo when 12th of 17 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kelso over 2m (good to soft) in February.
Taken on up front and stopped quickly up in grade down the field in a handicap hurdle at Kelso most recent; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on heavy and good to soft; in good form until latest.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 15 | 2 | 4 | 13.3% | |
| Hurdle | 14 | 2 | 4 | 14.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 12 | 4 | 4 | 33.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 17 | 3 | 5 | 17.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 19 | 4 | 6 | 21.1% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 20% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 9 | 1 | 1 | 11.1% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Ryan Mania | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Mrs Dianne Sayer | 20 | 4 | 6 | 20% |
Outpaced, rallied, ran to form when fourth in Scottish Triumph Hurdle (Listed) at Musselburgh latest; cheekpieces and tongue-tie first time; effective 2m, acts on any; consistent in short career.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good - yielding ground. Finished 3 1/2l behind Made U Blush when fourth of 6 at 10-3 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Musselburgh over 2m (good to soft) in January. He is wearing cheekpieces and a tongue-tie for the first time.
Outpaced, rallied, ran to form when fourth in Scottish Triumph Hurdle (Listed) at Musselburgh latest; cheekpieces and tongue-tie first time; effective 2m, acts on any; consistent in short career.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% | |
| Hurdle | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 4 | 2 | 0 | 50% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T & P) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Cheek Pieces | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Keith Donoghue | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | G P Cromwell | 4 | 2 | 0 | 50% |
Improved in new headgear combo landing a handicap by 1 1/2l off a 6lb lower mark at Warwick last time; effective 2m-2m4f on a sound surface; can do better still and new mark fair.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 4f on good to soft and yielding ground. A winner at 11-1 in a hurdle race at Warwick over 2m (good to soft) on his latest outing last month, beating So You Know by 1 1/2l.
Improved in new headgear combo landing a handicap by 1 1/2l off a 6lb lower mark at Warwick last time; effective 2m-2m4f on a sound surface; can do better still and new mark fair.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 11 | 2 | 3 | 18.2% | |
| Hurdle | 7 | 2 | 1 | 28.6% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| G | Similar Going | 8 | 2 | 0 | 25% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T & P) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| HG | Cheek Pieces | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Danny McMenamin | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | A Keatley | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
Ran to form, conceded first run to stablemate when second beaten 6l off 114 last time, same mark here; effective 2m, acts on heavy and good; progressing, still well treated on novice form.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m on soft and heavy ground. Beaten 6l by Litleangel Duseuil when second of 7 at 11-8fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (soft) last month. Has won twice at Kelso this season.
Ran to form, conceded first run to stablemate when second beaten 6l off 114 last time, same mark here; effective 2m, acts on heavy and good; progressing, still well treated on novice form.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 5 | 2 | 2 | 40% | |
| Hurdle | 5 | 2 | 2 | 40% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| C | Course | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 7 | 2 | 4 | 28.6% |
| G | Similar Going | 6 | 2 | 3 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 7 | 2 | 4 | 28.6% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | D R Fox | 5 | 2 | 2 | 40% |
| T | L Russell & M Scudamore | 5 | 2 | 2 | 40% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
Did plenty early, found little again when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Musselburgh most recent; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on soft and good to soft; on a good mark but bit to prove at present.
He has won four hurdle races from 2m to 2m 4f on good to soft and soft ground. Beaten 18l behind Light Fandango at 22-1 when 11th of 14 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Musselburgh over 2m 1f (good to soft) last month.
Did plenty early, found little again when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Musselburgh most recent; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on soft and good to soft; on a good mark but bit to prove at present.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 26 | 4 | 4 | 15.4% | |
| Hurdle | 26 | 4 | 4 | 15.4% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 7 | 1 | 2 | 14.3% |
| C | Course | 9 | 2 | 2 | 22.2% |
| D | Distance | 19 | 2 | 5 | 10.5% |
| G | Similar Going | 25 | 4 | 3 | 16% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 16 | 2 | 2 | 12.5% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 15.4% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 23 | 3 | 4 | 13% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Bruce Lynn | 12 | 1 | 1 | 8.3% |
| T | N W Alexander | 28 | 4 | 5 | 14.3% |
Ran to best to get off the mark when winning a maiden hurdle here by 1 1/2l last time; effective at 2m, acts on heavy and good to soft; progressing well and more to come off a fair mark in handicaps.
A winner at 11-4 in a maiden hurdle race over this course and distance (soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Allfor by 1 1/2l.
Ran to best to get off the mark when winning a maiden hurdle here by 1 1/2l last time; effective at 2m, acts on heavy and good to soft; progressing well and more to come off a fair mark in handicaps.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 6 | 1 | 2 | 16.7% | |
| Hurdle | 6 | 1 | 2 | 16.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| C | Course | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| D | Distance | 8 | 1 | 3 | 12.5% |
| G | Similar Going | 8 | 1 | 3 | 12.5% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 8 | 1 | 3 | 12.5% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Sean Quinlan | 4 | 1 | 2 | 25% |
| T | N W Alexander | 8 | 1 | 3 | 12.5% |
Ran to form when fourth beaten 4 1/2l in a handicap hurdle at Musselburgh latest; usually held up; effective 2m, acts on soft and good; consistent sort.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good ground. Finished 4 1/2l behind Light Fandango when fourth of 14 at 14-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Musselburgh over 2m 1f (good to soft) last month.
Ran to form when fourth beaten 4 1/2l in a handicap hurdle at Musselburgh latest; usually held up; effective 2m, acts on soft and good; consistent sort.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 17 | 1 | 6 | 5.9% | |
| Hurdle | 17 | 1 | 6 | 5.9% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| C | Course | 9 | 1 | 1 | 11.1% |
| D | Distance | 18 | 1 | 6 | 5.6% |
| G | Similar Going | 28 | 0 | 10 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | William Maggs | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| T | I Jardine | 50 | 3 | 13 | 6% |
Never travelled, below form off revised mark away from favoured venue when ninth beaten 36l off 109 last time, 4lb lower here; effective 2m, acts with cut; Ayr specialist.
He has won a hurdle race, two chases and a point-to-point from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to soft. Well beaten at 18-1 behind Marty Mcfly when 9th of 12 on his latest outing in a chase at Carlisle over 2m (good to soft) last month.
Never travelled, below form off revised mark away from favoured venue when ninth beaten 36l off 109 last time, 4lb lower here; effective 2m, acts with cut; Ayr specialist.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 21 | 3 | 6 | 14.3% | |
| Hurdle | 13 | 1 | 6 | 7.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 9 | 3 | 2 | 33.3% |
| C | Course | 12 | 3 | 3 | 25% |
| D | Distance | 12 | 3 | 3 | 25% |
| G | Similar Going | 21 | 3 | 6 | 14.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 23 | 3 | 6 | 13% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 13 | 2 | 3 | 15.4% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | R P McLernon | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | R M Smith | 21 | 3 | 6 | 14.3% |
Made too much use of but ran to form when fourth beaten 6 1/4l in a handicap hurdle at Musselburgh latest; effective 2m-2m4f on soft and good to soft; fair mark on French effort, could be running into form.
Placed in a hurdle race from six starts. Finished 6l behind Feach Amach when fourth of 7 at 9-2 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Musselburgh over 2m 4f (good to soft) last month.
Made too much use of but ran to form when fourth beaten 6 1/4l in a handicap hurdle at Musselburgh latest; effective 2m-2m4f on soft and good to soft; fair mark on French effort, could be running into form.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (H only) | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Mr Lucas Murphy | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | L Russell & M Scudamore | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
Bit keen, mistakes, made too much use of on handicap debut when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Sedgefield last time; in good form prior; effective 2m, acts on soft and good to soft; worth another chance in handicaps.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on soft ground. Well beaten at 10-1 behind Maple when fifth of 7 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Sedgefield over 2m 1f (good) earlier this month.
Bit keen, mistakes, made too much use of on handicap debut when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Sedgefield last time; in good form prior; effective 2m, acts on soft and good to soft; worth another chance in handicaps.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20% | |
| Hurdle | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 5 | 1 | 2 | 20% |
| G | Similar Going | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 10 | 1 | 3 | 10% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Paul O'Brien | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| T | Harry Derham | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20% |
Connections have been patient with Castle Ivers, who hasn't been seen since winning his maiden at Warwick in 2024, with his bumper form standing out ahead of his handicap debut. He is one to watch, but preference is for SECRET FORCE, whose Musselburgh Listed fourth looks the best form, and with a tongue-tie and cheekpieces added here for the first time. Triple Crown Ted and Magna Victor are others to consider.
A wide-open contest to kick off Ayr's Scottish Grand National meeting and LANCE LES DES earns only a tentative vote. He's a hurdler on the up, though, one who is a strong stayer at this trip, and he showed a liking for the course when winning a maiden hurdle last time. He's also proven in handicaps. Magna Victor has won back-to-back at Musselburgh and his new mark still looks competitive if proving as effective here, so he's the danger, although past C&D winner Dance Thief and Newtown Rambler, who looked happy in this headgear combo when winning at Warwick last time, need serious consideration also.
Pulled up having not found much in Greatwood Gold Cup at Newbury latest; since undergone a wind op; cheekpieces first time; effective around 2m, acts on heavy and good to soft; bit to prove but mark is easing.
Successful in two hurdle races at 1m 7f and 2m on heavy ground. Pulled up at the last when 13-2 at Newbury over 2m 4f (good to soft) in a chase won by Heltenham in February on his latest outing. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time.
Pulled up having not found much in Greatwood Gold Cup at Newbury latest; since undergone a wind op; cheekpieces first time; effective around 2m, acts on heavy and good to soft; bit to prove but mark is easing.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 9 | 2 | 1 | 22.2% | |
| Chase | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 6 | 2 | 1 | 33.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 10 | 2 | 1 | 20% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (P only) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | S Bowen | 5 | 2 | 1 | 40% |
| T | O Murphy | 10 | 2 | 1 | 20% |
Fell when rallying late in a handicap chase at Haydock latest; off a short-break; effective 2m-2m4f, acts with cut; good chance here if okay after fall.
He has won three chases and a point-to-point from 1m 7f to 3m on ground varying from good to soft to yielding. Fell 3 out when 6-4fav at Haydock over 2m 4f (soft) in a chase won by The Bluesman in February on his latest outing. Has won 3 times this season.
Fell when rallying late in a handicap chase at Haydock latest; off a short-break; effective 2m-2m4f, acts with cut; good chance here if okay after fall.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 7 | 3 | 2 | 42.9% | |
| Chase | 5 | 3 | 0 | 60% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| G | Similar Going | 7 | 3 | 2 | 42.9% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 8 | 4 | 2 | 50% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Theo Gillard | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | D McCain Jnr | 7 | 3 | 2 | 42.9% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
Travelled, improved again off higher mark when runner-up at Chepstow latest; trainer in form; effective 2m-2m6f, acts on any; consistent and should go well.
He has won a hurdle race, a chase and a point-to-point from 2m 3f to 3m on soft ground. Beaten 4l by Jaipaletemps when second of 5 at 10-11fav on his latest outing in a chase at Chepstow over 2m 3f (soft) last month.
Travelled, improved again off higher mark when runner-up at Chepstow latest; trainer in form; effective 2m-2m6f, acts on any; consistent and should go well.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 13 | 2 | 6 | 15.4% | |
| Chase | 9 | 1 | 6 | 11.1% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 12 | 2 | 5 | 16.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 9 | 1 | 5 | 11.1% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Sam Twiston-Davies | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | Ben Clarke | 13 | 2 | 6 | 15.4% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
Did it cosily and improved again, confirming form with runner-up, when landing a handicap by 4l off a 7lb lower mark at Newcastle last time; off a short-break; effective 2m, acts on any; progressive and fair chance of hat-trick..
Successful in two chases at 2m on good to soft and heavy ground. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 2-1jt-fav at Newcastle over 2m (good to soft) in February, beating Spadestep by 4l. Has won twice at Newcastle this season.
Did it cosily and improved again, confirming form with runner-up, when landing a handicap by 4l off a 7lb lower mark at Newcastle last time; off a short-break; effective 2m, acts on any; progressive and fair chance of hat-trick..
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 9 | 2 | 5 | 22.2% | |
| Chase | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 8 | 2 | 3 | 25% |
| G | Similar Going | 8 | 2 | 3 | 25% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 4 | 2 | 1 | 50% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | R P McLernon | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | S England | 9 | 2 | 5 | 22.2% |
Outpaced, never jumped or travelled when fifth beaten 51l off 122 last time, 2lb lower here; effective 2m-2m6f, acts on good; may need step back up in trip.
He has won a hurdle race and two chases from 2m to 2m 6f on good and good to soft ground. Well beaten at 4-1 behind Palacio when last of 5 on his latest outing in a chase at Newbury over 2m (good to soft) last month. Has won at Haydock and Windsor this season.
Outpaced, never jumped or travelled when fifth beaten 51l off 122 last time, 2lb lower here; effective 2m-2m6f, acts on good; may need step back up in trip.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 11 | 3 | 2 | 27.3% | |
| Chase | 5 | 2 | 0 | 40% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 7 | 2 | 2 | 28.6% |
| G | Similar Going | 11 | 1 | 3 | 9.1% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 13 | 3 | 3 | 23.1% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Jonjo O'Neill Jr. | 9 | 3 | 3 | 33.3% |
| T | Jonjo & A J O'Neill | 13 | 3 | 3 | 23.1% |
Jumped boldly, improved again under aggressive ride when landing a Go North One Man Series Final Handicap Chase by 3l off a 7lb lower mark at Carlisle last time; effective around 2m4f, acts on good to soft and good to firm; new mark asks more again but may land five-timer.
Winner of a hurdle race, five chases and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. A winner at 5-1 in a chase at Carlisle over 2m (good to soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Coup De Coeur by 3l. Has won 3 times this season.
Jumped boldly, improved again under aggressive ride when landing a Go North One Man Series Final Handicap Chase by 3l off a 7lb lower mark at Carlisle last time; effective around 2m4f, acts on good to soft and good to firm; new mark asks more again but may land five-timer.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 20 | 6 | 0 | 30% | |
| Chase | 8 | 5 | 0 | 62.5% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 7 | 3 | 1 | 42.9% |
| G | Similar Going | 15 | 4 | 1 | 26.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T & P) | 8 | 5 | 0 | 62.5% |
| HG | Cheek Pieces | 9 | 5 | 0 | 55.6% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Danny McMenamin | 4 | 2 | 0 | 50% |
| T | A M Thomson | 16 | 6 | 0 | 37.5% |
Badly hampered by late faller when comfortably held in a handicap chase at Navan last time; usually held up; effective 2m, yet to prove stamina for further; needs more but could yet improve for top Irish trainer.
He has won two hurdle races and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on good ground. Finished 20l behind Moudan when fifth of 9 at 18-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Navan over 2m 1f (soft - heavy) last month.
Badly hampered by late faller when comfortably held in a handicap chase at Navan last time; usually held up; effective 2m, yet to prove stamina for further; needs more but could yet improve for top Irish trainer.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 16 | 2 | 2 | 12.5% | |
| Chase | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 6 | 2 | 1 | 33.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 23 | 3 | 2 | 13% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Keith Donoghue | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16.7% |
| T | G P Cromwell | 16 | 2 | 2 | 12.5% |
Hung under pressure but returned to form beaten a length off a 1lb lower mark here last time; effective 2m, acts on soft and good; needs more but likes it here.
He has won a hurdle race and two chases from 2m to 2m 1f on good and soft ground. Beaten 1l by Dance Thief when second of 5 at 11-4 on his latest outing in a chase over this course and distance (soft) last month. Has won at Ayr and Kelso this season.
Hung under pressure but returned to form beaten a length off a 1lb lower mark here last time; effective 2m, acts on soft and good; needs more but likes it here.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 17 | 3 | 4 | 17.7% | |
| Chase | 7 | 2 | 1 | 28.6% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 7 | 2 | 2 | 28.6% |
| C | Course | 8 | 2 | 2 | 25% |
| D | Distance | 12 | 2 | 3 | 16.7% |
| G | Similar Going | 15 | 2 | 4 | 13.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T & H) | 13 | 3 | 4 | 23.1% |
| HG | Hood | 14 | 3 | 4 | 21.4% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Bruce Lynn | 16 | 3 | 4 | 18.8% |
| T | N W Alexander | 17 | 3 | 4 | 17.7% |
Made too much use of up in class when only sixth at Carlisle latest; effective 2m, acts on soft and good; progressive over hurdles and fences until latest, mark may be high enough.
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m and 2m 1f on good and soft ground. Well beaten at 7-1 behind Marty Mcfly when sixth of 12 on his latest outing in a chase at Carlisle over 2m (good to soft) last month. Has won twice at Sedgefield this season.
Made too much use of up in class when only sixth at Carlisle latest; effective 2m, acts on soft and good; progressive over hurdles and fences until latest, mark may be high enough.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 13 | 2 | 1 | 15.4% | |
| Chase | 6 | 1 | 0 | 16.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 8 | 1 | 1 | 12.5% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T only) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Charlie Maggs | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | P Neville | 13 | 2 | 1 | 15.4% |
MARTY MCFLY goes from strength to strength over fences, winning four in a row with the latest of those by three lengths at Carlisle, and another 7lb from the handicapper may not stop him. The Grafter is a big danger as he looks to keep his unbeaten record over the larger obstacles after an easy win at Newcastle. He can enter the reckoning along with Throatlash and C&D winner Ballyfort.
A competitive chase featuring several progressive types. Marty Mcfly is on a five-timer and it couldn't be put past him to complete it despite having taken a 7lb rise, but THE GRAFTER is only two starts into his winning run - making it 2-2 over fences with another good win at Newcastle last time - and he looks capable of defying a 7lb rise of his own. Throatlash came down late bidding for a four-timer at Haydock last time and he still appeals as being on a fair mark if none the worse for his spill. Risk De Pluie ran like a horse with more to offer when runner-up at Chepstow last time and he can't be ruled out either.
Still in contention when unseated in a maiden hurdle at Sedgefield latest; returning from a break; effective around 2m, acts on soft and good; good chance in this.
Placed in two hurdle races and a NH flat race from seven starts. Unseated rider when 15-8 at Sedgefield over 2m 1f (good to soft) in a maiden hurdle race won by Gintime in December last year on his latest outing.
Still in contention when unseated in a maiden hurdle at Sedgefield latest; returning from a break; effective around 2m, acts on soft and good; good chance in this.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Theo Gillard | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| T | D McCain Jnr | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
Ran to form when 13l third in a maiden hurdle at Doncaster most recent run; effective 2m-2m5f on good to soft and heavy; consistent in short career, surely capable of better.
A winner of a point-to-point at 3m on good to soft ground. Third of 8 behind Leader Crik beaten 13l at 5-2 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Doncaster over 2m 3f (soft) in February.
Ran to form when 13l third in a maiden hurdle at Doncaster most recent run; effective 2m-2m5f on good to soft and heavy; consistent in short career, surely capable of better.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Callum Pritchard | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | B Pauling | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
Didn't quite see out when 2m4f on soft when fourth beaten 17l in a maiden hurdle here latest; off a short-break; effective 2m1f-2m4f, acts on soft and yielding; capable of better yet.
Yet to place in three starts. Finished 18l behind Apache Tribe when fourth of 9 at 7-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race here over 2m 4f (soft) in February.
Didn't quite see out when 2m4f on soft when fourth beaten 17l in a maiden hurdle here latest; off a short-break; effective 2m1f-2m4f, acts on soft and yielding; capable of better yet.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T only) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | J J Slevin | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | S R B Crawford | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Improved, appreciating stiff test when second beaten 1/2l in a novice hurdle here latest; off a short-break; effective 2m, acts on soft and good; may get bit further.
Placed in a hurdle race and a NH flat race from seven starts. Beaten 1/2l by Next Twist when second of 5 at 28-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (soft) in February, his only placing from 7 starts.
Improved, appreciating stiff test when second beaten 1/2l in a novice hurdle here latest; off a short-break; effective 2m, acts on soft and good; may get bit further.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | P W Wadge | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | L Russell & M Scudamore | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
Confirmed debut promise when second beaten a short-head in an Amateurs' bumper here latest; off a short-break; effective at 2m on soft and good to soft; strong chance in this.
Placed in two NH flat races from two starts. Beaten a short head by Jardin De Tunis when second of 4 at 13-8jt-fav on his latest outing in a NH flat race here over 2m (soft) in February.
Confirmed debut promise when second beaten a short-head in an Amateurs' bumper here latest; off a short-break; effective at 2m on soft and good to soft; strong chance in this.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hurdle | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | S Bowen | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | O Murphy | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Outpaced, needed run on hurdles debut when fourth beaten 26l in a novice hurdle at Ludlow latest; off a short-break; effective at 2m on a sound surface; plenty to prove.
Placed in a point-to-point from three starts. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Burano Murano when fourth of 7 on his hurdling debut at Ludlow over 2m (good to soft) in February.
Outpaced, needed run on hurdles debut when fourth beaten 26l in a novice hurdle at Ludlow latest; off a short-break; effective at 2m on a sound surface; plenty to prove.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Similar Going | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | J J Burke | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | A Ralph | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Pulled up in a maiden hurdle at Hexham latest; all to prove for now.
Unplaced in all four starts. Pulled up at the last when 400-1 at Hexham over 2m 4f (soft) in a maiden hurdle race won by Maiori last month on her latest outing.
Pulled up in a maiden hurdle at Hexham latest; all to prove for now.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Similar Going | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Callum Bewley | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | I A Duncan | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Made too much use of when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Carlisle most recent; effective around 2m on soft and good; in good form until latest.
Placed in two hurdle races from six NH starts. Beaten 17l behind National Question at 5-1 when 9th of 11 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Carlisle over 2m 1f (good to soft) last month.
Made too much use of when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Carlisle most recent; effective around 2m on soft and good; in good form until latest.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 10 | 2 | 4 | 20% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 17 | 2 | 6 | 11.8% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | H Cobden | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | D Pipe | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
Point-to-point winner Dropematthestation has his first start following wind surgery and he could go well if that brings improvement, but he will need to step up to get the better of LIRION. Olly Murphy's gelding was only beaten a short head here in a bumper in February and this looks to be a suitable opportunity on his hurdling debut. Bohemond Antioch was unlucky when unseating last time and may gain some compensation.
Linalene has the experience and arguably sets the standard, finishing an improved second over C&D last time, but LIRION has the greater potential now hurdling and he's taken to get off the mark. Runner-up on both starts in bumpers, including here last time, he's from a good yard and has the assistane of Sean Bowen. Third choice is Green Angel, who didn't last 2m4f here last time but retains potential back at this trip.
Jumped boldly, returned to form down in class under aggressive ride when beaten 2l off a 1lb lower mark at Newbury last time; effective 2m4f-3m, acts on good to soft and good; good chance here with capable rider.
Has won three hurdle races, two NH flat races, three chases and a point-to-point from 1m 7f to 3m on ground varying from good to soft. Beaten 1 3/4l by Prairie Wolf when second of 7 at 5-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Newbury over 2m 4f (good to soft) last month. Has won at Newbury and Fontwell this season.
Jumped boldly, returned to form down in class under aggressive ride when beaten 2l off a 1lb lower mark at Newbury last time; effective 2m4f-3m, acts on good to soft and good; good chance here with capable rider.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 18 | 6 | 4 | 33.3% | |
| Chase | 11 | 3 | 3 | 27.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 6 | 1 | 3 | 16.7% |
| G | Similar Going | 14 | 6 | 3 | 42.9% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 20 | 8 | 4 | 40% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 2 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 33.3% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Jay Tidball | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | P F Nicholls | 10 | 3 | 2 | 30% |
Made too much use of when fourth beaten 21l off 141 last time, same mark here; effective 2m4f-3m, wants decent ground; better than showed latest.
He has won two hurdle races and a chase from 2m 4f to 2m 5f on good and good to soft ground. Well beaten at 5-6fav behind Teddy Blue when fourth of 7 on his latest outing in a chase at Kempton over 2m 4f (good) last month.
Made too much use of when fourth beaten 21l off 141 last time, same mark here; effective 2m4f-3m, wants decent ground; better than showed latest.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 9 | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | |
| Chase | 5 | 1 | 0 | 20% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 3 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
| G | Similar Going | 6 | 2 | 2 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 11 | 3 | 3 | 27.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16.7% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | N de Boinville | 9 | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| T | N J Henderson | 10 | 3 | 2 | 30% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
Far too free, found little after bad error when down the field in Ultima Handicap Chase at Cheltenham most recent; enjoys making it; effective 3m, acts on soft and good to soft; drop in trip an interesting move.
Winner of a hurdle race, three chases and a point-to-point from 2m 3f to 3m 1f on good to soft and soft ground. Well beaten at 7-1 behind Johnnywho when 13th of 22 on his latest outing in a chase at Cheltenham over 3m 1f (good to soft) last month.
Far too free, found little after bad error when down the field in Ultima Handicap Chase at Cheltenham most recent; enjoys making it; effective 3m, acts on soft and good to soft; drop in trip an interesting move.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 12 | 4 | 1 | 33.3% | |
| Chase | 9 | 3 | 0 | 33.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| C | Course | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 13 | 4 | 1 | 30.8% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 14 | 5 | 1 | 35.7% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | D R Fox | 11 | 3 | 0 | 27.3% |
| T | L Russell & M Scudamore | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Improved up in trip when landing a Betfair Exchange Handicap Chase by a head off a 5lb lower mark at Cheltenham last time; off a short-break; effective 2m3f-2m5f, acts on heavy and good to soft; in good form and should go well back from a break.
Winner of three hurdle races and three chases from 2m to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. A winner at 12-1 in a chase at Cheltenham over 2m 5f (soft) on his latest outing in January, beating Jagwar by a head.
Improved up in trip when landing a Betfair Exchange Handicap Chase by a head off a 5lb lower mark at Cheltenham last time; off a short-break; effective 2m3f-2m5f, acts on heavy and good to soft; in good form and should go well back from a break.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 17 | 6 | 7 | 35.3% | |
| Chase | 8 | 3 | 3 | 37.5% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 19 | 6 | 9 | 31.6% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 16 | 5 | 7 | 31.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | James Davies | 6 | 2 | 3 | 33.3% |
| T | N J Hawke | 19 | 6 | 9 | 31.6% |
Didn't stay down the field in a handicap chase at Cheltenham most recent; effective 2m4f, acts on soft and good; veteran has been inconsistent of late and is below last win mark now.
Winner of two hurdle races and three chases from 2m to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to soft. Well beaten at 40-1 behind Ask Brewster when 15th of 23 on his latest outing in a chase at Cheltenham over 3m 2f (good) last month.
Didn't stay down the field in a handicap chase at Cheltenham most recent; effective 2m4f, acts on soft and good; veteran has been inconsistent of late and is below last win mark now.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 34 | 5 | 6 | 14.7% | |
| Chase | 30 | 3 | 6 | 10% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20% |
| G | Similar Going | 24 | 4 | 5 | 16.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T & P) | 17 | 2 | 4 | 11.8% |
| HG | Cheek Pieces | 17 | 2 | 4 | 11.8% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 20% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 23 | 2 | 5 | 8.7% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | H Cobden | 17 | 2 | 2 | 11.8% |
| T | P F Nicholls | 28 | 3 | 5 | 10.7% |
Found little when 13th beaten 30l off 133 last time, 1lb lower here; effective 2m-3m, acts on soft and good to soft; mark demands more.
Winner of four hurdle races and a chase from 2m to 2m 7f on good to soft and soft ground. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Madara when 13th of 23 on his latest outing in a chase at Cheltenham over 2m 4f (good to soft) last month.
Found little when 13th beaten 30l off 133 last time, 1lb lower here; effective 2m-3m, acts on soft and good to soft; mark demands more.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 22 | 5 | 3 | 22.7% | |
| Chase | 8 | 1 | 1 | 12.5% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 19 | 4 | 3 | 21.1% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 10 | 2 | 2 | 20% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 2 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Jonjo O'Neill Jr. | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Jonjo & A J O'Neill | 11 | 2 | 2 | 18.2% |
Yard won this last year; ran to form but unsuited by way race developed having been poorly placed to challenge when beaten 8l in Ladbrokes Trophy Handicap Chase at Kempton last time; trainer in form; off a short-break; effective 2m4f-3m, acts on soft and good; in form and go well again.
He has won two chases and a point-to-point from 2m 4f to 3m on good and soft ground. Finished 8l behind Lookaway when sixth of 13 at 7-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Kempton over 3m (good to soft) in February.
Yard won this last year; ran to form but unsuited by way race developed having been poorly placed to challenge when beaten 8l in Ladbrokes Trophy Handicap Chase at Kempton last time; trainer in form; off a short-break; effective 2m4f-3m, acts on soft and good; in form and go well again.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 14 | 2 | 7 | 14.3% | |
| Chase | 9 | 2 | 3 | 22.2% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 11 | 1 | 6 | 9.1% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T & P) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Cheek Pieces | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Harry Skelton | 13 | 2 | 6 | 15.4% |
| T | Dan Skelton | 14 | 2 | 7 | 14.3% |
Unsuited by way race developed but never threatened when sixth beaten 17l off 126 last time, same mark here; effective 2m4f, doesn't get 3m, acts on soft and good; generally consistent veteran.
Has won three hurdle races and seven chases from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to heavy. Finished 17l behind Outlaw Peter when sixth of 17 at 22-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Haydock over 2m 4f (good) earlier this month.
Unsuited by way race developed but never threatened when sixth beaten 17l off 126 last time, same mark here; effective 2m4f, doesn't get 3m, acts on soft and good; generally consistent veteran.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 38 | 10 | 8 | 26.3% | |
| Chase | 29 | 7 | 5 | 24.1% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 5 | 3 | 1 | 60% |
| C | Course | 11 | 5 | 2 | 45.5% |
| D | Distance | 14 | 5 | 4 | 35.7% |
| G | Similar Going | 32 | 9 | 7 | 28.1% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T & H) | 12 | 3 | 2 | 25% |
| HG | Hood | 34 | 10 | 5 | 29.4% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 2 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Bruce Lynn | 28 | 9 | 4 | 32.1% |
| T | N W Alexander | 40 | 10 | 8 | 25% |
Outpaced and never threatened when comfortably held in a handicap chase at Kelso last time; effective around 2m, acts on soft; interesting upped in trip.
He has won a hurdle race and two chases at 2m on good to soft and soft ground. Finished 18l behind Doyen Du Bar when sixth of 8 at 11-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Kelso over 2m 1f (good to soft) in February.
Outpaced and never threatened when comfortably held in a handicap chase at Kelso last time; effective around 2m, acts on soft; interesting upped in trip.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 12 | 3 | 2 | 25% | |
| Chase | 6 | 2 | 1 | 33.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| C | Course | 9 | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 13 | 3 | 2 | 23.1% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 7 | 2 | 1 | 28.6% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | P W Wadge | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | L Russell & M Scudamore | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Hoe Joly Smoke has his first start after wind surgery and may well feature for Dan Skelton's yard. Donnacha landed a competitive contest at Cheltenham in January and could have a say in the outcome, but TWINJETS makes most appeal. Paul Nicholls' top weight bounced back with a creditable second at Newbury last month and, given the third has subsequently boosted that form, the son of Jet Away looks set to make another bold bid.
A good-quality handicap chase that can go to MYRETOWN, who hasn't run over a trip this short since December 2024 - he ran out an easy winner on that occasion. He hasn't been getting home this season over further and was disappointing in his bid to retain his Ultima crown last time, but he still appeals as being on a good mark if the shorter distance works in his favour. Califet En Vol is better than she showed at Kempton last time and could yet have a bigger effort in him from this sort of mark. He rates the danger, although Donnacha was last seen beating Jagwar at Cheltenham in January and could be well handicapped off 5lb higher. Twinjets can't be ruled out either although might not be as well handicapped as others.
Outclassed up in grade when comfortably held in National Spirit Hurdle (Grade 2) last time; off a short-break; effective 2m4f-2m7f, acts with cut; in fair form until latest and not ruled out back in a handicap.
He has won three hurdle races from 2m to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Well beaten at 7-1 behind Potters Charm when last of 5 on his latest outing in a Grade 2 hurdle race in the Group 2 Star Sports National Spirit Hurdle at Fontwell over 2m 3f (heavy) in February.
Outclassed up in grade when comfortably held in National Spirit Hurdle (Grade 2) last time; off a short-break; effective 2m4f-2m7f, acts with cut; in fair form until latest and not ruled out back in a handicap.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 16 | 3 | 4 | 18.8% | |
| Hurdle | 15 | 3 | 4 | 20% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| C | Course | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| G | Similar Going | 17 | 3 | 5 | 17.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T & P) | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16.7% |
| HG | Cheek Pieces | 7 | 1 | 1 | 14.3% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Rian Corcoran | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| T | D Pipe | 17 | 3 | 5 | 17.7% |
Every chance, ran to form when fourth beaten 13l in Kingsfurze Novice Hurdle (Grade 3) at Naas latest; effective at 2m1f, acts on soft; bit to prove back in a handicap.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 1f on soft and yielding ground. Finished 13l behind Le Labo when fourth of 5 at 16-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 3 hurdle race in the Group 3 BAR 1 Betting Kingsfurze Novice Hurdle at Naas over 2m (soft - heavy) last month.
Every chance, ran to form when fourth beaten 13l in Kingsfurze Novice Hurdle (Grade 3) at Naas latest; effective at 2m1f, acts on soft; bit to prove back in a handicap.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 8 | 2 | 1 | 25% | |
| Hurdle | 8 | 2 | 1 | 25% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 9 | 2 | 1 | 22.2% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (H only) | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | J J Slevin | 5 | 2 | 1 | 40% |
| T | S R B Crawford | 9 | 2 | 1 | 22.2% |
Won this last year; outpaced, unsuited by tactics when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Bangor-on-Dee latest; enjoys making it; effective 2m-2m4f on soft and good; in poor form but is on a good mark.
Winner of four hurdle races and two chases from 2m to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to soft - heavy. Well beaten at 11-1 behind Static when last of 7 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Bangor-on-Dee over 2m 4f (good) last month.
Won this last year; outpaced, unsuited by tactics when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Bangor-on-Dee latest; enjoys making it; effective 2m-2m4f on soft and good; in poor form but is on a good mark.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 21 | 6 | 3 | 28.6% | |
| Hurdle | 16 | 4 | 3 | 25% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| C | Course | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| D | Distance | 4 | 2 | 1 | 50% |
| G | Similar Going | 17 | 4 | 4 | 23.5% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 22 | 6 | 4 | 27.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 2 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 8 | 1 | 0 | 12.5% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | S Bowen | 9 | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| T | O Murphy | 17 | 5 | 3 | 29.4% |
Travelled, ran to form after wind op, late error costly when runner-up at Newbury last time; usually held up; effective 2m-2m4f on soft and good; progressive and can go well back in a handicap.
He has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 4f on soft ground. Beaten 3/4l by Le Frimeur when second of 8 at 13-8fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Newbury over 2m 4f (good to soft) last month. Has won at Ascot and Hereford this season.
Travelled, ran to form after wind op, late error costly when runner-up at Newbury last time; usually held up; effective 2m-2m4f on soft and good; progressive and can go well back in a handicap.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 7 | 2 | 5 | 28.6% | |
| Hurdle | 7 | 2 | 5 | 28.6% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 8 | 3 | 5 | 37.5% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 3 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Lorcan Williams | 6 | 2 | 4 | 33.3% |
| T | J Scott | 8 | 3 | 5 | 37.5% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
Did plenty early when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Kelso most recent; in good form prior; effective around 2m, acts on soft and good; useful and consistent until latest.
He has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 1f on ground varying from good to soft. Well beaten at 3-1fav behind Captain Hugo when 9th of 17 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kelso over 2m (good to soft) in February. Has won at Kelso and Bangor-on-Dee this season.
Did plenty early when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Kelso most recent; in good form prior; effective around 2m, acts on soft and good; useful and consistent until latest.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 6 | 2 | 2 | 33.3% | |
| Hurdle | 6 | 2 | 2 | 33.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 8 | 2 | 2 | 25% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 9 | 3 | 2 | 33.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Sam Twiston-Davies | 4 | 1 | 2 | 25% |
| T | Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies | 9 | 3 | 2 | 33.3% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
Yard has won 2 of last 5 runnings of race; improved again when winning at Musselburgh last time; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on soft and good to soft; steadily progressive, good record here and should go well again.
He has won three hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 4f on good to soft and soft ground. A winner at 11-2 in a hurdle race at Musselburgh over 2m 4f (good to soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Killycarn by 2 3/4l. Has won 3 times this season.
Yard has won 2 of last 5 runnings of race; improved again when winning at Musselburgh last time; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on soft and good to soft; steadily progressive, good record here and should go well again.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 6 | 3 | 1 | 50% | |
| Hurdle | 6 | 3 | 1 | 50% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 3 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 8 | 4 | 1 | 50% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (H only) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | C O'Farrell | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| T | A M Thomson | 7 | 3 | 1 | 42.9% |
Improved up in trip landing a handicap by 4l off a 7lb lower mark at Doncaster last time; effective 2m-2m4f, decent ground suits; progressive, bit more to come.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 5f on good to soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 5-2fav at Doncaster over 2m 5f (good to soft) last month, beating Joltin N Jiving by 4l.
Improved up in trip landing a handicap by 4l off a 7lb lower mark at Doncaster last time; effective 2m-2m4f, decent ground suits; progressive, bit more to come.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 6 | 2 | 3 | 33.3% | |
| Hurdle | 5 | 2 | 2 | 40% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| D | Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| G | Similar Going | 5 | 2 | 2 | 40% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 7 | 2 | 4 | 28.6% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Danny McMenamin | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| T | N G Richards | 5 | 2 | 2 | 40% |
Below form back down in trip in a handicap hurdle at Kelso most recent; in good form prior; effective 2m4f, suited by sound surface; bounce back needed.
Has won six hurdle races and two point-to-points from 2m 3f to 3m on ground varying from good to yielding - soft. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Captain Hugo when 13th of 17 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kelso over 2m (good to soft) in February.
Below form back down in trip in a handicap hurdle at Kelso most recent; in good form prior; effective 2m4f, suited by sound surface; bounce back needed.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 18 | 6 | 1 | 33.3% | |
| Hurdle | 18 | 6 | 1 | 33.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| C | Course | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| D | Distance | 5 | 3 | 0 | 60% |
| G | Similar Going | 15 | 4 | 1 | 26.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 16 | 5 | 1 | 31.3% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 2 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 25% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 7 | 1 | 1 | 14.3% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | P W Wadge | 15 | 5 | 1 | 33.3% |
| T | L Russell & M Scudamore | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20% |
Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Haydock latest; effective 2m-2m2f, acts with cut; Listed-placed in France, surely better than shown on latest run.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 1f on good to soft ground. Pulled up having jumped the last when 16-1 at Haydock over 2m 5f (good) in a hurdle race won by George's Lad earlier this month on his latest outing. Has won at Newcastle and Southwell this season.
Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Haydock latest; effective 2m-2m2f, acts with cut; Listed-placed in France, surely better than shown on latest run.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 5 | 2 | 2 | 40% | |
| Hurdle | 5 | 2 | 2 | 40% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 5 | 2 | 2 | 40% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Non Runner | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | S Allwood | 4 | 2 | 1 | 50% |
Ran to form back down in trip, pulling clear with winner late beaten 1 1/4l off a 3lb lower mark at Uttoxeter last time; trainer in form; effective 2m4f-2m7f, acts on soft and good to soft; in good form, remain competitive.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 5f and 2m 7f on good to soft ground. Beaten 1 1/4l by Wellington Arch when second of 14 at 4-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Uttoxeter over 2m 4f (soft) last month.
Ran to form back down in trip, pulling clear with winner late beaten 1 1/4l off a 3lb lower mark at Uttoxeter last time; trainer in form; effective 2m4f-2m7f, acts on soft and good to soft; in good form, remain competitive.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 6 | 2 | 3 | 33.3% | |
| Hurdle | 6 | 2 | 3 | 33.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| G | Similar Going | 6 | 2 | 3 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 7 | 2 | 4 | 28.6% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Thomas Bellamy | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | Ben Clarke | 6 | 2 | 3 | 33.3% |
Did it easily, improved again when winning a novice hurdle at Kelso by 9l last time; effective over 2m-2m5f, acts on soft and good to soft; steadily progressing and should remain competitive.
He has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 5f on good to soft and soft ground. A winner at 7-4 in a hurdle race at Kelso over 2m 5f (good to soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Rememberthename by 9l. Has won twice at Kelso this season.
Did it easily, improved again when winning a novice hurdle at Kelso by 9l last time; effective over 2m-2m5f, acts on soft and good to soft; steadily progressing and should remain competitive.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 6 | 2 | 4 | 33.3% | |
| Hurdle | 6 | 2 | 4 | 33.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100% |
| G | Similar Going | 7 | 3 | 4 | 42.9% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 7 | 3 | 4 | 42.9% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Jack Power | 5 | 3 | 2 | 60% |
| T | L Russell & M Scudamore | 4 | 2 | 2 | 50% |
Too much to do having been forced to switch, ran to form appreciating step up in trip beaten 2 1/2l off a 2lb lower mark at Kelso last time; effective 2m-2m4f; mark looks fair.
He has won a hurdle race, a NH flat race and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to soft. Finished 2 1/2l behind Speiriuil when fourth of 14 at 4-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kelso over 2m 5f (good to soft) last month.
Too much to do having been forced to switch, ran to form appreciating step up in trip beaten 2 1/2l off a 2lb lower mark at Kelso last time; effective 2m-2m4f; mark looks fair.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 7 | 1 | 1 | 14.3% | |
| Hurdle | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 7 | 1 | 1 | 14.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 11 | 3 | 3 | 27.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Jamie Hamilton | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | Ruth Jefferson | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
Too much to do back down in trip well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter latest; effective 2m4f-3m on soft and good; not in the same form since layoff.
He has won two hurdle races and a point-to-point from 2m 3f to 3m on good and good to soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 15l behind Wellington Arch at 14-1 when seventh of 14 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Uttoxeter over 2m 4f (soft) last month.
Too much to do back down in trip well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter latest; effective 2m4f-3m on soft and good; not in the same form since layoff.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 13 | 2 | 0 | 15.4% | |
| Hurdle | 13 | 2 | 0 | 15.4% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| G | Similar Going | 12 | 2 | 0 | 16.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (P only) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Conor Ring | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Mrs C Williams | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Didn't see race out when 11l third in a novice hurdle at Carlisle most recent run; off a short-break; effective 2m-2m5f, acts on soft and good; needs to conserve energy over this trip.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on good to soft ground. Third of 10 behind Johnny's Jury beaten 11l at 9-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Carlisle over 2m 1f (soft) in February.
Didn't see race out when 11l third in a novice hurdle at Carlisle most recent run; off a short-break; effective 2m-2m5f, acts on soft and good; needs to conserve energy over this trip.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 12 | 1 | 5 | 8.3% | |
| Hurdle | 12 | 1 | 5 | 8.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 11 | 1 | 5 | 9.1% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 9 | 1 | 4 | 11.1% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Alan Doyle | 9 | 1 | 4 | 11.1% |
| T | L Russell & M Scudamore | 5 | 1 | 3 | 20% |
SANILAM goes from strength to strength over timber and won nicely at Musselburgh last month. That was also his handicap debut, so it's plausible to expect further improvement from Sandy Thomson's charge and he looks one to keep on the right side of. Came From Nowhere arrives in fine fettle, having just missed out on a hat-trick when runner-up at Newbury, while last year's winner The Four Sixes is worth a second look off a 5lb lower mark.
Last year's winner The Four Sixes can't be ruled out even though he's been in poor form, with his mark being lower than 12 months ago, but CAME FROM NOWHERE has been on a roll and there was little wrong with his Newbury second last time, even though failing to complete the hat-trick. That was his first run since a wind op and a late error proved costly. A Perfect Day is another who has been in good form and remains competitively weighted, so he's third choice, although there's more to come still from Saracen Beau, who scored off 7lb lower at Doncaster last time.
Yard has won 2 of last 5 runnings of race; never put into the race following wind op when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter most recent; effective 2m4f-3m; capable of better than has shown recently.
He has won two hurdle races, a chase and a point-to-point from 2m 3f to 3m 1f on good to soft and heavy ground. Beaten 20l behind Doughmore Bay at 28-1 when 9th of 17 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Uttoxeter over 2m 7f (soft) last month.
Yard has won 2 of last 5 runnings of race; never put into the race following wind op when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter most recent; effective 2m4f-3m; capable of better than has shown recently.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 10 | 3 | 3 | 30% | |
| Hurdle | 7 | 2 | 3 | 28.6% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 10 | 3 | 3 | 30% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (P only) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 33.3% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Harry Skelton | 5 | 2 | 1 | 40% |
| T | Dan Skelton | 6 | 2 | 1 | 33.3% |
Travelled but outstayed late up in trip, still came clear with progressive rival when beaten 3 1/4l off a 3lb lower mark at Wetherby last time; off a short-break; effective 2m-2m5f, acts on soft and good to soft; consistent, thereabouts once more.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m 1f and 2m 4f on good to soft ground. Beaten 3 1/2l by Blue Carpet when second of 10 at 2-1fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Wetherby over 3m (soft) in February.
Travelled but outstayed late up in trip, still came clear with progressive rival when beaten 3 1/4l off a 3lb lower mark at Wetherby last time; off a short-break; effective 2m-2m5f, acts on soft and good to soft; consistent, thereabouts once more.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 6 | 1 | 5 | 16.7% | |
| Hurdle | 6 | 1 | 5 | 16.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 8 | 2 | 6 | 25% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 8 | 2 | 6 | 25% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 25% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | S Bowen | 8 | 2 | 6 | 25% |
| T | O Murphy | 8 | 2 | 6 | 25% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
Pulled up in a handicap chase at Newcastle latest; second run after wind op; off a short-break; effective 2m4f-3m, needs some give; form has tailed off over fences and this mark is fair back hurdling.
Winner of two hurdle races, two chases and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to soft to soft - heavy. Pulled up at the 17th when 25-1 at Newcastle over 4m 1f (good to soft) in a chase won by Anglers Crag in February on his latest outing.
Pulled up in a handicap chase at Newcastle latest; second run after wind op; off a short-break; effective 2m4f-3m, needs some give; form has tailed off over fences and this mark is fair back hurdling.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 18 | 4 | 4 | 22.2% | |
| Hurdle | 8 | 2 | 4 | 25% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 4 | 1 | 3 | 25% |
| C | Course | 6 | 2 | 3 | 33.3% |
| D | Distance | 8 | 2 | 3 | 25% |
| G | Similar Going | 17 | 4 | 4 | 23.5% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T & P) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| HG | Cheek Pieces | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 25% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 12 | 2 | 2 | 16.7% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Gregor Walkingshaw | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| T | L Russell & M Scudamore | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
Raced lazily, below form up in class when well beaten in Betfair 'National Hunt' Novices' Handicap Hurdle Final at Sandown latest; in good form prior; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on soft and good; worth another chance in handicaps.
He has won two hurdle races and a point-to-point from 2m 5f to 3m on soft ground. Well beaten at 22-1 behind Scorpio Rising when eighth of 17 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Sandown over 2m 4f (soft) last month. Has won at Hereford and Huntingdon this season.
Raced lazily, below form up in class when well beaten in Betfair 'National Hunt' Novices' Handicap Hurdle Final at Sandown latest; in good form prior; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on soft and good; worth another chance in handicaps.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 4 | 2 | 1 | 50% | |
| Hurdle | 4 | 2 | 1 | 50% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| G | Similar Going | 5 | 2 | 1 | 40% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 9 | 3 | 2 | 33.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Thomas Bellamy | 4 | 2 | 0 | 50% |
| T | K C Bailey | 7 | 2 | 2 | 28.6% |
Improved up in trip on better ground when landing a handicap by 2l off a 4lb lower mark at Wetherby last time; effective 2m3f-3m, acts on heavy and good; in form, unexposed as a stayer.
He has won two hurdle races and two point-to-points from 2m 3f to 3m on ground varying from good to firm to soft. A winner at 4-1 in a hurdle race at Wetherby over 3m (good) on his latest outing last month, beating American Mike by 1 3/4l. Has won 3 times this season.
Improved up in trip on better ground when landing a handicap by 2l off a 4lb lower mark at Wetherby last time; effective 2m3f-3m, acts on heavy and good; in form, unexposed as a stayer.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 6 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% | |
| Hurdle | 6 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 7 | 3 | 1 | 42.9% |
| G | Similar Going | 5 | 1 | 0 | 20% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 11 | 4 | 1 | 36.4% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | R P McLernon | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | S England | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
Won this last year; pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Doncaster latest; effective 2m4f-3m; up against it on recent evidence.
He has won three hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 3m on good and good to soft ground. Pulled up 2 out when 28-1 at Doncaster over 3m (good to soft) in a hurdle race won by Jakar Du Moulin last month on his latest outing.
Won this last year; pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Doncaster latest; effective 2m4f-3m; up against it on recent evidence.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 13 | 3 | 2 | 23.1% | |
| Hurdle | 11 | 3 | 2 | 27.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| C | Course | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| D | Distance | 5 | 2 | 0 | 40% |
| G | Similar Going | 9 | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T & P) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Cheek Pieces | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 16.7% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 6 | 1 | 0 | 16.7% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Sam Twiston-Davies | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | D Killahena & G McPherson | 13 | 3 | 2 | 23.1% |
Pulled up in Ultima Handicap Chase at Cheltenham latest; effective 2m4f-3m, suited by decent ground; mark stiff and needs more.
He has won a hurdle race and three chases from 2m 4f to 3m on ground varying from good to soft. Pulled up 4 out when 66-1 at Cheltenham over 3m 1f (good to soft) in a chase won by Johnnywho last month on his latest outing.
Pulled up in Ultima Handicap Chase at Cheltenham latest; effective 2m4f-3m, suited by decent ground; mark stiff and needs more.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 24 | 4 | 5 | 16.7% | |
| Hurdle | 7 | 1 | 1 | 14.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 5 | 2 | 2 | 40% |
| G | Similar Going | 18 | 3 | 3 | 16.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 19 | 4 | 5 | 21.1% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | J J Burke | 7 | 2 | 3 | 28.6% |
| T | H Morrison | 12 | 3 | 4 | 25% |
May have found ground a bit quick down the field in a handicap hurdle at Kempton most recent; since undergone a wind op and tongue-tied first time; off a short-break; effective 2m1f, acts with cut; showed useful form in France, must bounce back.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 1f on heavy ground. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Iberico Lord when 12th of 15 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kempton over 2m 5f (good) in January. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time.
May have found ground a bit quick down the field in a handicap hurdle at Kempton most recent; since undergone a wind op and tongue-tied first time; off a short-break; effective 2m1f, acts with cut; showed useful form in France, must bounce back.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% | |
| Hurdle | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T only) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Paul O'Brien | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | Harry Derham | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Returned to form up in trip when second beaten 5l in a handicap hurdle at Newbury latest; off a short-break; effective 2m2f-3m, acts on testing ground; fair mark on French form, should come on again.
He has won three hurdle races from 2m 1f to 2m 2f on soft and heavy ground, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 5l by A Pai De Nom when second of 9 at 14-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Newbury over 3m (heavy) in February.
Returned to form up in trip when second beaten 5l in a handicap hurdle at Newbury latest; off a short-break; effective 2m2f-3m, acts on testing ground; fair mark on French form, should come on again.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 14 | 3 | 5 | 21.4% | |
| Hurdle | 13 | 3 | 5 | 23.1% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 10 | 3 | 3 | 30% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T & B) | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| HG | Blinkers | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | James Bowen | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | N J Henderson | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
Ran to form but too much to do under much more conservative ride when fourth beaten 6 1/4l in a handicap hurdle here latest; off a short-break; effective 2m-3m; below par this term but hinted at better last twice, unexposed as a stayer.
He has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 1f on soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 6l behind Shoeshine Boy when fourth of 13 at 5-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (soft) in January.
Ran to form but too much to do under much more conservative ride when fourth beaten 6 1/4l in a handicap hurdle here latest; off a short-break; effective 2m-3m; below par this term but hinted at better last twice, unexposed as a stayer.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 10 | 2 | 1 | 20% | |
| Hurdle | 10 | 2 | 1 | 20% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| C | Course | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 11 | 3 | 1 | 27.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 11 | 3 | 1 | 27.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | P W Wadge | 8 | 3 | 1 | 37.5% |
| T | L Russell & M Scudamore | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Made too much use of when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Haydock latest; tongue-tie first time; effective 2m4f, just about gets 3m; bounce back needed.
He has won a hurdle race, a NH flat race and a chase from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to heavy. Beaten 17l behind Walden at 6-1 when seventh of 9 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Haydock over 3m (good) earlier this month.
Made too much use of when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Haydock latest; tongue-tie first time; effective 2m4f, just about gets 3m; bounce back needed.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 14 | 2 | 5 | 14.3% | |
| Hurdle | 8 | 1 | 5 | 12.5% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| C | Course | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| D | Distance | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 12 | 2 | 4 | 16.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T only) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 12.5% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 8 | 1 | 1 | 12.5% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | C O'Farrell | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | A M Thomson | 15 | 3 | 5 | 20% |
Too much to do, not given a hard time when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Down Royal latest; effective 2m-2m4f; point winner should be winning soon over hurdles but this is tough.
A winner of a point-to-point at 3m on yielding - soft ground. Beaten 13l behind Pat's Legacy at 14-1 when seventh of 19 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Down Royal over 2m 4f (yielding) last month.
Too much to do, not given a hard time when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Down Royal latest; effective 2m-2m4f; point winner should be winning soon over hurdles but this is tough.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| G | Similar Going | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T & H) | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| HG | Hood | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | J J Slevin | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| T | S R B Crawford | 5 | 1 | 2 | 20% |
Beaten 4l off this mark at Wetherby last time; effective 2m3f-3m, acts on soft and good to soft; consistent and more to come in handicaps.
Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point at 3m and 3m 1f on soft ground. Finished 4l behind Imperial Merlin when fourth of 10 at 11-4fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Wetherby over 3m (good to soft) last month.
Beaten 4l off this mark at Wetherby last time; effective 2m3f-3m, acts on soft and good to soft; consistent and more to come in handicaps.
| 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 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 6 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Jonjo O'Neill Jr. | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% |
| T | Jonjo & A J O'Neill | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
Taken on up front when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Plumpton last time; off a short-break; effective 3m, get even further; in modest form but handicapper is relenting.
He has won two hurdle races and a point-to-point from 2m 4f to 3m on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Finished 11l behind Good To Be Alive when fifth of 7 at 15-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Plumpton over 2m 4f (soft) in January. Having his first run for a new stable today.
Taken on up front when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Plumpton last time; off a short-break; effective 3m, get even further; in modest form but handicapper is relenting.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 17 | 2 | 4 | 11.8% | |
| Hurdle | 17 | 2 | 4 | 11.8% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 9 | 2 | 1 | 22.2% |
| G | Similar Going | 14 | 2 | 4 | 14.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (P only) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 12 | 1 | 2 | 8.3% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Conor Ring | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Mrs C Williams | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
Improved to get off the mark when winning a novice hurdle here by 6 1/2l last time; effective 2m-2m4f on soft and good to soft; more to come now handicapping up in trip.
A winner at 7-2 in a hurdle race here over 2m 4f (soft) on her latest outing last month, beating Roses All The Way by 7l.
Improved to get off the mark when winning a novice hurdle here by 6 1/2l last time; effective 2m-2m4f on soft and good to soft; more to come now handicapping up in trip.
| 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 | - | |
| C | Course | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| D | Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 4 | 1 | 2 | 25% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | D R Fox | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| T | L Russell & M Scudamore | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
Returned to form back up in trip on better ground landing a handicap by a short-head off a 3lb lower mark at Hereford last time; effective 2m4f-3m1f, acts on good to soft and good; consistent, unexposed as a stayer.
He has won four hurdle races from 2m to 3m 1f on good and good to soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 3-1fav at Hereford over 3m 1f (good) last month, beating Dwight K Schrute by a short head. Has won twice at Hereford this season.
Returned to form back up in trip on better ground landing a handicap by a short-head off a 3lb lower mark at Hereford last time; effective 2m4f-3m1f, acts on good to soft and good; consistent, unexposed as a stayer.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 15 | 4 | 3 | 26.7% | |
| Hurdle | 15 | 4 | 3 | 26.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 6 | 1 | 0 | 16.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 18 | 4 | 3 | 22.2% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Benjamin Macey | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| T | S Drinkwater | 4 | 2 | 0 | 50% |
Made too much use of when third beaten 15l off 104 last time, same mark here; off a short-break; effective 3m, suited by plenty of cut; still on fair mark, back in form.
Winner of seven hurdle races from 2m 7f to 3m 2f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Third of 9 behind Better Be Definite beaten 15l at 4-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (soft) in February. Has won twice at Ayr this season.
Made too much use of when third beaten 15l off 104 last time, same mark here; off a short-break; effective 3m, suited by plenty of cut; still on fair mark, back in form.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 37 | 7 | 12 | 18.9% | |
| Hurdle | 37 | 7 | 12 | 18.9% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 11 | 4 | 3 | 36.4% |
| C | Course | 11 | 4 | 3 | 36.4% |
| D | Distance | 17 | 4 | 4 | 23.5% |
| G | Similar Going | 37 | 7 | 12 | 18.9% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 16 | 5 | 3 | 31.3% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 25% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 12 | 2 | 2 | 16.7% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Sean Quinlan | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | D W Whillans | 39 | 7 | 12 | 18% |
ALENTEJO took a big step forward on his second outing for Nicky Henderson, chasing home the smart A Pai De Nom at Newbury, an effort that can be marked up as he reportedly struck into his left-fore leg and lost his left-fore shore. Off the same mark and entitled to improve further, he might be worth chancing in a competitive handicap. Woodland Park has had a frustrating but consistent season to date. Placed in all four starts since returning in November, he is likely to be in the shake-up once again, while Society Soldier and Kent De Thaix are others to keep an eye on.
Don Rafael is in form and still looks on a fair mark up 3lb for winning at Hereford, but this is more competitive than he's been used to and he definitely needs more. Let's instead go with ALENTEJO, who ran a much-improved race on his second run since arriving from France when runner-up at Newbury last time and promises to be even more effective on this less testing surface. The rock-solid Woodland Park ran right up to his best when tried over 3m last time and should have more to offer as a stayer, so he rates the danger, although a more waiting ride on Hawthorn Street can see him improve and he's still lightly raced enough to think he can rate a good bit higher yet.
Went clear with ease, improved again tried in a tongue-tie when landing a handicap by 19l off a 10lb lower mark at Newbury last time; trainer in form; effective around 2m4f, acts on soft and good to soft; progressive and good chance of hat-trick.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 4f and 2m 5f on good to soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 10-3jt-fav at Newbury over 2m 4f (good to soft) in February, beating Karma Police by 19l. Has also won at Kempton this season.
Went clear with ease, improved again tried in a tongue-tie when landing a handicap by 19l off a 10lb lower mark at Newbury last time; trainer in form; effective around 2m4f, acts on soft and good to soft; progressive and good chance of hat-trick.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 9 | 2 | 2 | 22.2% | |
| Hurdle | 9 | 2 | 2 | 22.2% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 7 | 2 | 2 | 28.6% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 22.2% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Aamilah Aswat | 5 | 2 | 0 | 40% |
| T | K C Bailey | 10 | 2 | 2 | 20% |
Up in trip, may not have stayed when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Windsor most recent; off a short-break; effective 2m-2m5f, acts on good, suited by cut; generally consistent and drop in trip might suit.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m and 2m 4f on soft and heavy ground. Well beaten at 6-1 behind Go To War when 9th of 15 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Windsor over 3m (soft) in January.
Up in trip, may not have stayed when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Windsor most recent; off a short-break; effective 2m-2m5f, acts on good, suited by cut; generally consistent and drop in trip might suit.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 8 | 1 | 3 | 12.5% | |
| Hurdle | 8 | 1 | 3 | 12.5% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| G | Similar Going | 9 | 2 | 3 | 22.2% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 10 | 2 | 4 | 20% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 40% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Tom Hutsby | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | O Murphy | 4 | 1 | 2 | 25% |
Made too much use of on ground more testing than ideal, ran well to a point when 12l third in a handicap hurdle at Fontwell most recent run; off a short-break; effective 2m-2m7f, acts on sound surface; back down to last win mark.
He has won three hurdle races from 2m to 2m 3f on good and good to soft ground. Third of 4 behind Bollin Thou beaten 12l at 18-5 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fontwell over 2m 6f (heavy) in February.
Made too much use of on ground more testing than ideal, ran well to a point when 12l third in a handicap hurdle at Fontwell most recent run; off a short-break; effective 2m-2m7f, acts on sound surface; back down to last win mark.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 13 | 3 | 4 | 23.1% | |
| Hurdle | 12 | 3 | 4 | 25% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 12 | 3 | 3 | 25% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T & P) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| HG | Cheek Pieces | 9 | 2 | 2 | 22.2% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 50% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 9 | 1 | 3 | 11.1% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Mr Lucas Murphy | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | P F Nicholls | 13 | 3 | 4 | 23.1% |
Back to best to easily get off the mark when winning a maiden hurdle at Southwell by 15l last time; effective 2m-2m3f on soft and good; more to come over hurdles now handicapping.
A winner at 5-2 in a maiden hurdle race at Southwell over 2m (soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Roland Garros by 15l.
Back to best to easily get off the mark when winning a maiden hurdle at Southwell by 15l last time; effective 2m-2m3f on soft and good; more to come over hurdles now handicapping.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% | |
| Hurdle | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Elliott England | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | B Pauling | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% |
Improved for cosy win, appreciating stiff track down in trip landing a handicap by 3 1/2l off a 14lb lower mark at Wexford last time; effective 2m-2m6f, acts on heavy and good; in form and can go well again.
A winner at 9-2 in a hurdle race at Wexford over 2m (soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Poppycon by 3 1/2l. He is wearing a hood for the first time.
Improved for cosy win, appreciating stiff track down in trip landing a handicap by 3 1/2l off a 14lb lower mark at Wexford last time; effective 2m-2m6f, acts on heavy and good; in form and can go well again.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 8 | 1 | 2 | 12.5% | |
| Hurdle | 8 | 1 | 2 | 12.5% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 5 | 1 | 2 | 20% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (H only) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Dylan Kidd | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | J C McConnell | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
Won this last year; below form in stronger contest when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Musselburgh last time; in good form prior; off a short-break; suited by 2m4f, acts on sound surface; consistent until latest, mark probably high enough.
He has won three hurdle races from 2m 4f to 2m 5f on good and good to soft ground. Finished 19l behind Speiriuil when fifth of 12 at 10-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Musselburgh over 2m 4f (good to soft) in February.
Won this last year; below form in stronger contest when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Musselburgh last time; in good form prior; off a short-break; suited by 2m4f, acts on sound surface; consistent until latest, mark probably high enough.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 18 | 3 | 7 | 16.7% | |
| Hurdle | 18 | 3 | 7 | 16.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| C | Course | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| D | Distance | 8 | 2 | 4 | 25% |
| G | Similar Going | 10 | 2 | 3 | 20% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 21 | 3 | 8 | 14.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 11.1% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Mr Harvey James | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | N G Richards | 21 | 3 | 8 | 14.3% |
Hampered and unseated before race developed at Wincanton last time; usually held up; effective 2m-2m3f; acts on heavy and good to soft; consistent hurdler, can again go well.
Successful in two hurdle races at 1m 7f on good to soft and heavy ground. Unseated rider when 85-40fav at Wincanton over 1m 7f (good) in a hurdle race won by Homme D'Un Soir last month on his latest outing. Has won at Wincanton and Leicester this season.
Hampered and unseated before race developed at Wincanton last time; usually held up; effective 2m-2m3f; acts on heavy and good to soft; consistent hurdler, can again go well.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 15 | 2 | 3 | 13.3% | |
| Hurdle | 14 | 2 | 3 | 14.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 10 | 2 | 2 | 20% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 17 | 2 | 3 | 11.8% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Oscar Palmer | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | S Hosie | 10 | 2 | 2 | 20% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
Ran to form beaten 2l off a 1lb lower mark at Wincanton last time; effective 2m-3m, acts on soft, good; easing in weights but unreliable and a tricky ride.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on heavy ground, but that win was over two years ago. Third of 10 behind Our Dylan beaten 2l at 8-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Wincanton over 3m 1f (good) last month.
Ran to form beaten 2l off a 1lb lower mark at Wincanton last time; effective 2m-3m, acts on soft, good; easing in weights but unreliable and a tricky ride.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 21 | 1 | 9 | 4.8% | |
| Hurdle | 21 | 1 | 9 | 4.8% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| C | Course | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 16 | 1 | 7 | 6.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 23 | 1 | 9 | 4.4% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 7.7% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 13 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Mr Jack Stenhouse | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | J W Mullins | 16 | 0 | 6 | 0% |
Back to best to get off the mark tried in cheekpieces landing a handicap by 5 1/2l off a 9lb lower mark at Newcastle last time; effective at around 2m, acts with cut; new mark asks more but has a chance still.
Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point at 2m 1f and 2m 4f on good to soft ground. A winner at 16-5 in a hurdle race at Newcastle over 2m 1f (good to soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Newport by 6l.
Back to best to get off the mark tried in cheekpieces landing a handicap by 5 1/2l off a 9lb lower mark at Newcastle last time; effective at around 2m, acts with cut; new mark asks more but has a chance still.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 9 | 1 | 0 | 11.1% | |
| Hurdle | 9 | 1 | 0 | 11.1% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 7 | 1 | 0 | 14.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Rian Corcoran | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | A Nicol | 5 | 1 | 0 | 20% |
Yard won this last year; too much to do back from break, ran roughly to form when fourth beaten 11l in a handicap hurdle at Carlisle latest; effective 2m4f on good, stiff tracks suit; in form, mark fair.
Winner of five hurdle races from 2m 3f to 3m on good and good to soft ground. Finished 11l behind dead-heaters Two Brothers and Ryebridge when fourth of 10 at 11-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Carlisle over 2m 3f (good to soft) last month.
Yard won this last year; too much to do back from break, ran roughly to form when fourth beaten 11l in a handicap hurdle at Carlisle latest; effective 2m4f on good, stiff tracks suit; in form, mark fair.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 34 | 5 | 7 | 14.7% | |
| Hurdle | 34 | 5 | 7 | 14.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 9 | 1 | 2 | 11.1% |
| G | Similar Going | 19 | 1 | 4 | 5.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 36 | 5 | 7 | 13.9% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 14.3% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 10 | 1 | 3 | 10% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Ella McGarry | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | N G Richards | 36 | 5 | 7 | 13.9% |
Guchen has to be respected following wins at Kempton and Newbury, but his mark has risen a further 10lb and Aamilah Aswat can only claim 3lb today rather than the usual 10lb. That may leave the top-weight vulnerable, and possibly leave the door open for KAP BOY. Olly Murphy's charge faces his easiest task since romping to victory at Perth in October (placed in competitive handicaps at Cheltenham and Kempton since) and similar conditions should bring about another big performance. Irish raider Westoftignes won readily on his first outing for John McConnell at Wexford and is noted, along with Nice One Eric and Thankyouandplease.
This can go to handicap debutant NICE ONE ERIC, who was getting off the mark at Southwell last time in a maiden hurdle and is on a fair mark potentially off 113. He's lightly raced and surely capable of better still. Hat-trick seeker Guchen will surely go well again even though he's dealing with a 10lb higher mark. He's got a capable rider and his yard is in form. Kap Boy seemed to find 3m on soft ground too much last time and this test promises to suit better. He's third choice.
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