Bangor-On-Dee 25 February 2026
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Outclassed and comfortably held in a novice hurdle at Leicester last time; looks the type to do better once switched to handicapping.
Placed in a point-to-point from seven starts. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Ubatuba when sixth of 8 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Leicester over 2m 4f (heavy) last month.
Outclassed and comfortably held in a novice hurdle at Leicester last time; looks the type to do better once switched to handicapping.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Benjamin Macey | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | G Hanmer | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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Improved for her debut experience when fourth, beaten 9 1/2l, in a novice hurdle at Taunton latest; effective at 2m and acts with cut. That form has been franked and she is a threat if getting a decent test.
Placed in a hurdle race from five starts. Finished 10l behind Beauty In The Park when fourth of 7 at 80-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Taunton over 2m (heavy) earlier this month.
Improved for her debut experience when fourth, beaten 9 1/2l, in a novice hurdle at Taunton latest; effective at 2m and acts with cut. That form has been franked and she is a threat if getting a decent test.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Sean Houlihan | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | K Bishop | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
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Ran to form down in trip when second, beaten 9 1/2l, in a maiden hurdle at Uttoxeter latest; effective from 2m to 2 1/2m and acts on soft. That run has been boosted and she should remain competitive.
Placed in two hurdle races and a point-to-point from four starts. Beaten 10l by Tales Of Bravery when second of 14 at 7-1 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Uttoxeter over 2m (soft) last month.
Ran to form down in trip when second, beaten 9 1/2l, in a maiden hurdle at Uttoxeter latest; effective from 2m to 2 1/2m and acts on soft. That run has been boosted and she should remain competitive.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Craig Nichol | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| T | O Greenall & J Guerriero | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
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Made too much use of when down the field in a maiden hurdle at Bellewstown most recent; effective at 2m3f and acts on good ground. Needs more starting out for a new yard.
Unplaced in both starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 13-2 behind Mrs Mc Go when 9th of 16 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Bellewstown over 2m 4f (good) in July last year. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with P M J Doyle.
Made too much use of when down the field in a maiden hurdle at Bellewstown most recent; effective at 2m3f and acts on good ground. Needs more starting out for a new yard.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Theo Gillard | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | D McCain Jnr | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Very promising debut when third, beaten 4 1/2l, in a maiden point at Dromahane; tongue-tie fitted for the first time. Has joined a top yard that can get them ready first time and is of interest.
Full sister to Diva Luna, won twice in chases at 2m 1f and 2m 4f, twice in NH flat races at 2m 1f and over hurdles at 2m 4f including a Group 2 race. Third of 13 behind Sworn Duty beaten 4 1/2l at 3-1fav on her racecourse debut at Dromahane over 3m (soft) in December last year. Having her first run for a new stable today.
Very promising debut when third, beaten 4 1/2l, in a maiden point at Dromahane; tongue-tie fitted for the first time. Has joined a top yard that can get them ready first time and is of interest.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hurdle | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T only) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Ben Jones | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | B Pauling | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Modest debut when comfortably held in a maiden hurdle at Sligo last time; returning from a break. Effective at 2m and acts on good ground; the form of her debut bumper run has been franked and there may be more to come in this discipline.
Placed in a NH flat race from three starts. Well beaten at 5-1 behind Our Lucky Lady when fifth of 9 on her hurdling debut at Sligo over 2m 1f (good - yielding) in October last year.
Modest debut when comfortably held in a maiden hurdle at Sligo last time; returning from a break. Effective at 2m and acts on good ground; the form of her debut bumper run has been franked and there may be more to come in this discipline.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Alex Harvey | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | J C McConnell | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Pulled up in a maiden hurdle at Uttoxeter latest; may need more time and could be suited by low-grade handicaps if she is to come good.
Half-sister to Look For Love, won twice over hurdles at 2m 1f and in an all-weather flat race at 7f. Pulled up 3 out when 500-1 at Uttoxeter over 2m (soft) in a maiden hurdle race won by Tales Of Bravery last month on her racecourse debut.
Pulled up in a maiden hurdle at Uttoxeter latest; may need more time and could be suited by low-grade handicaps if she is to come good.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Tabitha Worsley | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | Sarah Hollinshead | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Never involved and down the field in a maiden hurdle at Wetherby most recent; off a short break and plenty more is needed.
Yet to place in three starts. Well beaten at 28-1 behind Scavengers Reign when 12th of 14 on her hurdling debut at Wetherby over 2m 4f (soft) in December last year.
Never involved and down the field in a maiden hurdle at Wetherby most recent; off a short break and plenty more is needed.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Similar Going | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (H only) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Mr Huw Edwards | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | R Bevis | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Poorly placed at a sharp track behind an all-the-way winner when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Warwick last time; effective at 2m and acts on yielding to soft and good. Irish bumper winner, hurdles form franked, but this mark demands more.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m on yielding - soft ground. Finished 16l behind Cornish Storm when sixth of 8 at 22-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Warwick over 2m (heavy) earlier this month.
Poorly placed at a sharp track behind an all-the-way winner when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Warwick last time; effective at 2m and acts on yielding to soft and good. Irish bumper winner, hurdles form franked, but this mark demands more.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 10 | 1 | 1 | 10% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T only) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Jack Hogan | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | A Ralph | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Modest effort when 11l fourth in a maiden point at Loughanmore on debut; returning from a long layoff and may find 2m sharp enough on her rules debut.
Finished 11l behind Lennon Grove when fourth of 10 at 5-1fav on her racecourse debut at Loughanmore over 3m in April last year. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with Peter Croke in Ireland.
Modest effort when 11l fourth in a maiden point at Loughanmore on debut; returning from a long layoff and may find 2m sharp enough on her rules debut.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hurdle | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Jack Tudor | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Christian Williams | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Having reached the frame on both outings over hurdles, HALFTHEWORLDAWAY could be poised to open her account. The five-year-old finished 15 lengths clear of the third at Uttoxeter last time out and a repeat of that performance may prove sufficient. Point-to-point third Longhouse Gem is a potential fly in the ointment on her Rules bow and market support could prove significant. Geordies Betty is the pick of the remainder.
Geordies Betty probably sets the standard on her recent novice run in a much better race. That form took a boost over the weekend so she is respected but she may be seen at her best over further in handicaps after this. HALFTHEWORLDAWAY proved she could be competitive over this shorter trip last time and a repeat of either of her placed effort so far may be enough to get off the mark here. The more experienced Ufouria was poorly placed in a handicap at a sharp track last time but is also entitled to be competitive at this level.
Improved for his debut experience when winning a maiden hurdle at Doncaster by 13l last time. May have won here on debut prior to that but for jumping errors. Effective around 2m and acts on S and G, he is progressing and could defy a penalty.
He has won a hurdle race and two NH flat races from 2m to 2m 1f on good and good to soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race when 8-11fav at Doncaster over 2m 1f (good to soft) earlier this month, beating Stanners Glen by 13l.
Improved for his debut experience when winning a maiden hurdle at Doncaster by 13l last time. May have won here on debut prior to that but for jumping errors. Effective around 2m and acts on S and G, he is progressing and could defy a penalty.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% | |
| Hurdle | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 3 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 7 | 3 | 1 | 42.9% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | B S Hughes | 5 | 3 | 1 | 60% |
| T | D McCain Jnr | 5 | 3 | 1 | 60% |
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Keen and short of room when closing, he flattened out and ran to form when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Windsor last time. In good form prior, effective over 2m1f-2m5f and acts on GS, he could be nicely treated on these terms.
Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point at 2m 1f and 3m on good to soft ground. Finished 12l behind Scorpio Rising when fifth of 9 at 11-4fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Windsor over 2m 4f (soft) last month.
Keen and short of room when closing, he flattened out and ran to form when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Windsor last time. In good form prior, effective over 2m1f-2m5f and acts on GS, he could be nicely treated on these terms.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| 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 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 5 | 2 | 0 | 40% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Harry Skelton | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| T | Dan Skelton | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
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Improved when benefitting from a stiff test down in trip to win a novice hurdle at Ffos Las by 3/4l last time. Effective over 2m-2m4f on S and G, he is the type to do better now handicapping but remains a threat at this level if getting a decent test.
A winner at 13-2 in a hurdle race at Ffos Las over 2m (heavy) on his latest outing last month, beating Emerald Breeze by 3/4l.
Improved when benefitting from a stiff test down in trip to win a novice hurdle at Ffos Las by 3/4l last time. Effective over 2m-2m4f on S and G, he is the type to do better now handicapping but remains a threat at this level if getting a decent test.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| 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 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Ben Jones | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| T | B Pauling | 6 | 1 | 0 | 16.7% |
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Outpaced and improved from his debut but looked in need of further when comfortably held in a maiden hurdle at Leicester last time. Effective at 2m and acts on S, he may want further than 2m in time.
Placed in a hurdle race from four starts. Finished 20l behind Seaview Rock when sixth of 12 at 40-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Leicester over 1m 7f (heavy) last month.
Outpaced and improved from his debut but looked in need of further when comfortably held in a maiden hurdle at Leicester last time. Effective at 2m and acts on S, he may want further than 2m in time.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Theo Gillard | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | D McCain Jnr | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Had too much to do on a modest debut when comfortably held in a maiden hurdle at Southwell last time. Acts on S and should improve for a stiffer track, but needs to.
Yet to place in six starts. Well beaten at 28-1 behind Wilstar when fifth of 10 on his hurdling debut at Southwell over 2m (good to soft) earlier this month.
Had too much to do on a modest debut when comfortably held in a maiden hurdle at Southwell last time. Acts on S and should improve for a stiffer track, but needs to.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Joe Anderson | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | G Hanmer | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
The Hawkstonian dug deep to gain a breakthrough victory at Ffos Las and he's still open to improvement. However, COUNT OF VENDOME created a fine impression when romping home at Doncaster and may possess too much speed for Ben Pauling's charge. Harry Lowes has proved a little underwhelming since scoring at Exeter in November, but a return to this sort of distance may help.
Dual bumper winner COUNT OF VENDOME sets the standard on his last time out maiden win where he came a long way clear of an Irish bumper winner. He has proven himself versatile ground wise and should be able to defeat another last time out winner in The Hawkstonian who coped well with testing conditions last time. He will be staying on at the finish but will need a stiff test at the trip to show his best. Debut winner Harry Lowes met trouble when closing on his handicap debut over further last time and is another who can threaten if getting a decent test at the trip.
Improved again when stepped up in trip and suited by a positive ride, landing a handicap by a length off a 6lb lower mark at Doncaster last time. Effective from 2m5f to 3m and progressive, with rise in the weights offset by jockey's claim.
He has won four hurdle races from 2m 6f to 3m on ground varying from good to heavy. A winner at 2-1 in a hurdle race at Doncaster over 3m (soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Ilitch by 1l. Has won 3 times this season.
Improved again when stepped up in trip and suited by a positive ride, landing a handicap by a length off a 6lb lower mark at Doncaster last time. Effective from 2m5f to 3m and progressive, with rise in the weights offset by jockey's claim.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 7 | 4 | 0 | 57.1% | |
| Hurdle | 7 | 4 | 0 | 57.1% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 7 | 3 | 0 | 42.9% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 10 | 4 | 0 | 40% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 20% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Rian Corcoran | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | J Tizzard | 10 | 4 | 0 | 40% |
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Continued in poor form when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Chepstow last time. Returns from a short break and has been effective up to 3m, but arrives out of form and with something to prove.
Has won seven hurdle races, a chase and four point-to-points from 2m 7f to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 15l behind King Of The Lake when fifth of 10 at 50-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Chepstow over 3m (good to soft) in December last year.
Continued in poor form when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Chepstow last time. Returns from a short break and has been effective up to 3m, but arrives out of form and with something to prove.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 67 | 8 | 10 | 11.9% | |
| Hurdle | 48 | 7 | 8 | 14.6% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| C | Course | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| D | Distance | 13 | 4 | 3 | 30.8% |
| G | Similar Going | 45 | 6 | 8 | 13.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 27 | 6 | 2 | 22.2% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 28.6% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 13 | 1 | 0 | 7.7% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Harry Atkins | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | D Brace | 24 | 6 | 2 | 25% |
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Travelled well but did not find as much as looked likely, though still ran to form when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter last time. Effective at 3m and was in form when last seen.
Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point at 2m 7f and 3m on good and good to soft ground. Finished 10l behind Supreme Yeats when sixth of 12 at 8-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Uttoxeter over 2m 7f (good) in July last year.
Travelled well but did not find as much as looked likely, though still ran to form when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter last time. Effective at 3m and was in form when last seen.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 10 | 1 | 3 | 10% | |
| Hurdle | 10 | 1 | 3 | 10% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Similar Going | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 12 | 2 | 3 | 16.7% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 12.5% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Lewis Stones | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | O Murphy | 10 | 1 | 3 | 10% |
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Did it cosily when improving for the step up in trip, landing a handicap by a length off a 4lb lower mark at Newcastle last time. Effective at 2-2 1/2m and progressive, with a bit more to come over staying distances.
A winner at 10-1 in a hurdle race at Newcastle over 2m 4f (heavy) on her latest outing last month, beating Pitwood Road by 1l.
Did it cosily when improving for the step up in trip, landing a handicap by a length off a 4lb lower mark at Newcastle last time. Effective at 2-2 1/2m and progressive, with a bit more to come over staying distances.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% | |
| Hurdle | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Harry Skelton | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | Dan Skelton | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20% |
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Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter last time and now wears cheekpieces for the first time, with the trainer in form. Did not take to chasing and needs more to defy this mark back over hurdles.
Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point at 2m 4f and 3m on good and soft ground. Pulled up at the last when 18-1 at Uttoxeter over 2m 4f (soft) in a hurdle race won by Warriors Destiny last month on his latest outing.
Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter last time and now wears cheekpieces for the first time, with the trainer in form. Did not take to chasing and needs more to defy this mark back over hurdles.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 9 | 1 | 1 | 11.1% | |
| Hurdle | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| C | Course | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| D | Distance | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 8 | 1 | 0 | 12.5% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (P only) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Toby Wynne | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | Mrs M Rowley | 9 | 1 | 1 | 11.1% |
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Having continued on his upward trajectory when completing a four-timer at Doncaster, MASK OF ZORRO is difficult to oppose. Rian Corcoran negates a 6lb rise in the ratings with his 7lb claim and further glory may be imminent. Twistthenightaway made a winning handicap debut at Newcastle and is the obvious danger, although an improved performance from the down-in-class Classic Concorde wouldn't come as a surprise.
This looks a match race between Mask Of Zorro and TWISTTHENIGHTAWAY. The former is respected after racking up a sequence defeating a well backed rival last time and his 6lb rise if more than offset by his useful jockey's claim. However narrow preference is for the unexposed latter who was ultimately well on top at the finish over 2 1/2m on heavy ground on her handicap debut. She's only gone up 4lb for that victory and the way she powered through the line suggested that she'd have much more to offer for her top stable over staying trips. The consistent Manowest can do best of the remainder if the ground isn't too testing.
Improved under an aggressive ride at a sharp track but set it up for a strong stayer when second, beaten 10l, in the Kingmaker Novices' Chase (Grade 2) at Warwick latest. Effective at 2m and acts on good to soft and good. In fine form for his new yard. Should have too much class and speed for his rivals.
He has won three hurdle races and a chase from 1m 7f to 2m 1f on good and good to soft ground. Beaten 10l by Steel Ally when second of 3 at 7-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 2 chase in the Group 2 Oddschecker Kingmaker Novices' Chase at Warwick over 2m (heavy).
Improved under an aggressive ride at a sharp track but set it up for a strong stayer when second, beaten 10l, in the Kingmaker Novices' Chase (Grade 2) at Warwick latest. Effective at 2m and acts on good to soft and good. In fine form for his new yard. Should have too much class and speed for his rivals.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 13 | 4 | 3 | 30.8% | |
| Chase | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100% |
| G | Similar Going | 14 | 4 | 2 | 28.6% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T only) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Harry Skelton | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | Dan Skelton | 5 | 1 | 0 | 20% |
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Never competitive after a series of errors but produced a solid effort out of grade when returning from a lay-off on handicap debut, finishing 27l third in a novice chase at Newbury on his most recent run. Effective from 2m to 2m3f and should improve for that outing when upped in trip.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m and 2m 4f on good and soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Last of 3 behind Personal Ambition beaten 27l at 25-1 on his chase debut at Newbury over 2m (soft) earlier this month.
Never competitive after a series of errors but produced a solid effort out of grade when returning from a lay-off on handicap debut, finishing 27l third in a novice chase at Newbury on his most recent run. Effective from 2m to 2m3f and should improve for that outing when upped in trip.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 8 | 1 | 2 | 12.5% | |
| Chase | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 10 | 2 | 2 | 20% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Sean Houlihan | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% |
| T | Nicky Martin | 10 | 2 | 2 | 20% |
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Pulled up in the Heroes Handicap Hurdle at Sandown on his latest start. Effective from 2m4f to 3m and acts on soft and good. In form but possibly now on a stiff mark. Looks the main danger to the favourite on form but this looks sharp enough test on chase debut.
He has won four hurdle races from 2m to 3m on good to soft and soft ground. Pulled up at the last when 9-1 at Sandown over 2m 7f (heavy) in a hurdle race won by Henri The Second last month on his latest outing.
Pulled up in the Heroes Handicap Hurdle at Sandown on his latest start. Effective from 2m4f to 3m and acts on soft and good. In form but possibly now on a stiff mark. Looks the main danger to the favourite on form but this looks sharp enough test on chase debut.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 12 | 4 | 3 | 33.3% | |
| Chase | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 12 | 4 | 4 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 14 | 4 | 4 | 28.6% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Liam Harrison | 11 | 4 | 2 | 36.4% |
| T | R L Llewellyn | 14 | 4 | 4 | 28.6% |
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MIRABAD was not disgraced when filling second place behind a high-class prospect in the Kingmaker at Warwick earlier in the month and, with his sights now lowered, the seven-year-old is expected to go one better. Titan Discovery won a competitive handicap hurdle at Cheltenham in December and is likely to be the biggest threat to the selection because Leading Choice has plenty to find on official ratings.
MIRABAD won't see another rival here. He split a classy pair last time at Grade 2 level so has a clear class edge and his frontrunning style will be put to good use. His only rival with a chance on the ratings is progressive handicap hurdler Titan Discovery who is making his chase debut. However his improvement came over staying trips and he is unlikely to be able to go the early pace that the selection will set.
Ran to form when just out-battled late by a well handicapped rival, beaten 1l off this mark at Ludlow last time. Previous placed effort has been boosted. Blinkers are fitted first time; effective at 3m and suited by cut. In form and well treated off an unchanged mark, with a big chance.
He has won a NH flat race and two chases from 1m 7f to 3m on soft and heavy ground. Beaten 1l by Bucksy Des Epeires when second of 7 at 2-1fav on his latest outing in a chase at Ludlow over 3m (soft) earlier this month.
Ran to form when just out-battled late by a well handicapped rival, beaten 1l off this mark at Ludlow last time. Previous placed effort has been boosted. Blinkers are fitted first time; effective at 3m and suited by cut. In form and well treated off an unchanged mark, with a big chance.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 16 | 2 | 5 | 12.5% | |
| Chase | 13 | 2 | 5 | 15.4% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 13 | 2 | 5 | 15.4% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T & B) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| HG | Blinkers | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 7 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Craig Nichol | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| T | O Greenall & J Guerriero | 11 | 2 | 4 | 18.2% |
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Pulled up in a handicap chase at Wincanton latest. Effective around 3m and ideally wants easy ground, but he is inconsistent.
He has won a hurdle race, a chase and a point-to-point from 2m 3f to 3m on ground varying from good to soft to heavy, but last win was over two years ago. Pulled up 3 out when 13-2 at Wincanton over 3m 1f (heavy) in a chase won by Jupiter Allen last month on his latest outing.
Pulled up in a handicap chase at Wincanton latest. Effective around 3m and ideally wants easy ground, but he is inconsistent.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 13 | 2 | 3 | 15.4% | |
| Chase | 10 | 1 | 3 | 10% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 14 | 2 | 4 | 14.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T & B) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Blinkers | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 11 | 1 | 3 | 9.1% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Tom Cannon | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Kerry Lee | 14 | 2 | 4 | 14.3% |
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Did plenty early and finished down the field in a handicap chase at Windsor most recently. Effective from 3m to 4m and acts with cut, but his current mark demands more.
Winner of two hurdle races, two chases and a point-to-point from 2m 4f to 3m on soft and heavy ground. Well beaten at 12-1 behind Neo King when 13th of 16 on his latest outing in a chase at Windsor over 3m 5f (soft) last month.
Did plenty early and finished down the field in a handicap chase at Windsor most recently. Effective from 3m to 4m and acts with cut, but his current mark demands more.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 8 | 4 | 1 | 50% | |
| Chase | 5 | 2 | 1 | 40% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 8 | 4 | 1 | 50% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 4 | 2 | 1 | 50% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 100% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | D R Fox | 7 | 4 | 1 | 57.1% |
| T | L Russell & M Scudamore | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
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Appreciated better ground when 14l third in a handicap chase at Musselburgh on his most recent run. Effective from 3m to 4m and needs decent ground. It is nearly three years since his last win and conditions a concern.
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m and 3m on good and heavy ground, but last win was over two years ago. Third of 7 behind Transmission beaten 14l at 8-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Musselburgh over 3m 7f (good to soft) earlier this month.
Appreciated better ground when 14l third in a handicap chase at Musselburgh on his most recent run. Effective from 3m to 4m and needs decent ground. It is nearly three years since his last win and conditions a concern.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 28 | 2 | 6 | 7.1% | |
| Chase | 19 | 1 | 4 | 5.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 24 | 1 | 5 | 4.2% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 19 | 1 | 4 | 5.3% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 21 | 1 | 5 | 4.8% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Alex Harvey | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | J C McConnell | 18 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
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Had every chance but was below form on ground softer than ideal when fourth, beaten 16l, in a handicap chase at Uttoxeter latest. Off a short break; effective from 3m to 4m, acts on soft but best on good. In good form until that run and likes the track but recent rain is a worry.
He has won a hurdle race and three chases from 2m 7f to 4m on ground varying from good to soft. Finished 16l behind Paper Mill when fourth of 8 at 8-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Uttoxeter over 3m 2f (soft) in November last year.
Had every chance but was below form on ground softer than ideal when fourth, beaten 16l, in a handicap chase at Uttoxeter latest. Off a short break; effective from 3m to 4m, acts on soft but best on good. In good form until that run and likes the track but recent rain is a worry.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 17 | 4 | 4 | 23.5% | |
| Chase | 11 | 3 | 3 | 27.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 3 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% |
| D | Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 14 | 3 | 4 | 21.4% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 4 | 2 | 0 | 50% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 26.7% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Thomas Bellamy | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| T | A King | 17 | 4 | 4 | 23.5% |
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Ran to form when beaten 2l off an 8lb lower mark at Kelso last time. Off a short break; effective at 3m+ and suited by plenty of cut. In form, but this mark demands more.
Winner of five chases and a point-to-point from 2m 4f to 4m on soft and heavy ground. Beaten 2l by Grozni when second of 11 at 25-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Kelso over 4m (soft) in December last year.
Ran to form when beaten 2l off an 8lb lower mark at Kelso last time. Off a short break; effective at 3m+ and suited by plenty of cut. In form, but this mark demands more.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 19 | 5 | 3 | 26.3% | |
| Chase | 16 | 5 | 3 | 31.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 19 | 5 | 3 | 26.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 11 | 2 | 2 | 18.2% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 22.2% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Sean Quinlan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | W Coltherd | 16 | 5 | 3 | 31.3% |
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Returned to form in first-time cheekpieces when 12l third in a handicap chase at Hereford on her most recent run. Off a short break; effective at 3m and acts on soft and good to soft. Just 2lb above her last winning mark and could build on that, though unlikely to get her own way in front.
She has won a hurdle race, a chase and two point-to-points at 3m on good to soft and soft ground. Third of 10 behind Lady Balko beaten 12l at 14-1 on her latest outing in a chase at Hereford over 3m 1f (soft) in December last year.
Returned to form in first-time cheekpieces when 12l third in a handicap chase at Hereford on her most recent run. Off a short break; effective at 3m and acts on soft and good to soft. Just 2lb above her last winning mark and could build on that, though unlikely to get her own way in front.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 20 | 2 | 7 | 10% | |
| Chase | 15 | 1 | 6 | 6.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 17 | 2 | 7 | 11.8% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 13 | 2 | 4 | 15.4% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 10 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Shane Quinlan | 17 | 2 | 7 | 11.8% |
| T | Miss V Williams | 19 | 2 | 7 | 10.5% |
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Ran to form when beaten 3l off this mark at Chepstow last time. That run has been boosted. Effective from 2m4f to 3m6f with cut and on a fair mark based on his hurdles efforts. Back in form.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m 1f and 3m 2f on soft and heavy ground. Third of 11 behind The Big Reveal beaten 3l at 15-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Chepstow over 3m (soft) earlier this month.
Ran to form when beaten 3l off this mark at Chepstow last time. That run has been boosted. Effective from 2m4f to 3m6f with cut and on a fair mark based on his hurdles efforts. Back in form.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 19 | 1 | 7 | 5.3% | |
| Chase | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 23 | 2 | 9 | 8.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 13 | 1 | 4 | 7.7% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 15 | 1 | 6 | 6.7% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Lucy Gardner | 19 | 2 | 9 | 10.5% |
| T | Mrs S Gardner | 23 | 2 | 9 | 8.7% |
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Ran to form, benefitting from an easy lead when beaten 3l off a 1lb lower mark at Catterick last time. Effective up to 3m2f and acts on heavy and good to soft. Generally consistent but a frustrating maiden over fences.
Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point at 2m 1f and 3m on soft and heavy ground, but last win was over four years ago. Beaten 2 3/4l by Ladronne when second of 5 at 5-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Catterick over 3m 1f (good to soft) last month.
Ran to form, benefitting from an easy lead when beaten 3l off a 1lb lower mark at Catterick last time. Effective up to 3m2f and acts on heavy and good to soft. Generally consistent but a frustrating maiden over fences.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 16 | 1 | 9 | 6.3% | |
| Chase | 14 | 0 | 8 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 16 | 1 | 9 | 6.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 13 | 1 | 6 | 7.7% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 14 | 0 | 8 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Theo Gillard | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| T | D McCain Jnr | 16 | 1 | 9 | 6.3% |
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Pulled up in a handicap chase at Chepstow latest. Tongue-tie fitted first time; effective up to 3m2f and acts on soft and good. Must bounce back and prove ability remains after lay off.
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 3m and 3m 1f on good and soft ground, but last win was over four years ago. Pulled up 3 out when 50-1 at Chepstow over 3m (soft) in a chase won by Fat Faced Columbo last month on his latest outing. Having his first run for a new stable today.
Pulled up in a handicap chase at Chepstow latest. Tongue-tie fitted first time; effective up to 3m2f and acts on soft and good. Must bounce back and prove ability remains after lay off.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 10 | 2 | 4 | 20% | |
| Chase | 6 | 1 | 3 | 16.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 9 | 1 | 4 | 11.1% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T only) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 16.7% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 7 | 1 | 4 | 14.3% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Charlie Hammond | 9 | 1 | 4 | 11.1% |
| T | S Edmunds | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
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Outpaced and wanting an even stiffer test when comfortably held in a handicap chase at Windsor last time. Ideally wants marathon distances. Consistent and on a fair mark. This test could be ideal and he holds strong claims.
He has won a hurdle race and three chases from 2m to 3m 5f on ground varying from good to soft. Finished 16l behind Neo King when sixth of 16 at 10-3 on his latest outing in a chase at Windsor over 3m 5f (soft) last month.
Outpaced and wanting an even stiffer test when comfortably held in a handicap chase at Windsor last time. Ideally wants marathon distances. Consistent and on a fair mark. This test could be ideal and he holds strong claims.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 43 | 4 | 11 | 9.3% | |
| Chase | 37 | 3 | 10 | 8.1% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 24 | 2 | 6 | 8.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 35 | 4 | 9 | 11.4% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 18 | 2 | 3 | 11.1% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 39 | 3 | 11 | 7.7% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Jack Tudor | 14 | 2 | 3 | 14.3% |
| T | Christian Williams | 28 | 2 | 7 | 7.1% |
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JACKS PARROT has improved with each run this season and he was only denied by a length at Ludlow a week ago. The first-time application of blinkers, as well as this step up in trip, should help the seven-year-old and he gets the vote ahead of Breeze Of Wind, who was second in the Borders National at Kelso and remains on a workable mark. Astronomic View and Gold Emery are others to note.
Top weight Jacks Parrot arrives in good form and is likely to prove popular in the first time blinkers having just been out-battled late by a well handicapped rival off the same mark last time. His previous Tommy Whittle form has been franked so he holds obvious claims but this is a relatively quick return from a stayer so it may be worth chancing PLANNED PARADISE at the other end of the weights. He is now 9lb below his last winning mark and he has largely been holding his form well this term despite only getting going at the end of his races. Marathon trips suit best so this should be ideal and with plenty of early pace in the race he should be staying on strongly off a light weight. Course winner Lagonda is well treated if building on her latest revival and can fight for a place with the consistent but frustrating Gold Emery.
Best effort yet for the new yard under a positive ride when second, beaten 6l, in a handicap chase at Catterick last time; effective at 2m and acts on any ground; a winner in France and could build on that latest run.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 3f on good ground, but that win was over two years ago. Beaten 6l by Stick With Me Sam when second of 5 at 16-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Catterick over 2m (soft) last month.
Best effort yet for the new yard under a positive ride when second, beaten 6l, in a handicap chase at Catterick last time; effective at 2m and acts on any ground; a winner in France and could build on that latest run.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Chase | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Theo Gillard | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | D McCain Jnr | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
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Did plenty early on ground more testing than ideal and set it up for closers when fourth, beaten 28l, in a handicap chase at Wincanton last time; effective at 2 1/2m and best on good to soft; unreliable.
Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point at 2m 5f and 3m on good to soft and yielding - soft ground. Well beaten at 5-1 behind Mutley Crew when fourth of 7 on his latest outing in a chase at Wincanton over 2m 4f (heavy) last month.
Did plenty early on ground more testing than ideal and set it up for closers when fourth, beaten 28l, in a handicap chase at Wincanton last time; effective at 2 1/2m and best on good to soft; unreliable.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 14 | 1 | 3 | 7.1% | |
| Chase | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 11 | 1 | 3 | 9.1% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 7 | 1 | 2 | 14.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Robbie David | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | R Potter | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
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Had every chance and ran to form when fourth, beaten 17l, in a handicap chase at Taunton last time; effective from 2m to 2m4f and acts on any ground; in good form but this mark demands a touch more.
A winner of a chase at 2m on good to soft ground. Finished 17l behind Palawan Du Mazet when fourth of 8 at 11-4fav on his latest outing in a chase at Taunton over 2m 2f (heavy) earlier this month.
Had every chance and ran to form when fourth, beaten 17l, in a handicap chase at Taunton last time; effective from 2m to 2m4f and acts on any ground; in good form but this mark demands a touch more.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 15 | 1 | 3 | 6.7% | |
| Chase | 12 | 1 | 3 | 8.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| C | Course | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 11 | 1 | 2 | 9.1% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T & P) | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| HG | Cheek Pieces | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Charlie Price | 8 | 1 | 2 | 12.5% |
| T | R L Llewellyn | 12 | 1 | 3 | 8.3% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
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Fell in a handicap chase at Hereford last time when set for a place; effective from 2m to 2 1/2m and acts on heavy and good to soft; well treated on old efforts and back in form.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m 1f and 2m 2f on soft and heavy ground, but last win was over two years ago. Fell having jumped the last when 9-2 at Hereford over 2m 5f (heavy) in a chase won by Everyonesacritic earlier this month on his latest outing.
Fell in a handicap chase at Hereford last time when set for a place; effective from 2m to 2 1/2m and acts on heavy and good to soft; well treated on old efforts and back in form.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 19 | 1 | 4 | 5.3% | |
| Chase | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| G | Similar Going | 15 | 2 | 4 | 13.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 13 | 1 | 3 | 7.7% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 9.1% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 17 | 1 | 3 | 5.9% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Thomas Bellamy | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | Dominic Elsworth | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
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Unseated in a handicap chase at Taunton last time; effective at 2m and acts with cut; on a fair mark based on his best hurdles form but must bounce back.
He has won two hurdle races and a point-to-point from 1m 7f to 2m on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Unseated rider when 11-1 at Taunton over 2m 2f (heavy) in a chase won by Palawan Du Mazet earlier this month on his chase debut.
Unseated in a handicap chase at Taunton last time; effective at 2m and acts with cut; on a fair mark based on his best hurdles form but must bounce back.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 14 | 2 | 2 | 14.3% | |
| Chase | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 15 | 2 | 2 | 13.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (P only) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 16.7% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | James Best | 5 | 2 | 1 | 40% |
| T | H Dickin | 15 | 2 | 2 | 13.3% |
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Didn't stay the longer trip when fourth, beaten 17l, in a handicap hurdle at Sedgefield last time; effective at 2m and acts on soft and good ground; needs more and does not look quite the force of old.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 1f on good ground, but that win was over two years ago. Finished 17l behind Thank You Blue when fourth of 7 at 12-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Sedgefield over 2m 4f (good to soft) earlier this month.
Didn't stay the longer trip when fourth, beaten 17l, in a handicap hurdle at Sedgefield last time; effective at 2m and acts on soft and good ground; needs more and does not look quite the force of old.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 24 | 1 | 9 | 4.2% | |
| Chase | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 4 | 1 | 3 | 25% |
| G | Similar Going | 26 | 0 | 9 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 26 | 1 | 9 | 3.9% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 14 | 1 | 4 | 7.1% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 20 | 1 | 5 | 5% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Lee Edwards | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | B J Llewellyn | 30 | 1 | 12 | 3.3% |
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Outpaced and below form when comfortably held in a handicap chase at Taunton last time; effective at 2 1/2m; in moderate form.
Placed in two hurdle races, a chase and a point-to-point from 20 starts. Well beaten at 9-1 behind Bataillon when sixth of 14 on his latest outing in a chase at Taunton over 2m 7f (good to soft) last month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time.
Outpaced and below form when comfortably held in a handicap chase at Taunton last time; effective at 2 1/2m; in moderate form.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 14 | 0 | 3 | 0% | |
| Chase | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 11 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (P only) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 11 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Lucy Gardner | 13 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| T | Mrs S Gardner | 14 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
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Taken on up front and set it up for closers when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Ludlow last time; effective from 2m to 2m4f; out of form.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 2f on good to soft ground. Finished 16l behind Windsor Blue when fifth of 12 at 10-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ludlow over 2m 5f (soft) earlier this month.
Taken on up front and set it up for closers when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Ludlow last time; effective from 2m to 2m4f; out of form.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 23 | 1 | 2 | 4.4% | |
| Chase | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 15 | 1 | 2 | 6.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 19 | 1 | 2 | 5.3% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 20 | 1 | 2 | 5% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Jack Tudor | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | Christian Williams | 24 | 1 | 2 | 4.2% |
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Copper Cove's chance certainly hadn't gone when he fell at the last over 2m5f at Hereford earlier in the month and he remains of interest, but the vote goes to JIAIR MADRIK. The seven-year-old returned to form when chasing home an odds-on shot at Catterick on his latest outing and he could take advantage of an unchanged rating. Port Or Starboard is the pick of the remainder.
COPPER COVE would've placed but for falling last time and is entitled to go close once again off this much reduced mark. He is well handicapped on his best hurdles form which came over a similar trip on testing ground and he remains relatively unexposed in this sphere. Just Aidan didn't get far on his chase debut but is only 2lb higher than his last winning hurdles mark so if his jumping holds up he is entitled to be a threat. Top weight Jiair Madrik produced his best effort yet for this stable last time and was capable of much better when trained in France so also holds fair claims in a weak contest.
Outpaced and needing the run when comfortably held in a handicap chase at Chepstow last time; off a short break. Best around 2m4f and acts on soft and good ground; a bounce back is needed.
He has won four chases from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 10-1 when fifth of 7 on his latest outing in a chase at Chepstow over 2m 3f (good to soft) in December last year.
Outpaced and needing the run when comfortably held in a handicap chase at Chepstow last time; off a short break. Best around 2m4f and acts on soft and good ground; a bounce back is needed.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 25 | 4 | 7 | 16% | |
| Chase | 24 | 4 | 7 | 16.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 24 | 4 | 7 | 16.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 26 | 4 | 7 | 15.4% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 60% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 17 | 1 | 6 | 5.9% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Ned Fox | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | Miss V Williams | 22 | 4 | 7 | 18.2% |
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Returned to form down in trip under a positive ride after a wind op when beaten 18l into third in a handicap chase at Southwell most recent run; second run after wind op. Effective at 2 1/2m, acts on heavy and good; inconsistent but well treated on best form and likes the track so dangerous if allowed to dictate.
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m 3f on good and good - yielding ground. Third of 7 behind Daytime Dreaming beaten 18l at 5-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Southwell over 2m (good to soft) earlier this month.
Returned to form down in trip under a positive ride after a wind op when beaten 18l into third in a handicap chase at Southwell most recent run; second run after wind op. Effective at 2 1/2m, acts on heavy and good; inconsistent but well treated on best form and likes the track so dangerous if allowed to dictate.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 12 | 2 | 1 | 16.7% | |
| Chase | 7 | 1 | 0 | 14.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 14 | 1 | 1 | 7.1% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 14 | 1 | 1 | 7.1% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Jack Hogan | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | A Ralph | 8 | 1 | 0 | 12.5% |
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Did not find much when comfortably held in a handicap chase at Haydock last time; trainer in form and off a short break. Effective at 2 1/2m and suited by soft and good ground; inconsistent.
He has won a hurdle race and two NH flat races at 2m on good and soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 12l behind Grain D'oudairies when fifth of 6 at 2-1fav on his latest outing in a chase at Haydock over 2m 4f (good to soft) in December last year.
Did not find much when comfortably held in a handicap chase at Haydock last time; trainer in form and off a short break. Effective at 2 1/2m and suited by soft and good ground; inconsistent.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 12 | 1 | 4 | 8.3% | |
| Chase | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 9 | 2 | 2 | 22.2% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 11 | 3 | 3 | 27.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Stan Sheppard | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | H D Daly | 16 | 3 | 4 | 18.8% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
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Scored by 3l off a 7lb lower mark at Market Rasen on his penultimate start; ran to form when third, beaten 7 1/4l off 113 last time, and is on the same mark here. Effective at 2m and acts with cut; more to come over fences, possibly over this bit further.
He has won two chases and a point-to-point from 2m to 2m 4f on good to soft and soft ground. Third of 10 behind Koukeo beaten 7l at 11-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Haydock over 2m (good to soft) last month. Has won at Market Rasen and Warwick this season.
Scored by 3l off a 7lb lower mark at Market Rasen on his penultimate start; ran to form when third, beaten 7 1/4l off 113 last time, and is on the same mark here. Effective at 2m and acts with cut; more to come over fences, possibly over this bit further.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 6 | 2 | 1 | 33.3% | |
| Chase | 3 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 5 | 2 | 1 | 40% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (H only) | 6 | 2 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Harry Skelton | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| T | Dan Skelton | 7 | 2 | 1 | 28.6% |
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Keen and well handicapped on novice form, improved when benefitting from his reappearance and well backed when landing a handicap by 3l off a 6lb lower mark at Ffos Las last time. Returning from a long layoff; progressive and opening chase mark lenient so looks a leading player.
Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 6-4fav at Ffos Las over 2m 4f (heavy) in February last year, beating Double Click by 3l.
Keen and well handicapped on novice form, improved when benefitting from his reappearance and well backed when landing a handicap by 3l off a 6lb lower mark at Ffos Las last time. Returning from a long layoff; progressive and opening chase mark lenient so looks a leading player.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20% | |
| Chase | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| G | Similar Going | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 7 | 1 | 2 | 14.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Paul O'Brien | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16.7% |
| T | Harry Derham | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16.7% |
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Casual Observer is an interesting contender on his chasing bow after winning over the smaller obstacles at Ffos Las last year, but the long absence is a slight concern. With that in mind, OSTEND gets the nod. Alastair Ralph's eight-year-old failed in his attempt to make all when third at Southwell, but has been dropped 3lb for that effort and that might prove to be kind. Bowenspark completes the shortlist.
CASUAL OBSERVER is chosen to overcome a long absence and make a winning chase debut. He was a cosy winner off 6lb lower over this trip on his last hurdles run and his strong point form suggests he'll have much more to offer in this discipline. Kykorock lost his unbeaten run over fences last time but he still performed with credit and shaped as if this longer trip could bring further improvement. He will provide a challenge along with course specialist Ostend who bounced back to form after a wind op last time and could be allowed to dictate here.
