Exeter 19 October 2010
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Pulled up at the last when 50-1 here over 3m (good) in a chase won by Dover's Hill earlier this month on his racecourse debut.
Pulled up at the last when 50-1 here over 3m (good) in a chase won by Dover's Hill earlier this month on his racecourse debut.
Placed in a hurdle race and a NH flat race from nine starts. Third of 17 behind Swincombe Rock beaten 11l at 14-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kempton over 2m 5f (good) in April, his only placing from 9 starts.
Placed in a hurdle race and a NH flat race from nine starts. Third of 17 behind Swincombe Rock beaten 11l at 14-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kempton over 2m 5f (good) in April, his only placing from 9 starts.
Placed in a hurdle race and three NH flat races from five NH starts. Beaten 3/4l by Golden Gem when second of 14 at 66-1 on his hurdling debut at Uttoxeter over 2m 6f (good) last month.
Placed in a hurdle race and three NH flat races from five NH starts. Beaten 3/4l by Golden Gem when second of 14 at 66-1 on his hurdling debut at Uttoxeter over 2m 6f (good) last month.
Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with R Barber.
Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with R Barber.
Well beaten at 150-1 behind Tullyraine when 10th of 16 on his racecourse debut at Worcester over 3m (good to soft) earlier this month.
Well beaten at 150-1 behind Tullyraine when 10th of 16 on his racecourse debut at Worcester over 3m (good to soft) earlier this month.
Unplaced in all nine starts. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Swincombe Rock when seventh of 17 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kempton over 2m 5f (good) in April.
Unplaced in all nine starts. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Swincombe Rock when seventh of 17 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kempton over 2m 5f (good) in April.
Placed in a chase from six starts. Third of 9 behind Mic Aubin beaten 19l at 9-2 on his chase debut at Newton Abbot over 2m 5f (heavy) in March. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with P M Bryant.
Placed in a chase from six starts. Third of 9 behind Mic Aubin beaten 19l at 9-2 on his chase debut at Newton Abbot over 2m 5f (heavy) in March. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with P M Bryant.
Placed in two hurdle races from four starts. Finished 18l behind Bothy when sixth of 10 at 11-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Taunton over 2m 1f (soft) in February.
Placed in two hurdle races from four starts. Finished 18l behind Bothy when sixth of 10 at 11-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Taunton over 2m 1f (soft) in February.
Well beaten at 8-1 behind Lamboro Lad when 11th of 14 on his NH debut in a maiden hurdle race at Uttoxeter over 2m 4f (good) in May.
Well beaten at 8-1 behind Lamboro Lad when 11th of 14 on his NH debut in a maiden hurdle race at Uttoxeter over 2m 4f (good) in May.
Placed in a NH flat race from six starts. Well beaten at 40-1 behind Miss Overdrive when fourth of 11 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Ludlow over 2m 5f (good) earlier this month.
Placed in a NH flat race from six starts. Well beaten at 40-1 behind Miss Overdrive when fourth of 11 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Ludlow over 2m 5f (good) earlier this month.
Well beaten at 20-1 behind Moonwolf when fifth of 12 on her racecourse debut at Fontwell over 2m 4f (good to soft) earlier this month.
Well beaten at 20-1 behind Moonwolf when fifth of 12 on her racecourse debut at Fontwell over 2m 4f (good to soft) earlier this month.
GARTON KING runs for the first time under rules but looks like the one to be on here. He's unbeaten on three starts between the flags, hails from a top yard and has a pedigree which suggests he has a future in the jumping game. Doctor Foxtrot is still a maiden after nine starts and not the most consistent but can be given a chance on the pick of his efforts while Royal Collonges is open to some improvement and drops in class today.
Doctor Foxtrot has shown more than enough to think an ordinary novice is within his grasp, but he could have his work cut out dealing with a couple of Paul Nicholls' inmates, Garton King and Royal Collonges. The former looks an exciting recruit to hurdling.
Successful in two hurdle races at 3m and 3m 3f on good to soft and heavy ground. A winner at 8-1 in a hurdle race at Newton Abbot over 3m 3f (heavy) on his latest outing last month, beating Caheerloch by 12l.
Successful in two hurdle races at 3m and 3m 3f on good to soft and heavy ground. A winner at 8-1 in a hurdle race at Newton Abbot over 3m 3f (heavy) on his latest outing last month, beating Caheerloch by 12l.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 7f on good ground. Well beaten at 11-2 behind King Roonah when 10th of 13 on his chase debut at Ludlow over 3m (good) earlier this month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 7f on good ground. Well beaten at 11-2 behind King Roonah when 10th of 13 on his chase debut at Ludlow over 3m (good) earlier this month.
Placed in a NH flat race from five starts. Well beaten at 40-1 behind Tullyraine when sixth of 16 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Worcester over 3m (good to soft) earlier this month.
Placed in a NH flat race from five starts. Well beaten at 40-1 behind Tullyraine when sixth of 16 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Worcester over 3m (good to soft) earlier this month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 6f on good ground. Well beaten at 7-1 behind Dover's Hill when fifth of 8 on his chase debut over this course and distance (good) earlier this month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 6f on good ground. Well beaten at 7-1 behind Dover's Hill when fifth of 8 on his chase debut over this course and distance (good) earlier this month.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 4f and 3m on good to firm and good ground. Well beaten at 12-1 behind Ringaroses when 16th of 21 on his latest outing in a Grade 3 hurdle race in the Group 3 John Smith's smithythehorse.com Handicap Hurdle at Aintree over 3m (good) in April.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 4f and 3m on good to firm and good ground. Well beaten at 12-1 behind Ringaroses when 16th of 21 on his latest outing in a Grade 3 hurdle race in the Group 3 John Smith's smithythehorse.com Handicap Hurdle at Aintree over 3m (good) in April.
QUINZ has shown little in three starts over fences, failing to finish twice, but the useful hurdler is worth another chance. This is his easiest task to date and he is sure to have been well schooled during his summer break. Estates Recovery landed a hurdles race here in April but will need to improve on his chasing debut at Ludlow while Cashel Blue was a good winner over timber at Newton Abbot but has disappointed in two starts over fences.
Quinz didn't really impress in 3 starts over fences last season, but the pick of his hurdles form is far superior to these, and this looks a gilt-edged opportunity. Stablemate Estates Recovery and Persian Run are the chief threats.
Has won four hurdle races from 2m to 2m 1f on good to soft and soft ground. Fell 2 out when 5-1 in the Group 1 John Smith's Dick Francis Aintree Hurdle at Aintree over 2m 4f (good) in a Grade 1 hurdle race won by Khyber Kim in April on his latest outing.
Has won four hurdle races from 2m to 2m 1f on good to soft and soft ground. Fell 2 out when 5-1 in the Group 1 John Smith's Dick Francis Aintree Hurdle at Aintree over 2m 4f (good) in a Grade 1 hurdle race won by Khyber Kim in April on his latest outing.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 3f on soft ground. Beaten 1 3/4l by Federstar when second of 6 at 10-3 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Haydock over 2m 4f (heavy) in April.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 3f on soft ground. Beaten 1 3/4l by Federstar when second of 6 at 10-3 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Haydock over 2m 4f (heavy) in April.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 3f on good ground. Unseated rider when 12-1 at Newton Abbot over 2m 5f (soft) in a chase won by Earth Dream in August on his latest outing.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 3f on good ground. Unseated rider when 12-1 at Newton Abbot over 2m 5f (soft) in a chase won by Earth Dream in August on his latest outing.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 1f on good ground. Well beaten at 4-1fav behind Miss Saffron when seventh of 11 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 5f (good) earlier this month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 1f on good ground. Well beaten at 4-1fav behind Miss Saffron when seventh of 11 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 5f (good) earlier this month.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m on good to soft and heavy ground. Finished 8l behind Escort'men when fourth of 8 at 5-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Chepstow over 2m (good to soft) earlier this month.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m on good to soft and heavy ground. Finished 8l behind Escort'men when fourth of 8 at 5-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Chepstow over 2m (good to soft) earlier this month.
2008 Triumph Hurdle winner CELESTIAL HALO proved himself a hurdler of the highest order and looks a fascinating chasing recruit. He tackles fences for the first time today and only needs to transfer a portion of his talent to the larger obstacles in order to make a winning start in this code. Rougham also tackles fences for the first time and his hurdling form suggests he could be the one for the forecast while Diamond Brook can also be expected to go well.
Paul Nicholls won this last year with a long-odds-on shot in Tataniano, and will surely to do so again providing Celestial Halo jumps round safely. Diamond Brook is narrowly preferred to Rougham for the forecast.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good ground. Beaten 11l by Dunraven Storm when second of 13 at 10-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (good) earlier this month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good ground. Beaten 11l by Dunraven Storm when second of 13 at 10-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (good) earlier this month.
Successful in two NH flat races at 2m on good and good to soft ground. Beaten 1 1/2l by Megastar when second of 20 at 7-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 2 NH flat race in the Group 2 John Smith's Champion Standard Open NH Flat Race at Aintree over 2m 1f (good) in April.
Successful in two NH flat races at 2m on good and good to soft ground. Beaten 1 1/2l by Megastar when second of 20 at 7-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 2 NH flat race in the Group 2 John Smith's Champion Standard Open NH Flat Race at Aintree over 2m 1f (good) in April.
A winner at 18-1 in a NH flat race at Market Rasen over 2m 1f (good) on his latest outing in May, beating Sweet Irony by a short head.
A winner at 18-1 in a NH flat race at Market Rasen over 2m 1f (good) on his latest outing in May, beating Sweet Irony by a short head.
Unplaced in both NH starts. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Time Machine when sixth of 10 on his hurdling debut at Perth over 2m (soft) last month.
Unplaced in both NH starts. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Time Machine when sixth of 10 on his hurdling debut at Perth over 2m (soft) last month.
Unplaced in both NH starts. Well beaten at 250-1 behind Giordano Bruno when last of 14 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Taunton over 2m 1f (good to soft) in March last year.
Unplaced in both NH starts. Well beaten at 250-1 behind Giordano Bruno when last of 14 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Taunton over 2m 1f (good to soft) in March last year.
Won on his latest outing when 7-4fav at Yarmouth over 1m 3f (good) in September '07, beating Tafiya by 3l. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Jane Chapple-Hyam.
Won on his latest outing when 7-4fav at Yarmouth over 1m 3f (good) in September '07, beating Tafiya by 3l. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Jane Chapple-Hyam.
Placed in a NH flat race from five starts. Well beaten at 40-1 behind William Hogarth when seventh of 11 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Chepstow over 2m (good to soft) earlier this month.
Placed in a NH flat race from five starts. Well beaten at 40-1 behind William Hogarth when seventh of 11 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Chepstow over 2m (good to soft) earlier this month.
Yet to place in four starts. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Dunraven Storm when fifth of 9 on his latest outing in a NH flat race here over 2m 1f (good) in April.
Yet to place in four starts. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Dunraven Storm when fifth of 9 on his latest outing in a NH flat race here over 2m 1f (good) in April.
Third of 14 behind Real Treasure beaten 2 1/2l at 7-4jt-fav on his NH debut in a maiden hurdle race over this course and distance (good to soft) in February.
Third of 14 behind Real Treasure beaten 2 1/2l at 7-4jt-fav on his NH debut in a maiden hurdle race over this course and distance (good to soft) in February.
Yet to place in five starts. Well beaten at 100-1 behind Dunraven Storm when 10th of 13 on her latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (good) earlier this month.
Yet to place in five starts. Well beaten at 100-1 behind Dunraven Storm when 10th of 13 on her latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (good) earlier this month.
Dare Me has won two 'bumpers' from four starts and was second in a Grade 2 event at Aintree back in the spring. He must be given every chance on his hurdling debut while Magic Show won his last two starts on the Flat but has been off the track for three years now. This can go the way of SUNWISE, a double Irish Flat winner who finished a close third over C&D on his hurdling debut in a similar contest here in February.
Dare Me is one of the most exciting recruits to hurdles from the bumper field this season, and it will be rather disappointing if he isn't up to this task. Dean's Grange is pretty exposed but makes marginally more appeal than Sunwise for the forecast spot.
He has won three hurdle races at 2m on good to firm and good ground. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Court Red Handed when 14th of 17 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ludlow over 2m 5f (good) earlier this month.
He has won three hurdle races at 2m on good to firm and good ground. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Court Red Handed when 14th of 17 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ludlow over 2m 5f (good) earlier this month.
He has won a hurdle race and three chases from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to soft. Well beaten at 40-1 behind Rathcor when seventh of 10 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Huntingdon over 2m 4f (good) earlier this month.
He has won a hurdle race and three chases from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to soft. Well beaten at 40-1 behind Rathcor when seventh of 10 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Huntingdon over 2m 4f (good) earlier this month.
Placed in a hurdle race from three NH starts. Beaten 1/2l by Horseford Hill when second of 14 at 7-2 on his latest NH outing in a maiden hurdle race at Towcester over 2m 3f (good) in April last year. Having his first run for a new stable today.
Placed in a hurdle race from three NH starts. Beaten 1/2l by Horseford Hill when second of 14 at 7-2 on his latest NH outing in a maiden hurdle race at Towcester over 2m 3f (good) in April last year. Having his first run for a new stable today.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m on good to firm ground. Finished 2 3/4l behind Cubism when fourth of 9 at 5-2fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Market Rasen over 2m 3f (good) last month.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m on good to firm ground. Finished 2 3/4l behind Cubism when fourth of 9 at 5-2fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Market Rasen over 2m 3f (good) last month.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 1f on good to firm and good ground, but last win was over three years ago. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Earth Dream when seventh of 12 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kempton over 2m 5f (good) in March last year.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 1f on good to firm and good ground, but last win was over three years ago. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Earth Dream when seventh of 12 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kempton over 2m 5f (good) in March last year.
A winner of a chase at 2m 4f on good ground. Beaten 9l by Magical Harry when second of 12 at 4-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Newton Abbot over 2m 5f (good) in May.
A winner of a chase at 2m 4f on good ground. Beaten 9l by Magical Harry when second of 12 at 4-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Newton Abbot over 2m 5f (good) in May.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 1f on good ground, but that win was over two years ago. Finished 9l behind Cantabilly when fifth of 15 at 14-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (good) earlier this month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 1f on good ground, but that win was over two years ago. Finished 9l behind Cantabilly when fifth of 15 at 14-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (good) earlier this month.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m on good to soft ground. Beaten 3l by Kateal when second of 8 at 6-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Taunton over 2m 3f (good to soft) in April.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m on good to soft ground. Beaten 3l by Kateal when second of 8 at 6-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Taunton over 2m 3f (good to soft) in April.
Placed in two NH flat races from 12 starts. Finished 18l behind Entertain Me when fourth of 14 at 8-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Towcester over 2m 5f (good to firm) in May.
Placed in two NH flat races from 12 starts. Finished 18l behind Entertain Me when fourth of 14 at 8-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Towcester over 2m 5f (good to firm) in May.
She has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race from 1m 6f to 2m 4f on good to soft and soft ground (latest flat win was last month). Beaten 1 1/2l by The Good Guy when second of 9 at 5-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Fontwell over 2m 2f (good to soft).
She has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race from 1m 6f to 2m 4f on good to soft and soft ground (latest flat win was last month). Beaten 1 1/2l by The Good Guy when second of 9 at 5-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Fontwell over 2m 2f (good to soft).
A winner at 11-1 in a hurdle race at Towcester over 2m 3f (good) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Crystal Prince by 3/4l.
A winner at 11-1 in a hurdle race at Towcester over 2m 3f (good) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Crystal Prince by 3/4l.
He has won four hurdle races from 2m 1f to 3m 3f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Beaten 13l behind Cantabilly at 33-1 when seventh of 15 on his latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (good) earlier this month.
He has won four hurdle races from 2m 1f to 3m 3f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Beaten 13l behind Cantabilly at 33-1 when seventh of 15 on his latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (good) earlier this month.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m on good and heavy ground, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 4 1/2l by Nono Le Sage when second of 7 at 11-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Warwick over 2m (soft) in March.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m on good and heavy ground, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 4 1/2l by Nono Le Sage when second of 7 at 11-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Warwick over 2m (soft) in March.
Russian Epic's long absence is a worry but he's shown enough in three starts over timber to come into the reckoning. Race fitness won't be a problem for Royal Max but he may need some help from the handicapper and preference is for THE WEE MIDGET, who won more cosily over 2m 4f at Towcester this month than the official distance would suggest. He's up 6lb now but looks in fine form and could be capable of further improvement.
The Wee Midget showed a good attitude when opening his hurdling account at Towcester recently and may find the required improvement to defy his revised mark. Royal Max and Princess Flame are others worth considering.
Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 7-2fav at Perth over 2m 4f (soft) last month, beating Coosan Belle by 9l.
Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 7-2fav at Perth over 2m 4f (soft) last month, beating Coosan Belle by 9l.
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m and 2m 1f on good to firm ground (latest flat win was last month). Beaten 8l behind Nothing Is Forever at 6-1 when eighth of 13 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Wincanton over 2m (good to firm) earlier this month.
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m and 2m 1f on good to firm ground (latest flat win was last month). Beaten 8l behind Nothing Is Forever at 6-1 when eighth of 13 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Wincanton over 2m (good to firm) earlier this month.
He has won three hurdle races and a chase from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 11-8fav at Kempton over 2m (good) earlier this month, beating Cortinas by 3/4l. Carries a 7lb penalty today for that success. Has also won at Towcester this season.
He has won three hurdle races and a chase from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 11-8fav at Kempton over 2m (good) earlier this month, beating Cortinas by 3/4l. Carries a 7lb penalty today for that success. Has also won at Towcester this season.
Yet to place in five starts. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Lord Tomnoddy when sixth of 15 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Chepstow over 3m (good) in March.
Yet to place in five starts. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Lord Tomnoddy when sixth of 15 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Chepstow over 3m (good) in March.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 3f on good ground. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Petroupetrov when seventh of 16 on his latest outing in a chase at Kempton over 3m (good) in April.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 3f on good ground. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Petroupetrov when seventh of 16 on his latest outing in a chase at Kempton over 3m (good) in April.
He has won three hurdle races and a chase from 2m to 2m 4f on good to soft ground. Well beaten at 6-1 behind Diaco when sixth of 10 on his latest outing in a chase at Market Rasen over 2m 2f (good) last month.
He has won three hurdle races and a chase from 2m to 2m 4f on good to soft ground. Well beaten at 6-1 behind Diaco when sixth of 10 on his latest outing in a chase at Market Rasen over 2m 2f (good) last month.
Yet to place in eight starts. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Munlochy Bay when eighth of 20 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cheltenham over 3m (good) in April.
Yet to place in eight starts. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Munlochy Bay when eighth of 20 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cheltenham over 3m (good) in April.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 2f on good ground. Finished 18l behind Nintytwo Team when fourth of 7 at 50-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Fontwell over 2m 2f (good) in June.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 2f on good ground. Finished 18l behind Nintytwo Team when fourth of 7 at 50-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Fontwell over 2m 2f (good) in June.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good to firm ground. Unseated rider when 15-2 at Huntingdon over 2m 4f (good) in a chase won by Fidelis earlier this month on his chase debut.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good to firm ground. Unseated rider when 15-2 at Huntingdon over 2m 4f (good) in a chase won by Fidelis earlier this month on his chase debut.
Successful in two chases at 2m 3f and 2m 4f on soft ground. Pulled up at the 9th when 2-1fav at Taunton over 2m 3f (soft) in a chase won by Senor Shane in January on his latest outing.
Successful in two chases at 2m 3f and 2m 4f on soft ground. Pulled up at the 9th when 2-1fav at Taunton over 2m 3f (soft) in a chase won by Senor Shane in January on his latest outing.
A winner of a chase at 2m 3f on soft ground. Finished 12l behind Young Albert when fifth of 8 at 11-2 on his latest outing in a chase over this course and distance (good) in October last year.
A winner of a chase at 2m 3f on soft ground. Finished 12l behind Young Albert when fifth of 8 at 11-2 on his latest outing in a chase over this course and distance (good) in October last year.
A winner of a chase at 2m on good to firm ground. Well beaten at 7-2 behind Misamon when 9th of 12 on his latest outing in a chase at Newton Abbot over 2m (good) in June.
A winner of a chase at 2m on good to firm ground. Well beaten at 7-2 behind Misamon when 9th of 12 on his latest outing in a chase at Newton Abbot over 2m (good) in June.
WOODLARK ISLAND makes a quick reappearance under a 7lb penalty following his impressive 2m win at Kempton on Sunday. That was only his second start over fences and, with further improvement on the cards, he is worth sticking with. De Bansha Man won nicely over hurdles at Perth last time but has plenty to find on his sole effort over fences so far while Ere Alfie landed a double over fences last December but may be in the grip of the handicapper now.
Ere Alfie looked one to follow when winning twice last season, but may have to play second fiddle to intriguing chasing newcomer Honourable Arthur, who has the physique to excel over fences and is worth chancing in his first handicap. Inside Dealer is another who can make an impact now switching codes.
Dam won three times at 7f and 1m.
Dam won three times at 7f and 1m.
Half-brother to Gower, won at 6f.
Half-brother to Gower, won at 6f.
Half-brother to There And Then, won in NH flat race at 2m.
Half-brother to There And Then, won in NH flat race at 2m.
Half-brother to Baymist, won twice at 5f.
Half-brother to Baymist, won twice at 5f.
Dam a lightly raced maiden.
Dam a lightly raced maiden.
Dam won five times over hurdles between 2m and 2m 4f.
Dam won five times over hurdles between 2m and 2m 4f.
Dam won in a point to point race at 3m.
Dam won in a point to point race at 3m.
Half-brother to Sorbiesharry, won nine times at 1m and 1m 1f.
Half-brother to Sorbiesharry, won nine times at 1m and 1m 1f.
Dam won twice at 1m and 1m 2f.
Dam won twice at 1m and 1m 2f.
Half-brother to Julaxie, won at 1m 2f.
Half-brother to Julaxie, won at 1m 2f.
Dam a lightly raced maiden.
Dam a lightly raced maiden.
Dam won three times in point to point races at 3m.
Dam won three times in point to point races at 3m.
Dam a lightly raced maiden.
Dam a lightly raced maiden.
Half-sister to Nestor Protector, won at 5f.
Half-sister to Nestor Protector, won at 5f.
Half-sister to Presidential Fling, won five times at 1m.
Half-sister to Presidential Fling, won five times at 1m.
Hughie Morrison is a better known Flat trainer but although he makes few forays into the 'bumper' arena, he rarely comes away empty handed, boasting a 40 per cent strike-rate, so, with little else to go on here, it could pay to side with his Sakhee colt COUSIN KHEE. Watledge is related to a string of good French and US winners and is another who could go well while Direct Flo and Ondeafears cannot be ruled out.
The first 3-y-o bumper of the season and, with no form on offer, the market will provide plenty more clues but, as things stand, Cousin Khee makes the most appeal representing the stable that won the race in 2007 and 2008, with Burning Light and Direct Flo also of interest.
