Exeter 20 October 2009
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A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good to firm ground. Fell 2 out when 10-3 over this course and distance (good) in a hurdle race won by Jim Bobs Girl earlier this month on his latest outing.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good to firm ground. Fell 2 out when 10-3 over this course and distance (good) in a hurdle race won by Jim Bobs Girl earlier this month on his latest outing.
Unplaced in all four starts. Well beaten at 100-1 behind Kangaroo Court when 11th of 15 on his hurdling debut at Lingfield over 2m 3f (good) in March.
Unplaced in all four starts. Well beaten at 100-1 behind Kangaroo Court when 11th of 15 on his hurdling debut at Lingfield over 2m 3f (good) in March.
He has won three chases from 2m 3f to 2m 5f on good to soft and soft ground. A winner at 4-1 in a chase at Fakenham over 2m 5f (good to soft) on his latest outing in March, beating Craven by 4l.
He has won three chases from 2m 3f to 2m 5f on good to soft and soft ground. A winner at 4-1 in a chase at Fakenham over 2m 5f (good to soft) on his latest outing in March, beating Craven by 4l.
Yet to place in ten starts. Pulled up 4 out when 50-1 at Uttoxeter over 2m 6f (good to soft) in a selling hurdle race won by Magnifico in July on his latest outing. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with D R Gandolfo.
Yet to place in ten starts. Pulled up 4 out when 50-1 at Uttoxeter over 2m 6f (good to soft) in a selling hurdle race won by Magnifico in July on his latest outing. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with D R Gandolfo.
Unplaced in all four starts. Finished 19l behind Fred Kennet when sixth of 11 at 40-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Worcester over 2m 4f (good) last month.
Unplaced in all four starts. Finished 19l behind Fred Kennet when sixth of 11 at 40-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Worcester over 2m 4f (good) last month.
Successful in two chases at 2m 6f and 3m 1f on good and good to soft ground. Beaten 4 1/2l by Jacarado when second of 13 at 16-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Towcester over 3m (good to firm) earlier this month.
Successful in two chases at 2m 6f and 3m 1f on good and good to soft ground. Beaten 4 1/2l by Jacarado when second of 13 at 16-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Towcester over 3m (good to firm) earlier this month.
Finished 6l behind Latin America when fourth of 12 at 7-4fav on his racecourse debut at Fontwell over 2m 2f (good) in February.
Finished 6l behind Latin America when fourth of 12 at 7-4fav on his racecourse debut at Fontwell over 2m 2f (good) in February.
Yet to place in four starts. Well beaten at 40-1 behind Walamo when 9th of 11 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Bangor over 2m 4f (good) in August.
Yet to place in four starts. Well beaten at 40-1 behind Walamo when 9th of 11 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Bangor over 2m 4f (good) in August.
Unplaced in all three starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Hayes Princess when seventh of 8 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Towcester over 2m (good to firm) earlier this month.
Unplaced in all three starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Hayes Princess when seventh of 8 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Towcester over 2m (good to firm) earlier this month.
Placed in two hurdle races and a NH flat race from 16 starts. Well beaten at 15-2 behind Orion Express when eighth of 11 on his latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (good to firm) in May.
Placed in two hurdle races and a NH flat race from 16 starts. Well beaten at 15-2 behind Orion Express when eighth of 11 on his latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (good to firm) in May.
Placed in two hurdle races, a NH flat race and a chase from eight starts. Beaten 10l by Toby Jug when second of 5 at 9-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Huntingdon over 3m (good to firm) earlier this month.
Placed in two hurdle races, a NH flat race and a chase from eight starts. Beaten 10l by Toby Jug when second of 5 at 9-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Huntingdon over 3m (good to firm) earlier this month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 6f on good ground. Third of 16 behind Deadline beaten 9l at 4-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Fontwell over 2m 6f (good) last month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 6f on good ground. Third of 16 behind Deadline beaten 9l at 4-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Fontwell over 2m 6f (good) last month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 7f on good ground. Finished 14l behind Always Bold when fifth of 11 at 7-2 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Uttoxeter over 3m (good to firm) in June.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 7f on good ground. Finished 14l behind Always Bold when fifth of 11 at 7-2 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Uttoxeter over 3m (good to firm) in June.
Placed in a hurdle race from two starts. Finished 9l behind Qianshan Leader when fifth of 10 at 12-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Bangor over 2m 4f (good) earlier this month.
Placed in a hurdle race from two starts. Finished 9l behind Qianshan Leader when fifth of 10 at 12-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Bangor over 2m 4f (good) earlier this month.
LUCKY DANCER, a maiden hurdle winner at Worcester first time over fences, was unlucky not to claim his second success when seen over C&D last time on his third start. He looked to have every chance two out when slipping up on landing. He Is open to further improvement and can make amends today. Thedeboftheyear, an easy C&D winner in a similar contest in April, was well beaten at Uttoxeter next time but still looks the danger to the selection, especially if recapturing her best form. Ballyvesey, second over fences last time, seems to have lost his way over timber lately but has claims on his best form.
Oamaru Stone is sure to be popular on his hurdling bow, but Dawn At Sea is in rude health at present and strikes as a better value alternative. Ballyvesey could emerge best of the rest.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 1f on good to firm ground. Beaten % by Rockys Choice when 2nd but disqualified and placed 2nd of 9 at 9-4 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Plumpton over 2m (good to firm) last month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 1f on good to firm ground. Beaten % by Rockys Choice when 2nd but disqualified and placed 2nd of 9 at 9-4 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Plumpton over 2m (good to firm) last month.
Beaten 17l by Silver Kate when second of 15 at evens fav on his racecourse debut at Hereford over 2m 1f (good) in September last year. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Evan Williams.
Beaten 17l by Silver Kate when second of 15 at evens fav on his racecourse debut at Hereford over 2m 1f (good) in September last year. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Evan Williams.
Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with J D Moore in Ireland.
Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with J D Moore in Ireland.
Unplaced in both NH starts. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Qroktou when 9th of 16 on his latest NH outing in a NH flat race at Newbury over 2m (good to soft) in December last year.
Unplaced in both NH starts. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Qroktou when 9th of 16 on his latest NH outing in a NH flat race at Newbury over 2m (good to soft) in December last year.
Placed in a NH flat race from six starts. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Get Me Out Of Here when 9th of 11 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Worcester over 2m (good to soft) earlier this month.
Placed in a NH flat race from six starts. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Get Me Out Of Here when 9th of 11 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Worcester over 2m (good to soft) earlier this month.
Placed in two hurdle races from four NH starts. Beaten 5l by Zafar when second of 9 at 12-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Newton Abbot over 2m 1f (soft) in August.
Placed in two hurdle races from four NH starts. Beaten 5l by Zafar when second of 9 at 12-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Newton Abbot over 2m 1f (soft) in August.
Unplaced in all three starts. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Bellvano when 9th of 11 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Newbury over 2m (good) in February.
Unplaced in all three starts. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Bellvano when 9th of 11 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Newbury over 2m (good) in February.
Well beaten at 20-1 behind Tito Bustillo when 12th of 16 on his NH debut in a hurdle race at Chepstow over 2m (good) earlier this month.
Well beaten at 20-1 behind Tito Bustillo when 12th of 16 on his NH debut in a hurdle race at Chepstow over 2m (good) earlier this month.
Unplaced in both NH starts. Well beaten at 10-1 behind Aiteen Thirtythree when seventh of 11 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Chepstow over 2m (good) in April.
Unplaced in both NH starts. Well beaten at 10-1 behind Aiteen Thirtythree when seventh of 11 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Chepstow over 2m (good) in April.
Unplaced in both NH starts. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Poseidon when 13th of 15 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Musselburgh over 2m (good to soft) in January last year. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with M W Easterby.
Unplaced in both NH starts. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Poseidon when 13th of 15 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Musselburgh over 2m (good to soft) in January last year. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with M W Easterby.
Placed in a NH flat race from four starts. Well beaten at 22-1 behind Shadow Dancer when seventh of 12 on his hurdling debut at Market Rasen over 2m 3f (good) last month.
Placed in a NH flat race from four starts. Well beaten at 22-1 behind Shadow Dancer when seventh of 12 on his hurdling debut at Market Rasen over 2m 3f (good) last month.
Third of 8 behind Latin America beaten a distance at 11-4 on his racecourse debut at Fontwell over 1m 6f (soft) in February.
Third of 8 behind Latin America beaten a distance at 11-4 on his racecourse debut at Fontwell over 1m 6f (soft) in February.
Placed in a hurdle race and two chases from three starts. Beaten 2 1/2l by Rhialco when second of 13 on his latest outing in a chase at Auteuil over 2m 1f in May. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Marc Rolland in France.
Placed in a hurdle race and two chases from three starts. Beaten 2 1/2l by Rhialco when second of 13 on his latest outing in a chase at Auteuil over 2m 1f in May. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Marc Rolland in France.
Unplaced in all three starts. Well beaten at 20-1 behind No Principles when 12th of 16 on his latest outing in a maiden NH flat race at Uttoxeter over 2m (good to soft) in May. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Mrs A L M King.
Unplaced in all three starts. Well beaten at 20-1 behind No Principles when 12th of 16 on his latest outing in a maiden NH flat race at Uttoxeter over 2m (good to soft) in May. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Mrs A L M King.
Unplaced in both NH starts. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Balthazar King when 9th of 11 on his hurdling debut at Ffos Las over 2m 4f (good) earlier this month.
Unplaced in both NH starts. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Balthazar King when 9th of 11 on his hurdling debut at Ffos Las over 2m 4f (good) earlier this month.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m on good to soft ground. Fell 5 out when 10-1 at Warwick over 2m 5f (soft) in a hurdle race won by Weird Al in November last year on his latest outing. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Carl Llewellyn.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m on good to soft ground. Fell 5 out when 10-1 at Warwick over 2m 5f (soft) in a hurdle race won by Weird Al in November last year on his latest outing. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Carl Llewellyn.
Well beaten at 16-1 behind Jane Austen when 12th of 14 on his latest outing at Fairyhouse over 1m 4f (soft) in October last year. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with T Stack in Ireland.
Well beaten at 16-1 behind Jane Austen when 12th of 14 on his latest outing at Fairyhouse over 1m 4f (soft) in October last year. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with T Stack in Ireland.
Placed in a hurdle race from two starts. Finished 20l behind Song of Songs when fifth of 18 at 16-1 on his latest NH outing in a hurdle race at Wincanton over 2m (good to soft) in February last year.
Placed in a hurdle race from two starts. Finished 20l behind Song of Songs when fifth of 18 at 16-1 on his latest NH outing in a hurdle race at Wincanton over 2m (good to soft) in February last year.
Although he may prefer more cut in the ground, there seems every chance that French import REBEL DU MAQUIS can make his UK debut a winning one. He's finished second in his three starts to date, once over hurdles and twice over fences, and was close-up last time in a valuable 2m 2f chase at Auteuil. This seems an easier task and he's sure to be well prepared for this. Superius, a winner on the Flat in Ireland, looks a nice sort and could go well on his hurdling bow while Tayarat might have been a shade unlucky when losing a 2m hurdle at Plumpton in the stewards' room and seems sure to be thereabouts today.
Rebel du Maquis showed more than enough in France to suggest he won't be long in winning races over here. He could well open his account in this one, though Strategic Approach, who was still going well when falling 4 out when last seen over hurdles, isn't one to dismiss lightly, and Superius is an interesting recruit to jumping, worthy of close market scrutiny.
He has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 5f on good and good to soft ground. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Montana Slim when 16th of 25 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Punchestown over 2m 4f (soft) in April.
He has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 5f on good and good to soft ground. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Montana Slim when 16th of 25 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Punchestown over 2m 4f (soft) in April.
Finished 9l behind Seven Is My Number when fourth of 10 at 33-1 on his racecourse debut at Stratford over 2m 4f (good to firm) last month.
Finished 9l behind Seven Is My Number when fourth of 10 at 33-1 on his racecourse debut at Stratford over 2m 4f (good to firm) last month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good ground. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Toshi when seventh of 10 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Bangor over 2m 1f (good) in May.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good ground. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Toshi when seventh of 10 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Bangor over 2m 1f (good) in May.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 3f on good ground. Well beaten at 12-1 behind Nostringsattached when 10th of 13 on his latest outing in a chase at Ffos Las over 2m 5f (good) in June.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 3f on good ground. Well beaten at 12-1 behind Nostringsattached when 10th of 13 on his latest outing in a chase at Ffos Las over 2m 5f (good) in June.
He has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 3f on good ground. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 15-8fav at Cheltenham over 2m 1f (good) in April, beating Postmaster by 21l.
He has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 3f on good ground. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 15-8fav at Cheltenham over 2m 1f (good) in April, beating Postmaster by 21l.
It would be a major surprise if TATANIANO didn't make his chasing debut a winning one. The Irish point-to-point winner has won three of his five starts over hurdles, scorching home by 21 lengths at Cheltenham last April. The switch to the bigger obstacles has been keenly awaited and, with him going well when fresh, he should take all the beating on his seasonal reappearance. Award Winner, also making his debut over fences, could be the one for the forecast while Manmoon and Hereweareagain have experience over the larger obstacles and that might stand them in good stead.
Tataniano is an exciting chasing prospect and shouldn't be too hard pressed to account for Award Winner and Manmoon on his debut over fences.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 2f. Finished 5l behind Quatre Vingt Treize when fourth of 19 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Auteuil over 2m 2f in June last year. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with J Bertran De Balanda in France.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 2f. Finished 5l behind Quatre Vingt Treize when fourth of 19 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Auteuil over 2m 2f in June last year. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with J Bertran De Balanda in France.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 6f on good ground. Pulled up 5 out when 7-1 at Chepstow over 2m 4f (good) in a hurdle race won by Dantari earlier this month on his latest outing.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 6f on good ground. Pulled up 5 out when 7-1 at Chepstow over 2m 4f (good) in a hurdle race won by Dantari earlier this month on his latest outing.
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m 1f on good to firm and good ground. Finished 11l behind Last Flight when sixth of 14 at 11-2fav on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Aintree over 2m 4f (good to soft) in May.
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m 1f on good to firm and good ground. Finished 11l behind Last Flight when sixth of 14 at 11-2fav on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Aintree over 2m 4f (good to soft) in May.
Placed in a hurdle race from two starts, also won a flat race in April. Third of 13 behind Ryvalo Des Brosses beaten 4l on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Les Sables over 2m 1f in June. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with E Leenders in France.
Placed in a hurdle race from two starts, also won a flat race in April. Third of 13 behind Ryvalo Des Brosses beaten 4l on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Les Sables over 2m 1f in June. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with E Leenders in France.
Placed in a hurdle race and two NH flat races from five starts. Pulled up at the 8th when 22-1 at Sandown over 2m 4f (good to soft) in a hurdle race won by Cathedral Rock in February on his latest outing.
Placed in a hurdle race and two NH flat races from five starts. Pulled up at the 8th when 22-1 at Sandown over 2m 4f (good to soft) in a hurdle race won by Cathedral Rock in February on his latest outing.
Won on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race when 2-1fav at Limerick over 2m 3f (good) in May last year, beating Arcadius by 1l. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with C F Swan in Ireland.
Won on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race when 2-1fav at Limerick over 2m 3f (good) in May last year, beating Arcadius by 1l. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with C F Swan in Ireland.
Placed in two hurdle races from eight NH starts. Well beaten at 12-1 behind Mr Gardner when fourth of 9 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Newbury over 2m 5f (good) in March.
Placed in two hurdle races from eight NH starts. Well beaten at 12-1 behind Mr Gardner when fourth of 9 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Newbury over 2m 5f (good) in March.
He has won three hurdle races from 2m 2f to 2m 4f on ground varying from firm to good to soft. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Rathrockscourt when 10th of 12 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Newton Abbot over 2m 3f (good to firm) last month. Having his first run for a new stable today.
He has won three hurdle races from 2m 2f to 2m 4f on ground varying from firm to good to soft. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Rathrockscourt when 10th of 12 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Newton Abbot over 2m 3f (good to firm) last month. Having his first run for a new stable today.
Placed in three hurdle races from ten starts. Well beaten at 13-2 behind Solway Bay when sixth of 11 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Uttoxeter over 2m 6f (good to firm) earlier this month.
Placed in three hurdle races from ten starts. Well beaten at 13-2 behind Solway Bay when sixth of 11 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Uttoxeter over 2m 6f (good to firm) earlier this month.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 3f on good ground. A winner at 6-1 in a selling hurdle race at Towcester over 2m (good) on his latest outing in May, beating Benayoun by 1 1/2l.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 3f on good ground. A winner at 6-1 in a selling hurdle race at Towcester over 2m (good) on his latest outing in May, beating Benayoun by 1 1/2l.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good to firm ground. Fell 3 out when 5-1 at Wincanton over 2m (good to firm) in a hurdle race won by Dark Energy earlier this month on his latest outing.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good to firm ground. Fell 3 out when 5-1 at Wincanton over 2m (good to firm) in a hurdle race won by Dark Energy earlier this month on his latest outing.
She has won three hurdle races from 2m 1f to 3m on good and good to soft ground. Won on her latest outing in a hurdle race when 7-2fav at Worcester over 3m (good) last month, beating Icansingarainbow by 2 3/4l.
She has won three hurdle races from 2m 1f to 3m on good and good to soft ground. Won on her latest outing in a hurdle race when 7-2fav at Worcester over 3m (good) last month, beating Icansingarainbow by 2 3/4l.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 1f on good to soft ground. Well beaten at 6-1 behind Colliers Court when 9th of 11 on his latest outing in a chase at Uttoxeter over 2m (good) last month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 1f on good to soft ground. Well beaten at 6-1 behind Colliers Court when 9th of 11 on his latest outing in a chase at Uttoxeter over 2m (good) last month.
Placed in a NH flat race from nine starts. Pulled up 4 out when 20-1 at Newton Abbot over 2m 6f (good to firm) in a hurdle race won by Armenian Boy in April on her latest outing.
Placed in a NH flat race from nine starts. Pulled up 4 out when 20-1 at Newton Abbot over 2m 6f (good to firm) in a hurdle race won by Armenian Boy in April on her latest outing.
He has won two hurdle races and two NH flat races from 2m to 2m 5f on soft and heavy ground. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Daurica when seventh of 11 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Southwell over 2m 5f (good) in June.
He has won two hurdle races and two NH flat races from 2m to 2m 5f on soft and heavy ground. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Daurica when seventh of 11 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Southwell over 2m 5f (good) in June.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good to firm ground. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Doctor Robert when eighth of 13 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Wincanton over 2m (good to firm) earlier this month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good to firm ground. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Doctor Robert when eighth of 13 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Wincanton over 2m (good to firm) earlier this month.
Placed in a hurdle race and a NH flat race from 11 starts. Well beaten at 9-1 behind Crouch End Flyer when 11th of 16 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Towcester over 2m (good to firm) earlier this month.
Placed in a hurdle race and a NH flat race from 11 starts. Well beaten at 9-1 behind Crouch End Flyer when 11th of 16 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Towcester over 2m (good to firm) earlier this month.
Placed in four hurdle races and two NH flat races from 19 starts. Third of 9 behind Bubbs beaten 1l at 7-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (good) earlier this month.
Placed in four hurdle races and two NH flat races from 19 starts. Third of 9 behind Bubbs beaten 1l at 7-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (good) earlier this month.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 3f on good to firm and good ground. A winner at 16-1 in a hurdle race over this course and distance (good) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Lansdowne Princess by 5l.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 3f on good to firm and good ground. A winner at 16-1 in a hurdle race over this course and distance (good) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Lansdowne Princess by 5l.
In quite a trappy little contest it might pay to side with the lightly-raced French import REFERENT. Twice a winner in bumpers from three starts, he's improved in two runs over hurdles, finishing a close third over 2m 1f at Les Sables-d'Olonne back in June. He looks reasonably treated by the handicapper on his UK debut and might have the edge here. Winterwood, a maiden hurdle winner at Limerick, could be the danger although his 17-month absence is a worry while French hurdles winner Sagalyrique has also been off the track since last summer but can be given every chance on form.
A chance is taken on Winterwood making a successful comeback on his handicap debut, so good is Tim Vaughan with horses acquired from other yards. Alaghiraar and Foreign King are also shortlisted in an open affair.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 5f and 3m on good to soft and soft ground. Well beaten at 7-1fav behind Kayf Aramis when 12th of 22 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cheltenham over 3m (good to soft) in March.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 5f and 3m on good to soft and soft ground. Well beaten at 7-1fav behind Kayf Aramis when 12th of 22 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cheltenham over 3m (good to soft) in March.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good to soft ground. Well beaten at 7-2 behind Aqualung when eighth of 15 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ludlow over 2m 5f (soft) in January. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with N A Twiston-Davies.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good to soft ground. Well beaten at 7-2 behind Aqualung when eighth of 15 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ludlow over 2m 5f (soft) in January. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with N A Twiston-Davies.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on soft ground. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Michel Le Bon when fifth of 6 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Newbury over 3m (good) in March.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on soft ground. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Michel Le Bon when fifth of 6 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Newbury over 3m (good) in March.
Placed in two hurdle races from nine NH starts. Third of 5 behind Western Gale beaten 7l at 12-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Hexham over 3m 1f (good to firm) earlier this month.
Placed in two hurdle races from nine NH starts. Third of 5 behind Western Gale beaten 7l at 12-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Hexham over 3m 1f (good to firm) earlier this month.
BALLYDUB'S close second in a Grade 3 race at Sandown at the start of the year was the pinnacle of an excellent hurdling career. After a summer break he resumes his NH career with his debut over the bigger obstacles and there is every likelihood he can start with a victory. Only Plane Painter of his three rivals has chasing experience and he could be the one for the forecast although Hunters Ploy and Kilvergan Boy have some good form over timber and cannot be ruled out.
Ballydub was in a different league to his rivals over hurdles and ought to open his chasing account at the first time of asking. Hunters Ploy could offer the sternest resistance.
Placed in two hurdle races from nine starts. Unseated rider when 11-4fav at Wincanton over 2m 5f (good to firm) in a chase won by Roussea earlier this month on his chase debut.
Placed in two hurdle races from nine starts. Unseated rider when 11-4fav at Wincanton over 2m 5f (good to firm) in a chase won by Roussea earlier this month on his chase debut.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 3f on good ground. Pulled up 4 out when 33-1 at Ffos Las over 3m (good) in a chase won by Sea Wall in June on his latest outing.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 3f on good ground. Pulled up 4 out when 33-1 at Ffos Las over 3m (good) in a chase won by Sea Wall in June on his latest outing.
He has won three hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Beaten 15l by Beautiful Vision when second of 7 at 2-1fav on his latest outing in a chase at Sedgefield over 2m 4f (good to firm) last month.
He has won three hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Beaten 15l by Beautiful Vision when second of 7 at 2-1fav on his latest outing in a chase at Sedgefield over 2m 4f (good to firm) last month.
She has won a hurdle race and two chases from 2m 3f to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Pulled up at the last when 9-1 at Newton Abbot over 2m 5f (good to firm) in a chase won by Ede'iff in March on her latest outing.
She has won a hurdle race and two chases from 2m 3f to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Pulled up at the last when 9-1 at Newton Abbot over 2m 5f (good to firm) in a chase won by Ede'iff in March on her latest outing.
He has won three hurdle races from 2m 1f to 2m 4f on good to soft ground. Beaten a nose by Roussea when second of 10 at 12-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Wincanton over 2m 5f (good to firm) earlier this month.
He has won three hurdle races from 2m 1f to 2m 4f on good to soft ground. Beaten a nose by Roussea when second of 10 at 12-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Wincanton over 2m 5f (good to firm) earlier this month.
He has won three chases from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to soft. Third of 10 behind Roussea beaten 10l at 10-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Wincanton over 2m 5f (good to firm) earlier this month.
He has won three chases from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to soft. Third of 10 behind Roussea beaten 10l at 10-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Wincanton over 2m 5f (good to firm) earlier this month.
A winner of a chase at 2m 3f on soft ground. Well beaten at 12-1 behind Bubbs when seventh of 9 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 3f (good) earlier this month.
A winner of a chase at 2m 3f on soft ground. Well beaten at 12-1 behind Bubbs when seventh of 9 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 3f (good) earlier this month.
Placed in two hurdle races and a NH flat race from ten starts. Well beaten at 10-1 behind Night Cru when fifth of 14 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Uttoxeter over 2m 4f (good) in June.
Placed in two hurdle races and a NH flat race from ten starts. Well beaten at 10-1 behind Night Cru when fifth of 14 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Uttoxeter over 2m 4f (good) in June.
I'm A Legend was just pipped over 2m 5f at Wincanton last time out but is proving difficult to win with over fences and carries another 5lb here. Free World, who unshipped his pilot at the fifth on his chasing bow in that Wincanton race, might get a lot closer today but it might be worth giving another chance to MARSH COURT, who landed a double over fences at the start of the year, including a good victory over 2m 5f at Warwick off this handicap mark. He was reluctant to race next time at Newton Abbot and was eventually pulled up but if he consents to take part today, could take all the beating.
Several of these have their jumping flaws or their fitness to prove after a break, and could be that Free World will give his rookie trainer a first win. I'm A Legend and Marsh Court look to have a bit more going for them than the rest.
Half-brother to Dallaah, won at 6f.
Half-brother to Dallaah, won at 6f.
Dam won over hurdles at 2m 1f.
Dam won over hurdles at 2m 1f.
Dam won twice at 7f and 1m including a Group 3 race.
Dam won twice at 7f and 1m including a Group 3 race.
Half-brother to Massalani, won three times at 7f and 1m.
Half-brother to Massalani, won three times at 7f and 1m.
Dam won twice over hurdles at 2m and 2m 1f.
Dam won twice over hurdles at 2m and 2m 1f.
Half-brother to Mouseen, won on the flat at 7f and over hurdles at 2m 1f.
Half-brother to Mouseen, won on the flat at 7f and over hurdles at 2m 1f.
Half-brother to Smart Cavalier, won three times in point to point races at 2m 4f and 3m and twice in chases at 2m and 2m 5f.
Half-brother to Smart Cavalier, won three times in point to point races at 2m 4f and 3m and twice in chases at 2m and 2m 5f.
Full sister to Celtic Carisma, won four times between 1m 3f and 2m.
Full sister to Celtic Carisma, won four times between 1m 3f and 2m.
Half-sister to Slavonic Lake, won on the flat at 7f and over hurdles at 2m.
Half-sister to Slavonic Lake, won on the flat at 7f and over hurdles at 2m.
Half-sister to Marcela Zabala, won twice at 5f and 6f.
Half-sister to Marcela Zabala, won twice at 5f and 6f.
With no form to go on in this bumper, punters need to look at stable records. Nicky Henderson does exceptionally well in these contests and his representative, Tetlami, a son of Daylami, looks sure to go well. However, Hughie Morrison, an infrequent participator in such races, has an even better strike-rate in his occasional forays into bumpers and it's worth taking a chance on his Sakhee colt, SKEEMAH, who seems ideally bred for this trip. Karasenir is another well-bred sort who could go well but his pedigree suggests he'll be better suited by a longer trip.
The market is an obvious starting point to put the respective merits of these newcomers into some sort of order, but Hughie Morrison's record in these events is unsurpassed, so it's a fair bet Skeemah will be ready first time up. Tetlami and Karasenir are also likely to figure prominently.
