Exeter 21 October 2008
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A winner at 12-1 in a hurdle race at Worcester over 3m (good) in June, beating Picabo Kid by 2 1/2l.
A winner at 12-1 in a hurdle race at Worcester over 3m (good) in June, beating Picabo Kid by 2 1/2l.
Placed in a NH flat race from three starts. Finished 10l behind Seefin Mountain when fourth of 15 at 5-2fav on his latest outing in a maiden NH flat race at Wincanton over 2m (good) in March.
Placed in a NH flat race from three starts. Finished 10l behind Seefin Mountain when fourth of 15 at 5-2fav on his latest outing in a maiden NH flat race at Wincanton over 2m (good) in March.
Placed in a hurdle race and a NH flat race from 12 starts. Unseated rider when 6-1 here over 2m 3f (good to soft) in a selling hurdle race won by Nearly A Breeze earlier this month on his latest outing.
Placed in a hurdle race and a NH flat race from 12 starts. Unseated rider when 6-1 here over 2m 3f (good to soft) in a selling hurdle race won by Nearly A Breeze earlier this month on his latest outing.
Successful in two chases at 2m 3f and 2m 6f on good to firm ground, but last win was over four years ago. Pulled up 3 out when 16-1 at Fontwell over 2m 6f (good to firm) in a chase won by Leading Article earlier this month on his latest outing.
Successful in two chases at 2m 3f and 2m 6f on good to firm ground, but last win was over four years ago. Pulled up 3 out when 16-1 at Fontwell over 2m 6f (good to firm) in a chase won by Leading Article earlier this month on his latest outing.
Placed in two hurdle races from three starts. Beaten 1 1/2l by Wind Instrument when second of 16 at 5-2jt-fav on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Chepstow over 3m (good to soft) in February.
Placed in two hurdle races from three starts. Beaten 1 1/2l by Wind Instrument when second of 16 at 5-2jt-fav on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Chepstow over 3m (good to soft) in February.
Unplaced in all three NH starts. Well beaten at 40-1 behind Winged d'Argent when tenth of 12 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 1f (good to soft) earlier this month.
Unplaced in all three NH starts. Well beaten at 40-1 behind Winged d'Argent when tenth of 12 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 1f (good to soft) earlier this month.
Half-brother to I'm A Legend, won over hurdles at 2m 1f. Foaled 12 May. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Martin Bullman.
Half-brother to I'm A Legend, won over hurdles at 2m 1f. Foaled 12 May. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Martin Bullman.
Unplaced in all three NH starts. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Quail when seventh of 11 on his latest outing in a maiden NH flat race at Worcester over 2m (soft) in April.
Unplaced in all three NH starts. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Quail when seventh of 11 on his latest outing in a maiden NH flat race at Worcester over 2m (soft) in April.
Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Denis Paul Murphy in Ireland.
Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Denis Paul Murphy in Ireland.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 3f on heavy ground. Finished 19l behind Native City when sixth of 16 at 22-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Towcester over 2m 5f (good) earlier this month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 3f on heavy ground. Finished 19l behind Native City when sixth of 16 at 22-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Towcester over 2m 5f (good) earlier this month.
Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with Becky Kennen.
Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with Becky Kennen.
Unplaced in all three NH starts. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Lindeman when ninth of 20 on her latest outing in a NH flat race at Cheltenham over 2m 1f (good) in April.
Unplaced in all three NH starts. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Lindeman when ninth of 20 on her latest outing in a NH flat race at Cheltenham over 2m 1f (good) in April.
Full sister to Trizzy, won in a point to point race at 2m 4f.
Full sister to Trizzy, won in a point to point race at 2m 4f.
Placed in two hurdle races from six starts. Third of 16 behind Native Commander beaten 1 1/2l at 9-2jt-fav on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Taunton over 2m 3f (good) in March.
Placed in two hurdle races from six starts. Third of 16 behind Native Commander beaten 1 1/2l at 9-2jt-fav on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Taunton over 2m 3f (good) in March.
Yet to place in three NH starts. Pulled up when 25-1 at Wincanton over 2m 4f (good) in a hurdle race won by Cheating Chance in April on her latest outing. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with R H Buckler.
Yet to place in three NH starts. Pulled up when 25-1 at Wincanton over 2m 4f (good) in a hurdle race won by Cheating Chance in April on her latest outing. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with R H Buckler.
Paul Nicholls' charge, GULLIBLE GORDON, is sure to be popular having gone close on both hurdle starts and he looks the safest bet. However, Tricky Trickster, who won a point-to-point on his sole public outing in April, makes his NH debut for the in-form Nigel Twiston-Davies stable and it would be no surprise to see him go close. Job One won a 3m novice handicap hurdle last time out in June but has no margin for error under a penalty for that win.
A winner at Nantes over 2m 1f (good to soft) in April, beating Mashour by 3/4l. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Jl Guillochon in France.
A winner at Nantes over 2m 1f (good to soft) in April, beating Mashour by 3/4l. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Jl Guillochon in France.
Full brother to Alfred's Tower, won in a chase at 2m 3f.
Full brother to Alfred's Tower, won in a chase at 2m 3f.
Dam is Hopeful Decision. Well beaten at 8-1 behind Time For Rupert when tenth of 15 on his racecourse debut at Ludlow over 2m (good) in April. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with R T Phillips.
Dam is Hopeful Decision. Well beaten at 8-1 behind Time For Rupert when tenth of 15 on his racecourse debut at Ludlow over 2m (good) in April. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with R T Phillips.
Placed in a hurdle race from two starts. Well beaten at 7-2 behind Ballykelly when sixth of 13 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Towcester over 2m 3f (good to soft) in May.
Placed in a hurdle race from two starts. Well beaten at 7-2 behind Ballykelly when sixth of 13 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Towcester over 2m 3f (good to soft) in May.
Placed in a NH flat race from two starts. Finished 18l behind Tim Henry when sixth of 11 at 8-1 on his latest outing in a maiden NH flat race at Newton Abbot over 2m 1f (good to firm) in July.
Placed in a NH flat race from two starts. Finished 18l behind Tim Henry when sixth of 11 at 8-1 on his latest outing in a maiden NH flat race at Newton Abbot over 2m 1f (good to firm) in July.
Half-brother to Don't Push It, won three times in chases between 2m and 2m 5f, twice over hurdles at 2m 4f and in NH flat race at 2m 1f.
Half-brother to Don't Push It, won three times in chases between 2m and 2m 5f, twice over hurdles at 2m 4f and in NH flat race at 2m 1f.
Unplaced in both NH starts. Well beaten at 33-1 behind King's Revenge when 11th of 14 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Lingfield over 2m (heavy) in January.
Unplaced in both NH starts. Well beaten at 33-1 behind King's Revenge when 11th of 14 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Lingfield over 2m (heavy) in January.
Beaten 9l behind Hadron Collider at 10-1 when seventh of 13 on his latest outing at Kempton over 1m 4f in July.
Beaten 9l behind Hadron Collider at 10-1 when seventh of 13 on his latest outing at Kempton over 1m 4f in July.
Successful in two NH flat races at 2m on firm and good ground, also won a flat race in January. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Group Captain when 12th of 18 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Newbury over 2m (good to soft) in December.
Successful in two NH flat races at 2m on firm and good ground, also won a flat race in January. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Group Captain when 12th of 18 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Newbury over 2m (good to soft) in December.
Beaten 2 1/2l by Alnwick when second of 7 at 13-8fav on his latest outing at Warwick over 1m 7f (firm) in June. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with M Johnston.
Beaten 2 1/2l by Alnwick when second of 7 at 13-8fav on his latest outing at Warwick over 1m 7f (firm) in June. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with M Johnston.
Well beaten at 6-1jt-fav behind Leg Spinner when 24th of 33 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 2m 2f (good to soft) earlier this month. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with L M Cumani.
Well beaten at 6-1jt-fav behind Leg Spinner when 24th of 33 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 2m 2f (good to soft) earlier this month. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with L M Cumani.
Successful in two NH flat races at 2m on good to soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 2-1fav at Uttoxeter over 2m (good to soft) in May, beating Little Al by 13l.
Successful in two NH flat races at 2m on good to soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 2-1fav at Uttoxeter over 2m (good to soft) in May, beating Little Al by 13l.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m on soft ground. Beaten 8l by Mad Max when second of 9 at 5-2jt-fav on his latest outing in a group NH flat race at Newbury over 2m (good to soft) in February.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m on soft ground. Beaten 8l by Mad Max when second of 9 at 5-2jt-fav on his latest outing in a group NH flat race at Newbury over 2m (good to soft) in February.
Finished 3 1/2l behind Almahaza when sixth of 16 at 11-2 on her latest outing at Windsor over 1m 2f (good) earlier this month. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with A King.
Finished 3 1/2l behind Almahaza when sixth of 16 at 11-2 on her latest outing at Windsor over 1m 2f (good) earlier this month. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with A King.
Dam won four times in point to point races at 3m. Well beaten at 12-1 behind Foolish Cliche when ninth of 12 on her racecourse debut here over 2m 1f (good to firm) in May.
Dam won four times in point to point races at 3m. Well beaten at 12-1 behind Foolish Cliche when ninth of 12 on her racecourse debut here over 2m 1f (good to firm) in May.
Another heat in which there is sure to be plenty of support for Paul Nicholls' charge, The Nightingale, who found only one too good in a Grade 2 'bumper' when bidding to make it two from two in that sphere. A big hurdling bow is expected but there may be more value to be found with HECTOR'S CHOICE, a Flat winner who scored on his hurdling bow in France. Phillip Hobbs thinks plenty of him and he can put his hurdling experience to good use on his UK debut. Smart flat performer Samurai Way and dual NH flat winner Shalone are others to consider.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 1f on good to soft ground. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Backbord when 11th of 18 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ascot over 2m 3f (good) in February.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 1f on good to soft ground. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Backbord when 11th of 18 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ascot over 2m 3f (good) in February.
Unplaced in all nine NH starts. Pulled up when 100-1 at Newton Abbot over 2m 1f (good to firm) in a maiden hurdle race won by Leo's Lucky Star in June on his latest outing.
Unplaced in all nine NH starts. Pulled up when 100-1 at Newton Abbot over 2m 1f (good to firm) in a maiden hurdle race won by Leo's Lucky Star in June on his latest outing.
Unplaced in both NH starts. Pulled up 3 out when 20-1 at Stratford over 2m (soft) in a hurdle race won by Rio De Janeiro in May 06 on his latest outing.
Unplaced in both NH starts. Pulled up 3 out when 20-1 at Stratford over 2m (soft) in a hurdle race won by Rio De Janeiro in May 06 on his latest outing.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 5f on good ground. Third of 11 behind Quickbeam beaten 11l at 11-4 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kempton over 2m 5f (good to soft) in March.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 5f on good ground. Third of 11 behind Quickbeam beaten 11l at 11-4 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kempton over 2m 5f (good to soft) in March.
He has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 3f on good to soft and soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 7-2jt-fav here over 2m 3f (good to soft) in March, beating Purple Patch by a neck.
He has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 3f on good to soft and soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 7-2jt-fav here over 2m 3f (good to soft) in March, beating Purple Patch by a neck.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m on good to soft ground. Pulled up at the last when 16-1 at Cheltenham over 2m (good to soft) in a group hurdle race won by Captain Cee Bee in March on his latest outing.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m on good to soft ground. Pulled up at the last when 16-1 at Cheltenham over 2m (good to soft) in a group hurdle race won by Captain Cee Bee in March on his latest outing.
He has won three hurdle races at 2m 4f and 2m 5f on good to soft and soft ground. A winner at 4-1 in a chase at Kempton over 2m 5f (good to soft) in March, beating Stellenbosch by a neck.
He has won three hurdle races at 2m 4f and 2m 5f on good to soft and soft ground. A winner at 4-1 in a chase at Kempton over 2m 5f (good to soft) in March, beating Stellenbosch by a neck.
He has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race at 2m and 2m 3f on good and good to soft ground. Beaten a distance by Captain Smoothy when second of 3 at 1-12fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Plumpton over 2m 5f (soft) in April.
He has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race at 2m and 2m 3f on good and good to soft ground. Beaten a distance by Captain Smoothy when second of 3 at 1-12fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Plumpton over 2m 5f (soft) in April.
Yet to place in four NH starts. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Marsh Court when sixth of 11 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fontwell over 2m 4f (good to firm) earlier this month.
Yet to place in four NH starts. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Marsh Court when sixth of 11 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fontwell over 2m 4f (good to firm) earlier this month.
Winner of six hurdle races from 2m to 2m 1f on good to soft and soft ground. Third of 9 behind Al Eile beaten 12l at 15-2 on his latest outing in a group hurdle race at Aintree over 2m 4f (good) in April.
Winner of six hurdle races from 2m to 2m 1f on good to soft and soft ground. Third of 9 behind Al Eile beaten 12l at 15-2 on his latest outing in a group hurdle race at Aintree over 2m 4f (good) in April.
All eyes will be on Straw Bear, the dual Grade 1 hurdle winner who makes his chasing bow this afternoon, but he didn't go well fresh on his seasonal debut last year and, at the forecast odds, may be worth taking on with fellow chasing debutant PASCO. Ruby Walsh's mount showed ability in winning two of his four hurdle starts last term but he is a big sort and has always looked much more of a chaser. The yard have won two of the four runnings of this race and he is sure have been well prepared for it. Other chasing newcomers Or Bleu and Sir Harry Ormesher look the best of the remainder.
Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Nikki Frost.
Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Nikki Frost.
He has won four hurdle races from 2m 6f to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Third of 11 behind Exmoor Ranger beaten 5l at 5-4fav on his latest outing in a chase over this course and distance (good to soft) earlier this month.
He has won four hurdle races from 2m 6f to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Third of 11 behind Exmoor Ranger beaten 5l at 5-4fav on his latest outing in a chase over this course and distance (good to soft) earlier this month.
Unplaced in both NH starts. Well beaten at 100-1 behind Exmoor Ranger when eighth of 11 on his latest outing in a chase over this course and distance (good to soft) earlier this month.
Unplaced in both NH starts. Well beaten at 100-1 behind Exmoor Ranger when eighth of 11 on his latest outing in a chase over this course and distance (good to soft) earlier this month.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 1f and 2m 4f on good to soft and soft ground. Pulled up at the last when 8-1 at Ascot over 2m 3f (good) in a hurdle race won by Backbord in February on his latest outing.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 1f and 2m 4f on good to soft and soft ground. Pulled up at the last when 8-1 at Ascot over 2m 3f (good) in a hurdle race won by Backbord in February on his latest outing.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 3f on good ground. Finished 20l behind Exmoor Ranger when fourth of 11 at 8-1 on his latest outing in a chase over this course and distance (good to soft) earlier this month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 3f on good ground. Finished 20l behind Exmoor Ranger when fourth of 11 at 8-1 on his latest outing in a chase over this course and distance (good to soft) earlier this month.
Yet to place in seven NH starts. Pulled up at the 7th when 20-1 at Gowran Park over 3m (heavy) in a maiden hurdle race won by dead-heaters Whatever Next and The Breathalyser in April on his latest outing. Having his first run for a new stable today.
Yet to place in seven NH starts. Pulled up at the 7th when 20-1 at Gowran Park over 3m (heavy) in a maiden hurdle race won by dead-heaters Whatever Next and The Breathalyser in April on his latest outing. Having his first run for a new stable today.
Won on his latest outing in a maiden chase when 6-4fav at Uttoxeter over 3m (soft) in April, beating Double Intruder by 29l.
Won on his latest outing in a maiden chase when 6-4fav at Uttoxeter over 3m (soft) in April, beating Double Intruder by 29l.
Winner of four hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 6f on ground varying from good to soft. Third of 13 behind Pettifour beaten 5l at 4-1 on his latest outing in a group hurdle race at Aintree over 3m (good) in April.
Winner of four hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 6f on ground varying from good to soft. Third of 13 behind Pettifour beaten 5l at 4-1 on his latest outing in a group hurdle race at Aintree over 3m (good) in April.
Although Gone To Lunch finished around 5-lengths ahead of THE TOTHER ONE when second in a Grade 1 Sefton Novices' Hurdle in April, he disappointed when failing to justify favouritism on his chase return over this C&D last week and the vote goes to Paul Nicholls' charge today. Winner of four hurdles and a 'bumper', his only two defeats came at the highest level and he appears to have a bright future over the larger obstacles. Spare Cash rates next best.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 1f on good ground. Well beaten at 13-2 behind Qrackers when sixth of 11 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fontwell over 2m 2f (good) in June.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 1f on good ground. Well beaten at 13-2 behind Qrackers when sixth of 11 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fontwell over 2m 2f (good) in June.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 3f on good ground. Beaten 8l by Will The Till when second of 9 at 9-4fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Huntingdon over 2m 4f (good to soft) earlier this month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 3f on good ground. Beaten 8l by Will The Till when second of 9 at 9-4fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Huntingdon over 2m 4f (good to soft) earlier this month.
He has won a hurdle race and three chases from 2m 1f to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to soft. Pulled up at the 6th when 7-1 at Chepstow over 2m 4f (good) in a hurdle race won by Silencio in March on his latest outing.
He has won a hurdle race and three chases from 2m 1f to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to soft. Pulled up at the 6th when 7-1 at Chepstow over 2m 4f (good) in a hurdle race won by Silencio in March on his latest outing.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 1f on good and good to soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 4-1jt-fav at Towcester over 2m (good) in April, beating Rawaabet by 10l.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 1f on good and good to soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 4-1jt-fav at Towcester over 2m (good) in April, beating Rawaabet by 10l.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good to soft ground. Finished 17l behind Dancing Dasi when sixth of 14 at 85-40jt-fav on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Towcester over 2m (good) in April.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good to soft ground. Finished 17l behind Dancing Dasi when sixth of 14 at 85-40jt-fav on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Towcester over 2m (good) in April.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good ground. Well beaten at 22-1 behind Sunnyhillboy when 13th of 15 on his latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (good to soft) earlier this month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good ground. Well beaten at 22-1 behind Sunnyhillboy when 13th of 15 on his latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (good to soft) earlier this month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on soft ground. Pulled up 2 out when 5-1 at Wetherby over 2m (good to firm) in a hurdle race won by Motive in May on his latest outing. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with J P L Ewart.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on soft ground. Pulled up 2 out when 5-1 at Wetherby over 2m (good to firm) in a hurdle race won by Motive in May on his latest outing. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with J P L Ewart.
He has won four chases from 2m to 2m 6f on ground varying from good to soft, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 5l by First Feerie when second of 12 at 16-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Stratford over 2m 3f (good) in May.
He has won four chases from 2m to 2m 6f on ground varying from good to soft, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 5l by First Feerie when second of 12 at 16-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Stratford over 2m 3f (good) in May.
He has won three hurdle races from 2m to 2m 2f on good to firm and good to soft ground. Third of 10 behind Urban Warrior beaten 13l at 8-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Plumpton over 2m 5f (good to firm) last month.
He has won three hurdle races from 2m to 2m 2f on good to firm and good to soft ground. Third of 10 behind Urban Warrior beaten 13l at 8-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Plumpton over 2m 5f (good to firm) last month.
Placed in four hurdle races from seven starts. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Oberon Moon when 13th of 20 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cheltenham over 3m (good to soft) in April.
Placed in four hurdle races from seven starts. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Oberon Moon when 13th of 20 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cheltenham over 3m (good to soft) in April.
She has won four hurdle races from 2m to 2m 3f on ground varying from good to heavy. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Dream Catcher when eighth of 11 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Fontwell over 2m 2f (good to firm) earlier this month.
She has won four hurdle races from 2m to 2m 3f on ground varying from good to heavy. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Dream Catcher when eighth of 11 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Fontwell over 2m 2f (good to firm) earlier this month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 1f on good to soft ground. Finished 3 1/2l behind Picot de Say when fourth of 16 at 9-4fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Wincanton over 2m (good to soft) earlier this month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 1f on good to soft ground. Finished 3 1/2l behind Picot de Say when fourth of 16 at 9-4fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Wincanton over 2m (good to soft) earlier this month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 3f on good ground. Pulled up when 9-4fav here over 2m 5f (good to soft) in a hurdle race won by Figurita earlier this month on his latest outing.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 3f on good ground. Pulled up when 9-4fav here over 2m 5f (good to soft) in a hurdle race won by Figurita earlier this month on his latest outing.
Unplaced in all three NH starts. Finished 10l behind Winged d'Argent when fourth of 12 at 7-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 1f (good to soft) earlier this month.
Unplaced in all three NH starts. Finished 10l behind Winged d'Argent when fourth of 12 at 7-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 1f (good to soft) earlier this month.
Mister Wiseman has looked a much-improved performer since his wind operation and should have his say, while Double The Trouble was a comfortable winner in this grade over 2m last time out in April. However, they both have no margin for error off their current marks, especially the latter who returns from a break on a 14lb higher mark, and preference is for DALYAN DANCER. Phillip Hobbs' point-to-point winner is improving and finished a decent fourth in a 2m1f event on his seasonal bow here recently; he's entitled to have more to offer today and looks feasibly treated at the foot of the weights on his handicap debut.
He has won a hurdle race and three chases from 2m to 2m 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Finished 7l behind Seymar Lad when fourth of 10 at 15-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Chepstow over 2m 3f (good) in April.
He has won a hurdle race and three chases from 2m to 2m 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Finished 7l behind Seymar Lad when fourth of 10 at 15-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Chepstow over 2m 3f (good) in April.
A winner of a chase at 2m 1f on good ground. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Star of Germany when eighth of 10 on his latest outing in a chase at Newton Abbot over 2m (good) in August.
A winner of a chase at 2m 1f on good ground. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Star of Germany when eighth of 10 on his latest outing in a chase at Newton Abbot over 2m (good) in August.
Has won two hurdle races and six chases from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Aleron when sixth of 14 on his latest outing in a chase at Stratford over 2m 5f (soft) last month.
Has won two hurdle races and six chases from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Aleron when sixth of 14 on his latest outing in a chase at Stratford over 2m 5f (soft) last month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 5f on soft ground. Well beaten at 10-1 behind Sandymac when seventh of 16 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Wincanton over 2m 6f (good) in April.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 5f on soft ground. Well beaten at 10-1 behind Sandymac when seventh of 16 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Wincanton over 2m 6f (good) in April.
A winner at 6-1 in a chase at Kelso over 3m 1f (good to soft) in May, beating Flight Leader by 5l.
A winner at 6-1 in a chase at Kelso over 3m 1f (good to soft) in May, beating Flight Leader by 5l.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m on good to soft ground, but last win was over three years ago. Beaten 13l by Fleur De Nikos when second of 8 at 5-4fav on his latest outing in a chase at Stratford over 2m 7f (good) in May. Having his first run for a
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m on good to soft ground, but last win was over three years ago. Beaten 13l by Fleur De Nikos when second of 8 at 5-4fav on his latest outing in a chase at Stratford over 2m 7f (good) in May. Having his first run for a
Successful in two chases at 2m and 2m 5f on firm and good to soft ground. A winner at 33-1 in a chase at Wincanton over 2m 5f (good to soft) earlier this month, beating Golden Duck by 1 3/4l.
Successful in two chases at 2m and 2m 5f on firm and good to soft ground. A winner at 33-1 in a chase at Wincanton over 2m 5f (good to soft) earlier this month, beating Golden Duck by 1 3/4l.
Winner of three hurdle races and two chases from 2m to 2m 6f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Down The Stretch when sixth of 12 on his latest outing in a chase at Newton Abbot over 2m 5f (good) in April.
Winner of three hurdle races and two chases from 2m to 2m 6f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Down The Stretch when sixth of 12 on his latest outing in a chase at Newton Abbot over 2m 5f (good) in April.
Placed in two chases from eight starts. Pulled up when 4-1jt-fav at Market Rasen over 2m 6f (good to firm) in a chase won by Tickateal in May on his latest outing.
Placed in two chases from eight starts. Pulled up when 4-1jt-fav at Market Rasen over 2m 6f (good to firm) in a chase won by Tickateal in May on his latest outing.
Placed in a hurdle race and a chase from ten starts. Well beaten at 9-2 behind Ohana when fifth of 11 on her latest outing in a chase at Fontwell over 2m 2f (good to firm) last month.
Placed in a hurdle race and a chase from ten starts. Well beaten at 9-2 behind Ohana when fifth of 11 on her latest outing in a chase at Fontwell over 2m 2f (good to firm) last month.
He has won a hurdle race and two chases from 2m to 3m on good to firm and good ground. A winner at 6-1 in a chase at Worcester over 2m (good) in June, beating Albarino by a short head.
He has won a hurdle race and two chases from 2m to 3m on good to firm and good ground. A winner at 6-1 in a chase at Worcester over 2m (good) in June, beating Albarino by a short head.
He has won three chases at 2m 3f and 2m 4f on good and soft ground. Pulled up at the 10th when 4-1 at Newton Abbot over 2m 5f (good) in a chase won by Down The Stretch in April on his latest outing.
He has won three chases at 2m 3f and 2m 4f on good and soft ground. Pulled up at the 10th when 4-1 at Newton Abbot over 2m 5f (good) in a chase won by Down The Stretch in April on his latest outing.
He has won three chases at 2m 3f and 2m 4f on good to firm and good ground. Well beaten at 8-1 behind Smoke Trail when sixth of 11 on his latest outing in a chase at Wincanton over 2m 5f (good to soft) earlier this month.
He has won three chases at 2m 3f and 2m 4f on good to firm and good ground. Well beaten at 8-1 behind Smoke Trail when sixth of 11 on his latest outing in a chase at Wincanton over 2m 5f (good to soft) earlier this month.
Successful in two chases at 2m 3f and 2m 4f on good to soft and heavy ground. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Top Dawn when eighth of 17 on his latest outing in a chase at Hereford over 3m 1f (good) in May. Having his first run for a new stable today.
Successful in two chases at 2m 3f and 2m 4f on good to soft and heavy ground. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Top Dawn when eighth of 17 on his latest outing in a chase at Hereford over 3m 1f (good) in May. Having his first run for a new stable today.
The penny looks to have dropped with PALMERS PEAK as he ran out a comfortable winner over a 3m1f chase at Kelso on his latest outing in May. With further progress on the cards, he could be well treated on his handicap debut and gets the tentative vote. Oracle Des Mottes has shown ability in hunters' chases and between the flags and is very much one to consider on his first outing for Paul Nicholls, while Smoke Trail left some moderate efforts behind to score at Wincanton latest (Roussea 6th) and has claims if in the same mood. The hat-trick seeking Beehawk is interesting on his return from a lay-off
Dam won over hurdles at 2m 2f.
Dam won over hurdles at 2m 2f.
Dam won three times at 7f and 1m.
Dam won three times at 7f and 1m.
Half-brother to Cerium, won four times in chases at 2m, three times over hurdles at 2m and on the flat at 1m 2f including two Group 2 races.
Half-brother to Cerium, won four times in chases at 2m, three times over hurdles at 2m and on the flat at 1m 2f including two Group 2 races.
Half-brother to Foreman, won six times over hurdles at 2m and twice in chases at 2m including two Group 1 races.
Half-brother to Foreman, won six times over hurdles at 2m and twice in chases at 2m including two Group 1 races.
Half-brother to Tevere, won six times over the flat between 1m 2f and 2m 2f, five times in chases at 2m 1f and twice over hurdles at 2m and 2m 1f including two Group 1 races.
Half-brother to Tevere, won six times over the flat between 1m 2f and 2m 2f, five times in chases at 2m 1f and twice over hurdles at 2m and 2m 1f including two Group 1 races.
Half-brother to Perfect Solution, won at 6f.
Half-brother to Perfect Solution, won at 6f.
Half-brother to Turku, won twice at 7f and 1m.
Half-brother to Turku, won twice at 7f and 1m.
Half-brother to Shamayoun, won three times over hurdles at 2m and twice on the flat at 1m 4f and 1m 6f.
Half-brother to Shamayoun, won three times over hurdles at 2m and twice on the flat at 1m 4f and 1m 6f.
Dam a lightly raced maiden.
Dam a lightly raced maiden.
Full brother to Beyondtherealm, won over hurdles at 2m and in a point to point race at 2m 4f.
Full brother to Beyondtherealm, won over hurdles at 2m and in a point to point race at 2m 4f.
Dam a lightly raced maiden.
Dam a lightly raced maiden.
Dam a lightly raced maiden.
Dam a lightly raced maiden.
Dam won in a point to point race at 3m.
Dam won in a point to point race at 3m.
Half-sister to Sheer Guts, won five times over hurdles between 2m and 2m 5f and in a all weather flat race at 1m 1f.
Half-sister to Sheer Guts, won five times over hurdles between 2m and 2m 5f and in a all weather flat race at 1m 1f.
All of these are making their racecourse debut and the betting market should obviously be monitored closely for any clues. Cesium, Falsino, Shalamiyr and King Of Dubai all represent respected yards that know how to land events of this nature, but slight preference is for CILL RIALAIG. His stable is better known for Flat runners but has a good record in 'bumpers' and the booking of Robert Thornton suggests connections mean business.
