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Today's Forecast: Drizzle
Temperature: 9.5° - 11.2°
Rainfall: 0.64mm
Wind: 25.5 mph S
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Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Chepstow latest; may have placed but for falling on last chase run; effective at 2m-2m4f, acts on heavy, soft; could bounce back.
A winner of a hurdle race at 1m 7f on heavy ground. Pulled up at the last when 6-1 at Chepstow over 3m (soft) in a hurdle race won by Face d'Music last month on his latest outing.
Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Chepstow latest; may have placed but for falling on last chase run; effective at 2m-2m4f, acts on heavy, soft; could bounce back.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 11 | 1 | 3 | 9.1% | |
| Chase | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 7 | 1 | 3 | 14.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 13 | 1 | 4 | 7.7% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 8 | 1 | 1 | 12.5% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | James Best | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | H Dickin | 13 | 1 | 4 | 7.7% |
Pulled up in a handicap chase at Chepstow latest; tongue-tie first time; effective 3m; still early days over fences but needs more.
A winner of a point-to-point at 3m on soft - heavy ground. Pulled up 2 out when 33-1 at Chepstow over 3m (soft) in a chase won by Fat Faced Columbo in January on his chase debut. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time.
Pulled up in a handicap chase at Chepstow latest; tongue-tie first time; effective 3m; still early days over fences but needs more.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Chase | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| Similar Going | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T only) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Lorcan Williams | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | J Tickle | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Did it easily and improved in weak race benefitting from patient ride off good pace landing a handicap by 18l off a 8lb lower mark at Huntingdon last time; effective 2m4f, acts with cut; may have bit more to offer now he's had his head in front.
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m 4f on good to soft and heavy ground. A winner at 15-8 in a chase at Huntingdon over 2m 4f (heavy) on his latest outing last month, beating Carpe Diem by 18l.
Did it easily and improved in weak race benefitting from patient ride off good pace landing a handicap by 18l off a 8lb lower mark at Huntingdon last time; effective 2m4f, acts with cut; may have bit more to offer now he's had his head in front.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 13 | 2 | 1 | 15.4% | |
| Chase | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 7 | 1 | 0 | 14.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 13 | 2 | 1 | 15.4% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 22.2% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Conor Ring | 12 | 2 | 1 | 16.7% |
| T | Evan Williams | 13 | 2 | 1 | 15.4% |
Pulled up in a handicap chase at Leicester latest; second run after wind op; off a short-break; effective at around 3m, acts on HY; fair mark on old form but bit to prove.
Placed in three chases from 11 starts. Pulled up 3 out when 9-2 at Leicester over 2m 7f (good) in a chase won by Amazing Cleni in December last year on his latest outing.
Pulled up in a handicap chase at Leicester latest; second run after wind op; off a short-break; effective at around 3m, acts on HY; fair mark on old form but bit to prove.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Chase | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T & P) | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| HG | Cheek Pieces | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Sam Twiston-Davies | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| T | Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies | 11 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
Most of these have something to prove but not OWL OF ATHENS, who bolted up at Huntingdon. Evan Williams' charge appeared to relish the testing conditions that day and with similar ground in store, he looks to have been found another fine opportunity. Wonder Of The Seas has failed to complete the last twice, but earlier efforts suggest he's the main threat. The Grey Man is next best.
OWL OF ATHENS had plenty in hand when winning last time so if his stamina holds up over this longer trip he should defy an 8lb rise. He's proven on heavy ground and he should once again get a decent pace to aim at likely set by Wonder Of The Seas. He needed the run last time following a wind op but has slipped to a dangerous mark on his form prior to a lay off. He looks the biggest danger ahead of The Grey Man who was poor last time over hurdles but would've placed if not for falling off 1lb higher on his last chase run.
Ran to form when second beaten 8 1/2l in a maiden hurdle at Uttoxeter latest; off a short-break; effective 2 1/2-3m, acts on soft and good to soft; improving under rules, remain competitive.
A winner of a point-to-point at 3m. Beaten 9l by Lon Chaney when second of 4 at 11-5 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Uttoxeter over 2m 7f (good to soft) in December last year.
Ran to form when second beaten 8 1/2l in a maiden hurdle at Uttoxeter latest; off a short-break; effective 2 1/2-3m, acts on soft and good to soft; improving under rules, remain competitive.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16.7% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | H Cobden | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Miss R Curtis | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
Outpaced on poor debut when fourth beaten 38l in a maiden hurdle here latest; multiple point winner may be one for long distance handicaps under rules.
Successful in two point-to-points at 3m on good - yielding and soft ground. Well beaten at 12-1 behind Jaccours when fourth of 8 on his hurdling debut over this course and distance (heavy) in January.
Outpaced on poor debut when fourth beaten 38l in a maiden hurdle here latest; multiple point winner may be one for long distance handicaps under rules.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Similar Going | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (P only) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Shane Fenelon | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | Mickey Bowen | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Ran to form when fourth beaten 6l in a maiden hurdle at Warwick latest; cheekpieces first time; effective 2m-2m3f, acts on heavy and good to soft; debut form franked, longer trip could suit.
Placed in a hurdle race and a point-to-point from three starts. Finished 6l behind Just Golden when fourth of 7 at 17-2 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Warwick over 2m 3f (heavy) last month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time.
Ran to form when fourth beaten 6l in a maiden hurdle at Warwick latest; cheekpieces first time; effective 2m-2m3f, acts on heavy and good to soft; debut form franked, longer trip could suit.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (P only) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Callum Pritchard | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | P Hobbs & J White | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
Outpaced on modest debut when fourth beaten 37l in a maiden hurdle here latest; should improve a little for initial experience with longer trip a plus.
Placed in two point-to-points from five starts. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Shade Of Winter when fourth of 5 on his hurdling debut here over 2m (heavy) last month.
Outpaced on modest debut when fourth beaten 37l in a maiden hurdle here latest; should improve a little for initial experience with longer trip a plus.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Lorcan Williams | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | J L Flint | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Outpaced and looked in need of stiffer test down the field in a novice hurdle at Chepstow most recent; usually held up; effective at 3m in points; may need more time.
A winner of a point-to-point at 3m on yielding ground. Well beaten at 125-1 behind Bossman Jack when 10th of 14 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Chepstow over 2m (soft) last month.
Outpaced and looked in need of stiffer test down the field in a novice hurdle at Chepstow most recent; usually held up; effective at 3m in points; may need more time.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 8 | 1 | 0 | 12.5% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | K Brogan | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Mickey Bowen | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Pulled up in a novice hurdle at Ascot latest after bad early error; previous run strong form; effective 2 1/2m, acts on soft, good; debut form franked, longer trips should suit in time but big player.
Placed in two hurdle races and two NH flat races from six starts. Pulled up at the 5th when 9-1 at Ascot over 2m 6f (soft) in a hurdle race won by Whiskey Yankee in January on his latest outing.
Pulled up in a novice hurdle at Ascot latest after bad early error; previous run strong form; effective 2 1/2m, acts on soft, good; debut form franked, longer trips should suit in time but big player.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Ben Jones | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | B Pauling | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
Never threatened down in trip down the field in a novice hurdle at Chepstow most recent; ; may need more time.
Unplaced in both starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 250-1 behind Bossman Jack when 11th of 14 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Chepstow over 2m (soft) last month.
Never threatened down in trip down the field in a novice hurdle at Chepstow most recent; ; may need more time.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Similar Going | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | R Patrick | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | Mickey Bowen | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
No worthwhile form; absent for very lengthy period; showed nothing in points.
Yet to place in five starts. Pulled up when 25-1fav at Stafford Cross over 3m (good to soft) in a point-to-point race won by Moon Lady in April '24 on her latest outing. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with Ellie Batten.
No worthwhile form; absent for very lengthy period; showed nothing in points.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hurdle | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | James Best | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Joe Ponting | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
Continued in poor form when fourth beaten 34l in a novice hurdle here latest; effective up to 16f, acts on AW and with cut; in moderate form in both codes.
Placed in a NH flat race from six NH starts. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Harbour Island when last of 4 on her latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (heavy) last month.
Continued in poor form when fourth beaten 34l in a novice hurdle here latest; effective up to 16f, acts on AW and with cut; in moderate form in both codes.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | R P McLernon | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Mickey Bowen | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
INISHCORKER has been picking up his share of minor money and although a little underwhelming at both Haydock and Uttoxeter when well fancied, the Jukebox Jury gelding did produce his best effort over C&D so a return may help him break the maiden. Uptown Dandy was pulled up at Ascot latest, but he won't find this as demanding. Limerick Star is another with a big chance.
Inishcorker sets the standard having shown a consistent level of form in similar events and his debut form has been boosted in a Grade 2. He is respected but he does need to prove his effectiveness on a testing surface. UPTOWN DANDY proved he handled heavy in bumpers and the form of his penultimate run over hurdles looks very strong. He wasn't made enough use of that day and likely has more to offer over this longer trip. He's easily forgiven his latest run where he was eased after a bad early error and is taken to get back on track here. Limerick Star is also proven on heavy ground and has shaped with promise on both of his runs so far. If the cheekpieces deliver any further improvement he will also be on the premises.
Improved again landing a handicap by 15l off a 9lb lower mark at Southwell last time; effective 2m3f-3m, acts on soft and good; progressive, form franked, remain competitive.
Successful in two hurdle races at 3m on good to soft and soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 5-2fav at Southwell over 3m (good to soft) last month, beating Check The Score by 15l. Has also won at Wetherby this season.
Improved again landing a handicap by 15l off a 9lb lower mark at Southwell last time; effective 2m3f-3m, acts on soft and good; progressive, form franked, remain competitive.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 8 | 2 | 3 | 25% | |
| Hurdle | 8 | 2 | 3 | 25% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 5 | 2 | 3 | 40% |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 5 | 2 | 3 | 40% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 50% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | K Brogan | 7 | 2 | 2 | 28.6% |
| T | T Lawes | 9 | 2 | 3 | 22.2% |
Went clear comfortably, improved up in trip landing a handicap by 7 1/2l off a 7lb lower mark here last time; effective 2 1/2-3m; inconsistent but recent form looks good.
He has won two hurdle races and a point-to-point from 2m 4f to 3m on ground varying from good to heavy. A winner at 10-1 in a hurdle race over this course and distance (heavy) on his latest outing in January, beating Klic Boum by 8l. Has won twice at Ffos Las this season.
Went clear comfortably, improved up in trip landing a handicap by 7 1/2l off a 7lb lower mark here last time; effective 2 1/2-3m; inconsistent but recent form looks good.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 11 | 2 | 2 | 18.2% | |
| Hurdle | 11 | 2 | 2 | 18.2% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| C | Course | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100% |
| D | Distance | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| G | Similar Going | 7 | 2 | 1 | 28.6% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 5 | 1 | 2 | 20% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 25% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Ben Jones | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| T | K Woollacott | 3 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
Ran to form appreciating the easy ground landing a handicap by 2l off a 4lb lower mark at Wetherby last time; effective 2 1/2-3m, acts on soft, good to soft; has run back into form, still on competitive mark.
He has won three hurdle races from 2m 4f to 3m on soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 7-2fav at Wetherby over 3m (soft) in January, beating Cuillin Ridge by 1 3/4l.
Ran to form appreciating the easy ground landing a handicap by 2l off a 4lb lower mark at Wetherby last time; effective 2 1/2-3m, acts on soft, good to soft; has run back into form, still on competitive mark.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 18 | 3 | 2 | 16.7% | |
| Hurdle | 15 | 3 | 2 | 20% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 4 | 2 | 1 | 50% |
| G | Similar Going | 9 | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 16 | 3 | 3 | 18.8% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 13 | 1 | 1 | 7.7% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Benjamin Macey | 5 | 2 | 1 | 40% |
| T | Jonjo & A J O'Neill | 18 | 3 | 2 | 16.7% |
Hit the front too soon off strong pace and caught late by strong stayer beaten 2l off a 1lb lower mark at Catterick last time; effective 2m-3m, acts on good to soft, good; back in form, mark fair.
He has won three hurdle races and a NH flat race from 1m 7f to 2m 1f on ground varying from good to firm to soft, but last win was over three years ago. Beaten 1 3/4l by Born In The West when second of 8 at 13-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Catterick over 3m 1f (soft) in January.
Hit the front too soon off strong pace and caught late by strong stayer beaten 2l off a 1lb lower mark at Catterick last time; effective 2m-3m, acts on good to soft, good; back in form, mark fair.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 21 | 3 | 5 | 14.3% | |
| Hurdle | 21 | 3 | 5 | 14.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| C | Course | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20% |
| D | Distance | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 8 | 1 | 2 | 12.5% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (V only) | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 33.3% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 9 | 1 | 1 | 11.1% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Callum Pritchard | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Tim Vaughan | 23 | 4 | 5 | 17.4% |
Outpaced, unsuited by drop in trip on stable debut comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Chepstow last time; effective 2 1/2-3m; consistent but poor strike rate in Ireland.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 3f on good - yielding ground. Well beaten at 18-1 behind West To The Bridge when fifth of 10 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Chepstow over 2m 3f (soft) in January.
Outpaced, unsuited by drop in trip on stable debut comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Chepstow last time; effective 2 1/2-3m; consistent but poor strike rate in Ireland.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 22 | 1 | 7 | 4.6% | |
| Hurdle | 22 | 1 | 7 | 4.6% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 24 | 1 | 7 | 4.2% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Toby McCain-Mitchell | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Miss R Curtis | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Couldn't go gallop, never travelled, not handle track comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Warwick last time; needs 3m, more galloping track will suit.
Placed in two hurdle races from ten starts. Well beaten at 11-4fav behind My Gift To You when sixth of 7 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Warwick over 3m 2f (good) in September last year. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Mrs A M Thorpe.
Couldn't go gallop, never travelled, not handle track comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Warwick last time; needs 3m, more galloping track will suit.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Similar Going | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T only) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Lorcan Williams | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | J L Flint | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
Pulled up in a handicap chase at Southwell latest; effective 2m4f-3m, acts on soft; plenty to prove back hurdling.
He has won a hurdle race, a chase and a point-to-point from 2m 6f to 3m on good and soft ground. Pulled up 2 out when 4-1 at Southwell over 3m (soft) in a chase won by Bank On Frank last month on his latest outing.
Pulled up in a handicap chase at Southwell latest; effective 2m4f-3m, acts on soft; plenty to prove back hurdling.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 14 | 2 | 0 | 14.3% | |
| Hurdle | 10 | 1 | 0 | 10% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 4 | 2 | 0 | 50% |
| G | Similar Going | 10 | 1 | 0 | 10% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T & P) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| HG | Cheek Pieces | 5 | 1 | 0 | 20% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 20% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 10 | 1 | 0 | 10% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Lorcan Murtagh | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Nick Scholfield | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Never threatened well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Taunton latest; effective at 3m in points; type to do better handicapping over longer trips but mark demands it.
A winner of a point-to-point at 3m on yielding - soft ground. Well beaten at 125-1 behind Innamorato when seventh of 8 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Taunton over 2m 3f (heavy) last month.
Never threatened well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Taunton latest; effective at 3m in points; type to do better handicapping over longer trips but mark demands it.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| Similar Going | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 5 | 1 | 0 | 20% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Shane Quinlan | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | B Lund | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Ran to form 9 1/4l third in a handicap chase at Market Rasen most recent run; effective 3m, acts on any; fair chance on recent chase efforts.
He has won a hurdle race and two point-to-points from 2m 2f to 3m on good and good to soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Third of 5 behind Grandad's Cap beaten 9l at 7-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Market Rasen over 3m (soft) last month.
Ran to form 9 1/4l third in a handicap chase at Market Rasen most recent run; effective 3m, acts on any; fair chance on recent chase efforts.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 15 | 1 | 4 | 6.7% | |
| Hurdle | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 14 | 1 | 2 | 7.1% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 13 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Isabel Williams | 15 | 1 | 4 | 6.7% |
| T | Evan Williams | 15 | 1 | 4 | 6.7% |
La Higuera recorded a narrow win at Wetherby before following up in emphatic fashion at Southwell but, although respected, preference is for SPARKLING DUKE. The seven-year-old returned to form in no uncertain terms over C&D last time out and looks likely to go close in similar conditions. Colonial Empire drops in class after finishing second at Catterick and won't be far away either.
Point winner SPARKLING DUKE has been in fine form since returning to rules this term. He had plenty in hand when winning here last time so a 7lb rise looks lenient and he's proven on heavy ground. Colonial Empire was a touch unlucky to be caught late last time having travelled strongly but challenged too early off a strong pace. He is on a dangerous mark judged on his old form and looks the biggest threat to the selection. Clondaw Royale boasts a similar profile and should also remain competitive despite a 4lb rise for his last time out win.
Improved on recent efforts back up in trip landing a handicap by a neck off a 5lb lower mark at Chepstow last time; effective 3m; back in form, remains well treated on old efforts.
He has won two hurdle races and a chase from 3m to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to soft. A winner at 9-1 in a hurdle race at Chepstow over 3m (soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Lightonthewing by a neck.
Improved on recent efforts back up in trip landing a handicap by a neck off a 5lb lower mark at Chepstow last time; effective 3m; back in form, remains well treated on old efforts.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 20 | 3 | 3 | 15% | |
| Chase | 7 | 1 | 0 | 14.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (B only) | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 13 | 2 | 1 | 15.4% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Shane Quinlan | 12 | 2 | 1 | 16.7% |
| T | Katy Price | 20 | 3 | 3 | 15% |
Landed a handicap by 3/4l off a 3lb lower mark here penultimate start; effective 2m4f-3m1f, acts on soft and good; consistent in Class 4 and below; likely flattered by latest but looks thrown in back in a handicap.
She has won a NH flat race, a chase and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on heavy ground. Finished 14l behind Queens Gamble when fourth of 5 at 25-1 on her latest outing in a chase at Wincanton over 2m (heavy) last month.
Landed a handicap by 3/4l off a 3lb lower mark here penultimate start; effective 2m4f-3m1f, acts on soft and good; consistent in Class 4 and below; likely flattered by latest but looks thrown in back in a handicap.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 19 | 1 | 10 | 5.3% | |
| Chase | 7 | 1 | 1 | 14.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 10 | 2 | 4 | 20% |
| D | Distance | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 16 | 2 | 8 | 12.5% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 20 | 3 | 10 | 15% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 8 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Miss Eleanor Williams | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | Evan Williams | 20 | 2 | 10 | 10% |
Below form for no obvious reason when fourth beaten 45l in a maiden hurdle at Uttoxeter latest; trainer in form; off a short-break; stays 3m, acts on good to soft; drop back in trip a worry on chase debut but opening mark fair.
Placed in a hurdle race from five starts. Well beaten at 12-1 behind Lon Chaney when last of 4 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Uttoxeter over 2m 7f (good to soft) in December last year.
Below form for no obvious reason when fourth beaten 45l in a maiden hurdle at Uttoxeter latest; trainer in form; off a short-break; stays 3m, acts on good to soft; drop back in trip a worry on chase debut but opening mark fair.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Chase | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | R Patrick | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | C Boultbee-Brooks | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
Ran to form landing a handicap by a head off a 4lb lower mark here last time; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on soft, good; remains well treated on novice form.
A winner at 4-1 in a chase here over 2m (heavy) on his latest outing last month, beating El Rojo Grande by a head.
Ran to form landing a handicap by a head off a 4lb lower mark here last time; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on soft, good; remains well treated on novice form.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 13 | 1 | 3 | 7.7% | |
| Chase | 9 | 1 | 3 | 11.1% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| D | Distance | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 16.7% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | James Best | 7 | 1 | 2 | 14.3% |
| T | S-J Davies | 10 | 1 | 3 | 10% |
Never jumped or travelled well beaten in a handicap chase at Leicester latest; effective 2m, acts with cut; inconsistent.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on heavy ground. Well beaten at 11-4 behind Kitsilano when seventh of 8 on his latest outing in a chase at Leicester over 2m (heavy) last month.
Never jumped or travelled well beaten in a handicap chase at Leicester latest; effective 2m, acts with cut; inconsistent.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 14 | 1 | 3 | 7.1% | |
| Chase | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 9 | 1 | 3 | 11.1% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (V only) | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 10% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 11 | 1 | 3 | 9.1% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Miss Megan Bevan | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | H Dickin | 16 | 1 | 3 | 6.3% |
Pulled up in a handicap chase at Hereford latest; effective 2-2 1/2m; prefers to dominate; conditions a worry here.
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m and 2m 6f on good ground. Pulled up having jumped the last when 33-1 at Hereford over 2m 5f (heavy) in a chase won by Everyonesacritic last month on his latest outing. Runs from 5lb out of handicap.
Pulled up in a handicap chase at Hereford latest; effective 2-2 1/2m; prefers to dominate; conditions a worry here.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 24 | 2 | 6 | 8.3% | |
| Chase | 9 | 1 | 2 | 11.1% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 22 | 2 | 6 | 9.1% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 18 | 2 | 5 | 11.1% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Benjamin Poste | 8 | 1 | 3 | 12.5% |
| T | R Potter | 10 | 1 | 2 | 10% |
DJ PETE's best efforts this season have come at this venue and the eight-year-old arrives following a narrow success over 2m last week. A 4lb rise might not be enough to stop him from backing that performance up. Followango has stamina assured following her victory here over 3m at the end of January and she is capable of being in the mix, while handicap/chase debutant Arctic Conditions appeals most of the remainder.
FOLLOWANGO is likely flattered by her run at Listed level last time but still looks too well treated to ignore back in a handicap. With her jockey's claim she is racing off a lower rating then when winning here on her penultimate start on heavy ground so should repeat the feat. Face D'Music has run back into form over hurdles of late and is on a generous mark based on his old chase efforts. He can pose the main challenge ahead of debutant Arctic Conditions who may find this trip on the sharp side but should be capable off this mark judged on his hurdle form.
Won this last year off 3lb lower; every chance, ran to form when fourth beaten 12l in a handicap hurdle at Ludlow latest; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on heavy, good, goes well at Exeter; inconsistent but capable off this mark.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 1f and 2m 4f on heavy ground. Finished 12l behind Windsor Blue when fourth of 12 at 14-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ludlow over 2m 5f (soft) last month.
Won this last year off 3lb lower; every chance, ran to form when fourth beaten 12l in a handicap hurdle at Ludlow latest; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on heavy, good, goes well at Exeter; inconsistent but capable off this mark.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 23 | 2 | 6 | 8.7% | |
| Hurdle | 17 | 2 | 6 | 11.8% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| C | Course | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| D | Distance | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% |
| G | Similar Going | 8 | 2 | 1 | 25% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 11.1% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 15 | 1 | 3 | 6.7% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | C Gethings | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| T | Mrs J Williams | 24 | 2 | 6 | 8.3% |
Rallied gamely and returned to form landing a handicap by 3/4l off a 4lb lower mark at Chepstow last time; trainer in form; effective 2m4f-3m, acts on heavy, good to soft; steadily progressive, more needed again.
He has won four hurdle races from 2m 3f to 2m 4f on good to soft and soft ground. A winner at 18-1 in a hurdle race at Chepstow over 2m 3f (soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Rest Is The Best by 3/4l. Has won 3 times this season.
Rallied gamely and returned to form landing a handicap by 3/4l off a 4lb lower mark at Chepstow last time; trainer in form; effective 2m4f-3m, acts on heavy, good to soft; steadily progressive, more needed again.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 33 | 4 | 10 | 12.1% | |
| Hurdle | 32 | 4 | 10 | 12.5% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| C | Course | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 10 | 1 | 5 | 10% |
| G | Similar Going | 14 | 2 | 6 | 14.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T & P) | 9 | 4 | 3 | 44.4% |
| HG | Cheek Pieces | 18 | 4 | 4 | 22.2% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 28 | 4 | 10 | 14.3% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Nick Slatter | 10 | 4 | 3 | 40% |
| T | D Killahena & G McPherson | 15 | 4 | 4 | 26.7% |
Ran to form beaten a length off a 3lb lower mark at Wetherby last time; should come on for that; effective around 2m4f, acts with cut; consistent, can go well again.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on good to soft ground. Third of 13 behind Eric Carmen beaten 1l at 20-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Wetherby over 2m 4f (soft) in January.
Ran to form beaten a length off a 3lb lower mark at Wetherby last time; should come on for that; effective around 2m4f, acts with cut; consistent, can go well again.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 8 | 1 | 4 | 12.5% | |
| Hurdle | 8 | 1 | 4 | 12.5% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| C | Course | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| D | Distance | 6 | 1 | 3 | 16.7% |
| G | Similar Going | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 8 | 1 | 4 | 12.5% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 20% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Ben Jones | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Evan Williams | 8 | 1 | 4 | 12.5% |
Ran to current form when fourth beaten 13l in a handicap hurdle at Chepstow latest; fair mark on chase form; effective 2 1/2m, acts on any; needs to prove as good as he was after lay off.
Winner of a hurdle race and six chases from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to heavy, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 13l behind Inion Tiogair when fourth of 11 at 9-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Chepstow over 2m 3f (soft) last month.
Ran to current form when fourth beaten 13l in a handicap hurdle at Chepstow latest; fair mark on chase form; effective 2 1/2m, acts on any; needs to prove as good as he was after lay off.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 34 | 7 | 6 | 20.6% | |
| Hurdle | 11 | 1 | 1 | 9.1% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| D | Distance | 6 | 1 | 0 | 16.7% |
| G | Similar Going | 12 | 5 | 1 | 41.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T & B) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Blinkers | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 23 | 6 | 5 | 26.1% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 22 | 5 | 4 | 22.7% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Miss Victoria Malzard | 10 | 2 | 1 | 20% |
| T | Harry Derham | 10 | 2 | 1 | 20% |
Long way below form down the field in a handicap chase at Uttoxeter most recent; returning from a break; effective 2 1/2m on good; out of form.
Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point at 2m 1f and 3m on good to firm and good ground. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Moor End when 12th of 16 on his latest outing in a chase at Uttoxeter over 2m 4f (good to soft) in October last year.
Long way below form down the field in a handicap chase at Uttoxeter most recent; returning from a break; effective 2 1/2m on good; out of form.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 14 | 1 | 1 | 7.1% | |
| Hurdle | 10 | 1 | 1 | 10% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Similar Going | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 7 | 1 | 1 | 14.3% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 8.3% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 10 | 1 | 1 | 10% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Conor Ring | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | R Potter | 18 | 1 | 1 | 5.6% |
Improved up in trip on handicap debut 11l third in a handicap hurdle at Chepstow most recent run; effective 2m3f; bit more needed to get off the mark.
Placed in two hurdle races from seven starts. Third of 11 behind Inion Tiogair beaten 11l at 150-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Chepstow over 2m 3f (soft) last month.
Improved up in trip on handicap debut 11l third in a handicap hurdle at Chepstow most recent run; effective 2m3f; bit more needed to get off the mark.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Miss Clara Brewitt | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | M Young | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
Getaway With You returned to winning ways at Chepstow last week and has to enter calculations after going up 4lb for that success. Moorland Rambler won this contest last season, but needs to improve on recent efforts and the vote goes to IONITY. Evan Williams' gelding placed when returning from a lengthy absence at Wetherby and is entitled to step forward on this occasion.
IONITY ran a huge race on his return from a long lay off last time and if avoiding the bounce here he should be tough to beat. He's only gone up 3lb despite pulling a long way clear of the remainder behind a rival who has followed up since and he's already a C&D winner. Bolsover Bill isn't the horse he was prior to a lay off but he has dropped a long way in the weights and hinted at a revival on his hurdles return last time. He can build on that and could provide the main challenge ahead of the steadily progressive Getaway With You who will find this his toughest test to date.
Up in trip, may not have stayed well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Lingfield latest; effective 2m, acts on soft and good; form has tailed off this term but drop in trip will suit.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 1f on soft ground. Beaten 12l behind Luwdvig at 22-1 when seventh of 13 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Lingfield over 2m 3f (soft) in January.
Up in trip, may not have stayed well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Lingfield latest; effective 2m, acts on soft and good; form has tailed off this term but drop in trip will suit.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 10 | 2 | 1 | 20% | |
| Hurdle | 7 | 2 | 1 | 28.6% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 7 | 1 | 1 | 14.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 4 | 2 | 0 | 50% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 12 | 2 | 1 | 16.7% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16.7% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Sam Twiston-Davies | 9 | 1 | 1 | 11.1% |
| T | Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies | 12 | 2 | 1 | 16.7% |
Mistakes but ran to level of debut form when fourth beaten 26l in a novice hurdle at Chepstow latest; effective 2m, acts on heavy; may need further than 2m in time but threat if getting a stiff test.
Yet to place in three starts. Well beaten at 28-1 behind Bossman Jack when fourth of 14 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Chepstow over 2m (soft) last month.
Mistakes but ran to level of debut form when fourth beaten 26l in a novice hurdle at Chepstow latest; effective 2m, acts on heavy; may need further than 2m in time but threat if getting a stiff test.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Similar Going | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Conor Ring | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | Evan Williams | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Up in trip, may not have stayed well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Leicester latest; usually held up; effective 2m, acts with cut; bounce back needed.
A winner of a hurdle race at 1m 7f on soft ground. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Queen Of Steel when eighth of 11 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Leicester over 2m 4f (heavy) in January.
Up in trip, may not have stayed well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Leicester latest; usually held up; effective 2m, acts with cut; bounce back needed.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 9 | 1 | 0 | 11.1% | |
| Hurdle | 9 | 1 | 0 | 11.1% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 5 | 1 | 0 | 20% |
| G | Similar Going | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T & H) | 6 | 1 | 0 | 16.7% |
| HG | Hood | 6 | 1 | 0 | 16.7% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 5 | 1 | 0 | 20% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | James Best | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | H Dickin | 9 | 1 | 0 | 11.1% |
Still green and not given a hard time back from break when fourth beaten 16l in a 4yo hurdle at Chepstow latest; trainer in form; effective at 2m, acts on good; should improve but probably in handicaps.
Unplaced in both starts over hurdles. Finished 16l behind Aqua Bleu when fourth of 5 at 10-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Chepstow over 2m (soft) last month.
Still green and not given a hard time back from break when fourth beaten 16l in a 4yo hurdle at Chepstow latest; trainer in form; effective at 2m, acts on good; should improve but probably in handicaps.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Similar Going | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T only) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | R Patrick | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | C Boultbee-Brooks | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Improved on final qualifying run beaten 10l in a juvenile hurdle at Taunton last time; off a short-break; effective 2m, acts on good; opening mark demands more but could progress.
Yet to place in three starts over hurdles. Finished 10l behind Wertpol when fifth of 11 at 9-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Taunton over 2m (good) in December last year.
Improved on final qualifying run beaten 10l in a juvenile hurdle at Taunton last time; off a short-break; effective 2m, acts on good; opening mark demands more but could progress.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Similar Going | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (H only) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Ben Jones | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | Miss R Curtis | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Did it readily and ran to form landing a handicap by 9 1/2l off a 6lb lower mark at Chepstow last time; effective 2m-2m3f, acts on heavy and good to soft; in form and may have bit more to offer now she's had his head in front.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m and 2m 3f on soft ground. A winner at 6-1 in a hurdle race at Chepstow over 2m 3f (soft) on her latest outing last month, beating Harbour Light by 10l.
Did it readily and ran to form landing a handicap by 9 1/2l off a 6lb lower mark at Chepstow last time; effective 2m-2m3f, acts on heavy and good to soft; in form and may have bit more to offer now she's had his head in front.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 16 | 1 | 4 | 6.3% | |
| Hurdle | 16 | 1 | 4 | 6.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 13 | 1 | 3 | 7.7% |
| G | Similar Going | 12 | 2 | 2 | 16.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (B only) | 9 | 1 | 3 | 11.1% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16.7% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Joe Anderson | 7 | 1 | 3 | 14.3% |
| T | G Harris | 19 | 2 | 4 | 10.5% |
Having secured a first hurdles victory in some style at Chepstow, Inion Tiogair is sure to prove popular in her follow-up bid. Although a 6lb higher mark seems fair, a return to 2m and rise in class does ask more of the nine-year-old. With that in mind, it could be worth taking a punt on handicap debutant BOUQUET DE PARIS, who hasn't been disgraced on his last two outings. Francky Blue is a feasible alternative.
INION TIOGAIR took an age to get her head in front but having finally done so she is fancied to progress and follow up. The form of her penultimate runner up effort has been boosted significantly and a 6lb rise for her recent win looks lenient given she had plenty in hand that day. Things didn't go to plan over fences for Chief Sunday and he failed to stay 2 1/2m on his hurdles return but he has dropped to a workable mark and looks a big player dropped back in distance. Bouquet De Paris proved steadily progressive in juvenile events and is likely to prove better than this opening mark in time. If he handles the softer ground he can also play a part in the finish.
80,000 euros Taj Mahal gelding; dam poor at 12f; half brother won a hurdle first time out in France; trainer in form; market can guide.
Full brother to Julie Anais, won at 1m 2f.
80,000 euros Taj Mahal gelding; dam poor at 12f; half brother won a hurdle first time out in France; trainer in form; market can guide.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| NH Flat | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Shane Quinlan | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Katy Price | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
Promising debut 5l fourth in a 4yo bumper at Carlisle first-time out; effective 2m, acts on good to soft; should improve a little for initial experience and the one to beat.
Dam won at 1m. Finished 5l behind Irish Goodbye when fourth of 7 at 3-1 on his racecourse debut at Carlisle over 2m 1f (good to soft) last month.
Promising debut 5l fourth in a 4yo bumper at Carlisle first-time out; effective 2m, acts on good to soft; should improve a little for initial experience and the one to beat.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| NH Flat | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | K Brogan | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | O Murphy | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Storm The Stars gelding; half-brother to Iriko D'Airy, high-class at 24f; dam placed over hurdles and fences in France; likely best watched.
Half-brother to Kernie D'airy, won in NH flat race at 1m 6f.
Storm The Stars gelding; half-brother to Iriko D'Airy, high-class at 24f; dam placed over hurdles and fences in France; likely best watched.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| NH Flat | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Ben Godfrey | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Ella Pickard | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
Kitkou gelding; half-brother to Hilnamix, very useful at 24f; stable gets plenty of first time out winners in this sphere; of interest
Half-brother to Hilnamix, won over hurdles at 3m 1f and in a point to point race at 3m.
Kitkou gelding; half-brother to Hilnamix, very useful at 24f; stable gets plenty of first time out winners in this sphere; of interest
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| NH Flat | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Ben Jones | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | T H Weston | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
JIMMY GATZ wasn't ideally placed when finishing fourth off a sedate gallop at Carlisle and compensation could be on the cards. Olly Murphy's charge is entitled to improve for that opening bid and his experience may prove decisive. Chapeau David fetched 80,000 euros and boasts enough speed in his pedigree to make an impact at this level. Market support for him would be interesting, with Mojito Lido next best.
JIMMY GATZ is the only one to have shown any form under rules and he sets a decent standard on his debut midfield effort. If ridden more positively he can improve significantly and get off the mark. A couple of the newcomers make some appeal notably Mojito Lido who comes from a yard with an excellent record in this discipline with its debutants. Chapeau David's half brother won first time out over hurdles in France so he's worth a market check ahead of his debut.
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