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Today's Forecast: Moderate showers
Temperature: 9.3° - 11.3°
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Wind: 17.5 mph W
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Pulled up in a handicap chase at Uttoxeter last time; off a short break; effective over 3m and acts on any ground. Has a bit to prove as a chaser.
He has won two hurdle races and a point-to-point from 2m 7f to 3m on good and heavy ground. Pulled up at the last when 5-1 at Uttoxeter over 3m (good to soft) in a chase won by Express Surprise in December last year on his latest outing.
Pulled up in a handicap chase at Uttoxeter last time; off a short break; effective over 3m and acts on any ground. Has a bit to prove as a chaser.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 12 | 2 | 1 | 16.7% | |
| Chase | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| C | Course | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| D | Distance | 11 | 2 | 1 | 18.2% |
| G | Similar Going | 7 | 1 | 1 | 14.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 15 | 3 | 1 | 20% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 28.6% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Toby McCain-Mitchell | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Miss R Curtis | 12 | 2 | 1 | 16.7% |
Step back in right direction 12l third in a handicap chase at Ludlow most recent run; effective 3m, acts with cut; stable back in form and could have a say.
He has won three chases from 2m 4f to 3m on soft and heavy ground, but last win was over two years ago. Third of 9 behind Annie Express beaten 12l at 10-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Ludlow over 3m (good to soft) last month.
Step back in right direction 12l third in a handicap chase at Ludlow most recent run; effective 3m, acts with cut; stable back in form and could have a say.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 24 | 2 | 7 | 8.3% | |
| Chase | 22 | 2 | 7 | 9.1% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| C | Course | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| D | Distance | 9 | 1 | 2 | 11.1% |
| G | Similar Going | 15 | 2 | 5 | 13.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (B only) | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 19 | 1 | 6 | 5.3% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Charlie Deutsch | 12 | 1 | 4 | 8.3% |
| T | Miss V Williams | 19 | 1 | 6 | 5.3% |
Returned to form back at favoured venue landing a handicap by 2 1/2l off a 5lb lower mark at Leicester last time; effective 2m4f-2m6f, acts on Hy and GS; unreliable and 5lb higher now.
He has won three chases from 2m 4f to 2m 7f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 3-1jt-fav at Leicester over 2m 7f (good to soft) last month, beating Nine Nine Nine by 2 1/2l.
Returned to form back at favoured venue landing a handicap by 2 1/2l off a 5lb lower mark at Leicester last time; effective 2m4f-2m6f, acts on Hy and GS; unreliable and 5lb higher now.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 10 | 3 | 0 | 30% | |
| Chase | 7 | 3 | 0 | 42.9% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 7 | 2 | 0 | 28.6% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T & P) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| HG | Cheek Pieces | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 42.9% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Jack Tudor | 9 | 3 | 0 | 33.3% |
| T | D Pipe | 10 | 3 | 0 | 30% |
Improved again, strong at finish landing a handicap by 1/2l off a 3lb lower mark at Fontwell last time; usually held up; off a short-break; effective 3m-3m2f, acts on any; may land hat-trick in current mood.
Winner of a hurdle race, a NH flat race and three chases from 2m to 3m 2f on ground varying from good to heavy. A winner at 11-2 in a chase at Fontwell over 3m 2f (good to soft) on his latest outing in December last year, beating Record High by 1/2l. Has also won at Ffos Las this season.
Improved again, strong at finish landing a handicap by 1/2l off a 3lb lower mark at Fontwell last time; usually held up; off a short-break; effective 3m-3m2f, acts on any; may land hat-trick in current mood.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 25 | 4 | 4 | 16% | |
| Chase | 9 | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 3 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
| C | Course | 6 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| D | Distance | 3 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
| G | Similar Going | 5 | 2 | 0 | 40% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 24 | 5 | 5 | 20.8% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 23.1% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | S Bowen | 6 | 1 | 0 | 16.7% |
| T | D A Rees | 18 | 3 | 1 | 16.7% |
Again below his hurdles level when comfortably held in a handicap chase here last time; off a short break; effective over 2m-2m6f and acts on any ground. Yet to convince as a chaser.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 6f on good ground, but that win was over four years ago. Well beaten at 10-1 behind Jaipaletemps when fifth of 8 on his latest outing in a chase here over 2m 3f (soft) in November last year.
Again below his hurdles level when comfortably held in a handicap chase here last time; off a short break; effective over 2m-2m6f and acts on any ground. Yet to convince as a chaser.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 18 | 1 | 5 | 5.6% | |
| Chase | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| C | Course | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16.7% |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 13 | 1 | 4 | 7.7% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 15 | 1 | 4 | 6.7% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | James Best | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | B J Eckley | 20 | 1 | 5 | 5% |
Again below form back hurdling when tried in cheekpieces and well beaten in a handicap hurdle here last time; effective up to 3m on soft and good ground. Has a bit to find back over fences.
Successful in a chase and a point-to-point at 3m on good to soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 28-1 behind Osterberg when eighth of 10 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 6f (heavy) last month.
Again below form back hurdling when tried in cheekpieces and well beaten in a handicap hurdle here last time; effective up to 3m on soft and good ground. Has a bit to find back over fences.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 13 | 1 | 2 | 7.7% | |
| Chase | 8 | 1 | 2 | 12.5% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| Similar Going | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 12 | 1 | 2 | 8.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 11.1% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 10 | 1 | 2 | 10% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Isabel Williams | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | Evan Williams | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Pulled up in a handicap chase at Taunton last time; wears cheekpieces for the first time; effective up to 3m and acts on heavy and good ground. A bounce back is needed.
A winner of a point-to-point at 2m on good ground. Pulled up 2 out when 9-1 at Taunton over 2m 7f (good to soft) in a chase won by Bataillon last month on his latest outing. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time.
Pulled up in a handicap chase at Taunton last time; wears cheekpieces for the first time; effective up to 3m and acts on heavy and good ground. A bounce back is needed.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Chase | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Similar Going | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (P only) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Lily Pinchin | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | Mrs E Bishop | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
River Run Free put his pulled-up effort behind him when returning to winning ways at Leicester last month and commands respect, but the hat-trick seeking ESPERTI makes more appeal. David Rees' charge supplemented his C&D success when victorious over 3m2f at Fontwell on Boxing Day and is just 3lb higher. With Sean Bowen back in the plate, he will prove tough to beat. Haut Folin can win the race for third.
ESPERTI has won three of his last four, with two of those wins coming here, and he showed a good attitude when scoring at Fontwell last time. Deep ground isn't an issue and he can defy a further 3lb rise, although Haut Folin is most definitely a danger with his trainer having suddenly hit form in recent days. His last win came at this course and he's slipped to a mark 11lb lower. There were signs of encouragement in his most recent third at Ludlow. River Run Free returned to form at Leicester last time but that's a course he goes particularly well at and he's 5lb higher now.
Ran to form when second, beaten 5l, in a maiden hurdle at Lingfield latest; effective around 2m and acts on soft and good ground; holds a chance in this.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m on good - yielding ground. Beaten 5l by Wondering Why when second of 18 at 10-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Lingfield over 2m (soft) last month.
Ran to form when second, beaten 5l, in a maiden hurdle at Lingfield latest; effective around 2m and acts on soft and good ground; holds a chance in this.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| G | Similar Going | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 6 | 1 | 2 | 16.7% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | S Bowen | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | O Murphy | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
Bit keen and didn't get home when fourth beaten 28l in a maiden hurdle at Ludlow latest; effective around 2m-2m4f on a sound surface, handled heavy in points; may do yet do better for new suddenly in-form yard.
A winner of a point-to-point at 3m. Well beaten at 15-2 behind Mondoui'boy when fourth of 11 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Ludlow over 2m 5f (good to soft) last month.
Bit keen and didn't get home when fourth beaten 28l in a maiden hurdle at Ludlow latest; effective around 2m-2m4f on a sound surface, handled heavy in points; may do yet do better for new suddenly in-form yard.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Similar Going | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Charlie Deutsch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | Miss V Williams | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Ran to form when second, beaten 4l, in a maiden point at Ballysteen latest; returning from a long layoff; effective at 3m in points and brings potential to rules.
Placed in two point-to-points from four starts. Beaten 4l by Some Song when second of 12 at 4-1fav on his latest outing in a point-to-point race at Ballysteen over 3m (yielding) in April last year. Having his first run for a new stable today.
Ran to form when second, beaten 4l, in a maiden point at Ballysteen latest; returning from a long layoff; effective at 3m in points and brings potential to rules.
| 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 | Callum Pritchard | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | J L Flint | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
Had a poor rules debut when well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Cheltenham latest; trainer in form and off a short break; effective at 3m in points and may do better when handicapping.
A winner of a point-to-point at 3m on heavy ground. Well beaten at 80-1 behind Step Ahead when last of 7 on his hurdling debut at Cheltenham over 2m 4f (good) last month.
Had a poor rules debut when well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Cheltenham latest; trainer in form and off a short break; effective at 3m in points and may do better when handicapping.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Thomas Bellamy | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | D J Jeffreys | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Returned to form back on testing ground when second beaten 2l in a handicap hurdle here latest; effective 2m-2m4f on S; looks capable off this mark.
Placed in four hurdle races, a NH flat race and a point-to-point from eight starts. Beaten 2l by El Gavilan when second of 7 at 7-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (heavy) last month.
Returned to form back on testing ground when second beaten 2l in a handicap hurdle here latest; effective 2m-2m4f on S; looks capable off this mark.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | J J Burke | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | Evan Williams | 7 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
Jamada has shown ability in his three starts over the smaller obstacles, most recently finishing second at Lingfield, and he has to be taken seriously. Similar comments apply to Kara Sacre, but they both might be up against it with SHADE OF WINTER. The six-year-old produced an improved display when only finding one too good over track and trip last time in handicap company and this might be his day in the sun.
KARA SACRE hasn't progressed since a promising hurdles debut at Naas in April of last year but his point win was still a most promising display and he made his debut for Venetia Williams at a time when the stable were out of form. He should come on plenty for that, dropping in trip, and can continue the recent resurgence in form of his trainer. Shade Of Winter is coming off a good run in a C&D handicap on deep ground and is a solid alternative, though may just be vulnerable to an improver such as the selection. Jamada has finished runner-up on two of three starts over hurdles and can again go well, although deep ground is now.
Ran to form when winning a maiden hurdle at Taunton by 2 1/4l last time, finishing strongly when stepped up in trip. Effective from 2m to 2m3f and acts on soft and good to soft. Back on track latest and more to come at this sort of trip.
He has won a hurdle race and two NH flat races from 2m to 2m 3f on good to soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race when 11-10fav at Taunton over 2m 3f (good to soft) last month, beating Kilwaughter by 2 1/4l.
Ran to form when winning a maiden hurdle at Taunton by 2 1/4l last time, finishing strongly when stepped up in trip. Effective from 2m to 2m3f and acts on soft and good to soft. Back on track latest and more to come at this sort of trip.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% | |
| Hurdle | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 5 | 3 | 1 | 60% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | S Bowen | 4 | 2 | 1 | 50% |
| T | O Murphy | 5 | 3 | 1 | 60% |
Improved to get off the mark over hurdles when winning a maiden hurdle at Doncaster by 3l last time. Effective from 2m to 2m4f and acts on heavy and good to soft. A big, scopey, athletic future chaser with a lot more to come.
He has won a hurdle race, a NH flat race and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good - yielding to heavy. A winner at 11-2 in a maiden hurdle race at Doncaster over 2m 3f (soft) on his latest outing last month, beating West Hill Verde by 2 3/4l. Has also won at Uttoxeter this season.
Improved to get off the mark over hurdles when winning a maiden hurdle at Doncaster by 3l last time. Effective from 2m to 2m4f and acts on heavy and good to soft. A big, scopey, athletic future chaser with a lot more to come.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% | |
| Hurdle | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 5 | 3 | 1 | 60% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | C O'Farrell | 3 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
| T | N P Mulholland | 3 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
Was running well when unseating three out in a point at Punchestown on his only previous start. This trip is likely to suit on his rules debut, although he faces two pretty useful rivals.
Unseated rider when 4-1fav at Punchestown over 3m in a point-to-point race won by Park Blue in February last year on his racecourse debut. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Robert Tector.
Was running well when unseating three out in a point at Punchestown on his only previous start. This trip is likely to suit on his rules debut, although he faces two pretty useful rivals.
| 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) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Jack Tudor | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Miss R Curtis | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
Was a bit below form when 12l third in a handicap at Southwell on the Flat most recently. Effective up to 16f on the Flat and has plenty to prove now returning to hurdles.
Placed in a NH flat race from five NH starts. Well beaten at 28-1 behind So You Know when seventh of 13 on her hurdling debut at Huntingdon over 2m (good) in November last year.
Was a bit below form when 12l third in a handicap at Southwell on the Flat most recently. Effective up to 16f on the Flat and has plenty to prove now returning to hurdles.
| 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 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Shane Fenelon | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Mickey Bowen | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
This is likely to prove a match between RATHKENNY and Harbour Island, with preference for the former after getting off the mark at the second time of asking over timber at Doncaster last month. Neil Mulholland's bumper winner relished the step up in distance that day and can take another step forward to strike. Although Harbour Island won't make it easy judged on his Taunton success, he's the clear threat ahead of Soldier For Glory.
This looks a tight one to call between HARBOUR ISLAND and Rathkenny with there being only a marginal preference for Olly Murphy's gelding, who was getting off the mark over hurdles at Taunton last time. He'd looked potentially smart in bumpers and may have a bit too much pace for Rathkenny, who is a fine prospect himself, albeit one who's more of a chaser. Soldier For Glory is respected on this rules debut, having been in the process of running well on his point debut when parting ways with his rider three out.
Improved again when landing a handicap by 1/4l off a 6lb lower mark here last time; effective over 2m4f-2m7f and acts on heavy and good to soft; respected in his hat-trick bid.
He has won three hurdle races at 2m 4f on soft and heavy ground. A winner at 9-2 in a hurdle race over this course and distance (heavy) on his latest outing last month, beating Pachacuti by 1 1/4l. Has also won at Leicester this season.
Improved again when landing a handicap by 1/4l off a 6lb lower mark here last time; effective over 2m4f-2m7f and acts on heavy and good to soft; respected in his hat-trick bid.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 13 | 3 | 4 | 23.1% | |
| Hurdle | 13 | 3 | 4 | 23.1% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 3 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
| C | Course | 3 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
| D | Distance | 6 | 3 | 1 | 50% |
| G | Similar Going | 10 | 3 | 3 | 30% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 14 | 3 | 4 | 21.4% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 40% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Toby McCain-Mitchell | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | H D Daly | 14 | 3 | 4 | 21.4% |
Below form when tried in cheekpieces and down the field in a handicap hurdle at Ayr most recently; effective over 2m-2m7f and acts on heavy and soft; consistent until that latest run.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on heavy ground. Well beaten at 9-2 behind Shoeshine Boy when 9th of 13 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ayr over 3m (soft) last month.
Below form when tried in cheekpieces and down the field in a handicap hurdle at Ayr most recently; effective over 2m-2m7f and acts on heavy and soft; consistent until that latest run.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 6 | 1 | 3 | 16.7% | |
| Hurdle | 6 | 1 | 3 | 16.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 7 | 1 | 4 | 14.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (P only) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | S Bowen | 4 | 1 | 2 | 25% |
| T | O Murphy | 7 | 1 | 4 | 14.3% |
Went clear and idled, improving again when landing a handicap by 2l off a 7lb lower mark here last time; effective at 2m and acts on heavy and good; should remain competitive off his new mark.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m on heavy ground. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 5-4fav here over 2m (heavy) last month, beating Shade Of Winter by 2l. Has won twice at Ffos Las this season.
Went clear and idled, improving again when landing a handicap by 2l off a 7lb lower mark here last time; effective at 2m and acts on heavy and good; should remain competitive off his new mark.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 13 | 2 | 5 | 15.4% | |
| Hurdle | 13 | 2 | 5 | 15.4% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100% |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T & P) | 3 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% |
| HG | Cheek Pieces | 3 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 16.7% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | R P McLernon | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | C Boultbee-Brooks | 11 | 2 | 4 | 18.2% |
Made mistakes on his hurdles return and was down the field in a handicap hurdle at Chepstow most recently; effective over 2m4f and acts on any ground; his form has tailed off.
He has won three hurdle races and a point-to-point from 2m 3f to 3m on good and heavy ground. Well beaten at 18-1 behind West To The Bridge when 9th of 10 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Chepstow over 2m 3f (soft) last month.
Made mistakes on his hurdles return and was down the field in a handicap hurdle at Chepstow most recently; effective over 2m4f and acts on any ground; his form has tailed off.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 11 | 3 | 2 | 27.3% | |
| Hurdle | 8 | 3 | 2 | 37.5% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| C | Course | 3 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% |
| D | Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| G | Similar Going | 4 | 2 | 1 | 50% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 14 | 4 | 4 | 28.6% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 33.3% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 6 | 1 | 0 | 16.7% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Isabel Williams | 4 | 2 | 0 | 50% |
| T | Evan Williams | 12 | 3 | 3 | 25% |
Improved again when landing a handicap by 4l off this mark at Wincanton last time; effective over 2m-2m5f on heavy and good to soft; progressing, does not look straightforward but could stay ahead of his mark.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 4f and 2m 5f on soft and heavy ground. A winner at 5-2 in a hurdle race at Wincanton over 2m 5f (heavy) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating At The Oche by 4l. Has also won at Uttoxeter this season.
Improved again when landing a handicap by 4l off this mark at Wincanton last time; effective over 2m-2m5f on heavy and good to soft; progressing, does not look straightforward but could stay ahead of his mark.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 5 | 2 | 0 | 40% | |
| Hurdle | 5 | 2 | 0 | 40% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| G | Similar Going | 4 | 2 | 1 | 50% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 8 | 2 | 1 | 25% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Rian Corcoran | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100% |
| T | D Pipe | 7 | 2 | 0 | 28.6% |
Travelled well and improved when beaten 2l off a 2lb lower mark at Taunton last time; trainer in form; effective over 2m-2m4f and acts with cut; progressing and remains competitive.
Placed in two hurdle races and a NH flat race from eight starts. Beaten 1 3/4l by Our Dylan when second of 10 at 3-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Taunton over 2m 3f (heavy) earlier this month.
Travelled well and improved when beaten 2l off a 2lb lower mark at Taunton last time; trainer in form; effective over 2m-2m4f and acts with cut; progressing and remains competitive.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Lucy Gardner | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| T | Mrs S Gardner | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
ETON MES is unbeaten since entering handicap company and David Pipe's gelding escapes a penalty after winning a conditional jockeys' event at Wincanton on Saturday. He seems to relish testing ground so it wouldn't be a surprise if the five-year-old took another step forward. Fellow hat-trick seekers El Gavilan and Fresh Speculation both command plenty of respect, with the former just edging it out to be the main danger because he might have more to offer upped in trip.
ETON MES is a young hurdler on the up and holds a strong chance of landing the hat-trick having escaped a penalty for winning a conditional riders' event at Wincanton last week. That leaves him 7lb well in and his smart rider claims the same amount on top. El Gavilan looks the danger, being on a hat-trick of his own having wo back-to-back over 2m at the course. Ground conditions are in his favour, as they are for Fresh Speculation, a last-time-out C&D winner seeking a third straight win of his own.
Improved, benefitting from strong pace at sharp track landing a handicap by 4 1/4l off a 7lb lower mark at Fakenham last time; trainer in form; effective 2m, acts on heavy and soft; progressive, can go well again.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m on soft and heavy ground. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 4-6fav at Fakenham over 2m (soft) earlier this month, beating Risk It All by 4 1/2l. Carries a 7lb penalty today for that success. Has also won at Uttoxeter this season.
Improved, benefitting from strong pace at sharp track landing a handicap by 4 1/4l off a 7lb lower mark at Fakenham last time; trainer in form; effective 2m, acts on heavy and soft; progressive, can go well again.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 10 | 2 | 1 | 20% | |
| Hurdle | 10 | 2 | 1 | 20% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 6 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 4 | 2 | 1 | 50% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 13 | 2 | 1 | 15.4% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 33.3% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Toby McCain-Mitchell | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Nick Scholfield | 6 | 2 | 1 | 33.3% |
Tired up the hill having tried to go with the winner when beaten 13l into third in a handicap hurdle at Sedgefield on his most recent run. Effective around 2m on a sound surface, not proven further; running back into form.
Placed in two hurdle races from 14 starts. Third of 8 behind Vampire Slayer beaten 13l at 4-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Sedgefield over 2m 1f (good to soft) earlier this month.
Tired up the hill having tried to go with the winner when beaten 13l into third in a handicap hurdle at Sedgefield on his most recent run. Effective around 2m on a sound surface, not proven further; running back into form.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Similar Going | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 13 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Isabel Williams | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | Evan Williams | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
Up in trip and may not have stayed when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Worcester last time. Effective at 2m, acts on soft and good ground; needs more.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good to soft ground. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Shantou Lucky when seventh of 9 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Worcester over 2m 4f (good to soft) in September last year.
Up in trip and may not have stayed when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Worcester last time. Effective at 2m, acts on soft and good ground; needs more.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 11 | 1 | 1 | 9.1% | |
| Hurdle | 11 | 1 | 1 | 9.1% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 9 | 1 | 1 | 11.1% |
| Similar Going | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 14 | 1 | 1 | 7.1% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 12.5% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | James Best | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| T | B J Eckley | 14 | 1 | 1 | 7.1% |
Travelled but did not find much and was disappointing when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Windsor last time. Off a short break; effective at 2m, acts on soft and good to firm; a consistent maiden until his latest couple of starts.
Placed in five hurdle races and a NH flat race from 16 starts. Well beaten at 8-1 behind Rukaana when eighth of 11 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Windsor over 2m (good) last month.
Travelled but did not find much and was disappointing when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Windsor last time. Off a short break; effective at 2m, acts on soft and good to firm; a consistent maiden until his latest couple of starts.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 12 | 0 | 5 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 12 | 0 | 5 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| C | Course | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 10 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 10 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | S Bowen | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | Miss R Curtis | 15 | 0 | 5 | 0% |
Needed the run back from a break on chase debut when comfortably held in a handicap chase at Southwell last time. Off a short break; effective at 3m-3m2f with cut; now back hurdling and on his last winning mark.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 7f and 3m 2f on soft and heavy ground. Well beaten at 10-3fav behind Queens Wish when fifth of 7 on his chase debut at Southwell over 3m (good to soft) in November last year.
Needed the run back from a break on chase debut when comfortably held in a handicap chase at Southwell last time. Off a short break; effective at 3m-3m2f with cut; now back hurdling and on his last winning mark.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 17 | 2 | 2 | 11.8% | |
| Hurdle | 16 | 2 | 2 | 12.5% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 10 | 2 | 2 | 20% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 15 | 2 | 2 | 13.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 14.3% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 8 | 1 | 1 | 12.5% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Rian Corcoran | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | S Drinkwater | 15 | 2 | 2 | 13.3% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
Returned to form on easy ground when beaten 2 1/4l off this mark at Plumpton last time. Effective from 2m to 2m4f, acts on any ground; remains on a competitive mark.
Unplaced in all seven starts over hurdles. Third of 7 behind Our Papa Smurf beaten 2 1/4l at 15-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Plumpton over 2m (soft) last month.
Returned to form on easy ground when beaten 2 1/4l off this mark at Plumpton last time. Effective from 2m to 2m4f, acts on any ground; remains on a competitive mark.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 9 | 1 | 0 | 11.1% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 22 | 2 | 3 | 9.1% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | C O'Farrell | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | N P Mulholland | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Below form back up in trip when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Taunton last time. Effective at around 2m4f and may need some cut; form has tailed off.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on soft ground. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Our Dylan when eighth of 10 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Taunton over 2m 3f (heavy) earlier this month.
Below form back up in trip when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Taunton last time. Effective at around 2m4f and may need some cut; form has tailed off.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 16 | 1 | 0 | 6.3% | |
| Hurdle | 14 | 1 | 0 | 7.1% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 10 | 1 | 0 | 10% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T only) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 12 | 1 | 0 | 8.3% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Conor Ring | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | Evan Williams | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Outpaced but ran to form when beaten 9 1/4l in a handicap hurdle at Market Rasen last time. Effective at 2m and acts on good to soft; needs more to get off the mark.
Yet to place in nine starts over hurdles. Finished 10l behind Kalkaroo when fifth of 8 at 28-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Market Rasen over 2m 1f (soft) earlier this month.
Outpaced but ran to form when beaten 9 1/4l in a handicap hurdle at Market Rasen last time. Effective at 2m and acts on good to soft; needs more to get off the mark.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Similar Going | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (B only) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | James Best | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | S-J Davies | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Despite carrying a 7lb penalty for winning at Fakenham last Friday, the handicapper reacted by putting MORNING MAYHEM up the same amount and a reproduction of that display would make him tough to beat. Master Dunraven ran his best race so far over hurdles when third at Plumpton last month and is entitled to build on that display, while Linden Lane completes the shortlist.
Morning Mayhem is penalised for winning well at Fakenham but now has a penalty and, even with his rider's claim, plenty of weight to shoulder. It might be worth opposing him with MASTER DUNRAVEN, who has yet to win over hurdles but is coming off his best effort yet when a keeping-on third at Plumpton last time. He's off the same mark here and should be suited by the long straight. Linden Lane enters the race off a pair of solid efforts, most recently finishing third at Sedgefield, and he could have a say also, making him third choice.
Best effort since late 2024 when second beaten 7 1/2l in a handicap chase at Fakenham latest; trainer in form; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on any; entitled to come on for return, mark quite attractive.
He has won three hurdle races from 2m to 2m 1f on ground varying from good to yielding, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 8l by Little Wren when second of 7 at 10-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Fakenham over 2m 5f (good to soft) last month.
Best effort since late 2024 when second beaten 7 1/2l in a handicap chase at Fakenham latest; trainer in form; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on any; entitled to come on for return, mark quite attractive.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 17 | 3 | 3 | 17.7% | |
| Chase | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16.7% |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 14 | 1 | 3 | 7.1% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Thomas Bellamy | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | D J Jeffreys | 9 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
Outclassed but ran to form when fourth, beaten 36l in a novice chase at Chepstow last time; effective over 2m-2m4f and acts on soft and good; needs to back up that latest effort now returning to handicaps.
Placed in a NH flat race and three chases from 14 starts. Well beaten at 125-1 behind Stencil when fourth of 5 on his latest outing in a chase at Chepstow over 2m (soft) last month.
Outclassed but ran to form when fourth, beaten 36l in a novice chase at Chepstow last time; effective over 2m-2m4f and acts on soft and good; needs to back up that latest effort now returning to handicaps.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 12 | 0 | 3 | 0% | |
| Chase | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (P only) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | James Best | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| T | S-J Davies | 9 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
Confirmed his chase debut level when beaten 4l off this mark at Taunton last time; effective from 2m-2m6f with cut in the ground; has a chance in this and there remains the possibility of more to come.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 1f on heavy ground, but that win was over two years ago. Beaten 4l by Palawan Du Mazet when second of 8 at 7-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Taunton over 2m 2f (heavy) earlier this month.
Confirmed his chase debut level when beaten 4l off this mark at Taunton last time; effective from 2m-2m6f with cut in the ground; has a chance in this and there remains the possibility of more to come.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 15 | 1 | 2 | 6.7% | |
| Chase | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 11 | 1 | 2 | 9.1% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 16 | 1 | 2 | 6.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Lucy Gardner | 15 | 1 | 2 | 6.7% |
| T | Mrs S Gardner | 15 | 1 | 2 | 6.7% |
Improved again off a new mark, showing a good attitude when landing a handicap by 1/2l off a 6lb lower mark at Lingfield last time; effective over 2m-2m4f and acts on heavy and good; the mark still looks workable.
He has won three chases and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on soft and heavy ground. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 4-7fav at Lingfield over 2m (heavy) earlier this month, beating Bobbi's Beauty by 1/2l. Has won 3 times this season.
Improved again off a new mark, showing a good attitude when landing a handicap by 1/2l off a 6lb lower mark at Lingfield last time; effective over 2m-2m4f and acts on heavy and good; the mark still looks workable.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 16 | 3 | 5 | 18.8% | |
| Chase | 12 | 3 | 4 | 25% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| C | Course | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| D | Distance | 6 | 2 | 3 | 33.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 7 | 3 | 2 | 42.9% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 18 | 4 | 6 | 22.2% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 25% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Shane Quinlan | 7 | 2 | 3 | 28.6% |
| T | Katy Price | 16 | 3 | 5 | 18.8% |
Went clear, made too much use of and well beaten in a handicap chase at Market Rasen latest; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on S and G; remains without a win since 2019.
Winner of two hurdle races and three chases from 2m to 2m 2f on good and good to soft ground, but last win was over six years ago. Well beaten at 14-1 when last of 7 on his latest outing in a chase at Market Rasen over 2m 3f (soft) earlier this month.
Went clear, made too much use of and well beaten in a handicap chase at Market Rasen latest; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on S and G; remains without a win since 2019.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 35 | 4 | 6 | 11.4% | |
| Chase | 28 | 3 | 6 | 10.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| C | Course | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 15 | 2 | 1 | 13.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 11 | 0 | 5 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T & B) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Blinkers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 29 | 3 | 5 | 10.3% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Tabitha Worsley | 15 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| T | Georgie Howell | 15 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
Again ran to a poor level when well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Southwell last time; perhaps he will do better now handicapping and switched to chasing.
Yet to place in five starts. Well beaten at 200-1 behind Desertmore News when eighth of 10 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Southwell over 2m (good to soft) earlier this month.
Again ran to a poor level when well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Southwell last time; perhaps he will do better now handicapping and switched to chasing.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Chase | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Similar Going | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 5 | 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% |
EL ROJO GRANDE competed a hat-trick in a game manner at Lingfield and with Shane Quinlan effectively halving the 6lb rise with his claim, this consistent nine-year-old can extend his winning sequence further. Storming Nelson and As Tears Go By have dropped hints that a return to winning ways could be imminent for either. The latter was probably in need of the run when second at Fakenham after a break and could be the bigger danger with his match fitness topped up.
El Rojo Grande is a chaser on a roll, having won three straight, and conditions are to his liking but he's faced with a 6lb higher mark this time and could prove vulnerable. STORMING NELSON is the selection, having had just two starts over fences and shown improved form his chase debut when second on deep ground at Taunton last time. He's open to further progress, although the same comment applies to As Tears Go By, who ran a good race on reappearance at Fakenham and could prove suited by the drop in trip.
Improved a little up in trip on handicap debut when fourth beaten 6l in a handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter latest; effective 2m1f-2m4f, acts on S; in good form.
Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point at 2m 1f and 3m on soft ground. Finished 6l behind Warriors Destiny when fourth of 8 at 6-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Uttoxeter over 2m 4f (soft) last month.
Improved a little up in trip on handicap debut when fourth beaten 6l in a handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter latest; effective 2m1f-2m4f, acts on S; in good form.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% | |
| Hurdle | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| G | Similar Going | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 7 | 2 | 3 | 28.6% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | S Bowen | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| T | O Murphy | 5 | 1 | 2 | 20% |
Idled, returned to form back over hurdles landing a handicap by 2l off a 2lb lower mark at Market Rasen last time; effective 2m4f-3m, suited by cut; can go well off new mark.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 3f and 2m 7f on soft and heavy ground. A winner at 15-2 in a hurdle race at Market Rasen over 2m 7f (soft) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Secret Trix by 1 3/4l.
Idled, returned to form back over hurdles landing a handicap by 2l off a 2lb lower mark at Market Rasen last time; effective 2m4f-3m, suited by cut; can go well off new mark.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 13 | 2 | 2 | 15.4% | |
| Hurdle | 10 | 2 | 1 | 20% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 7 | 2 | 1 | 28.6% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Jack Tudor | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16.7% |
| T | D Pipe | 8 | 1 | 1 | 12.5% |
Outpaced early, returned to form but too much to do beaten 3 1/2l off this mark at Market Rasen last time; effective 2m4f-3m1f, suited by cut; good mark if building on recent revival and yard hit form.
He has won three hurdle races from 2m 5f to 3m 2f on good to soft and soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Third of 7 behind Gold In The Rivers beaten 3 1/2l at 11-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Market Rasen over 2m 7f (soft) earlier this month.
Outpaced early, returned to form but too much to do beaten 3 1/2l off this mark at Market Rasen last time; effective 2m4f-3m1f, suited by cut; good mark if building on recent revival and yard hit form.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 19 | 3 | 5 | 15.8% | |
| Hurdle | 17 | 3 | 5 | 17.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 11 | 2 | 4 | 18.2% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 19 | 3 | 5 | 15.8% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 40% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 12 | 1 | 4 | 8.3% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Charlie Deutsch | 14 | 1 | 3 | 7.1% |
| T | Miss V Williams | 18 | 3 | 4 | 16.7% |
Pulled up in a handicap chase at Uttoxeter latest; usually held up; effective 2m4f-3m, acts on Hy and S; unreliable.
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m and 2m 5f on heavy ground. Pulled up at the 10th when 4-1 at Uttoxeter over 2m 4f (soft) in a chase won by My Noble Lord last month on his latest outing.
Pulled up in a handicap chase at Uttoxeter latest; usually held up; effective 2m4f-3m, acts on Hy and S; unreliable.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 16 | 2 | 1 | 12.5% | |
| Hurdle | 6 | 1 | 0 | 16.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| D | Distance | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 13 | 2 | 1 | 15.4% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 9 | 1 | 1 | 11.1% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Liam Harrison | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | Mrs D A Hamer | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
Pulled up in a handicap chase at Uttoxeter latest; blinkers first time; effective 2m-2m7f on S and G; return to hurdles looks a plus.
He has won four hurdle races from 1m 7f to 2m 4f on good to soft and soft ground. Pulled up 5 out when 12-1 at Uttoxeter over 3m 2f (soft) in a chase won by Jo Coko last month on his chase debut. He is wearing blinkers for the first time.
Pulled up in a handicap chase at Uttoxeter latest; blinkers first time; effective 2m-2m7f on S and G; return to hurdles looks a plus.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 19 | 4 | 5 | 21.1% | |
| Hurdle | 18 | 4 | 5 | 22.2% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 4 | 2 | 1 | 50% |
| Distance | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 13 | 3 | 3 | 23.1% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (B only) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 7.7% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Isabelle Ryder | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | Jamie Snowden | 19 | 4 | 5 | 21.1% |
Ran to form, just tiring late on up in trip, may not have stayed comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Warwick last time; effective around 2m5f, acts on Hy and GS; consistent in short career.
Placed in three hurdle races and a point-to-point from six starts. Finished 16l behind Gwennie May Star when sixth of 9 at 85-40fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Warwick over 3m 1f (good to soft) last month.
Ran to form, just tiring late on up in trip, may not have stayed comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Warwick last time; effective around 2m5f, acts on Hy and GS; consistent in short career.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | R P McLernon | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | C Boultbee-Brooks | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
Mistakes, outpaced, returned to form down in class 11l third in a handicap hurdle here most recent run; trainer in form; effective 3m+, suited by plenty of cut; generous mark if building on recent revival.
He has won a hurdle race, a chase and a point-to-point from 3m to 3m 6f on good and heavy ground, but last win was over two years ago. Third of 10 behind Sparkling Duke beaten 11l at 18-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (heavy) last month.
Mistakes, outpaced, returned to form down in class 11l third in a handicap hurdle here most recent run; trainer in form; effective 3m+, suited by plenty of cut; generous mark if building on recent revival.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 20 | 2 | 4 | 10% | |
| Hurdle | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 14 | 1 | 3 | 7.1% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 11 | 1 | 3 | 9.1% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 18.2% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 18 | 1 | 4 | 5.6% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Callum Pritchard | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | K Woollacott | 21 | 2 | 4 | 9.5% |
GOLD IN THE RIVERS exploited a drop in the ratings when he successfully reverted to hurdles at Market Rasen and he can strike while the iron is hot to follow up from just 2lb higher. Orderoftheday is consistent and must be feared with Sean Bowen back in the saddle, while Ramo and Stellar Stream are other interesting each-way options to consider.
This could prove a right slog as the last race on the card, with the ground likely to be well chewed up by this point, and that should suit RAMO, who hails from a yard that has suddenly hit form. His latest run at Market Rasen was quite eyecatching - it caught the attention of the stewards anyway - and he's taken to reverse form with Gold In The Rivers. The last-named was returning to form having been chasing but he's worse off at the weights his time and may struggle to confirm the form. Orderoftheday is worth considering also upped in trip for a good yard, although he hasn't quite lived up to early promise.
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