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Green, mistakes, too much to do behind all-the-way winner, promising hurdles debut when second beaten 2l in a novice hurdle here latest; effective 2m, acts on good; could improve a fair bit for step up in trip here.
Placed in a hurdle race, a NH flat race and two point-to-points from five starts. Beaten 2l by Is This For Real when second of 8 at 13-2 on his hurdling debut here over 2m (good) last month.
Green, mistakes, too much to do behind all-the-way winner, promising hurdles debut when second beaten 2l in a novice hurdle here latest; effective 2m, acts on good; could improve a fair bit for step up in trip here.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Jack Hogan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | F O'Brien | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
No excuses, outpaced late when second beaten 5 1/2l in a maiden hurdle at Plumpton latest; effective 2m-2m4f on heavy and good; step back up in trip might suit.
Placed in four hurdle races and two NH flat races from eight starts. Beaten 6l by Flash Man when second of 5 at 8-11fav on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Plumpton over 2m (good) last month.
No excuses, outpaced late when second beaten 5 1/2l in a maiden hurdle at Plumpton latest; effective 2m-2m4f on heavy and good; step back up in trip might suit.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 8 | 0 | 5 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Harry Skelton | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | Dan Skelton | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
LORIKO has been underwhelming on his last couple of starts, but his form earlier last season was very strong and it would be no surprise to see him bounce back to his best on this occasion. That said, Katarcice is a worthy rival having placed on both starts under Rules and the six-year-old can give the selection plenty to think about.
Loriko sets the standard with him having only finished out of the first three once in eight career starts but he's not been at his best the last twice, struggling in a soft-ground handicap and then being turned over at short odds back in a maiden hurdle at Plumpton last time. As such, it could pay to side with the potential of KATARCICE. Fergal O'Brien's 6yo comes from a pointing background and both starts under rules have come at this course, finishing third in a bumper and then being something of an eye-catcher on hurdles debut last time. He ought to relish the extra 4f+ of today's contest.
Travelled, possibly hit front a bit soon when beaten a neck off a 3lb lower mark at Wetherby last time; effective 2m4f, acts on soft and good; competitively weighted and consistent but poor strike-rate for a reason.
He has won four chases at 2m 4f on ground varying from good to soft. Beaten a neck by Rath Gaul Hill when second of 7 at 10-3 on his latest outing in a chase at Wetherby over 2m 3f (good to soft) in March.
Travelled, possibly hit front a bit soon when beaten a neck off a 3lb lower mark at Wetherby last time; effective 2m4f, acts on soft and good; competitively weighted and consistent but poor strike-rate for a reason.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 33 | 4 | 15 | 12.1% | |
| Chase | 25 | 4 | 12 | 16% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 5 | 3 | 2 | 60% |
| C | Course | 6 | 3 | 2 | 50% |
| D | Distance | 15 | 4 | 5 | 26.7% |
| G | Similar Going | 27 | 3 | 11 | 11.1% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 33 | 4 | 14 | 12.1% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 17.7% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Paul O'Brien | 26 | 3 | 9 | 11.5% |
| T | Mrs P Sly | 36 | 4 | 16 | 11.1% |
Again below form when comfortably held in a handicap chase at Market Rasen last time; enjoys making it; effective 2m4f-3m, acts on good; has slipped to a good mark but needs more.
He has won two hurdle races and two chases from 2m 3f to 3m on good ground. Well beaten at 5-1 behind Mt Fugi Park when fifth of 6 on his latest outing in a chase at Market Rasen over 3m (good) last month.
Again below form when comfortably held in a handicap chase at Market Rasen last time; enjoys making it; effective 2m4f-3m, acts on good; has slipped to a good mark but needs more.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 19 | 4 | 4 | 21.1% | |
| Chase | 11 | 2 | 0 | 18.2% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| D | Distance | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 20 | 4 | 6 | 20% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T & P) | 5 | 1 | 0 | 20% |
| HG | Cheek Pieces | 7 | 2 | 0 | 28.6% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 50% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 12 | 2 | 0 | 16.7% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Tom Cannon | 5 | 2 | 0 | 40% |
| T | L Wadham | 23 | 4 | 6 | 17.4% |
Mistakes, keen, didn't find much when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Haydock most recent; effective 2m-2m4f, suited by decent ground; dual novice winner must bounce back now chasing.
He has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 3f on good ground. Well beaten at 10-3fav behind Dance And Glance when 9th of 11 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Haydock over 2m (good) last month.
Mistakes, keen, didn't find much when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Haydock most recent; effective 2m-2m4f, suited by decent ground; dual novice winner must bounce back now chasing.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 7 | 2 | 1 | 28.6% | |
| Chase | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 8 | 3 | 2 | 37.5% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (H only) | 5 | 2 | 0 | 40% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 33.3% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Harry Skelton | 6 | 2 | 1 | 33.3% |
| T | Dan Skelton | 9 | 3 | 2 | 33.3% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
Scored with plenty in hand down in trip landing a handicap by 10l off a 7lb lower mark at Chepstow last time; effective 2m-2m4f, suited by sound surface; consistent but new mark asks more.
Has won seven chases and a point-to-point from 2m to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to soft. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 5-2jt-fav at Chepstow over 2m (good to soft) last month, beating Ballybreeze by 10l.
Scored with plenty in hand down in trip landing a handicap by 10l off a 7lb lower mark at Chepstow last time; effective 2m-2m4f, suited by sound surface; consistent but new mark asks more.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 21 | 7 | 6 | 33.3% | |
| Chase | 17 | 7 | 6 | 41.2% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 5 | 1 | 3 | 20% |
| D | Distance | 8 | 2 | 2 | 25% |
| G | Similar Going | 16 | 6 | 5 | 37.5% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 8 | 4 | 3 | 50% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 14.3% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | G Sheehan | 8 | 4 | 3 | 50% |
| T | Billy Aprahamian | 13 | 6 | 4 | 46.2% |
Fell when held in a handicap chase at Chepstow latest; effective 2m, suited by sound surface; debut form had knocks and plenty to prove despite easing mark.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good ground. Fell 2 out when 9-1 at Chepstow over 2m (good to soft) in a chase won by Pep Talking last month on his latest outing.
Fell when held in a handicap chase at Chepstow latest; effective 2m, suited by sound surface; debut form had knocks and plenty to prove despite easing mark.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 7 | 1 | 3 | 14.3% | |
| Chase | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 8 | 1 | 4 | 12.5% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 7 | 1 | 4 | 14.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 16.7% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | S Bowen | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| T | W Greatrex | 8 | 1 | 4 | 12.5% |
Ran to form, possibly got racing too early when third beaten 11l off 109 last time, 1lb lower here; effective 2m-2m4f on a sound surface; in good form and should go well again.
Successful in a chase and a point-to-point at 2m 4f and 3m on good and soft ground. Third of 6 behind Ukantango beaten 11l at 4-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Southwell over 2m 4f (good) last month.
Ran to form, possibly got racing too early when third beaten 11l off 109 last time, 1lb lower here; effective 2m-2m4f on a sound surface; in good form and should go well again.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 7 | 1 | 2 | 14.3% | |
| Chase | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| C | Course | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| D | Distance | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% |
| G | Similar Going | 8 | 1 | 2 | 12.5% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 9 | 1 | 2 | 11.1% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Jack Hogan | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| T | F O'Brien | 9 | 1 | 2 | 11.1% |
It is hard to oppose PEP TALKING following his 10-length success over 2m at Chepstow. The step up in trip will not be a problem for him and a 7lb rise should be workable given the ease of that victory. William Cody has been running consistently well in defeat and is likely to be in the mix once again, while Big Boy Barney completes the shortlist.
William Cody is sure consistent but he doesn't win often. He'll almost certainly run well but will likely prove vulnerable for win purposes. Big Boy Barney was a C&D winner two starts back and possibly got racing too early last time from a 1lb higher mark than today. He could easily get his head back in front, but PEP TALKING appeals more having won two of his last three starts and scored in good style at Chepstow last time. He's 7lb higher now but could be progressive enough to defy it.
Fell before race developed in a handicap hurdle at Ludlow latest; effective at 2m5f on soft and good; former pointer might improve now chasing.
A winner of a point-to-point at 3m on good ground. Fell 3 out when 11-2 at Ludlow over 3m (good) in a hurdle race won by The Egyptian Ginge last month on her latest outing.
Fell before race developed in a handicap hurdle at Ludlow latest; effective at 2m5f on soft and good; former pointer might improve now chasing.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Chase | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Similar Going | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Mr James King | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Max Comley | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
Rallied gamely, returned to form back over hurdles back on better ground landing a handicap by 1/2l off a 3lb lower mark here last time; enjoys making it; off a short-break; effective 2m4f-3m, best on sound surface; respected back chasing.
Winner of a hurdle race, three chases and a point-to-point from 2m 4f to 3m 1f on good and good to soft ground. A winner at 13-2 in a hurdle race here over 3m 1f (good) on her latest outing in March, beating Castanea Breeze by 1/2l.
Rallied gamely, returned to form back over hurdles back on better ground landing a handicap by 1/2l off a 3lb lower mark here last time; enjoys making it; off a short-break; effective 2m4f-3m, best on sound surface; respected back chasing.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 25 | 4 | 5 | 16% | |
| Chase | 16 | 3 | 2 | 18.8% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| C | Course | 3 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
| D | Distance | 12 | 3 | 2 | 25% |
| G | Similar Going | 19 | 4 | 4 | 21.1% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 8 | 1 | 1 | 12.5% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 9.1% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 19 | 2 | 3 | 10.5% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | S Bowen | 7 | 1 | 2 | 14.3% |
| T | M Keighley | 25 | 4 | 5 | 16% |
Let down by jumping, again below form when comfortably held in a handicap chase at Bangor-on-Dee last time; usually held up; effective at 2m4f-3m and best on a sound surface; mark keeps easing but needs more.
Winner of a hurdle race, three chases and a point-to-point from 2m 4f to 3m 1f on good ground. Well beaten at 14-1 behind My Noble Lord when fifth of 7 on her latest outing in a chase at Bangor-on-Dee over 2m 4f (good) last month.
Let down by jumping, again below form when comfortably held in a handicap chase at Bangor-on-Dee last time; usually held up; effective at 2m4f-3m and best on a sound surface; mark keeps easing but needs more.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 19 | 4 | 3 | 21.1% | |
| Chase | 15 | 3 | 1 | 20% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 21 | 4 | 3 | 19.1% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 22 | 5 | 3 | 22.7% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 18 | 3 | 4 | 16.7% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 16 | 3 | 1 | 18.8% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Theo Gillard | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | D McCain Jnr | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Didn't find much after bad error when 16l third in a handicap chase at Ludlow most recent run; cheekpieces first time; trainer in form; effective 2m4f-3m on sound surface; capable of a good run again.
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m 6f and 3m on good and good to soft ground. Third of 6 behind Annie Express beaten 16l at 3-1 on her latest outing in a chase at Ludlow over 2m 4f (good) in March. She is wearing cheekpieces for the first time.
Didn't find much after bad error when 16l third in a handicap chase at Ludlow most recent run; cheekpieces first time; trainer in form; effective 2m4f-3m on sound surface; capable of a good run again.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 15 | 2 | 3 | 13.3% | |
| Chase | 10 | 1 | 2 | 10% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 8 | 1 | 5 | 12.5% |
| G | Similar Going | 13 | 2 | 3 | 15.4% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (P only) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 20% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 12 | 1 | 3 | 8.3% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | J J Burke | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| T | Miss E C Lavelle | 15 | 2 | 3 | 13.3% |
ANOTHER DAY OUT bounced back to form with a victory over hurdles at this venue in March and the eight-year-old appears to be the safest pick in an open event, especially as a three-time chase winner already. Kit's Coty beat the selection at Ludlow in October and merits consideration in first-time cheekpieces. Catwalk Girl and Lady Jago both have a bit to prove right now, but the former is the pick of the pair.
Another Day Out was a winner back hurdling last time and her mark remains fair now back over larger obstacles. Let's go with CATWALK GIRL instead, though, that one having shown enough in four hurdles starts to suggests she can win a race such as this over fences - she was consistent in points. Kit's Coty is consistent enough but she hasn't been seeing her races out and now step back up in trip.
Refused in a handicap hurdle at Chepstow latest; progressive around 2m on sound surface; bit to prove after unwilling display latest.
She has won three hurdle races from 2m to 2m 1f on good ground. Refused to race when 7-2 at Chepstow over 2m (good) in a hurdle race won by Gibbs Island in October last year on her latest outing.
Refused in a handicap hurdle at Chepstow latest; progressive around 2m on sound surface; bit to prove after unwilling display latest.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 8 | 3 | 3 | 37.5% | |
| Hurdle | 8 | 3 | 3 | 37.5% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 13 | 3 | 3 | 23.1% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 14 | 3 | 3 | 21.4% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 50% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | G Sheehan | 7 | 2 | 3 | 28.6% |
| T | Jamie Snowden | 8 | 3 | 3 | 37.5% |
Travelled, returned to form in first-time cheekpieces, just outstayed late back up in trip beaten 2l off this mark at Uttoxeter last time; effective 2m-2m4f on a sound surface; fair mark if building on latest revival.
She has won three hurdle races and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to soft, but last win was over two years ago. Third of 7 behind Looking As You Are beaten 1 1/2l at 11-2 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Uttoxeter over 2m 4f (good to soft) in March.
Travelled, returned to form in first-time cheekpieces, just outstayed late back up in trip beaten 2l off this mark at Uttoxeter last time; effective 2m-2m4f on a sound surface; fair mark if building on latest revival.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 17 | 3 | 6 | 17.7% | |
| Hurdle | 14 | 3 | 4 | 21.4% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 16 | 2 | 6 | 12.5% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (P only) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 30% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 14 | 1 | 6 | 7.1% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Harry Skelton | 7 | 1 | 3 | 14.3% |
| T | Dan Skelton | 19 | 3 | 8 | 15.8% |
Won this last year; step back in right direction beaten 6 1/2l in a handicap hurdle at Fakenham last time; trainer in form; effective 2m-2m4f on a sound surface; handicapper relenting but in moderate form.
Winner of seven hurdle races from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to soft. Finished 7l behind Painted Wolf when fifth of 7 at 7-2jt-fav on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Fakenham over 2m 4f (good) last month.
Won this last year; step back in right direction beaten 6 1/2l in a handicap hurdle at Fakenham last time; trainer in form; effective 2m-2m4f on a sound surface; handicapper relenting but in moderate form.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 29 | 7 | 3 | 24.1% | |
| Hurdle | 27 | 7 | 3 | 25.9% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| C | Course | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100% |
| D | Distance | 13 | 3 | 1 | 23.1% |
| G | Similar Going | 22 | 6 | 2 | 27.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 7 | 2 | 1 | 28.6% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 25% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 12 | 1 | 1 | 8.3% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | J J Burke | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | James Owen | 22 | 7 | 2 | 31.8% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
Bit below best down in trip when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Stratford last time; in good form prior; effective 2m-2m3f, suited by sound surface; step back up in trip a plus.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 3f on good to firm and good ground. Finished 13l behind Granny Hawkins when fifth of 10 at 18-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Stratford over 2m (good) last month.
Bit below best down in trip when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Stratford last time; in good form prior; effective 2m-2m3f, suited by sound surface; step back up in trip a plus.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 20 | 2 | 3 | 10% | |
| Hurdle | 17 | 2 | 3 | 11.8% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Distance | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 20 | 2 | 4 | 10% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 12 | 2 | 2 | 16.7% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | C J Todd | 17 | 1 | 5 | 5.9% |
| T | Ian Williams | 23 | 2 | 5 | 8.7% |
Unsuited by rain softened ground when pulled up in a handicap hurdle latest; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on good to soft and good; inconsistent.
She has won three hurdle races from 2m to 2m 4f on good and good to soft ground. Pulled up 2 out when 10-1 at Uttoxeter over 2m 4f (good to soft) in a hurdle race won by Looking As You Are in March on her latest outing.
Unsuited by rain softened ground when pulled up in a handicap hurdle latest; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on good to soft and good; inconsistent.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 16 | 3 | 2 | 18.8% | |
| Hurdle | 14 | 3 | 2 | 21.4% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| C | Course | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| D | Distance | 5 | 1 | 0 | 20% |
| G | Similar Going | 14 | 3 | 2 | 21.4% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 12 | 3 | 1 | 25% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Tom Broughton | 6 | 2 | 1 | 33.3% |
| T | F O'Brien | 11 | 3 | 1 | 27.3% |
Last year's winner Mermaids Cave is back for more and is 6lb lower this time. By and large, her recent form warrants that and although she is partnered by a non-claiming rider for the first time in a long time, it would take a leap of faith to back her for a repeat. Maybe it's worth chancing the fitness of HOPE RISING, who showed the darker side to her nature at Chepstow when last seen, but had been in fine form prior and clearly excels on spring/summer ground. So does Notnowlinda, who remains on a handy mark.
Hope Rising has been off for 208 days since refusing and the break could have done her good. She's certainly capable but couldn't be tipped with any confidence so it might be best to side with NOTNOWLINDA for the Skeltons. She returned to form tried in cheekpieces last time and can go two places better off the same mark here. Mermaids Cave is third choice albeit she hasn't been at her best of late and needs a bounce back.
Step back in right direction tried in cheekpieces beaten 2l off a 3lb lower mark at Exeter last time; effective 2m-2m6f, acts on soft and good; not ruled out.
Placed in a hurdle race from seven starts. Beaten 2l by Blue In The West when second of 13 at 33-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Exeter over 2m 6f (good) last month, his only placing from 7 starts.
Step back in right direction tried in cheekpieces beaten 2l off a 3lb lower mark at Exeter last time; effective 2m-2m6f, acts on soft and good; not ruled out.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | R P McLernon | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Jonjo & A J O'Neill | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
Pulled up in a handicap chase at Plumpton latest; blinkers first time; effective 2m4f-3m, acts on sound surface; back hurdling after two poor chase runs.
He has won three chases and a point-to-point from 2m 7f to 3m on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Pulled up 5 out when 11-2 at Plumpton over 3m 2f (good) in a chase won by Sea Invasion last month on his latest outing.
Pulled up in a handicap chase at Plumpton latest; blinkers first time; effective 2m4f-3m, acts on sound surface; back hurdling after two poor chase runs.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 9 | 3 | 0 | 33.3% | |
| Hurdle | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 6 | 3 | 0 | 50% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T & B) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Blinkers | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Non Runner | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Jamie Snowden | 9 | 3 | 0 | 33.3% |
Ran to form when fourth beaten 6 1/4l off 98 last time, same mark here; usually held up; effective 2m4f-3m, wants decent ground; can again go well.
He has won three hurdle races from 2m 4f to 3m on good ground. Finished 6l behind Rialannah when fourth of 8 at 8-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fakenham over 2m 7f (good) last month.
Ran to form when fourth beaten 6 1/4l off 98 last time, same mark here; usually held up; effective 2m4f-3m, wants decent ground; can again go well.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 15 | 3 | 1 | 20% | |
| Hurdle | 13 | 3 | 1 | 23.1% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 14 | 3 | 2 | 21.4% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 5 | 1 | 0 | 20% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Lewis Stones | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| T | Miss C Fryer | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% |
Pulled up in a handicap chase at Fakenham latest; effective 2m4f-3m, acts on sound surface; needs more back hurdling.
She has won two hurdle races, a chase and a point-to-point from 2m 3f to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to soft. Pulled up at the 11th when 4-1 at Fakenham over 3m (good) in a chase won by Fortunefavorsdbold last month on her latest outing.
Pulled up in a handicap chase at Fakenham latest; effective 2m4f-3m, acts on sound surface; needs more back hurdling.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 25 | 3 | 7 | 12% | |
| Hurdle | 8 | 2 | 2 | 25% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| D | Distance | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% |
| G | Similar Going | 17 | 2 | 5 | 11.8% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T & P) | 11 | 1 | 3 | 9.1% |
| HG | Cheek Pieces | 11 | 1 | 3 | 9.1% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 20 | 1 | 5 | 5% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Jack Hogan | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16.7% |
| T | Noel Williams | 25 | 3 | 7 | 12% |
Ran to form albeit comfortably held in a handicap hurdle here last time; usually held up; effective 3m on good; mark probably about right back from a break.
He has won three hurdle races from 2m 7f to 3m 1f on good ground. Finished 15l behind Jager Time when fifth of 16 at 10-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (good) in November last year.
Ran to form albeit comfortably held in a handicap hurdle here last time; usually held up; effective 3m on good; mark probably about right back from a break.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 20 | 3 | 2 | 15% | |
| Hurdle | 20 | 3 | 2 | 15% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| C | Course | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% |
| D | Distance | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 21 | 3 | 2 | 14.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 24 | 3 | 2 | 12.5% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 19 | 3 | 1 | 15.8% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Harry Bannister | 12 | 3 | 1 | 25% |
| T | Miss S Ender | 24 | 3 | 2 | 12.5% |
Pulled up in a handicap chase at Hereford latest; effective 2m4f-3m1f on a sound surface; saves best for this venue and not ruled out back hurdling.
He has won three hurdle races and a chase at 3m 1f on good and good to soft ground. Pulled up 5 out when 5-1 at Hereford over 3m 1f (good) in a chase won by Edgewell last month on his latest outing.
Pulled up in a handicap chase at Hereford latest; effective 2m4f-3m1f on a sound surface; saves best for this venue and not ruled out back hurdling.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 23 | 4 | 0 | 17.4% | |
| Hurdle | 18 | 3 | 0 | 16.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 3 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
| C | Course | 4 | 2 | 1 | 50% |
| D | Distance | 6 | 3 | 0 | 50% |
| G | Similar Going | 23 | 4 | 1 | 17.4% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (B only) | 8 | 2 | 0 | 25% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 18.8% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 20 | 4 | 0 | 20% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Sam Twiston-Davies | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | H D Daly | 26 | 4 | 1 | 15.4% |
The application of cheekpieces sparked GREEDY SMITH into life at Exeter and that career-best second could be the springboard for a breakthrough success. The same headgear goes back on Moviddy, who didn't take to blinkers over fences at Fakenham and now switches back to hurdles. Raby Mere arrives in decent form, while Indian Sunbird is preferred to fellow C&D winner Braganza Bay.
Braganza Bay likes it here and is 6lb below his last winning mark. He can go well back hurdling but GREEDY SMITH might be a better option. He's yet to win but is coming off his best handicap effort so far, when tried in cheekpieces, and is still open to improvement. Raby Mere has been in decent form, winning at Fakenham two starts back, and comes in as third choice.
£22,000 Maxios gelding; dam runner-up in a point, related to a 2m4f hurdles winner; probably best watched on debut.
Dam a lightly raced maiden.
£22,000 Maxios gelding; dam runner-up in a point, related to a 2m4f hurdles winner; probably best watched on debut.
| 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 | Toby Wynne | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | S Allwood | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
Some promise on debut well beaten in a 4yo bumper here only start; improvement likely and should go well in a weak race here.
Finished 17l behind Running Happy when fifth of 8 at 10-3 on his racecourse debut over this course and distance (good) last month.
Some promise on debut well beaten in a 4yo bumper here only start; improvement likely and should go well in a weak race here.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| NH Flat | 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 (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 | S Bowen | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | W Greatrex | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Found little, modest debut well beaten in a bumper at Hereford; improvement needed but this is a weak race.
Dam a lightly raced maiden. Well beaten at 11-1 behind Crystal Jet when eighth of 11 on his racecourse debut at Hereford over 2m (good) last month.
Found little, modest debut well beaten in a bumper at Hereford; improvement needed but this is a weak race.
| 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 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Similar Going | 1 | 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 | Sam Twiston-Davies | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | T H Weston | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Blue Bresil filly; half-sister to St Irene, very useful at 16f; one to consider on debut for good yard in what is a weak race.
Half-sister to St Irene, won twice over hurdles at 1m 7f and 2m and in NH flat race at 2m.
Blue Bresil filly; half-sister to St Irene, very useful at 16f; one to consider on debut for good yard in what is a weak race.
| 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 | J M Quinlan | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Nick Scholfield | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
30,000 euros Blue Bresil filly; half-sister to Fedneys Park, moderate from 16f to 24f; one to consider on debut for good trainer who is represented by two.
Half-sister to Fedneys Park, won in a point to point race at 3m.
30,000 euros Blue Bresil filly; half-sister to Fedneys Park, moderate from 16f to 24f; one to consider on debut for good trainer who is represented by two.
| 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 | Harry Reed | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Nick Scholfield | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
ISLAND GETAWAY showed his inexperience here, but there was promise to take from that fifth placing and the booking of Sean Bowen suggests connections expect him to take a significant step forward. Meli Melo D'angos faded tamely at Hereford so the chief threats are likely to lurk among the unraced brigade. St Julie is related to the yard's Listed-winning hurdler St Irene, who landed a bumper on debut, and looks Nick Scholfield's primary hope, ahead of fellow Blue Bresil filly St Zoe.
A dreadully weak bumper. ISLAND GETAWAY ended up well beaten here on debut but still looked a little green and could improve considerably for that experience. He's from a good yard and rates the most likely winner ahead of Meli Melo d'Angos, who was well held himself on debut but should improve. Nick Scholfield runs two newcomers in St Julie and St Zoe. The market should be revealing regarding their chance.
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