Kempton 26 February 2011
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A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good ground. Well beaten at 9-1 behind Local Hero when sixth of 7 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cheltenham over 2m 1f (good to soft) last month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good ground. Well beaten at 9-1 behind Local Hero when sixth of 7 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cheltenham over 2m 1f (good to soft) last month.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 1m 4f and 2m 1f on soft ground. A winner at Pau over 2m 1f in December last year, beating Tigre D'aron by 1l. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with J P Daireaux in France.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 1m 4f and 2m 1f on soft ground. A winner at Pau over 2m 1f in December last year, beating Tigre D'aron by 1l. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with J P Daireaux in France.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m on good and soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 5-4fav at Ayr over 2m (good) last month, beating Vosges by a head. Has also won at Ffos Las this season.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m on good and soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 5-4fav at Ayr over 2m (good) last month, beating Vosges by a head. Has also won at Ffos Las this season.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good to soft ground. Third of 8 behind Sprinter Sacre beaten 11l at 7-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ffos Las over 2m (good to soft) earlier this month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good to soft ground. Third of 8 behind Sprinter Sacre beaten 11l at 7-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ffos Las over 2m (good to soft) earlier this month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good ground (latest flat win was in December last year). Third of 5 behind Houblon Des Obeaux beaten 6l at 13-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Haydock over 2m (heavy) earlier this month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good ground (latest flat win was in December last year). Third of 5 behind Houblon Des Obeaux beaten 6l at 13-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Haydock over 2m (heavy) earlier this month.
Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 13-8fav at Folkestone over 2m 1f (soft) earlier this month, beating Promised Wings by 5l.
Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 13-8fav at Folkestone over 2m 1f (soft) earlier this month, beating Promised Wings by 5l.
Dam won twice in chases at 2m 1f and over hurdles at 2m 2f. Finished 8l behind Tonic Mellysse when fourth of 18 on his racecourse debut at Pau over 2m 1f in December last year. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with J P Totain in France.
Dam won twice in chases at 2m 1f and over hurdles at 2m 2f. Finished 8l behind Tonic Mellysse when fourth of 18 on his racecourse debut at Pau over 2m 1f in December last year. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with J P Totain in France.
Beaten a head by Dan Buoy when second of 8 at 4-1jt-fav on his latest outing at Pontefract over 2m 2f (good) in October last year. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with G A Harker.
Beaten a head by Dan Buoy when second of 8 at 4-1jt-fav on his latest outing at Pontefract over 2m 2f (good) in October last year. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with G A Harker.
Placed in two hurdle races from two starts. Beaten 8l by Kauto Sweety when second of 13 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Pau over 2m 1f last month. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with A Lamotte d'Argy in France.
Placed in two hurdle races from two starts. Beaten 8l by Kauto Sweety when second of 13 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Pau over 2m 1f last month. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with A Lamotte d'Argy in France.
Third of 7 behind Orluna beaten 1l on his latest outing at Deauville over 1m 7f in August last year. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with A De Royer Dupre in France.
Third of 7 behind Orluna beaten 1l on his latest outing at Deauville over 1m 7f in August last year. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with A De Royer Dupre in France.
Nicky Henderson and Paul Nicholls have won the last four runnings of this race between them and they appear to have a strong hand again today with Zarkandar, Tonic Mellysse and MOLOTOF. Daryl Jacob's mount is of huge interest first time under NH rules being half-brother to top-class flat performer Zarkava but, having won the race last year, leading owner Simon Munir clearly wants the strike again. Although it's difficult to choose between his pair, the last mentioned represents the winning formula from 12 months ago and edges the vote. The betting market could prove best guide, however.
First Fandango is just about the pick of those with form in Britain, but French imports Tonic Mellysse and Molotof could be the pair to concentrate on having joined powerful stables. Preference is for Tonic Mellysse, with his stablemate Zarkandar another interesting runner.
He has won a hurdle race, a NH flat race and two chases from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to heavy. Well beaten at 4-1fav behind Blazing Bailey when 9th of 11 on his latest outing in a chase at Ffos Las over 3m 4f (good to soft) earlier this month. Has won at Doncaster and Uttoxeter this season.
He has won a hurdle race, a NH flat race and two chases from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to heavy. Well beaten at 4-1fav behind Blazing Bailey when 9th of 11 on his latest outing in a chase at Ffos Las over 3m 4f (good to soft) earlier this month. Has won at Doncaster and Uttoxeter this season.
He has won two hurdle races and a chase from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to soft. A winner at 4-1 in a chase over this course and distance (good) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Patsy Finnegan by 6l.
He has won two hurdle races and a chase from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to soft. A winner at 4-1 in a chase over this course and distance (good) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Patsy Finnegan by 6l.
Winner of three hurdle races from 2m to 2m 1f on good ground. Beaten 1/2l by Medermit when second of 9 at 4-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 chase in the Group 1 totepool Challengers Novices' Chase at Sandown over 2m 4f (good) earlier this month.
Winner of three hurdle races from 2m to 2m 1f on good ground. Beaten 1/2l by Medermit when second of 9 at 4-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 chase in the Group 1 totepool Challengers Novices' Chase at Sandown over 2m 4f (good) earlier this month.
Winner of three hurdle races, a NH flat race and three chases from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to soft. Won on her latest outing in a chase when 2-5fav at Ffos Las over 2m 5f (soft) earlier this month, beating Princeful by 12l. Has won 3 times this season.
Winner of three hurdle races, a NH flat race and three chases from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to soft. Won on her latest outing in a chase when 2-5fav at Ffos Las over 2m 5f (soft) earlier this month, beating Princeful by 12l. Has won 3 times this season.
This looks a great opportunity for CAPTAIN CHRIS to open his account over fences. A 146-rated hurdler, he has looked even better since tackling the larger obstacles and appeared to benefit from climbing up to an extended 2m4f when chasing home leading Arkle fancy Medermit in the Grade 1 Scilly Isles at Sandown last time. A win here puts him in line for a tilt at one of next months' big prizes. American Trilogy did the job nicely over C&D earlier this month and he represents the stable that have won the last five runnings of this race, so is clearly a much bigger threat than Adams Island.
Captain Chris has twice been runner-up in graded events over fences and can break his duck in this sphere up against just 2 inferior rivals.
Has won two hurdle races and four chases from 2m 2f to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to heavy. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Long Run when fourth of 9 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 chase over this course and distance (good to soft) last month.
Has won two hurdle races and four chases from 2m 2f to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to heavy. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Long Run when fourth of 9 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 chase over this course and distance (good to soft) last month.
Winner of a hurdle race and four chases from 2m 4f to 3m on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. A winner at 17-2 in a chase at Warwick over 2m 4f (good to soft) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Fine Parchment by 4l. Carries a 5lb penalty today for that success. Has also won at Carlisle this season.
Winner of a hurdle race and four chases from 2m 4f to 3m on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. A winner at 17-2 in a chase at Warwick over 2m 4f (good to soft) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Fine Parchment by 4l. Carries a 5lb penalty today for that success. Has also won at Carlisle this season.
Winner of two hurdle races and three chases from 2m to 2m 5f on good to soft and soft ground. A winner at 22-1 in a chase at Ascot over 2m 5f (good to soft) on his latest outing last month, beating I'm A Legend by 16l.
Winner of two hurdle races and three chases from 2m to 2m 5f on good to soft and soft ground. A winner at 22-1 in a chase at Ascot over 2m 5f (good to soft) on his latest outing last month, beating I'm A Legend by 16l.
He has won two hurdle races and a chase from 2m to 2m 1f on good to soft and soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 10-1 when seventh of 9 on his latest outing in a chase at Sandown over 2m (soft) last month.
He has won two hurdle races and a chase from 2m to 2m 1f on good to soft and soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 10-1 when seventh of 9 on his latest outing in a chase at Sandown over 2m (soft) last month.
He has won two hurdle races and two chases from 2m 4f to 3m on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Third of 8 behind Time For Rupert beaten 17l at 6-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Cheltenham over 3m 1f (good to soft) in December last year. Has won at Ascot and Exeter this season.
He has won two hurdle races and two chases from 2m 4f to 3m on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Third of 8 behind Time For Rupert beaten 17l at 6-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Cheltenham over 3m 1f (good to soft) in December last year. Has won at Ascot and Exeter this season.
Winner of two hurdle races, two NH flat races and three chases from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to heavy. A winner at 10-3 in a chase at Exeter over 3m (soft) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Definity by 4l. Carries a 5lb penalty today for that success.
Winner of two hurdle races, two NH flat races and three chases from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to heavy. A winner at 10-3 in a chase at Exeter over 3m (soft) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Definity by 4l. Carries a 5lb penalty today for that success.
Winner of two hurdle races, a NH flat race and two chases from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. A winner at 11-1 in a chase at Wetherby over 2m 4f (good to soft) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Regal Heights by 3 1/2l.
Winner of two hurdle races, a NH flat race and two chases from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. A winner at 11-1 in a chase at Wetherby over 2m 4f (good to soft) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Regal Heights by 3 1/2l.
Winner of a hurdle race, a NH flat race and three chases from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Pulled up 2 out when 40-1 in the Group 3 Hennessy Gold Cup Chase at Newbury over 3m 2f (good to soft) in a Grade 3 chase won by Diamond Harry in November last year on his latest outing.
Winner of a hurdle race, a NH flat race and three chases from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Pulled up 2 out when 40-1 in the Group 3 Hennessy Gold Cup Chase at Newbury over 3m 2f (good to soft) in a Grade 3 chase won by Diamond Harry in November last year on his latest outing.
He has won a hurdle race and three chases from 2m 2f to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to heavy. Well beaten at 10-1 behind Fistral Beach when sixth of 11 on his latest outing in a chase at Wincanton over 2m 5f (soft) last month.
He has won a hurdle race and three chases from 2m 2f to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to heavy. Well beaten at 10-1 behind Fistral Beach when sixth of 11 on his latest outing in a chase at Wincanton over 2m 5f (soft) last month.
He has won a NH flat race and two chases from 2m 1f to 2m 5f on good to soft and soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 7-2fav at Wincanton over 2m 5f (soft) last month, beating I'm A Legend by 4l.
He has won a NH flat race and two chases from 2m 1f to 2m 5f on good to soft and soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 7-2fav at Wincanton over 2m 5f (soft) last month, beating I'm A Legend by 4l.
Winner of two hurdle races and four chases from 2m 1f to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to heavy. Well beaten at 7-2 behind Tatenen when fourth of 11 on his latest outing in a chase at Ascot over 2m 5f (good to soft) last month.
Winner of two hurdle races and four chases from 2m 1f to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to heavy. Well beaten at 7-2 behind Tatenen when fourth of 11 on his latest outing in a chase at Ascot over 2m 5f (good to soft) last month.
He has won two hurdle races, a NH flat race and a chase from 2m to 3m on good and heavy ground. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 3-1jt-fav at Doncaster over 3m (good) last month, beating Frankie Anson by 8l. Has also won at Aintree this season.
He has won two hurdle races, a NH flat race and a chase from 2m to 3m on good and heavy ground. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 3-1jt-fav at Doncaster over 3m (good) last month, beating Frankie Anson by 8l. Has also won at Aintree this season.
Winner of a hurdle race and four chases from 2m 2f to 3m on ground varying from good to soft. A winner at 11-4 in a chase at Doncaster over 2m 3f (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Double Vodka by 5l. Has also won at Ayr this season.
Winner of a hurdle race and four chases from 2m 2f to 3m on ground varying from good to soft. A winner at 11-4 in a chase at Doncaster over 2m 3f (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Double Vodka by 5l. Has also won at Ayr this season.
He has won three chases at 2m 4f on good and good to soft ground. A winner at 9-2 in a chase here over 2m 4f (good to soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Safari Adventures by a head. Has also won at Worcester this season.
He has won three chases at 2m 4f on good and good to soft ground. A winner at 9-2 in a chase here over 2m 4f (good to soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Safari Adventures by a head. Has also won at Worcester this season.
He has won a hurdle race and two chases from 2m 4f to 3m on ground varying from good to heavy. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Tartak when 9th of 15 on his latest outing in a Grade 3 chase in the Group 3 victorchandler.com Chase at Cheltenham over 2m 5f (good to soft) last month.
He has won a hurdle race and two chases from 2m 4f to 3m on ground varying from good to heavy. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Tartak when 9th of 15 on his latest outing in a Grade 3 chase in the Group 3 victorchandler.com Chase at Cheltenham over 2m 5f (good to soft) last month.
Winner of three hurdle races, two NH flat races and two chases from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Well beaten at 25-1 when eighth of 17 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cheltenham over 3m (good to soft) last month.
Winner of three hurdle races, two NH flat races and two chases from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Well beaten at 25-1 when eighth of 17 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cheltenham over 3m (good to soft) last month.
Winner of a hurdle race, a NH flat race and three chases from 2m 1f to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to heavy. Beaten a head by Polyfast when second of 10 at 8-1 on his latest outing in a chase here over 2m 4f (good to soft) last month.
Winner of a hurdle race, a NH flat race and three chases from 2m 1f to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to heavy. Beaten a head by Polyfast when second of 10 at 8-1 on his latest outing in a chase here over 2m 4f (good to soft) last month.
A fiercely competitive renewal and BAKBENSCHER edges the vote representing an in-form Alan King stable. Although often let down by his jumping, there is no doubting that this son of Bob Back has a serious engine and he looked better than ever when beating the well regarded Definity over this trip at Exeter 13 days ago. A 5lb penalty won't be enough to stop him if in the same mood but he does need to have a good day in the jumping department. Nacarat produced a career best performance when landing this prize a couple of years ago and it's interesting that he sports a tongue-tie for the first time, while Fistral Beach won cosily on his comeback run at Wincanton last month and is sure to have plenty of supporters with the champion jockey onboard. Quinz, Hey Big Spender and Tatenen are others worthy of consideration.
The 2009 winner Nacarat has to enter the reckoning from a handicapping perspective but, with his stable going through a quiet spell, Fistral Beach looks a safer option with a 9 lb rise for his reappearance success looking perfectly fair. Hey Big Spender also makes plenty of appeal despite a penalty.
He has won three hurdle races from 2m to 2m 4f on good ground. Beaten 19l behind Black Jack Blues at 11-4fav when seventh of 8 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ffos Las over 2m (good) in October last year. Has won 3 times this season.
He has won three hurdle races from 2m to 2m 4f on good ground. Beaten 19l behind Black Jack Blues at 11-4fav when seventh of 8 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ffos Las over 2m (good) in October last year. Has won 3 times this season.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good to soft ground. Third of 5 behind Minella Class beaten 11l at 2-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 hurdle race in the Group 1 32Red Hurdle at Sandown over 2m (heavy) last month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good to soft ground. Third of 5 behind Minella Class beaten 11l at 2-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 hurdle race in the Group 1 32Red Hurdle at Sandown over 2m (heavy) last month.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 1f on good to soft and soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 2-9fav at Folkestone over 2m 1f (soft) earlier this month, beating Fireitfromye by 16l. Has also won at Fakenham this season.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 1f on good to soft and soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 2-9fav at Folkestone over 2m 1f (soft) earlier this month, beating Fireitfromye by 16l. Has also won at Fakenham this season.
Unplaced in both starts over hurdles. Third of 7 behind Al Ferof beaten 26l at 9-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Newbury over 2m (good to soft) earlier this month.
Unplaced in both starts over hurdles. Third of 7 behind Al Ferof beaten 26l at 9-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Newbury over 2m (good to soft) earlier this month.
He has won three hurdle races from 2m to 2m 1f on soft ground. A winner at Pau over 2m 1f last month, beating Rixe Veto by a head. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with M Roussel.
He has won three hurdle races from 2m to 2m 1f on soft ground. A winner at Pau over 2m 1f last month, beating Rixe Veto by a head. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with M Roussel.
Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 4-6fav at Doncaster over 2m (good) last month, beating Palawi by 2 1/4l.
Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 4-6fav at Doncaster over 2m (good) last month, beating Palawi by 2 1/4l.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 1f on good to firm and soft ground. Well beaten at 4-1 behind Grandouet when fifth of 8 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Newbury over 2m (good to soft) in December last year. Has won at Market Rasen and Taunton this season.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 1f on good to firm and soft ground. Well beaten at 4-1 behind Grandouet when fifth of 8 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Newbury over 2m (good to soft) in December last year. Has won at Market Rasen and Taunton this season.
Simon Munir doesn't appear to make many bad purchases and one of his most recent investments, Celtus, commands respect having won three hurdle races in France, but SIRE DE GRUGY looks the one to beat. Gary Moore's star gelding stepped up on a pleasing debut over hurdles (second behind subsequent Grade 2 winner Bobs Worth) when demolishing his rivals at Fakenham and Folkestone respectively and he can take this step up in grade in his stride. Pullyourfingerout and Toubab both disappointed on their most recent appearances but cannot be written off just yet.
Toubab will be more at home under these conditions than when disappointing slightly in the mud at Sandown last time and is taken to get his Cheltenham aspirations back on track. The useful ex-French juvenile Celtus and progressive pair Sire de Grugy and Empire Levant add further spice to the mix.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m on good to soft and heavy ground. Beaten 3 1/2l by Shoegazer when second of 6 at 7-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ffos Las over 2m 4f (good to soft) earlier this month.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m on good to soft and heavy ground. Beaten 3 1/2l by Shoegazer when second of 6 at 7-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ffos Las over 2m 4f (good to soft) earlier this month.
He has won three hurdle races at 2m on good and good to soft ground. Finished 3 1/2l behind L'Accordioniste when fifth of 17 at 12-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cheltenham over 2m 1f (good) in December last year.
He has won three hurdle races at 2m on good and good to soft ground. Finished 3 1/2l behind L'Accordioniste when fifth of 17 at 12-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cheltenham over 2m 1f (good) in December last year.
Successful in a hurdle race at 2m on soft ground. Third of 6 behind Shoegazer beaten 4 1/2l at 5-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ffos Las over 2m 4f (good to soft) earlier this month.
Successful in a hurdle race at 2m on soft ground. Third of 6 behind Shoegazer beaten 4 1/2l at 5-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ffos Las over 2m 4f (good to soft) earlier this month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good ground. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Karky Schultz when 9th of 14 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Taunton over 2m 1f (good to soft) earlier this month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good ground. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Karky Schultz when 9th of 14 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Taunton over 2m 1f (good to soft) earlier this month.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m 1f and 2m 5f on good and soft ground. Third of 16 behind Filbert beaten 3l at 8-11fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Exeter over 2m 3f (good to soft) last month. Has won at Exeter and Newton Abbot this season.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m 1f and 2m 5f on good and soft ground. Third of 16 behind Filbert beaten 3l at 8-11fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Exeter over 2m 3f (good to soft) last month. Has won at Exeter and Newton Abbot this season.
He has won three hurdle races at 2m on good and soft ground. Finished 11l behind Kilcrea Kim when fourth of 20 at 25-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 3 hurdle race in the Group 3 totescoop6 Heroes Handicap Hurdle at Sandown over 2m 6f (good) earlier this month.
He has won three hurdle races at 2m on good and soft ground. Finished 11l behind Kilcrea Kim when fourth of 20 at 25-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 3 hurdle race in the Group 3 totescoop6 Heroes Handicap Hurdle at Sandown over 2m 6f (good) earlier this month.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 2f and 2m 4f on good and good to soft ground. Pulled up 2 out when 12-1 at Warwick over 3m 1f (heavy) in a hurdle race won by Mobaasher last month on his latest outing.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 2f and 2m 4f on good and good to soft ground. Pulled up 2 out when 12-1 at Warwick over 3m 1f (heavy) in a hurdle race won by Mobaasher last month on his latest outing.
Winner of a hurdle race, three NH flat races and two chases from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Well beaten at 12-1 when 16th of 17 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cheltenham over 3m (good to soft) last month.
Winner of a hurdle race, three NH flat races and two chases from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Well beaten at 12-1 when 16th of 17 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cheltenham over 3m (good to soft) last month.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 3f on good and good to soft ground. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Menorah when seventh of 9 on his latest outing in a Grade 2 hurdle race in the Group 2 StanJames.com International Hurdle at Cheltenham over 2m 1f (good to soft) in December last year. Has won at Taunton and Uttoxeter this season.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 3f on good and good to soft ground. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Menorah when seventh of 9 on his latest outing in a Grade 2 hurdle race in the Group 2 StanJames.com International Hurdle at Cheltenham over 2m 1f (good to soft) in December last year. Has won at Taunton and Uttoxeter this season.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m on firm and soft ground. Beaten 11l behind Ciceron at 66-1 when last of 7 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Taunton over 2m 1f (soft) earlier this month. Has won at Fakenham and Kilbeggan this season.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m on firm and soft ground. Beaten 11l behind Ciceron at 66-1 when last of 7 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Taunton over 2m 1f (soft) earlier this month. Has won at Fakenham and Kilbeggan this season.
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m 5f and 3m on good to firm and good to soft ground. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Kilcrea Kim when 15th of 20 on his latest outing in a Grade 3 hurdle race in the Group 3 totescoop6 Heroes Handicap Hurdle at Sandown over 2m 6f (good).
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m 5f and 3m on good to firm and good to soft ground. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Kilcrea Kim when 15th of 20 on his latest outing in a Grade 3 hurdle race in the Group 3 totescoop6 Heroes Handicap Hurdle at Sandown over 2m 6f (good).
He has won three hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m 1f to 3m on good to firm and good ground, but last win was over two years ago. Third of 5 behind Busker Royal beaten 20l at 4-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Fakenham over 3m (good) in November '09. Having his first run for a new stable today.
He has won three hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m 1f to 3m on good to firm and good ground, but last win was over two years ago. Third of 5 behind Busker Royal beaten 20l at 4-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Fakenham over 3m (good) in November '09. Having his first run for a new stable today.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 1f on good ground. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Requin when 16th of 18 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Exeter over 2m 1f (good to soft) in December last year.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 1f on good ground. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Requin when 16th of 18 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Exeter over 2m 1f (good to soft) in December last year.
She has won three hurdle races from 2m to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to soft (latest flat win was in November last year). A winner at 16-1 in a hurdle race at Ludlow over 2m 5f (good) on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Ruthenoise by 4l.
She has won three hurdle races from 2m to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to soft (latest flat win was in November last year). A winner at 16-1 in a hurdle race at Ludlow over 2m 5f (good) on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Ruthenoise by 4l.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good ground. Unseated rider when 6-1 at Leicester over 2m 4f (soft) in a hurdle race won by Daring Origyn earlier this month on his latest outing.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good ground. Unseated rider when 6-1 at Leicester over 2m 4f (soft) in a hurdle race won by Daring Origyn earlier this month on his latest outing.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good ground. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Apache Chant when 13th of 16 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Market Rasen over 2m 5f (good) last month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good ground. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Apache Chant when 13th of 16 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Market Rasen over 2m 5f (good) last month.
He has won a hurdle race and two NH flat races from 2m to 2m 1f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 9l behind Sparrow Hills at 10-1 when seventh of 14 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Wincanton over 2m 4f (soft) last month.
He has won a hurdle race and two NH flat races from 2m to 2m 1f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 9l behind Sparrow Hills at 10-1 when seventh of 14 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Wincanton over 2m 4f (soft) last month.
It could pay to side with COUNTY ZEN in what looks a wide open contest. Representing the Philip Hobbs/Richard Johnson combination that won this race 12 months ago with Clova Island, he belied his odds of 25-1 when fourth in Grade 3 company at Sandown three weeks ago and the handicapper has kindly left him alone. Mr Hudson is a fascinating runner with only three runs under his belt and could well turn out to be 'thrown in' on his handicap debut, while Benfleet Boy and Rollwiththepunches are others with solid win claims but both have plenty of weight to carry.
Philip Hobbs looks to have a strong hand here courtesy of the lightly-raced Nicene Creed and County Zen. The former is open to more progress and gets the nod, whilst Mr Hudson is another who has improvement in him on his handicap debut.
Successful in a chase at 2m 2f on heavy ground, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 13l by No Secrets when second of 11 at 13-8fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Folkestone over 2m 6f (heavy) last month.
Successful in a chase at 2m 2f on heavy ground, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 13l by No Secrets when second of 11 at 13-8fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Folkestone over 2m 6f (heavy) last month.
He has won four chases from 2m 4f to 2m 5f on good to firm and good ground. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Eric's Charm when sixth of 11 on his latest outing in a chase at Sandown over 3m (good) earlier this month.
He has won four chases from 2m 4f to 2m 5f on good to firm and good ground. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Eric's Charm when sixth of 11 on his latest outing in a chase at Sandown over 3m (good) earlier this month.
Winner of three hurdle races and two chases from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to soft, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 11l behind Peplum when sixth of 10 at 14-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Ludlow over 2m 4f (good) earlier this month.
Winner of three hurdle races and two chases from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to soft, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 11l behind Peplum when sixth of 10 at 14-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Ludlow over 2m 4f (good) earlier this month.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m 2f and 2m 3f on good and soft ground, but last win was over three years ago. Pulled up 4 out when 7-1 at Ffos Las over 2m 5f (soft) in a chase won by Royal Tune in December last year on his latest outing.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m 2f and 2m 3f on good and soft ground, but last win was over three years ago. Pulled up 4 out when 7-1 at Ffos Las over 2m 5f (soft) in a chase won by Royal Tune in December last year on his latest outing.
He has won a hurdle race and two chases from 2m 2f to 2m 5f on good and soft ground. A winner at 12-1 in a chase at Wincanton over 2m 5f (soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Lady Bling Bling by 6l. Has won 3 times this season.
He has won a hurdle race and two chases from 2m 2f to 2m 5f on good and soft ground. A winner at 12-1 in a chase at Wincanton over 2m 5f (soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Lady Bling Bling by 6l. Has won 3 times this season.
Successful in two chases at 2m 3f and 2m 4f on soft ground. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Nicto De Beauchene when fifth of 13 on his latest outing in a chase at Sandown over 3m (soft) last month.
Successful in two chases at 2m 3f and 2m 4f on soft ground. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Nicto De Beauchene when fifth of 13 on his latest outing in a chase at Sandown over 3m (soft) last month.
He has won a hurdle race and two chases from 2m to 2m 4f on good to firm and good ground. Well beaten at 7-1 behind Carrickmines when fifth of 6 on his latest outing in a chase here over 3m (good to soft) earlier this month.
He has won a hurdle race and two chases from 2m to 2m 4f on good to firm and good ground. Well beaten at 7-1 behind Carrickmines when fifth of 6 on his latest outing in a chase here over 3m (good to soft) earlier this month.
Successful in a NH flat race and a chase at 1m 3f and 2m 2f on heavy ground. Pulled up when 12-1 at Auteuil over 2m 5f (heavy) in a chase won by Sous Officier in November last year on his latest outing. Having his first run for a new stable today.
Successful in a NH flat race and a chase at 1m 3f and 2m 2f on heavy ground. Pulled up when 12-1 at Auteuil over 2m 5f (heavy) in a chase won by Sous Officier in November last year on his latest outing. Having his first run for a new stable today.
He has won three hurdle races and a chase from 2m to 2m 6f on ground varying from good to soft. Third of 10 behind Polyfast beaten 3/4l at 12-1 on his latest outing in a chase over this course and distance (good to soft) last month.
He has won three hurdle races and a chase from 2m to 2m 6f on ground varying from good to soft. Third of 10 behind Polyfast beaten 3/4l at 12-1 on his latest outing in a chase over this course and distance (good to soft) last month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on soft ground. Well beaten at 11-8fav behind Little George when fourth of 10 on his latest outing in a chase at Newbury over 2m 2f (good to soft) in November last year.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on soft ground. Well beaten at 11-8fav behind Little George when fourth of 10 on his latest outing in a chase at Newbury over 2m 2f (good to soft) in November last year.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on soft ground. Beaten 7l by William's Wishes when second of 5 at 14-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Hereford over 2m (soft) last month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on soft ground. Beaten 7l by William's Wishes when second of 5 at 14-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Hereford over 2m (soft) last month.
She has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 5f on good and good to soft ground. Beaten 20l behind Ocean Transit at 10-1 when 9th of 15 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Ludlow over 2m 5f (good) earlier this month.
She has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 5f on good and good to soft ground. Beaten 20l behind Ocean Transit at 10-1 when 9th of 15 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Ludlow over 2m 5f (good) earlier this month.
Forget It is on an upward curve over fences and he must be respected in his bid for a hat-trick but he has been raised 15lb for his two chasing victories and he might have to give best to RORY BOY today. Nigel Twiston-Davies' gelding has not been at his best so far this season but drying ground conditions will be in his favour and he is edging back to a competitive handicap mark. Cruchain, Soixante and Coup Royale are others to consider.
Forget It should make a bold bid for the hat-trick, but it may be worth chancing Soulard who is back down to a winning mark and shaped as if back in better form over an unsuitable 3m last time. Last year's winner Soixante looks to have been trained with a repeat in mind and is also respected.
Full brother to Finger Onthe Pulse, won four times over hurdles between 2m and 2m 4f, three times in chases between 2m 1f and 2m 6f and in NH flat race at 2m including a Group 3 race.
Full brother to Finger Onthe Pulse, won four times over hurdles between 2m and 2m 4f, three times in chases between 2m 1f and 2m 6f and in NH flat race at 2m including a Group 3 race.
Placed in a NH flat race from two starts. Well beaten at 22-1 behind Avoca Promise when 9th of 17 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Bangor over 2m 1f (good) in December last year.
Placed in a NH flat race from two starts. Well beaten at 22-1 behind Avoca Promise when 9th of 17 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Bangor over 2m 1f (good) in December last year.
Half-brother to Giordano Bruno, won twice in NH flat races at 2m 1f. Beaten 9l by Hit The Headlines when second of 12 at 9-2 on his racecourse debut at Huntingdon over 2m (soft) last month.
Half-brother to Giordano Bruno, won twice in NH flat races at 2m 1f. Beaten 9l by Hit The Headlines when second of 12 at 9-2 on his racecourse debut at Huntingdon over 2m (soft) last month.
Full brother to Gus Macrae, won over hurdles at 2m 1f and in NH flat race at 2m 1f.
Full brother to Gus Macrae, won over hurdles at 2m 1f and in NH flat race at 2m 1f.
Half-brother to Pete The Feat, won twice in chases at 2m 5f and 3m 1f and over hurdles at 2m 6f. Finished 20l behind Hayjack when fourth of 10 at 5-2 on his racecourse debut at Hereford over 2m 1f (soft) last month.
Half-brother to Pete The Feat, won twice in chases at 2m 5f and 3m 1f and over hurdles at 2m 6f. Finished 20l behind Hayjack when fourth of 10 at 5-2 on his racecourse debut at Hereford over 2m 1f (soft) last month.
Half-brother to Rebecca Ali, won twice at 5f.
Half-brother to Rebecca Ali, won twice at 5f.
Half-brother to Fond Of A Drop, won over hurdles at 2m and in NH flat race at 2m 2f.
Half-brother to Fond Of A Drop, won over hurdles at 2m and in NH flat race at 2m 2f.
Dam a lightly raced maiden.
Dam a lightly raced maiden.
Full brother to Sleeping Night, won nine times in chases between 2m 1f and 3m 2f and over hurdles at 2m 1f including a Group 1 race.
Full brother to Sleeping Night, won nine times in chases between 2m 1f and 3m 2f and over hurdles at 2m 1f including a Group 1 race.
Half-brother to Lomitaar, won over hurdles at 2m 6f. Well beaten at 100-1 behind Hildisvini when 15th of 18 on his racecourse debut at Warwick over 2m (good to soft) last month.
Half-brother to Lomitaar, won over hurdles at 2m 6f. Well beaten at 100-1 behind Hildisvini when 15th of 18 on his racecourse debut at Warwick over 2m (good to soft) last month.
Half-brother to Sagalyrique, won four times in chases between 2m 3f and 3m and over hurdles at 2m 2f.
Half-brother to Sagalyrique, won four times in chases between 2m 3f and 3m and over hurdles at 2m 2f.
Dam won at 1m 4f. Won on his latest outing in a NH flat race when 10-11fav at Newbury over 1m 4f (soft) last month, beating Milarrow by 4l.
Dam won at 1m 4f. Won on his latest outing in a NH flat race when 10-11fav at Newbury over 1m 4f (soft) last month, beating Milarrow by 4l.
Half-brother to Mannello, won twice at 7f. Well beaten at 100-1 behind What A Warrior when last of 16 on his racecourse debut at Warwick over 1m 6f (good to soft) earlier this month.
Half-brother to Mannello, won twice at 7f. Well beaten at 100-1 behind What A Warrior when last of 16 on his racecourse debut at Warwick over 1m 6f (good to soft) earlier this month.
Dam a lightly raced maiden.
Dam a lightly raced maiden.
Half-brother to Diaconescu, won in a point to point race at 3m and over hurdles at 2m 2f.
Half-brother to Diaconescu, won in a point to point race at 3m and over hurdles at 2m 2f.
Half-sister to Charlie Kennet, won four times at 1m 2f and 1m 4f.
Half-sister to Charlie Kennet, won four times at 1m 2f and 1m 4f.
TOUR D'ARGENT ran out an impressive winner on his debut at Newbury over 1m5f last month and, although he carries a penalty for that success today, he could still take plenty of beating. Diamond Sweeper shaped nicely first time out at Huntingdon last month and he is entitled to improve for that experience so he commands respect. The two Paul Nicholls-trained newcomers, War Of The World and Sleeping Tree, are worthy of consideration and Nigel Twiston-Davies' debutant, Oscar Magic, is also considered.
Diamond Sweeper is strictly speaking the form pick, but he may struggle to match the speed of Tour d'Argent at this trip, and Nicky Henderson's Newbury winner is taken to defy a penalty. Buddy Bolero appeals on pedigree and represents a yard which does well in bumpers, so needs a second look on debut.
