Market Rasen 24 June 2005
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Martin House ran his best race over hurdles at Cartmel last time but still must be regarded as disappointing over hurdles considering the lofty rating he once achieved on the level; nevertheless he should be on the premises here. PRINCE ADJAL has to give weight all round here but is proven under these conditions and faces an easier task than of late. Reedsman is the one most likely to chase him home but his overall record is uninspiring.
This is a really good handicap, which looks sure to be run at a frantic pace. Top weight Marked Man is the class act but has no easy task off this sort of mark. Farlington has won twice around here and is open to further improvement as he returns from a break. Benrajah bounces off this fast ground but is 8lb higher today and could get involved in a duel for the lead with Kind Sir. The latter is 3lb well in today but his style of running leaves him vulnerable. MULLENSGROVE has been in great heart since joining Reg Hollinshead and despite being 3lb worse off here than in future handicaps the race is expected to pan out in his favour.
Zonergem is something of an enigma but his hurdle record is hard to fault. He has been successful in 60% of his hurdle outings and goes extremely well for his capable pilot. Borora deserves to get his head in front again after some cracking efforts this spring, including finishing third in the County hurdle, though he might just need a fraction of respite from the handicapper. The booking of the champion jockey looks significant for QABAS, who if forgiven his latest run where the ground was probably over watered, and could just prove good enough to add to his good record at the track.
SPACE STAR was just a fair hurdler but the impression he made on his chasing debut at Fontwell went some way to suggesting that he will make a lot better chaser. He jumped like an old hand there and a repeat performance should see him home here. Croix de Guerre has the ability to give the selection something to think about, but the way his jumping went to pieces last time at Worcester indicates he is best watched at present. Kalou and Vigoureux should both be in the money but will need a mishap from the selection if they are to score
Plenty of these are running pretty well but not many are unexposed apart from Zarakash and SLALOM. The former won his only start when trained in Ireland and although showing very little over here it would be folly to dismiss him. We have not seen him for over a year, when he was in the process of running a better race until badly hampered and losing all chance the market should guide us to his chance. The selection was a capable sort on the Flat and after three runs he now qualifies for this race on what could be a very attractive mark; the booking of Richard Johnston suggests the vibes are good.
Seaniethesmuggler won over hurdles here last season but was then pulled up on his next four starts. He returned to form last time out again over this course but could hardly be guaranteed to reproduce it. STARBUCK is a capable pointer who ran well over regulation fences last time at Hexham; he can prove more resolute than most of these. Ultimate Limit is gradually improving over fences and should be involved despite being out of the handicap.
Peter Bowen will know where he stands with LINDBERGH LAW as one of his charges beat him at Aintree last week; with the champion jockey booked his ex-pointer Silver Sparrow should be watched closely in the market. The selection has already proved himself a capable bumper performer, however and he should have too much speed. Silver Bow ran well on his debut at Uttoxeter and is sure to be involved if showing a little improvement.
