Market Rasen 29 September 2007

Going: Good (Good to Soft in places)
 
 

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13:35 Market Rasen (Class 4) (4YO plus)

Steve Appleby 50th Birthday Novices' Hurdle

2m 1f 110y

Winner £4,796 - 12 ran

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FRENCH OPERA made an impressive hurdling debut when winning comfortably at Taunton in March and, as a recent outing on the flat should have got him ready for this event, he could take some stopping. Dan Buoy dotted up on his first outing over obstacles at Fontwell last month and should give a good account, while Paul Nicholls' useful Flat recruit, Elusive Dream, is another who warrants respect.

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14:05 Market Rasen (Class 2) (3YO only)

bluesquare.com Juvenile Novices' Hurdle

2m 1f 110y

Winner £9,759 - 12 ran

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It could pay to take a chance here on hurdling debutant FRANCHOEK. He is a fairly useful performer on the Flat and, after recording victories on his two latest outings in that sphere, could prove a cut above his rivals here. The hat-trick-seeking Soliya trounced the opposition at Stratford last time out and is unlikely to go down without a fight, while progressive Mud Monkey holds possible place claims.

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14:40 Market Rasen (Class 2) (5YO plus)

bluesquarepoker.com Novices' Chase

2m 6f 110y

Winner £13,012 - 6 ran

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BLU TEEN proved a class apart when winning cosily on his latest outing at Fakenham in May and, with further improvement on the cards, he looks sure to mount a bold bid to complete his hat trick. Crathorne is unbeaten after three outings over the larger obstacles and must have a chance of remaining so, while Prestbury Knight appeals as the best of the rest.

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15:15 Market Rasen (Class 2) (4YO plus)

bluesqcasino.com Handicap Chase

2m 6f 110y

Winner £31,315 - 16 ran

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Hat-trick-seeking ALWAYS WAINING was on a steep upward curve in the spring and might be capable of defying an 8lb hike in the weights on his reappearance. Hoo La Baloo was in the process of running a big race when brought down in the Galway Plate last time out and is likely to have his say in the outcome, while recent Newton Abbot winner Kings Brook is another that cannot be easily dismissed despite being raised 7lb.

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15:45 Market Rasen (Class 2) (4YO plus)

bluesquare.com Handicap Hurdle

2m 3f 110y

Winner £31,315 - 17 ran

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OSLOT was last seen landing a competitive handicap at Sandown in April and, while he looks an exciting chasing prospect, he could make light work of this opposition. French Saulaie ran a solid race when second in the Swinton Hurdle at Haydock on his latest outing in May and it would be no surprise to see him involved in the shake-up here, while John Quinn's Leslingtaylor is another worthy of consideration.

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16:25 Market Rasen (Class 3) (4YO plus)

Singleton Birch Handicap Hurdle

2m 6f

Winner £5,482 - 11 ran

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SCOTS GREY made an impressive return from a break when winning bravely at Uttoxeter last time out and, as he remains on a fairly handy mark over hurdles, he could be the one they all have to beat today. Keepitsecret was narrowly touched off at Stratford on his latest outing and should give another good display with the champion jockey in the saddle, while Philip Hobb's From Dawn To Dusk is another for the short-list.

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17:00 Market Rasen (Class 6) (4YO to 6YO)

Crossroads Truck & Bus Standard Open NH Flat Race

2m 1f 110y

Winner £1,713 - 12 ran

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Age / Wt / OR
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Nigel Twiston-Davies has a particularly good record in this type of event and APOLLO CREED, a point-to-point winner, could be the answer to this puzzle on his debut under rules. Lambrini Leader is likely to have improved for his close fourth around here last time out and should go be involved in the finish, while Jonjo O'Neill's Option Money is another in with a squeak.

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