Perth 20 August 2011
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He has won three hurdle races at 2m on ground varying from good to good - yielding. Well beaten at 10-3 behind Benefitthewest when 9th of 12 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kilbeggan over 2m 3f (good) last month. Has won at Perth and Ballinrobe this season.
He has won three hurdle races at 2m on ground varying from good to good - yielding. Well beaten at 10-3 behind Benefitthewest when 9th of 12 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kilbeggan over 2m 3f (good) last month. Has won at Perth and Ballinrobe this season.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m on good and good to soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Gala Dancer when 15th of 20 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Galway over 3m (good) last month.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m on good and good to soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Gala Dancer when 15th of 20 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Galway over 3m (good) last month.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m on good to firm and yielding ground. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 2-1jt-fav at Ludlow over 2m (good to firm) in April last year, beating Lucaindubai by 11l.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m on good to firm and yielding ground. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 2-1jt-fav at Ludlow over 2m (good to firm) in April last year, beating Lucaindubai by 11l.
He has won four hurdle races from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft, but last win was over two years ago (latest flat win was in June). Well beaten at 7-2 when fifth of 9 on his latest NH outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (good) in April.
He has won four hurdle races from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft, but last win was over two years ago (latest flat win was in June). Well beaten at 7-2 when fifth of 9 on his latest NH outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (good) in April.
Winner of three hurdle races and two chases from 2m to 2m 6f on ground varying from good to soft. Third of 14 behind Westlin' Winds beaten 4l at 20-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Market Rasen over 2m 5f (good to soft) last month.
Winner of three hurdle races and two chases from 2m to 2m 6f on ground varying from good to soft. Third of 14 behind Westlin' Winds beaten 4l at 20-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Market Rasen over 2m 5f (good to soft) last month.
He has won four hurdle races from 2m to 2m 1f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Third of 9 behind Sansili beaten 4l at 4-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Stratford over 2m (good to firm) last month. Has won at Stratford and Uttoxeter this season.
He has won four hurdle races from 2m to 2m 1f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Third of 9 behind Sansili beaten 4l at 4-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Stratford over 2m (good to firm) last month. Has won at Stratford and Uttoxeter this season.
Winner of five hurdle races and two chases from 2m 4f to 3m on good to firm and good ground. Well beaten at 8-1 behind Calypso Bay when seventh of 10 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Uttoxeter over 3m (good to firm) last month.
Winner of five hurdle races and two chases from 2m 4f to 3m on good to firm and good ground. Well beaten at 8-1 behind Calypso Bay when seventh of 10 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Uttoxeter over 3m (good to firm) last month.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 4f on good and heavy ground (latest flat win was earlier this month). Beaten 19l behind Knight Valliant at 6-1 when 9th of 14 on his latest NH outing in a hurdle race at Ayr over 2m 4f (good) in April.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 4f on good and heavy ground (latest flat win was earlier this month). Beaten 19l behind Knight Valliant at 6-1 when 9th of 14 on his latest NH outing in a hurdle race at Ayr over 2m 4f (good) in April.
In an open contest, it might pay to side with Irish raider SOUTH WING. He was disappointing last time at Kilbeggan and is up 10lb on his 2m 1f success here before that but scored comfortably that day and could be suited by this trip. The danger could be Grandad Bill, a winner on the Flat at Ayr latest and exceptionally well weighted on his winning hurdle form. Baccalaureate has plenty of weight now but the Stratford winner makes the long trip up from Gloucestershire and shouldn't be ruled out.
Jim Goldie holds a strong hand with Grandad Bill and Los Nadis, who have both been successful on the Flat since last seen over hurdles in the spring and are potentially leniently treated, the former just getting the nod. Glingerbank should also be involved.
He has won four hurdle races at 2m on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft (latest flat win was in May). Third of 9 behind Sanctuaire beaten 3 1/2l at 13-2 on his latest NH outing in a Grade 2 hurdle race in the Group 2 Scottish Champion Hurdle at Ayr over 2m (good) in April.
He has won four hurdle races at 2m on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft (latest flat win was in May). Third of 9 behind Sanctuaire beaten 3 1/2l at 13-2 on his latest NH outing in a Grade 2 hurdle race in the Group 2 Scottish Champion Hurdle at Ayr over 2m (good) in April.
He has won three hurdle races from 2m to 2m 1f on good ground. Well beaten at 4-1fav behind Nearby when 9th of 10 on his latest NH outing in a Grade 2 hurdle race in the Group 2 totescoop6 Elite Hurdle at Wincanton over 2m (good) in November last year.
He has won three hurdle races from 2m to 2m 1f on good ground. Well beaten at 4-1fav behind Nearby when 9th of 10 on his latest NH outing in a Grade 2 hurdle race in the Group 2 totescoop6 Elite Hurdle at Wincanton over 2m (good) in November last year.
He has won two hurdle races and two NH flat races from 2m to 2m 1f on good and soft ground. Well beaten at 8-1 behind Menorah when 10th of 17 on his latest outing in a Grade 3 hurdle race in the Group 3 Greatwood Handicap Hurdle at Cheltenham over 2m (good to soft) in November last year.
He has won two hurdle races and two NH flat races from 2m to 2m 1f on good and soft ground. Well beaten at 8-1 behind Menorah when 10th of 17 on his latest outing in a Grade 3 hurdle race in the Group 3 Greatwood Handicap Hurdle at Cheltenham over 2m (good to soft) in November last year.
Has won three hurdle races, a NH flat race and four chases from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Well beaten at 9-2 when seventh of 13 on his latest outing in a chase at Sandown over 2m (good) in February.
Has won three hurdle races, a NH flat race and four chases from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Well beaten at 9-2 when seventh of 13 on his latest outing in a chase at Sandown over 2m (good) in February.
Winner of four hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Finished 7l behind Takeyourcapoff when last of 5 at 4-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Tramore over 2m (good to firm) earlier this month. Has won 3 times here this season.
Winner of four hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Finished 7l behind Takeyourcapoff when last of 5 at 4-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Tramore over 2m (good to firm) earlier this month. Has won 3 times here this season.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m on good and soft ground. Beaten 10l behind Moon Dice at 25-1 when seventh of 20 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Galway over 2m (good) last month. Has won at Perth and Gowran Park this season.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m on good and soft ground. Beaten 10l behind Moon Dice at 25-1 when seventh of 20 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Galway over 2m (good) last month. Has won at Perth and Gowran Park this season.
Winner of three hurdle races, two NH flat races and a chase from 2m to 2m 6f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 3/4l by Double Seven when second of 17 at 16-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Galway over 2m 6f (good) last month.
Winner of three hurdle races, two NH flat races and a chase from 2m to 2m 6f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 3/4l by Double Seven when second of 17 at 16-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Galway over 2m 6f (good) last month.
He has won three hurdle races from 2m to 2m 1f on good to firm and good ground. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Down In Neworleans when sixth of 14 on his chase debut at Roscommon over 2m (good) in May.
He has won three hurdle races from 2m to 2m 1f on good to firm and good ground. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Down In Neworleans when sixth of 14 on his chase debut at Roscommon over 2m (good) in May.
Winner of five hurdle races from 2m to 2m 1f on good to firm and good ground. A winner at 13-8 in a selling hurdle race over this course and distance (good) on his latest NH outing in June, beating Danny Zuko by 4 1/2l.
Winner of five hurdle races from 2m to 2m 1f on good to firm and good ground. A winner at 13-8 in a selling hurdle race over this course and distance (good) on his latest NH outing in June, beating Danny Zuko by 4 1/2l.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m on good ground (latest flat win was earlier this month). Won on his latest NH outing in a selling hurdle race when 10-11fav at Southwell over 2m (good) last month, beating Danny Zuko by 3 1/2l. Has also won at Stratford this season.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m on good ground (latest flat win was earlier this month). Won on his latest NH outing in a selling hurdle race when 10-11fav at Southwell over 2m (good) last month, beating Danny Zuko by 3 1/2l. Has also won at Stratford this season.
OVERTURN, winner of the Chester Cup on the Flat in May and not far away in the Goodwood Cup last month, is up 15lb for his most recent hurdling success but was a very comfortable winner over this trip at Galway last summer and third in the Scottish Champion Hurdle. He looks too good for these rivals. General Miller hasn't been out since a poor effort at Cheltenham last November but was a Grade 2 winner last spring and looks the danger. Noble Alan seems to have lost his way over fences but shouldn't be overlooked back over timber.
Australia Day and Overturn both like to get on with things, which could hamper their respective chances, so Noble Alan is selected instead, largely on account of his record fresh.
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m on good to soft and soft ground. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Viva Colonia when 12th of 16 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Market Rasen over 2m 1f (good to soft) last month.
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m on good to soft and soft ground. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Viva Colonia when 12th of 16 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Market Rasen over 2m 1f (good to soft) last month.
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m 3f and 2m 6f on good and soft ground. Well beaten at 9-1 behind Sarando when last of 4 on his latest outing in a chase at Plumpton over 2m 4f (heavy) in January.
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m 3f and 2m 6f on good and soft ground. Well beaten at 9-1 behind Sarando when last of 4 on his latest outing in a chase at Plumpton over 2m 4f (heavy) in January.
Winner of two hurdle races, a NH flat race and three chases from 2m to 3m 1f on good to firm and good ground. Third of 6 behind Solway Bay beaten 16l at 5-1 on his latest outing in a chase here over 3m (good) last month.
Winner of two hurdle races, a NH flat race and three chases from 2m to 3m 1f on good to firm and good ground. Third of 6 behind Solway Bay beaten 16l at 5-1 on his latest outing in a chase here over 3m (good) last month.
Winner of a hurdle race and five chases from 2m 4f to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Finished 14l behind Badger Foot when fourth of 9 at 15-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Kelso over 3m 1f (good) in May.
Winner of a hurdle race and five chases from 2m 4f to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Finished 14l behind Badger Foot when fourth of 9 at 15-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Kelso over 3m 1f (good) in May.
He has won two hurdle races and two chases from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft, but last win was over four years ago. Beaten 1/2l by Scotch Warrior when second of 8 at 16-1 on his latest outing in a chase over this course and distance (good) in June.
He has won two hurdle races and two chases from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft, but last win was over four years ago. Beaten 1/2l by Scotch Warrior when second of 8 at 16-1 on his latest outing in a chase over this course and distance (good) in June.
Placed in five chases from 16 starts. Fell at the last when 7-2 at Downpatrick over 2m 7f (good to firm) in a maiden hurdle race won by Luna Runner earlier this month on his latest outing.
Placed in five chases from 16 starts. Fell at the last when 7-2 at Downpatrick over 2m 7f (good to firm) in a maiden hurdle race won by Luna Runner earlier this month on his latest outing.
Although Steel Magnate fell over hurdles last time out, he has been placed in chases off this mark on his last three visits here and must come into the reckoning. Restoration just missed out over C&D latest and poses a real threat here despite a 4lb rise in the weights. Harry Flashman is running well but also rising in the weights and preference is for ASHFIELD'S DREAM, who lost his way last season but is well treated on his Market Rasen win on his chasing debut in November. If he's refreshed from his break, he could prove too good here.
Harry Flashman has looked better than ever when placed 3 times in similar events this summer and could prove too strong for Restoration and the frustrating Steel Magnate.
He has won a hurdle race, two NH flat races and a chase from 2m to 2m 4f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 7l by Serve Time when second of 6 at 5-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Limerick over 2m 6f (good) last month.
He has won a hurdle race, two NH flat races and a chase from 2m to 2m 4f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 7l by Serve Time when second of 6 at 5-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Limerick over 2m 6f (good) last month.
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m and 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 Fool's Wildcat by 1 1/2l.
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m and 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 Fool's Wildcat by 1 1/2l.
Winner of four hurdle races and a chase from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Won on his latest NH outing in a chase when 6-5fav at Worcester over 2m 7f (good to firm) in June, beating Stage Acclaim by 7l. Has also won at Haydock this season.
Winner of four hurdle races and a chase from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Won on his latest NH outing in a chase when 6-5fav at Worcester over 2m 7f (good to firm) in June, beating Stage Acclaim by 7l. Has also won at Haydock this season.
Unplaced in both starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 10-1 behind Brave Beauty when fifth of 7 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 4f (good to soft) last month.
Unplaced in both starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 10-1 behind Brave Beauty when fifth of 7 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 4f (good to soft) last month.
Placed in two hurdle races and a chase from seven starts. Beaten 21l by Gan On when second of 5 at 3-1 on his chase debut at Uttoxeter over 2m 4f (good) last month.
Placed in two hurdle races and a chase from seven starts. Beaten 21l by Gan On when second of 5 at 3-1 on his chase debut at Uttoxeter over 2m 4f (good) last month.
It's hard to see beyond LIBERATE for the answer to this. Philip Hobbs' gelding, well held on the Flat latest at Goodwood, could hardly have been more impressive than when scoring over 2m7f at Worcester in June on his chasing debut. A repeat performance here should be good enough to land the spoils. Cottage Oak scored on his chasing debut at Down Royal and continues to improve but looks to have plenty to find with the selection, while Definite Dawn was second at Uttoxeter first time over fences but beaten a long way and needs to improve.
Liberate is expected to leave the form of his opening chase win behind and make it 2 from 2 over fences, probably at the main expense of Cottage Oak.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good to soft ground. Last of 3 behind Brave Beauty beaten 35l at 4-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m (good to firm) last month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good to soft ground. Last of 3 behind Brave Beauty beaten 35l at 4-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m (good to firm) last month.
Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 2-1fav at Newton Abbot over 2m 3f (good to firm) earlier this month, beating Quiet Whisper by 3 1/2l.
Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 2-1fav at Newton Abbot over 2m 3f (good to firm) earlier this month, beating Quiet Whisper by 3 1/2l.
Unplaced in all five starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Carlingford Lough when sixth of 18 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Roscommon over 2m (good) last month. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with G O'Leary in Ireland.
Unplaced in all five starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Carlingford Lough when sixth of 18 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Roscommon over 2m (good) last month. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with G O'Leary in Ireland.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 2f on good ground. Third of 12 behind Englishtown beaten 7l at 7-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cartmel over 2m 6f (good to firm) last month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 2f on good ground. Third of 12 behind Englishtown beaten 7l at 7-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cartmel over 2m 6f (good to firm) last month.
Unplaced in all six starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 15-2 behind Reaping The Reward when sixth of 12 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race over this course and distance (good to soft) in June.
Unplaced in all six starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 15-2 behind Reaping The Reward when sixth of 12 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race over this course and distance (good to soft) in June.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good ground. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Consult when fourth of 11 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Stratford over 2m 3f (good) last month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good ground. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Consult when fourth of 11 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Stratford over 2m 3f (good) last month.
It has to be considered significant that Nicky Henderson sends LIEUTENANT MILLER on the trek from Lambourn and he is taken to build on a solid success in an ordinary Newton Abbot novice hurdle. He still looked pretty green that day and looks the sort to progress with his racing. What A Steel is far more streetwise and battle-hardened and should mount a decent challenge to the southern raider for the Whillans team, while money for either Irish raider - Man In Black or Sir Walter Raleigh - would need to be heeded. Mavalenta cannot be discounted either off the bottom rung in a tricky little heat.
Lieutenant Miller is open to plenty of improvement now given a stiffer stamina test in handicaps and is a confident choice to follow up his recent win, probably at the chief expense of the consistent What A Steel.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on good ground. Finished 10l behind Queen Of Cool when fifth of 16 at 9-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ballinrobe over 2m 4f (good to firm) earlier this month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on good ground. Finished 10l behind Queen Of Cool when fifth of 16 at 9-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ballinrobe over 2m 4f (good to firm) earlier this month.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 1f on good to firm ground. Pulled up 4 out when 7-1 at Newton Abbot over 2m (good to firm) in a chase won by Dean's Grange earlier this month on his latest outing.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 1f on good to firm ground. Pulled up 4 out when 7-1 at Newton Abbot over 2m (good to firm) in a chase won by Dean's Grange earlier this month on his latest outing.
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m 1f and 2m 2f on good to firm and good ground. Fell at the last when 7-2 at Market Rasen over 2m 2f (good) in a chase won by Zorro De La Vega earlier this month on his latest outing.
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m 1f and 2m 2f on good to firm and good ground. Fell at the last when 7-2 at Market Rasen over 2m 2f (good) in a chase won by Zorro De La Vega earlier this month on his latest outing.
Placed in three chases from 33 starts. Pulled up 4 out when 22-1 at Hexham over 2m 4f (good) in a chase won by Lethem Present in June on his latest outing.
Placed in three chases from 33 starts. Pulled up 4 out when 22-1 at Hexham over 2m 4f (good) in a chase won by Lethem Present in June on his latest outing.
MANGER HANAGMENT wouldn't have to be anything special to concede weight all round to make a winning debut over the larger obstacles. He's gone well here on both previous visits and Gordon Elliott is highly adept at mixing hurdling and chasing with stable inmates. Lodgician looked sure to pick up an ordinary handicap chase during the summer before blotting his copybook when pulling up at Newton Abbot this month. He's the danger if putting that blemish behind him. Balnagore was beaten when falling at Market Rasen but did the job nicely enough at Bangor the time before.
Manger Hanagment won over hurdles here in June and, though he stays a lot further than this, he will most likely still be too good for the other 3 on his chasing debut if his jumping proves up to the mark. Balnagore can chase him home if not making too many errors.
He has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 2f on good to firm ground. A winner at 5-2 in a hurdle race at Downpatrick over 2m 2f (good to firm) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Bold Apache by 1 1/2l.
He has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 2f on good to firm ground. A winner at 5-2 in a hurdle race at Downpatrick over 2m 2f (good to firm) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Bold Apache by 1 1/2l.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 4f on good to firm ground. Third of 7 behind Tom Horn beaten 4l at 11-4 on his latest NH outing in a hurdle race at Bellewstown over 2m 4f (good to firm) last month. Has won at Perth and Kilbeggan this season.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 4f on good to firm ground. Third of 7 behind Tom Horn beaten 4l at 11-4 on his latest NH outing in a hurdle race at Bellewstown over 2m 4f (good to firm) last month. Has won at Perth and Kilbeggan this season.
Won on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race when 2-1jt-fav here over 2m 4f (good to soft) in June, beating Tap Night by 6l.
Won on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race when 2-1jt-fav here over 2m 4f (good to soft) in June, beating Tap Night by 6l.
Won on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race when 4-5fav at Roscommon over 2m (good) earlier this month, beating Mundher by 6l.
Won on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race when 4-5fav at Roscommon over 2m (good) earlier this month, beating Mundher by 6l.
Unplaced in both starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Brave Beauty when sixth of 7 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 4f (good to soft) last month.
Unplaced in both starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Brave Beauty when sixth of 7 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 4f (good to soft) last month.
Yet to place in four starts. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Burn And Turn when 10th of 21 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Punchestown over 2m (good to soft) in May. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with John E Kiely in Ireland.
Yet to place in four starts. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Burn And Turn when 10th of 21 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Punchestown over 2m (good to soft) in May. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with John E Kiely in Ireland.
Finished 6l behind Amazing Blue Sky when fourth of 7 at 7-2 on his latest outing at Beverley over 1m 2f (good) last month.
Finished 6l behind Amazing Blue Sky when fourth of 7 at 7-2 on his latest outing at Beverley over 1m 2f (good) last month.
Unplaced in all six starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 250-1 behind Wild Geese when fifth of 10 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race over this course and distance (good to soft) last month.
Unplaced in all six starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 250-1 behind Wild Geese when fifth of 10 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race over this course and distance (good to soft) last month.
This looks destined to go the way of the Irish with UNDERTHEBOARDWALK taken to supplement recent Roscommon gains. He should be even more suited to this track and is preferred to Bachelor Lad, whom he comfortably holds on a line through London Bridge. Priors Gold is being kept busy and comes here on the back of a useful effort at Bellewstown just a couple of days ago. He should go well once again, while Reaping The Reward looks the best hope for the home team after a comfortable course success here in late June, albeit over a notably longer trip.
Reaping The Reward was impressive when scaling new heights here recently and will be tough to beat if the drop back to 2m doesn't inconvenience him. Priors Gold and Undertheboardwalk look best of the rest.
Half-brother to Katieanna, won in a point to point race at 3m.
Half-brother to Katieanna, won in a point to point race at 3m.
Unplaced in both NH starts. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Peak Oil when 9th of 16 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Kilbeggan over 2m (good to firm) in May.
Unplaced in both NH starts. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Peak Oil when 9th of 16 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Kilbeggan over 2m (good to firm) in May.
Dam a lightly raced maiden. Third of 13 behind Some Fiddle beaten 3 1/2l at 4-1 on his racecourse debut at Ballinrobe over 2m (good to soft) last month.
Dam a lightly raced maiden. Third of 13 behind Some Fiddle beaten 3 1/2l at 4-1 on his racecourse debut at Ballinrobe over 2m (good to soft) last month.
Half-brother to Barefoot Lady, won three times between 5f and 7f including a Group 3 race.
Half-brother to Barefoot Lady, won three times between 5f and 7f including a Group 3 race.
Won on her latest outing in a NH flat race when 4-5fav at Downpatrick over 2m 2f (good to firm) earlier this month, beating Pond Cottage by 12l.
Won on her latest outing in a NH flat race when 4-5fav at Downpatrick over 2m 2f (good to firm) earlier this month, beating Pond Cottage by 12l.
Dam won three times in chases between 2m 4f and 3m 1f. Finished 20l behind Jive Master when fourth of 7 at 8-1 on her racecourse debut over this course and distance (good to soft) last month.
Dam won three times in chases between 2m 4f and 3m 1f. Finished 20l behind Jive Master when fourth of 7 at 8-1 on her racecourse debut over this course and distance (good to soft) last month.
COURT LEXI sets the standard in a fascinating bumper. The filly has raced exclusively at Downpatrick and after scoring with any amount in hand under Nina Carberry earlier in the month, she is hard to oppose in this follow-up attempt. Fellow Irish raider, Jamesson, made a pleasing debut when filling the minor placing at Ballinrobe last month and the experience should not be lost on the Bishop Of Cashel gelding, who rates the obvious threat. However, three interesting debutants representing good bumper yards are worth a market check, with Gutenberg preferred to And He's Dreaming and Anna's Arch at this stage.
With Jamesson's debut form looking shaky, Court Lexi is a clear pick of those to have raced, but she'll not find this easy as newcomers Anna's Arch, And He's Dreaming and Gutenberg all represent yards with good records in this sphere.
