Perth 22 September 2011
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He has won two hurdle races and two chases from 2m to 2m 6f on good to firm and good ground. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 4-5fav at Newton Abbot over 2m 6f (good to firm) earlier this month, beating Betavix by 11l. Has won 3 times this season.
He has won two hurdle races and two chases from 2m to 2m 6f on good to firm and good ground. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 4-5fav at Newton Abbot over 2m 6f (good to firm) earlier this month, beating Betavix by 11l. Has won 3 times this season.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 1m 6f and 2m 4f on good and good to soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race when 5-2fav here over 2m 4f (good) in April, beating Fiddlers Reel by 4l.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 1m 6f and 2m 4f on good and good to soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race when 5-2fav here over 2m 4f (good) in April, beating Fiddlers Reel by 4l.
Placed in a hurdle race from eight starts. Finished 7l behind Lewlaur Supreme when fourth of 12 at 33-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (soft) in May.
Placed in a hurdle race from eight starts. Finished 7l behind Lewlaur Supreme when fourth of 12 at 33-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (soft) in May.
Yet to place in four starts. Well beaten at 6-1 behind Below The Deck when last of 4 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cartmel over 2m 6f (soft) last month.
Yet to place in four starts. Well beaten at 6-1 behind Below The Deck when last of 4 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cartmel over 2m 6f (soft) last month.
Beaten 4 1/2l by Thespis Of Icaria when second of 7 at 11-4 on his racecourse debut at Uttoxeter over 2m (good to firm) earlier this month.
Beaten 4 1/2l by Thespis Of Icaria when second of 7 at 11-4 on his racecourse debut at Uttoxeter over 2m (good to firm) earlier this month.
Placed in a hurdle race from five NH starts. Finished 13l behind Jeu De Roseau when fourth of 13 at 40-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Sedgefield over 2m 4f (good) earlier this month.
Placed in a hurdle race from five NH starts. Finished 13l behind Jeu De Roseau when fourth of 13 at 40-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Sedgefield over 2m 4f (good) earlier this month.
Gordon Elliott has won this race in two of the last three years and has another fantastic chance with the in form Manger Hanagment today, but COURT IN SESSION is taken to cause a mini shock. This four times point-to-point winner made a pleasing debut under NH rules when chasing home a useful sort from the Rebecca Curtis stable in a bumper at Uttoxeter 15 days ago and stepping up a mile in trip for his first spin over timber is sure to help this scopey six-year-old. What A Warrior certainly wasn't stopping when landing the spoils on his hurdling debut over an extended 2m4f here in April and could be dangerous to leave out of calculations.
Court In Session looks the type to do well over hurdles, but the thriving Manger Hanagment and the returning What A Warrior set a decent standard and look the pair to concentrate on, the former given the nod to enhance his trainer's excellent strike rate at this track.
He has won three hurdle races at 2m on ground varying from good to firm to good - yielding (latest flat win was in October last year). Beaten 16l behind Moon Dice at 22-1 when 15th of 20 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Galway over 2m (good) in July.
He has won three hurdle races at 2m on ground varying from good to firm to good - yielding (latest flat win was in October last year). Beaten 16l behind Moon Dice at 22-1 when 15th of 20 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Galway over 2m (good) in July.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m and 2m 2f on good to firm ground. Won on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race when 6-4fav at Downpatrick over 2m 2f (good to firm) last month, beating Clouded Thoughts by 7l.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m and 2m 2f on good to firm ground. Won on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race when 6-4fav at Downpatrick over 2m 2f (good to firm) last month, beating Clouded Thoughts by 7l.
Placed in a NH flat race from five starts. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Sivola De Sivola when fifth of 14 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race here over 2m 4f (good) in April.
Placed in a NH flat race from five starts. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Sivola De Sivola when fifth of 14 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race here over 2m 4f (good) in April.
Yet to place in four starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 200-1 behind Sounds Of Thunder when seventh of 11 on his latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (good) in April.
Yet to place in four starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 200-1 behind Sounds Of Thunder when seventh of 11 on his latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (good) in April.
Dam unraced. Beaten 14l behind Move at 33-1 when 10th of 14 on his racecourse debut at Dundalk over 1m in September last year.
Dam unraced. Beaten 14l behind Move at 33-1 when 10th of 14 on his racecourse debut at Dundalk over 1m in September last year.
Yet to place in five starts. Third of 7 behind Undertheboardwalk beaten 20l at 20-1 on his hurdling debut over this course and distance (good) last month.
Yet to place in five starts. Third of 7 behind Undertheboardwalk beaten 20l at 20-1 on his hurdling debut over this course and distance (good) last month.
Unplaced in both NH starts. Finished 8l behind Julia Too when fourth of 8 at 12-1 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Carlisle over 1m 6f (heavy) in February.
Unplaced in both NH starts. Finished 8l behind Julia Too when fourth of 8 at 12-1 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Carlisle over 1m 6f (heavy) in February.
Placed in a hurdle race from two starts. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Mason Hindmarsh when seventh of 10 on his latest NH outing in a hurdle race at Aintree over 2m 1f (good to soft) in October last year.
Placed in a hurdle race from two starts. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Mason Hindmarsh when seventh of 10 on his latest NH outing in a hurdle race at Aintree over 2m 1f (good to soft) in October last year.
Well beaten at 25-1 behind Cool Article when 9th of 14 on her NH debut in a maiden hurdle race at Downpatrick over 2m 5f (good to firm) last month.
Well beaten at 25-1 behind Cool Article when 9th of 14 on her NH debut in a maiden hurdle race at Downpatrick over 2m 5f (good to firm) last month.
Well beaten at 33-1 behind Al Furat when last of 12 on her latest outing at Redcar over 1m 6f (good) earlier this month.
Well beaten at 33-1 behind Al Furat when last of 12 on her latest outing at Redcar over 1m 6f (good) earlier this month.
Esporao, a bumper winner here in July last year, stepped up on a number of solid placed efforts when readily opening his hurdling account at Downpatrick 24 days ago and he should run well from the front end here. However, it is another Irish raider, REDERA, who gets the vote. Tony Martin's charge had been progressing nicely in this sphere before struggling to land a blow in the Galway Hurdle last time and, with much less on his plate today, he should be able to regain the winning thread. Those two look a long way ahead of the rest, but Jet Master was far from disgraced on his hurdling debut over C&D last month and could win the battle for third spot.
Redera wasn't disgraced when having his progress halted in a hot Galway handicap in July and can prove too strong for recent winner Esporao. Brave Spartacus looks best of the home-based contingent.
He has won three hurdle races and a chase from 2m to 2m 3f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy, also won a flat race last month. Won on his latest NH outing in a chase when 15-8fav at Sedgefield over 2m (good) in May, beating King In Waiting by 6l. Has won twice at Sedgefield this season.
He has won three hurdle races and a chase from 2m to 2m 3f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy, also won a flat race last month. Won on his latest NH outing in a chase when 15-8fav at Sedgefield over 2m (good) in May, beating King In Waiting by 6l. Has won twice at Sedgefield this season.
Winner of four hurdle races and a chase from 2m 3f to 3m 3f on ground varying from good to soft - heavy. Finished 17l behind Slieveardagh when fourth of 6 at 11-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Listowel over 2m 4f (soft - heavy) earlier this month.
Winner of four hurdle races and a chase from 2m 3f to 3m 3f on ground varying from good to soft - heavy. Finished 17l behind Slieveardagh when fourth of 6 at 11-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Listowel over 2m 4f (soft - heavy) earlier this month.
He has won three hurdle races from 2m to 2m 4f on good ground. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Sir Des Champs when 14th of 23 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cheltenham over 2m 4f (good) in March.
He has won three hurdle races from 2m to 2m 4f on good ground. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Sir Des Champs when 14th of 23 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cheltenham over 2m 4f (good) in March.
He has won three hurdle races from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to heavy. A winner at 9-1 in a hurdle race here over 3m (good) on his latest outing in April, beating Mic's Delight by 22l.
He has won three hurdle races from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to heavy. A winner at 9-1 in a hurdle race here over 3m (good) on his latest outing in April, beating Mic's Delight by 22l.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m and 2m 5f on good and good to soft ground. Finished 13l behind Bobs Worth when fourth of 18 at 16-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 hurdle race in the Group 1 Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham over 3m (good) in March.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m and 2m 5f on good and good to soft ground. Finished 13l behind Bobs Worth when fourth of 18 at 16-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 hurdle race in the Group 1 Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham over 3m (good) in March.
He has won three hurdle races from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to soft - heavy. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Original Option when eighth of 9 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Bellewstown over 2m 4f (good to firm) last month.
He has won three hurdle races from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to soft - heavy. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Original Option when eighth of 9 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Bellewstown over 2m 4f (good to firm) last month.
He has won three hurdle races at 2m on ground varying from good to firm to good - yielding. Well beaten at 9-1 behind Delphi Mountain when eighth of 14 on his chase debut at Killarney over 2m 1f (good to soft) last month.
He has won three hurdle races at 2m on ground varying from good to firm to good - yielding. Well beaten at 9-1 behind Delphi Mountain when eighth of 14 on his chase debut at Killarney over 2m 1f (good to soft) last month.
A cracking novices' chase which largely revolves around classy hurdler, CHAMPION COURT, making his chasing debut. This unexposed six-year-old finished last season with a great fourth in the Grade 1 Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham and the vibes coming out of his stable have been extremely positive prior to this first run over fences. This is unlikely to be easy pickings, however, and Astracad tops the list of possible dangers. Representing last years winning stable, he was rated just 2lb lower than the selection over timber and this switch to fences could see him improve. Blenheim Brook, another chasing debutant, hacked up in a hurdle race here some five months ago and will have plenty of supporters of his own.
This looks a straight match between Champion Court and Astracad with preference for the former who has the better hurdles form and the real look of a chaser. Blenheim Brook may get third.
A winner of a hurdle race at 3m on good ground. Pulled up 2 out when 5-2fav here over 3m (soft) in a hurdle race won by Lewlaur Supreme in May on his latest outing.
A winner of a hurdle race at 3m on good ground. Pulled up 2 out when 5-2fav here over 3m (soft) in a hurdle race won by Lewlaur Supreme in May on his latest outing.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 2f on good ground. Beaten a neck by Sir Walter Raleigh when second of 6 at 11-4 on his latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (good) last month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 2f on good ground. Beaten a neck by Sir Walter Raleigh when second of 6 at 11-4 on his latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (good) last month.
Placed in a hurdle race from eight starts. Well beaten at 7-2fav behind Pokfulham when 10th of 11 on his latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (good) in April.
Placed in a hurdle race from eight starts. Well beaten at 7-2fav behind Pokfulham when 10th of 11 on his latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (good) in April.
A winner at 33-1 in a maiden hurdle race at Cartmel over 2m 6f (good to soft) on her latest outing last month, beating Madamlily by 3/4l.
A winner at 33-1 in a maiden hurdle race at Cartmel over 2m 6f (good to soft) on her latest outing last month, beating Madamlily by 3/4l.
Placed in two hurdle races from four starts. Third of 13 behind What A Warrior beaten 14l at 33-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race over this course and distance (good) in April.
Placed in two hurdle races from four starts. Third of 13 behind What A Warrior beaten 14l at 33-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race over this course and distance (good) in April.
Placed in a hurdle race from four starts. Finished 10l behind Cool Article when fifth of 14 at 16-1 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Downpatrick over 2m 5f (good to firm) last month.
Placed in a hurdle race from four starts. Finished 10l behind Cool Article when fifth of 14 at 16-1 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Downpatrick over 2m 5f (good to firm) last month.
A winner at 9-1 in a hurdle race at Sedgefield over 2m 1f (good) on his latest NH outing in June, beating Lady Anne Nevill by 2 1/4l.
A winner at 9-1 in a hurdle race at Sedgefield over 2m 1f (good) on his latest NH outing in June, beating Lady Anne Nevill by 2 1/4l.
Yet to place in ten starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Jacksonslady when seventh of 11 on her latest NH outing in a hurdle race at Down Royal over 2m (good) in June.
Yet to place in ten starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Jacksonslady when seventh of 11 on her latest NH outing in a hurdle race at Down Royal over 2m (good) in June.
Unplaced in all five starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 9-1 behind Executive's Hall when fifth of 11 on his latest NH outing in a hurdle race at Cartmel over 2m 6f (good) in May.
Unplaced in all five starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 9-1 behind Executive's Hall when fifth of 11 on his latest NH outing in a hurdle race at Cartmel over 2m 6f (good) in May.
What A Steel runs his race more often than not and warrants respect off 4lb higher than when narrowly missing out over C&D last time, but OSCAR'S BALLAD looks the one to beat. He couldn't have been more impressive when striking over an extended 3m here on his penultimate outing and possibly found the ground too testing when pulled up over the same C&D latest. Fitted with a tongue-tie now, he can land the spoils while What An Oscar represents the yard to have won this contest in four of the last seven seasons and, although not the most consistent, he would have definite claims if recapturing the sort of form as when second at Newbury in March.
Oscar's Ballad looks interesting with the tongue tie on for the first time and Tony McCoy booked. What An Oscar and What A Steel look best of the rest.
Winner of a hurdle race and five chases from 2m to 2m 4f on good ground. Brought down when 9-2 at Aintree over 2m (good) in a chase won by Sunday City in June on his latest outing.
Winner of a hurdle race and five chases from 2m to 2m 4f on good ground. Brought down when 9-2 at Aintree over 2m (good) in a chase won by Sunday City in June on his latest outing.
Winner of five hurdle races from 2m to 2m 1f on good to firm and good ground. Finished 12l behind Olympian when fourth of 10 at 8-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Stratford over 2m (good to firm) earlier this month.
Winner of five hurdle races from 2m to 2m 1f on good to firm and good ground. Finished 12l behind Olympian when fourth of 10 at 8-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Stratford over 2m (good to firm) earlier this month.
Yet to place in five NH starts. Finished 16l behind Wild Geese when fourth of 10 at 12-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race over this course and distance (good to soft) in July.
Yet to place in five NH starts. Finished 16l behind Wild Geese when fourth of 10 at 12-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race over this course and distance (good to soft) in July.
Placed in four hurdle races and a NH flat race from ten starts. Third of 7 behind Art Broker beaten 4 1/2l at 11-4 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Sedgefield over 2m 1f (good to firm) last month.
Placed in four hurdle races and a NH flat race from ten starts. Third of 7 behind Art Broker beaten 4 1/2l at 11-4 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Sedgefield over 2m 1f (good to firm) last month.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 1f and 2m 2f on good to firm ground. Well beaten at 9-2jt-fav behind Never A Secret when 9th of 16 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kilbeggan over 2m 3f (good) earlier this month.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 1f and 2m 2f on good to firm ground. Well beaten at 9-2jt-fav behind Never A Secret when 9th of 16 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kilbeggan over 2m 3f (good) earlier this month.
Winner of three hurdle races and two chases at 2m on good and soft ground. Finished 10l behind With Grace when sixth of 10 at 25-1 on his latest NH outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (good to firm) in July.
Winner of three hurdle races and two chases at 2m on good and soft ground. Finished 10l behind With Grace when sixth of 10 at 25-1 on his latest NH outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (good to firm) in July.
She has won three hurdle races and a chase from 2m to 2m 1f on good to firm and good ground. Fell when 15-2 at Aintree over 2m (good) in a chase won by Sunday City in June on her latest outing. Has won at Southwell and Worcester this season.
She has won three hurdle races and a chase from 2m to 2m 1f on good to firm and good ground. Fell when 15-2 at Aintree over 2m (good) in a chase won by Sunday City in June on her latest outing. Has won at Southwell and Worcester this season.
Yet to place in five starts over hurdles. Pulled up at the last when 9-1 at Kelso over 2m (good to firm) in a maiden hurdle race won by Nelson's Chief in April on his latest NH outing.
Yet to place in five starts over hurdles. Pulled up at the last when 9-1 at Kelso over 2m (good to firm) in a maiden hurdle race won by Nelson's Chief in April on his latest NH outing.
She has won four hurdle races from 2m to 2m 1f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy. Unseated rider when 8-1 at Cartmel over 2m 1f (good) in a hurdle race won by Heart Of Dubai in June on her latest NH outing.
She has won four hurdle races from 2m to 2m 1f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy. Unseated rider when 8-1 at Cartmel over 2m 1f (good) in a hurdle race won by Heart Of Dubai in June on her latest NH outing.
Placed in two hurdle races from eight NH starts. Third of 14 behind Mac's Conflict beaten 7l at 13-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ballinrobe over 2m (heavy) earlier this month.
Placed in two hurdle races from eight NH starts. Third of 14 behind Mac's Conflict beaten 7l at 13-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ballinrobe over 2m (heavy) earlier this month.
Unplaced in all five starts over hurdles. Finished 17l behind Can't Remember when fifth of 16 at 25-1 on his latest NH outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 4f (good to firm) in July last year.
Unplaced in all five starts over hurdles. Finished 17l behind Can't Remember when fifth of 16 at 25-1 on his latest NH outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 4f (good to firm) in July last year.
An open looking contest where CADEAUX FAX makes plenty of appeal from the bottom end of the weights. Representing the stable who took this race in 2008 and 2009, he ran a cracker to finish third on ground that was probably too soft at Ballinrobe on Monday and, providing that race hasn't taken its toll, he should mount a bold bid under the champion jockey today. Sky Calling would have to be respected if turned out again following yesterday's exertions here while two times C&D winner Toshi faces his easiest task of late and could get involved where it matters most.
Magnetic Force needs to shrug off a lesser effort last time but still looks well treated on the form he was showing prior to that. Arisea and Cadeaux Fax are also of interest.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m and 2m 1f on good and good to soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 9-1 when last of 8 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Market Rasen over 2m 3f (good) in July.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m and 2m 1f on good and good to soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 9-1 when last of 8 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Market Rasen over 2m 3f (good) in July.
A winner of a chase at 2m on soft ground. Well beaten at 4-1fav behind Substitute when sixth of 13 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kilbeggan over 2m 6f (yielding) last month.
A winner of a chase at 2m on soft ground. Well beaten at 4-1fav behind Substitute when sixth of 13 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kilbeggan over 2m 6f (yielding) last month.
He has won two hurdle races and a chase at 2m on good to soft and soft ground. Well beaten at 4-1 behind Whats Up Woody when fifth of 6 on his latest outing in a chase at Carlisle over 2m 4f (soft) in March.
He has won two hurdle races and a chase at 2m on good to soft and soft ground. Well beaten at 4-1 behind Whats Up Woody when fifth of 6 on his latest outing in a chase at Carlisle over 2m 4f (soft) in March.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 6f on good to soft ground. Well beaten at 10-1 behind Paint The Clouds when 12th of 14 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cheltenham over 3m (good) in April.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 6f on good to soft ground. Well beaten at 10-1 behind Paint The Clouds when 12th of 14 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cheltenham over 3m (good) in April.
Placed in seven chases from 18 starts. Third of 10 behind AHorseCalledMolly beaten 3 1/2l at 11-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Kilbeggan over 3m 1f (good) earlier this month.
Placed in seven chases from 18 starts. Third of 10 behind AHorseCalledMolly beaten 3 1/2l at 11-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Kilbeggan over 3m 1f (good) earlier this month.
He has won two hurdle races and a chase from 2m to 2m 3f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. A winner at 20-1 in a chase here over 2m (good to firm) on his latest outing in June, beating Balnagore by 1 1/2l.
He has won two hurdle races and a chase from 2m to 2m 3f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. A winner at 20-1 in a chase here over 2m (good to firm) on his latest outing in June, beating Balnagore by 1 1/2l.
He has won two hurdle races, a NH flat race and a chase from 2m to 2m 6f on soft and heavy ground. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Trendelenburg when 22nd of 26 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Navan over 2m 7f (yielding) in March.
He has won two hurdle races, a NH flat race and a chase from 2m to 2m 6f on soft and heavy ground. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Trendelenburg when 22nd of 26 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Navan over 2m 7f (yielding) in March.
Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 9-2fav at Exeter over 2m 3f (good to soft) in March last year, beating Dalaram by 1 1/4l. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with J Scott.
Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 9-2fav at Exeter over 2m 3f (good to soft) in March last year, beating Dalaram by 1 1/4l. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with J Scott.
Placed in a hurdle race from six starts. Finished 16l behind Oscar's Ballad when fifth of 18 at 25-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 3m (good) in April.
Placed in a hurdle race from six starts. Finished 16l behind Oscar's Ballad when fifth of 18 at 25-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 3m (good) in April.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good to firm ground. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Cunning Clarets when 10th of 12 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ayr over 2m (good to soft) in January.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good to firm ground. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Cunning Clarets when 10th of 12 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ayr over 2m (good to soft) in January.
A winner of a chase at 2m 4f on good to firm ground. Beaten 4 1/2l by One Fine Morning when second of 14 at 8-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Killarney over 2m 4f (good) last month.
A winner of a chase at 2m 4f on good to firm ground. Beaten 4 1/2l by One Fine Morning when second of 14 at 8-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Killarney over 2m 4f (good) last month.
Won on his latest outing in a chase when 5-2fav here over 3m (good to firm) in July last year, beating Gershwinner by 7l.
Won on his latest outing in a chase when 5-2fav here over 3m (good to firm) in July last year, beating Gershwinner by 7l.
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m 4f on soft ground. Pulled up 3 out when 7-2fav at Carlisle over 3m (heavy) in a chase won by Beamazed in February on his latest outing.
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m 4f on soft ground. Pulled up 3 out when 7-2fav at Carlisle over 3m (heavy) in a chase won by Beamazed in February on his latest outing.
Philip Hobbs' only runner on today's card, The Disengager, won a hurdle race at Exeter on his latest outing in March last year (when trained by Jeremy Scott) and could be worth closely monitoring in the betting market for any possible clues now sent chasing, but it is STEEL MAGNATE who edges the vote. Although still a maiden from 16 starts over fences, he has been hammering on the door in recent months and could benefit from having the champion, Tony McCoy, on his back this afternoon. Adrianeo had the selection 1 3/4-lengths behind when winning over C&D in July and arguably bettered that when runner-up at Killarney most recently. He must be shortlisted.
Lightly-raced winning pointer/hurdler The Disengager is of obvious interest now sent chasing on his debut for Philip Hobbs and is given the nod ahead of Irish raiders Steel Magnate and Adrianeo.
Successful in two NH flat races at 2m on good to firm and good ground. A winner at 4-1 in a NH flat race at Ffos Las over 2m (good) on his latest outing in June, beating Bhaltair by 1 1/4l. Has won twice at Ffos Las this season.
Successful in two NH flat races at 2m on good to firm and good ground. A winner at 4-1 in a NH flat race at Ffos Las over 2m (good) on his latest outing in June, beating Bhaltair by 1 1/4l. Has won twice at Ffos Las this season.
Half-brother to Hati Roy, won four times in chases between 2m 4f and 3m 3f, three times over hurdles between 2m 4f and 3m and in a point to point race at 3m.
Half-brother to Hati Roy, won four times in chases between 2m 4f and 3m 3f, three times over hurdles between 2m 4f and 3m and in a point to point race at 3m.
Yet to place in three starts. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Capital Venture when 10th of 14 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Kelso over 2m (good) in April.
Yet to place in three starts. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Capital Venture when 10th of 14 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Kelso over 2m (good) in April.
Half-brother to A La Noce, won twice at 1m 1f and 1m 2f. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Anna's Arch when 10th of 11 on his racecourse debut at Bangor over 2m 1f (good) last month.
Half-brother to A La Noce, won twice at 1m 1f and 1m 2f. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Anna's Arch when 10th of 11 on his racecourse debut at Bangor over 2m 1f (good) last month.
Third of 5 behind Jonny Delta beaten 17l at 8-1 on his racecourse debut at Ayr over 2m (heavy) in March.
Third of 5 behind Jonny Delta beaten 17l at 8-1 on his racecourse debut at Ayr over 2m (heavy) in March.
Dam won twice over hurdles at 3m and 3m 2f and in a chase at 3m 1f.
Dam won twice over hurdles at 3m and 3m 2f and in a chase at 3m 1f.
Dam a lightly raced maiden. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Book'em Danno when fifth of 12 on his racecourse debut at Market Rasen over 2m 1f (good) in July.
Dam a lightly raced maiden. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Book'em Danno when fifth of 12 on his racecourse debut at Market Rasen over 2m 1f (good) in July.
Half-sister to In The Zone, won twice in chases at 2m and 2m 3f and over hurdles at 2m 2f.
Half-sister to In The Zone, won twice in chases at 2m and 2m 3f and over hurdles at 2m 2f.
Yet to place in three starts. Well beaten at 7-1 behind Ambush Angel when 12th of 15 on her latest outing in a NH flat race at Tramore over 2m (good to firm) last month.
Yet to place in three starts. Well beaten at 7-1 behind Ambush Angel when 12th of 15 on her latest outing in a NH flat race at Tramore over 2m (good to firm) last month.
Beaten 8l by Toubeera when second of 14 at 8-1 on her racecourse debut at Kelso over 2m (soft) in February.
Beaten 8l by Toubeera when second of 14 at 8-1 on her racecourse debut at Kelso over 2m (soft) in February.
Half-sister to Shining Gale, won four times in chases between 2m 4f and 3m, in a point to point race at 3m and over hurdles at 2m 2f. Well beaten at 20-1 when fourth of 13 on her racecourse debut over this course and distance (good) in April.
Half-sister to Shining Gale, won four times in chases between 2m 4f and 3m, in a point to point race at 3m and over hurdles at 2m 2f. Well beaten at 20-1 when fourth of 13 on her racecourse debut over this course and distance (good) in April.
Sir Johnson hasn't put a foot wrong in both appearances thus far and warrants the utmost respect in his bid to complete the hat-trick, but it's never easy carrying a a double penalty in this sphere and, in receipt of 10lb, PEG LEG could have his measure. Nigel Twiston-Davies, who won this race 12 months ago and is five from six with his runners in this sphere over the past five seasons, owns this nicely bred gelding himself and is sure to have him fairly wound up for his racecourse debut in order to perform well and attract a possible buyer. Lucia Bay made a pleasing introduction in this type of event at Kelso in February and is worthy of consideration on her return.
Sir Johnson has more on his plate under his double penalty but is still taken to complete the hat-trick. Lucia Bay's debut form hasn't really worked out but she's still an obvious danger, with the Twiston-Davies newcomer Peg Leg another one to take seriously if the market vibes are positive.
