Perth 29 April 2011
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Yet to place in five starts. Well beaten at 100-1 behind Last Instalment when 14th of 16 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Limerick over 2m 4f (good - yielding) earlier this month.
Yet to place in five starts. Well beaten at 100-1 behind Last Instalment when 14th of 16 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Limerick over 2m 4f (good - yielding) earlier this month.
Placed in a hurdle race from four starts. Well beaten at 9-1 behind Gurtacrue when fourth of 10 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Fontwell over 2m 2f (good) last month.
Placed in a hurdle race from four starts. Well beaten at 9-1 behind Gurtacrue when fourth of 10 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Fontwell over 2m 2f (good) last month.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m on good to soft ground. Well beaten at 12-1 behind Datokepe when 10th of 16 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Clonmel over 2m (yielding - soft) earlier this month.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m on good to soft ground. Well beaten at 12-1 behind Datokepe when 10th of 16 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Clonmel over 2m (yielding - soft) earlier this month.
Placed in a NH flat race from six starts. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Odin's Raven when seventh of 12 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Sedgefield over 2m 1f (good to firm) earlier this month.
Placed in a NH flat race from six starts. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Odin's Raven when seventh of 12 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Sedgefield over 2m 1f (good to firm) earlier this month.
Dam a lightly raced maiden.
Dam a lightly raced maiden.
Well beaten at 100-1 behind Meridian City when eighth of 9 on his racecourse debut at Musselburgh over 2m (good) in December '08.
Well beaten at 100-1 behind Meridian City when eighth of 9 on his racecourse debut at Musselburgh over 2m (good) in December '08.
Placed in a hurdle race from 11 starts. Well beaten at 33-1 behind What A Warrior when 10th of 13 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race here over 2m 4f (good) earlier this month.
Placed in a hurdle race from 11 starts. Well beaten at 33-1 behind What A Warrior when 10th of 13 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race here over 2m 4f (good) earlier this month.
Placed in a hurdle race from three starts. Beaten 7l by Bogside when second of 13 at 40-1 on his hurdling debut at Kelso over 2m 2f (good to soft) earlier this month.
Placed in a hurdle race from three starts. Beaten 7l by Bogside when second of 13 at 40-1 on his hurdling debut at Kelso over 2m 2f (good to soft) earlier this month.
Unplaced in both starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Westmeath when eighth of 11 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Leopardstown over 2m 4f (soft) in February.
Unplaced in both starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Westmeath when eighth of 11 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Leopardstown over 2m 4f (soft) in February.
Placed in a NH flat race from two starts. Beaten 1 3/4l by Sheriff Hall when second of 12 at 12-1 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Hexham over 2m (good) in June '09. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with G A Charlton.
Placed in a NH flat race from two starts. Beaten 1 3/4l by Sheriff Hall when second of 12 at 12-1 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Hexham over 2m (good) in June '09. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with G A Charlton.
Placed in two NH flat races from two starts. Third of 11 behind Great Mates beaten 12l at 5-4fav on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Stratford over 2m (good) in May '09.
Placed in two NH flat races from two starts. Third of 11 behind Great Mates beaten 12l at 5-4fav on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Stratford over 2m (good) in May '09.
Unplaced in all four starts. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Mister Wall Street when sixth of 10 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Hexham over 2m 4f (good) earlier this month.
Unplaced in all four starts. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Mister Wall Street when sixth of 10 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Hexham over 2m 4f (good) earlier this month.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m on soft ground. Third of 15 behind Arthur's Pass beaten 5l at 4-6fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ludlow over 2m (good) last month.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m on soft ground. Third of 15 behind Arthur's Pass beaten 5l at 4-6fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ludlow over 2m (good) last month.
Unplaced in all four starts. Well beaten at 200-1 behind Wyse Hill Teabags when 12th of 15 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Kelso over 2m 2f (good to soft) last month.
Unplaced in all four starts. Well beaten at 200-1 behind Wyse Hill Teabags when 12th of 15 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Kelso over 2m 2f (good to soft) last month.
Unplaced in all five starts. Finished 16l behind Dibella when sixth of 29 at 28-1 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Navan over 2m (yielding) last month.
Unplaced in all five starts. Finished 16l behind Dibella when sixth of 29 at 28-1 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Navan over 2m (yielding) last month.
Any market support for either of the two Ray Green-owned runners returning from lengthy absences, namely Reaping The Reward and Parky, could be worth noting, but THE COCKNEY MACKEM gets the vote to open his hurdling account. He has yet to finish out of the frame in four visits to the racecourse and returning to the scene of his bumper win last September can only help. Mar Ocean ran a cracker on his hurdling bow at Kelso recently and will know a lot more about the game now.
Nothing like as competitive as the numbers suggest. The Cockney Mackem has shown enough over hurdles to think a race such as this is within his grasp and he should prove too strong for the weak-finishing Definite All Star. Mar Ocean has more potential than the rest and makes some each-way appeal.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m on good to soft ground. Finished 11l behind Knight Valliant when fourth of 14 at 16-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ayr over 2m 4f (good) earlier this month.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m on good to soft ground. Finished 11l behind Knight Valliant when fourth of 14 at 16-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ayr over 2m 4f (good) earlier this month.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m on good to soft ground. Beaten 1 1/2l by Scriptwriter when second of 9 at 5-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Sedgefield over 2m 4f (good) last month.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m on good to soft ground. Beaten 1 1/2l by Scriptwriter when second of 9 at 5-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Sedgefield over 2m 4f (good) last month.
Placed in four hurdle races from 11 NH starts. Beaten a neck by Rolecarr when second of 15 at 15-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kelso over 2m 2f (good to soft) earlier this month.
Placed in four hurdle races from 11 NH starts. Beaten a neck by Rolecarr when second of 15 at 15-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kelso over 2m 2f (good to soft) earlier this month.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m on heavy ground. Beaten 6l by Trucking Along when second of 4 at 15-8 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ayr over 2m (heavy) last month.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m on heavy ground. Beaten 6l by Trucking Along when second of 4 at 15-8 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ayr over 2m (heavy) last month.
A winner at 7-1 in a hurdle race at Doncaster over 2m (good) on his latest outing last month, beating J'adhere by 1 1/2l.
A winner at 7-1 in a hurdle race at Doncaster over 2m (good) on his latest outing last month, beating J'adhere by 1 1/2l.
A winner of a chase at 2m on soft ground. Well beaten at 9-1 behind Jacks Island when 12th of 14 on his latest outing in a chase at Clonmel over 2m 4f (yielding - soft) earlier this month.
A winner of a chase at 2m on soft ground. Well beaten at 9-1 behind Jacks Island when 12th of 14 on his latest outing in a chase at Clonmel over 2m 4f (yielding - soft) earlier this month.
Placed in a hurdle race from nine starts. Fell at the 4th when 25-1 at Newcastle over 2m (good to soft) in a hurdle race won by Kai Broon earlier this month on his latest outing.
Placed in a hurdle race from nine starts. Fell at the 4th when 25-1 at Newcastle over 2m (good to soft) in a hurdle race won by Kai Broon earlier this month on his latest outing.
Placed in a hurdle race from seven starts. Beaten 4l by Master Fiddle when second of 14 at 16-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Newbury over 2m 3f (good) last month, his only placing from 7 starts.
Placed in a hurdle race from seven starts. Beaten 4l by Master Fiddle when second of 14 at 16-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Newbury over 2m 3f (good) last month, his only placing from 7 starts.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good ground. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Aibrean when 12th of 13 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ayr over 3m (good) earlier this month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good ground. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Aibrean when 12th of 13 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ayr over 3m (good) earlier this month.
Yet to place in nine starts. Beaten 12l behind Ghareer at 33-1 when eighth of 15 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Leopardstown over 2m 2f (soft) in February.
Yet to place in nine starts. Beaten 12l behind Ghareer at 33-1 when eighth of 15 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Leopardstown over 2m 2f (soft) in February.
Placed in four hurdle races from 14 NH starts. Finished 10l behind Sheriff Hall when fourth of 14 at 10-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Musselburgh over 2m (good) in November last year.
Placed in four hurdle races from 14 NH starts. Finished 10l behind Sheriff Hall when fourth of 14 at 10-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Musselburgh over 2m (good) in November last year.
Placed in three hurdle races from 11 NH starts. Well beaten at 12-1 behind I Can Run Can You when seventh of 13 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Market Rasen over 2m 5f (good) earlier this month.
Placed in three hurdle races from 11 NH starts. Well beaten at 12-1 behind I Can Run Can You when seventh of 13 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Market Rasen over 2m 5f (good) earlier this month.
BRIDLINGTONBYGONES is taken to land the spoils on his debut in handicap company. The form of his second at Sedgefield last month has taken a boost with the winner going in again since and there should be plenty more to come from this relatively unexposed son of Bob's Return. Latin Connection has been knocking on the door recently and should be in the thick of the action once again, while Coeur De Fou rates a leading player despite a 6lb rise for his workmanlike victory at Doncaster last month.
What An Oscar showed much more when second at Newbury last time, and can improve his trainer's excellent strike rate at this venue by going one better. Bridlingtonbygones and Latin Connection are others to consider.
A winner of a chase at 2m 2f on good to soft ground. Unseated rider when 4-1fav at Uttoxeter over 3m (good to soft) in a chase won by Stoney's Treasure last month on his latest outing.
A winner of a chase at 2m 2f on good to soft ground. Unseated rider when 4-1fav at Uttoxeter over 3m (good to soft) in a chase won by Stoney's Treasure last month on his latest outing.
He has won a hurdle race, a NH flat race and a chase from 2m to 2m 4f on heavy ground. Finished 12l behind Garleton when fourth of 10 at 12-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Ayr over 3m 1f (soft) last month.
He has won a hurdle race, a NH flat race and a chase from 2m to 2m 4f on heavy ground. Finished 12l behind Garleton when fourth of 10 at 12-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Ayr over 3m 1f (soft) last month.
He has won two hurdle races and a chase from 2m to 2m 4f on good and soft ground. A winner at 9-2 in a chase at Sedgefield over 2m 4f (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Cloudy Dawn by 31l.
He has won two hurdle races and a chase from 2m to 2m 4f on good and soft ground. A winner at 9-2 in a chase at Sedgefield over 2m 4f (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Cloudy Dawn by 31l.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on soft ground. Third of 9 behind Quicuyo beaten 11l at 5-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Ayr over 2m (good) in January.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on soft ground. Third of 9 behind Quicuyo beaten 11l at 5-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Ayr over 2m (good) in January.
Successful in two chases at 2m 4f and 2m 6f on good to soft and soft ground. A winner at 5-1 in a chase at Kelso over 2m 6f (good to soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Border Reiver by 17l.
Successful in two chases at 2m 4f and 2m 6f on good to soft and soft ground. A winner at 5-1 in a chase at Kelso over 2m 6f (good to soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Border Reiver by 17l.
Successful in two chases at 2m 5f and 2m 6f on soft ground. Well beaten at 5-2 behind Copper's Gold when last of 4 on his latest outing in a chase at Newcastle over 3m (soft) last month.
Successful in two chases at 2m 5f and 2m 6f on soft ground. Well beaten at 5-2 behind Copper's Gold when last of 4 on his latest outing in a chase at Newcastle over 3m (soft) last month.
Winner of a hurdle race, two NH flat races and two chases from 1m 6f to 3m on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Pulled up 3 out when 20-1 at Hexham over 3m 1f (good to soft) in a chase won by Morgan Be last month on his latest outing.
Winner of a hurdle race, two NH flat races and two chases from 1m 6f to 3m on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Pulled up 3 out when 20-1 at Hexham over 3m 1f (good to soft) in a chase won by Morgan Be last month on his latest outing.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 2f and 2m 3f on good and soft ground. Beaten 7l by Himrayn when second of 6 at 11-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Stratford over 2m 4f (good) last month. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with M A Molloy in Ireland.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 2f and 2m 3f on good and soft ground. Beaten 7l by Himrayn when second of 6 at 11-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Stratford over 2m 4f (good) last month. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with M A Molloy in Ireland.
Placed in a NH flat race from nine NH starts. Finished 8l behind Heavenly Chorus when fifth of 11 at 25-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Catterick over 2m (good to soft) in January.
Placed in a NH flat race from nine NH starts. Finished 8l behind Heavenly Chorus when fifth of 11 at 25-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Catterick over 2m (good to soft) in January.
He has won a hurdle race, a NH flat race and a chase from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Unseated rider when 10-1 at Newcastle over 2m 4f (soft) in a chase won by Do It For Dalkey in January on his latest outing.
He has won a hurdle race, a NH flat race and a chase from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Unseated rider when 10-1 at Newcastle over 2m 4f (soft) in a chase won by Do It For Dalkey in January on his latest outing.
Although undoubtedly a lucky winner at Sedgefield last time, the victory will have done Catch Bob's confidence the world of good and he warrants the utmost respect in his bid to follow up, but COTTAGE ACRE edges the vote. Representing a yard that has already tasted success at this meeting, he made the perfect start to his chasing career when scoring readily over an extended 2m2f at Newbury last month and was slightly unfortunate when unseating Paddy Brennan at Uttoxeter last time. Rossini's Dancer must enter calculations if lining up (engaged to run here on Thursday).
Catch Bob was a slightly fortunate winner at Sedgefield last time, but he's still weighted to go close here provided his none too fluent jumping doesn't let him down. Rossini's Dancer and The Cockney Squire should also be bang there, though the former needs to put a low-key run here on Thursday behind him.
Winner of three hurdle races and two chases at 2m on good and soft ground. Third of 9 behind Tartan Snow beaten 8l at 8-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Kelso over 2m 1f (good to soft) last month.
Winner of three hurdle races and two chases at 2m on good and soft ground. Third of 9 behind Tartan Snow beaten 8l at 8-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Kelso over 2m 1f (good to soft) last month.
Winner of a hurdle race and five chases from 2m to 2m 4f on good ground. Finished 9l behind Beggars Cap when fourth of 10 at 5-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Ayr over 2m (good) earlier this month.
Winner of a hurdle race and five chases from 2m to 2m 4f on good ground. Finished 9l behind Beggars Cap when fourth of 10 at 5-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Ayr over 2m (good) earlier this month.
He has won two hurdle races and two chases from 2m to 2m 6f on good to soft and heavy ground. A winner at 13-2 in a chase at Kelso over 2m 1f (good to soft) on his latest outing last month, beating My Moment by 4 1/2l.
He has won two hurdle races and two chases from 2m to 2m 6f on good to soft and heavy ground. A winner at 13-2 in a chase at Kelso over 2m 1f (good to soft) on his latest outing last month, beating My Moment by 4 1/2l.
Winner of five chases from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Well beaten at 11-1 behind Beggars Cap when 9th of 10 on his latest outing in a chase at Ayr over 2m (good) earlier this month.
Winner of five chases from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Well beaten at 11-1 behind Beggars Cap when 9th of 10 on his latest outing in a chase at Ayr over 2m (good) earlier this month.
He has won three chases from 2m to 2m 1f on good to firm and good ground. Well beaten at 15-2 behind Beggars Cap when seventh of 10 on his latest outing in a chase at Ayr over 2m (good) earlier this month.
He has won three chases from 2m to 2m 1f on good to firm and good ground. Well beaten at 15-2 behind Beggars Cap when seventh of 10 on his latest outing in a chase at Ayr over 2m (good) earlier this month.
He has won three hurdle races and a chase at 2m on good and soft ground. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Pyracantha when last of 11 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Musselburgh over 2m 4f (good) in November last year.
He has won three hurdle races and a chase at 2m on good and soft ground. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Pyracantha when last of 11 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Musselburgh over 2m 4f (good) in November last year.
REGENT'S SECRET could spring a surprise from the foot of the weights. Although not getting any younger, the 11-year-old is well treated over fences in comparison to his hurdles mark and returning to the scene of each of his four NH wins thus far can only be a plus. Tartan Snow won in comfortable fashion at Kelso last month and should have decent claims if taking his chance (engaged to run here on Thursday), while Quito Du Tresor has run well at both Cheltenham and Ayr this spring and is fancied to give another good account of himself.
Quito du Tresor looks primed to strike in the near future and this could be a good opportunity. Regent's Secret will appreciate the return to this track and he looks the main danger.
She has won three hurdle races from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Beaten a head by Aldertune when second of 5 at 9-2 on her chase debut at Chepstow over 3m (good) last month.
She has won three hurdle races from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Beaten a head by Aldertune when second of 5 at 9-2 on her chase debut at Chepstow over 3m (good) last month.
Winner of two hurdle races and five chases from 2m 3f to 3m 6f on ground varying from good to heavy. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 5-4fav at Bangor over 3m (good) earlier this month, beating Lisadell King by 1 1/2l.
Winner of two hurdle races and five chases from 2m 3f to 3m 6f on ground varying from good to heavy. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 5-4fav at Bangor over 3m (good) earlier this month, beating Lisadell King by 1 1/2l.
He has won three hurdle races from 2m 4f to 3m on good to firm and good ground. Well beaten at 8-1 behind On His Own when sixth of 10 on his latest outing in a chase at Ayr over 3m 1f (good) earlier this month.
He has won three hurdle races from 2m 4f to 3m on good to firm and good ground. Well beaten at 8-1 behind On His Own when sixth of 10 on his latest outing in a chase at Ayr over 3m 1f (good) earlier this month.
He has won three chases from 2m 4f to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Maurisca when fifth of 8 on his latest outing in a chase at Haydock over 3m (good) last month.
He has won three chases from 2m 4f to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Maurisca when fifth of 8 on his latest outing in a chase at Haydock over 3m (good) last month.
A winner of a chase at 3m 1f on good ground. Unseated rider when 7-1 at Tramore over 2m 6f (good) in a chase won by Hold The Pin earlier this month on his latest outing.
A winner of a chase at 3m 1f on good ground. Unseated rider when 7-1 at Tramore over 2m 6f (good) in a chase won by Hold The Pin earlier this month on his latest outing.
Winner of four hurdle races and three chases from 2m to 3m 2f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Unseated rider when 16-1 at Wexford over 3m 1f (yielding - soft) in a chase won by The Hard Hat earlier this month on his latest outing.
Winner of four hurdle races and three chases from 2m to 3m 2f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Unseated rider when 16-1 at Wexford over 3m 1f (yielding - soft) in a chase won by The Hard Hat earlier this month on his latest outing.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 4f and 3m on soft ground, but last win was over four years ago. Beaten 1/2l by Sammy Spiderman when second of 5 at 11-4 on his latest outing in a chase at Ayr over 3m 1f (heavy) last month.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 4f and 3m on soft ground, but last win was over four years ago. Beaten 1/2l by Sammy Spiderman when second of 5 at 11-4 on his latest outing in a chase at Ayr over 3m 1f (heavy) last month.
A winner at 5-2 in a chase at Carlisle over 3m (good to soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Baltic Pathfinder by 11l.
A winner at 5-2 in a chase at Carlisle over 3m (good to soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Baltic Pathfinder by 11l.
A winner of a hurdle race at 3m on good to soft ground. Well beaten at 12-1 behind Isla Pearl Fisher when seventh of 9 on his latest outing in a chase at Kelso over 3m 1f (good) in November last year.
A winner of a hurdle race at 3m on good to soft ground. Well beaten at 12-1 behind Isla Pearl Fisher when seventh of 9 on his latest outing in a chase at Kelso over 3m 1f (good) in November last year.
Has won five hurdle races, a NH flat race and five chases from 2m to 3m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy. Well beaten at 9-4 when last of 4 on her latest outing in a chase at Taunton over 4m 2f (good) last month.
Has won five hurdle races, a NH flat race and five chases from 2m to 3m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy. Well beaten at 9-4 when last of 4 on her latest outing in a chase at Taunton over 4m 2f (good) last month.
She has won three chases from 3m to 3m 2f on good to soft and soft ground. Pulled up 2 out when 15-2 at Carlisle over 3m 2f (soft) in a chase won by Blazing Diva last month on her latest outing.
She has won three chases from 3m to 3m 2f on good to soft and soft ground. Pulled up 2 out when 15-2 at Carlisle over 3m 2f (soft) in a chase won by Blazing Diva last month on her latest outing.
Unplaced in all six starts. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Kanesh when seventh of 15 on his latest outing in a chase at Downpatrick over 2m 5f (soft) last month.
Unplaced in all six starts. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Kanesh when seventh of 15 on his latest outing in a chase at Downpatrick over 2m 5f (soft) last month.
He has won four chases from 2m 4f to 3m 1f on soft and heavy ground. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 5-2fav at Ayr over 3m 1f (heavy) last month, beating Double Default by 1/2l.
He has won four chases from 2m 4f to 3m 1f on soft and heavy ground. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 5-2fav at Ayr over 3m 1f (heavy) last month, beating Double Default by 1/2l.
It's difficult to rule out many of these in what looks a typically open renewal. Sammy Spiderman is the only runner in the line-up competing from out of the handicap but he cannot be taken lightly after bouncing back to form in the first-time visor (worn again today) at Ayr last time. Other in-form players Keenan's Future, Saphire Night and Double Default also make the shortlist. The vote, however, goes to BALLYCARRON LAD. He came from a seemingly impossible position to win going away over an extended 3m at Carlisle latest and this longer trip will almost certainly play into his strengths.
2009 Becher Chase runner-up Keenan's Future still retains plenty of ability judged on his efforts in hunters this year and looks worth chancing off his reduced mark. Petite Margot and Kells Castle are both potentially well handicapped, particularly the former, and could leave recent efforts behind for yards with excellent records here.
He has won four hurdle races from 2m to 3m on soft ground. A winner at 12-1 in a hurdle race at Newbury over 3m (soft) on his latest outing in February, beating Go Amwell by 2 3/4l.
He has won four hurdle races from 2m to 3m on soft ground. A winner at 12-1 in a hurdle race at Newbury over 3m (soft) on his latest outing in February, beating Go Amwell by 2 3/4l.
He has won two hurdle races, a NH flat race and a chase from 2m to 2m 4f on good and soft ground. Unseated rider when 14-1 at Ffos Las over 3m (good) in a chase won by Bellflower Boy last month on his latest outing.
He has won two hurdle races, a NH flat race and a chase from 2m to 2m 4f on good and soft ground. Unseated rider when 14-1 at Ffos Las over 3m (good) in a chase won by Bellflower Boy last month on his latest outing.
Winner of four hurdle races, a NH flat race and a chase from 2m to 2m 5f on good and good to soft ground. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Moon Indigo when 13th of 15 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kelso over 2m 6f (good to soft) earlier this month.
Winner of four hurdle races, a NH flat race and a chase from 2m to 2m 5f on good and good to soft ground. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Moon Indigo when 13th of 15 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kelso over 2m 6f (good to soft) earlier this month.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 2f and 2m 4f on good and good to soft ground. Well beaten at 10-1 behind Mad Moose when eighth of 11 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Haydock over 2m 4f (good) last month.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 2f and 2m 4f on good and good to soft ground. Well beaten at 10-1 behind Mad Moose when eighth of 11 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Haydock over 2m 4f (good) last month.
Winner of three hurdle races and two chases from 2m 6f to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to heavy. A winner at 14-1 in a hurdle race at Bangor over 3m (good) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Crop Walker by 1/2l.
Winner of three hurdle races and two chases from 2m 6f to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to heavy. A winner at 14-1 in a hurdle race at Bangor over 3m (good) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Crop Walker by 1/2l.
Winner of four hurdle races, a NH flat race and two chases from 2m to 3m 3f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Finished 12l behind Bunglasha Lady when fourth of 8 at 6-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Ayr over 3m (good) earlier this month.
Winner of four hurdle races, a NH flat race and two chases from 2m to 3m 3f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Finished 12l behind Bunglasha Lady when fourth of 8 at 6-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Ayr over 3m (good) earlier this month.
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 3m on soft and heavy ground. Third of 9 behind Thelobstercatcher beaten 9l at 22-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Chepstow over 3m (good) earlier this month.
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 3m on soft and heavy ground. Third of 9 behind Thelobstercatcher beaten 9l at 22-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Chepstow over 3m (good) earlier this month.
He has won three hurdle races from 2m 3f to 2m 7f on ground varying from yielding to soft - heavy. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 4-1fav at Navan over 2m 7f (yielding) last month, beating Accordion To Paddy by a head.
He has won three hurdle races from 2m 3f to 2m 7f on ground varying from yielding to soft - heavy. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 4-1fav at Navan over 2m 7f (yielding) last month, beating Accordion To Paddy by a head.
He has won four hurdle races from 2m to 3m 1f on good and good to soft ground. Well beaten at 9-1 behind Connectivity when fifth of 8 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Uttoxeter over 2m 6f (good) earlier this month.
He has won four hurdle races from 2m to 3m 1f on good and good to soft ground. Well beaten at 9-1 behind Connectivity when fifth of 8 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Uttoxeter over 2m 6f (good) earlier this month.
Placed in four hurdle races and a NH flat race from 16 starts. Beaten 1 3/4l by Bunglasha Lady when second of 8 at 7-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Ayr over 3m (good) earlier this month.
Placed in four hurdle races and a NH flat race from 16 starts. Beaten 1 3/4l by Bunglasha Lady when second of 8 at 7-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Ayr over 3m (good) earlier this month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 3m on soft ground. Well beaten at 4-1fav behind Daasij when seventh of 11 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Newcastle over 3m (good to soft) earlier this month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 3m on soft ground. Well beaten at 4-1fav behind Daasij when seventh of 11 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Newcastle over 3m (good to soft) earlier this month.
ELZAHANN is fancied to strike for the Ferdy Murphy stable that won won this race with Noir Et Vert in 2006. The mare ran out a comfortable winner when tackling this trip over fences at Sedgefield last month and certainly won't be found wanting from the saddle today, with Edmond Linehan great value for his 5lb claim. Trendelenburg has improved throughout this year (winning three of his four starts) and should figure prominently representing the much-respected Gordon Elliott stable, while Newbury winner Stow is worthy of consideration despite having to shoulder top weight.
There's been a lot to like about Trendelenburg's progress in handicaps this year, and with the Gordon Elliott team firing in winners, he's the one to be with. Catleen looks the chief threat, with Frontier Dancer of some interest back over hurdles.
Full brother to Primrose Time, won twice in chases at 2m and in NH flat race at 2m.
Full brother to Primrose Time, won twice in chases at 2m and in NH flat race at 2m.
Unplaced in both NH starts. Beaten 19l behind Fourth Estate at 16-1 when 9th of 16 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Ayr over 2m (good) earlier this month.
Unplaced in both NH starts. Beaten 19l behind Fourth Estate at 16-1 when 9th of 16 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Ayr over 2m (good) earlier this month.
Half-brother to Crofton Arch, won twice in chases at 2m 1f and 2m 5f.
Half-brother to Crofton Arch, won twice in chases at 2m 1f and 2m 5f.
Placed in a NH flat race from two starts. Finished 17l behind Nodform Richard when fourth of 15 at 12-1 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Kelso over 2m (good to soft) last month.
Placed in a NH flat race from two starts. Finished 17l behind Nodform Richard when fourth of 15 at 12-1 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Kelso over 2m (good to soft) last month.
Half-brother to Roma Road, won in a point to point race at 3m.
Half-brother to Roma Road, won in a point to point race at 3m.
Well beaten at 33-1 behind Dark Glacier when sixth of 10 on his racecourse debut at Ayr over 2m (soft) in February.
Well beaten at 33-1 behind Dark Glacier when sixth of 10 on his racecourse debut at Ayr over 2m (soft) in February.
Half-brother to Circus Maximus, won twice over hurdles at 2m and 2m 4f, in a chase at 3m, in a point to point race at 3m and on the flat at 1m 6f.
Half-brother to Circus Maximus, won twice over hurdles at 2m and 2m 4f, in a chase at 3m, in a point to point race at 3m and on the flat at 1m 6f.
Half-brother to Imperial Toby, won twice at 7f.
Half-brother to Imperial Toby, won twice at 7f.
Dam won twice over hurdles at 2m 1f and 2m 4f and in NH flat race at 2m 1f including a Group 2 race.
Dam won twice over hurdles at 2m 1f and 2m 4f and in NH flat race at 2m 1f including a Group 2 race.
Unplaced in both NH starts. Finished 12l behind Broughtons Star when sixth of 16 at 10-1 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Huntingdon over 1m 6f (good to soft) in November last year.
Unplaced in both NH starts. Finished 12l behind Broughtons Star when sixth of 16 at 10-1 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Huntingdon over 1m 6f (good to soft) in November last year.
Well beaten at 80-1 behind Nodform Richard when last of 15 on her racecourse debut at Kelso over 2m (good to soft) last month.
Well beaten at 80-1 behind Nodform Richard when last of 15 on her racecourse debut at Kelso over 2m (good to soft) last month.
Half-sister to Shining Gale, won four times in chases between 2m 4f and 3m, over hurdles at 2m 2f and in a point to point race at 3m.
Half-sister to Shining Gale, won four times in chases between 2m 4f and 3m, over hurdles at 2m 2f and in a point to point race at 3m.
Half-sister to Coole Avenue, won over hurdles at 2m and in a point to point race at 3m.
Half-sister to Coole Avenue, won over hurdles at 2m and in a point to point race at 3m.
Well beaten at 33-1 behind Find A Key when 12th of 13 on her racecourse debut at Hexham over 2m (good) earlier this month.
Well beaten at 33-1 behind Find A Key when 12th of 13 on her racecourse debut at Hexham over 2m (good) earlier this month.
It could pay to side with VIKING CHIEF on his racecourse debut representing powerful connections. His dam, Diamond Sal, won a Grade 2 event in this sphere and trainer Howard Johnson will him fit enough to do himself justice. Other debutants Harry Handsome and Tear N Turn could be worth a look in the betting market but Dome Run has shown plenty of ability in both starts thus far and rates the biggest threat representing a yard that does particularly well in this type of event.
Dome Run looks the clear pick of those with experience, but he doesn't set the bar very high and this is likely to go the way of a newcomer. Viking Chief and Tear N Turn are likely candidates in that regard, with the former getting the nod.
