Sedgefield 02 December 2016

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Forecast: Mostly Cloudy
Temperature: 3.1° - 8.9°
Rainfall: 0.04mm
Wind: 2.6 mph N

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12:00 Sedgefield (Class 5) (3YO plus)

Wainwright Golden Beer Novices' Handicap Hurdle

2m 178y

Winner £2,924 - 12 ran

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Gunner Lindley would hold obvious claims if coming back to form following a below-par effort at Kelso last time, while Hey Bob shaped with plenty of encouragement when third here recently and remains on a decent mark. However, marginal preference goes the way of Tim Easterby's DANCE AND ROMANCE, still lightly raced and making her handicap debut from a lowly mark.

2

12:30 Sedgefield (Class 4) (4YO plus)

Lancaster Bomber Maiden Hurdle (Betfred Hurdle Series Qualifier)

2m 5f 34y

Winner £3,574 - 8 ran

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Kim Bailey looks to have another interesting recruit on his hands in the shape of THUMB STONE BLUES, an Irish import who won a Kilbeggan bumper across the water and was also placed in a couple of maiden hurdles. He should be good enough to make a winning start on these shores and can see off recent C&D runner-up Shanroe In Milan and Carlisle second Dick Darsie.

3

13:05 Sedgefield (Class 4) (4YO plus)

Brian Ellison Racing Novices' Handicap Chase (Qualifier)

3m 2f 59y

Winner £4,549 - 7 ran

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ON THE ROAD took another step up the ladder when extending his winning run to four at Exeter last month. Evan Williams' charge is actually only 1lb higher now switched to fences and is fancied to maintain his progression with another victory. Darsi Dancer had been in good form prior to disappointing last time, while What A Game might be able to prove best of the rest.

4

13:40 Sedgefield (Class 4) (3YO plus)

Bank's Amber Handicap Hurdle

2m 178y

Winner £3,899 - 8 ran

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Form Snapshot

A lot depends on how much ability Spiculas retains after over two years on the sidelines and, if he does, he looks fairly handicapped on his novice hurdle form. Preference, though, goes to THE CHARACTER, who hasn't looked back since his hurdles debut and has won two on the bounce at Bangor and Musselburgh. He makes his handicap debut now and could well be open to further improvement. Lightening Rod is respected having been dropped 3lb since his last start.

5

14:15 Sedgefield (Class 4) (4YO plus)

Hobgoblin Novices' Handicap Chase

2m 77y

Winner £3,899 - 8 ran

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Horse
Age / Wt / OR
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HALCYON DAYS was thwarted in his bid to land a double when runner-up over 2m1f at Musselburgh last time but lost little in defeat in finishing second behind subsequent winner Thankyou Very Much, who struck again at Leicester on Thursday to frank the form. Distant Rain advertised his well-being when second at Towcester last month and commands respect while 5lb ahead of the assessor. Yourholidayisover is also well in, despite racing from out of the handicap.

6

14:50 Sedgefield (Class 4) (4YO plus)

Jennings Cumberland 'Hands And Heels' 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (Cond/Amat)

2m 3f 188y

Winner £4,224 - 5 ran

No.
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Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

Donald McCain landed this last year and looks to hold the ace in the pack once more with DERINTOHER YANK fancied to defy top weight and complete a hat-trick. He has conditions to suit once more and a 3lb rise for his most recent success looks fairly lenient. Kim Bailey does well at the North East venue so any market support for course winner Royal Supremo needs to be noted, while Justforjames is a consistent type and one to keep an eye on now making his debut for Micky Hammond.

7

15:25 Sedgefield (Class 6) (4YO to 6YO)

Marston's Pedigree Standard Open NH Flat Race

2m 178y

Winner £1,560 - 9 ran

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Horse
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Form Snapshot

Haighall is related to plenty of winners and has to be respected coming from the Trevor Hemmings camp with Brian Hughes booked to do the steering, while Dear Sire confirmed his ability with an excellent second here last month behind a potentially smart victor. Neil Mulholland is a rare visitor here but rarely leaves without a winner and BELLAMY is an interesting recruit to his promising stable. The point-to-point winner cost connections 25,000 euros at the sales two years ago and is expected to make a fast start to life under Rules given his useful pedigree.

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