Sedgefield 02 November 2017

Going: Good
 
 
Sunny spells

Forecast: Sunny spells
Temperature: 4.4° - 11.2°
Rainfall: none
Wind: 4.6 mph NW

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13:00 Sedgefield (Class 4) (4YO plus)

Brian Ellison Racing Chase (Novices' Limited Handicap)

2m 77y

Winner £3,899 - 8 ran

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CRACKDELOUST ran with credit when last seen at Kelso 158 days ago and it would be a surprise if he couldn't land the odds off what remains a fair mark. Often well backed last season, fresh might be a good time to catch the five-year-old and he can land the odds for his handler who sponsors this opening contest. Volt Face ran well when second at Kempton last time on his return from a six-month break, while Beggar's Wishes was poor when last seen but looked progressive last spring and could bounce back.

2

13:30 Sedgefield (Class 4) (4YO plus)

Sun Bets Novices' Hurdle

2m 5f 34y

Winner £3,798 - 7 ran

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COURT LIABILITY was second to a well-regarded Gordon Elliott purchase in a point-to-point in April before landing what looked an above-average bumper at Fontwell last month. The four-year-old is a half-brother to a 2m4f chase winner and looks poised to appreciate this step up in trip for the Whittington team. Cloth Cap is another who should appreciate this stiffer test and he has the added bonus of prior hurdles experience, while Judge Earle did some strong late work at Wetherby last time when second and could be involved once more.

3

14:05 Sedgefield (Class 3) (4YO plus)

brianellisonracing.co.uk Chase (Novices' Limited Handicap)

3m 2f 59y

Winner £6,498 - 4 ran

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This can go the way of COURT KING, who was unlucky to bump into a couple of improvers at Uttoxeter last time when third and should appreciate this calmer shores. The six-year-old looks a nice type in this sphere (won two of his last three) and could have too much for Quietly, who looked in need of the outing at Carlisle two weeks ago. The Happy Chappy and An Laoch both finished second last time and look vulnerable for win purposes.

4

14:35 Sedgefield (Class 3) (4YO plus)

Newcastle Flooring Handicap Hurdle

3m 3f 9y

Winner £5,380 - 7 ran

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WEST OF THE EDGE ended his last campaign with an impressive win over fences in March and he now looks to exploit a 10lb lower hurdles mark compared to his chase rating. The only worry would be the 235-day break but he did win first time out last season. Sun Cloud is an admirable veteran and he makes plenty of appeal this afternoon, while Beneficial Joe and Moorlands Mist are others to consider at bigger prices.

5

15:10 Sedgefield (Class 2) (5YO plus)

Racing App Sedgefielders Durham National Handicap Chase

3m 5f 48y

Winner £18,768 - 13 ran

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Sue Smith won this race in 2013 with a horse carrying top weight and the Yorkshire-based trainer can repeat the feat once again today with DELUSIONOFGRANDEUR. The son of Mahler won three novice chases last season and he made an encouraging seasonal return over an inadequate trip last month. Richard Newland is another trainer with a good record in this race and Audacious Plan bolted up over hurdles last time out. The eight-year-old is remains well handicapped on the pick of his form and he merits place on the shortlist. Last year's winner Buachaill Alainn is only 1lb higher in the ratings now, while Russian Regent and Washed Ashore warrant consideration for powerful yards.

6

15:40 Sedgefield (Class 4) (3YO plus)

ABF & SSAFA Mares' Handicap Hurdle

2m 3f 188y

Winner £3,249 - 13 ran

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BLACK TULIP has improved her form since turning her attentions to handicap company with a win at Stratford followed by a good second at Aintree back in May. The daughter of Black Sam Bellamy is still relatively lightly raced and looks to have further progression to come on just her sixth start in her career. Miss Spent gained some valuable black type at Kempton last time and is respected back in handicap company, while Sophie Olivia looks one to note making her handicap debut.

7

16:10 Sedgefield (Class 5) (3YO plus)

Laurence Williamson Memorial Handicap Hurdle

2m 178y

Winner £2,599 - 14 ran

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Form Snapshot

BOYTONRATH looks a very interesting contender making her UK debut for Gordon Elliott with Harry Skelton a very eyecatching jockey booking despite being 8lb higher than her Irish rating. Greenworldsolution was disappointing on his last start at Carlisle but could well benefit from a first-time visor, while Pixiepot had some solid form when last seen in the summer of 2016 and could go well on her return to action.

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