Towcester 06 May 2018

Going: Good
 
 
Sunny

Forecast: Sunny
Temperature: 9.5° - 22.6°
Rainfall: none
Wind: 4.6 mph SE

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13:00 Towcester (Class 5) (4YO plus)

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1m 7f 151y

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Nicky Henderson's bumper winner French Crusader got very close to beating the useful Canelo at Doncaster last time and is sure to be on the premises here. However, DOMINATEUR showed plenty of promise on his Southwell debut when tenderly handled by Aidan Coleman and the highly-regarded five-year-old is the type who should do well now jumping obstacles. Daydream Aulmes got off the mark at the third time of asking in a bumper at Doncaster in February and he has to be respected, with Dandolo Du Gite another hurdles recruit to consider.

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13:35 Towcester (Class 5) (4YO plus)

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2m 7f 211y

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James Bowen is an interesting jockey booking aboard Paul Webber's course winner COSMIC DIAMOND and his 3lb allowance allows the hardy mare to compete from a mark just 5lb higher than that impressive course rout in November. Abbey Street has been well held of late but better ground could suit, while Point N Shoot scored impressively in the hands of Tom Buckley at Exeter last month and an 8lb rise may not be enough to stop him being involved once again. Simply Lucky and Pray For A Rainbow are others to consider in a competitive heat.

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14:10 Towcester (Class 4) (5YO plus)

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3m 102y

Winner £5,198 - 6 ran

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Linenhall perhaps sets the standard on his Stratford hurdles victory and his course form here in November gives hope that he should do well in his new discipline with staying looking his forte. However, a chance is taken on KRUGERMAC, who has threatened to be useful over hurdles and a step up in distance for this new jumping challenge may bring out the best in the lightly-raced seven-year-old. Dylanseoghan won well over the larger obstacles at Stratford and can't be dismissed, while course and distance winner Cadeau Du Bresil is 5lb lower in the ratings than when winning that day and could give each-way punters a good run for their money.

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14:40 Towcester (Class 3) (4YO plus)

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2m 3f 34y

Winner £7,083 - 7 ran

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THE SWEENEY fulfilled his promise when stepping out of novice company at Wincanton last time and, despite going up 9lb in the ratings for that victory, should go well once again. Oxford Blu was thought good enough for the Fred Winter at the Cheltenham Festival and has to be respected in blinkers, while Iniciar is interesting having his first run over hurdles since 2016 for leading owners Munir and Souede.

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15:15 Towcester (Class 4) (4YO plus)

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2m 3f 34y

Winner £4,159 - 6 ran

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DOUX PRETENDER has always been well regarded since joining Nicky Henderson but looks to have needed time to develop. His second to Michael's Mount at Doncaster last time was a decent effort and this looks a very smart piece of placement as winning this will enable him to keep his novice hurdle status for the whole of next season. Renwick can improve for the step up in trip on his hurdles debut, while Barley Hill rates best of the remainder.

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15:50 Towcester (Class 3) (5YO plus)

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2m 5f 153y

Winner £8,382 - 7 ran

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Champagne At Tara ran well on his first start since having a wind operation when runner-up at Stratford and must enter calculations lining up off the same mark, but MINELLA SCAMP shades the verdict in receipt of 12lb. Following a tame Warwick performance, he looked back to his usual self when third at Market Rasen last time and a subsequent 1lb drop has given him a big chance. Crown Hill also merits consideration on his return from a break.

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16:25 Towcester (Class 5) (4YO to 6YO)

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1m 7f 151y

Winner £2,274 - 11 ran

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ASK DILLON has already shown that he possesses plenty of ability by winning a Nenagh point-to-point by six lengths in January and, representing a stable that does well in this sphere, he could immediately start to repay connections who forked out 40,000 pounds for him. Shaughnessy has struck the crossbar on both starts thus far and he is likely to be in the shake-up again, while Mill Green and Pleney are others to keep an eye on.

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