Towcester 15 December 2011
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Yet to place in five starts. Third of 6 behind Real Treasure beaten 16l at 150-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Fontwell over 2m 6f (soft) earlier this month.
Yet to place in five starts. Third of 6 behind Real Treasure beaten 16l at 150-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Fontwell over 2m 6f (soft) earlier this month.
Placed in a hurdle race from six starts. Well beaten at 9-2 behind Master Overseer when seventh of 13 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Chepstow over 3m (heavy) last month.
Placed in a hurdle race from six starts. Well beaten at 9-2 behind Master Overseer when seventh of 13 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Chepstow over 3m (heavy) last month.
A winner of a chase at 2m 6f on good ground. Well beaten at 4-1 behind Sarika when sixth of 11 on his latest outing in a chase at Exeter over 3m (good to soft) earlier this month.
A winner of a chase at 2m 6f on good ground. Well beaten at 4-1 behind Sarika when sixth of 11 on his latest outing in a chase at Exeter over 3m (good to soft) earlier this month.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 4f on soft and heavy ground. Finished 18l behind Valley View when sixth of 13 at 12-1 on his chase debut here over 2m 3f (good) last month.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 4f on soft and heavy ground. Finished 18l behind Valley View when sixth of 13 at 12-1 on his chase debut here over 2m 3f (good) last month.
Placed in a hurdle race and three chases from 11 starts. Third of 11 behind Sarika beaten 17l at 9-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Exeter over 3m (good to soft) earlier this month.
Placed in a hurdle race and three chases from 11 starts. Third of 11 behind Sarika beaten 17l at 9-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Exeter over 3m (good to soft) earlier this month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 3f on good to soft ground, but that win was over three years ago. Finished 19l behind Mylord Collonges when fourth of 11 at 9-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Wincanton over 2m 5f (good to soft) earlier this month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 3f on good to soft ground, but that win was over three years ago. Finished 19l behind Mylord Collonges when fourth of 11 at 9-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Wincanton over 2m 5f (good to soft) earlier this month.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 6f and 3m on good to firm and good ground. Beaten a neck by Spot The Ball when second of 7 at 13-2 on his latest outing in a chase over this course and distance (good) last month.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 6f and 3m on good to firm and good ground. Beaten a neck by Spot The Ball when second of 7 at 13-2 on his latest outing in a chase over this course and distance (good) last month.
Yet to place in four starts. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Rose Of The Moon when seventh of 14 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Uttoxeter over 3m (good to soft) last month.
Yet to place in four starts. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Rose Of The Moon when seventh of 14 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Uttoxeter over 3m (good to soft) last month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 6f on good to soft ground. Unseated rider when 5-1 at Hereford over 3m 1f (good to soft) in a chase won by Glebehall Bay last month on his chase debut.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 6f on good to soft ground. Unseated rider when 5-1 at Hereford over 3m 1f (good to soft) in a chase won by Glebehall Bay last month on his chase debut.
Placed in a chase from ten starts. Well beaten at 28-1 behind Sarika when fourth of 11 on her latest outing in a chase at Exeter over 3m (good to soft) earlier this month.
Placed in a chase from ten starts. Well beaten at 28-1 behind Sarika when fourth of 11 on her latest outing in a chase at Exeter over 3m (good to soft) earlier this month.
Placed in four hurdle races and a chase from 18 NH starts. Beaten 2l by Bertenbar when second of 6 at 7-2 on his chase debut here over 2m 3f (good) last month.
Placed in four hurdle races and a chase from 18 NH starts. Beaten 2l by Bertenbar when second of 6 at 7-2 on his chase debut here over 2m 3f (good) last month.
Unplaced in all nine starts. Pulled up 5 out when 100-1 at Hereford over 3m 1f (good to soft) in a chase won by Glebehall Bay last month on his latest outing.
Unplaced in all nine starts. Pulled up 5 out when 100-1 at Hereford over 3m 1f (good to soft) in a chase won by Glebehall Bay last month on his latest outing.
On more than one occasion this year, SAFE INVESTMENT has proved exactly that and, when a close-up second in a conditional jockeys' handicap chase here in November, the seven-year-old indicated there could be another big run up his sleeve. He has received a 5lb hike in the ratings for that effort but the talented David Bass takes off a useful 3lb in the saddle and Lawney Hill's charge is taken to go one better. Pingaro De La Vire boasts winning C&D form and is another for the shortlist, along with the improving Grand Article.
Smokey George went well for a long way on his chase bow here last month and should be a lot sharper now. He gets the nod over Ballyegan, who can confirm recent Exeter form with a couple of these, and Lawney Hill's Safe Investment.
Yet to place in four starts. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Favoured Nation when sixth of 8 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Folkestone over 2m 1f (good) last month.
Yet to place in four starts. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Favoured Nation when sixth of 8 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Folkestone over 2m 1f (good) last month.
Unplaced in all five starts. Well beaten at 200-1 behind Tetlami when eighth of 12 on his hurdling debut at Sandown over 2m (good to soft) earlier this month.
Unplaced in all five starts. Well beaten at 200-1 behind Tetlami when eighth of 12 on his hurdling debut at Sandown over 2m (good to soft) earlier this month.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m on good ground. Beaten 5l by Bin End when second of 10 at 6-5fav on his hurdling debut at Leicester over 2m (good) last month.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m on good ground. Beaten 5l by Bin End when second of 10 at 6-5fav on his hurdling debut at Leicester over 2m (good) last month.
A winner of a NH flat race at 1m 6f on good ground. Third of 14 behind Moorland Sunset beaten 13l at 15-8 on his hurdling debut at Exeter over 2m 1f (soft) earlier this month.
A winner of a NH flat race at 1m 6f on good ground. Third of 14 behind Moorland Sunset beaten 13l at 15-8 on his hurdling debut at Exeter over 2m 1f (soft) earlier this month.
Unplaced in both NH starts. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Ifyouletmefinish when 9th of 15 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Uttoxeter over 2m (good) in October.
Unplaced in both NH starts. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Ifyouletmefinish when 9th of 15 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Uttoxeter over 2m (good) in October.
Placed in two hurdle races from eight starts. Beaten 2 1/2l by Adrenalin Flight when second of 4 at 7-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Wincanton over 2m (good) in October.
Placed in two hurdle races from eight starts. Beaten 2 1/2l by Adrenalin Flight when second of 4 at 7-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Wincanton over 2m (good) in October.
Placed in a hurdle race from four starts. Third of 8 behind Financial Climate beaten 1 3/4l at 11-1 on his hurdling debut at Fontwell over 2m 4f (good to soft) last month.
Placed in a hurdle race from four starts. Third of 8 behind Financial Climate beaten 1 3/4l at 11-1 on his hurdling debut at Fontwell over 2m 4f (good to soft) last month.
Unplaced in both NH starts. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Darlan when fourth of 7 on his hurdling debut at Kempton over 2m (good) last month.
Unplaced in both NH starts. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Darlan when fourth of 7 on his hurdling debut at Kempton over 2m (good) last month.
Placed in two hurdle races from four starts. Third of 11 behind Alla Svelta beaten a distance at 2-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Newton Abbot over 2m 1f (good to soft) in March.
Placed in two hurdle races from four starts. Third of 11 behind Alla Svelta beaten a distance at 2-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Newton Abbot over 2m 1f (good to soft) in March.
Unplaced in all three starts. Beaten 14l behind Ace Fighter Pilot at 66-1 when eighth of 13 on his latest outing in a NH flat race here over 2m (good) last month.
Unplaced in all three starts. Beaten 14l behind Ace Fighter Pilot at 66-1 when eighth of 13 on his latest outing in a NH flat race here over 2m (good) last month.
Placed in a hurdle race from three NH starts. Well beaten at 15-2 behind Fox Appeal when 12th of 13 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Fontwell over 2m 4f (soft) last month.
Placed in a hurdle race from three NH starts. Well beaten at 15-2 behind Fox Appeal when 12th of 13 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Fontwell over 2m 4f (soft) last month.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m on good ground. Well beaten at 33-1 behind So Fine when eighth of 17 on his hurdling debut at Warwick over 2m 5f (good) last month.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m on good ground. Well beaten at 33-1 behind So Fine when eighth of 17 on his hurdling debut at Warwick over 2m 5f (good) last month.
Half-brother to Well Saved, won over hurdles at 3m and in a chase at 2m 4f. Beaten a head by Savant Bleu when second of 12 at 5-2fav on his racecourse debut at Worcester over 2m (good) in May.
Half-brother to Well Saved, won over hurdles at 3m and in a chase at 2m 4f. Beaten a head by Savant Bleu when second of 12 at 5-2fav on his racecourse debut at Worcester over 2m (good) in May.
Unplaced in both NH starts. Well beaten at 125-1 behind Trip The Light when 11th of 14 on his hurdling debut at Plumpton over 2m (soft) earlier this month.
Unplaced in both NH starts. Well beaten at 125-1 behind Trip The Light when 11th of 14 on his hurdling debut at Plumpton over 2m (soft) earlier this month.
Finished 2 3/4l behind Art Scholar when fifth of 12 at 6-4fav on his latest outing at Wolverhampton over 1m 4f in October. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with W R Swinburn.
Finished 2 3/4l behind Art Scholar when fifth of 12 at 6-4fav on his latest outing at Wolverhampton over 1m 4f in October. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with W R Swinburn.
Dam won over hurdles at 2m 5f and in a chase at 3m. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Swincombe Flame when 11th of 14 on her racecourse debut at Warwick over 2m (heavy) in February.
Dam won over hurdles at 2m 5f and in a chase at 3m. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Swincombe Flame when 11th of 14 on her racecourse debut at Warwick over 2m (heavy) in February.
In an intriguing maiden hurdle, CLOSE HOUSE gets the nod. The David Pipe charge gave a good account of himself when third over timber earlier this month and, having finished within four lengths of the exciting Montbazon at Doncaster in March, he is expected to go very close in this. Sunglasses is the obvious danger to the selection having ran with promise in a Worcester bumper earlier this year but while he is likely to know his task, he may just be in need of the run. Castletown Bridge is another to consider closely.
Close House should appreciate this stiff track and is taken to get off the mark over hurdles at the second attempt. Castletown Bridge and Frizzo should have more to come and are a couple of obvious dangers in what looks a strong maiden hurdle for the track.
He has won a hurdle race and three chases from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to heavy. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Monbeg Dude when seventh of 11 on his latest outing in a chase at Lingfield over 3m (good) last month.
He has won a hurdle race and three chases from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to heavy. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Monbeg Dude when seventh of 11 on his latest outing in a chase at Lingfield over 3m (good) last month.
Placed in a hurdle race from six starts. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Bless The Wings when 9th of 15 on his chase debut at Exeter over 2m 3f (good to soft) last month.
Placed in a hurdle race from six starts. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Bless The Wings when 9th of 15 on his chase debut at Exeter over 2m 3f (good to soft) last month.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m on heavy ground. Pulled up 2 out when 4-1 at Market Rasen over 3m 1f (good to soft) in a chase won by No Principles earlier this month on his chase debut.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m on heavy ground. Pulled up 2 out when 4-1 at Market Rasen over 3m 1f (good to soft) in a chase won by No Principles earlier this month on his chase debut.
Placed in three hurdle races and two chases from eight starts. Third of 8 behind Educated Evans beaten 33l at 9-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Newbury over 2m 2f (good) last month.
Placed in three hurdle races and two chases from eight starts. Third of 8 behind Educated Evans beaten 33l at 9-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Newbury over 2m 2f (good) last month.
Placed in a hurdle race and a chase from 11 starts. Unseated rider when 4-1 at Huntingdon over 2m 4f (good) in a chase won by Mayolynn last month on his latest outing.
Placed in a hurdle race and a chase from 11 starts. Unseated rider when 4-1 at Huntingdon over 2m 4f (good) in a chase won by Mayolynn last month on his latest outing.
A winner of a NH flat race at 1m 6f on good ground, but that win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 7-2 behind Investment Affair when fourth of 5 on his latest outing in a chase at Fakenham over 2m 5f (good) last month.
A winner of a NH flat race at 1m 6f on good ground, but that win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 7-2 behind Investment Affair when fourth of 5 on his latest outing in a chase at Fakenham over 2m 5f (good) last month.
He has won a hurdle race and three chases from 2m 4f to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to heavy, but last win was over three years ago. Pulled up 3 out when 10-3 at Kempton over 3m (good) in a chase won by Back Exit in April last year on his latest outing.
He has won a hurdle race and three chases from 2m 4f to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to heavy, but last win was over three years ago. Pulled up 3 out when 10-3 at Kempton over 3m (good) in a chase won by Back Exit in April last year on his latest outing.
Successful in two chases at 2m 3f and 3m on good and soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Pingaro De La Vire when sixth of 7 on his latest outing in a chase here over 2m 6f (good) last month.
Successful in two chases at 2m 3f and 3m on good and soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Pingaro De La Vire when sixth of 7 on his latest outing in a chase here over 2m 6f (good) last month.
Despite having shown signs of promise so far, Silver Roque remains a maiden after eight starts and would appear to need respite from the handicapper. For that reason, THE LAODICEAN is preferred now eased 5lb in the ratings. The Caroline Bailey charge wasn't disgraced here in early November when a game runner-up and the extra three furlongs is taken to do the trick. Mr Ironman appears to have it all to do at the weights despite having winning C&D form in the book, while Deputy Dog arrives with genuine claims for the Jonjo O'Neill yard.
Silver Roque was set plenty to do after an early error last time, and he's given a chance to confirm the promise of his chase debut. Deputy Dog and The Laodicean are capable of going well, but neither are entirely convincing in terms of jumping.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m 4f on good to firm and soft ground. Third of 7 behind Best Served Cold beaten 5l at 4-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Wexford over 3m (soft) in October. Having his first run for a new stable today.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m 4f on good to firm and soft ground. Third of 7 behind Best Served Cold beaten 5l at 4-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Wexford over 3m (soft) in October. Having his first run for a new stable today.
A winner at 12-1 in a hurdle race at Ascot over 2m 6f (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Deireadh Re by 1 3/4l.
A winner at 12-1 in a hurdle race at Ascot over 2m 6f (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Deireadh Re by 1 3/4l.
Unplaced in both NH starts. Well beaten at 28-1 behind Rival D'estruval when sixth of 9 on his hurdling debut at Cartmel over 2m 6f (good) in May.
Unplaced in both NH starts. Well beaten at 28-1 behind Rival D'estruval when sixth of 9 on his hurdling debut at Cartmel over 2m 6f (good) in May.
Unplaced in all four starts. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Mush Mir when fourth of 5 on his hurdling debut at Fakenham over 2m 4f (good) in October.
Unplaced in all four starts. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Mush Mir when fourth of 5 on his hurdling debut at Fakenham over 2m 4f (good) in October.
Placed in a NH flat race from two starts. Beaten 20l behind So Fine at 16-1 when seventh of 17 on his hurdling debut at Warwick over 2m 5f (good) last month.
Placed in a NH flat race from two starts. Beaten 20l behind So Fine at 16-1 when seventh of 17 on his hurdling debut at Warwick over 2m 5f (good) last month.
Placed in a hurdle race from two starts. Third of 10 behind Lovcen beaten 37l at 125-1 on his hurdling debut over this course and distance (good) last month.
Placed in a hurdle race from two starts. Third of 10 behind Lovcen beaten 37l at 125-1 on his hurdling debut over this course and distance (good) last month.
Placed in a NH flat race from two starts. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Lovcen when seventh of 10 on his hurdling debut over this course and distance (good) last month.
Placed in a NH flat race from two starts. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Lovcen when seventh of 10 on his hurdling debut over this course and distance (good) last month.
Successful in two NH flat races at 2m and 2m 1f on good ground, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 6-1 behind Rose Of The Moon when 9th of 14 on his hurdling debut at Uttoxeter over 3m (good to soft) last month.
Successful in two NH flat races at 2m and 2m 1f on good ground, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 6-1 behind Rose Of The Moon when 9th of 14 on his hurdling debut at Uttoxeter over 3m (good to soft) last month.
Well beaten at 16-1 behind Fin Vin De Leu when fourth of 8 on his racecourse debut at Taunton over 2m 7f (good to soft) in March.
Well beaten at 16-1 behind Fin Vin De Leu when fourth of 8 on his racecourse debut at Taunton over 2m 7f (good to soft) in March.
Placed in a NH flat race from three starts. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Highland Lodge when sixth of 13 on his hurdling debut at Exeter over 2m 5f (good to soft) last month.
Placed in a NH flat race from three starts. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Highland Lodge when sixth of 13 on his hurdling debut at Exeter over 2m 5f (good to soft) last month.
Half-brother to Harringay, won three times over hurdles at 2m 3f and 2m 5f, in NH flat race at 2m and in a chase at 2m 4f.
Half-brother to Harringay, won three times over hurdles at 2m 3f and 2m 5f, in NH flat race at 2m and in a chase at 2m 4f.
Placed in a hurdle race from two starts (latest flat win was in June). Well beaten at 4-1 behind Financial Climate when fifth of 8 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fontwell over 2m 4f (good to soft) last month.
Placed in a hurdle race from two starts (latest flat win was in June). Well beaten at 4-1 behind Financial Climate when fifth of 8 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fontwell over 2m 4f (good to soft) last month.
Well beaten at 50-1 behind Spirit Is Needed when last of 6 on his racecourse debut at Bangor over 2m 4f (good) in August.
Well beaten at 50-1 behind Spirit Is Needed when last of 6 on his racecourse debut at Bangor over 2m 4f (good) in August.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m 2f on good to firm ground. Third of 5 behind Ballyclough beaten 2 1/4l at 3-1 on his hurdling debut at Folkestone over 2m 1f (good) last month.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m 2f on good to firm ground. Third of 5 behind Ballyclough beaten 2 1/4l at 3-1 on his hurdling debut at Folkestone over 2m 1f (good) last month.
Unplaced in both NH starts. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Rose Of The Moon when 11th of 14 on his hurdling debut at Uttoxeter over 3m (good to soft) last month.
Unplaced in both NH starts. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Rose Of The Moon when 11th of 14 on his hurdling debut at Uttoxeter over 3m (good to soft) last month.
Unplaced in both NH starts. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Population when last of 14 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Ascot over 2m (good) last month.
Unplaced in both NH starts. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Population when last of 14 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Ascot over 2m (good) last month.
The form of VALID REASON's Ascot success was franked at Cheltenham last weekend, albeit in fortuitous circumstances, when the Paul Nicholls-trained Deireadh Re benefitted from a final-flight blunder from Sea Of Thunder. The Dean Ivory inmate shouldn't be phased by any cut in the ground and has already proved he has what it takes to serve it up to one of Nicky Henderson's. Tony Dinozzo represents the Lambourn-based handler this time around and, with AP McCoy in the saddle, he shouldn't be overlooked on his hurdling debut. Porgym is rated 81 on the Flat and makes the most appeal of the others.
Minella Humour and Valid Reason set the standard and look sure to go close, the former expected to relish the demands of this stiff track and given the nod to make a winning start for his new connections. Tony Dinozzo is another who will find this test more suitable and is also worth considering.
She has won a hurdle race and two chases from 2m 3f to 2m 6f on good to soft and heavy ground, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 1l by Kaybeew when second of 5 at 2-1fav on her latest outing in a chase at Ffos Las over 3m (soft) last month.
She has won a hurdle race and two chases from 2m 3f to 2m 6f on good to soft and heavy ground, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 1l by Kaybeew when second of 5 at 2-1fav on her latest outing in a chase at Ffos Las over 3m (soft) last month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 3m on good ground. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Old Wigmore when fourth of 7 on his latest outing in a chase at Exeter over 3m (good to soft) last month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 3m on good ground. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Old Wigmore when fourth of 7 on his latest outing in a chase at Exeter over 3m (good to soft) last month.
Successful in a NH flat race and a chase at 2m 2f and 3m 1f on good to firm and good to soft ground. Fell 2 out when 17-2 at Wincanton over 3m 1f (good to soft) in a chase won by Master Cobbler earlier this month on his latest outing.
Successful in a NH flat race and a chase at 2m 2f and 3m 1f on good to firm and good to soft ground. Fell 2 out when 17-2 at Wincanton over 3m 1f (good to soft) in a chase won by Master Cobbler earlier this month on his latest outing.
He has won four chases from 2m 3f to 3m 6f on good and good to soft ground. Well beaten at 7-1 behind Dennis The Legend when sixth of 8 on his latest outing in a chase over this course and distance (good to firm) in May.
He has won four chases from 2m 3f to 3m 6f on good and good to soft ground. Well beaten at 7-1 behind Dennis The Legend when sixth of 8 on his latest outing in a chase over this course and distance (good to firm) in May.
Placed in two hurdle races from six starts. Fell at the 10th when 20-1 at Newbury over 2m 6f (good) in a chase won by Roalco De Farges last month on his chase debut.
Placed in two hurdle races from six starts. Fell at the 10th when 20-1 at Newbury over 2m 6f (good) in a chase won by Roalco De Farges last month on his chase debut.
A winner of a hurdle race at 3m 2f on soft ground, but that win was over two years ago. Beaten 2l by Digger Gets Lucky when second of 7 at 9-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Wincanton over 3m 3f (good to soft) last month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 3m 2f on soft ground, but that win was over two years ago. Beaten 2l by Digger Gets Lucky when second of 7 at 9-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Wincanton over 3m 3f (good to soft) last month.
Winner of four hurdle races and a NH flat race from 1m 2f to 2m on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Well beaten at 15-2 behind Autumm Spirit when seventh of 9 on his latest outing in a chase at Leicester over 2m (good to firm) in March.
Winner of four hurdle races and a NH flat race from 1m 2f to 2m on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Well beaten at 15-2 behind Autumm Spirit when seventh of 9 on his latest outing in a chase at Leicester over 2m (good to firm) in March.
RATE OF KNOTS looked in need of a step up in trip at Ffos Las when runner-up on her seasonal reappearance last month and, now granted exactly that, the Jonjo O'Neill charge would appear well handicapped off this 2lb higher mark. Ammunition represents the in-form Nigel Twiston-Davies yard and, despite a recent C&D flop, the veteran chaser looks back down to a workable mark and could go close. Picture In The Sky and Upham Atom are also of interest.
Rate of Knots and Upham Atom make most appeal to fight out the finish, the former marginally preferred.
Successful in two chases at 2m on soft and heavy ground, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 6-1 behind Qualitee when fourth of 7 on his latest outing in a chase at Uttoxeter over 2m (good to soft) last month.
Successful in two chases at 2m on soft and heavy ground, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 6-1 behind Qualitee when fourth of 7 on his latest outing in a chase at Uttoxeter over 2m (good to soft) last month.
He has won three chases from 2m to 2m 4f on good to soft and heavy ground. Pulled up at the last when 14-1 at Southwell over 3m (good) in a chase won by Cardigan Island last month on his latest outing.
He has won three chases from 2m to 2m 4f on good to soft and heavy ground. Pulled up at the last when 14-1 at Southwell over 3m (good) in a chase won by Cardigan Island last month on his latest outing.
He has won a hurdle race and two chases at 2m on good to firm and soft ground. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Valley View when 9th of 13 on his latest outing in a chase here over 2m 3f (good) last month.
He has won a hurdle race and two chases at 2m on good to firm and soft ground. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Valley View when 9th of 13 on his latest outing in a chase here over 2m 3f (good) last month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 2f on heavy ground, but that win was over five years ago. Well beaten at 9-2 behind Sablazo when fifth of 7 on his latest outing in a chase at Fontwell over 2m 2f (good to soft) last month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 2f on heavy ground, but that win was over five years ago. Well beaten at 9-2 behind Sablazo when fifth of 7 on his latest outing in a chase at Fontwell over 2m 2f (good to soft) last month.
He has won three chases at 2m on good and good to soft ground. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Derwen Pryde when sixth of 8 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ludlow over 3m (good) last month.
He has won three chases at 2m on good and good to soft ground. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Derwen Pryde when sixth of 8 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ludlow over 3m (good) last month.
He has won four chases from 2m to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to heavy, but last win was over two years ago. Pulled up 4 out when 150-1 at Folkestone over 2m 6f (good) in a hurdle race won by Storm Survivor last month on his latest outing.
He has won four chases from 2m to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to heavy, but last win was over two years ago. Pulled up 4 out when 150-1 at Folkestone over 2m 6f (good) in a hurdle race won by Storm Survivor last month on his latest outing.
Winner of five chases from 2m to 2m 3f on good to soft and soft ground. Pulled up 3 out when 12-1 at Hereford over 2m 3f (soft) in a chase won by Alpha Way earlier this month on his latest outing.
Winner of five chases from 2m to 2m 3f on good to soft and soft ground. Pulled up 3 out when 12-1 at Hereford over 2m 3f (soft) in a chase won by Alpha Way earlier this month on his latest outing.
She has won two hurdle races and a chase from 2m to 2m 3f on ground varying from good to soft. Third of 5 behind Reblis beaten 10l at 10-3 on her latest outing in a chase at Folkestone over 3m 1f (good to firm) last month.
She has won two hurdle races and a chase from 2m to 2m 3f on ground varying from good to soft. Third of 5 behind Reblis beaten 10l at 10-3 on her latest outing in a chase at Folkestone over 3m 1f (good to firm) last month.
Placed in four chases from 12 starts. Pulled up 4 out when 5-1 here over 2m 6f (good) in a chase won by Spot The Ball last month on his latest outing.
Placed in four chases from 12 starts. Pulled up 4 out when 5-1 here over 2m 6f (good) in a chase won by Spot The Ball last month on his latest outing.
The handicapper appears to have given ROMNEY MARSH a chance having been dropped her 3lb in the ratings and, while quicker ground looks to suit most, she has run well on softened ground in the past and should be up to landing this prize. Winning distance form is another positive for the Rebecca Curtis charge, who has being plying his trade over further in the recent times, but Shelomoh sets a good form standard and shouldn't be overlooked, along with Meneur, who has threatened a big performance.
All of these have something to prove but at least Guns of Love has had excuses of late and will find these conditions ideal. Devils River and Meneur can fill the places.
Half-sister to Easter Legend, won three times in chases between 2m 4f and 2m 6f and twice over hurdles at 2m 3f and 2m 6f. Finished 5l behind Bonne Fee when fourth of 15 at 6-1 on her racecourse debut at Hereford over 2m 1f (good to soft) last month.
Half-sister to Easter Legend, won three times in chases between 2m 4f and 2m 6f and twice over hurdles at 2m 3f and 2m 6f. Finished 5l behind Bonne Fee when fourth of 15 at 6-1 on her racecourse debut at Hereford over 2m 1f (good to soft) last month.
Placed in a NH flat race from two starts. Well beaten at 6-1 behind Golanbrook when 18th of 25 on her latest outing in a NH flat race at Punchestown over 2m 2f (good) in May. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with John E Kiely in Ireland.
Placed in a NH flat race from two starts. Well beaten at 6-1 behind Golanbrook when 18th of 25 on her latest outing in a NH flat race at Punchestown over 2m 2f (good) in May. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with John E Kiely in Ireland.
Placed in a NH flat race from three starts. Finished 18l behind Midnight Minx when fourth of 6 at 11-1 on her latest outing in a NH flat race at Folkestone over 2m 1f (good) last month. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with M J McGrath.
Placed in a NH flat race from three starts. Finished 18l behind Midnight Minx when fourth of 6 at 11-1 on her latest outing in a NH flat race at Folkestone over 2m 1f (good) last month. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with M J McGrath.
Placed in a NH flat race from two starts. Third of 8 behind Scholastica beaten 10l at 9-1 on her latest outing in a NH flat race at Bangor over 2m 1f (good to soft) last month.
Placed in a NH flat race from two starts. Third of 8 behind Scholastica beaten 10l at 9-1 on her latest outing in a NH flat race at Bangor over 2m 1f (good to soft) last month.
Half-sister to Mighty Monty, won over hurdles at 2m 4f.
Half-sister to Mighty Monty, won over hurdles at 2m 4f.
Placed in a NH flat race from three starts. Finished 7l behind Bonne Fee when fifth of 15 at 18-1 on her latest outing in a maiden NH flat race at Hereford over 2m 1f (good to soft) last month.
Placed in a NH flat race from three starts. Finished 7l behind Bonne Fee when fifth of 15 at 18-1 on her latest outing in a maiden NH flat race at Hereford over 2m 1f (good to soft) last month.
Half-sister to Desertmore Valley, won in a point to point race at 3m.
Half-sister to Desertmore Valley, won in a point to point race at 3m.
Placed in a NH flat race from three starts. Beaten 12l by Bach To Front when second of 8 at 5-1 on her latest outing in a maiden NH flat race at Plumpton over 2m 2f (good to firm) in March.
Placed in a NH flat race from three starts. Beaten 12l by Bach To Front when second of 8 at 5-1 on her latest outing in a maiden NH flat race at Plumpton over 2m 2f (good to firm) in March.
Placed in a NH flat race from three starts. Finished 13l behind Favoured Nation when fourth of 8 at 18-1 on her latest outing in a NH flat race at Folkestone over 2m 1f (good) last month.
Placed in a NH flat race from three starts. Finished 13l behind Favoured Nation when fourth of 8 at 18-1 on her latest outing in a NH flat race at Folkestone over 2m 1f (good) last month.
Half-sister to Letterman, won six times in point to point races at 3m, twice over hurdles at 2m 4f and in a chase at 2m 6f. Finished 11l behind Scholastica when fourth of 8 at 7-1 on her racecourse debut at Bangor over 2m 1f (good to soft) last month.
Half-sister to Letterman, won six times in point to point races at 3m, twice over hurdles at 2m 4f and in a chase at 2m 6f. Finished 11l behind Scholastica when fourth of 8 at 7-1 on her racecourse debut at Bangor over 2m 1f (good to soft) last month.
Half-sister to Lexi's Hero, won three times at 5f and 6f. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with Chloe Roddick.
Half-sister to Lexi's Hero, won three times at 5f and 6f. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with Chloe Roddick.
Half-sister to Stagecoach Ruby, won twice at 7f and 1m 2f. Well beaten at 28-1 behind Call Me A Star when 9th of 18 on her racecourse debut at Wetherby over 2m (good to soft) last month.
Half-sister to Stagecoach Ruby, won twice at 7f and 1m 2f. Well beaten at 28-1 behind Call Me A Star when 9th of 18 on her racecourse debut at Wetherby over 2m (good to soft) last month.
Unplaced in both NH starts. Third of 6 behind Midnight Minx beaten 15l at 66-1 on her latest outing in a NH flat race at Folkestone over 2m 1f (good) last month.
Unplaced in both NH starts. Third of 6 behind Midnight Minx beaten 15l at 66-1 on her latest outing in a NH flat race at Folkestone over 2m 1f (good) last month.
Dam won five times over the flat between 1m 1f and 2m 1f and three times over hurdles between 2m 2f and 2m 4f.
Dam won five times over the flat between 1m 1f and 2m 1f and three times over hurdles between 2m 2f and 2m 4f.
Dam unraced. Beaten 3 1/2l by Tara Rose when second of 11 at 16-1 on her racecourse debut at Worcester over 2m (good to firm) in June.
Dam unraced. Beaten 3 1/2l by Tara Rose when second of 11 at 16-1 on her racecourse debut at Worcester over 2m (good to firm) in June.
A typically competitive bumper closes the card and if the market vibes are positive for the Nicky Henderson newcomer, Kerensa, the mare might be worth following on her debut. Preference, however, is for experience and EASTER DANCER is expected to go well for Emma Lavelle. The filly shaped with promise on her Hereford debut over 2m1f last month and, in surrendering third on the line, she hinted that a drop in trip would be ideal. Point-to-point winner Toto Corde Meo is another to consider closely.
Easter Dancer sets the standard of those with experience, but given Nicky Henderson's superb record in this type of event Kerensa is fancied to make a winning debut with Tony McCoy booked to ride. Toto Corde Meo and Generous Beauty are another couple of interesting newcomers to keep an eye on, the former a maiden point winner in May.
