Towcester 18 April 2011
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A winner of a NH flat race at 2m on soft ground. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Super Directa when fourth of 14 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Chepstow over 2m 4f (soft) earlier this month.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m on soft ground. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Super Directa when fourth of 14 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Chepstow over 2m 4f (soft) earlier this month.
Unplaced in all 19 starts. Well beaten at 12-1 behind Boosha when fifth of 16 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Stratford over 2m 6f (good) earlier this month.
Unplaced in all 19 starts. Well beaten at 12-1 behind Boosha when fifth of 16 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Stratford over 2m 6f (good) earlier this month.
He has won two hurdle races and a chase from 2m to 2m 3f on good to firm and heavy ground. Well beaten at 9-1 behind Lupita when 12th of 13 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Exeter over 2m 1f (good to soft) last month.
He has won two hurdle races and a chase from 2m to 2m 3f on good to firm and heavy ground. Well beaten at 9-1 behind Lupita when 12th of 13 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Exeter over 2m 1f (good to soft) last month.
Placed in two hurdle races and two NH flat races from 11 starts. Pulled up 3 out when 28-1 at Hereford over 3m 2f (good) in a hurdle race won by Bernard earlier this month on her latest outing.
Placed in two hurdle races and two NH flat races from 11 starts. Pulled up 3 out when 28-1 at Hereford over 3m 2f (good) in a hurdle race won by Bernard earlier this month on her latest outing.
Unplaced in all six starts. Third of 7 behind Mister Chancer beaten a distance at 20-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Hereford over 2m 4f (good) last month.
Unplaced in all six starts. Third of 7 behind Mister Chancer beaten a distance at 20-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Hereford over 2m 4f (good) last month.
Placed in two hurdle races from 11 starts. Brought down when 11-2 here over 2m (good) in a hurdle race won by Meridiem last month on his latest outing.
Placed in two hurdle races from 11 starts. Brought down when 11-2 here over 2m (good) in a hurdle race won by Meridiem last month on his latest outing.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 4f on good to soft ground. Pulled up 3 out when 9-1 at Chepstow over 2m 4f (soft) in a hurdle race won by E Street Boy earlier this month on his latest outing.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 4f on good to soft ground. Pulled up 3 out when 9-1 at Chepstow over 2m 4f (soft) in a hurdle race won by E Street Boy earlier this month on his latest outing.
Successful in two hurdle races at 3m on good and good to soft ground. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Bernard when fifth of 17 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Hereford over 3m 2f (good) earlier this month.
Successful in two hurdle races at 3m on good and good to soft ground. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Bernard when fifth of 17 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Hereford over 3m 2f (good) earlier this month.
Unplaced in all six starts. Pulled up at the last when 28-1 at Warwick over 2m 3f (soft) in a hurdle race won by Eastwell Smiles in December last year on her latest outing.
Unplaced in all six starts. Pulled up at the last when 28-1 at Warwick over 2m 3f (soft) in a hurdle race won by Eastwell Smiles in December last year on her latest outing.
Yet to place in eight starts. Finished 14l behind Edgebury when sixth of 8 at 16-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m (good to firm) earlier this month.
Yet to place in eight starts. Finished 14l behind Edgebury when sixth of 8 at 16-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m (good to firm) earlier this month.
Yet to place in seven starts over hurdles. Refused to race when 20-1 at Southwell over 3m (good) in a hurdle race won by Reefer Beefer last month on her latest NH outing.
Yet to place in seven starts over hurdles. Refused to race when 20-1 at Southwell over 3m (good) in a hurdle race won by Reefer Beefer last month on her latest NH outing.
Yet to place in nine starts. Pulled up 3 out when 100-1 at Ludlow over 3m (good to soft) in a hurdle race won by Little Shilling in November '08 on his latest outing.
Yet to place in nine starts. Pulled up 3 out when 100-1 at Ludlow over 3m (good to soft) in a hurdle race won by Little Shilling in November '08 on his latest outing.
DEEJAN was too keen for her own good when fourth at Chepstow last month but that performance suggested she will be winning races over hurdles before long and today could be her day now switched to handicaps with Richard Johnson in the saddle for the first time. Jessica may also have more to offer as she gains experience and she's worth another chance at the trip, while Tavalu and Speedy Directa are respected if bouncing back to form.
Not a race to get too heavily involved in from a betting perspective, but Earl of Thomond is well handicapped and given the vote in the hope that cheekpieces have a positive effect. Tavalu will be a threat if on a going day, while Crack At Dawn won't be far away if returning to anything like the form he showed when last seen over hurdles a couple of years back.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 3f and 2m 5f on good to soft and soft ground. Well beaten at 8-1 behind Ere Alfie when 9th of 12 on his latest outing in a chase at Ludlow over 3m (good to soft) in February.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 3f and 2m 5f on good to soft and soft ground. Well beaten at 8-1 behind Ere Alfie when 9th of 12 on his latest outing in a chase at Ludlow over 3m (good to soft) in February.
Unplaced in all eight starts. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Clearly In Motion when last of 7 on his latest outing in a selling chase at Taunton over 2m 3f (good) in October '06.
Unplaced in all eight starts. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Clearly In Motion when last of 7 on his latest outing in a selling chase at Taunton over 2m 3f (good) in October '06.
Yet to place in five starts. Pulled up 2 out when 66-1 at Warwick over 2m (good) in a hurdle race won by Ouest Eclair last month on his latest outing.
Yet to place in five starts. Pulled up 2 out when 66-1 at Warwick over 2m (good) in a hurdle race won by Ouest Eclair last month on his latest outing.
Placed in a hurdle race from 11 NH starts. Well beaten at 40-1 behind Our Bomber Harris when fourth of 5 on his chase debut at Hereford over 2m 3f (good) earlier this month.
Placed in a hurdle race from 11 NH starts. Well beaten at 40-1 behind Our Bomber Harris when fourth of 5 on his chase debut at Hereford over 2m 3f (good) earlier this month.
This will not take much winning and although seeking his first chase success having had 12 previous attempts, Donald McCain's dual hurdle winner BALLABROOK looks the one to be on as he takes a significant drop back in trip. Sagunt is less exposed in this code having had just the one public outing over birch but he was soon beaten at Hereford earlier in the month and has plenty to prove. Cash 'N Carrots was last seen under Rules finishing last in a selling handicap chase in October 2006, while Mr Johnson has more letters than numbers in his form string.
Even if the application of blinkers fails to spark improvement, Ballabrook should have little trouble opening his account over fences here barring accidents. Sagunt and Mr Johnson can do battle for the places.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m on soft and heavy ground. Third of 13 behind Ministerofinterior beaten 6l at 6-1jt-fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Hereford over 2m 1f (good) earlier this month.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m on soft and heavy ground. Third of 13 behind Ministerofinterior beaten 6l at 6-1jt-fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Hereford over 2m 1f (good) earlier this month.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 3f on good to firm ground. Finished 10l behind Skye But N Ben when sixth of 15 at 11-2 on his latest outing in a selling hurdle race at Ludlow over 2m (good) in October last year.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 3f on good to firm ground. Finished 10l behind Skye But N Ben when sixth of 15 at 11-2 on his latest outing in a selling hurdle race at Ludlow over 2m (good) in October last year.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 1f on good to soft ground. Well beaten at 10-1 behind I Can Run Can You when 9th of 13 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Market Rasen over 2m 5f (good) earlier this month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 1f on good to soft ground. Well beaten at 10-1 behind I Can Run Can You when 9th of 13 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Market Rasen over 2m 5f (good) earlier this month.
Placed in two hurdle races from five starts. Beaten 3/4l by Surf And Turf when second of 10 at 5-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Wincanton over 2m (good) earlier this month.
Placed in two hurdle races from five starts. Beaten 3/4l by Surf And Turf when second of 10 at 5-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Wincanton over 2m (good) earlier this month.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 1f on soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 11-4jt-fav at Carlisle over 2m 1f (soft) last month, beating Decent Lord by a head. Has also won at Hereford this season.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 1f on soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 11-4jt-fav at Carlisle over 2m 1f (soft) last month, beating Decent Lord by a head. Has also won at Hereford this season.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on soft ground. Pulled up 2 out when 16-1 at Sandown over 2m (good) in a hurdle race won by King Brex last month on his latest NH outing.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on soft ground. Pulled up 2 out when 16-1 at Sandown over 2m (good) in a hurdle race won by King Brex last month on his latest NH outing.
He has won three hurdle races from 2m to 2m 1f on good to firm and good ground. Well beaten at 7-4 behind Sole Bonne Femme when fifth of 8 on his latest outing in a selling hurdle race at Fakenham over 2m (good) last month.
He has won three hurdle races from 2m to 2m 1f on good to firm and good ground. Well beaten at 7-4 behind Sole Bonne Femme when fifth of 8 on his latest outing in a selling hurdle race at Fakenham over 2m (good) last month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 1f on good ground. Well beaten at 10-1 behind Devil To Pay when last of 11 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fontwell over 2m 2f (good) earlier this month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 1f on good ground. Well beaten at 10-1 behind Devil To Pay when last of 11 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fontwell over 2m 2f (good) earlier this month.
He has won three hurdle races at 2m on good and soft ground (latest flat win was last month). Beaten 3l by Valid Point when second of 10 at 4-1fav on his latest NH outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (good to soft) last month.
He has won three hurdle races at 2m on good and soft ground (latest flat win was last month). Beaten 3l by Valid Point when second of 10 at 4-1fav on his latest NH outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (good to soft) last month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good to soft ground. Well beaten at 11-1 behind Quincy Des Pictons when fifth of 9 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fontwell over 2m 2f (good to soft) in February.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good to soft ground. Well beaten at 11-1 behind Quincy Des Pictons when fifth of 9 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fontwell over 2m 2f (good to soft) in February.
Placed in a hurdle race from three NH starts. Well beaten at 80-1 behind Naughty Naughty when sixth of 14 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Huntingdon over 2m 5f (soft) in February.
Placed in a hurdle race from three NH starts. Well beaten at 80-1 behind Naughty Naughty when sixth of 14 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Huntingdon over 2m 5f (soft) in February.
Unplaced in all four starts. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Ministerofinterior when 10th of 13 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Hereford over 2m 1f (good) earlier this month.
Unplaced in all four starts. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Ministerofinterior when 10th of 13 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Hereford over 2m 1f (good) earlier this month.
Rawaaj gained a deserved success at Carlisle last month but a 5lb rise for that head success will make life tougher and the ground is much quicker on this occasion. Top weight Olympian is respected and it's unlikely we've seen the best of Glorybe just yet but the vote goes to KADOUCHSKI. He has been in good form in both codes in recent months and is only 1lb higher than when second here on his latest hurdles outing last month.
Rawaaj has shown an excellent attitude in handicaps of late, and is taken to progress again at a track which will suit his style. Kadouchski is proven over C&D and rates a danger, as does Olympian, though he possibly wouldn't want the ground too firm.
Winner of three hurdle races and three chases from 1m 7f to 3m on ground varying from good to heavy. Well beaten at 9-2 behind Justabout when fourth of 7 on his latest outing in a chase at Warwick over 3m 5f (good) last month.
Winner of three hurdle races and three chases from 1m 7f to 3m on ground varying from good to heavy. Well beaten at 9-2 behind Justabout when fourth of 7 on his latest outing in a chase at Warwick over 3m 5f (good) last month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 5f on good ground, but that win was over two years ago. Third of 8 behind Jolly Boys Outing beaten 11l at 18-1 on her latest outing in a chase over this course and distance (good) last month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 5f on good ground, but that win was over two years ago. Third of 8 behind Jolly Boys Outing beaten 11l at 18-1 on her latest outing in a chase over this course and distance (good) last month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on soft ground. Third of 7 behind Choumakeur beaten 12l at 7-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Wincanton over 3m 3f (good to firm) last month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on soft ground. Third of 7 behind Choumakeur beaten 12l at 7-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Wincanton over 3m 3f (good to firm) last month.
Successful in two hurdle races at 3m and 3m 2f on good ground, but last win was over three years ago. Third of 6 behind Tarabela beaten 10l at 7-1 on his latest outing in a chase here over 2m 6f (heavy) in February.
Successful in two hurdle races at 3m and 3m 2f on good ground, but last win was over three years ago. Third of 6 behind Tarabela beaten 10l at 7-1 on his latest outing in a chase here over 2m 6f (heavy) in February.
A winner of a chase at 2m 4f on good ground. Pulled up at the 14th when 16-1 at Wincanton over 3m 3f (good to firm) in a chase won by Choumakeur last month on his latest outing.
A winner of a chase at 2m 4f on good ground. Pulled up at the 14th when 16-1 at Wincanton over 3m 3f (good to firm) in a chase won by Choumakeur last month on his latest outing.
He has won three hurdle races from 2m 5f to 3m on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Third of 8 behind Connectivity beaten 12l at 16-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 3m (good) last month.
He has won three hurdle races from 2m 5f to 3m on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Third of 8 behind Connectivity beaten 12l at 16-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 3m (good) last month.
A winner at 10-1 in a chase over this course and distance (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Filippo Lippi by 9l.
A winner at 10-1 in a chase over this course and distance (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Filippo Lippi by 9l.
Winner of four hurdle races and two NH flat races from 2m to 3m 3f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Well beaten at 7-1 behind Bardolet when seventh of 9 on his latest outing in a chase at Catterick over 3m 1f (good) last month.
Winner of four hurdle races and two NH flat races from 2m to 3m 3f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Well beaten at 7-1 behind Bardolet when seventh of 9 on his latest outing in a chase at Catterick over 3m 1f (good) last month.
Unplaced in all five starts. Pulled up 4 out when 28-1 at Market Rasen over 2m 4f (good) in a chase won by Apache Blue last month on his chase debut.
Unplaced in all five starts. Pulled up 4 out when 28-1 at Market Rasen over 2m 4f (good) in a chase won by Apache Blue last month on his chase debut.
JOLLY BOYS OUTING opened his NH account with a comfortable success over this C&D last month, clearly enjoying the good ground, and the manner in which he did it suggests an 11lb hike in the weights may not be enough to scupper the follow-up plans this afternoon. Speed Bonnie Boat was third to the selection last time and could get much closer on the revised terms, but a bigger threat is likely to be posed by De Bansha Man, who is 3lb lower than when third at Wincanton on his return from a short break last time.
Jolly Boys Outing showed improved form to open his account over C&D last time so enters the reckoning but he can be temperamental so at the weights De Bansha Man is preferred. Antonius Caesar is also capable of getting involved if turning up in the right frame of mind.
She has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race at 2m on ground varying from good to soft. Won on her latest outing in a hurdle race when 4-11fav at Ludlow over 2m (good) earlier this month, beating Stevie Thunder by 4l. Has also won at Leicester this season.
She has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race at 2m on ground varying from good to soft. Won on her latest outing in a hurdle race when 4-11fav at Ludlow over 2m (good) earlier this month, beating Stevie Thunder by 4l. Has also won at Leicester this season.
Unplaced in both starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 80-1 behind Falcon Island when last of 15 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Stratford over 2m (good) earlier this month.
Unplaced in both starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 80-1 behind Falcon Island when last of 15 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Stratford over 2m (good) earlier this month.
Third of 8 behind Silent Oasis beaten 4 1/2l at 10-1 on his latest outing at Leicester over 1m (good) last month.
Third of 8 behind Silent Oasis beaten 4 1/2l at 10-1 on his latest outing at Leicester over 1m (good) last month.
Unplaced in all four starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 9-1 behind Falcon Island when 11th of 15 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Stratford over 2m (good) earlier this month.
Unplaced in all four starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 9-1 behind Falcon Island when 11th of 15 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Stratford over 2m (good) earlier this month.
Unplaced in both NH starts. Finished 13l behind Highway Code when sixth of 11 at 80-1 on his hurdling debut at Warwick over 2m (good) last month.
Unplaced in both NH starts. Finished 13l behind Highway Code when sixth of 11 at 80-1 on his hurdling debut at Warwick over 2m (good) last month.
Unplaced in all three starts. Well beaten at 80-1 behind Higgy's Ragazzo when seventh of 14 on his hurdling debut at Market Rasen over 2m 1f (good) earlier this month.
Unplaced in all three starts. Well beaten at 80-1 behind Higgy's Ragazzo when seventh of 14 on his hurdling debut at Market Rasen over 2m 1f (good) earlier this month.
Nicky Henderson's LIFESTYLE should take the world of beating with a clear round. The five-year-old mare has won two of her three hurdle starts to date, the sole defeat coming at the hands of subsequent Aintree winner Topolski, and she drew clear in very good style when winning at Ludlow earlier in the month. In receipt of 7lb, Omokoroa looks the main danger, although he's yet to be placed in four hurdle starts and might be of more interesting when sent handicapping. Red Whisper seems to be improving but has plenty more to find.
Lifestyle made short work of inferior opposition when gaining her second win over hurdles at Ludlow recently and is confidently expected to repeat the dose here.
Placed in a hurdle race from seven starts. Well beaten at 9-2 behind Marley Roca when fifth of 6 on his chase debut at Stratford over 2m 1f (good) earlier this month.
Placed in a hurdle race from seven starts. Well beaten at 9-2 behind Marley Roca when fifth of 6 on his chase debut at Stratford over 2m 1f (good) earlier this month.
Winner of five chases at 2m on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Beaten 1/2l by Kikos when second of 4 at 9-4 on his latest outing in a chase over this course and distance (good to firm) earlier this month.
Winner of five chases at 2m on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Beaten 1/2l by Kikos when second of 4 at 9-4 on his latest outing in a chase over this course and distance (good to firm) earlier this month.
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m and 2m 2f on good ground. Third of 7 behind Bertenbar beaten 15l at 9-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Hereford over 2m (good to soft) last month. Has won at Newton Abbot and Fontwell this season.
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m and 2m 2f on good ground. Third of 7 behind Bertenbar beaten 15l at 9-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Hereford over 2m (good to soft) last month. Has won at Newton Abbot and Fontwell this season.
A winner of a chase at 2m on good to firm ground. Finished 7l behind Guns of Love when fourth of 7 at 11-2 on his latest NH outing in a chase at Taunton over 2m (good to soft) in February.
A winner of a chase at 2m on good to firm ground. Finished 7l behind Guns of Love when fourth of 7 at 11-2 on his latest NH outing in a chase at Taunton over 2m (good to soft) in February.
Winner of five chases from 2m to 2m 3f on good to soft and soft ground. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Persian Gates when eighth of 9 on his latest outing in a chase at Southwell over 2m 4f (good) earlier this month.
Winner of five chases from 2m to 2m 3f on good to soft and soft ground. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Persian Gates when eighth of 9 on his latest outing in a chase at Southwell over 2m 4f (good) earlier this month.
Placed in four hurdle races and a chase from 25 NH starts. Beaten 4l by Kercabellec when second of 6 at 14-1 on his chase debut at Hereford over 2m 3f (good) last month.
Placed in four hurdle races and a chase from 25 NH starts. Beaten 4l by Kercabellec when second of 6 at 14-1 on his chase debut at Hereford over 2m 3f (good) last month.
RED JESTER looked on the verge of a sixth career win when narrowly denied by a well-treated rival over this C&D last week and the battle-hardened 10-year-old is worth siding with off the same handicap mark this afternoon. Papradon is back on a fair mark but remains 10lb higher than for his sole chase success, while top weight See You Jack is entitled to have learned a great deal from his introduction to fences at Stratford earlier in the month.
Red Jester is in his element at this track, narrowly failing to gain his fourth C&D win on his return for his former yard last week, and has solid claims of going one better here. Papradon and Beauchamp Viking may fare best of the remainder.
Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with Mrs Kim Smyly.
Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with Mrs Kim Smyly.
Half-sister to Castlegregory, won in a point to point race at 3m. Finished 4 1/2l behind Toubeera when fourth of 13 at 7-1 on her racecourse debut at Market Rasen over 2m 1f (good) earlier this month.
Half-sister to Castlegregory, won in a point to point race at 3m. Finished 4 1/2l behind Toubeera when fourth of 13 at 7-1 on her racecourse debut at Market Rasen over 2m 1f (good) earlier this month.
Unplaced in both NH starts. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Dancing Emily when 9th of 11 on her latest outing in a NH flat race at Taunton over 2m 1f (good to firm) last month.
Unplaced in both NH starts. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Dancing Emily when 9th of 11 on her latest outing in a NH flat race at Taunton over 2m 1f (good to firm) last month.
Half-sister to The Thirsty Bricky, won in a chase at 2m.
Half-sister to The Thirsty Bricky, won in a chase at 2m.
Unplaced in both NH starts. Well beaten at 200-1 behind Josh's Dreamway when 12th of 16 on her latest outing in a NH flat race at Stratford over 2m (good) earlier this month.
Unplaced in both NH starts. Well beaten at 200-1 behind Josh's Dreamway when 12th of 16 on her latest outing in a NH flat race at Stratford over 2m (good) earlier this month.
Dam a lightly raced maiden. Well beaten at 8-1 behind Sizing India when sixth of 13 on her racecourse debut at Ludlow over 2m (good) last month.
Dam a lightly raced maiden. Well beaten at 8-1 behind Sizing India when sixth of 13 on her racecourse debut at Ludlow over 2m (good) last month.
Dam won in a point to point race at 3m. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Toubeera when 12th of 13 on her racecourse debut at Market Rasen over 2m 1f (good) earlier this month.
Dam won in a point to point race at 3m. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Toubeera when 12th of 13 on her racecourse debut at Market Rasen over 2m 1f (good) earlier this month.
Full sister to Palace Jester, won over hurdles at 2m. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Hard To Swallow when eighth of 13 on her racecourse debut at Ffos Las over 2m (good) last month.
Full sister to Palace Jester, won over hurdles at 2m. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Hard To Swallow when eighth of 13 on her racecourse debut at Ffos Las over 2m (good) last month.
Dam won over hurdles at 2m 3f and in a chase at 2m 5f.
Dam won over hurdles at 2m 3f and in a chase at 2m 5f.
Dam won twice over hurdles at 2m and 2m 1f and on the flat at 1m 1f.
Dam won twice over hurdles at 2m and 2m 1f and on the flat at 1m 1f.
It's hard to think there won't be more to come from Nicky Henderson's filly Final Cast, who was a well-beaten sixth on her Ludlow debut, but she clearly has a lot to find to get the better of SKENAKILLA CROSS. The David O'Meara-trained Flemensfirth mare showed up really well for a long way before tiring into fourth at Market Rasen. That initial outing should have brought her forward mentally and physically and a bold bid is on the cards. Water Rose and Wilde Ruby are newcomers to consider if the betting market speaks favourably.
Skenakilla Cross looks sure to give another good account over this stiffer circuit, but her debut form is nothing special and newcomer Water Rose looks worth chancing. Katys Jools promised more than the remainder starting out and looks third best.
