Towcester 20 May 2011
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Won on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race when 7-4fav at Wincanton over 2m (good to firm) in March, beating Leitzu by 2 1/2l.
Won on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race when 7-4fav at Wincanton over 2m (good to firm) in March, beating Leitzu by 2 1/2l.
Placed in a hurdle race from seven starts. Fell 3 out when 10-1 at Southwell over 2m 4f (good) in a maiden hurdle race won by Grandads Horse last month on his latest outing.
Placed in a hurdle race from seven starts. Fell 3 out when 10-1 at Southwell over 2m 4f (good) in a maiden hurdle race won by Grandads Horse last month on his latest outing.
Unplaced in both starts over hurdles. Pulled up 2 out when 66-1 at Uttoxeter over 3m (good) in a hurdle race won by Mohi Rahrere earlier this month on his latest outing.
Unplaced in both starts over hurdles. Pulled up 2 out when 66-1 at Uttoxeter over 3m (good) in a hurdle race won by Mohi Rahrere earlier this month on his latest outing.
Yet to place in four starts. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Dark Lover when eighth of 9 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Taunton over 2m 1f (good) in November last year. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Daniel William O'Sullivan in Ireland.
Yet to place in four starts. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Dark Lover when eighth of 9 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Taunton over 2m 1f (good) in November last year. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Daniel William O'Sullivan in Ireland.
Unplaced in both NH starts. Well beaten at 40-1 behind Real Milan when sixth of 7 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Hereford over 2m 1f (good to soft) in March. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Miss C Dyson.
Unplaced in both NH starts. Well beaten at 40-1 behind Real Milan when sixth of 7 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Hereford over 2m 1f (good to soft) in March. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Miss C Dyson.
She has won three NH flat races from 2m to 2m 1f on ground varying from firm to good. Won on her latest outing in a NH flat race when 4-6fav at Exeter over 2m 1f (firm) earlier this month, beating Fairy Trader by 3 1/2l.
She has won three NH flat races from 2m to 2m 1f on ground varying from firm to good. Won on her latest outing in a NH flat race when 4-6fav at Exeter over 2m 1f (firm) earlier this month, beating Fairy Trader by 3 1/2l.
Management showed a liking for similar quick conditions when getting off the mark at Wincanton in March and he warrants the utmost respect in his bid to follow up tonight but, in receipt of 18lb, BAHIRA could take some stopping. Donald McCain's filly has won three of her four starts in bumpers and will have been intensively schooled in the build-up to her hurdling debut. Barnack, a faller at Southwell 22 days ago, looks best of the remainder.
Management probably has more to offer over hurdles and looks sure to go well under his penalty, but multiple bumper winner Bahira gets the nod to make the most of the weight allowance on her hurdling debut.
Winner of a hurdle race and five chases from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Third of 7 behind Royal Wedding beaten 21l at 3-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Fontwell over 2m 6f (good) last month.
Winner of a hurdle race and five chases from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Third of 7 behind Royal Wedding beaten 21l at 3-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Fontwell over 2m 6f (good) last month.
Successful in two chases at 3m 2f and 3m 6f on good ground. Well beaten at 11-2 behind Incentivise when fifth of 11 on his latest outing in a chase at Bangor over 3m 6f (good to soft) in December last year.
Successful in two chases at 3m 2f and 3m 6f on good ground. Well beaten at 11-2 behind Incentivise when fifth of 11 on his latest outing in a chase at Bangor over 3m 6f (good to soft) in December last year.
He has won three chases from 2m to 2m 6f on good and heavy ground. Well beaten at 15-2 behind Checkerboard when fourth of 7 on his latest outing in a chase at Hexham over 2m 4f (good to firm) earlier this month.
He has won three chases from 2m to 2m 6f on good and heavy ground. Well beaten at 15-2 behind Checkerboard when fourth of 7 on his latest outing in a chase at Hexham over 2m 4f (good to firm) earlier this month.
He has won three hurdle races from 2m 1f to 2m 2f on soft ground. Well beaten at 10-3 behind Estates Recovery when fourth of 5 on his latest outing in a chase at Newton Abbot over 3m 2f (good) last month.
He has won three hurdle races from 2m 1f to 2m 2f on soft ground. Well beaten at 10-3 behind Estates Recovery when fourth of 5 on his latest outing in a chase at Newton Abbot over 3m 2f (good) last month.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m on good to soft and heavy ground, but last win was over three years ago. Finished 16l behind Pyracantha when fourth of 5 at 11-4 on his latest outing in a chase at Market Rasen over 2m 4f (good to firm) last month.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m on good to soft and heavy ground, but last win was over three years ago. Finished 16l behind Pyracantha when fourth of 5 at 11-4 on his latest outing in a chase at Market Rasen over 2m 4f (good to firm) last month.
A winner of a chase at 3m on good to soft ground. Finished 19l behind Sky Calling when fourth of 8 at 4-1fav on his latest outing in a chase at Worcester over 2m (good) earlier this month.
A winner of a chase at 3m on good to soft ground. Finished 19l behind Sky Calling when fourth of 8 at 4-1fav on his latest outing in a chase at Worcester over 2m (good) earlier this month.
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m 2f and 2m 6f on good to firm and good ground (latest flat win was in February). Won on his latest outing in a chase when 13-8fav at Fontwell over 2m 2f (good) last month, beating Kilvergan Boy by 9l.
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m 2f and 2m 6f on good to firm and good ground (latest flat win was in February). Won on his latest outing in a chase when 13-8fav at Fontwell over 2m 2f (good) last month, beating Kilvergan Boy by 9l.
Winner of five chases from 2m 5f to 3m on ground varying from good to heavy. Finished 9l behind Home She Goes when fifth of 12 at 9-2fav on his latest outing in a chase at Uttoxeter over 2m 5f (good to firm) last month.
Winner of five chases from 2m 5f to 3m on ground varying from good to heavy. Finished 9l behind Home She Goes when fifth of 12 at 9-2fav on his latest outing in a chase at Uttoxeter over 2m 5f (good to firm) last month.
Connections of HOME couldn't have asked for much more when he put in a polished round of jumping and won readily on his chasing debut over 2m2f at Fontwell last month and, with improvement likely, he can make it two from two. High Jack returns to the scene of four of his six career wins thus far and looks the most likely danger, while Gunship shaped as though a drop back in trip would help when fifth over 2m5f at Uttoxeter latest and he cannot be ruled out from the foot of the weights here.
Last year's winner High Jack should go close if cutting the mistakes down to a minimum, and Ban Uisce will appreciate the drop in trip, but this is a good opportunity for Home to supplement his Fontwell success last month.
Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when evens fav at Hereford over 2m 4f (good) in March, beating Mr Moss by 28l.
Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when evens fav at Hereford over 2m 4f (good) in March, beating Mr Moss by 28l.
Unplaced in all four starts. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Oasis Knight when fourth of 7 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Aintree over 2m 4f (good) earlier this month.
Unplaced in all four starts. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Oasis Knight when fourth of 7 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Aintree over 2m 4f (good) earlier this month.
Beaten 3l by Rare Ruby when second of 5 at 11-4 on his latest outing at Warwick over 1m 7f (good to firm) earlier this month.
Beaten 3l by Rare Ruby when second of 5 at 11-4 on his latest outing at Warwick over 1m 7f (good to firm) earlier this month.
Half-brother to Diamond Cottage, won twice in chases at 3m 1f and 3m 3f. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with William Smith.
Half-brother to Diamond Cottage, won twice in chases at 3m 1f and 3m 3f. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with William Smith.
She has won a hurdle race and two NH flat races from 2m to 2m 5f on good to firm and good ground. A winner at 11-4 in a hurdle race over this course and distance (good to firm) on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Sapphire Rouge by 3 1/2l.
She has won a hurdle race and two NH flat races from 2m to 2m 5f on good to firm and good ground. A winner at 11-4 in a hurdle race over this course and distance (good to firm) on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Sapphire Rouge by 3 1/2l.
Unplaced in both starts over hurdles. Unseated rider when 12-1 at Wincanton over 2m 6f (firm) in a hurdle race won by Escudero earlier this month on his latest outing.
Unplaced in both starts over hurdles. Unseated rider when 12-1 at Wincanton over 2m 6f (firm) in a hurdle race won by Escudero earlier this month on his latest outing.
Well beaten at 20-1 behind Businessmoney Judi when fourth of 6 on her racecourse debut at Wincanton over 2m (good to firm) earlier this month.
Well beaten at 20-1 behind Businessmoney Judi when fourth of 6 on her racecourse debut at Wincanton over 2m (good to firm) earlier this month.
It's difficult to look past MISTER CHANCER here despite the burden of top weight. He looked at home on the quick ground when breaking his duck over 2m4f at Hereford last time and a repeat of that impressive performance should be good enough here. The Strawberry One made it two from three at this track (placed on the other occasion) when scoring comfortably over C&D latest and she rates the biggest threat, while Regal Reign is an interesting player first time under NH rules having filled the runner-up berth on his only start between the flags.
This looks a good opportunity for Mister Chancer to score again, with fellow last-time-out winner The Strawberry One and Flat-recruit My Mate Max can fight it out for the minor honours.
Placed in three hurdle races from seven starts. Beaten 1l by Call At Midnight when second of 11 at 7-4fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fontwell over 2m 6f (good) in September last year.
Placed in three hurdle races from seven starts. Beaten 1l by Call At Midnight when second of 11 at 7-4fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fontwell over 2m 6f (good) in September last year.
Yet to place in five starts. Finished 14l behind Columbus Secret when fifth of 10 at 50-1 on his chase debut at Catterick over 2m 3f (good) in December last year.
Yet to place in five starts. Finished 14l behind Columbus Secret when fifth of 10 at 50-1 on his chase debut at Catterick over 2m 3f (good) in December last year.
Placed in two hurdle races, a NH flat race and three chases from 17 starts. Third of 8 behind Health Is Wealth beaten 6l at 10-3 on his latest outing in a chase at Plumpton over 2m 4f (good to firm) earlier this month.
Placed in two hurdle races, a NH flat race and three chases from 17 starts. Third of 8 behind Health Is Wealth beaten 6l at 10-3 on his latest outing in a chase at Plumpton over 2m 4f (good to firm) earlier this month.
Placed in two chases from nine starts. Fell having jumped the last when 7-1 at Listowel over 2m 6f (yielding) in a chase won by Wise Old Owl in September last year on his latest outing.
Placed in two chases from nine starts. Fell having jumped the last when 7-1 at Listowel over 2m 6f (yielding) in a chase won by Wise Old Owl in September last year on his latest outing.
Mister Two Fifty was placed under McCoy on his only previous start in this country at Cartmel in August and he is sure to have plenty of supporters tonight but Ian Williams' chasing debutant, FELIX DA HOUSECAT, edges the vote. His second behind Call At Midnight over hurdles at Fontwell in September arguably represents his best effort yet (third has franked the form) and it's unlikely that the larger obstacles will cause him any problems. Mister Matt is no forlorn hope in the first-time blinkers, but Lavally Legend looks to have it all to do.
Felix da Housecat took a big leap forward when narrowly failing to land a punt over hurdles for this yard in September, and he could well be up to the job switched to fences. Mister Two Fifty is probably the chief threat with McCoy booked.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 1f on good to firm ground. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Anquetta when last of 9 on his chase debut at Leicester over 2m (good to soft) in January.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 1f on good to firm ground. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Anquetta when last of 9 on his chase debut at Leicester over 2m (good to soft) in January.
Unplaced in both starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 6-1 behind Minneapolis when last of 4 on his latest NH outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (good to firm) last month.
Unplaced in both starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 6-1 behind Minneapolis when last of 4 on his latest NH outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (good to firm) last month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good ground. Well beaten at 9-4fav behind Viscount Rossini when fifth of 8 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Market Rasen over 2m 3f (soft) in November last year.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good ground. Well beaten at 9-4fav behind Viscount Rossini when fifth of 8 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Market Rasen over 2m 3f (soft) in November last year.
A winner at 8-1 in a hurdle race at Southwell over 2m (good) on his latest outing in March, beating The Tiddly Tadpole by 3/4l.
A winner at 8-1 in a hurdle race at Southwell over 2m (good) on his latest outing in March, beating The Tiddly Tadpole by 3/4l.
Placed in a hurdle race from five NH starts. Finished 18l behind Aine's Delight when fourth of 5 at 12-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Wincanton over 2m (firm) earlier this month.
Placed in a hurdle race from five NH starts. Finished 18l behind Aine's Delight when fourth of 5 at 12-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Wincanton over 2m (firm) earlier this month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good ground. Beaten 4 1/2l by Erdeli when second of 8 at 9-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (good to firm) earlier this month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good ground. Beaten 4 1/2l by Erdeli when second of 8 at 9-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (good to firm) earlier this month.
Placed in a hurdle race from ten NH starts. Well beaten at 9-1 behind Amuse Me when last of 10 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Huntingdon over 2m (good to soft) in October last year.
Placed in a hurdle race from ten NH starts. Well beaten at 9-1 behind Amuse Me when last of 10 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Huntingdon over 2m (good to soft) in October last year.
It's hard to put forward the temperamental KENSINGTON OVAL here with any real confidence but he should really take all the beating if putting it all together. This former Sir Michael Stoute inmate recorded his sole hurdles win over this C&D in October and the champion jockey, who rides tonight, has been banging in the winners recently. The Quantum Kid must be feared after his game success at Southwell in March, while Meridiem has been placed in each of his three previous visits here (winning one).
Meridiem has looked solid in similar events since fitted with a tongue tie and should go well again, but there may be more to come from Kensington Oval and he's chanced after a break.
He has won four chases from 2m 3f to 3m 6f on good and good to soft ground. Well beaten at 7-2 behind Galaxy Rock when fourth of 5 on his latest outing in a chase at Cheltenham over 3m 4f (good) last month.
He has won four chases from 2m 3f to 3m 6f on good and good to soft ground. Well beaten at 7-2 behind Galaxy Rock when fourth of 5 on his latest outing in a chase at Cheltenham over 3m 4f (good) last month.
He has won three chases from 3m to 3m 4f on good to firm and good ground, but last win was over two years ago. Pulled up at the 14th when 3-1fav at Newton Abbot over 3m 2f (good to firm) in a chase won by Gershwinner earlier this month on his latest outing.
He has won three chases from 3m to 3m 4f on good to firm and good ground, but last win was over two years ago. Pulled up at the 14th when 3-1fav at Newton Abbot over 3m 2f (good to firm) in a chase won by Gershwinner earlier this month on his latest outing.
Placed in a NH flat race and a chase from ten starts. Finished 17l behind Drybrook Bedouin when fourth of 12 at 13-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Exeter over 3m 6f (good) last month.
Placed in a NH flat race and a chase from ten starts. Finished 17l behind Drybrook Bedouin when fourth of 12 at 13-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Exeter over 3m 6f (good) last month.
Has won two hurdle races, a NH flat race and six chases from 2m to 3m 2f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 6-5fav at Southwell over 3m (good) last month, beating Silly Wupple by 6l.
Has won two hurdle races, a NH flat race and six chases from 2m to 3m 2f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 6-5fav at Southwell over 3m (good) last month, beating Silly Wupple by 6l.
Has won two hurdle races and six chases from 2m 7f to 3m 5f on ground varying from good to heavy, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 33-1 when fifth of 12 on his latest outing in a chase at Exeter over 3m 6f (good) last month.
Has won two hurdle races and six chases from 2m 7f to 3m 5f on ground varying from good to heavy, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 33-1 when fifth of 12 on his latest outing in a chase at Exeter over 3m 6f (good) last month.
Winner of a hurdle race and four chases from 3m to 3m 2f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. A winner at 13-2 in a chase over this course and distance (good to firm) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Overton Lad by 6l. Carries a 7lb penalty today for that success. Has also won at Plumpton this season.
Winner of a hurdle race and four chases from 3m to 3m 2f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. A winner at 13-2 in a chase over this course and distance (good to firm) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Overton Lad by 6l. Carries a 7lb penalty today for that success. Has also won at Plumpton this season.
Winner of three hurdle races and three chases from 1m 7f to 3m on ground varying from good to heavy. Pulled up 2 out when 9-2jt-fav over this course and distance (good to firm) in a chase won by Arctic Echo last month on his latest outing.
Winner of three hurdle races and three chases from 1m 7f to 3m on ground varying from good to heavy. Pulled up 2 out when 9-2jt-fav over this course and distance (good to firm) in a chase won by Arctic Echo last month on his latest outing.
She has won a hurdle race and three chases from 3m 1f to 3m 5f on ground varying from good to soft. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Shaking Hands when 9th of 12 on her latest outing in a chase at Warwick over 3m 2f (good to soft) in January.
She has won a hurdle race and three chases from 3m 1f to 3m 5f on ground varying from good to soft. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Shaking Hands when 9th of 12 on her latest outing in a chase at Warwick over 3m 2f (good to soft) in January.
A winner of a chase at 3m on good ground. Beaten 2 1/4l by Arctic Echo when second of 9 at 11-2 on his latest outing in a chase over this course and distance (good to firm) last month.
A winner of a chase at 3m on good ground. Beaten 2 1/4l by Arctic Echo when second of 9 at 11-2 on his latest outing in a chase over this course and distance (good to firm) last month.
AMMUNITION clearly likes it at this specialist track (won or placed in each of his four completed starts here) and he gets the vote to come out on top tonight. Although carrying top weight is a concern, he does stay all day and won't mind the forecast quick ground. Ethiopia arrives here hoping to make it four wins in a row and should put up a good fight despite the 7lb penalty he must carry for his C&D success 11 days ago, while Breaking Silence and the in-form Jolly Boys Outing add further spice to a competitive event.
Blinkers have seen Ethiopia in an entirely different light and he has every chance of keeping his winning spree going under his penalty. Fellow course-winners Jolly Boys Outing and Ammunition look the chief threats.
Half-brother to Bucks, won twice at 1m 4f and 1m 6f. Well beaten at 17-2 behind Sin Bin when fifth of 12 on his racecourse debut at Chepstow over 2m (good) last month.
Half-brother to Bucks, won twice at 1m 4f and 1m 6f. Well beaten at 17-2 behind Sin Bin when fifth of 12 on his racecourse debut at Chepstow over 2m (good) last month.
Full brother to Psychological, won over hurdles at 2m 1f.
Full brother to Psychological, won over hurdles at 2m 1f.
Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Mrs O Bush.
Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Mrs O Bush.
Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Zoe Hammond.
Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Zoe Hammond.
Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with P Cashman in Ireland.
Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with P Cashman in Ireland.
Dam won in NH flat race at 2m 2f.
Dam won in NH flat race at 2m 2f.
Half-sister to Hangover Square, won seven times between 1m and 1m 1f.
Half-sister to Hangover Square, won seven times between 1m and 1m 1f.
Placed in a NH flat race from three starts. Third of 9 behind Bahira beaten 4 1/2l at 16-1 on her latest outing in a NH flat race at Exeter over 2m 1f (firm) earlier this month.
Placed in a NH flat race from three starts. Third of 9 behind Bahira beaten 4 1/2l at 16-1 on her latest outing in a NH flat race at Exeter over 2m 1f (firm) earlier this month.
Half-sister to The Whisperer, won in a point to point race at 3m, in a chase at 3m and over hurdles at 2m 6f. Finished 6l behind Lataradud when fourth of 10 at 10-1 on her racecourse debut at Worcester over 2m (good) earlier this month.
Half-sister to The Whisperer, won in a point to point race at 3m, in a chase at 3m and over hurdles at 2m 6f. Finished 6l behind Lataradud when fourth of 10 at 10-1 on her racecourse debut at Worcester over 2m (good) earlier this month.
Full sister to Carlicue, won in a point to point race at 3m and over hurdles at 2m 6f.
Full sister to Carlicue, won in a point to point race at 3m and over hurdles at 2m 6f.
Unplaced in both NH starts. Finished 16l behind Arctic Actress when fourth of 5 at 11-1 on her latest outing in a maiden NH flat race at Fakenham over 2m (good to firm) last month.
Unplaced in both NH starts. Finished 16l behind Arctic Actress when fourth of 5 at 11-1 on her latest outing in a maiden NH flat race at Fakenham over 2m (good to firm) last month.
Native Beauty commands respect on her racecourse debut for the hugely respected Nicky Henderson stable, but TRUE BLUE looks the safer option with a couple of point-to-point victories already under his belt. His fitness is also assured as the latest of those wins was only 19 days ago and connections will be hopeful of a big run from their 40,000-euro purchase. There was plenty to like about Egretta Island's debut fourth at Worcester earlier this month and she can build on that here.
The Nicky Henderson newcomer Native Beauty is respected, as is his protege Charlie Longsdon's Violets Boy, but True Blue looked a horse of some potential when winning a point earlier this month and he can follow up on his debut under Rules.
