Towcester 26 December 2011

Going: Good to Soft (Soft in places)
 
 

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12:20 Towcester (Class 4) (4YO to 6YO)

toteplacepot E.B.F. 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (Qualifier) (Div 1)

2m

Winner £2,599 - 11 ran

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Form Snapshot

It's hard to see beyond SPEED MASTER for the answer to this. Unbeaten in two starts over hurdles, he looked to have plenty in hand both times and we may not have seen the best of him just yet. The only credible threat appears to be point-to-point winner Bobcatbilly, a creditable fourth at Ascot on his hurdling debut. He should improve for the experience but has plenty to find with the selection. Monkey Milan, a bumper winner over C&D, ran well at Doncaster last time on his second start over timber and could make the frame.

2

12:50 Towcester (Class 5) (4YO plus)

Play 250,000 totescoop6 Boxing Day Special Beginners' Chase

2m 6f

Winner £1,949 - 6 ran

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BAILE ANRAI fell three out at Wincanton on his chasing debut and looked held at the time but that was in a Grade 2 event and he had run with credit up until then. He's worth giving another chance in this grade. Battle Group was a good second in a similar contest to this at Wetherby last month on his chasing debut and could take advantage if the selection fails to deliver. Uttoxeter hurdle winner Carabinier was well beaten at Newbury on his chasing bow but should be open to further improvement and can lead the rest home.

3

13:20 Towcester (Class 4) (3YO plus)

totequadpot 'National Hunt' Novices' Handicap Hurdle

2m 5f

Winner £2,534 - 7 ran

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After a summer break HALUCHA has hit top form, winning two of his four starts this winter. He's up just 4lb after scoring comfortably over this trip at Ludlow earlier in the month and he should be capable of following up. Tiger Line is in form and looks the one for the forecast, while Overafrica has been placed in his last two starts but well held both times. Washington Road has something to find but has shown ability and can't be ruled out.

4

13:55 Towcester (Class 5) (4YO plus)

toteexacta Handicap Chase

2m 3f 110y

Winner £3,054 - 7 ran

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There should be little between Bohemian Rock and Phar Again, first and second over this demanding track last time. The latter is 2lb better off for a length and, with another close tussle anticipated, it may be best to look elsewhere, with SAWPIT SUPREME an appealing alternative. Venetia Williams' mare took a heavy fall at Hereford last time but she's presumably none the worse and has clear claims at her best. Pensnett Bay, much improved last time, completes the shortlist.

5

14:30 Towcester (Class 4) (4YO to 6YO)

toteplacepot E.B.F. 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (Qualifier) (Div 2)

2m

Winner £2,599 - 11 ran

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Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

JOHNS SPIRIT concedes weight all round and there would be real reservations about his chance should the ground deteriorate significantly. However, on current conditions he may have too much quality for his rivals after following up a smooth Stratford success with a narrow Bangor defeat. Loose Chips, improving with his racing, looked in need of a trip when staying on well over further at Plumpton last time. This is a demanding track though and he remains the danger, with Gores Island an each-way option.

6

15:00 Towcester (Class 5) (4YO plus)

totepool Handicap Chase

3m 110y

Winner £1,819 - 9 ran

No.
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Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

UKRAINIAN STAR appeared to benefit from the application of blinkers (worn again today) when gamely landing a hurdle race over 3m2f at Hereford last time and, lining up off the same mark on his chasing return, he gets the confident vote follow up. Musical Wedge ran a blinder, finishing second, on just his second start over fences here recently and he should give another good account in this, while C&D winner Overton Lad is also worthy of consideration.

7

15:35 Towcester (Class 6) (4YO to 6YO)

totepool Mobile Text Tote To 89660 Intermediate Open NH Flat Race

2m

Winner £1,624 - 8 ran

No.
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

It could pay to side with OVERDRAUGHT on his racecourse debut representing a trainer who does particularly well in this type of event. His dam, Parskint, was successful in this sphere and he is sure to be fighting fit in a bid to follow in her footsteps. Prasina Russata has already displayed a fair amount of ability between the flags and warrants respect on his NH debut, while any market support for Brass Monkey could be worth noting.

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