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15:10 Aintree

Good To Soft

Jewson Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £18210.5
  • 2m 4f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 8 runners
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Aintree

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

9/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.38
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 1P117- D

Last run: 197 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 133

Form & Verdict

3-5 as a novice hurdler last term, the two defeats coming at Grade 1 level (latest over C&D); won the EBF Final at Sandown on sole handicap attempt and remains of major interest; should have more to offer this season.

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8th

4

13th Apr 2024

Soft

3m 0f 149y

Class 1

15:05 Aintree

Crambo

11st 10lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Acts on ground from good to heavy; disappointing in the Stayers' Hurdle most recently but progressive otherwise and could well rebound; won at this course (2m4f handicap) in October and Ascot (3m Grade 1, gamely) in December; remains of major interest.

7/1

4

14th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 7f 213y

Class 1

15:30 Cheltenham

Crambo

11st 10lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Highly progressive second-season hurdler who won the Grade 1 Long Walk Hurdle at Ascot (3m, good) in December by a short head from Paisley Park; he needs a bigger performance on today's first outing since but this 7yo keeps finding the necessary further improvement, as his excellent seven-from-ten strike-rate attests; versatile ground-wise; entitled to plenty of respect.

5/1

1st

3

23rd Dec 2023

Good To Soft

3m 0f 97y

Class 1

14:25 Ascot

Crambo

11st 7lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Only defeats in his novice campaign were at Grade 1 level; impressed in a 2m4f Aintree handicap on his comeback and, although only third on his step up to 3m at Haydock (Class 1 handicap, good to soft), his strong finish from off a steady pace was seriously eyecatching; has to bridge a sizeable class-gap here but could be progressive enough to do so.

7/2

11/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 71113- DBF

Last run: 193 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 129

Form & Verdict

Has form figures of 1113 (at 2m3f-3m under Ben Sutton) since handicapping, most recently a close third at Cheltenham in April; may be capable of further progress this term; appears to have a solid chance.

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1st

1

16th Mar 2024

Heavy

2m 3f 207y

Class 3

13:50 Uttoxeter

Santos Blue

12st 2lb

J: Mr Ben Sutton

T: Dan Skelton

Not at best when tenth (Monviel eighth) of 16 at Ascot last month but this largely consistent 7yo won at Wetherby (2m3f, soft) prior to that and isn't the type to stay down for long.

9/1

10th

5

17th Feb 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 58y

Class 2

14:25 Ascot

Santos Blue

11st 1lb

J: Mr Ben Sutton

T: Dan Skelton

A model of consistency and gained a deserved win at Wetherby (2m3f, soft) in January despite his usual rider losing his irons two out; up 5lb and this is more competitive but he has each-way possibilities all the same.

12/1

10/1

  • Place: £4.30

Form: 1P371- D

Last run: 187 days

W: 10st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict

Successful twice as a novice hurdler last season, including at Ffos Las (2m) on final outing, but struggled with consistency and isn't sure to progress this term; others preferred.

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2nd

6

26th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

13:05 Southwell

Knockanore

11st 12lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Ryan Potter

Runner-up in his only completed point and just 1lb higher than for the latest of his two wins over hurdles, but well beaten in two starts over fences since returning from another absence last month; down again in grade but still has enough to prove.

12/1

6th

9

12th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

13:35 Lingfield

Knockanore

11st 5lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Ryan Potter

Safely held over 2m on recent seasonal/chase debut but now 5lb lower than when creditable third behind subsequent Grade 1 winner Crambo in handicap hurdle at Aintree (2m4f, good to soft) last October; can't be ruled out.

16/1

5th

6

13th Oct 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:20 Ffos Las

Knockanore

11st 1lb

J: Daryl Jacob

T: Ryan Potter

Well held when fourth on latest outing in March but now 2lb lower than when creditable third behind subsequent Grade 1 winner Crambo, in handicap hurdle at Aintree (2m4f, good to soft) last October; consult the market before this chasing debut.

20/1

Form: 73111- D

Last run: 183 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 134

Form & Verdict

Ended last season with a remarkable hat-trick of wins in major staying handicap chases; not certain to transfer the form back to hurdles and may need this reappearance run en route to bigger targets over fences.

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2

23rd Nov 2024

Good

3m 5f 94y

Class 2

14:05 Ascot

Kittys Light

11st 10lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Christian Williams

2023 was his year when bagging a hat-trick in high-profile staying chases; getting himself well handicapped again and returning to further will be welcomed after this season's two runs at about 3m; not ruled out with Cobden booked.

5/1

4

2nd Nov 2024

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 1

15:45 Ascot

Kittys Light

11st 5lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Christian Williams

On fire during the opening half of 2023 when bagging a hat-trick in high-profile staying chases; that came at a cost mark-wise and best run since was his fifth in last season's Grand National; ran very flat on his comeback at Chepstow only 21 days ago when tailed off behind Neon Moon.

40/1

6th

3

12th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 2

16:35 Chepstow

Kittys Light

11st 0lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Christian Williams

Enjoyed very profitable spell in marathon chases towards end of 2022-23 campaign and was brought back to his peak for very creditable fifth in last season's Grand National; remains on a workable mark but Aintree in April is reportedly his main target again this term.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 1U246-

Last run: 213 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 138

Form & Verdict

Novice chasing campaign went pear-shaped after a promising start; had a second wind surgery since last run; 3-3 over hurdles two seasons ago, looking talented, and is very interesting back in this sphere.

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2

18th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 207y

Class 2

15:55 Uttoxeter

Lac De Constance

11st 5lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

in rear

9/2

3rd

2

25th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

2m 2f 191y

Class 2

13:15 Haydock

Lac De Constance

11st 11lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Went the wrong way over fences last season after a promising start and had a (second) wind operation over the summer; might have needed the run when fifth of eight in handicap hurdle at Aintree four weeks ago; needs to step up markedly on that form to make an impact here but it's possible.

9/1

Form: 73113- D

Last run: 191 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 128

Form & Verdict

Novice hurdling campaign ended in solid fashion, winning in good style at Lingfield and Market Rasen then creditable third at Ayr (2m4f); may well progress further and do well in handicaps this term; one to consider.

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2nd

4

27th Nov 2024

Soft

2m 3f 154y

Class 3

14:10 Wetherby

Hourvari

11st 3lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Olly Murphy

Ran just once last season, when down the field at Aintree last October, and absent again since; however, he's in good hands and was a promising novice hurdler in the 2022-23 campaign; the betting may be informative.

3/1

6th

7

29th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 2

15:10 Aintree

Hourvari

11st 4lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Novice hurdling campaign ended in solid fashion, winning in good style at Lingfield and Market Rasen then creditable third at Ayr (2m4f); may well progress further and do well in handicaps this term; one to consider.

9/2

3rd

1

21st Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 3

14:25 Ayr

Hourvari

11st 12lb

J: Aidan Coleman

T: Olly Murphy

disputing second, in touch with leaders before 4th

2/1

Form: 4/21/ D

Last run: 1058 days

W: 10st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict

Very lightly raced; absent since his Chepstow success (2m3f; hurdles debut) in December 2020 for Sam Thomas; still very unexposed but market should prove best guide on belated return to action.

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6th

1

1st Feb 2024

Heavy

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

14:30 Ffos Las

Slip Road

12st 2lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Peter Bowen

held up in rear, not fluent 7th

11/2

2nd

2

16th Dec 2023

Good

3m 1f 119y

Class 4

14:48 Hereford

Slip Road

11st 13lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Peter Bowen

Absent for 1,058 days before his recent return to action and has been well held in handicaps at about 2m4f; however, this would be easier and the longer trip is worth a go.

8/1

7th

1

24th Nov 2023

Heavy

2m 3f 100y

Class 4

14:15 Chepstow

Slip Road

12st 1lb

J: James Bowen

T: Peter Bowen

Irish point winner; created a positive impression over C&D on second hurdle run (heavy; trained by Sam Thomas) but he was then absent for 1,058 days before his return at Aintree last month; shaped okay to a point on that occasion and now drops in class back on a testing surface; worth market check.

8/1

Form: 2117-1 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 128

Form & Verdict

Had wind surgery prior to reappearance success under Brian Hughes at Hexham (2m4f) when taking hurdles record to 3-5; now 4lb higher in a better race but may improve further; not dismissed.

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2nd

1

8th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 96y

Class 3

15:15 Kelso

Dare To Shout

11st 10lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Ann Hamilton

led, joined 8th, headed and raced in second 9th, challenging approaching last, ridden run-in, no extra inside final 110yds

15/8

3

3rd Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 210y

Class 3

12:48 Carlisle

Dare To Shout

11st 6lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Ann Hamilton

Three-time hurdle winner; following further wind surgery, he made a pleasing start over fences when losing out narrowly at Hexham (2m4f, soft); this is stronger but having that run under his belt could count for plenty.

5/2

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Payout
Exacta £85.00
Straight Forecast £106.00
Tricast £1019.70
Trifecta £836.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Crambo

POSTDATA:

Dare To Shout

The Times:

Hourvari

The Guardian:

Sonigino

Telegraph:

Dare To Shout

D Express:

Dare To Shout

TOPSPEED:

Crambo

WEST COUNTRY:

Crambo

Daily Mirror:

Crambo

The Sun:

Crambo

The Star:

Crambo

Daily Record:

Crambo