13:10 Cheltenham
SoftLycetts Insurance Brokers Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle (Challenger Stayers’ Series Qual’)
- Prize money: £10562
- 2m 5f 0y
- Class 3
- 20 runners
Runners: 20 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
10/1
Form: 41P-14 DBF
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 125
Won a bit too well for his own good on handicap debut at Perth (2m4f, soft) as a 9lb higher mark appeared to find him out at Chepstow (heavy); however, James Turner's hefty 10lb claim sees to that rise and he's probably open to further progress.
Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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1 |
3rd Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 210y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Much improved when gaining clearcut handicap hurdle wins at Wetherby and Bangor (both 2m3f on soft under James Turner) and not disgraced at Aintree festival; finished last of three when evens for chasing debut at Uttoxeter where 2m on good ground found him out; better can be expected of him here. |
9/2 |
3rd 4 |
6th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 1m 7f 214y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
led, hit 2nd, raced in second when headed after 5th, hit 3 out (usual 4 out), soon outpaced |
100/30 |
7th 10 |
12th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Has won with something to spare under James Turner the last twice (2m4f, soft), particularly at Bangor three weeks ago; he's gone up another 8lb and is in a much hotter race today, but things have clearly clicked for this 7yo and it's possible he remains ahead of the handicapper. |
16/1 |
5/1
Form: 0/4P4-
Last run: 233 days
W: 11st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 124
A long way beneath his best in three chases last season but did well as a novice hurdler in his previous campaign and he's on a handy mark if as good as he was; joined this outfit for £30,000; trip/ground fine.
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No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
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Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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12th 4 |
2nd Mar 2024 Soft 2m 0f 128y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
A very promising novice hurdler two years ago but lightly raced and disappointing since (including spell over fences); well beaten on both starts for new stable this season; big leap of faith required to support him here. |
20/1 |
12th 8 |
15th Dec 2023 Soft 2m 0f 179y Class 3 |
11st 1lb |
Out of form in his last four outings (spread over a year, last three over fences) for Sam Thomas and tailed off at 22-1 when making the running on reappearance here (2m5f) four weeks ago; unraced over shorter than 2m3f over jumps; lots to prove. |
16/1 |
14/1
Form: 12 BF
Last run: 36 days
W: 11st 11lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 124
Won a 2m4f good-ground novice at Worcester in May and posted the same RPR when the runner-up reversed those placings on better terms in a rematch last month (good to soft); doesn't want the ground too soft according to his trainer, but he enters handicaps dangerously unexposed.
Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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7th 1 |
20th Apr 2024 Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Runner-up at Plumpton (3m1f, good to soft) in January on second handicap start and improved again when filling same position at Haydock (3m, soft) three weeks ago; this progressive 6yo might not be far away. |
14/1 |
2nd 4 |
30th Mar 2024 Soft 3m 0f 58y Class 2 |
11st 9lb |
Not seen to best effect when seventh of 20 on Cheltenham handicap debut in November and quickly showed his mark to be workable when second at Plumpton (3m1f, good to soft) in January; testing ground an unknown but good chance this unexposed 6yo has more to offer. |
6/1 |
16/1
Form: 263-70
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 122
Proved hard to catch right as a novice last season and it's not been the best of starts to this campaign, with him beaten 21l at Chepstow (2m3f, heavy) and 40l here (3m, good to soft); tongue-tie added with cheekpieces reapplied.
Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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9th 7 |
25th Oct 2024 Good 2m 3f 200y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Won 20-runner handicap in refitted cheekpieces/first-time tongue-tie here last November (2m5f, good to soft) but well below that form since; struggled on recent seasonal debut, and the cheekpieces are missing again. |
20/1 |
16th 11 |
12th Oct 2024 Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 2 |
11st 1lb |
Returned to form with win in 20-runner Cheltenham handicap last November (2m5f, good to soft; first-time tongue-tie/refitted cheekpieces) but his subsequent efforts were disappointing; had wind surgery during summer break; cheekpieces left off today. |
33/1 |
7th 5 |
8th Apr 2024 Heavy 2m 3f 179y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
In a first-time tongue-tie and cheekpieces back on he won a 20-runner race at Cheltenham (2m5f, good to soft) in November; fair fourth at Taunton (2m3f) four weeks later but he found little when returned to 3m at Newbury since; better expected back in trip with his yard going well. |
10/1 |
25/1
Form: -42416 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 121
Won a Fairyhouse maiden hurdle from the front last month (2m4f, soft) but can race keenly and he dropped out to be sixth on his handicap debut at Cork (2m); lightly raced still and could yet have an improved run in him.
Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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5 |
17th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
Won a Fairyhouse maiden hurdle from the front last month (2m4f, soft) but can race keenly and he dropped out to be sixth on his handicap debut at Cork (2m); lightly raced still and could yet have an improved run in him. |
25/1 |
6th 4 |
5th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
led, soon went clear, reduced lead 4th, headed before 2 out, soon weakened |
3/1 |
1st 3 |
2nd Oct 2023 Soft 2m 4f 110y |
11st 4lb |
made virtually all, took keen hold early, soon clear |
2/1 |
20/1
Form: 12-154 D
Last run: 119 days
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 121
The winner of two 2m4f handicaps in Ireland this year and late mistakes did him no favours when beaten 14l over 2m7f the final time; needs to resume improvement to defy this sort of mark.
Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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2nd 6 |
9th Dec 2023 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 2 |
10st 12lb |
Steadily progressive 6yo who won twice in the spring (2m4f, good to yielding/good) and was a respectable sixth of 20 at Cheltenham (2m5f, good to soft) three weeks ago; also effective on soft; last time was his first run since July and he may be able to build on it. |
16/1 |
6 |
17th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
The winner of two 2m4f handicaps in Ireland this year and late mistakes did him no favours when beaten 14l over 2m7f the final time; needs to resume improvement to defy this sort of mark. |
20/1 |
4th 7 |
21st Jul 2023 Yielding 2m 6f 180y |
10st 11lb |
Has gained two wins over 2m4f this year; not at his best back at this trip at Ballinrobe when last seen; probably needs a career best to defy his current mark. |
10/1 |
15/2
Form: 632P1-
Last run: 210 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 120
Lightly raced and signed off last season with a career best when appreciating the step up to 3m at Ayr (good to soft; 7lb lower); could need this first run back and chasing is reportedly on the agenda sooner rather than later.
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No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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1st 2 |
27th May 2024 Good To Soft 3m 1f 10y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
made all |
6/1 |
5th 5 |
7th May 2024 Good 3m 1f 44y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Ayr win over hurdles last spring came off an 8lb higher mark but he's proven wildly inconsistent under rules, again running below market expectations back from wind surgery six weeks ago; has it to prove now. |
5/1 |
20/1
Form: 235633
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 120
Did well to remain competitive in his recent handicap chases at Galway (2m6f) considering the mistakes he made; seems more effective over hurdles but he's hard to win with (1-24 in this discipline).
Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
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Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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7th 8 |
7th Dec 2023 Soft 2m 0f 180y |
11st 12lb |
1-26 record over hurdles; fair placed form over fences this season gives him claims of sorts but likely to find a couple too good. |
8/1 |
5th 1 |
26th Nov 2023 Soft 3m 0f 100y |
11st 13lb |
1-25 record over hurdles is an ongoing negative; fair placed form over fences lately, in defiance of his tendency to make mistakes; made little impression over hurdles at Cheltenham nine days ago. |
10/1 |
8 |
17th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
Did well to remain competitive in his recent handicap chases at Galway (2m6f) considering the mistakes he made; seems more effective over hurdles but he's hard to win with (1-24 in this discipline). |
20/1 |
16/1
Form: 224-34 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 6lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 119
Has plenty of back-class off higher marks but couldn't win a race last season despite some creditable efforts and his comeback run was underwhelming, even if that was needed; others preferred.
Place /
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Date /
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Distance / Class |
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Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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2nd 3 |
23rd Oct 2024 Soft 2m 3f 29y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
prominent, disputed lead towards near side before last, no extra towards finish |
2/1 |
2nd 11 |
17th Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 56y Class 2 |
10st 13lb |
midfield, in touch with leaders 4th |
20/1 |
2nd 7 |
31st Mar 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 114y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
The form of his Ludlow win just before Christmas (2m5f, soft; under a 7lb claimer) hasn't worked out too badly and coming here fresh is no bad thing; has more on his plate after a 6lb rise but he was rated higher back in the day. |
13/2 |
10/1
Form: 63-141 C
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 5lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 118
Conceding 14lb to White Rhino when beaten 8l by that rival at Southwell earlier this year; has won two of his three subsequent starts and decisively saw off a well-handicapped rival here the last time (2m4f, good; 6lb lower); has to be of interest with Harry Atkins now taking off 10lb, assuming he'll be okay on softer ground (some doubts).
Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
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Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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10 |
17th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
Conceding 14lb to White Rhino when beaten 8l by that rival at Southwell earlier this year; has won two of his three subsequent starts and decisively saw off a well-handicapped rival here the last time (2m4f, good; 6lb lower); has to be of interest with Harry Atkins now taking off 10lb, assuming he'll be okay on softer ground (some doubts). |
10/1 |
1st 14 |
27th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 2m 3f 200y Class 3 |
10st 2lb |
Record of 4-11 over hurdles; gave it his all when a 5l fourth at Warwick (3m1f, good; as effective at 2m4f) and it could be that he's a shade high in the weights now; that may tell in this competitive a race. |
20/1 |
4th 5 |
25th Sep 2023 Good 3m 1f 0y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
led, hit 6th, headed 4 out, rallied after 3 out, weakened approaching last |
7/2 |
6/1
Form: 1112-1 D
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 118
Made it 4-5 in handicaps when coming some 9l clear in a Class 4 event at Carlisle on his reappearance (heavy; also won on good) having been well backed; goes into a deeper race here off 9lb higher (Toby Wynne also claimed 3lb last time) but difficult to gauge the ceiling of his ability.
Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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1st 2 |
2nd Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
travelled strongly, in touch with leaders, not fluent 14th, went second 4 out, pressed leader and challenging from 3 out, ridden to lead last, kept on well final 110yds |
5/2 |
4th 8 |
16th Mar 2024 Heavy 2m 7f 70y Class 2 |
11st 4lb |
Has come a long way this season and was tackling 3m for the first time when a clearcut winner at Cheltenham (soft) on his penultimate run; this 6lb higher mark seemed to anchor him at Huntingdon (3m1f, good to soft) but again he ran well; solid. |
7/1 |
26 |
14th Mar 2024 Soft 2m 7f 213y Class 1 |
10st 3lb |
Reserve; has a cracking record in handicaps, starting off at a very low level and winning five last February-December, last time making light of the step up to 3m at Cheltenham (soft); also won on good to soft and heavy; improvement finally came to an end in January at Huntingdon but that was a creditable effort and a resumption of progress would be no surprise; player. |
12/1 |
10/1
Form: 327313 BF
Last run: 42 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 117
Tongue tie only applied the last twice at Downpatrick; didn't need to dig too deep to win his maiden and was probably not seen to best effect when close up on handicap debut (soft); looks progressive and proven on undulating tracks; respected.
Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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5th 16 |
26th Sep 2024 Good 2m 4f 0y |
11st 3lb |
Downpatrick maiden hurdle winner last September was pulled up when last seen in that sphere; beaten a long way in two chase starts in May and no better when pulled up at Clonmel in June; return to hurdling a plus but very risky. |
33/1 |
5 |
7th Jun 2024 Good 2m 6f 169y |
11st 12lb |
Downpatrick maiden hurdle winner last September was pulled-up when last seen in that sphere; beaten a long way in two chase starts last month and huge improvement needed on that form. |
28/1 |
10th 5 |
23rd May 2024 Good 2m 3f 160y |
11st 12lb |
always behind, jumped right on occasions |
33/1 |
20/1
Form: 5-6875
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 117
Multiple Flat winner but has only won an Irish maiden over hurdles and is just 1lb lower than when fifth behind Pinnacle Peak here three weeks ago; won't mind today's softer surface but looks up against it.
Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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4th 8 |
7th Oct 2024 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 9lb |
Well beaten on the Flat and over hurdles lately and has to get back to his better earlier form. |
22/1 |
10th 17 |
25th Sep 2024 Good 3m 0f 0y |
10st 6lb |
Won on the Flat at this track last year; was a decent hurdle third earlier in the year but was poor at Galway and also on the level since. |
28/1 |
33/1
Form: 316-P3 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 11st 4lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 117
Had been chasing before returning to hurdles with a close third in first-time blinkers at Ayr (3m, good to soft); had no excuses from the front there and this mark is challenging.
Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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10th 6 |
16th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 3m 0f 26y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Hurdle/chase winner for Brian Ellison; decent second in Newbury chase on stable debut (2m4f, good to soft) but well beaten at Southwell last time (3m, good); has run well at 3m; likely to be sharper for the run following a break. |
11/1 |
5th 3 |
7th May 2024 Good 3m 0f 60y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Hurdle/chase winner for Brian Ellison; no match for a progressive winner at Newbury (2m6f, good to soft) but that was a positive start for this yard; unreliable in the past but if holding his form he could be the answer. |
100/30 |
2nd 5 |
22nd Mar 2024 Good To Soft 2m 6f 93y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
9yo who is not easy to predict but he was a good second over hurdles at Doncaster (3m, good) in January, on his final run for Brian Ellison; now returns to fences but he won in this sphere (2m5f, soft) last winter and could be dangerous for new yard. |
6/1 |
25/1
Form: 38357-
Last run: 291 days
W: 11st 4lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 117
Useful form as a novice hurdler but lost his way last season, predominantly over fences; now has to prove he can turn the tide.
Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
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Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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3rd 3 |
26th Dec 2023 Soft 3m 1f 166y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Bumper and 2m7f hurdle winner (good to soft); has been unable to kick on over fences; returned to hurdles for reappearance at Cheltenham (2m5f, good to soft) latest, when creditable fifth; more needed. |
6/1 |
15 |
17th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Useful form as a novice hurdler but lost his way last season, predominantly over fences; now has to prove he can turn the tide. |
25/1 |
7th 9 |
30th Jan 2023 Soft 3m 1f 44y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
0-3 since switched to chasing, best effort when third at Catterick; however, still reasonable to expect better in this sphere (he was 4-5 in points) and could go well off a reduced mark. |
10/1 |
J: Ned Fox
T: Ryan Potter
12/1
Form: P371-3
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 117
Won two novice hurdles last season (2m3f/2m) and was given a positive ride when ultimately third behind a well-handicapped winner on his return at Aintree (2m4f, good to soft); perhaps flattered to some extent there but off the same mark he's hard to rule out.
Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
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Distance / Class |
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Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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5th 6 |
13th Oct 2024 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
11st 1lb |
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 |
4th 2 |
1st Mar 2024 Soft 2m 4f 118y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Effective with varied tactics; good third at Aintree (2m4f, good to soft; acts on soft) on reappearance but fell two out at Cheltenham (not far away but under pressure) in November and not seen since; needs extra. |
12/1 |
15/2
Form: 21 D
Last run: 89 days
W: 11st 3lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 116
Point win was followed by a long absence; has returned in good order and showed the right spirit to win a 2m5f maiden at Tramore (soft) three months ago; the runner-up has done nothing for that form but it reads okay through the subsequent exploits of the third; could be on a useful mark.
Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
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Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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17 |
17th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
Point win was followed by a long absence; has returned in good order and showed the right spirit to win a 2m5f maiden at Tramore (soft) three months ago; the runner-up has done nothing for that form but it reads okay through the subsequent exploits of the third; could be on a useful mark. |
15/2 |
1st 12 |
20th Aug 2023 Yielding 2m 5f 100y |
10st 11lb |
in touch with leaders |
7/4 |
33/1
Form: 71/PF- D
Last run: 356 days
W: 11st 3lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 116
Capable off this mark in the past but he failed to complete in two chases last winter for his previous yard and absent since; others safer.
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No / Draw |
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Distance / Class |
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Verdict | Starting price |
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8th 3 |
30th Mar 2024 Soft 2m 3f 61y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Three wins over hurdles, over 2m4f on good to soft and twice over 3m on heavy; hasn't been at his best since returning from a year out and, having travelled well, his finishing effort in this new headgear combination last time was disappointing. |
12/1 |
4th 3 |
27th Feb 2024 Soft 3m 1f 71y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
3m winner on heavy ground and has become very well handicapped; has been contesting stronger races than this and didn't run at all badly at Haydock last time in a race he won two years earlier; that was after wind surgery and in new headgear; visor replaces cheekpieces this time. |
11/2 |
25/1
Form: /222-2 BF
Last run: 200 days
W: 11st 3lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 116
Bumper winner who has been competitive in defeat over hurdles; would have appreciated a stronger pace and perhaps softer ground when a beaten favourite in his latest maiden (3m1f, good); could have something better lurking on handicap debut.
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No / Draw |
Date /
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Distance / Class |
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Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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2nd 5 |
26th Oct 2024 Good 2m 7f 208y Class 2 |
11st 0lb |
jumped left on occasions, prominent, pushed along with one circuit to go, dropped to last but in touch with leaders after 7th, rallied approaching last, wandered around final 110yds, went second final stride |
16/1 |
2nd 4 |
24th Sep 2024 Good 2m 5f 164y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
in touch with leaders, pushed along from 8th, went third after 3 out, pressed winner approaching last, kept on run-in |
7/2 |
25/1
Form: 3256P- D
Last run: 249 days
W: 11st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 115
Excellent strike-rate over hurdles (9-29) but his last jumps season didn't end well and, following wind surgery, he was tailed off on the Flat two weeks ago (has form on heavy); seemingly plenty to prove.
Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
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Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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5 |
29th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 32y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Without a win since late 2021 and was struggling for form when last seen; needs a major turnaround in another change of headgear. |
14/1 |
5th 2 |
15th May 2024 Good 2m 7f 191y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Has nine hurdle wins on his CV but last success was in December 2021 and he's been pulled up in both runs this spring; mark continues to fall and conditions are no problem but he needs a major turnaround; equipment removed. |
10/1 |
12 |
30th Mar 2024 Soft 3m 0f 58y Class 2 |
10st 8lb |
Claims on his placed efforts in late 2023 but his losing run is mounting up and he was pulled up at Exeter only 11 days ago; needs a change of headgear (first-time visor replaces regular blinkers) to make a difference. |
16/1 |
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