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Lycetts Insurance Brokers Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle (Challenger Stayers’ Series Qual’)

  • Prize money: £10562
  • 2m 5f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 20 runners
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Lycetts Insurance Brokers Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle (Challenger Stayers’ Series Qual’)

Runners: 20 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

Form: 41P-14 D BF

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict

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.

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5th

10

2nd Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 118y

Class 2

13:40 Newbury

Uncle Bert

10st 10lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

towards rear, slow jump 5th

9/2

1

17th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 3

13:10 Cheltenham

Uncle Bert

11st 12lb

J: James Turner

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

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.

10/1

4th

13

14th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 2

16:15 Chepstow

Uncle Bert

11st 3lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

Easily won a soft-ground maiden before never counting in a Grade 1 at Aintree (2m4f); soon got back on track with a comfortable handicap success off 9lb lower at Perth 17 days ago (soft) and retains plenty of potential.

11/2

Form: 0/4P4-

Last run: 233 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 124

Form & Verdict

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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2

17th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 3

13:10 Cheltenham

Skytastic

11st 11lb

J: Beau Morgan

T: Ben Pauling

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.

5/1

4th

1

29th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 3f 34y

Class 3

14:35 Market Rasen

Skytastic

12st 0lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Sam Thomas

Has performed poorly in both chasing starts, the latest when pulled up at Doncaster in January; smart novice hurdler last season and this represents a drop in class but he really needs to show more aptitude over fences.

7/2

2

10th Jan 2023

Good

2m 4f 115y

Class 3

13:50 Doncaster

Skytastic

11st 3lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Sam Thomas

prominent, lost position gradually from 8th, cajoled along when slow jump 9th, soon ridden and dropped to last, slow jump and lost touch 10th, jockey looked down to see if something was amiss and pulled up before 11th

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 12 BF

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 124

Form & Verdict

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.

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3

17th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 3

13:10 Cheltenham

Doughmore Bay

11st 11lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Emma Lavelle

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.

14/1

2nd

1

12th Oct 2023

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:15 Worcester

Doughmore Bay

11st 6lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Emma Lavelle

Every chance when falling two out in an Irish point last November; £90,000 buy before well-backed winner of a six-runner novice here (2m4f, good) in May by 2l from the pretty useful Ikarak, the pair clear; Ikarak reopposes with a 6lb swing but this one looks sure to improve, with this longer trip a likely help.

2/1

1st

3

8th May 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Worcester

Doughmore Bay

11st 3lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Emma Lavelle

Dam bred two useful jumpers; was holding every chance when falling two out in an Irish point in November (6-1); sold £90,000 since; worth market check on British/hurdle debut.

9/2

Form: 263-70

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict

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.

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4

17th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 3

13:10 Cheltenham

American Sniper

11st 9lb

J: Fergus Gillard

T: David Pipe

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.

16/1

10th

17

28th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 208y

Class 2

15:00 Cheltenham

American Sniper

10st 11lb

J: David Noonan

T: David Pipe

Inconsistent as a novice last season but ran quite well until tiring on heavy ground in competitive Chepstow handicap (2m3f) this month; ought to be better suited by today's conditions and current mark is workable; a possible if suited by the step up in trip.

40/1

7th

12

14th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 2

16:15 Chepstow

American Sniper

11st 5lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Dual hurdle winner who has gone close in a handicap but was well behind Twinjets in his latest race at Kempton in April; perhaps lacks the same potential as that rival and there are others to worry about.

20/1

Form: -42416 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 121

Form & Verdict

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.

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5

17th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 3

13:10 Cheltenham

Skradin

11st 8lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Conor O’Dwyer

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

12:55 Cork

Skradin

11st 12lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Conor O’Dwyer

led, soon went clear, reduced lead 4th, headed before 2 out, soon weakened

3/1

Form: 12-154 D

Last run: 119 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 121

Form & Verdict

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.

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6

17th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 3

13:10 Cheltenham

Prince Zaltar

11st 8lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: P J Rothwell

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

15:05 Killarney

Prince Zaltar

10st 11lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: P J Rothwell

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

8

19th Jun 2023

Good

3m 0f 100y

18:13 Kilbeggan

Prince Zaltar

10st 12lb

J: James O’Sullivan

T: P J Rothwell

Killarney winner on his penultimate start and ran well in defeat at Ballinrobe three weeks ago; potential improver back up in trip and is an each-way player.

5/1

Form: 632P1-

Last run: 210 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict

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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4th

11

2nd Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 118y

Class 2

13:40 Newbury

Off To A Flyer

10st 5lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

towards rear, not fluent 3rd

8/1

7

17th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 3

13:10 Cheltenham

Off To A Flyer

11st 7lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Joe Tizzard

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.

15/2

1st

7

21st Apr 2023

Good To Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 3

16:45 Ayr

Off To A Flyer

11st 3lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

in touch with leaders

14/1

Form: 235633

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict

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).

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5th

1

26th Nov 2023

Soft

3m 0f 100y

12:45 Punchestown

Takarengo

11st 13lb

J: Mr C Mullins

T: Thomas Mullins

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

13:10 Cheltenham

Takarengo

11st 7lb

J: Jack Foley

T: Thomas Mullins

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

Form: 224-34 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict

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.

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9

17th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 3

13:10 Cheltenham

Whatsupwithyou

11st 6lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Ben Pauling

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.

16/1

4th

1

22nd Oct 2023

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Kempton

Whatsupwithyou

12st 1lb

J: Luca Morgan

T: Ben Pauling

led, ridden and headed home turn, lost two places 2 out, soon weakened

13/2

3rd

1

22nd May 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

14:10 Ffos Las

Whatsupwithyou

12st 2lb

J: Beau Morgan

T: Ben Pauling

Not prolific but running well this spring; is feasibly weighted and has suitable conditions so no obvious reason why he wouldn't make a bold bid back down into a Class 4.

15/8

Form: 63-141 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict

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).

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10

17th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 3

13:10 Cheltenham

Pinnacle Peak

11st 5lb

J: Harry Atkins

T: Martin Keighley

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

17:05 Cheltenham

Pinnacle Peak

10st 2lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Martin Keighley

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

16:50 Warwick

Pinnacle Peak

11st 11lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Martin Keighley

led, hit 6th, headed 4 out, rallied after 3 out, weakened approaching last

7/2

Form: 1112-1 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict

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.

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11

17th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 3

13:10 Cheltenham

White Rhino

11st 5lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

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.

6/1

1st

6

19th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 8y

Class 4

13:20 Carlisle

White Rhino

11st 3lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Won his first three handicaps (2m3f/2m4f, good/good to soft) earlier this year then second of 13 at Southwell (2m4f, good to soft) in April when last seen; this lightly raced 7yo could have more left in the tank and he's respected on his reappearance.

13/2

2nd

10

28th Apr 2023

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

18:15 Southwell

White Rhino

11st 7lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Major improver who made it 3-3 in handicaps when forging clear over C&D (good to soft) last month; up another 10lb but this return to forecast quicker ground is no problem and this scopey gelding could continue on the upgrade; big player again.

9/4

Form: 327313 BF

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict

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.

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12

17th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 3

13:10 Cheltenham

Fathom Two

11st 4lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Gavin Cromwell

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.

10/1

3rd

2

6th Oct 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 165y

14:25 Downpatrick

Fathom Two

11st 9lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

raced in third, disputing third when mistake and pecked on landing 2 out, not fluent last, soon outpaced and ridden, kept on towards finish, no match for first two

3/1

1st

2

15th Sep 2023

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:15 Downpatrick

Fathom Two

11st 4lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

prominent, headway and challenging on outer approaching last, ridden to lead run-in, ran on when edged right towards finish, always doing enough

7/2

Form: 5-6875

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict

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.

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13

17th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 3

13:10 Cheltenham

Arabian King

11st 4lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Cian Collins

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.

20/1

5th

12

27th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 200y

Class 3

17:05 Cheltenham

Arabian King

10st 8lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Cian Collins

Won an Irish maiden hurdle last year and winning for the fifth time on the Flat when doing it comfortably in a 1m6f Listowel handicap (soft to heavy) last month; six defeats in handicaps over hurdles include a remote fifth in this 12 months ago.

12/1

1st

16

(4)

21st Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 6f 55y

17:45 Listowel

Arabian King

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Cian Michael Collins

dwelt start, pushed along briefly, towards rear early, midfield after 5f, headway and prominent over 2f out, ridden to lead but faced challenge over 1f out, ran on final 110yds

Form: 316-P3 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict

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.

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14

17th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 3

13:10 Cheltenham

Son Of The Somme

11st 4lb

J: Lewis Dobb

T: Brian Ellison

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.

33/1

3rd

9

4th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 3

13:42 Ayr

Son Of The Somme

10st 3lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Brian Ellison

led, faced challenge after 3 out, headed 2 out, soon lost second, rallied and challenging run-in, kept on until no extra inside final 110yds

20/1

0

4

26th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Carlisle

Son Of The Somme

11st 10lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Brian Ellison

Tailed off at Doncaster (2m4f, good) in March last time but he ran well on his three other starts last term, winning at Sedgefield (2m5f, soft) two outings ago; in the mix if at the top of his game on this comeback.

10/1

Form: 38357-

Last run: 291 days

W: 11st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict

Useful form as a novice hurdler but lost his way last season, predominantly over fences; now has to prove he can turn the tide.

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15

17th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 3

13:10 Cheltenham

High Stakes

11st 4lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Warren Greatrex

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

15:35 Hereford

High Stakes

11st 5lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

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

Form: P371-3

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict

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.

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16

17th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 3

13:10 Cheltenham

Knockanore

11st 4lb

J: Ned Fox

T: Ryan Potter

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.

12/1

3rd

9

29th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 2

15:10 Aintree

Knockanore

10st 7lb

J: Finn Lambert

T: Ryan Potter

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.

10/1

1st

2

25th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

13:40 Ffos Las

Knockanore

11st 10lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Ryan Potter

Caused a 20-1 surprise when winning at Carlisle (2m3f, soft) last November, and did okay (third) back there on that same sharp inner hurdles track penultimate; substandard in first-time cheekpieces (retained) latest; a possible contender under a 7lb penalty.

7/1

Form: 21 D

Last run: 89 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 116

Form & Verdict

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.

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17

17th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 3

13:10 Cheltenham

Gentle And Kind

11st 3lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

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

15:15 Tramore

Gentle And Kind

10st 11lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

in touch with leaders

7/4

Form: 71/PF- D

Last run: 356 days

W: 11st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict

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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18

17th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 3

13:10 Cheltenham

Foillan

11st 3lb

J: Daniel King

T: Patrick Neville

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.

33/1

5

26th Nov 2022

Heavy

3m 0f 5y

Class 3

13:28 Bangor-on-Dee

Foillan

11st 7lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Dr Richard Newland

3-5 over hurdles since switched to handicaps just over a year ago, the last two wins gained over 3m on heavy; not much went to plan on recent seasonal/chase debut (pulled up) but he may yet have a good future over fences.

12/1

1

15th Nov 2022

Good To Soft

3m 1f 44y

Class 4

13:45 Hereford

Foillan

12st 1lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Dr Richard Newland

Thorough stayer who won three handicap hurdles last term, the last two over 3m1f on heavy ground; on a career-high mark (5lb higher than for last win) but worth considering on chase debut.

11/2

Form: /222-2 BF

Last run: 200 days

W: 11st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict

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.

Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

19

17th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 3

13:10 Cheltenham

Hauraki Gulf

11st 3lb

J: Chris Ward

T: Deborah Cole

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.

25/1

7

13th May 2023

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 3

19:25 Warwick

Hauraki Gulf

11st 0lb

J: Chris Ward

T: Deborah Cole

2nd

4

1st May 2023

Good

3m 1f 0y

Class 4

13:30 Warwick

Hauraki Gulf

11st 6lb

J: Chris Ward

T: Deborah Cole

disputing second, not fluent 7th, mistake 9th, ridden and outpaced before 2 out, kept on final 110yds

15/8

Form: 3256P- D

Last run: 249 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict

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 + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

20

17th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 3

13:10 Cheltenham

Paricolor

11st 2lb

J: Gearoid Harney

T: David Pipe

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.

25/1

6th

11

(5)

3rd Nov 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:35 Newmarket

Paricolor

8st 13lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: David Pipe

His five Flat races were all in France in 2019; ten wins in all over the years, nine over hurdles but he had a troubled end to last jumps season and had wind surgery since; usual blinkers give way to cheekpieces, last seen three years ago; easily won a 2021 selling hurdle on heavy; market may guide.

25/1

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Selections

The Times:

Gentle And Kind

SPOTLIGHT:

Fathom Two

TOPSPEED:

Knockanore

The Guardian:

White Rhino

Telegraph:

Uncle Bert

POSTDATA:

Son Of The Somme

WEST COUNTRY:

Skytastic

RP RATINGS:

Paricolor

LAMBOURN:

High Stakes

The Sun:

Pinnacle Peak

Daily Mirror:

Whatsupwithyou

D Express:

Fathom Two

The Star:

Knockanore

Daily Mail:

Gentle And Kind

Daily Record:

Gentle And Kind