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13:10 Cheltenham

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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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Cheltenham

Runners: 20 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

Form: 41P-14 DBF

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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1

3rd Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 210y

Class 3

12:48 Carlisle

Uncle Bert

11st 10lb

J: James Turner

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

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

15:00 Uttoxeter

Uncle Bert

11st 2lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

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

14:20 Aintree

Uncle Bert

11st 4lb

J: James Turner

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

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

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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12th

4

2nd Mar 2024

Soft

2m 0f 128y

Class 4

16:50 Doncaster

Skytastic

11st 11lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Ben Pauling

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

13:15 Cheltenham

Skytastic

11st 1lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

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

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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7th

1

20th Apr 2024

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 3

16:10 Ayr

Doughmore Bay

12st 0lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Emma Lavelle

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

14:40 Haydock

Doughmore Bay

11st 9lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Emma Lavelle

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

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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9th

7

25th Oct 2024

Good

2m 3f 200y

Class 3

13:15 Cheltenham

American Sniper

11st 0lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

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

15:20 Chepstow

American Sniper

11st 1lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

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

16:08 Wincanton

American Sniper

11st 11lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

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

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

1st

3

2nd Oct 2023

Soft

2m 4f 110y

15:50 Fairyhouse

Skradin

11st 4lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Conor O’Dwyer

made virtually all, took keen hold early, soon clear

2/1

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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2nd

6

9th Dec 2023

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Aintree

Prince Zaltar

10st 12lb

J: J J Slevin

T: P J Rothwell

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

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

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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1st

2

27th May 2024

Good To Soft

3m 1f 10y

Class 4

14:05 Huntingdon

Off To A Flyer

12st 0lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Joe Tizzard

made all

6/1

5th

5

7th May 2024

Good

3m 1f 44y

Class 4

20:00 Hereford

Off To A Flyer

11st 9lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Joe Tizzard

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

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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7th

8

7th Dec 2023

Soft

2m 0f 180y

15:32 Clonmel

Takarengo

11st 12lb

J: Jack Foley

T: Thomas Mullins

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

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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2nd

3

23rd Oct 2024

Soft

2m 3f 29y

Class 3

15:40 Fontwell

Whatsupwithyou

11st 10lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

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

14:05 Cheltenham

Whatsupwithyou

10st 13lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

midfield, in touch with leaders 4th

20/1

2nd

7

31st Mar 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 114y

Class 3

17:25 Plumpton

Whatsupwithyou

11st 7lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

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

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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1st

2

2nd Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 3

14:29 Ayr

White Rhino

11st 12lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

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

14:25 Uttoxeter

White Rhino

11st 4lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

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

14:10 Cheltenham

White Rhino

10st 3lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

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

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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5th

16

26th Sep 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

16:37 Listowel

Fathom Two

11st 3lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Gavin Cromwell

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

19:55 Clonmel

Fathom Two

11st 12lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Gavin Cromwell

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

18:25 Limerick

Fathom Two

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

always behind, jumped right on occasions

33/1

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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4th

8

7th Oct 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

16:18 Fairyhouse

Arabian King

11st 9lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Cian Collins

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

15:45 Listowel

Arabian King

10st 6lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Cian Collins

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

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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10th

6

16th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 26y

Class 4

17:03 Wetherby

Son Of The Somme

11st 7lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Toby Lawes

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

17:12 Southwell

Son Of The Somme

11st 11lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Toby Lawes

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

16:43 Newbury

Son Of The Somme

11st 7lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Toby Lawes

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

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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3rd

3

26th Dec 2023

Soft

3m 1f 166y

Class 4

15:27 Fontwell

High Stakes

11st 11lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Warren Greatrex

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

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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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

4th

2

1st Mar 2024

Soft

2m 4f 118y

Class 4

13:50 Newbury

Knockanore

12st 0lb

J: Finn Lambert

T: Ryan Potter

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

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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8th

3

30th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 3f 61y

Class 4

17:25 Carlisle

Foillan

11st 10lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Patrick Neville

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

16:50 Catterick

Foillan

11st 12lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Patrick Neville

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

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

2nd

5

26th Oct 2024

Good

2m 7f 208y

Class 2

13:45 Cheltenham

Hauraki Gulf

11st 0lb

J: Chris Ward

T: Deborah Cole

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

13:20 Fontwell

Hauraki Gulf

11st 0lb

J: Chris Ward

T: Deborah Cole

in touch with leaders, pushed along from 8th, went third after 3 out, pressed winner approaching last, kept on run-in

7/2

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

5

29th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 32y

Class 4

12:50 Bangor-on-Dee

Paricolor

11st 11lb

J: Gearoid Harney

T: David Pipe

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

15:30 Ffos Las

Paricolor

12st 0lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: David Pipe

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

14:40 Haydock

Paricolor

10st 8lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

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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Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Fathom Two

TOPSPEED:

Knockanore

The Guardian:

White Rhino

Telegraph:

Uncle Bert

WEST COUNTRY:

Skytastic

RP RATINGS:

Paricolor

LAMBOURN:

High Stakes

Daily Mirror:

Whatsupwithyou

D Express:

Fathom Two

The Star:

Knockanore

Daily Mail:

Gentle And Kind

Daily Record:

Gentle And Kind