Campbell & Rowley Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) (4YO plus)
2m 6f 31y Good to soft
Sunny spells
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119 Expert View: Improved up in trip under positive handling when winning a novice hurdle at Fontwell by 8l last time; off a short-break; effective around 2m2f on soft and good; point winner with more to offer.
Form Snapshot: Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point at 2m 3f and 3m on good ground. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 5-6fav at Fontwell over 2m 3f (good) in May, beating Western George by 8l. Having his first run for a new stable today.
118 Expert View: Improved down in class and trip landing a handicap by 6 1/2l off a 8lb lower mark here last time; effective 2m-3m, suited by sound surface; bit more to come now he's had his head in front.
Form Snapshot: Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m and 2m 6f on good to firm and good ground. A winner at 8-1 in a hurdle race over this course and distance (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Masterminding by 7l.
112 Expert View: Made move too soon beaten 10l in a handicap hurdle here last time; effective 2m4f-3m, acts on good to soft, good; capable off this mark.
Form Snapshot: Has won seven hurdle races and four chases from 2m 3f to 3m on ground varying from good to heavy, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 10l behind Caughtinyourtrance at 28-1 when eighth of 13 on his latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (good) last month.
111 Expert View: Ran to current form beaten 8l in a handicap hurdle at Market Rasen last time; tongue-tie first time; effective 2m-2m7f, acts on good to soft, good, likes Market Rasen; below best this year and recent rain a worry.
Form Snapshot: Winner of seven hurdle races from 2m to 2m 7f on good and good to soft ground. Finished 8l behind Kiwi De Cotte when fifth of 6 at 10-3 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Market Rasen over 2m 7f (good) earlier this month.
109 Expert View: Mistakes, made too much use of well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe latest; effective 2m, acts on good; maiden winner, yet to fire this year.
Form Snapshot: A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 1f on good - yielding ground. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Eye Of A Tiger when eighth of 10 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ballinrobe over 2m 1f (good) last month. Having his first run for a new stable today.
115 Expert View: Scored by 2l off a 6lb lower mark at Fakenham penultimate start; forced to wait for gap, just failed, unlucky, ran to form last time, 3lb higher here; trainer in form; effective around 2m-2m4f, acts on soft, good; back in form, remains well treated on Irish efforts.
Form Snapshot: He has won three hurdle races from 2m to 2m 5f on good ground. Beaten a short head by Oneinthewell when second of 12 at 20-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Market Rasen over 2m 5f (good) last month. Has won at Fakenham and Market Rasen this season.
111 Expert View: Disappointing after wind op down the field in a handicap hurdle here most recent; second run after wind op; effective 2m-2m4f, wants sound surface; fair mark on Irish form, inconsistent.
Form Snapshot: He has won four hurdle races from 2m to 2m 6f on ground varying from good to yielding, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 12l behind Caughtinyourtrance at 16-1 when 10th of 13 on his latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (good) last month.
120 Expert View: Returned to form down in class beaten 2l off this mark here last time; effective 2m4f-3m; unreliable of late but likes the track and handles soft ground, interesting.
Form Snapshot: Winner of five hurdle races from 2m 3f to 2m 6f on ground varying from good to soft. Finished 10l behind Seeyainthesuninn when fifth of 12 at 9-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 3m 1f (good) earlier this month.
113 Expert View: Outpaced, never threatened down the field in a handicap hurdle here most recent; usually held up; effective 2m-2m4f; fair mark and back in form until latest but on long losing run.
Form Snapshot: Winner of seven hurdle races from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to soft, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 25-1 when 10th of 11 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 1f (good) last month.
112 Expert View: Conceded first run but improved for initial experience when second beaten 2 1/4l in a novice hurdle at Ludlow latest; returning from a break; effective 2m, acts on good to soft; should improve again if settling now tackling handicaps up in trip.
Form Snapshot: Placed in two hurdle races and a NH flat race from five starts. Beaten 2 1/4l by Silvereen when second of 5 at 11-10fav on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Ludlow over 2m (good) in May. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with Jamie Snowden.
113 Expert View: Outpaced, disappointing handicap debut well beaten in a handicap hurdle here latest; effective 2m1f, acts on good; still early days but must bounce back and has stamina concerns here.
Form Snapshot: A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 1f on good ground. Well beaten at 18-1 behind Zamond when seventh of 8 on her latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 1f (good) last month.
110 Expert View: Continued in modest form comfortably held in a handicap hurdle here last time; effective 2m1f-3m1f on soft and good; remain on a fair mark but below par this year.
Form Snapshot: He has won a hurdle race, a NH flat race and a chase from 2m to 2m 1f on good and soft ground. Well beaten at 22-1 behind Seeyainthesuninn when eighth of 12 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 3m 1f (good) earlier this month.
112 Expert View: Ran to form when second beaten 6 1/2l in a handicap hurdle here latest; effective 2m6f, acts on good; needs to build on latest couple of starts.
Form Snapshot: Placed in three hurdle races from ten NH starts. Finished 9l behind Seeyainthesuninn when fourth of 12 at 11-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 3m 1f (good) earlier this month. Runs from 2lb out of handicap.
NOTTODAYBOBO went very close to making it a hat-trick of victories when stepped up to this grade at Market Rasen and the manner of that performance suggests he could easily win again, despite a 3lb rise for that narrow defeat. Enya is an interesting contender on her handicap bow after filling the runner-up spot on both starts over timber. Others to note include Handmedownastar and Fairlawn Skipper.
The pair of last time out winners at the top of the weights HANDMEDOWNASTAR and Fairlawn Skipper make most appeal here. The latter isn't fully exposed over staying trips and should have more to offer now he's had his head in front but preferences is for the former. He benefitted from a positive ride when a cosy winner last time and his point form suggests this longer trip will be of benefit. With Sean Bowen booked he can take advantage of a lenient opening mark. Of the others course specialist Secret Secret is feared most. He's been inconsistent recently but returned to form last time and is a C&D winner on easy ground.
| Year | Favourite Finish Position | Winner Market Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 | 4 | 5 |
| Distance | Record Time |
|---|---|
| 2m 6f 31y | 4:19.20 |
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