Weatherbys General Stud Book Novices' Limited Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) (4YO plus)
3m 1f 10y Good
Sunny
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98 Expert View: Pulled up in a handicap chase at Taunton latest where unsuited by heavy; enjoys making it; effective 2m4f-3m on a sound surface; latest hurdles run franked; good mark on chase form; needs to be allowed to dominate.
Form Snapshot: She has won three chases and a point-to-point from 2m 4f to 3m on good and good to soft ground. Pulled up 3 out when 22-1 at Taunton over 2m 7f (heavy) in a chase won by Ted The Thief last month on her latest outing.
97 Expert View: Raced lazily, ran to form beaten 3 1/4l off a 3lb lower mark here last time; blinkers first time; suited by 3m, acts on good to soft, good and probably softer; bit quirky but open to improving over staying trips.
Form Snapshot: A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 7f on good to soft ground. Beaten 3 1/2l by Cuillin Ridge when second of 7 at 11-10fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (good to soft) earlier this month.
84 Expert View: May have found ground too testing when fourth beaten 53l in a handicap hurdle at Exeter latest; cheekpieces first time; effective 2m, acts on soft and good; needs more to figure over hurdles.
Form Snapshot: Placed in a NH flat race from seven starts. Well beaten at 10-1 behind Bredon Hill Dart when fourth of 7 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Exeter over 2m 6f (heavy) last month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time.
99 Expert View: Scored by 7 1/2l off a 10lb lower mark at Hereford in December; returned to form second beaten 5l off 89 last time, same mark here; effective 2m4f-2m7f, acts on soft and good to soft; back in form after wind op.
Form Snapshot: A winner of a hurdle race at 3m 1f on soft ground. Beaten 5l by Junior Des Mottes when second of 9 at 11-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Plumpton over 3m 1f (soft) last month.
103 Expert View: Scored by 1 1/2l off a 2lb lower mark at Fakenham penultimate start; didn't travel and may have found ground too soft third beaten 17l off 89 last time, same mark here; effective over 2m4f-3m, acts on good to soft, good; steadily progressing until latest, can get back on track on quicker ground.
Form Snapshot: Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 7f and 3m on good to soft ground. Third of 5 behind Junior Des Mottes beaten 17l at 10-3 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Fakenham over 2m 7f (soft) last month. Has won at Fakenham and Southwell this season.
93 Expert View: Below form off revised mark, may have found ground too soft when fourth beaten 27l in a handicap hurdle at Fontwell latest; off a short-break; effective up to 3m2f, acts on good to soft, good; steadily improving until latest.
Form Snapshot: A winner of a hurdle race at 3m 1f on good to soft ground. Well beaten at 9-2 behind Mr Griffiths when fourth of 11 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Fontwell over 3m 2f (soft) in January.
98 Expert View: Never threatened after series of errors but did see out the longer trip on handicap debut when fourth beaten 33l in a handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter latest; off a short-break; effective 2m-3m, acts on good to soft; likely has more to offer in handicaps.
Form Snapshot: Yet to place in six starts. Well beaten at 9-1 behind Bollin Thou when fourth of 13 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Uttoxeter over 2m 7f (good to soft) in December last year.
95 Expert View: Improved suited by positive handling beaten 3 1/4l off this mark at Doncaster last time; effective 2m4f-3m2f with cut; running into form and not fully exposed.
Form Snapshot: Placed in two hurdle races from eight starts. Beaten 3 1/2l by Harley's Pride when second of 9 at 3-1fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Doncaster over 3m (good to soft) last month.
98 Expert View: Ran to form when fourth beaten 6l in a handicap hurdle at Catterick latest; effective 2 1/2-3m; inconsistent maiden.
Form Snapshot: A winner of a point-to-point at 3m, but that win was over three years ago. Finished 6l behind Secret Vino when fourth of 6 at 7-2 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Catterick over 2m 3f (good to soft) last month.
87 Expert View: Below form up in trip when fourth beaten 24l in a handicap hurdle at Plumpton latest; effective 2m, acts on soft, good to soft; inconsistent.
Form Snapshot: Placed in a NH flat race from 11 starts. Well beaten at 12-1 behind Junior Des Mottes when fourth of 9 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Plumpton over 3m 1f (soft) last month. Runs from 2lb out of handicap.
78 Expert View: Up in trip and didn't stay comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Plumpton last time; usually held up; effective at 2m4f, acts on good to soft; improving since going handicapping until latest but stamina concerns once again.
Form Snapshot: Placed in two hurdle races from eight starts. Well beaten at 7-2 behind Junior Des Mottes when sixth of 9 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Plumpton over 3m 1f (soft) last month. Runs from 7lb out of handicap.
GLENGOLLY bumped into a well-handicapped rival when filling second place over 3m1f at Plumpton last month and it would be no surprise to see him go one better from an unchanged mark. That said, Castanea Breeze has also been knocking on the door of late and should not be underestimated in first-time blinkers. Others to note are Call Your Bluff, Apieceovfortune and Time Was.
APIECEOVFORTUNE has won 2 of her last 4 and is easily forgiven her latest run which came on unsuitable soft ground. Back on a sound surface at a favourable sharp track she is fancied to resume her progress at the expense of in form Glengolly who chased home a progressive rival last time and remains well treated on his best efforts. The consistent Castanea Breeze is in danger of becoming frustrating but could also be a threat if the first time blinkers sharpen him up early. Of those at bigger prices Donttellyamumjack makes some appeal having proven his stamina last time. He looks on a workable mark based on his bumper efforts.
| Distance | Record Time |
|---|---|
| 3m 1f 10y | 5:51.60 |
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