Bruce Hardwick Thoroughbred Pub In Polegate Conditional Jockeys' Training Series Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) (4YO plus)
2m 4f 116y Good (Good to Soft in places)
Sunny
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119 Expert View: Returned to form back down in trip at favoured venue landing a handicap by 3l off a 4lb lower mark here last time; enjoys making it; effective 2-2 1/2m, acts on good to soft, good; back in form, should remain competitive.
Form Snapshot: Winner of five hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 4f on good and good to soft ground. A winner at 4-1 in a hurdle race over this course and distance (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Hecouldbetheone by 2 3/4l.
114 Expert View: No obvious excuse comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Warwick last time; effective 2 1/2-3m, acts on good; just 1lb above last winning mark, must bounce back.
Form Snapshot: Winner of four hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m 1f to 3m 1f on good and good to soft ground. Finished 17l behind Lipa K when last of 5 at 12-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Warwick over 3m 1f (good) last month.
117 Expert View: Too much to do after series of errors when second beaten 24l in a handicap chase at Ascot latest; off a short-break; effective up to 2m4f, acts on soft and good; inconsistent of late but well treated on chase form.
Form Snapshot: Successful in two chases at 2m 2f and 2m 3f on good and soft ground. Beaten 24l by Sherborne when second of 5 at 3-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Ascot over 2m 5f (good) in March.
115 Expert View: Scored by 10l off a 7lb lower mark at Fontwell penultimate start; below form back down in trip eighth beaten 20l off 108 last time, 1lb lower here; effective 12-16f on Flat, 2m-2m5f over hurdles, suited by a sound surface; in form over hurdles until latest.
Form Snapshot: He has won four hurdle races from 2m to 2m 6f on good to soft and soft ground. Beaten 20l behind Belgarum at 6-1 when last of 8 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fontwell over 2m 3f (good) earlier this month.
Goodwin arrives on the back of victory over C&D and he must enter calculations off just 4lb higher in the ratings. However, it could be worth chancing MOTAZZEN to bounce back. Henrietta Knight's charge appeared to find a drop in trip at Fontwell against him 12 days ago and this test looks to be more suitable. Diplomatic Ash could also figure reverting to hurdles.
GOODWIN can continue his excellent course record. He's only gone up 4lb for a C&D win last time and will be suited by the quick ground once again. Diplomatic Ash has been in good form over fences and is on a generous mark based on his chase efforts. He looks the main danger ahead of Motazzen who has been inconsistent of late but should appreciate the step back up in trip.
| Distance | Record Time |
|---|---|
| 2m 4f 116y | 4:52.77 |
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