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- Prize money: £7624.4
- 3m 1f 60y
- Class 4
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
Form: 32P2/P D
Last run: 20 days
W: 12st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3 |
25th Feb 2023 Good 3m 2f 54y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Capable staying jumper at this level two years ago but he missed 20 months and few signs of life as yet for this yard; first-time tongue-tie/visor replace cheekpieces but he has lots to prove at present. |
33/1 |
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2 |
31st Jan 2023 Soft 3m 1f 60y Class 5 |
12st 2lb |
Won over hurdles and fences for Warren Greatrex during 2020-21 season but he's struggled on both starts since returning from a long absence and it's difficult to gauge his current ability. |
66/1 |
|
7th 10 |
1st Jan 2023 Soft 3m 0f 54y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Won over hurdles and fences for Warren Greatrex during 2020-21 season but, following a long absence, made very disappointing stable debut in November; current ability hard to gauge. |
50/1 |
Form: FP1P-P
Last run: 42 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
9th Feb 2023 Good 3m 1f 10y Class 5 |
12st 2lb |
led, disputed lead from 4th, prominent when reminders just after 5 out, ridden 4 out, weakened and pulled up home turn |
9/1 |
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7th 3 |
16th Jan 2023 Soft 2m 5f 163y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Far from reliable having posted form figures of FP1PPP in his last six races (hurdles/fences); the win came at Ascot (2m7f soft) and he holds good claims on that performance; just hard to back with confidence. |
12/1 |
|
1 |
20th Dec 2022 Good To Soft 2m 4f 11y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
towards rear, mistake 1st, mistake 6th, reminders 7th, detached with one circuit to go |
11/1 |
Form: P-133P
Last run: 14 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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0 10 |
30th Jan 2024 Heavy 2m 7f 131y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Pulled up in three consecutive chases for Tim Vaughan last year and there was no revival when he switched back to hurdling in new headgear for new stable last month; blinkers refitted today. |
33/1 |
Form: 414-3P C
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7th 9 |
26th Mar 2026 Good 3m 6f 136y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Generally in much better form last March-October than in his three starts this winter; no impact in his four races beyond 3m2f and the bottom line seems to be that he last won a race in April 2023. |
20/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
9th Feb 2026 Soft 3m 1f 157y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Chance if bringing his 'A' game but he hasn't on last two outings when tailed off at Fakenham (3m5f) and Fontwell (3m2f; both on soft); risky. |
25/1 |
|
10 |
12th Oct 2025 Good To Firm 3m 2f 54y Class 4 |
10st 4lb |
Running well since the spring, most recently second of four at Fontwell (3m2f, good to soft) in first-time visor last month; will probably find others too strong in this deeper race, though; usual cheekpieces refitted. |
10/1 |
Form: 3154-2
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
12th Mar 2025 Good 2m 7f 129y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Effectiveness of the blinkers debuted on last April's Hereford win off 1lb higher (2m5f, good to soft) quickly dissipated, and a record of 466 in today's returning visor doesn't quicken the pulse; overlooked. |
33/1 |
|
2 |
6th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 189y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Registered his Hereford success in first-time blinkers; has totally failed to repeat that form since and doesn't look a solid option in the retained blinds. |
16/1 |
Form: P1U1-1 D
Last run: 45 days
W: 11st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 6 |
31st Jul 2023 Good 3m 1f 170y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
didn't jump with fluency, took keen hold, in touch with leaders, went second 10th, mistake 5 out, ridden 3 out, weakened before 2 out |
6/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
5th Jul 2023 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Four hurdle wins but was pulled up at Warwick five weeks ago, on return from a break (bled); has failed to finish either attempt over fences so plenty to prove for now. |
7/1 |
|
1 |
31st May 2023 Good To Firm 3m 2f 0y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Triple hurdle winner in 2022, the latest win gained from the front at Hereford (3m1f, good) in October; not seen since falling in a chase in January and competes off career-high mark here but has possibilities if fully tuned up; untested on ground quicker than good. |
11/4 |
Form: 343-3P
Last run: 10 days
W: 11st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
15th May 2024 Good 2m 7f 177y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Belatedly off the mark under rules with hard-fought success at Sedgefield (3m3f, good) in October and also ran well when second over same C&D (soft) the following month; has fitness to prove after 169-day break, though, and others in this line-up appeal more. |
8/1 |
|
9 |
15th May 2024 Good 2m 7f 177y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Belatedly off the mark under rules with hard-fought success at Sedgefield (3m3f, good) in October and also ran well when second over same C&D (soft) the following month; has fitness to prove after 169-day break, though, and others in this line-up appeal more. |
8/1 |
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2nd 7 |
28th Nov 2023 Soft 3m 2f 202y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
led, soon clear, reduced lead 5th, faced challenge 12th, headed 2 out, outpaced before last, switched right before last, rallied and went second inside final 110yds, no match for winner |
11/4 |
Form: -22225
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 2 |
17th Jul 2024 Good 3m 2f 13y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Point winner (3m maiden); 0-29 under rules; runner-up to today's rival Barrakhov over 3m here (good) last month; raised 4lb since, albeit is 1lb better off with Barrakhov; fair chance. |
5/1 |
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2nd 7 |
15th Jun 2024 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Won maiden point in March and returns to racing under rules after going close in restricted race last month; has 0-20 strike-rate in chases but is very well handicapped on old form and versatile regarding ground. |
10/1 |
|
6 |
23rd Mar 2023 Soft 2m 7f 131y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
27-race maiden who was unable to land a significant blow at Ffos Las (3m, good) this month; ought to cope with today's slower ground but needs a significant boost from the change of headgear. |
14/1 |
Form: 40/605
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 4lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
5th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 177y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Useful in his prime but lightly raced and very disappointing in recent years; ought to have coped with the soft ground when pulled-up 200-1 shot over C&D six weeks ago; has too much to prove. |
66/1 |
|
6 |
23rd Jan 2023 Soft 2m 7f 177y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Multiple winner in his younger days; however, has achieved little since returning from a mammoth absence this term; still needs to prove he retains ability. |
25/1 |
|
6 |
5th Jan 2023 Soft 2m 7f 177y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Pretty useful hurdler/chaser up to summer 2018 but struggled on his three starts in 2019 and, after a very long absence, it's been the same story in three runs this term; equipment is removed today. |
33/1 |
Form: F4P6-2
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6th 5 |
10th Apr 2025 Good 3m 1f 44y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
12yo whose sole win (27 races) came over hurdles in 2019 and he's been well held over fences for over two years now. |
16/1 |
|
6th 5 |
10th Apr 2025 Good 3m 1f 44y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
12yo whose sole win (27 races) came over hurdles in 2019 and he's been well held over fences for over two years now. |
16/1 |
|
5th 7 |
6th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 3m 1f 30y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
towards rear but in touch with leaders, bad mistake 4th |
25/1 |
Form: 42-136 C
Last run: 156 days
W: 10st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
5th Feb 2023 Good 3m 1f 44y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Dual chase winner last year, latterly at Ffos Las (3m4f, good to soft) in May; not yet fully exposed but ran poorly on latest outing in July and has fitness to prove here. |
10/1 |
Form: P6354- C
Last run: 308 days
W: 10st 8lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6th 11 |
20th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 3m 0f 54y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Three-time course winner who was runner-up at Chepstow in February but he struggled otherwise last season (including here) and this 12yo is 6lb out of the handicap today. |
33/1 |
Betting Forcast
25/1 Talktomenow, 10/1 Guillemot, 12/1 Galop Du Bosc, 14/1 To Be Sure, 4/1 Bring The Action, 11/4 Manintheshadows, 16/1 Reign Suepreme, 7/1 Jean Genie, 33/1 Souriyan, 9/2 Hey Bud, 12/1 Motown Lake, 14/1 Tudors Treasure
Non-runners
Reign Suepreme
Verdict
There was encouragement in the performance of Bring The Action last time and he looks a big player again. However, MANINTHESHADOWS could be better treated and is selected in the hope that, confidence restored over hurdles, his jumping holds up back in this sphere. Jean Genie and Hey Bud are others who can be competitive.[Jonathan Doidge]
Selections
SPOTLIGHT:
ManintheshadowsRP Ratings:
Bring The ActionPOSTDATA:
Jean GenieTOPSPEED:
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Bring The ActionWEST COUNTRY:
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Manintheshadows