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racingtv.com “Hands And Heels” Handicap Hurdle (Conditional Jockeys’/Amateurs’ Race) (RE Initiative)

  • Prize money: £4752.9
  • 2m 3f 61y
  • Class 4
  • 7 runners
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racingtv.com “Hands And Heels” Handicap Hurdle (Conditional Jockeys’/Amateurs’ Race) (RE Initiative)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Snow

Form: 2/3474

Last run: 23 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Continues to drop down the weights but hasn't threatened on his four starts since returning from a long absence in November; has to raise his game.
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7th

6

25th Mar 2023

Good To Soft

3m 1f 170y

Class 2

14:25 Kelso

Leostar

10st 8lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Ewan Whillans

raced in second

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 68/8PU

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Following a long absence he hasn't been the force of old this season, but he wasn't far behind the leaders when jinking at the final hurdle and unseating his rider at Newcastle (2m4f, good) three weeks ago; another 2lb lower here and could be a contender.
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5

2nd Jul 2023

Good To Soft

3m 1f 83y

Class 4

16:01 Cartmel

Nikgarde

11st 8lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: James Ewart

Inconsistent and he was a mid-race faller in first-time cheekpieces (retained) at Hexham a fortnight ago; however, prior to that he was a good third at Newcastle (2m7f, good) and is capable of being thereabouts.

9/1

6

17th Jun 2023

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 4

16:20 Hexham

Nikgarde

11st 0lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: James Ewart

in touch with leaders, not fluent 2nd, fell 8th

9/2

Form: FP-523 C

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Heavy-ground bumper winner who was a good second of 14 on handicap debut at Kelso (2m, heavy) in January and shaped when third at Bangor (2m, good) last time as though he would benefit from this step up in trip; his pedigree provides similar optimism regarding the longer distance; respected.
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6th

2

11th Mar 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:35 Ayr

Barnabas Collins

11st 13lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

Bumper winner; 0-5 over hurdles but placed on both starts in handicaps on heavy/good to soft; should go well again but suspicion that one or two others may be better treated.

13/2

3rd

9

10th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 145y

Class 4

14:50 Bangor-on-Dee

Barnabas Collins

11st 2lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

prominent

5/1

Form: 4d-622 CD

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 8lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Won twice last season (including here) and has finished runner-up the last twice (2m4f/2m3f, good), most recently at Doncaster in January when 7l behind a progressive winner; every chance she'll be thereabouts.
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3rd

2

9th May 2024

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

14:25 Huntingdon

Headscarf Lil

11st 13lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Nicky Richards

in rear

10/1

3rd

2

9th May 2024

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

14:25 Huntingdon

Headscarf Lil

11st 13lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Nicky Richards

4-23 over hurdles, with all her wins on good ground over shorter; the latest (last May) was her only win since 2021 but she was short-headed at Perth (3m on soft) last September and not disgraced two months ago when back from a 12-week break; capable of being thereabouts.

10/1

5th

7

9th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 5f 91y

Class 4

13:58 Ayr

Headscarf Lil

10st 5lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Nicky Richards

Creditable second on soft ground at Perth in September (3m) but all her wins have been on good ground; on fair mark now but probably needs the ground to dry out.

12/1

Form: /7046-

Last run: 555 days

W: 11st 1lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Very well handicapped on his old form but he regressed for Nigel Twiston-Davies and there was no revival on his stable debut at Hexham in August 2021; absent since and probably best watched on return.
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8

6th May 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

18:05 Hexham

Kingofthecotswolds

11st 1lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Kevin Hunter

On a slippery slope since winning a maiden hurdle for previous connections and has pulled up in both starts (hurdle/chase) since returning from a long absence.

20/1

5

24th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 133y

Class 5

14:15 Hexham

Kingofthecotswolds

11st 4lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Kevin Hunter

towards rear of midfield, dropped to last when slow jump 5th, lost touch 6th, soon pulled up

50/1

7

19th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Carlisle

Kingofthecotswolds

11st 3lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Kevin Hunter

towards rear

33/1

Form: 0-7655 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Hasn't been shaping as though a return to winning ways is imminent but he's below his last winning mark and has travelled all the way from Devon to race today; not ruled out.
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7

22nd Apr 2023

Good To Soft

3m 0f 5y

Class 5

14:50 Bangor-on-Dee

After The Fox

10st 8lb

J: David Noonan

T: Jane Williams

Below best over hurdles this season and has made inauspicious start to chasing career this spring; seems versatile regarding ground but is yet to convince stamina-wise over 3m; not the percentage call.

10/1

4

8th Apr 2023

Heavy

2m 4f 216y

Class 5

14:15 Newton Abbot

After The Fox

10st 11lb

J: David Noonan

T: Jane Williams

Both hurdle wins gained on soft; not at his best this season and finished some way behind Kap Chidley when both made their chasing debuts at Chepstow last month; work to do, therefore.

7/1

5th

10

19th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 3f 98y

Class 5

16:25 Chepstow

After The Fox

11st 2lb

J: David Noonan

T: Jane Williams

Won a soft-ground handicap hurdle here 13 months ago off a 4lb higher mark; hasn't found his best form this season though and now tried his hand over fences.

16/1

Form: 4-7793

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Tapped back into the promise shown in bumpers when upped in trip and a good third on last month's handicap debut at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good to soft); this lightly raced 6yo could have more to offer and is one to consider.
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8

20th May 2023

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

20:35 Uttoxeter

Mount South

11st 0lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Ian Williams

Made an encouraging handicap debut when third over C&D (good to soft) in February but he didn't get very far at Fontwell next time and was pulled up at Wincanton (15-8 favourite) in March; should still have potential but he needs to get back on track after a short break.

7/1

5

27th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 5f 82y

Class 5

17:00 Wincanton

Mount South

11st 0lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Ian Williams

towards rear, ridden and hung right then jockey looked down to see if something was amiss before 2 out, pulled up just after 2 out

2/1

6

18th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 3f 49y

Class 5

15:45 Fontwell

Mount South

11st 0lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Ian Williams

in touch with leaders, hampered 1st, soon unseated rider

5/2

Verdict

The step up in trip could be a firm plus for the lightly raced 8yo BARNABAS COLLINS and he’s taken to open his hurdling account. Mount South was a promising third at Uttoxeter on last month’s handicap debut and is next on the list, ahead of Headscarf Lil and Nikgarde.[Ben Hutton]

Selections

POSTDATA:

Headscarf Lil

SPOTLIGHT:

Barnabas Collins

Daily Mail:

Mount South

WEST COUNTRY:

After The Fox

D Express:

Mount South

RP Ratings:

Barnabas Collins

TOPSPEED:

Barnabas Collins

The Times:

Barnabas Collins

Telegraph:

Headscarf Lil

The Guardian:

Headscarf Lil

Daily Mirror:

Headscarf Lil

The Sun:

Headscarf Lil

The Star:

Headscarf Lil

Daily Record:

Headscarf Lil