June 20 / 16.30 Stratford

16.30

Good

Parallel Creative Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £6680.46
  • 2m 0f 70y
  • Class 3
  • 9 runners
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Parallel Creative Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

Form: 18/43- CD

Last run: 193 days

W: 12st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 129

Form & Verdict
Scored off 1lb lower over C&D (good to soft; front pair well clear) in March 2022 and was creditable third at Cheltenham (2m1f, good) on latest outing in December; versatile regarding ground and will be a danger to all if fully tuned up after his break.
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7th

5

2nd Dec 2023

Good

2m 0f 128y

Class 3

13:31 Doncaster

Oakley

11st 2lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Richard J Bandey

Not had much racing since his last win off a 5lb higher mark in March 2022; now a 10yo and he was beaten a long way out on his return from a break at Newbury.

25/1

7th

4

9th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

12:05 Newbury

Oakley

11st 12lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Richard J Bandey

midfield, lost ground before 4th

20/1

7th

1

16th Jul 2023

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 3

16:00 Stratford

Oakley

12st 0lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Richard J Bandey

prominent

5/1

Form: 1630-5 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 128

Form & Verdict
Landed a good prize off today's mark in first-time cheekpieces at Market Rasen (2m, good) last summer and was placed in a another valuable race there in September but reappeared with a disappointing run last month and the cheekpieces are missing again here; raced mainly on good ground but was placed in a bumper on soft.
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5th

4

28th Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 2

16:35 Market Rasen

Pisgah Pike

11st 2lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Resumed winning ways in 2m Worcester handicap hurdle last month; up 5lb now but he still can't be ruled out.

7/1

1st

1

28th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:10 Worcester

Pisgah Pike

12st 2lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Close up at Newton Abbot on return from a long absence and didn't run at all badly in a Class 2 at Market Rasen; at this easier level he makes more appeal.

8/1

8th

5

20th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 2

14:40 Market Rasen

Pisgah Pike

11st 6lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Has not seen a lot of racing since winning this two years ago off 4lb higher and he returned from an absence to be close up at Newton Abbot; could go well.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 01/1P- D

Last run: 338 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish 7yo who won a maiden hurdle and a beginners' chase at Ballinrobe for Enda Bolger last spring (both 2m1f); not seen since pulled up in another chase last summer but it will be interesting to see what new stable can do with him; seems versatile regarding ground.
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6th

3

26th Jul 2024

Good

1m 7f 214y

Class 4

17:05 Uttoxeter

Limpertinent

11st 11lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Alexandra Dunn

Rediscovered some form when close fourth in selling handicap hurdle for Greenall and Guerriero stable in May but was pulled up in a chase for Alexandra Dunn last month and now has it all to prove again.

25/1

5

14th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 75y

Class 3

18:10 Newton Abbot

Limpertinent

11st 7lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Alexandra Dunn

Hurdle/chase winner in Ireland in spring 2022; took big step back in right direction when fourth in selling handicap hurdle for the Greenall and Guerriero yard last month but has a lot more on his plate on today's stable debut; seems versatile regarding ground.

25/1

Form: 653-31 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Can sometimes race too freely but came good for James Owen at third attempt, with clearcut success in refitted cheekpieces at Fakenham (2m, good) this month, and is probably still on a workable mark after a 5lb rise; suited by good/good to soft ground.
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4th

7

(8)

29th Jun 2024

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

15:10 Newcastle (AW)

Too Friendly

8st 7lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: James Owen

Seen far more often over hurdles; lost his way in that discipline but smooth 2m winner on the Kempton AW in March (first Flat start since 2021) and he's run well on turf since over 1m6f and 1m5f; often wears cheekpieces, which return today after he was hooded instead on penultimate start and had no headgear on latest; others are preferred for the win.

20/1

4th

4

(1)

2nd Jun 2024

Good To Soft

1m 5f 16y

Class 3

16:40 Hamilton

Too Friendly

9st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: James Owen

Seen far more often over hurdles (winner on varied ground); lost his way in that discipline but smooth 2m winner on the Kempton AW in March (first Flat start since 2021) and close second of six to Hope You Can Run at Newmarket (1m6f) two weeks ago; often wears cheekpieces, but hooded instead on latest start and has no headgear today; may still have more to offer on Flat.

8/1

2nd

6

(1)

19th May 2024

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:15 Newmarket

Too Friendly

9st 3lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: James Owen

Seen far more often over hurdles (winner on varied ground); has lost his way in that discipline but he was a smooth 2m winner on the Kempton AW in March (first Flat start since 2021) and was not discredited when tenth in the Chester Cup nine days ago; first-time hood replaces cheekpieces; may still have more to offer on Flat.

4/1

Form: 1151-0 CD

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
Four-time C&D winner, most recently off 3lb lower last summer; not disgraced in hot race at Haydock last month, after a layoff, and has each-way claims at least on return to this happy hunting ground; very effective on good or good to soft ground.
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6th

5

16th Jul 2023

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 3

16:00 Stratford

Jamacho

11st 3lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Charlie Longsdon

in touch with leaders on outer

8/1

10

28th Jun 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 2

16:28 Worcester

Jamacho

11st 0lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Charlie Longsdon

Two wins here and last month's Haydock outing should have put him right; latest event at Stratford voided after a mile; all wins (apart from one in Jersey) at up to 2m1f so stamina to prove at this trip; chances if staying.

7/1

5

20th Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 3

16:30 Stratford

Jamacho

11st 6lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Charlie Longsdon

midfield, pulled up before 4th, race voided

7/1

Form: 28413- D

Last run: 213 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Five-time hurdle winner on good/good to firm ground; went very close on the Flat in April (on soft ground) but was below form in that sphere recently and probably doesn't have much margin for error off current hurdle mark.
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2

11th Sep 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Worcester

Manor Park

11st 9lb

J: Mr Robbie David

T: Daisy Hitchins

Yet to score for his current yard and he comes here on the back of a below-par fifth of eight in 2m handicap at Newton Abbot 20 days ago; cheekpieces go back on with more required.

25/1

5th

3

22nd Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

15:20 Newton Abbot

Manor Park

11st 10lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Daisy Hitchins

in touch with leaders, went third 3 out, weakened after 2 out

14/1

Form: 3125/6 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Triple hurdle winner in 2021 but well beaten on only appearance in 2022 and struggled to get involved at Newton Abbot this month, after another layoff; others have much less to prove; probably best on good ground but can handle soft.
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3rd

8

5th Oct 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 3

15:05 Warwick

Valentino Dancer

10st 8lb

J: Paddy Brennan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Quirky customer who tends to idle when in front and had almost stopped to a walk before holding on to win three-runner chase at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good) last month; remains on a workable mark, though, and can make his presence felt; has had wind surgery since last time.

5/1

1st

2

2nd Sep 2023

Good

2m 4f 216y

Class 3

15:07 Newton Abbot

Valentino Dancer

11st 4lb

J: Paddy Brennan

T: Fergal O’Brien

raced in second, led going best 2 out, went clear approaching last, idled inside final 110yds

Evs

Form: 4407-5 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Free-going front-runner who can be very hard to catch when on song; had disappointing campaign last season and was just a respectable fifth at Warwick (2m, good) last month but is another 3lb lower today and runs this track very well; versatile regarding ground.
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5th

5

3rd May 2025

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 3

18:30 Uttoxeter

For Pleasure

10st 13lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

led, headed 3 out, weakened after 2 out

11/4

5th

5

3rd May 2025

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 3

18:30 Uttoxeter

For Pleasure

10st 13lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Multiple winner but a 10yo now and the handicapper knows the score with him; no match for the winner last time at Fakenham (2m4f, good) where he kept jumping to the right; wouldn't want to repeat that here.

11/4

2nd

1

1st Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 1y

Class 3

16:20 Fakenham

For Pleasure

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

jumped right throughout, led, headed before last, kept on

5/1

Form: /2/P-5 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 10st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Very lightly raced in recent years but proved he retains a good chunk of ability when close fifth of 12 at Ludlow (2m, good to soft) six weeks ago, and has possibilities if able to build on that performance here; has won on good to firm and soft ground.
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1st

5

2nd Jul 2023

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

16:25 Uttoxeter

Bombyx

11st 8lb

J: Bryony Frost

T: Lucy Wadham

Long absences in his career but retains plenty of his ability judged on fifth of 12 at Ludlow in May; latest start (12 days ago) was voided early on; unraced beyond 2m; not entirely dismissed.

6/1

3

21st Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:20 Worcester

Bombyx

11st 9lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Lucy Wadham

Long absences in career but retains ability, as he showed when fifth at Ludlow last month; would have a live chance if appearing here.

7/1

9

20th Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 3

16:30 Stratford

Bombyx

10st 13lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Lucy Wadham

in touch with leaders, pulled up before 4th, race voided

7/1

Selections

POSTDATA:

Too Friendly

RP RATINGS:

For Pleasure

WEST COUNTRY:

Manor Park

Telegraph:

L'impertinent

TOPSPEED:

Pisgah Pike

SPOTLIGHT:

Oakley

The Guardian:

Too Friendly

Daily Mail:

Too Friendly

Daily Mirror:

Too Friendly

The Sun:

Too Friendly

Daily Record:

Too Friendly

The Times:

For Pleasure

The Star:

For Pleasure

D Express:

Manor Park