14.20

J: Edward Austin

25/1

Form: -137P4 D

Last run: 48 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict

Something to prove regarding current form having struggled over fences on his last few starts, but he could appreciate today's return to hurdling and he's handicapped to be competitive if bouncing back to his best.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
8th 7	28th Jun 2024 Good 3m 1f 107y Class 4	15:05 Cartmel Brandy McQueen 11st 4lb J: Craig Nichol T: Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford	Reverted to hurdling two respectable runs this spring (3m/2m6f) but finished weakly both times, and was tailed off when back over fences for latest run (first-time tongue-tie); others have much less to prove.	14/1
6th 7	9th Jun 2024 Good 2m 7f 180y Class 4	16:17 Perth Brandy McQueen 11st 7lb J: Craig Nichol T: Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford	in touch with leaders	12/1
6th 5	8th May 2024 Good 2m 6f 151y Class 4	13:40 Kelso Brandy McQueen 11st 10lb J: Edward Austin T: Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford	Four-time hurdle winner who won by 19l over fences here (2m7f, good to soft) in October; well treated on that form but he's lost his way in last four starts and was well held back over hurdles last time; has something to prove and he needs to turn things around; cheekpieces removed.	25/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

8th

7

28th Jun 2024

Good

3m 1f 107y

Class 4

15:05 Cartmel

11st 4lb

J: Craig Nichol

Reverted to hurdling two respectable runs this spring (3m/2m6f) but finished weakly both times, and was tailed off when back over fences for latest run (first-time tongue-tie); others have much less to prove.

14/1

6th

7

9th Jun 2024

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

16:17 Perth

11st 7lb

J: Craig Nichol

in touch with leaders

12/1

6th

5

8th May 2024

Good

2m 6f 151y

Class 4

13:40 Kelso

11st 10lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Four-time hurdle winner who won by 19l over fences here (2m7f, good to soft) in October; well treated on that form but he's lost his way in last four starts and was well held back over hurdles last time; has something to prove and he needs to turn things around; cheekpieces removed.

25/1

8th

10

Hashtag Boum

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Ruth Jefferson

16/1

Form: -62214

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 117

Form & Verdict

Won modest Class 4 handicap at Market Rasen (2m7f, soft) in February and fair fourth at Haydock (3m, soft) last time, when perhaps not seen to best effect with half the hurdles omitted; however, improvement is required if she's to threaten in this competitive Class 3.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
8th 10	19th Apr 2024 Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 3	14:20 Ayr Hashtag Boum 11st 6lb J: Jamie Hamilton T: Ruth Jefferson	midfield	16/1
8th 10	19th Apr 2024 Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 3	14:20 Ayr Hashtag Boum 11st 6lb J: Jamie Hamilton T: Ruth Jefferson	midfield	16/1
4th 3	20th Mar 2024 Soft 3m 0f 58y Class 4	17:00 Haydock Hashtag Boum 11st 11lb J: Henry Brooke T: Ruth Jefferson	Runner-up twice in a row (2m4f/2m6f, soft) towards end of last year and went one better at Market Rasen (soft) last month, where rail adjustments meant the distance was close to 3m; this lightly raced mare could have more to offer over staying trips and is on the shortlist up 4lb.	4/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

8th

10

19th Apr 2024

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 3

11st 6lb

midfield

16/1

8th

10

19th Apr 2024

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 3

11st 6lb

midfield

16/1

4th

3

20th Mar 2024

Soft

3m 0f 58y

Class 4

11st 11lb

Runner-up twice in a row (2m4f/2m6f, soft) towards end of last year and went one better at Market Rasen (soft) last month, where rail adjustments meant the distance was close to 3m; this lightly raced mare could have more to offer over staying trips and is on the shortlist up 4lb.

4/1

9th

4

Mt Fugi Park

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo O’Neill

9/1

Form: 11P4

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict

Point winner who won first two hurdle starts (2m6f/2m4f, good to soft/heavy) and bounced back from Grade 2 flop with fair fourth on last month's handicap debut at Newbury (3m, good to soft); stayed on well last time and there'll be greater emphasis on stamina in today's ground; in the shake-up.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
9th 4	19th Apr 2024 Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 3	14:20 Ayr Mt Fugi Park 11st 12lb J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr T: Jonjo O’Neill	in touch with leaders	9/1
9th 4	19th Apr 2024 Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 3	14:20 Ayr Mt Fugi Park 11st 12lb J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr T: Jonjo O’Neill	in touch with leaders	9/1
4th 7	22nd Mar 2024 Good To Soft 3m 0f 52y Class 3	16:08 Newbury Mt Fugi Park 11st 6lb J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr T: Jonjo O’Neill	3m point winner who kicked off under rules with two narrow non-handicap wins at Ffos Las (2m6f, good to soft) and Leicester (2m4f, heavy); beaten a long way out when 4-1 for a 3m Grade 2 at Haydock and he's better than that; hard to discount.	6/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

9th

4

19th Apr 2024

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 3

11st 12lb

in touch with leaders

9/1

9th

4

19th Apr 2024

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 3

11st 12lb

in touch with leaders

9/1

4th

7

22nd Mar 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 52y

Class 3

11st 6lb

3m point winner who kicked off under rules with two narrow non-handicap wins at Ffos Las (2m6f, good to soft) and Leicester (2m4f, heavy); beaten a long way out when 4-1 for a 3m Grade 2 at Haydock and he's better than that; hard to discount.

6/1

10th

11

Taras Halls

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Sue Smith

14/1

Form: F72202 BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict

Soundly beaten in mid-division on handicap debut in EBF Final at Sandown (2m4f, soft) last month, and no match for the winner in Market Rasen maiden (2m4f, good to soft) last time; however, he showed staying potential when runner-up to two useful winners in January (2m4f/2m3f, soft/good), and today's step up in trip could be a positive move for this 6yo.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
10th 11	19th Apr 2024 Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 3	14:20 Ayr Taras Halls 11st 4lb J: Nick Scholfield T: Sue Smith	prominent	14/1
10th 11	19th Apr 2024 Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 3	14:20 Ayr Taras Halls 11st 4lb J: Nick Scholfield T: Sue Smith	prominent	14/1
2nd 7	31st Mar 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 139y Class 4	15:19 Market Rasen Taras Halls 11st 7lb J: Nick Scholfield T: Sue Smith	disputed lead early, went clear with winner after 3rd, not fluent 5th, chased clear leader 6th	7/4

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

10th

11

19th Apr 2024

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 3

11st 4lb

prominent

14/1

10th

11

19th Apr 2024

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 3

11st 4lb

prominent

14/1

2nd

7

31st Mar 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 139y

Class 4

11st 7lb

disputed lead early, went clear with winner after 3rd, not fluent 5th, chased clear leader 6th

7/4

11th

17

Phil De Pail

J: Henry Brooke

20/1

Form: P23/35

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict

Needs to produce more than he's managed this year on his two starts since returning from a long absence, but he travelled well last time and perhaps the reapplication of a tongue-tie will help; he's well handicapped judged on his spring 2022 staying promise and is not a forlorn hope.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
2nd 4	7th Jul 2024 Good 2m 7f 191y Class 4	17:10 Market Rasen Phil De Pail 11st 2lb J: Henry Brooke T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero	Unseated rider on debut over fences; scored comfortably at Uttoxeter (3m, good; off 7lb lower) since and may be capable of further progress in this sphere; respected despite going back up in grade.	11/10
1st 1	6th Jun 2024 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 5	16:50 Uttoxeter Phil De Pail 12st 0lb J: Henry Brooke T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero	In front before unseating rider on chase debut at Warwick (3m, good; first-time tongue-tie and cheekpieces); remains well treated on his best hurdles form; no surprise if he is involved, granted a clear round.	2/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

2nd

4

7th Jul 2024

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

17:10 Market Rasen

Phil De Pail

11st 2lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Unseated rider on debut over fences; scored comfortably at Uttoxeter (3m, good; off 7lb lower) since and may be capable of further progress in this sphere; respected despite going back up in grade.

11/10

1st

1

6th Jun 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Uttoxeter

Phil De Pail

12st 0lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

In front before unseating rider on chase debut at Warwick (3m, good; first-time tongue-tie and cheekpieces); remains well treated on his best hurdles form; no surprise if he is involved, granted a clear round.

2/1

OUR TIP

12th

2

J: Sean Bowen

T: Peter Bowen

20/1

Form: 30-4BP

Last run: 76 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict

Continues to drop down the weights but he weakened quickly and was pulled up at Sandown last time when upped to 2m7f; there's a big stamina question to answer this afternoon.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
2nd 9	20th Jul 2024 Good 2m 6f 31y Class 3	16:35 Cartmel Wonderwall 11st 6lb J: Dylan Johnston T: Peter & Michael Bowen	in touch with leaders early, midfield after 2nd	6/1
3rd 5	9th Jul 2024 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 3	18:05 Uttoxeter Wonderwall 11st 6lb J: Adam Wedge T: Peter & Michael Bowen	Disappointing favourite when last of four in a chase last month but was placed over hurdles on first two stable starts (both in May) and will be suited by today's trip/ground; can make his presence felt.	13/2
4th 1	14th Jun 2024 Good 3m 1f 170y Class 4	19:20 Newton Abbot Wonderwall 12st 1lb J: Sean Bowen T: Peter & Michael Bowen	prominent early, pressed leaders briefly 13th, dropped to last after 14th, rallied 3 out, weakened 2 out	11/4

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

2nd

9

20th Jul 2024

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 3

16:35 Cartmel

11st 6lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Peter & Michael Bowen

in touch with leaders early, midfield after 2nd

6/1

3rd

5

9th Jul 2024

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 3

18:05 Uttoxeter

11st 6lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Peter & Michael Bowen

Disappointing favourite when last of four in a chase last month but was placed over hurdles on first two stable starts (both in May) and will be suited by today's trip/ground; can make his presence felt.

13/2

4th

1

14th Jun 2024

Good

3m 1f 170y

Class 4

19:20 Newton Abbot