April 19 / 15.20 Ayr

15.20

Soft

Coral “We’re Here For It” Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £16338
  • 2m 5f 91y
  • Class 2
  • 14 runners
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Coral “We’re Here For It” Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £28.70
  • Place: £6.30

Form: -231P0

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 128

Form & Verdict
Last five runs have been on heavy so conditions were no excuse when running poorly the last twice, and was beaten too far out to blame 3m; Harry Skelton rides the yard's other one.
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3rd

2

18th Jan 2025

Heavy

3m 0f 58y

Class 3

15:05 Haydock

Punta Del Este

11st 12lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Inconsistent last term but won at this track (2m3f, heavy) and Ayr (2m5f, soft); ran well both starts this season but needs to find extra and two of his poor performances last term were his only two attempts at this sort of trip.

7/2

3rd

2

18th Jan 2025

Heavy

3m 0f 58y

Class 3

15:05 Haydock

Punta Del Este

11st 12lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Inconsistent last term but won at this track (2m3f, heavy) and Ayr (2m5f, soft); ran well both starts this season but needs to find extra and two of his poor performances last term were his only two attempts at this sort of trip.

7/2

8/1

  • Place: £4.00

Form: 74132F D

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 131

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who has progressed well this season (2m3f-2m5f) and was still travelling within himself when falling at Ascot last month, albeit still a fair way from home; will need his best yet to defy this high a mark but that's feasible.
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1

27th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 45y

Class 3

13:35 Wetherby

The Four Sixes

11st 10lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Olly Murphy

led at steady pace, went clear 4th, hit 5th, reduced lead 10th, good jump 11th, 4 lengths ahead when bad mistake and unseated 14th

7/2

1

27th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 45y

Class 3

13:35 Wetherby

The Four Sixes

11st 10lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Olly Murphy

led at steady pace, went clear 4th, hit 5th, reduced lead 10th, good jump 11th, 4 lengths ahead when bad mistake and unseated 14th

7/2

4

25th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 2f 0y

Class 3

13:30 Kempton

The Four Sixes

11st 4lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

soon pressed leader

8/1

25/1

  • Place: £4.00

Form: -54254 CD

Last run: 48 days

W: 11st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Won twice here and was runner-up on his other visit; has not been easy to predict this season but ran okay after wind surgery last time and he's beneath his last winning mark.
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7th

8

1st Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 154y

Class 3

14:43 Wetherby

Fostersisland

11st 5lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Micky Hammond

in rear

12/1

7th

8

1st Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 154y

Class 3

14:43 Wetherby

Fostersisland

11st 5lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Micky Hammond

in rear

12/1

5th

2

20th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 3

14:52 Ayr

Fostersisland

11st 12lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Micky Hammond

in touch with leaders on inner

5/1

Form: 5361 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Irish point winner; down the field in two maidens and a novice won by good horses before making the most of a straightforward opportunity at Market Rasen (2m4f, soft; first-time tongue-tie); he didn't beat a lot but as a handicap newcomer from the Skelton yard he brings obvious appeal.
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7th

6

28th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 6f 93y

Class 3

15:35 Newbury

Theformismighty

11st 4lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Irish maiden point winner; found his feet over hurdles in the spring after wind surgery and has raised his game further over fences this season, on second attempt winning by 10l when cheekpieces were added for a handicap at Southwell (extended 2m4f, good to soft); likely to stay 2m6f and looks seriously interesting despite 10lb rise.

4/1

7th

6

28th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 6f 93y

Class 3

15:35 Newbury

Theformismighty

11st 4lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

held up in rear, some headway after 13th, weakened 3 out

4/1

1st

3

3rd Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

12:15 Southwell

Theformismighty

11st 13lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Irish point winner; slow to find his feet over hurdles but he had useful handicap form in the spring and there was plenty to like about his chase debut in a higher grade at Chepstow (2m3f, good to soft) in October; has improvement to come; cheekpieces added.

11/4

Form: 2-2514 BF

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 5yo with plenty of size about him; narrow winner of his novice and when a 9.5l fourth on his return to handicaps at Uttoxeter (2m4f, heavy) he didn't settle that well or jump great; the hood could be an interesting addition and he's considered.
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1st

5

25th Jan 2025

Good

2m 4f 127y

Class 2

12:40 Cheltenham

Jagwar

11st 3lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Unsuccessful in his hat-trick bid at Uttoxeter in December but he was running well when almost coming down at the last; previously impressive at Bangor (2m4f, soft) in November and this lightly raced 6yo may not have reached his limit just yet; one of two serious contenders for his stable.

9/4

1st

5

25th Jan 2025

Good

2m 4f 127y

Class 2

12:40 Cheltenham

Jagwar

11st 3lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Unsuccessful in his hat-trick bid at Uttoxeter in December but he was running well when almost coming down at the last; previously impressive at Bangor (2m4f, soft) in November and this lightly raced 6yo may not have reached his limit just yet; one of two serious contenders for his stable.

9/4

3rd

4

10th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 3

13:42 Uttoxeter

Jagwar

11st 2lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Displayed good turn of foot to settle competitive race at Bangor (2m4f, soft) last month and is now 2-2 over fences; that form is working out well and he could still be ahead of the handicapper after latest 9lb rise.

7/4

Form: 125659

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 128

Form & Verdict
Hasn't looked that comfortable going in against Graded horses on his final four appearances, from 2m2f to 3m; should fare better now into handicap company for the first time but others appeal more; cheekpieces did nothing when tried once before.
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2

20th Oct 2024

Good

3m 5f 48y

Class 2

16:20 Sedgefield

Dripsey Moon

11st 5lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

Has done very well this season for new yard over fences, winning twice at Perth (2m4f, good) and going close there (2m4f, good) last time; he's going into the unknown stamina-wise but was a close second over 3m2f at Newton Abbot (good to soft) in July and this progressive 7yo is not ruled out.

11/2

2nd

1

26th Sep 2024

Good

2m 4f 20y

Class 3

13:52 Perth

Dripsey Moon

11st 10lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

Sent straight chasing by Donald McCain and has finished first or second in all four starts from 2m4f to 3m2f; jumped well out in front to win over C&D 17 days ago off just 2lb lower; might be vulnerable to something better handicapped but has a solid chance.

6/4

1st

2

9th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 20y

Class 3

14:30 Perth

Dripsey Moon

11st 7lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

Made it 2-2 at Perth when making all to beat a few of these here 23 days ago, fending off Parisencore by just under a length; had nothing in hand but he's only 2lb higher.

5/2

Form: 1/1240 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 132

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 8yo; it was his first real blip when midfield in the Coral Cup at Cheltenham but the stable was under a cloud then and his previous fourth in the 2m Betfair Hurdle was eyecatching, especially with a view to his potential over this far; very interesting.
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9

18th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 58y

Class 2

14:50 Ascot

Doddiethegreat

11st 2lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

prominent early, in touch with leaders after 2nd

11/2

9

18th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 58y

Class 2

14:50 Ascot

Doddiethegreat

11st 2lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

prominent early, in touch with leaders after 2nd

11/2

Form: 23112/ BF

Last run: 739 days

W: 11st 4lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Highly progressive when last seen two years ago, beaten only a nose by the now smart chaser Marsh Wren in a 2m4f novice hurdle at Hexham on final appearance; however, she's hard to trust in this competitive a race after so long out.
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8

18th Jan 2025

Heavy

3m 0f 58y

Class 3

15:05 Haydock

Fonzerelli

10st 12lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Rebecca Menzies

All her noteworthy form, most notably a 3m win on soft, was in the 2021-22 season; has raced only twice since, when soundly beaten at big odds in handicaps last April/December, and she needs a huge revival.

33/1

8

18th Jan 2025

Heavy

3m 0f 58y

Class 3

15:05 Haydock

Fonzerelli

10st 12lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Rebecca Menzies

All her noteworthy form, most notably a 3m win on soft, was in the 2021-22 season; has raced only twice since, when soundly beaten at big odds in handicaps last April/December, and she needs a huge revival.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: -6F206 C

Last run: 62 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 135

Form & Verdict
Former Grade 2 winner but has become inconsistent and his improvement during the past three years has come over 3m.
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10th

9

2nd Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

15:00 Musselburgh

Wakool

11st 2lb

J: Dominic Hislop

T: N W Alexander

Second in this race in 2022, fourth in 2023 and 12th in 2024; no win since February 2023 and generally little impact since; tried a tongue-tie latest start and now reverts to his usual cheekpieces.

33/1

10th

9

2nd Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

15:00 Musselburgh

Wakool

11st 2lb

J: Dominic Hislop

T: N W Alexander

ran in snatches, always behind

33/1

10th

1

2nd Jan 2025

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 3

15:25 Ayr

Wakool

12st 0lb

J: Dominic Hislop

T: N W Alexander

He may have needed last month's comeback run here (soundly beaten) and he continues to drop down the weights, but for good reason; last season was disappointing in the main; needs to turn things around; a tongue-tie goes on.

10/1

Form: 13-356 C BF

Last run: 63 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner at up to 2m3f; career-best RPR came when third over 3m last season so the this far will be fine, and cheekpieces are added after failing to give it his best shot last time at 2m; not on an impossible mark by any means.
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5th

4

17th Aug 2024

Good

2m 4f 20y

Class 3

17:05 Perth

Carnfunnock

10st 10lb

J: J J Slevin

T: S R B Crawford

prominent, raced in second before 3rd, not fluent 10th, lost position 4 out, bad mistake 3 out, soon weakened

100/30

2nd

2

24th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:58 Wexford

Carnfunnock

11st 12lb

J: J J Slevin

T: S R B Crawford

Dual bumper winner is a capable hurdler and is rated 122 in that sphere; bounced back from a poor hurdle run to finish fourth on chasing debut at Down Royal; will need to improve plenty from that but could do so.

4/1

4th

3

6th May 2024

Good

2m 3f 150y

15:20 Down Royal

Carnfunnock

11st 12lb

J: Ben Bromley

T: S R B Crawford

in touch with leaders, prominent 2nd, briefly led after 3 out, headed 2 out, weakened run-in

10/1

Form: 24/1P- D BF

Last run: 476 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 133

Form & Verdict
Smart novice hurdler two seasons ago including a fourth in the 3m Grade 1 at Aintree's National meeting; won his first chase last season before finishing lame in the second; has a long absence to overcome in a competitive handicap on this return to hurdling.
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2

19th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 5f 91y

Class 2

15:20 Ayr

Crystal Glory

11st 12lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Nicky Richards

Smart novice hurdler two seasons ago including a fourth in the 3m Grade 1 at Aintree's National meeting; won his first chase last season before finishing lame in the second; has a long absence to overcome in a competitive handicap on this return to hurdling.

16/1

2

19th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 5f 91y

Class 2

15:20 Ayr

Crystal Glory

11st 12lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Nicky Richards

Smart novice hurdler two seasons ago including a fourth in the 3m Grade 1 at Aintree's National meeting; won his first chase last season before finishing lame in the second; has a long absence to overcome in a competitive handicap on this return to hurdling.

16/1

Form: 31-0P0 CD

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 129

Form & Verdict
Prolific winner last season from 1m7f to 2m4f, culminating with a novice success at this meeting; his current campaign hasn't got going at all and was no better for wind surgery last time at Kempton; now goes in cheekpieces; has enough to prove.
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7

17th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 6f 41y

Class 3

16:08 Windsor

Hugos New Horse

11st 9lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

5-12 over hurdles and close second of five in novice handicap at Plumpton (2m4f) last month on chase debut, staging a major rally in third-time cheekpieces; back up just 1lb and although his four forays beyond 2m5f have not worked out, he's worth another shot at it on that latest evidence.

9/1

7

17th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 6f 41y

Class 3

16:08 Windsor

Hugos New Horse

11st 9lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

5-12 over hurdles and close second of five in novice handicap at Plumpton (2m4f) last month on chase debut, staging a major rally in third-time cheekpieces; back up just 1lb and although his four forays beyond 2m5f have not worked out, he's worth another shot at it on that latest evidence.

9/1

2nd

2

16th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 164y

Class 3

13:10 Plumpton

Hugos New Horse

11st 12lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Paul Nicholls

Strike-rate of 5-12 over hurdles; didn't pull up any trees on his comeback run but that could have put him spot-on for today's chase debut.

5/1

Form: -18562

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
Has got back on track with two respectable displays in the tongue-tie (over 3m+); can cope with this shorter trip but might not be well enough handicapped to win this.
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2nd

2

27th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 45y

Class 3

13:35 Wetherby

Dare To Shout

11st 10lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Ann Hamilton

raced in third, left in second 14th, pushed along home turn, ridden and no impression before 2 out, weakened quickly before last

11/8

2nd

2

27th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 45y

Class 3

13:35 Wetherby

Dare To Shout

11st 10lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Ann Hamilton

raced in third, left in second 14th, pushed along home turn, ridden and no impression before 2 out, weakened quickly before last

11/8

2nd

1

8th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 96y

Class 3

15:15 Kelso

Dare To Shout

11st 10lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Ann Hamilton

led, joined 8th, headed and raced in second 9th, challenging approaching last, ridden run-in, no extra inside final 110yds

15/8

Form: 4U-P68 CD

Last run: 48 days

W: 11st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Won this race in 2021 and 2022; will do well to bring up the hat-trick after this season's efforts (two chases and a hurdle) but he's back on a good mark.
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4

4th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 16y

Class 4

15:10 Market Rasen

Bass Rock

11st 9lb

J: Miss Olive Nicholls

T: Georgina Nicholls

Better handicapped now and signs of a revival when third in a Ludlow handicap chase in December, only to then pull-up at Kempton; difficult to know what to expect on this return to hurdles with cheekpieces added.

14/1

2nd

4

4th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 16y

Class 4

15:10 Market Rasen

Bass Rock

11st 9lb

J: Miss Olive Nicholls

T: Georgina Nicholls

Better handicapped now and signs of a revival when third in a Ludlow handicap chase in December, only to then pull-up at Kempton; difficult to know what to expect on this return to hurdles with cheekpieces added.

14/1

17

27th Dec 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:08 Kempton

Bass Rock

11st 1lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Georgina Nicholls

Had a long spell of mediocre results but he's much better handicapped now and his recent run behind Dreaming Blue at Ludlow (3m1f, good to soft) showed he was turning a corner for his new yard; needs more but he could be just at the start of a comeback; not dismissed.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £419.10
Straight Forecast £323.86
Tricast £5691.35
Trifecta £2865.50

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Doddiethegreat

SPOTLIGHT:

Jagwar

Daily Record:

Theformismighty

WEST COUNTRY:

Hugos New Horse

POSTDATA:

Foster'sisland

The Times:

Jagwar

D Express:

Jagwar

TOPSPEED:

Doddiethegreat

LAMBOURN:

Doddiethegreat

Telegraph:

Doddiethegreat

The Guardian:

Doddiethegreat

Daily Mail:

Doddiethegreat

Daily Mirror:

Doddiethegreat

The Sun:

Doddiethegreat

The Star:

Doddiethegreat