13.35

11/1

Place: £2.50

Form: 14F57-

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 130

Form & Verdict

Mare who was progressive last year and returned to form when seventh of 15 at Cheltenham (2m4f, good) last month, beaten just under 3l; she went very close in a 3m point and this first attempt at a staying trip under rules is worth a go; not discounted.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
4th 9	11th May 2024 Good 3m 0f 58y Class 2	13:35 Haydock Windtothelightning 11st 1lb J: Henry Brooke T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero	Mare who was progressive last year and returned to form when seventh of 15 at Cheltenham (2m4f, good) last month, beaten just under 3l; she went very close in a 3m point and this first attempt at a staying trip under rules is worth a go; not discounted.	11/1
4th 9	11th May 2024 Good 3m 0f 58y Class 2	13:35 Haydock Windtothelightning 11st 1lb J: Henry Brooke T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero	Mare who was progressive last year and returned to form when seventh of 15 at Cheltenham (2m4f, good) last month, beaten just under 3l; she went very close in a 3m point and this first attempt at a staying trip under rules is worth a go; not discounted.	11/1
7th 4	17th Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 56y Class 2	14:05 Cheltenham Windtothelightning 11st 5lb J: Henry Brooke T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero	midfield, lost position 5th	12/1

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No / Draw

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Starting price

4th

9

11th May 2024

Good

3m 0f 58y

Class 2

11st 1lb

Mare who was progressive last year and returned to form when seventh of 15 at Cheltenham (2m4f, good) last month, beaten just under 3l; she went very close in a 3m point and this first attempt at a staying trip under rules is worth a go; not discounted.

11/1

4th

9

11th May 2024

Good

3m 0f 58y

Class 2

11st 1lb

Mare who was progressive last year and returned to form when seventh of 15 at Cheltenham (2m4f, good) last month, beaten just under 3l; she went very close in a 3m point and this first attempt at a staying trip under rules is worth a go; not discounted.

11/1

7th

4

17th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 56y

Class 2

14:05 Cheltenham

11st 5lb

midfield, lost position 5th

12/1

5th

6

Party Business

J: Charlie Todd

T: Ian Williams

10/1

Form: 0/4U5- D

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 132

Form & Verdict

Has finished fourth in the last two runnings of this race and he's lower in the weights today; returned from break with encouraging fifth to Zain Nights at Cheltenham (3m, good) last month and could build on that run.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
3rd 4	4th Aug 2024 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 60y	14:20 Galway Party Business 11st 9lb J: Danny Gilligan T: Ian Williams	Ran well in two competitive 3m handicap hurdles earlier in the year before not taking to fences at Southwell three starts back; two recent efforts over hurdles weren't too inspiring but he's been given a chance by the assessor and this step up in trip will suit.	14/1
7th 4	8th Jul 2024 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 2	15:45 Worcester Party Business 11st 5lb J: Charlie Todd T: Ian Williams	held up in rear, no impression from 4 out	25/1
7th 1	28th Jun 2024 Good 2m 3f 123y Class 3	19:23 Bangor-on-Dee Party Business 12st 0lb J: Charlie Todd T: Ian Williams	Ran well in two good 3m handicap hurdles this spring but he lacked fluency and was disappointing when pulled up on chase debut two weeks ago; now returns to hurdling but has bit to prove again after that last run and his tactical speed will be tested back at this trip.	16/1

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No / Draw

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Distance / Class

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Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

3rd

4

4th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 60y

11st 9lb

Ran well in two competitive 3m handicap hurdles earlier in the year before not taking to fences at Southwell three starts back; two recent efforts over hurdles weren't too inspiring but he's been given a chance by the assessor and this step up in trip will suit.

14/1

7th

4

8th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 2

11st 5lb

held up in rear, no impression from 4 out

25/1

7th

1

28th Jun 2024

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 3

12st 0lb

Ran well in two good 3m handicap hurdles this spring but he lacked fluency and was disappointing when pulled up on chase debut two weeks ago; now returns to hurdling but has bit to prove again after that last run and his tactical speed will be tested back at this trip.

16/1

6th

4

Might I

J: Lorcan Murtagh

T: Harry Fry

12/1

Form: 21306-

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 138

Form & Verdict

Unable to threaten over 2m5f/2m4f this spring at the big Cheltenham and Aintree meetings but he's kept on well each time and is well worth another crack at a staying trip; edging down the weights and could have a part to play if handling the ground (effective on good to soft, unraced on good).

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
1st 3	13th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 123y Class 2	15:35 Bangor-on-Dee Might I 11st 11lb J: Bryan Carver T: Harry Fry	held up in midfield, pushed along and headway after 3 out, ridden and went second approaching last, stayed on and led towards finish	5/1
1st 3	13th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 123y Class 2	15:35 Bangor-on-Dee Might I 11st 11lb J: Bryan Carver T: Harry Fry	held up in midfield, pushed along and headway after 3 out, ridden and went second approaching last, stayed on and led towards finish	5/1
6th 4	11th May 2024 Good 3m 0f 58y Class 2	13:35 Haydock Might I 11st 9lb J: Lorcan Murtagh T: Harry Fry	Unable to threaten over 2m5f/2m4f this spring at the big Cheltenham and Aintree meetings but he's kept on well each time and is well worth another crack at a staying trip; edging down the weights and could have a part to play if handling the ground (effective on good to soft, unraced on good).	12/1

Place /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict

Starting price

1st

3

13th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 123y

Class 2

11st 11lb

held up in midfield, pushed along and headway after 3 out, ridden and went second approaching last, stayed on and led towards finish

5/1

1st

3

13th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 123y

Class 2

11st 11lb

held up in midfield, pushed along and headway after 3 out, ridden and went second approaching last, stayed on and led towards finish

5/1

6th

4

11th May 2024

Good

3m 0f 58y

Class 2

11st 9lb

Unable to threaten over 2m5f/2m4f this spring at the big Cheltenham and Aintree meetings but he's kept on well each time and is well worth another crack at a staying trip; edging down the weights and could have a part to play if handling the ground (effective on good to soft, unraced on good).

12/1

7th

5

Pull Again Green

J: Liam Harrison

T: Fergal O’Brien

10/1

Form: 412P4- D

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 133

Form & Verdict

Having been chasing last season he returned from a break and reverted to hurdles at Cheltenham (3m, good) last month, finishing a good fourth behind Zain Nights and Harbour Lake; each-way claims off the same mark.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
2nd 3	13th Nov 2024 Soft 3m 0f 30y Class 2	13:25 Bangor-on-Dee Pull Again Green 11st 7lb J: Liam Harrison T: Fergal O’Brien	Only 1-9 over fences but latest Chepstow second (2m7f, good) was up there with his best form; perhaps had an edge in fitness over the winner (who has run well since) and he's not had a lot of racing on soft ground; regularly ridden by Liam Harrison.	13/2
2nd 3	13th Nov 2024 Soft 3m 0f 30y Class 2	13:25 Bangor-on-Dee Pull Again Green 11st 7lb J: Liam Harrison T: Fergal O’Brien	Only 1-9 over fences but latest Chepstow second (2m7f, good) was up there with his best form; perhaps had an edge in fitness over the winner (who has run well since) and he's not had a lot of racing on soft ground; regularly ridden by Liam Harrison.	13/2
2nd 10	12th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 131y Class 2	16:35 Chepstow Pull Again Green 10st 2lb J: Liam Harrison T: Fergal O’Brien	Just 1-8 over fences but comes here after running well to finish third at Worcester (2m7f, good) and Warwick (3m1f, good to soft) in recent weeks, and might have a fitness edge over some of these; 1lb wrong.	20/1

Place /
No / Draw

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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict

Starting price

2nd

3

13th Nov 2024

Soft

3m 0f 30y

Class 2

11st 7lb

Only 1-9 over fences but latest Chepstow second (2m7f, good) was up there with his best form; perhaps had an edge in fitness over the winner (who has run well since) and he's not had a lot of racing on soft ground; regularly ridden by Liam Harrison.

13/2

2nd

3

13th Nov 2024

Soft

3m 0f 30y

Class 2

11st 7lb

Only 1-9 over fences but latest Chepstow second (2m7f, good) was up there with his best form; perhaps had an edge in fitness over the winner (who has run well since) and he's not had a lot of racing on soft ground; regularly ridden by Liam Harrison.

13/2

2nd

10

12th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 2

10st 2lb

Just 1-8 over fences but comes here after running well to finish third at Worcester (2m7f, good) and Warwick (3m1f, good to soft) in recent weeks, and might have a fitness edge over some of these; 1lb wrong.

20/1

8th

13

10/1

Form: 6P2P2-

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 127

Form & Verdict

Runner-up over C&D (heavy) in February and bounced back from Uttoxeter flop when second of 21 at Aintree last month (3m, good to soft; albeit no match for fast-improving winner); every chance he'll be in the mix.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
7th 4	11th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 131y Class 3	16:25 Chepstow Lord Snootie 11st 3lb J: Jack Tudor T: Christian Williams	Only 1-13 over hurdles and was hard to predict, looking reluctant to race when favourite for a valuable handicap on Midlands National day at Uttoxeter; winning pointer who should make a chaser but has too many off-days to be backed with any confidence.	14/1
8th 13	11th May 2024 Good 3m 0f 58y Class 2	13:35 Haydock Lord Snootie 10st 12lb J: Jack Tudor T: Christian Williams	Runner-up over C&D (heavy) in February and bounced back from Uttoxeter flop when second of 21 at Aintree last month (3m, good to soft; albeit no match for fast-improving winner); every chance he'll be in the mix.	10/1
8th 13	11th May 2024 Good 3m 0f 58y Class 2	13:35 Haydock Lord Snootie 10st 12lb J: Jack Tudor T: Christian Williams	Runner-up over C&D (heavy) in February and bounced back from Uttoxeter flop when second of 21 at Aintree last month (3m, good to soft; albeit no match for fast-improving winner); every chance he'll be in the mix.	10/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

7th

4

11th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 3

16:25 Chepstow

11st 3lb

Only 1-13 over hurdles and was hard to predict, looking reluctant to race when favourite for a valuable handicap on Midlands National day at Uttoxeter; winning pointer who should make a chaser but has too many off-days to be backed with any confidence.

14/1

8th

13

11th May 2024

Good

3m 0f 58y

Class 2

10st 12lb

Runner-up over C&D (heavy) in February and bounced back from Uttoxeter flop when second of 21 at Aintree last month (3m, good to soft; albeit no match for fast-improving winner); every chance he'll be in the mix.

10/1

8th

13

11th May 2024

Good

3m 0f 58y

Class 2

10st 12lb

Runner-up over C&D (heavy) in February and bounced back from Uttoxeter flop when second of 21 at Aintree last month (3m, good to soft; albeit no match for fast-improving winner); every chance he'll be in the mix.

10/1

9th

15

Barbados Bucks

J: Craig Nichol

T: Daragh Bourke

100/1

Form: 41396- D

Last run: 62 days

W: 10st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 126

Form & Verdict

Won three-runner handicap at Carlisle in December (off 3lb higher) on second stable start, but unable to threaten on his three starts since and needs to raise his game in a big way.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
6th 2	23rd Sep 2024 Good 3m 3f 9y Class 4	15:40 Sedgefield Barbados Bucks 11st 12lb J: Callum Bewley T: Daragh Bourke	Formerly useful for Paul Nicholls; only win for this yard came in a three-runner handicap hurdle at Carlisle (3m1f, good to soft) and there hasn't been much to shout about since then; blinkers belatedly return.	5/1
5th 1	17th Aug 2024 Good 2m 7f 16y Class 4	18:20 Market Rasen Barbados Bucks 12st 0lb J: Callum Bewley T: Daragh Bourke	Formerly useful for Paul Nicholls; sole win for this yard came in a three-runner handicap hurdle at Carlisle (3m1f, good to soft) and there hasn't been much to shout about since then (back chasing last time); visor replaces cheekpieces.	20/1
5	14th Jul 2024 Good 2m 7f 180y Class 3	15:45 Perth Barbados Bucks 11st 8lb J: Ryan Mania T: Daragh Bourke	Useful staying hurdler for Paul Nicholls but his two chasing attempts for him in 2021 did not go well; safely held on both outings this season (3m/2m4f) and comes with significant risk on return to fences.	20/1

Place /
No / Draw

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Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

6th

2

23rd Sep 2024

Good

3m 3f 9y

Class 4

11st 12lb

Formerly useful for Paul Nicholls; only win for this yard came in a three-runner handicap hurdle at Carlisle (3m1f, good to soft) and there hasn't been much to shout about since then; blinkers belatedly return.

5/1

5th

1

17th Aug 2024

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 4

12st 0lb

Formerly useful for Paul Nicholls; sole win for this yard came in a three-runner handicap hurdle at Carlisle (3m1f, good to soft) and there hasn't been much to shout about since then (back chasing last time); visor replaces cheekpieces.

20/1

5

14th Jul 2024

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 3

11st 8lb

Useful staying hurdler for Paul Nicholls but his two chasing attempts for him in 2021 did not go well; safely held on both outings this season (3m/2m4f) and comes with significant risk on return to fences.

20/1

10th

7

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

9/1

Form: 12858- D

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 131

Form & Verdict

Well beaten over C&D (soft) last time; he can be effective on soft/heavy going but better ground may be preferable and he's very much of interest on his fine efforts last autumn, when winning at Kelso (3m2f, good) and finishing second of 20 at Cheltenham (3m, good to soft); on the shortlist.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
4	13th Jun 2024 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 3	19:25 Worcester Judicial Law 11st 4lb J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill	Scored off today's mark in first-time cheekpieces at Kelso (3m2f, good) in September and also has a C&D success on his CV but has not been firing on all cylinders this year (with and without headgear).	7/1
4th 4	1st Jun 2024 Good To Soft 3m 2f 83y Class 3	19:00 Stratford Judicial Law 11st 12lb J: Kevin Brogan T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill	Was entitled to run better than he did back on good ground at Haydock three weeks ago (3m) but that was a strong race; last season's peaks (at 3m2f/3m) bring him right into it off this mark.	10/1
10th 7	11th May 2024 Good 3m 0f 58y Class 2	13:35 Haydock Judicial Law 11st 2lb J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill	Well beaten over C&D (soft) last time; he can be effective on soft/heavy going but better ground may be preferable and he's very much of interest on his fine efforts last autumn, when winning at Kelso (3m2f, good) and finishing second of 20 at Cheltenham (3m, good to soft); on the shortlist.	9/1

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Starting price

4

13th Jun 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 3

19:25 Worcester

11st 4lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

Scored off today's mark in first-time cheekpieces at Kelso (3m2f, good) in September and also has a C&D success on his CV but has not been firing on all cylinders this year (with and without headgear).

7/1

4th

4

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

3m 2f 83y

Class 3

19:00 Stratford

11st 12lb

J: Kevin Brogan

Was entitled to run better than he did back on good ground at Haydock three weeks ago (3m) but that was a strong race; last season's peaks (at 3m2f/3m) bring him right into it off this mark.

10/1

10th

7

11th May 2024

Good

3m 0f 58y

Class 2

11st 2lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr