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AK Bets Big Prices Big Limits Handicap Hurdle (Div I)

  • Prize money: £4066.37
  • 2m 7f 191y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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AK Bets Big Prices Big Limits Handicap Hurdle (Div I)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 6P3P6-

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner in 2020 but he's been lightly raced since and made it 0-9 over jumps when tailed off in hurdle handicap here (2m4f, good to soft) last month; dropped another 3lb but he has something to prove back up in trip; cheekpieces are removed and tongue-tie goes on.
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1st

8

15th May 2024

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

15:30 Ffos Las

Lubeat Foras

11st 7lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Rebecca Curtis

Bumper winner in 2020 but he's been lightly raced since and made it 0-9 over jumps when tailed off in hurdle handicap here (2m4f, good to soft) last month; dropped another 3lb but he has something to prove back up in trip; cheekpieces are removed and tongue-tie goes on.

14/1

1st

8

15th May 2024

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

15:30 Ffos Las

Lubeat Foras

11st 7lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Rebecca Curtis

Bumper winner in 2020 but he's been lightly raced since and made it 0-9 over jumps when tailed off in hurdle handicap here (2m4f, good to soft) last month; dropped another 3lb but he has something to prove back up in trip; cheekpieces are removed and tongue-tie goes on.

14/1

6th

9

22nd Apr 2024

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

15:12 Ffos Las

Lubeat Foras

11st 2lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Rebecca Curtis

jumped slightly right throughout, led, reminder when headed but raced in second 6th, lost position 3 out, soon weakened, tailed off

14/1

16/1

  • Place: £4.20

Form: P6PPP- C

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Well treated on his old hurdle form but last win was two years ago and he's been pulled up in his last three runs; visor is now tried and he needs to turn things around; one of two runners for David Pipe.
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7th

1

(6)

29th Aug 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Ffos Las

Mr Tambourine Man

10st 0lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: David Pipe

Five-time hurdle winner, the last twice this spring; not seen on the Flat since very underwhelming handicap debut in spring 2022 but copes well with ground slower than good and could turn out to be on a good mark; had another wind op (his fourth) last month.

5/1

6th

3

25th Jun 2024

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 4

16:30 Newton Abbot

Mr Tambourine Man

11st 11lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Had been pulled up behind Townhill in April but a revelation since this visor went on, winning both starts this month, latterly at Uttoxeter (3m, good to soft) when comfortably defying a 6lb rise; unsurprisingly hit with a 9lb rise for that but he's won off this high in the past and needs serious consideration in his hat-trick bid in the hope the headgear continues to have a positive effect.

5/2

1st

2

15th Jun 2024

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 4

20:15 Uttoxeter

Mr Tambourine Man

11st 12lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

No longer the force of old but, with a visor fitted, has emerged from a slump in form this spring; drew nicely clear to score at Worcester (2m7f, good) on latest out and has possibilities if the new headgear continues to aid; seems best suited by good/good to soft ground.

7/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 9444-

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
5yo who ran well for a long way when fourth of seven on his handicap debut here (2m4f, heavy) last month; this is a new trip but he's a brother to a 3m chase winner and is still unexposed after only four starts; one to keep an eye on.
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3rd

7

15th May 2024

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

15:30 Ffos Las

Ghost Hunter

11st 9lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Warren Greatrex

5yo who ran well for a long way when fourth of seven on his handicap debut here (2m4f, heavy) last month; this is a new trip but he's a brother to a 3m chase winner and is still unexposed after only four starts; one to keep an eye on.

6/1

3rd

7

15th May 2024

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

15:30 Ffos Las

Ghost Hunter

11st 9lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Warren Greatrex

5yo who ran well for a long way when fourth of seven on his handicap debut here (2m4f, heavy) last month; this is a new trip but he's a brother to a 3m chase winner and is still unexposed after only four starts; one to keep an eye on.

6/1

4th

1

16th Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Ffos Las

Ghost Hunter

12st 0lb

J: Ben Bromley

T: Warren Greatrex

Runner-up in an Irish point and he's been brought along steadily over hurdles, patiently ridden when fourth of eight in 2m4f Plumpton novice last month; this son of Milan rates an interesting prospect now going into handicap company with better to come.

7/1

Form: 52485-

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden but he ran his best race so far when fifth of 14 in a Chepstow handicap (2m7f, good) last month; was only beaten around 6l in that race and he's unexposed at staying trips; in the mix for top yard.
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4th

5

15th May 2024

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

15:30 Ffos Las

Hurricane Danny

11st 10lb

J: Angus Cheleda

T: Paul Nicholls

Seven-race maiden but he ran his best race so far when fifth of 14 in a Chepstow handicap (2m7f, good) last month; was only beaten around 6l in that race and he's unexposed at staying trips; in the mix for top yard.

4/1

4th

5

15th May 2024

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

15:30 Ffos Las

Hurricane Danny

11st 10lb

J: Angus Cheleda

T: Paul Nicholls

Seven-race maiden but he ran his best race so far when fifth of 14 in a Chepstow handicap (2m7f, good) last month; was only beaten around 6l in that race and he's unexposed at staying trips; in the mix for top yard.

4/1

5th

12

26th Apr 2024

Good

2m 7f 131y

Class 4

20:15 Chepstow

Hurricane Danny

11st 0lb

J: Angus Cheleda

T: Paul Nicholls

Runner-up in a Chepstow maiden (2m3f, soft) in November but he's not gone on from that and was tailed off on his handicap debut at Kempton (2m5f, soft) in February; still early days in this sphere but he now steps up to 2m7f and has something to prove after another break; stablemate of Florencethemachine.

16/1

OUR TIP

10/1

Form: 362PP- D

Last run: 46 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Has nine hurdle wins on his CV but last success was in December 2021 and he's been pulled up in both runs this spring; mark continues to fall and conditions are no problem but he needs a major turnaround; equipment removed.
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5th

2

15th May 2024

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

15:30 Ffos Las

Paricolor

12st 0lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: David Pipe

Has nine hurdle wins on his CV but last success was in December 2021 and he's been pulled up in both runs this spring; mark continues to fall and conditions are no problem but he needs a major turnaround; equipment removed.

10/1

5th

2

15th May 2024

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

15:30 Ffos Las

Paricolor

12st 0lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: David Pipe

Has nine hurdle wins on his CV but last success was in December 2021 and he's been pulled up in both runs this spring; mark continues to fall and conditions are no problem but he needs a major turnaround; equipment removed.

10/1

12

30th Mar 2024

Soft

3m 0f 58y

Class 2

14:40 Haydock

Paricolor

10st 8lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Claims on his placed efforts in late 2023 but his losing run is mounting up and he was pulled up at Exeter only 11 days ago; needs a change of headgear (first-time visor replaces regular blinkers) to make a difference.

16/1

Form: 31PP4-

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Ended a long losing run at Wincanton (2m5f, heavy) in January but was pulled up in next two runs; bounced back with a fair fourth at Southwell last time but he was some way behind the first two in that race and needs to build on that; both wins have been at shorter trips but he stays this far.
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6th

4

15th May 2024

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

15:30 Ffos Las

Rare Clouds

11st 12lb

J: James Best

T: Simon Earle

Ended a long losing run at Wincanton (2m5f, heavy) in January but was pulled up in next two runs; bounced back with a fair fourth at Southwell last time but he was some way behind the first two in that race and needs to build on that; both wins have been at shorter trips but he stays this far.

6/1

6th

4

15th May 2024

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

15:30 Ffos Las

Rare Clouds

11st 12lb

J: James Best

T: Simon Earle

Ended a long losing run at Wincanton (2m5f, heavy) in January but was pulled up in next two runs; bounced back with a fair fourth at Southwell last time but he was some way behind the first two in that race and needs to build on that; both wins have been at shorter trips but he stays this far.

6/1

4th

11

23rd Apr 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

16:40 Southwell

Rare Clouds

11st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Simon Earle

Knocking on the door (including on good to soft ground) prior to winning at Wincanton (2m5f, heavy) in January; has tackled 2m7f/3m when pulled up the last twice and this drop back in trip could help, but it's hard to be confident in this 10yo's claims on the back of those performances.

20/1

Form: 2/22P-

Last run: 54 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
0-8 over hurdles for Ben Pauling; came second in four consecutive maidens last year (2m3f-2m4f) but he was pulled up on his stable/handicap debut at Newbury (3m, good to soft) in March; that was after an absence but he has something to prove after that laboured effort; cheekpieces added.
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2nd

2

1st Sep 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

14:40 Worcester

A Definite Getaway

12st 0lb

J: James Bowen

T: Peter & Michael Bowen

0-12 over hurdles but was ridden out to beat his 12 rivals over C&D (good) on chasing debut in July and a subsequent 5lb rise does not look excessive; player.

7/2

1st

3

25th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:18 Worcester

A Definite Getaway

12st 0lb

J: James Bowen

T: Peter & Michael Bowen

Runner-up in four maiden hurdles (2m3f-2m4f) last year; struggled initially in handicaps for this stable but has shaped more encouragingly in a novice and maiden of late, albeit a 16l third latest (2m5f, good); drops into a class 5 for the first time and makes some appeal on chase debut given his pedigree; interesting contender.

6/1

3rd

1

5th Jul 2024

Good

2m 5f 122y

Class 4

14:15 Newton Abbot

A Definite Getaway

11st 4lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Peter & Michael Bowen

Runner-up in four maiden hurdles for Ben Pauling (2m3f-2m4f) last year; struggled in two 3m handicaps for new stable this spring (cheekpieces added last time) but back near best with tongue-tie fitted in a Market Rasen novice latest and he's a strong contender if repeating the effort.

9/4

Form: /0PP3- D BF

Last run: 61 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Easy winner off 4lb lower at Ayr (3m, good to soft) in April 2022; only had four runs since then but he showed signs of a revival over fences at Fakenham (7l third of five) in March; was well backed in that race and has possibilities if he can build on that back over hurdles.
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5th

6

25th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:18 Worcester

Stringtoyourbow

11st 12lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

0-4 over fences and generally disappointing since an impressive 3m hurdle win (good to soft; off 2lb lower) in spring 2022; however, his sixth of 13 over C&D 17 days ago was more like it; would be of bigger interest with more of an emphasis on stamina but each-way claims.

14/1

6th

1

8th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Worcester

Stringtoyourbow

12st 0lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Christian Williams

Lightly raced and generally very disappointing since impressive 3m hurdle win in spring 2022; completed only one of three chase last season and was pulled up when back over hurdles in May; needs to get back on track.

12/1

6

15th May 2024

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

15:30 Ffos Las

Stringtoyourbow

11st 10lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Christian Williams

Easy winner off 4lb lower at Ayr (3m, good to soft) in April 2022; only had four runs since then but he showed signs of a revival over fences at Fakenham (7l third of five) in March; was well backed in that race and has possibilities if he can build on that back over hurdles.

9/2

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £99.00
Straight Forecast £87.43
Tricast £428.78
Trifecta £386.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Hobb's Delight

POSTDATA:

Hurricane Danny

Daily Mail:

Halifax

The Guardian:

Stringtoyourbow

TOPSPEED:

Paricolor

The Times:

Rare Clouds

WEST COUNTRY:

Hurricane Danny

RP RATINGS:

Hobb's Delight

Telegraph:

Hobb's Delight

D Express:

Hobb's Delight

Daily Mirror:

Hobb's Delight

The Sun:

Hobb's Delight

The Star:

Hobb's Delight

Daily Record:

Halifax