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Jane Earp Happy 60th Birthday Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4066.37
  • 2m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Jane Earp Happy 60th Birthday Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

5/1 (Won)

Form: 4P9-1F

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Having second start after wind surgery when winning decisively at Fontwell (3m2f, good) in June and was going okay when falling off this 5lb higher mark at Uttoxeter; considered.
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7th

5

8th Oct 2024

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 4

16:00 Huntingdon

Kitesurfer

11st 7lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

always behind, tailed off

5/1

1st

3

28th Aug 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:40 Worcester

Kitesurfer

11st 11lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Having second start after wind surgery when winning decisively at Fontwell (3m2f, good) in June and was going okay when falling off this 5lb higher mark at Uttoxeter; considered.

5/1

6

26th Jul 2024

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 4

14:45 Uttoxeter

Kitesurfer

11st 6lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Second start since wind surgery when opening his British account at Fontwell (3m2f, good) last month, following a four-month break; 5lb higher but has scope for further improvement; respected.

8/1

Form: 62-112 C

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Came up short in his hat-trick bid at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good) but he again ran well behind one who was that bit better treated; won't be far away.
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7th

4

17th Oct 2024

Good

2m 5f 82y

Class 4

16:03 Wincanton

Hillsin

11st 10lb

J: James Turner

T: Alan Jones

midfield

7/2

2nd

7

28th Aug 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:40 Worcester

Hillsin

11st 9lb

J: James Turner

T: Alan Jones

Came up short in his hat-trick bid at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good) but he again ran well behind one who was that bit better treated; won't be far away.

9/2

2nd

13

26th Jul 2024

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 4

14:45 Uttoxeter

Hillsin

11st 3lb

J: James Turner

T: Alan Jones

Second at Exeter (2m2f, good) in April following wind surgery before off the mark at the 20th attempt at Newton Abbot (2m3f, soft) in May; followed up off a 5lb higher mark at Worcester (2m4f, good) last month and both wins were under James Turner; not proven over this sort of trip but should run well.

7/1

Form: 8B32P-

Last run: 127 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Still a maiden and ran poorly on final start in April but had been placed prior to that once stepping up to 3m and fitted with cheekpieces; good chance if back to his best after a break.
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4th

3

12th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 194y

Class 4

14:25 Hereford

Mahler Moon

11st 8lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

13-race maiden (placed on various occasions for Dan Skelton); kept on from off the pace on recent Southwell (2m4f, good; 9-2) stable/chase debut; now 2lb lower, and has another 3lb removed through the claim of Jack Hogan; isn't without a chance.

9/2

4th

3

12th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 194y

Class 4

14:25 Hereford

Mahler Moon

11st 8lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

disputed lead, raced in third after 2nd, lost ground 4th, in touch with leaders 6th, jumped right 9th, dropped to rear 10th, no impression from 3 out

9/2

3rd

4

23rd Oct 2024

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

14:08 Southwell

Mahler Moon

10st 13lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

held up in rear

7/1

Form: 6-6351 CD

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Having third run for yard when bounding clear for a 31l success over C&D one month ago; that race did rather fall apart and it remains to be seen how he deals with a 10lb rise (different 7lb claimer rode last time).
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4th

3

18th Nov 2024

Good

2m 7f 25y

Class 4

14:00 Exeter

Kiss My Face

11st 11lb

J: Murray Dodd

T: Alastair Ralph

13lb higher than for July's Worcester win (2m7f, good) but only 3lb higher than when going close at Bangor 20 days ago (soft); thereabouts.

11/4

Form: 644139 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 11st 1lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Hat-trick last year and back to that sort of level this summer; early interference was no help here last week and needs respecting.
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9th

1

3rd Nov 2024

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

15:43 Huntingdon

No Way Pedro

12st 0lb

J: Mr Robbie David

T: Daisy Hitchins

Two wins this season, the latter at Fontwell (3m2f, good to soft) in September; not in same form on latest outing, though, and may find younger rivals better handicapped here.

16/1

9th

1

3rd Nov 2024

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

15:43 Huntingdon

No Way Pedro

12st 0lb

J: Mr Robbie David

T: Daisy Hitchins

Two wins this season, the latter at Fontwell (3m2f, good to soft) in September; not in same form on latest outing, though, and may find younger rivals better handicapped here.

16/1

6th

7

17th Oct 2024

Good

2m 5f 82y

Class 4

16:03 Wincanton

No Way Pedro

11st 4lb

J: Mr Robbie David

T: Daisy Hitchins

midfield

7/1

Form: 3331-6 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Won C&D maiden last August but was having his first run since when well beaten on his handicap debut at Uttoxeter a month ago; others safer.
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3rd

1

3rd Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

14:45 Southwell

Craven Bay

12st 5lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Toby Lawes

Progressive stayer who made it three out of four for this yard when easing away at Kempton (3m, good to soft) last week; penalty takes him to a big weight on third quickish run but he's not yet exposed.

4/1

3rd

1

3rd Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

14:45 Southwell

Craven Bay

12st 5lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Toby Lawes

Progressive stayer who made it three out of four for this yard when easing away at Kempton (3m, good to soft) last week; penalty takes him to a big weight on third quickish run but he's not yet exposed.

4/1

1st

1

25th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 110y

Class 4

14:00 Kempton

Craven Bay

11st 11lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Toby Lawes

raced lazily at times, in touch with leaders, mistake 5th, prominent after 6th, jumped slightly left and not fluent 4 out, went second 2 out, led going best from last, ran on towards finish, won going away

5/2

Form: P55-32

Last run: 57 days

W: 12st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Hasn't won for ages but twice placed this summer (2m7f/2m6f) for Ralph Smith and can go well again off this mark provided another change of stable doesn't rock the boat.
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7th

13

16th Sep 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Worcester

Art Approval

11st 4lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Joe Tickle

Placed twice (once over C&D) for Ralph Smith when cheekpieces were refitted this summer and has claims if judged on those efforts, but needs to rebound from last month's underwhelming stable debut.

20/1

8th

1

28th Aug 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:40 Worcester

Art Approval

12st 1lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Joe Tickle

Hasn't won for ages but twice placed this summer (2m7f/2m6f) for Ralph Smith and can go well again off this mark provided another change of stable doesn't rock the boat.

7/1

2nd

7

2nd Jul 2024

Good To Firm

2m 6f 7y

Class 4

19:40 Stratford

Art Approval

11st 8lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Ralph J Smith

Returned from break with two fairly respectable runs towards the end of last season (2m3f/2m4f) and another when third over 2m7f in the refitted cheekpieces at Worcester one month ago; not the force of old and has not won since 2021 but has place claims.

7/1

Form: 63F-P9

Last run: 66 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
0-6 in points; was placed on handicap debut at Wetherby (2m3f, soft) on Boxing Day but has to get back on track following subsequent disappointments (2m6f-3m); 3lb out of the weights.
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2nd

11

11th Nov 2024

Good

2m 3f 218y

Class 5

13:30 Carlisle

Emotional Roller

10st 3lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Fair third on handicap debut at Wetherby last December and now 7lb lower; however, he struggled in his three starts this summer and needs to raise his game on this return to action.

25/1

2nd

11

11th Nov 2024

Good

2m 3f 218y

Class 5

13:30 Carlisle

Emotional Roller

10st 3lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Fair third on handicap debut at Wetherby last December and now 7lb lower; however, he struggled in his three starts this summer and needs to raise his game on this return to action.

25/1

9th

11

28th Aug 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:40 Worcester

Emotional Roller

10st 2lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Sue Smith

0-6 in points; was placed on handicap debut at Wetherby (2m3f, soft) on Boxing Day but has to get back on track following subsequent disappointments (2m6f-3m); 3lb out of the weights.

33/1

Form: 6PP1-5 D

Last run: 90 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Jumped well out in front when prevailing narrowly over fences at Ffos Las (2m3f; good to soft) in April but ran a modest race there in May; dual hurdle winner who stays this far but he's become hard to predict.
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10th

2

28th Aug 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:40 Worcester

Ballinsker

11st 12lb

J: Isabel Williams

T: Evan Williams

Jumped well out in front when prevailing narrowly over fences at Ffos Las (2m3f; good to soft) in April but ran a modest race there in May; dual hurdle winner who stays this far but he's become hard to predict.

14/1

5th

3

30th May 2024

Good

2m 3f 83y

Class 4

15:00 Ffos Las

Ballinsker

11st 11lb

J: Isabel Williams

T: Evan Williams

Returned to form when jumping well out in front and holding on by a length over C&D last month; beat one chasing a hat-trick so it's solid form; just 3lb higher.

7/2

1st

4

22nd Apr 2024

Soft

2m 3f 83y

Class 4

14:42 Ffos Las

Ballinsker

11st 8lb

J: Isabel Williams

T: Evan Williams

Now 9b lower than for his Chepstow win (2m7f, good to soft) last April but he's been pulled up here (2m5f) and at Plumpton (3m1f) in last two runs; cheekpieces return on this drop back in grade but he needs a major revival back in trip; stablemate of Lelant.

16/1

Form: 4-331 CD

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
It didn't look a good maiden that he won over C&D (good) last month but he showed plenty in Ireland and this mark might be okay on handicap debut.
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4th

11

5th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 0f 52y

17:40 Thurles

Red Hugh

12st 0lb

J: Mr P W Mullins

T: Emmet Mullins

soon midfield, pushed along briefly before halfway

15/8

Form: 888-U4

Last run: 52 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Running in only her second handicap when beaten under 6l at Market Rasen (2m4f, good) in July and that's something she might build on now sent over further; 9lb out of the weights but Dylan Johnston can claim 5lb now (unlike last time); tongue-tie joins hood.
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9

25th Sep 2024

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:45 Perth

Princess Unique

10st 8lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Peter & Michael Bowen

Unexposed after only six hurdling starts and was very respectable fourth at Market Rasen (2m4f, good) in July, but performed poorly on her latest outing and needs to learn to settle much better.

20/1

12

28th Aug 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:40 Worcester

Princess Unique

10st 2lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Peter & Michael Bowen

Running in only her second handicap when beaten under 6l at Market Rasen (2m4f, good) in July and that's something she might build on now sent over further; 9lb out of the weights but Dylan Johnston can claim 5lb now (unlike last time); tongue-tie joins hood.

16/1

4th

5

7th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

13:45 Market Rasen

Princess Unique

10st 9lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Peter & Michael Bowen

Well beaten in three run-of-the-mill maidens last summer (2m-2m2f) and unseated rider at first flight when reappearing in a handicap in May; has no form claims but remains unexposed at this level.

8/1

Non-runners

Ballyvaughan Bay

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Straight Forecast £30.79
Tricast £177.13

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Kiss My Face

Telegraph:

Red Hugh

The Times:

Hillsin

The Star:

Emotional Roller

SPOTLIGHT:

Mahler Moon

WEST COUNTRY:

Art Approval

D Express:

Craven Bay

POSTDATA:

No Way Pedro

Daily Record:

Red Hugh

Daily Mail:

Hillsin

TOPSPEED:

Kiss My Face

The Guardian:

Kiss My Face

Daily Mirror:

Kiss My Face

The Sun:

Kiss My Face