January 02 / 13.10 Ayr

13.10

Soft

Midburn Construction Ltd Novices’ Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4224.8
  • 2m 0f 110y
  • Class 4
  • 4 runners
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Midburn Construction Ltd Novices’ Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Runners: 4 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

Form: /215-P

Last run: 32 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
His best hurdle form came over further and he was pulled up on last month's chase and seasonal debut at Carlisle (2m, soft); however, this lightly raced 7yo may have needed the run and he retains potential; could be versatile trip-wise and it will be no surprise to see a bold show.
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Form: 5-PF7F C

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Pulled up on chase debut in May and he's fallen on his next two runs over fences; however, he was in a share of second when coming down three out at Doncaster last month and he's well treated on his hurdle form (including a win here); possible player if minimising the blunders.
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2nd

4

16th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 77y

Class 4

17:05 Bangor-on-Dee

Park Annonciade

11st 11lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Sarah Humphrey

Less contested lead than often the case when making it seventh time lucky over fences at Huntingdon last month (2m, good), and Stratford second off 6lb higher since consolidated that form; up another 1lb here but pace rivalry could prove more the issue.

11/4

2nd

4

19th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 213y

Class 4

16:53 Stratford

Park Annonciade

11st 2lb

J: James Bowen

T: Sarah Humphrey

Started off for Sarah Humphrey with two disappointing hurdle runs in the autumn but has turned things around over fences since, and kept on well to win by 7l at Huntingdon (2m, good) a fortnight ago; recent 6lb rise demands more from him here, though.

9/4

1st

5

4th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

17:25 Huntingdon

Park Annonciade

11st 6lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Sarah Humphrey

All three wins over hurdles when trained in Ireland; running well at present and second of five at Plumpton (2m1f, good to soft) last month; threatening to get his head in front for this yard.

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 4317-2 C

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Won maiden hurdle here (2m, good to soft) in March and ran very creditably when a 5l second to Caldwell Potter on his chase and seasonal debut in a Carlisle novice (2m, soft) last month; the handicapper has been unable to take any action and he's on an attractive mark now back in a handicap.
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3rd

9

17th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 2

15:30 Ayr

Hombre De Guerra

10st 4lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Hasn't got competitive this term and beaten 18l when sixth of eight on stable debut at Kelso (2m1f, good to soft) in February; however, he shaped as though this step up in trip might be a good move and his three wins, including two over fences last January (2m, soft), have all come at Ayr.

14/1

6th

3

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 14y

Class 3

13:10 Kelso

Hombre De Guerra

11st 11lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Made fine start to chasing career last term, winning twice at Ayr (2m, soft); won on good to soft over hurdles; faced tough task on reappearance in November but well beaten in C&D handicap (soft) subsequently on final run for Nick Alexander; can be in the mix on stable debut if rediscovering last season's promise; remains in same ownership.

12/1

Form: 671P4- D

Last run: 268 days

W: 11st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Won over hurdles for Jane Williams last February; however, struggled on final two runs for that yard and he was pulled up in his sole chase in November 2023; sold for £2,000 last May; may be best watched on stable debut.
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2

13th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

16:22 Hexham

Hermes Boy

11st 10lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Russell Ross

A fair winning hurdler at 2m5f but he's offered little in two runs over fences this term, pulled up at Carlisle (2m4f) 24 days ago; others are much preferred.

20/1

5

17th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 210y

Class 4

16:30 Carlisle

Hermes Boy

11st 9lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Russell Ross

Won over hurdles for Jane Williams last February but struggled on final two runs for that yard and same story when back over fences at Ayr last month on his stable and seasonal debut; others have less to prove.

50/1

5

2nd Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 110y

Class 4

13:10 Ayr

Hermes Boy

11st 8lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Russell Ross

Won over hurdles for Jane Williams last February; however, struggled on final two runs for that yard and he was pulled up in his sole chase in November 2023; sold for £2,000 last May; may be best watched on stable debut.

12/1

Non-runners

Chumlee, Hasty Brook

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Hombre De Guerra

Daily Mail:

Park Annonciade

Telegraph:

Imaginary Dragon

RP RATINGS:

Hombre De Guerra

TOPSPEED:

Hombre De Guerra

POSTDATA:

Hombre De Guerra

THE NORTH:

Hombre De Guerra

The Times:

Hombre De Guerra

The Guardian:

Hombre De Guerra

D Express:

Hombre De Guerra

Daily Mirror:

Hombre De Guerra

The Sun:

Hombre De Guerra

The Star:

Hombre De Guerra

Daily Record:

Hombre De Guerra