January 11 / 15.55 Kempton

15.55

Soft

Coral ‘We’re Here For It’ Handicap Hurdle (Challenger Two Mile Hurdle Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £9505.8
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 15 runners
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Coral ‘We’re Here For It’ Handicap Hurdle (Challenger Two Mile Hurdle Series Qualifier)

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

Form: PF-P70 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 12st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 132

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner in Ireland and it's early days for him with top trainer Dan Skelton; however, there was no return to form on last month's stable debut at Cheltenham, when 40-1, and he has plenty to prove.
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OUR TIP

Form: 231-11 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 128

Form & Verdict
Completed a hat-trick when winning on his hurdle debut at Newbury (2m, good to soft) in November; previous hurdle wins were on soft ground; hit with 8lb rise for last time but it was a competitive race and this unexposed 6yo could continue to progress; key player.
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4th

12

17th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Windsor

Navajo Indy

10st 8lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Tom Symonds

Completed a hat-trick when winning on his handicap debut at Newbury (2m, good to soft) in November; previous hurdle wins were on soft ground; hit with 8lb rise for last time but it was a competitive race and this unexposed 6yo could continue to progress; key player.

11/2

4th

12

17th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Windsor

Navajo Indy

10st 8lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Tom Symonds

Completed a hat-trick when winning on his handicap debut at Newbury (2m, good to soft) in November; previous hurdle wins were on soft ground; hit with 8lb rise for last time but it was a competitive race and this unexposed 6yo could continue to progress; key player.

11/2

Abandoned

Form: 23U-28 D

Last run: 62 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 128

Form & Verdict
Took losing sequence up to ten races when tailed off at Sandown in November but may have needed that first outing since May and he showed some good form on soft and heavy ground last spring; he's an each-way possible.
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7th

4

18th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 1y

Class 2

15:15 Taunton

Monviel

11st 1lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Harry Derham

Placed three times over 2m4f off this sort of mark when cheekpieces were added last spring and had excuse when well beaten on reappearance outing in November (bled from the nose) but needs to prove his wellbeing here and the cheekpieces are missing today.

14/1

7th

4

18th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 1y

Class 2

15:15 Taunton

Monviel

11st 1lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Harry Derham

Placed three times over 2m4f off this sort of mark when cheekpieces were added last spring and had excuse when well beaten on reappearance outing in November (bled from the nose) but needs to prove his wellbeing here and the cheekpieces are missing today.

14/1

Form: 2129-1 CD

Last run: 88 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 128

Form & Verdict
Won a maiden hurdle over C&D (good) in December 2023 and this lightly raced 6yo showed improved form when making all by 8l on his reappearance in a handicap at Market Rasen (2m, good) three months ago; has also run well on soft ground; up in grade today but may take it in his stride.
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14th

10

17th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Windsor

Court In The Act

10st 8lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Harry Derham

Lightly raced 6yo who showed improved form when making all by 8l on his reappearance in a handicap at Market Rasen (2m, good) three months ago; has also run well on soft ground; has received a 10lb hike for last time and he's up in grade today, but he may well take it in his stride.

10/1

14th

10

17th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Windsor

Court In The Act

10st 8lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Harry Derham

Lightly raced 6yo who showed improved form when making all by 8l on his reappearance in a handicap at Market Rasen (2m, good) three months ago; has also run well on soft ground; has received a 10lb hike for last time and he's up in grade today, but he may well take it in his stride.

10/1

Form: 6-4287 D

Last run: 71 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
Won a maiden hurdle for Gavin Cromwell in September 2023 and he was second in a chase at Sligo last October; however, he was tailed off over fences the next twice and was sold for 5,500gns in November; has lots to prove.
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3rd

5

24th Jan 2025

Good

1m 7f 99y

Class 3

14:25 Sandown

Hypotenus

11st 2lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Joe Tickle

Three Flat wins in France before moving to Ireland where he was 1-8 over hurdles (won a maiden) and 0-4 as a chaser; left Gavin Cromwell for 5,500gns after two heavy defeats over fences; likely best watched.

33/1

3rd

5

24th Jan 2025

Good

1m 7f 99y

Class 3

14:25 Sandown

Hypotenus

11st 2lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Joe Tickle

Three Flat wins in France before moving to Ireland where he was 1-8 over hurdles (won a maiden) and 0-4 as a chaser; left Gavin Cromwell for 5,500gns after two heavy defeats over fences; likely best watched.

33/1

Form: F115-5 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 126

Form & Verdict
Won two in a row at Exeter (2m, heavy/soft) early last year; fifth the next twice but made good headway before fading at Cheltenham (2m1f, good to soft) last month and he may have needed that reappearance outing; lightly raced and retains potential; he's one to be interested in.
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3rd

2

18th Jan 2025

Heavy

1m 7f 144y

Class 3

12:45 Haydock

Spirits Bay

11st 10lb

J: Jordan Nailor

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

pressed leader, disputed lead with one circuit to go, raced in second behind clear leader home turn, disputed lead going best 3 out, lost position gradually approaching last

9/2

Form: 1-P471 D

Last run: 66 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Three hurdle wins in France for Noel George and Amanda Zetterholm, the latest at Auteuil (2m2f, heavy) in November; has moved to an up-and-coming yard and he's an interesting contender on his British debut, especially if attracting market support (one of three for the stable).
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4th

4

18th Jan 2025

Heavy

1m 7f 144y

Class 3

12:45 Haydock

Ninth Loch

11st 6lb

J: Tom Buckley

T: Harry Derham

held up in rear, mistake 3rd, some headway but still plenty to do 3 out, keeping on when hit last, went fourth towards finish, never on terms

7/1

4th

4

18th Jan 2025

Heavy

1m 7f 144y

Class 3

12:45 Haydock

Ninth Loch

11st 6lb

J: Tom Buckley

T: Harry Derham

held up in rear, mistake 3rd

7/1

Form: 321-1P D

Last run: 175 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
Pulled up at Market Rasen last July but has had a break since and this lightly raced 5yo looked progressive when winning two in a row in the spring (1m7f/2m, good); effective on soft ground on the Flat; returns to action with yard in excellent form and he's not written off.
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16

20th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 2

14:40 Market Rasen

Manuelito

10st 13lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Ex-Richard Hannon; made it 2-4 over hurdles when well on top late on at Ffos Las (2m, good; handicap debut) and has since finished second back on the Flat; 8lb rise for last time asks a question of him but this 4yo is improving.

6/1

Form: 2-6726 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
5yo who is a two-time hurdle winner (including on soft ground) and he's run pretty well the last twice, finishing second at Huntingdon (2m, good to soft) then a 5l sixth at Taunton (2m3f, good; under Callum Pritchard); however, he needs something extra if he's to regain the winning thread today.
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11th

2

16th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 179y

Class 4

14:35 Wincanton

Latin Verse

11st 13lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Anthony Charlton

in rear

12/1

11th

2

16th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 179y

Class 4

14:35 Wincanton

Latin Verse

11st 13lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Anthony Charlton

in rear

12/1

Abandoned

Form: 42-25P D

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Won a heavy-ground juvenile hurdle at Chepstow last season and he reappeared with a fair second in a handicap there (2m, good to soft) in October; however, he was pulled up after making a bad mistake mid-race at Fakenham (2m4f, good to soft; 16-1) on New Year's Day and others are more compelling.
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6th

2

15th Jan 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 69y

Class 4

15:00 Newbury

Balboa

11st 13lb

J: Micheal Nolan

T: Seamus Mullins

towards rear on outer

14/1

6th

2

15th Jan 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 69y

Class 4

15:00 Newbury

Balboa

11st 13lb

J: Micheal Nolan

T: Seamus Mullins

towards rear on outer

14/1

Form: -04620 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 2lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
She's dropped to a mark 4lb lower than when a close second at Haydock (1m7f, soft) last March; her subsequent form hasn't been up to scratch but chasing hasn't seen her to best effect and 2m4f stretched her when back over hurdles at Cheltenham last time; could be in the shake-up now back down in trip.
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12th

6

14th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 56y

Class 2

15:35 Cheltenham

Holly

10st 13lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

towards rear

25/1

Form: P3-U22 D BF

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced and consistent 6yo who was runner-up at Sandown (2m, good to soft) in November and occupied the same position when beaten just 1l at Wincanton (1m7f, soft) last month; he was clear of the third last time and there's every chance he'll be thereabouts.
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1st

6

15th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 3f 147y

Class 3

14:48 Hereford

Jour DEvasion

10st 4lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Henry Daly

Consistent hurdler who arrives here after finishing runner-up in handicaps at Sandown (2m, good to soft) and Wincanton (1m7f, soft), latterly behind one who was taking a big step forward after wind surgery; creeping up the weights but has scope to improve for this longer trip.

7/2

1st

6

15th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 3f 147y

Class 3

14:48 Hereford

Jour DEvasion

10st 4lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Henry Daly

Consistent hurdler who arrives here after finishing runner-up in handicaps at Sandown (2m, good to soft) and Wincanton (1m7f, soft), latterly behind one who was taking a big step forward after wind surgery; creeping up the weights but has scope to improve for this longer trip.

7/2

Form: 12-2F2 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Progressive 8yo who was back on song when creditable second of 14 under Harriet Tucker at Chepstow (2m, soft) a fortnight ago; 2lb higher in a tougher race today but might not be far away.
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1st

4

15th Jan 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 69y

Class 4

15:00 Newbury

Bucephalus

11st 10lb

J: Harriet Tucker

T: Neil Mulholland

made all, not fluent 3 out, pushed along and faced challenge from 2 out, ridden and sustained duel with runner-up run-in, edged right but kept on final 110yds, gamely

5/1

1st

4

15th Jan 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 69y

Class 4

15:00 Newbury

Bucephalus

11st 10lb

J: Harriet Tucker

T: Neil Mulholland

made all, not fluent 3 out, pushed along and faced challenge from 2 out, ridden and sustained duel with runner-up run-in, edged right but kept on final 110yds, gamely

5/1

Form: 6515-

Last run: 365 days

W: 10st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Absent since finishing down the field at Huntingdon last January; however, this very lightly raced 5yo impressed with an easy win in a juvenile hurdle at Fontwell (2m1f, heavy) earlier last winter and could have potential off his opening mark; not ruled out on his comeback.
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Form: 215R83 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Won at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good) last August and returned to form with fair third at Wincanton (1m7f, soft) last month; however, he was 10l behind the runner-up Jour d'Evasion on that latest start and needs a bigger performance here; refused to race in October.
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Verdict

The unexposed Spirits Bay may have needed last month’s reappearance run at Cheltenham and could be on a good mark but preference is for COURT IN THE ACT, who looked to be one to follow when winning at Market Rasen on his reappearance. The progressive Navajo Indy completed a hat-trick on his handicap debut in a good race at Newbury and he has to be respected, while Holly is of interest at bigger odds now back down in trip.[Ben Hutton]