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Wednesday 3rd March

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RACE 1 (12) SEVEN NO TRUMPS (IRE) | (1) BROKEN HALO | (9) MOCACREME HAS (FR)1.00 WATCH RACING TV IN STUNNING HD HANDICAP CHASE (5) 2½m35y (4060 Metres)

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RACE 5 (6) AMELIA’S DANCE (IRE) | (3) MALINA OCARINA | (10) MIGHTY MEG3.10 LIKE RACING TV ON FACEBOOK NOW HANDICAP HURDLE (4) 2m5f82y (4300 Metres)

RACE 6 (4) AKARITA LIGHTS (IRE) | (5) GOLDEN EMBLEM (IRE) | (8) GUGUSS COLLONGES (FR)3.45 DICK AND SUE WOODHOUSE MEMORIAL HUNTERS’ CHASE (6) 2½m35y (4060 Metres)

RACE 7 (3) DASHING PERK | (1) CAID DU BERLAIS (FR) | (5) CAPITAINE (FR)

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RACING 1-2-3

KEY TO SYMBOLS

Top Rated: The horse with the best chance based solely on past form, specially tailored to a 0-100 scale.

Horses For Courses: A suitable track for the horse, compared to its lifetime record on similar courses as de�ned by Timeform’s course data.

Jockey Uplift: The engaged rider has a notably higher Timeform Jockey Ranking than those who’ve ridden the horse on its most recent starts

Trainer Form: A hot trainer to follow, based on Timeform ratings-related measurements looking at the recent performance of runners.

Going: Good to Soft

Right handed, � at and essentially sharp in character. One of the sharpest tests in the country when the ground is � rmer than good, hold-up tactics usually counter-productive, but on very testing going the course can provide a surprisingly thorough test, often resulting in strung-out � elds and a low percentage of completions, especially on the hurdles course, perhaps a cause of its fundamentally tight nature ensuring races are well run regardless of conditions, front runners often overdoing things. The fences are sti� and claim plenty of casualties, with the three in the home straight coming so close together that it often proves di� cult to come from behind.

Pace Information: Insu� cient Data

1 BROKEN HALO (51) t 90P 6 11-2 | 70.8kg

Paul Nicholls Lorcan Williams (3lb/1kg) £110,000 buy after winning Irish point on debut in April 2019. Shaped better than being pulled up suggests on Doncaster hurdle debut (20.8f) in January and can do better. Tongue tied.

2 DRUMLEE WATAR (IRE) (824) (BF) 8943/ 8 11-2 | 70.8kg Warren Greatrex Gavin Sheehan Irish point winner who showed ability when making the frame on both hurdle starts in November 2018. Off since and betting perhaps best guide to expectations on return.

3 FAMOSO (IRE) (98) t 8848 5 11-2 | 70.8kg

Paul Nicholls Bryony Frost Boasts a smart pedigree but well held in bumpers 7 weeks apart, checking out tamely at Hereford last time. Tongue tie goes on now stepping up in trip for hurdle debut.

4 FINE INVESTMENT (30) 7046 6 11-2 | 70.8kg Barry Brennan James Best Just poor form in a brace of bumpers.

5 FLICK THE SWITCH (14) 657 6 11-2 | 70.8kg Claire Dyson Lilly Pinchin (5lb/2kg) Pulled up in his only point and offered very little in a Hereford bumper 11 months later.

6 GENTLEMAN KAP (FR) (83) 700P 5 11-2 | 70.8kg Harry Fry Lorcan Murtagh (3lb/1kg) Looked awkward in a bumper and showed nothing sent hurdling at Taunton in December. Up in trip.

7 GET ON JEREMY (IRE) (39) t 65PP 6 11-2 | 70.8kg Grant Cann Tom O’Brien Pulled up both starts over hurdles. Tongue strap on for 1st time.

8 INISHBIGGLE (IRE) (101) t 914 6 11-2 | 70.8kg Harry Fry Daryl Jacob Tongue tied and shaped with promise when fourth of 14 in maiden hurdle at Uttoxeter (19.9f, heavy, 14/1) on NH debut in November, needing stiffer test. Should progress.

9 MOCACREME HAS (FR) (80) (BF) 10036-22 6 11-2 | 70.8kg Colin Tizzard Jonjo O’Neill Jr. Fair form when backed in Exeter bumpers at the start of last year and similar form when runner-up both outings over hurdles. Remains with potential now moving up in trip after a break.

10 NITEINSHININARMOUR (IRE) 86 9 11-2 | 70.8kg Kayley Woollacott Fergus Gillard (5lb/2kg) €11,000 3-y-o, £3,700 6-y-o, Scorpion gelding. Half-brother to 5 winners, including fair hurdle winner around 2m Miss Pebbles. Placed 4 times in points, including latest start (May 2019).

11 OPENING BID h 75 6 11-2 | 70.8kg Chris Down James Davies Native Ruler gelding. Dam lightly raced on Flat. Made frame first of 2 starts in points, pulled up other one (Dec 13). Wears hood.

12 SEVEN NO TRUMPS (IRE) (41) 943 6 11-2 | 70.8kg

Dan Skelton Harry Skelton Milan gelding who showed definite ability when third in a Ludlow maiden on debut in January, the only one to make any inroads from second half of the field. Sure to improve.

13 STREETS OF LONDON (IRE) (13) 705/0 7 11-2 | 70.8kg Anna Newton-Smith David Noonan Prolific point winner but well held in a pair of Rules starts for different trainers 2 seasons apart.

14 WILL CARVER (IRE) (20) (BF) 889 6 11-2 | 70.8kg

Nicky Henderson Nico de Boinville Successful pointer who had a wind operation prior to finishing down the field in an AW bumper at Kempton on debut. Upped significantly in trip for hurdle debut and ought to do better at some point.

15 MAID ON MENDIP (105) 866 7 10-9 | 67.6kg Christian Williams Jack Tudor (3lb/1kg) Comfortably held in a Ffos Las bumper on debut in November, but is bred to do better now tackling longer trips over jumps.

16 MINELLA BEAG (IRE) (27) 700 7 10-9 | 67.6kg Polly Gundry Millie Wonnacott (7lb/3kg) A winning pointer but was pulled up on final start in that sphere and looked one for later on when well held over C&D on hurdling debut last month.

16 DECLARED RUNNERS

BETTING FORECAST:9-4 Mocacreme Has, 9-2 Seven No Trumps, 13-2 Inishbiggle, 15-2 Broken Halo, 10-1 Drumlee Watar, 12-1 Will Carver, 16-1 Famoso, 40-1 bar

TIMEFORM VIEW:SEVEN NO TRUMPS showed definite ability in a race not run to suit at Ludlow and could be the answer for the in-form Skeltons with improvement anticipated. Broken Halo shaped better than being pulled up suggests on his Doncaster hurdle debut and is surely capable of better, while Mocacreme Has also commands respect.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. SEVEN NO TRUMPS (IRE) 2. BROKEN HALO 3. MOCACREME HAS (FR)

WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:2020 Ask For Glory 6-11-2 1-5f Paul Nicholls Harry Cobden 72019 Old Rascals 6-11-2 4-1 Emma Lavelle Leighton Aspell 112017 Fountains Windfall 7-11-8 4-9f Anthony Honeyball Aidan Coleman 102016 Dueling Banjos 6-11-8 6-5f Kim Bailey David Bass 12

SMART STATS:No Smart Stats available for this race

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RACE 1

Going: Good to Soft


Pace Information: Even

1 DUC KAUTO (FR) (239) (C, D) t 1001P00/123-5 8 11-12 | 75.3kg Colin Tizzard Jonjo O’Neill Jr. than ever back from a breathing operation when switched to fences late last year, following his Wincanton chase debut success with a couple of decent efforts in defeat. May have more to offer.

2 BAIGNARD (FR) (41) 9787364 7 11-11 | 74.8kg Nick Mitchell Fergus Gillard (5lb/2kg) From good NH family but looked just modest in 4 runs over hurdles and couldn’t find any immediate improvement for the switch to fences when fourth over C&D in January. Still relatively unexposed.

3 FIVE STAR GETAWAY (IRE) (117) 96P006-5 7 11-9 | 73.9kg Christian Williams Jack Tudor (3lb/1kg) Ex-pointer who made low-key start under Rules last season and faced stiff task in novice at Warwick on seasonal/chasing debut 117 days ago. Made do better faced with more realistic assignment.

4 BOLVING (IRE) (97) b 93434/365-6P 10 11-5 | 72.1kg Victor Dartnall Ciaran Gethings Still a maiden and has been rather expensive to follow over fences, seemingly amiss at Taunton 3 months ago. Needs blinkers to have a positive effect.

5 APPLE’S QUEEN (FR) (43) 91P 11 11-4 | 71.7kg Robert Walford Daryl Jacob Lightly-raced hurdler and modest maiden chaser at best. Winning pointer but inauspicious return rules in handicap chase at Exeter.

6 DONT BE ROBIN (IRE) (6) b 9534-356326 9 10-7 | 66.7kg Richenda Ford Richie McLernon Only one win from 32 starts and was below his best when sixth at Chepstow 6 days ago, so others make more appeal.

7 BREDON HILL LEO (105) 7967PP/8 9 10-7 | 66.7kg Susan Gardner Sean Houlihan (3lb/1kg) Little sign of ability under Rules, down the field back from a long absence on chasing debut in handicap at Ffos Las 105 days ago. Hard to fancy.

8 CATLOW (IRE) (53) h+t 905765-P95P 8 10-7 | 66.7kg Jo Davis James Davies No impact over hurdles/fences this term, pulled up on debut for current stable at this course last time. Others make more appeal.

9 GLORIOUS BORU (IRE) (34) b 9162P-73U76 10 10-7 | 66.7kg Andy Irvine James Bowen Long-standing maiden who has been below form the last twice and is readily passed over despite first-time blinkers.

10 SCARAMUCCI (IRE) (226) 9460/05628-5 7 10-4 | 65.3kg

Johnny Farrelly Micheal Nolan Ex-Irish maiden hurdler. Remote second on chase bow at Plumpton in January last year and has been well held twice since. Returns from 7 months off on a reduced mark with his stable in good form.

11 LAWSONS THORNS (IRE) (670) h 90P- 12 10-4 | 65.3kg Linda Blackford James Best Multiple point winner but pulled up in that sphere on both outings last year and his Rules form is uninspiring.

11 DECLARED RUNNERS

BETTING FORECAST:10-3 Duc Kauto, 5-1 Baignard, 11-2 Five Star Getaway, 13-2 Dont Be Robin, 8-1 Scaramucci, 11-1 Bolving, 22-1 Glorious Boru, 22-1 Apple’s Queen, 33-1 Lawsons Thorns, 33-1 Catlow, 66-1 bar

TIMEFORM VIEW:DUC KAUTO scored on his reappearance at this track last term and drops back down in grade after 7 months off, so he’s worth chancing in a race that lacks depth. Scaramucci is on an appealing mark, so he’s also worth considering, while ex-pointer Five Star Getaway appeals as the type to do better now tried in a handicap chase for the first time.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. DUC KAUTO (FR) 2. SCARAMUCCI (IRE) 3. FIVE STAR GETAWAY (IRE)

WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:2020 Blue Monday 7-10-6 6-5f Fergal O’Brien Paddy Brennan 82019 Black Anthem 7-10-5 6-1 Brian Barr Paul O’Brien (3) 9



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RACE 2

Going: Good to Soft



1 ALRAMZ (17) 600P 5 11-2 | 70.8kg Susan Gardner Sean Houlihan (3lb/1kg) Modest maiden on Flat and beaten a long way starting out for hurdles for new yard last month.

2 ANTIDOTE (IRE) (125) 755P 5 11-2 | 70.8kg Jimmy Frost Kevin Jones (3lb/1kg) Modest 14f maiden on Flat for Richard Hughes who was given a considerate introduction to hurdling when fifth of 10 at Wincanton. Failed to get home in the mud at Newton Abbot 2 weeks later.

3 CHIVES 88 7 11-2 | 70.8kg

Nicky Henderson Nico de Boinville Half-brother to useful hurdler Mill Green (2m-2¾m winner). Dam, ran twice in bumpers, half-sister to useful hurdler/very smart chaser Barbers Shop and bumper winner/useful hurdler Heather Royal.

4 EARTH LORD (IRE) (78) t 8459 5 11-2 | 70.8kg Philip Hobbs Richard Johnson Brother to high-class hurdler/smart chaser Sutton Place. Showed ability when fifth in a bumper here in November but held back by mistakes on hurdles bow a month later (tongue tied). Since had wind op.

5 MOVING DAY (IRE) (42) 759 6 11-2 | 70.8kg Colin Tizzard Jonjo O’Neill Jr. €27,000 3-y-o, Getaway gelding. Dam unraced. Big price and showed very little in a Newbury bumper in January.

6 ROBIN’S DREAM (13) 10052F 5 11-2 | 70.8kg

Gary Moore Jamie Moore Fifth in a Plumpton bumper on debut but left that behind when pulling clear with a Henderson odds-on shot on 2m Newbury hurdle debut (heavy) in January. In touch when falling at Sandown.

7 SERJEANT PAINTER (194) t 606-0 6 11-2 | 70.8kg Helen Rees David Noonan Fair maiden on Flat for Marcus Tregoning but no impact both starts over hurdles 5 months apart last year. Has had a wind op.

8 THAT OLE CHESTNUT (IRE) (8) 8306-4 6 11-2 | 70.8kg Jeremy Scott Matt Griffiths Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler/smart chaser Drovers Lane and bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler Thats My Rabbit. Minor promise only in 3 starts so far.

9 TRIPLE TRADE 86 5 11-2 | 70.8kg Colin Tizzard Harry Kimber (7lb/3kg) Norse Dancer gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful chaser Special Acceptance and bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler Glanvilles Guest. Interesting newcomer.

10 BEES AND HONEY (11) 600 5 10-9 | 67.6kg Richard Hawker Ciaran Gethings Bred to need time and distance left behind on debut over C&D 11 days ago.

11 DELTA ROSE (IRE) (49) 837/F 7 10-9 | 67.6kg Nick Gifford James Davies Mid-field in a Newbury bumper on debut in March 2019. Held in fourth when falling 2 out at Plumpton in January.

12 LADY WOLF (42) 600 5 10-9 | 67.6kg Gail Haywood Ben Poste Modest Flat winner beaten a long way on hurdles debut following 22 months off at Newbury in January.

13 POWER HOME (IRE) (90) 75P 7 10-9 | 67.6kg Denis Coakley Jonathan Burke Fair on the Flat (all wins on AW), but offered little tried hurdling when pulled up at Leicester in December, beaten home turn.

14 BALKO SAINT (FR) (109) 99223 4 10-8 | 67.1kg Mrs Jane Williams Chester Williams (5lb/2kg) French-bred gelding who displayed progressive form in juvenile hurdles last year, keeping on for third in Grade 2 Prestbury Juvenile Hurdle at Cheltenham last time. Obvious claims on form.

15 PRESGRAVE (IRE) (43) 60P0 4 10-8 | 67.1kg Jimmy Frost Bryony Frost Fair form at up to 11f on the Flat in Ireland for Joseph O’Brien. Never a factor both hurdles starts during the winter.

16 EAGLE’S FIRST (49) 70956 4 10-1 | 64.0kg Neil Mulholland James Best Little promise in various company.

16 DECLARED RUNNERS

BETTING FORECAST:7-4 Robin’s Dream, 15-8 Balko Saint, 13-2 Chives, 12-1 Triple Trade, 25-1 Earth Lord, 40-1 bar

TIMEFORM VIEW:ROBIN’S DREAM and Balko Saint are closely matched on these terms given what they’ve achieved, and with this likely to come down to a test of speed on this sharp track, the scales are titled the way of Gary Moore’s charge. Chives and Triple Trade are newcomers for powerful yards so warrant a second look.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. ROBIN’S DREAM 2. BALKO SAINT (FR) 3. CHIVES

WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:2020 Fidelio Vallis 5-11-2 5-6f Paul Nicholls Harry Cobden 172019 Not So Sleepy 7-11-2 7-4 Hughie Morrison Jonathan Burke 11



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RACE 3

Going: Good to Soft


Pace Information: Weak

1 EARLOFTHECOTSWOLDS (FR) (22) (D) s 99310-60241 7 12-1 | 76.7kg Nigel Twiston-Davies Sam Twiston-Davies Made up in to a useful chaser, very much back to form when runner-up at Ascot (21f) in November. Fit from success in jumpers bumper last month and he’s worth considering.

2 PADDY’S POEM (25) 1003121/12-23 10 11-12 | 75.3kg Nick Gifford James Davies Steadily progressive chaser, winning 3 times at around 2m during 2019. Has looked better than ever in defeat this season, placed twice in handicaps at Sandown and hard to discount.

3 DRUMCLIFF (IRE) (74) (C, D) t 98P9-073636 10 11-7 | 73.0kg Harry Fry Richie McLernon Creditable third at Ascot (21f) in November but not in anything like same form when remote sixth there in December. Others more obvious returning from a short break.

4 MOLINEAUX (IRE) (53) (CD) 990142-3P22 10 11-6 | 72.6kg Colin Tizzard Jonjo O’Neill Jr. Both chase victories have come at this venue and he again ran well when runner-up over 15.7f back here in January. Another holding claims from workable mark.

5 SAINT DE REVE (FR) (83) (C) t 9444/318F-PU 7 11-2 | 70.8kg

Paul Nicholls Bryony Frost Fairly useful winner at 21f over hurdles who has failed to complete on last 3 starts, latterly unseating in a novices’ handicap at Taunton (23f) in December. However, it’s early days in this sphere.

6 ENRICHISSANT (FR) (13) (D) s 99721-2434P 7 11-0 | 69.9kg David Bridgwater Brendan Powell Off the mark over fences in good style at Huntingdon (19.8f) this time last year. Largely run respectably since the autumn and likely best not judged too harshly on his latest Sandown display.

7 KEEP MOVING (FR) (67) (CD) 971/F15-4529 9 10-9 | 67.6kg Philip Hobbs Tom O’Brien Landed a C&D event from 1 lb lower mark 15 months ago but below that level when last seen around here on Boxing Day, Short break may have perked him up.

7 DECLARED RUNNERS

BETTING FORECAST:10-3 Earlofthecotswolds, 4-1 Paddy’s Poem, 9-2 Molineaux, 13-2 Drumcliff, 13-2 Saint De Reve, 9-1 Enrichissant, 10-1 Keep Moving

TIMEFORM VIEW:A competitive small-field affair with the vote in favour of EARLOFTHECOTSWOLDS. A cracking second from a 1 lb lower mark at Ascot in December, he arrives having scored in a jumpers bumper last month and is expected to go well in refitted cheekpieces. Molineaux, who has an excellent course record, and in-form Paddy’s Poem are also on the shortlist.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. EARLOFTHECOTSWOLDS (FR) 2. PADDY’S POEM 3. MOLINEAUX (IRE)

WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:2020 Admiral’s Secret 9-11-8 9-4cf Victor Dartnall Alan Johns 42019 Overland Flyer 8-10-13 9-2 Paul Nicholls Harry Cobden 82017 Ballinvarrig 10-11-5 5-4jf Tom George A. P. Heskin 42016 La Vaticane 7-11-11 15-8f David Pipe Tom Scudamore 8



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Going: Good to Soft


Pace Information: Even

1 FOOL TO CRY (IRE) (153) (D) s 969P-514 8 11-12 | 75.3kg

Johnny Farrelly Mitchell Bastyan (3lb/1kg) Cashed in on reduced mark when landing Hexham handicap in September. Shaped as if still in good form when fading into fourth at Ffos Las 16 days later. Drop back in trip may help. Been off 5 months.

2 DOYEN QUEEN (IRE) (11) 92956 7 11-12 | 75.3kg Paul Henderson James Best Dual winning Irish pointer who has got a bit better with each start in maiden/novice hurdles and has the potential to improve again in handicaps.

3 MALINA OCARINA (7lb/3kg ex) (6) (D) h 94392F540-1 6 11-12 | 75.3kg

Gary Hanmer Charlie Todd (5lb/2kg) Overcame an absence to make a winning start for the Gary Hanmer stable in 2m Huntingdon handicap 6 days ago. Good shout under penalty if coping with 2 outings in quick succession after a lay-off.

4 FLEUR DU SEUIL (FR) (9) b 9625-445555 6 11-10 | 74.4kg Dr Richard Newland Sam Twiston-Davies Posted her best effort yet over hurdles when fifth in 2m mares’ handicap at Leicester (heavy) in December but beaten a long way when filling same position at Southwell since. Blinkers on now.

5 TRANQUIL DAWN (IRE) (30) 915-66480 7 11-9 | 73.9kg Barry Brennan Paul O’Brien (3lb/1kg) First worthwhile form when fourth in small-field novice at Taunton (19f) in November. Out the back in a novice hurdle and jumpers bumper since but more chance now handicapping.

6 AMELIA’S DANCE (IRE) (48) h 10029-629237 6 11-8 | 73.5kg Robert Walford Daryl Jacob Second off this mark at Uttoxeter in November. Not in same form in 2 runs since (remote third here first occasion) but good shout if bouncing back to her Uttoxeter form.

7 A NEW SIEGE (IRE) (20) t 940457-FP8 6 11-8 | 73.5kg Nigel Hawke David Noonan Modest maiden hurdler who failed to complete in 2 handicaps over the summer. Sharper for a recent comeback run in a jumpers bumper but others have less to prove.

8 DYLAN’S SEA SONG (27) h 95U-2371248 7 11-6 | 72.6kg Mark Usher James Davies Came through from well off the pace to open account at Southwell (2m) in November. Good second at Leicester next time but not in same form last twice. Bounce back called for.

9 CITY FLAME (39) 89055-0540 5 11-6 | 72.6kg Alexandra Dunn C. M. Leonard (7lb/3kg) Showed a bit in her 3 qualifying runs but well held switched to handicap company at Taunton in January. Needs to leave that well behind.

10 MIGHTY MEG (209) 883/758-46 7 11-5 | 72.1kg Olly Murphy David England Encouraging signs in couple of runs at start of season, latterly finishing sixth of 11 on handicap debut at Stratford (2m) in August. Remains capable of better on return. Interesting runner.

11 SUE BE IT (IRE) (127) (D) t 9611/52P50-6 10 11-4 | 71.7kg Nikki Evans Jamie Moore Dual winner over timber in summer 2018 but rarely in same form since, finishing sixth in 2m Chepstow handicap on reappearance in October.

12 TAMANGO (IRE) (42) 858500 5 11-0 | 69.9kg Olly Murphy Fergus Gregory (3lb/1kg) No impact in maiden/novice hurdles but in good hands and no surprise if she fares a lot better now handicapping. Market support could prove significant.

13 KALARIKA (IRE) (13) b+t 915P1/P7-8P0 8 10-10 | 68.0kg Colin Tizzard Jonjo O’Neill Jr. Successful in 18.5f handicap hurdle at Exeter in first-time blinkers in December 2018 but well beaten all 5 runs since. Something to prove.

14 NO NO TONIC (48) s 96765542-56 7 10-9 | 67.6kg Mark Gillard Fergus Gillard (5lb/2kg) Good second over 20f here on final run last time. Also not disgraced on return here in December and possibly stretched by 23f at Bangor since. Significantly back down in trip now.

15 MISS HARRIETT (39) t 985487-0682 5 10-8 | 67.1kg Polly Gundry Ben Poste Poor maiden hurdler but did find some form from out of the blue when second of 14 at Taunton (19f) last time. Needs to show she can back that up now.

16 PELTWELL (IRE) (78) s 993/3624-6P0 8 10-8 | 67.1kg Neil Mulholland Millie Wonnacott (7lb/3kg) Lightly-raced mare who has hinted at promise on occasions. Last 2 runs poor, though, so needs cheekpieces to have a positive effect.

17 POET’S REFLECTION (IRE) (78) 9604/5874-5P 6 10-8 | 67.1kg Linda Blackford Sean Houlihan (3lb/1kg) Modest maiden hurdler who failed to come on for her reappearance when pulled up here in December. Others more obvious.

17 DECLARED RUNNERS

BETTING FORECAST:5-1 Malina Ocarina, 13-2 Miss Harriett, 8-1 Fleur Du Seuil, 12-1 Fool To Cry, 12-1 Doyen Queen, 12-1 Mighty Meg, 14-1 Amelia’s Dance, 16-1 No No Tonic, 18-1 Tamango, 22-1 Dylan’s Sea Song, 33-1 Peltwell, 33-1 City Flame, 33-1 Sue Be It, 50-1 bar

TIMEFORM VIEW:A chance is taken on AMELIA’S DANCE bouncing back to form under Daryl Jacob as she’s nicely treated on the form of her Uttoxeter second earlier in the season. Malina Ocarina will be a danger if handling 2 outings in quick succession since returning from an absence. Olly Murphy pair Mighty Meg and Tamango appeal as possible improvers in handicaps and need keeping a close eye on in the betting.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. AMELIA’S DANCE (IRE) 2. MALINA OCARINA 3. MIGHTY MEG

WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:2020 Broke Away 8-10-1 11-2 Alexandra Dunn Adam Wedge 16



2.40 EVERY RACE LIVE ON RACING TV MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE (5) 4yo+ � llies and mares (Rated 0-100) £5,844 1m7f65y (3080 Metres)RACE 5

Going: Good to Soft


Pace Information: Strong

1 FOLLY GATE (FR) (101) t 94854-FP 6 11-12 | 75.3kg Mrs Jane Williams Chester Williams (5lb/2kg) Gradual progress in trio of novice hurdles last winter. Failed to complete both starts over fences this term (shaped well for first of them) and he remains with potential back over timber.

2 FREDDIE DARLING (IRE) (67) t 9635-5445 6 11-11 | 74.8kg Harry Fry Lorcan Murtagh (3lb/1kg) Fair form in novice hurdles but below-par fifth on handicap debut in a first-time tongue tie at Wincanton (2m) in December. Needs to step forward after his break.

3 CONCEAL (IRE) (42) 9883-285 6 11-11 | 74.8kg Ben Pauling Daryl Jacob Fair form shown on his first two starts over hurdles but well below par on heavy ground at Chepstow last time. Makes handicap debut now and could easily bounce back.

4 AKARITA LIGHTS (IRE) (46) 10012/1735-82 7 11-11 | 74.8kg Ian Williams Charlie Todd (5lb/2kg) Fair winning hurdler for Alan King in 2019. Off 12 months but got right back on track when clear second in handicap at Market Rasen (23f) 46 days ago. Up 4 lb but still weighted to have a big say.

5 GOLDEN EMBLEM (IRE) (24) t 983/05612 7 11-11 | 74.8kg Neil Mulholland Sam Twiston-Davies Tongue tied and much improved since going into handicaps, scoring at Market Rasen before excellent second at Musselburgh (2m6f) 24 days ago. May do better still so holds good claims once more.

6 GRAND LORD (FR) (46) 9836-0402 5 11-9 | 73.9kg Stuart Edmunds Ciaran Gethings 6/1, best of three runs over hurdles when second of 6 in novice at Market Rasen (18.6f, heavy) 46 days ago. Much respected on handicap bow now stepped up in trip.

7 DASH OF BLUE (16) t 93063-31494 6 11-8 | 73.5kg Ben Case Bryan Carver (3lb/1kg) Has returned an improved model this season, opening hurdling account in 20f Southwell handicap in November and good fourth in Lingfield jumpers bumpers latest. Needs considering back in this sphere.

8 GUGUSS COLLONGES (FR) (27) 986744 5 11-8 | 73.5kg

Gary Moore Joshua Moore Positives to take from all 3 hurdling starts last term and well worth a second look on return now he goes handicapping. Needs a market check too.

9 PROJECT MARS (IRE) (71) s 970/213-3315 9 11-8 | 73.5kg Fergal O’Brien Connor Brace Gained second of his wins at Huntingdon in November and posted another sound effort there when fifth last time. Solid claims off the same mark.

10 CALL SIMON (IRE) (48) (BF) 9863-353P 6 11-7 | 73.0kg Nicky Martin Non Runner Showed a bit more fitted with cheekpieces on handicap debut at Warwick (21f) only to disappoint over longer trip at Bangor when soon labouring. Not written off yet.

11 SOYOUTHINKSOAGAIN (IRE) (74) s 993/5000-213 6 11-7 | 73.0kg

Dan Skelton Harry Skelton Improved performer this term, landing 2m3f Stratford handicap before second off 11 lb higher over 3m at Ascot in December. Not taken lightly after his break.

12 BELLEVARDE EXPRESS (IRE) (20) 89716-854P3 6 11-6 | 72.6kg Jeremy Scott Rex Dingle Fair Doncaster bumper winner who turned in his best effort this season when third in Kempton jumpers bumper last time. Needs to back that up reverted to hurdling now.

13 WINTER SPICE (IRE) (599) h 892215/0P6F- 10 11-4 | 71.7kg

Johnny Farrelly Mitchell Bastyan (3lb/1kg) Won 2m4f Plumpton amateur riders’ event in 2018 but below par since and has 19-month absence to overcome too. Others appeal more.

14 WHO SHOT JR (IRE) (76) s+t 96877-5PP78 7 11-2 | 70.8kg Colin Tizzard Jonjo O’Neill Jr. Fair winner who didn’t shape badly on return/chase debut in September but has disappointed since, including back hurdling last twice. Recent wind op needs to spark revival.

15 NO DRAMA (IRE) (11) 94400 6 10-5 | 65.8kg Paul Henderson Tom O’Brien Maiden pointer who has hinted at promise in novice hurdles, never involved in 2m novice here 11 days ago. No forlorn hope now stepping into handicaps upped in distance.

16 SOLOIST (IRE) (58) 72P8-7 5 10-3 | 64.9kg Alexandra Dunn Ben Jones (3lb/1kg) Fair 12f Flat winner for Keith Dalgleish. Little show for new yard, including when seventh in Fakenham novice on return after wind op. Easy to look elsewhere.

17 IN REM (FR) (103) 782/0-05 6 10-0(9-12) | 63.5kg (62.6kg)

Gary Moore Jamie Moore Runner-up in a Stratford bumper in March 2019 on debut/sole start for Nick Williams. Well held all three runs over hurdles for current yard but could step forward now into handicaps. Market can guide.

18 COUNTERACT (20) 925066-090 6 10-0(9-11) | 63.5kg (62.1kg) Suzy Smith Micheal Nolan Well held all four runs over hurdles and when tenth in Kempton jumpers bumper 20 days ago. Easily opposed.

18 DECLARED RUNNERS

BETTING FORECAST:7-1 Akarita Lights, 8-1 Soyouthinksoagain, 8-1 Golden Emblem, 9-1 Guguss Collonges, 10-1 Project Mars, 12-1 Grand Lord, 14-1 Dash of Blue, 16-1 Conceal, 16-1 In Rem, 20-1 Freddie Darling, 25-1 Bellevarde Express, 28-1 Folly Gate, 33-1 Who Shot Jr, 50-1 bar

TIMEFORM VIEW:Lots with chances but the lightly-raced AKARITA LIGHTS looked back to his best when runner-up at Market Rasen last time and is fancied to go one better off an attractive mark. Neil Mulholland’s progressive Golden Emblem heads the list of dangers, with handicap-debutant Guguss Collonges also well worth considering on his return, especially if the market speaks in his favour.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. AKARITA LIGHTS (IRE) 2. GOLDEN EMBLEM (IRE) 3. GUGUSS COLLONGES (FR)

WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:2020 Dr Oakley 6-10-3 16-1 Henry Oliver James Davies 162019I Tea Time On Mars 7-11-2 25-1 Susan Gardner Lucy Gardner (3) 112019II Gleno 7-11-5 4-1 Gary Moore Joshua Moore 142017 Sleep Easy 5-11-12 6-1 Neil Mulholland Harry Reed (7) 62016 Tagrita 8-11-12 5-2f Paul Nicholls Harry Cobden (7) 8



3.10 LIKE RACING TV ON FACEBOOK NOW HANDICAP HURDLE (4) 4yo+ (Rated 0-110) £7,273 2m5f82y (4300 Metres)

RACE 6

Going: Good to Soft



1 CAID DU BERLAIS (FR) (355) (D) t 100P/1P- 12 11-10 | 74.4kg S. Loxton Bryony Frost Dual winner of the Punchestown Champion Hunter and, while not seen since a tame showing at Cheltenham 11 months ago, should still retain plenty of ability.

2 CONRAD HASTINGS (IRE) (571) (D, BF) 89384/165- 10 11-10 | 74.4kg S. C. Robinson Tom Cannon Useful chaser for Henry de Bromhead in Ireland but disappointing end to his time with that stable and has a 19-month absence to overcome if he’s to make a winning start in hunters.

3 DASHING PERK (64) (C, D) 993/12P-42P 10 11-10 | 74.4kg Dr Richard Newland Sam Twiston-Davies Useful chaser who was in top form prior to a blip at Doncaster a couple of months ago. Fascinating newcomer to hunters after a break and warrants plenty of respect.

4 DOC CARVER (IRE) (696) t 86831243/ 10 11-6 | 72.6kg Dennis Pugh James Davies Fairly useful chaser for Henry Oliver (last Rules outing in April 2019) and has scored on several occasions in points. Would need to up his game to feature, though.

5 CAPITAINE (FR) (478) (C) 9004102/329- 9 11-2 | 70.8kg Ms Georgina Nicholls Harry Skelton Useful at his best under Rules so obvious claims if retaining a good chunk of ability. Unplaced on point debut last time (Dec 12), however.

6 DR RHYTHM (IRE) (1028) 855/ 8 11-2 | 70.8kg K. J. Cumings David Prichard (7lb/3kg) Disappointing for Paul Nicholls a few years ago but point winner since (runner-up when last seen in February 2020). Unlikely he has the quality to compete in this, however.

7 ERIC THE THIRD (IRE) (461) (CD) 85115/05747- 12 11-2 | 70.8kg J. Heard David Noonan Regressive when last seen under Rules so, while he’s made the frame in a couple of points since, it’s hard to imagine he’ll feature on hunter debut.

8 GOLDEN TOBOUGGAN 85 10 11-2 | 70.8kg Mrs Julie Wadland Alex Edwards (3lb/1kg) Second foal, dam maiden pointer. Multiple point winner, second last 2 starts (Jan 13, latest). Up against it on Rules debut.

9 TOM BARTON (1042) b 79 11 11-2 | 70.8kg Mrs S. Alner Daryl Jacob Unseated on only previous try in a hunter (in 2018) and, although a multiple scorer between the flags, he was well held on his latest outing in that discipline.

9 DECLARED RUNNERS

BETTING FORECAST:2-1 Caid Du Berlais, 9-4 Dashing Perk, 13-2 Capitaine, 15-2 Conrad Hastings, 22-1 Doc Carver, 28-1 Golden Tobouggan, 40-1 bar

TIMEFORM VIEW:DASHING PERK reportedly came back lame after his seemingly disappointing effort at Doncaster a couple of months ago but he’d previously been going the right way over fences and he might not need to improve further to make a winning hunter debut. The classy Caid du Berlais is an obvious danger, as is Capitaine if retaining ability.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. DASHING PERK 2. CAID DU BERLAIS (FR) 3. CAPITAINE (FR)

WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:2020 Chef d’Equipe 8-12-8 2-1 Philip Hobbs Mr David Maxwell 52019 Monsieur Gibraltar 8-12-8 10-11f Mrs Rose Loxton Mr David Maxwell 52017 Loch Ba 11-12-0 4-1 Francesca Nimmo Mr James Jackson-Stops (7) 42016 Pacha du Polder 9-12-4 5-4f Paul Nicholls Ms V. L. Pendleton (7) 8



3.45 DICK AND SUE WOODHOUSE MEMORIAL HUNTERS’ CHASE (6) 5yo+ £3,000 2½m35y (4060 Metres)

RACE 7

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