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17:30 Cheltenham - 18 April 2018 - Racecard - Horse Racing - Sporting Life
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17:30 Cheltenham

Wednesday 18 April 2018

All14:0514:4015:1515:5016:2517:0017:30

Cheltenham Pony Racing Authority Graduates' Handicap Hurdle (Conditionals And Amateurs)

  • 4YO plus  |   Class 3  |   2m 179y  |   Good (Good to Soft in places)  |   15 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 17:32  |   Winning time: 4m 1.3s
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1
Horse silk
Capitaineh130
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-12| J: Stan Sheppard(3)| T: P F Nicholls| OR:  139| D
10/3
Has recently returned to form over fences and now reverts to hurdling following a fall in the Henry VII at Sandown last time. This is his first run in a handicap and this mark should be a fair one.
2
Horse silk
Forth Bridge74
Age: 5|  Weight: 11-10| J: Harry Reed(5)| T: C E Longsdon| OR:  137
16/1
Listed winner last season and though he hasn't been able to win since his run at Musselburgh last time was a definite step in the right direction and he can go well again.
3
Horse silk
Amour de Nuith74
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-10| J: Bryony Frost(3)| T: P F Nicholls| OR:  137| D
5/1
Usually runs his race and rarely out of the first three, and he can't be ruled out off this mark on ground he should enjoy.
4
Horse silk
Poppy Kay33
Age: 8|  Weight: 11-8| J: Tom Cheesman(5)| T: P Hobbs & J White| OR:  135
20/1
Has lost her way on her last couple of starts including when pulled-up in the Martin Pipe last time out. Needs a revival and best form would give her something of a chance.
5
Horse silk
Comanche Chieftainh44
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-4| J: Jack Andrews(7)| T: N B King| OR:  131
18/1
Recent hurdles form has been fairly solid, though the fact the only two courses he's won at are Stratford and Ffos Las suggested he may prefer a flatter track than this.
6
Horse silk
Going Gold18
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-0| J: James Bowen(3)| T: R Hobson| OR:  127
9/1
Finally off the mark over hurdles at Carlisle last time over further than this. Drop in trip asks a small question of him on handicap debut, but he's unexposed.
7
Horse silk
Bertimontt27
Age: 8|  Weight: 11-0| J: Bridget Andrews(3)| T: D Skelton| OR:  127| D
16/1
On a long losing streak, and though he went through a good spell last season when going close, his efforts so far this campaign have been less pleasing. Has had a wind op since last run.
8
Horse silk
Viserionp24
Age: 6|  Weight: 10-11| J: Lorcan Murtagh(5)| T: D McCain Jnr| OR:  124| D
12/1
Needs a career-best to win this but has improved this season and should be well-suited by this trip. One to consider, perhaps each-way though.
9
Horse silk
Magic Dancerp,t44
Age: 6|  Weight: 10-11| J: R Patrick(5)| T: Kerry Lee| OR:  124| C
11/2
Last two efforts haven't been at his best, but the fact they came in Graded company and then in a jumpers' bumper mean his previous handicap form may be the best guide here, which was more solid. 11lb higher now though.
10
Horse silk
Mister Fizzp32
Age: 10|  Weight: 10-10| J: Lorcan Williams(7)| T: Miss I Pickard| OR:  123
50/1
Both wins over hurdles were over further than this, and in any case his form so far this season leaves him a long way short of the quality required for this.
11
Horse silk
Oxford Blup35
Age: 4|  Weight: 10-10| J: Fergus Gregory(5)| T: O Murphy| OR:  128
12/1
Run in the Fred Winter last time was his first truly poor effort for this stable, though this is tougher than the handicaps he has previous run well in.
12
Horse silk
33/1
Usually runs his race, though was still well-beaten back in third at Market Rasen last time out. This drop back in trip has to be a positive.
13
Horse silk
Saxo Jackt11
Age: 8|  Weight: 10-7| J: Mr Robert Hawker(5)| T: Mrs S Leech| OR:  120| D
33/1
Form this season hasn't been the most consistent (both over hurdles or on the Flat), though this return to a sounder surface is probably going to help him.
14
Horse silk
Innocent Touch220
Age: 7|  Weight: 10-6| J: Charlie Hammond(7)| T: H D Daly| OR:  119| BF
16/1
Only two previous runs over hurdles came back in November 2015, when he won one of them. Showed some good form on the Flat since, though he has appeared to regress over the past year or so.
15
Horse silk
North Hill341
Age: 7|  Weight: 10-4| J: C J Todd(7)| T: Ian Williams| OR:  117| BF
25/1
Disappointed when 6/5 favourite at Market Rasen last time, and is now up another 6lb due to previous performances, so tough to build a case for.

Non-Runners

16
Horse silk
Hazamar18
Weight: 10-0|  Age: 5
T: Mrs S Leech  J: Page Fuller
NR

Forecasts

Capitaine (10/3), Amour de Nuit (5/1), Magic Dancer (11/2), Going Gold (9/1), Oxford Blu (12/1), Viserion (12/1), Forth Bridge (16/1), Bertimont (16/1), Innocent Touch (16/1), Comanche Chieftain (18/1), Poppy Kay (20/1), North Hill (25/1), Symphony Of Angels (33/1), Saxo Jack (33/1), Mister Fizz (50/1), Hazamar (50/1)

17:30 Cheltenham - 18 April 2018 - Racecard - Horse Racing - Sporting Life

Forth Bridge took a step in the right direction last time out and would have an excellent chance on his best form, but the one to side with could be CAPITAINE. Capable of competing at the highest level as a novice hurdler he now returns to this sphere from a novice chase campaign and now making his first appearance in a handicap of any kind could be able to defy this mark. Amour De Nuit should enjoy conditions and is another for the shortlist.
  1. Capitaine
  2. Forth Bridge
  3. Amour de Nuit

Previous Winners

2017
Silverhow
Weight: 10-10  |Age: 6
7/2

Prize Money

1st: £9,747.002nd: £2,862.003rd: £1,431.004th: £716.005th: £350.006th: £350.007th: £350.008th: £350.00

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