14:00 Hereford

Tuesday 12 November 2019

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ROA Owners Jackpot Novices' Handicap Chase

Off time: 14:00 | Winning time: 6m 35.2s

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Nearly Perfect²⁴¹

Age: 5| Weight: 11-12| J: D A Jacob| T: N B King| OR: 120

9/2

Remains a maiden after seven appearances on the track, however, he produced his best effort to date last time at Uttoxeter (2m7½f) as he was second of nine, beaten by just a head. Set for his debut over fences here. Is worth consideration.

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Stop The World^t¹⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-12| J: Adrian Heskin| T: T R George| OR: 120| BF

9/2

Delivered some encouraging performances over hurdles without success. He was fourth of nine on his opening appearance over fences last time at Southwell (3m). Should build upon that here. One for the shortlist.

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Carrick Roads²⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 11-10| J: H Cobden| T: C L Tizzard| OR: 118

4/1

Scored over hurdles on his penultimate start at Bangor (2m7f). Made his chase debut at Uttoxeter (2m6½f) last time where he could only finish sixth of eight. Will need to produce more this time over fences.

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Stockburn^p²⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 11-7| J: Tom Cannon| T: A King| OR: 115

9/1

Was a winner over fences on just his second chase start at Bangor (3m). Has been unable to follow it up in two appearances since. He was pulled up on his latest attempt at Wincanton (3m1f). Has been eased 2lb. Needs to bounce back.

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Paddys Runner^p¹⁵³

Age: 7| Weight: 11-4| J: Nick Scholfield| T: Christian Williams| OR: 112| BF

40/1

Has been in good form over hurdles since switching yards earlier this year. He scored at Fontwell (3m2f) two runs ago and then finished second of eight over that same C&D. Set for his chase debut here. One to consider.

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Lively Article⁶

Age: 8| Weight: 11-1| J: T J O'Brien| T: Mrs F Kehoe| OR: 109

12/1

Prevailed on his debut under Rules at Uttoxeter (2m7½f) in a four runner novice hurdle contest. Has progressively got worse since then. He unseated his rider last time at Chepstow (2m7½f) over fences. Others make more of an appeal.

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Jurys Out²⁴³

Age: 6| Weight: 10-8| J: Charlie Deutsch| T: Miss V Williams| OR: 102| BF

11/4

Scored for the first time on his penultimate start at Carlisle (2m3½f) where he justified going off as the 2/1 favourite. Was second of eight last time at Master Rasen (2m7f). Likely to enjoy jumping fences. Big player.

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Loud As Lions^t1¹⁶¹

Age: 6| Weight: 10-4| J: Benjamin Poste| T: T Symonds| OR: 98

7/1

Remains a maiden after 11 starts. He did hit the frame on his last two appearances over hurdles. Will wear a tongue-tie for the first time here. Worth consideration, despite this being his first look at fences on the track.

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Non-Runners

Halloween Harry²¹⁷

Weight: 11-1| Age: 6

T: P Hobbs & J White J: T J O'Brien

Legend Of Zorro¹⁶

Weight: 10-0| Age: 6

T: J D Frost J: Sean Houlihan

Forecasts

Jurys Out (11/4), Carrick Roads (4/1), Stop The World (9/2), Nearly Perfect (9/2), Loud As Lions (7/1), Stockburn (9/1), Halloween Harry (10/1), Lively Article (12/1), Legend Of Zorro (20/1), Paddys Runner (40/1)

JURYS OUT was running well at the back end of last season over hurdles where he was victorious at Carlisle. He looks like he can have success over fences, starting here on his chase debut. If Paddys Runner can convert his recent form over hurdles to fences, he will surely be in the mix come the finish of the race, while Stop The Worldfared well on his chase debut and he can improve upon that to finish in the placings on his second attempt over fences.