14:25 Haydock

Wednesday 4 December 2019

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  • 4YO plus  |   Class 2  |   1m 7f 144y  |   Soft (Good to Soft in places)  |   7 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 14:30  |   Winning time: 3m 47.1s
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1
Horse silk
The Con Man367
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-5| J: B S Hughes| T: D McCain Jnr| OR:  131
9/1
Point-to-point scorer who made a winning rules/hurdles debut for these connections at Carlisle (2m4f; heavy) on sole start last season. Runner-up is now rated 131, so it was a good performance. Absence is a concern, but he should make a bold bid.
2
Horse silk
Ebony Jewel37
Age: 5|  Weight: 11-0| J: Lucy Alexander| T: N W Alexander| BF| D
5/2
Produced an underwhelming display on hurdles debut when third at Ayr (2m; soft) on his return to action at the end of October. Could have jumped more fluently that day. Still has claims in an open race.
3
Horse silk
On To Victory446
Age: 5|  Weight: 11-0| J: Tom Cannon| T: A King
3/1
Reached a rating of 100 on the flat, and was eighth in the Northumberland Plate last year. Should have a future under this code given the level of ability he showed on the level. Respected for top trainer who does well with these types.
4
Horse silk
Stimulating Songh39
Age: 4|  Weight: 11-0| J: Nick Scholfield| T: M F Harris
33/1
0-4 in bumpers, but he took his form to a new level when outrunning price of 50-1 to finish fifth at Cheltenham (2m; heavy). Now makes hurdles debut, but lacks the experience over hurdles that some of his rivals possess.
5
Horse silk
Sunny Express23
Age: 4|  Weight: 11-0| J: Adrian Heskin| T: W Greatrex
11/4
Travelled smoothly on hurdles debut at Carlisle (2m1f; soft) last month before being past by the winner who flew home after jumping the last. That looked to be a weak contest but he showed enough promise then to suggest he has a bright future.
6
Horse silk
Marie's Rock204
Age: 4|  Weight: 10-7| J: N de Boinville| T: N J Henderson| D
4/1
Won a mares' bumper at Ffos Las (2m; good) on debut at the end of last season. Strength of that race is open to question, but she won well enough that day so has to enter calculations on hurdles debut.
7
Horse silk
Saint Dalina10
Age: 5|  Weight: 10-7| J: W T Kennedy| T: C E Longsdon
150/1
Sent off at 50-1 on hurdles debut at Uttoxeter (2m; heavy) after a disappointing effort on seasonal return. Ran in accordance with those large odds finishing a distant eighth. Watching brief advised in what is a tougher contest.

Forecasts

Ebony Jewel (5/2), Sunny Express (11/4), On To Victory (3/1), Marie's Rock (4/1), The Con Man (9/1), Stimulating Song (33/1), Saint Dalina (150/1)

14:25 Haydock - 4 December 2019 - Racecard - Horse Racing - Sporting Life

An open-looking contest with Sunny Express one for the future after he was mowed down by a strong finisher on his first start over hurdles when last seen. The hurdles newcomer On To Victory should have a role to play, as he holds winning form on soft ground, but has to defy a 446-day absence. The Con Man (the most interesting contender in the line-up) must also overcome a lengthy layoff and concede weight all-round. With that in mind, everything points to a big run from EBONY JEWEL who held useful form in bumpers last season, but lacked fluency on hurdles debut. She can regain the winning thread and make the most of the 5lb she receives from The Con Man.
  1. Ebony Jewel
  2. The Con Man
  3. On To Victory

Previous Winners

2018
The Big Bite
Weight: 11-5  |Age: 5
J: N D Fehily  |  T: T R George
1/2

Prize Money

1st: £12,660.002nd: £3,740.003rd: £1,870.004th: £936.005th: £468.00

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