Introducing Racing TV Handicap Hurdle (Div 1)

Off time: 16:30 | Winning time: 4m 31.9s

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Princess Mononoke²⁰

Age: 9| Weight: 12-1| J: Abbie McCain⁽⁵⁾| T: D McCain Jnr| OR: 107| D

5/1

Has been faring well recently without success. She was third of nine runners at Newcastle (2m) on her latest appearance. She is off a 1lb lower mark now. Leading contender to add to her tally this time over this longer trip.

Form: 35-4223

Alph^h¹⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 11-12| J: Nathan Moscrop⁽³⁾| T: R Menzies| OR: 104

14/1

Is still a maiden after eight starts. He could only finish sixth of 12 runners at Catterick (2m3½f) on his latest attempt. Set for his handicap debut here so things may get easier. Best to watch for now.

Form: 66-PU46

Condarcia⁶²

Age: 7| Weight: 11-6| J: Danny McMenamin⁽³⁾| T: N G Richards| OR: 98| BF

7/1

0-11 so far in her career. Finished second of 10 at Sedgefield (2m1f) on her penultimate outing. Could only finish ninth of 14 on her last start at Catterick (2m3½f) where she went off as the 4/1 favourite. Is worth thinking about.

Form: 806-729

Old Jewry⁴⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 11-1| J: Alain Cawley| T: D Bourke| OR: 93

6/1

Yet to score in seven races under Rules. His form has not improved since switching yards back in November. He was sixth of nine runners on his latest outing at Musselburgh (1m7½f). Has been eased 4lb. Needs to improve.

Form: 730476

Barnay^p²⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 10-10| J: Sean Quinlan| T: J Candlish| OR: 88| BF

15/8

A winner on the AW on the Flat but yet to score over hurdles. He finished second of eight on his penultimate start at Uttoxeter (2m). Was fourth of 17 at Doncaster (2m½f) last time out as the 5/1 favourite. One to consider.

Form: P75-724

Calliope^p,t³⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 10-8| J: C O'Farrell| T: Mrs Dianne Sayer| OR: 86

4/1

Was successful twice on the Flat but is a maiden over hurdles. He has hit the frame on her last three appearances, including latest when she was third of eight at Kelso (2m). Remains off the same mark. Is worth strong consideration.

Form: 555233

Knockrea^t³⁶

Age: 13| Weight: 10-1| J: B S Hughes| T: J Ewart| OR: 79

22/1

His sole success came over hurdles at Clonmel (2m3½f) in April 2015. Has struggled on his last four outings. He came back at the rear of eight runners at Kelso (2m) on his most recent start. Has been eased 5lb. Is difficult to fancy.

Form: 36UPP/8

Cyrano Star^p⁵³

Age: 8| Weight: 10-0| J: J Kington| T: A Crook| OR: 63

100/1

Is without a win in 21 starts. Her last three appearances have come over fences. She fell last time at Sedgefield over the extended 2m trip after going off at 50/1. Is off an 8lb lower mark now. Needs to improve.

Form: P9070F

Forecasts

Barnay (15/8), Calliope (4/1), Princess Mononoke (5/1), Old Jewry (6/1), Condarcia (7/1), Alph (14/1), Knockrea (22/1), Cyrano Star (100/1)

PRINCESS MONONOKE has been close by on all of her last three outings. She is capable of recording a success here off this latest mark. Calliope has also been running well recently and looks to be the biggest danger here, while Barnay has shown enough recently to indicate he can finish in the placings here on this latest appearance.