18:20 Aintree

Saturday 10 April 2021

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Weatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Standard Open NH Flat Race (Grade 2) (GBB Race)

Off time: 18:20 | Winning time: 4m 5.35s

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Balco Coastal⁶⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 11-4| J: N de Boinville| T: N J Henderson| OR: 128

15/8

Runner-up sole start in point and looked something out of the ordinary when powering away to justify short odds in Kempton bumper a couple of months ago. Clearly the one to beat.

Form: 21

Charlie's Glance^t³⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 11-4| J: J Martin| T: Andrew Martin| OR: 115

14/1

Brother to 4 winners and made the ideal start when landing a 14-runner contest at Newbury 35 days ago. No reason why he won't improve from that, so one to consider.

Form: 1

Conceroe⁴⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 11-4| J: Bryan Carver| T: B I Case| OR: 118

66/1

Overcame inexperience when 33/1 scorer on debut at Warwick and surpassed that form on both subsequent outings. Looks out of his depth in this, though.

Form: 152

Fine Casting⁸⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 11-4| J: D A Jacob| T: B Pauling| OR: 113

50/1

Made all in good style to land gamble at Newbury 80 days ago. Plenty more needed again to follow up in this far more competitive contest.

Form: 521

Fruit N Nut³¹

Age: 5| Weight: 11-4| J: B S Hughes| T: D McCain Jnr| OR: 114

40/1

Runner-up in points who is unbeaten in two outings in bumpers, well on top at the finish at Catterick on latest. This is a whole different proposition, though.

Form: 211

Glencassley³⁸⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-4| J: R M Power| T: C E Longsdon| OR: 113

80/1

Off the mark at the third attempt in 7-runner event at Wetherby but hasn't been seen for 12 months subsequently and has plenty to find.

Form: 551-

Jack's A Legend²⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 11-4| J: Rachael Blackmore| T: A E Jones| OR: 115

14/1

Has reached a useful level in bumpers without success, going close in steadily-run contest at Cheltenham in November. Well-held in Champion Bumper there last time, though.

Form: 3-740

Knappers Hill¹¹³

Age: 5| Weight: 11-4| J: Megan Nicholls| T: P F Nicholls| OR: 124

8/1

Expensive, well-bred sort who looks an exciting prospect having maintained his unbeaten record in cosy fashion at Ascot in December, beating Stage Star. Primed for a big run again.

Form: 11

Luttrell Lad^h1³⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 11-4| J: T J O'Brien| T: P Hobbs & J White| OR: 121| D

16/1

Confirmed debut promise when landing a bumper at Market Rasen in November and comfortably followed up at Taunton last month. Respected.

Form: 211

Mot A Mot⁴⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 11-4| J: James Bowen| T: N J Henderson| OR: 114

40/1

Has an appealing pedigree and left debut form behind when landing a bumper in convincing fashion despite tack problems at Chepstow 44 days ago. More to come.

Form: 41

Parramount²⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 11-4| J: Mr J J Codd| T: C E Longsdon| OR: 113

33/1

Half-brother to Snow Leopardess and built on two encouraging efforts when landing a bumper at Stratford 26 days ago. Likely to be outclassed up in grade, though.

Form: 221

Peking Rose^t1¹¹³

Age: 6| Weight: 11-4| J: P J Brennan| T: F O'Brien| OR: 118| D

50/1

Made the ideal start when landing a 9-runner event at Carlisle. Improved when fourth in listed company at Ascot since but bigger step up needed with tongue tie applied after 113 days off.

Form: 14

Pressure Sensitive⁵²

Age: 5| Weight: 11-4| J: Jonjo O'Neill Jr.| T: J & A O'Neill| OR: 111| D

40/1

Shirrocco gelding who took his record to 2-2 at Wetherby 52 days ago, comfortably quickening clear. This level of competition is probably beyond him, though.

Form: 11

Stage Star¹¹³

Age: 5| Weight: 11-4| J: Harry Skelton| T: P F Nicholls| OR: 122| BF

22/1

Fame And Glory gelding who forged away from a next-time-out winner when landing Chepstow event first time out. Runner-up to Knappers Hill since and will do well to reverse placings.

Form: 12

Sure Touch⁷⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 11-4| J: Mr Sam Waley-Cohen| T: O Murphy| OR: 113

40/1

Bred to do well in bumpers and made no mistake when scoring at Wincanton first time out. This is obviously much tougher, but there could be significant improvement in him.

Form: 1

The Gossiper³¹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-4| J: Mr P W Mullins| T: E Mullins| OR: 113

4/1

Promise in points and off the mark at the first attempt under Rules, quickening clear in good style at Wexford a month ago. Warrants respect.

Form: FF-1

World Of Dreams^t⁴¹

Age: 5| Weight: 11-4| J: Rex Dingle| T: A J Honeyball| OR: 116

16/1

Kayf Tara gelding who has landed both starts to date, again having a bit to spare at Hereford 41 days ago. May do better still, so can't be completely dismissed.

Form: 11

Super Six²⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 10-12| J: Sam Twiston-Davies| T: N & W Twiston-Davies| OR: 125

10/1

Landed his first two starts then upped his game to finish an excellent fifth in the Champion Bumper at Cheltenham, doing some good late work. Slightly longer trip is in his favour.

Form: 115

Non-Runners

Brave Kingdom⁴¹

Weight: 11-4| Age: 5

T: H Whittington J: Non Runner

Go Dante³⁰

Weight: 11-4| Age: 5

T: O Murphy J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Balco Coastal (15/8), The Gossiper (4/1), Knappers Hill (8/1), Super Six (10/1), Go Dante (10/1), Charlie's Glance (14/1), Jack's A Legend (14/1), Luttrell Lad (16/1), World Of Dreams (16/1), Stage Star (22/1), Parramount (33/1), Brave Kingdom (33/1), Fruit N Nut (40/1), Pressure Sensitive (40/1), Sure Touch (40/1), Mot A Mot (40/1), Peking Rose (50/1), Fine Casting (50/1), Conceroe (66/1), Glencassley (80/1)

BALCO COASTAL was most impressive at Kempton and the form has a strong look to it, so he's taken to follow up in this higher grade. Knappers Hill appeals as the chief threat bidding to defend his unbeaten record, while Super Six can't be discounted following his admirable fifth at Cheltenham.