19:35 Uttoxeter

Thursday 9 June 2022

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Remembering Lisa Oldham Novices' Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 21:03 | Winning time: 4m 57.1s

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Holerday Ridge^h,t¹²

Age: 7| Weight: 12-2| J: W T Kennedy| T: Claire Hitch| OR: 102

10/1

Took full advantage of the misfortunes of others to get off the mark over hurdles in 12-runner maiden at Newton Abbot (18.5f, good, 80/1) in April and similar form when fourth on handicap debut (after a wind op) at Ffos Las 12 days ago. More needed.

Form: 17PP1-4

Into The Sunset²⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 11-12| J: B S Hughes| T: D McCain Jnr| OR: 98| D

9/4

Showed little in Ireland for J. A. Berry, but improved on second start for present connections when making a winning handicap debut upped to 19.6f at Bangor (good to firm). 6 lb rise tolerable and he merits respect.

Form: 8855-1

Bridge Road¹⁰⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-9| J: Sean Quinlan| T: J Candlish| OR: 95| BF

13/2

Some promise in a handful of maiden/novice hurdles this winter and returned lame when beaten favourite on handicap debut at Musselburgh in February. May prove best over further but remains unexposed in handicaps.

Form: P85558-

Lighthouse Mill²⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 11-9| J: Jack Andrews⁽³⁾| T: David Dennis| OR: 95

22/1

Showed ability on the second of 3 qualifying runs but unable to take that promise into handicaps at the first attempt, well held seventh at Worcester last month. Mark eases 3 lb and it remains early days.

Form: 42547-7

Kepy Blanc¹⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 11-5| J: Mr D Maxwell⁽³⁾| T: P Hobbs & J White| OR: 91

18/1

Ran badly after 5 months off when last of 8 at Worcester and fared no better when well held at Newton Abbot since. Mark continues to tumble as a result.

Form: 2/345-86

Eileens Boy^h1⁹⁵

Age: 8| Weight: 11-2| J: T J O'Brien| T: C Ellam| OR: 88WS

20/1

Failed to complete on final 3 starts for S. McConville but fared better when ninth of 14 in maiden hurdle at Wexford (16f, heavy, 80/1) 3 months ago. That was his only outing for Paul John Gilligan and a hood is applied for this return (also had a wind operation).

Form: 70PUP9-

Maroochi³⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 11-0| J: Thomas Bellamy| T: Kieran Burke| OR: 86

11/4

Modest form in bumpers and took a step back in the right direction from a sliding mark after 4 months off when third at Newton Abbot just over 5 weeks ago. Mark eases a further 2 lb and every chance the sole mare in this line up will be involved against the boys.

Form: U3577-3

Holy Water^b,t²⁹

Age: 11| Weight: 10-13| J: Hugh Nugent⁽³⁾| T: R Potter| OR: 85

28/1

Long-standing maiden on Flat/over hurdles in Ireland much earlier in his career. Has won in points since but no show on his completed starts in handicap hurdles for new trainer.

Form: 224/F0-0

Barnie Beetle²⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 10-11| J: Callum Bewley| T: J Mackie| OR: 83

50/1

Pulled up both starts for Oliver Greenall, but there were signs of ability on show starting out for new yard in a 2m maiden hurdle here in April. Failed to back that effort up on handicap debut last month and tough to see him featuring on that evidence.

Form: PP-77

Paddy Husseys Taxi^b1,t1²²

Age: 6| Weight: 10-8| J: Sam Twiston-Davies| T: N P Mulholland| OR: 80

25/1

Little form in bumpers/over hurdles (including in handicaps). Blinkers/tongue tie replace the usual hood.

Form: 5609-00

Jack Of All Shapes²⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 10-8| J: Nathan Moscrop| T: G Boanas| OR: 80

25/1

Fair form in bumpers but has finished well held on his 4 starts over hurdles so far (handicap debut after a breathing operation on latest). Easy to look elsewhere.

Form: 42708-0

Top Drawer²⁶

Age: 8| Weight: 10-2| J: Chris Ward⁽⁵⁾| T: Tracey Leeson| OR: 74

18/1

Remains a maiden and form has been going the wrong way, continuing to fall in the weights without showing any sign of taking advantage.

Form: 7589P-5

Norman Kindu^p³⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 10-2| J: Harry Reed| T: N P Mulholland| OR: 79

9/1

Fair Flat winner but well beaten all 3 starts over hurdles. Makes handicap debut from just out of weights and a market check is advised.

Form: 84-5

Jeu De Mots^p¹⁸

Age: 9| Weight: 10-2| J: Lily Pinchin⁽³⁾| T: M Young| OR: 72

25/1

Cartmel chase winner for Dianne Sayer in July 2019 but hasn't threatened too often since, taking only a minor step back in the right direction back over timber after 3 months off at Fakenham last month. 2 lb out of weights and others appeal more.

Form: 92F/P4-3

Forecasts

Into The Sunset (9/4), Maroochi (11/4), Bridge Road (13/2), Norman Kindu (9/1), Holerday Ridge (10/1), Top Drawer (18/1), Kepy Blanc (18/1), Eileens Boy (20/1), Lighthouse Mill (22/1), Jack Of All Shapes (25/1), Paddy Husseys Taxi (25/1), Jeu De Mots (25/1), Holy Water (28/1), Barnie Beetle (50/1)

This can go the way of MAROOCHI, who came in for strong market support after 4 months off and duly took a step back in the right direction from her sliding mark when third at Newton Abbot last month. Down further in the weights here, Keiran Burke's charge can open her account. Into The Sunset is sure to be popular for the in-form Donald McCain yard so he heads up the dangers, ahead of Bridge Road.