Pertemps Network RGB Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 17:13 | Winning time: 5m 9.67s

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Getalead^t1⁶²

Age: 6| Weight: 12-0| J: David Prichard⁽⁵⁾| T: Claire Harris| OR: 119| D

3/1

Three-time winner last year and yet to be asked for his effort when exiting 4 out back from a break/wind op at Worcester (2½m, good) in July. Mark unchanged and should be in the mix equipped with a first-time tongue strap, granted a clear round.

Form: 11432-F

Gaulois^p²¹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-11| J: Tom Buckley⁽³⁾| T: P F Nicholls| OR: 116| CD

15/8

Made it 3-3 here when duly landing the odds in a 5-runner novice (18.5f, good to soft) 3 weeks ago. More needed back in handicap company (third off 8 lb lower on latest handicap start at Uttoxeter in June) but he does appear to be progressing.

Form: P0-1311

Nordic Combined^p,t¹²⁴

Age: 8| Weight: 11-5| J: Fergus Gillard⁽³⁾| T: D Pipe| OR: 110

14/1

Now 11 lb lower than when scoring at Hexham last May but largely struggled since, including when well held over this C&D last time, and appears to be at his best at around 2m. Cadeau d'Or appears to be the stable first-string.

Form: 04679-5

Light Flicker¹⁶³

Age: 10| Weight: 11-3| J: D A Jacob| T: R Potter| OR: 108

18/1

Has done well over fences this season, notching fifth success from 14 starts over the large obstacles at Haydock (25.6f, good to firm) last time. Some decent bits and pieces of hurdles form to his name, but may find this trip too sharp.

Form: 415P21-

Wearapinkribbon^p1¹¹⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 11-2| J: J E Moore| T: Mrs H R J Nelmes| OR: 107

66/1

Fairly useful ex-Irish winning hurdler but hasn't done much in 3 starts for present connections. Hopes very much pinned on the addition of cheekpieces helping to spark a revival in his fortunes here.

Form: 3007-5P

Cadeau D'Or^p,t⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 10-13| J: T Scudamore| T: D Pipe| OR: 104

7/2

Flat winner for Andrew Balding and has bettered previous form in this sphere since undergoing a wind op, finishing third in handicaps here (16.7f) and at Plumpton (20.5f). Cheekpieces refitted (worn twice on the level) and he needs considering.

Form: 3-4733

Caspers Court^p¹¹⁰

Age: 8| Weight: 10-6| J: Paul O'Brien| T: K Woollacott| OR: 97| D

5/1

Snapped a losing run when narrowly prevailing at Fontwell (21.8f, good to soft) in June (front 2 pulled well clear of the rest). Perhaps a shade fortunate that day (left in the lead 3 out) but 4 lb rise fair and he's in with a shout.

Form: 7062-31

Non-Runners

Tribesmans Glory⁴²³

Weight: 10-7| Age: 8

T: C J Down J: James Davies

Forecasts

Gaulois (15/8), Getalead (3/1), Cadeau D'Or (7/2), Caspers Court (5/1), Nordic Combined (14/1), Light Flicker (18/1), Tribesmans Glory (20/1), Wearapinkribbon (66/1)

The vote goes to CADEAU D'OR, who posted his best effort yet in this sphere when third to a progressive type at Plumpton recently and this slightly stiffer test should be in his favour. Gaulois has to be respected in his hat-trick bid, but he does have more on his plate back handicapping off this mark and bigger threats may be posed by Caspers Court and Getalead.