13:10 Sandown

Saturday 3 December 2022

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Pertemps Network Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

Off time: 13:10 | Winning time: 6m 19.3s

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Selected odds by:

Call Me Lord²⁶

Age: 9| Weight: 12-0| J: Ben Bromley⁽⁷⁾| T: N J Henderson| OR: 142| C

4/1

First win since the 2019 International Hurdle at Cheltenham when seeing off stablemate Captain Morgs in 21f Kempton handicap on reappearance 26 days ago. His rise for that is more than offset by his jockey's claim but this trip is a maximum for him.

Form: P36P3-1

Dolphin Square^p²⁸³

Age: 8| Weight: 11-13| J: Mr D Maxwell⁽³⁾| T: P Hobbs & J White| OR: 141| D

18/1

Had a very productive 2021/22 season, winning handicap hurdles at Newbury and Cheltenham and 3 hunter chases. Likely to be competitive if ready to roll after his break.

Form: 211911-

Wilde About Oscar⁴¹

Age: 7| Weight: 11-7| J: Kielan Woods| T: D Skelton| OR: 135

20/1

Last season was a bit disappointing and no obvious sign that an upturn in his fortunes is imminent on his Aintree reappearance run in October.

Form: 0/6747-0

Copperhead¹⁵

Age: 8| Weight: 11-6| J: H Cobden| T: J Tizzard| OR: 134| C

16/1

Grade 2 novice chase winner in early-2020. His career has been rather disappointing since but there was strength behind him in the market when unseating in an Ascot chase on his reappearance, suggesting connections think he might be back in better form. Back hurdling now.

Form: PP50/P-U

Halo Des Obeaux²⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 11-5| J: Freddie Gingell⁽⁷⁾| T: P F Nicholls| OR: 133| C

11/4

Things didn't go to plan for this French recruit last season but he got his career back on track when ploughing through the mud to win a 2½m course handicap under Freddie Gingell on his reappearance 4 weeks ago. Could be more to come at 3m.

Form: 1/3FF7-1

Midnightreflection^p¹⁸⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 11-0| J: J J Burke| T: B I Case| OR: 128

50/1

Landed pair of mares' handicaps at up to 25f in 2020/21 season but lightly raced since, pulling up on her Cartmel reappearance in May. Off another 6 months since. Has a bit to prove for now.

Form: 141/3F-P

Sidi Ismael^b1,t²¹

Age: 8| Weight: 11-0| J: T Scudamore| T: D Pipe| OR: 128| D

15/2

Three-time winner over hurdles/fences last season and back to winning ways in 7-runner Worcester handicap hurdle (23f, heavy) in October. Creditable third in a more competitive race at Cheltenham since. First-time blinkers replace cheekpieces.

Form: 1FP7-13

Bridge North⁴¹

Age: 6| Weight: 10-12| J: R Patrick| T: H D Daly| OR: 126

11/4

Maiden/novice hurdle winner last season and creditable fifth in 3m Aintree Grade 1 final start. Shaped quite well in a 2½m handicap back at Aintree on his reappearance 6 weeks ago. Could have more to offer now returning to 3m for his in-form yard.

Form: 21P15-5

Scarpia²⁷⁴

Age: 8| Weight: 10-9| J: N de Boinville| T: N J Henderson| OR: 123WS

22/1

Career best when making all at Plumpton (25) at the end of January. Blotted his copybook by running out at Doncaster the following week and weakened to finish well held at Newbury final start. Subsequently had wind surgery. Returns with his stable in good form.

Form: 5/281R0-

Nambiti¹⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 10-7| J: Charlie Deutsch| T: Miss V Williams| OR: 122

12/1

Fairly useful over hurdles/fences in France. 15/2, in second when fell 3 out in Hereford handicap chase on reappearance for new stable last month, although it was too far out to predict where he would have finished. Back hurdling now.

Form: 24123-F

Sirobbie^v¹⁶⁰

Age: 8| Weight: 10-6| J: C J Todd| T: Ian Williams| OR: 120| BF| D

25/1

Won a 25f Huntingdon handicap in May. Respectable fifth in competitive Summer Cup (chase) at Uttoxeter the following month (final start for David Bridgwater). Joined a good stable.Interesting runner.

Form: 4423-15

Forecasts

Halo Des Obeaux (11/4), Bridge North (11/4), Call Me Lord (4/1), Sidi Ismael (15/2), Nambiti (12/1), Copperhead (16/1), Dolphin Square (18/1), Wilde About Oscar (20/1), Scarpia (22/1), Sirobbie (25/1), Midnightreflection (50/1)

There should be more to come from BRIDGE NORTH now stepping back up to 3m so he gets the vote for the Henry Daly team. Halo des Obeaux saw it out well under gruelling conditions over 2½m here last time and could also benefit from this longer distance so he's feared most. Sirobbie is also of interest now setting out for new trainer Ian Williams, particularly if the betting vibes are strong.