14:58 Hereford
Thursday 4 January 2024
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- 5YO plus | Class 4 | 3m 1f 44y | Good to Soft (Soft in places) | 8 Runners | Turf | Weighed In
- Off time: 14:58 | Winning time: 6m 44.21s
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In good form over fences this term and just failed to notch his first win of the season when second of 9 in handicap chase at Taunton (23f, good to soft, 9/2) 21 days ago. Should be in the mix if able to avoid errors.
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Notched 3 chase wins between April and July but recent efforts over hurdles have been underwhelming and she needs return to this discipline to spark an improvement.
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Improved from chase debut despite another clumsy round of jumping when third of 8 in handicap chase at Ffos Las (21.5f, heavy) 23 days ago. Could do better again.
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Dual staying handicap hurdle winner last winter who made an encouraging chase debut when second at Ludlow on return. Disappointing here on next start but it's still early days.
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Out of sorts when last seen 15 months ago, so bit to prove, including fitness.
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Completed a hurdles hat-trick around 3m last winter and shaped with some promise when fourth at Lingfield on chase debut. Not in same form there last time but he's not discounted with visor back on.
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Scored at Ludlow on last season's return but very little to shout about since and looks hard to fancy only 5 days on from finishing down the field at Taunton.
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Seemingly retains little ability, making no impact in 2 starts this season.
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Non-Runners
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Invincible Nao35
Weight: 12-0| Age: 6
T: G & J Moore J: Caoilin Quinn
NR
Forecasts
Inflexible (5/2), Hardy Boy (5/2), Invincible Nao (3/1), Shot Boii (5/1), Langley Hundred (5/1), Paseo (5/1), Honey I'm Good (33/1), Len Brennan (40/1), Royal Act (125/1)
This looks a good opportunity for INVINCIBLE NAO to gain his first win in Britain, Gary Moore's gelding having showed the benefit of experience when a good third at Lingfield last month. Hardy Boy has been running consistently well in defeat this season and should give another good account, with Langley Hundred also respected if able to return to something like his chase debut form.
- Hardy Boy5/2
Prize Money
1st: £4,700.002nd: £2,163.003rd: £1,081.004th: £541.005th: £270.00
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