16:40 Hereford
Sunday 25 February 2024
All14:1014:4015:1015:4016:1016:4016:4517:10
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- 4YO plus | Class 5 | 2m 5f 163y | Soft (Heavy in places) | 11 Runners | Turf | Weighed In
- Off time: 16:40 | Winning time: 5m 40.7s
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Fair form when reaching the frame in 2 juvenile hurdles in France in autumn 2021 but off 28 months before coming in last of 6 in novice hurdle (9/1) at Plumpton (15.9f, good to soft) on UK NH debut 27 days ago. Lots more needed now handicapping.
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Runner-up in Warwick novice (2m, heavy) in November but not in quite same form at Ludlow and Southwell since. Needs to take a step forward.
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Bumper winner who ran his best race over hurdles in first-time cheekpieces when third of 10 in handicap at Fontwell (21.8f, heavy) 75 days ago. Can give another good account.
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Won at Huntingdon in November and has ran at least as well when making the frame on his last 2 outings, albeit going in snatches when fourth of 15 in handicap hurdle at that same course (20.7f, soft) 31 days ago. Place claims.
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Placed both starts between the flags and has shown ability in novice hurdles (both at around 2½m) at Southwell and Leicester. May well do better now pitched into a handicap so needs considering.
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Fair maiden hurdler who was fitted with cheekpieces for 1st time when a good second of 7 in handicap here (19.7f, soft) 11 days ago. Has to be taken seriously with headgear again sported.
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Belatedly off the mark over timber at Perth (2½m) in September and back on song when second in 2m4f handicap at Chepstow last time. One for the shortlist.
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Left previous form behind when a good second on his handicap debut at Hereford (25.5f, good to soft) in January. Cheekpieces go back on and merits consideration.
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Consistent sort who arrives on the back of a very good third of 9 in handicap hurdle at Wetherby (19.7f, heavy) 31 days ago. Winner has gone in since so he's a player with this longer trip a likely plus too.
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Reached the frame in first 2 hurdles but has failed to kick on since sent into handicaps. Has work to do despite an easing mark.
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Went close on the second of his 2 starts in Irish maiden points but he has been well held all three goes in this sphere this winter. Needs the fitting of a hood/switch to handicaps to spark a big improvement.
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Non-Runners
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Ballynaheer23
Weight: 11-1| Age: 5
T: David Dennis J: Thomas Bellamy
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Forecasts
Mac's Legacy (9/2), Captain Wallace (9/2), Just In A Bit (5/1), Mister Barclay (6/1), Bertie B (7/1), Jack Sprat (15/2), Iron D'ex (9/1), Myfanwy's Magic (14/1), Awesome Foursome (14/1), Ballynaheer (16/1), Kooky (28/1), Mako Of The Glade (50/1)
A case can be made for lots of these but the vote goes to MISTER BARCLAY who arrives on the back of a very good Wetherby third (form been franked) and promises to be suited by this longer trip too. Course second Iron d'Ex is weighted to have a big say and rated next best, although the likes of Jack Sprat, Ballynaheer and Mac's Legacy all need factoring in too.
- Iron D'ex9/1
- Jack Sprat15/2
Previous Winners
Prize Money
1st: £3,248.002nd: £1,494.003rd: £747.004th: £374.005th: £186.00
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