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Friday 30 August 2024

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Rapunzel Me Bouncy Blow And Go Novices' Limited Handicap Hurdle (Div 1)

Off time: 18:45 | Winning time: 5m 13.72s

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Selected odds by:

Lucky Rose³³

Age: 6| Weight: 11-12| J: Thomas Bellamy| T: Noel Williams| OR: 92

17/2

Fair in bumpers and has offered something to work on over hurdles, again hitting the frame in a novice at Uttoxeter last time. Potentially lenient opening mark and looks of definite interest.

Form: 244/54-3

Tique^p¹¹

Age: 5| Weight: 11-7| J: Daniel Sansom⁽³⁾| T: J W Mullins| OR: 87

80/1

Bumper winner at the fourth attempt in May 2023 but has shown just modest form at best so far over hurdles and refused to race at Worcester last time. Best to look elsewhere again.

Form: 74-569R

Joker Du Chenet^p,t⁴⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 11-4| J: Mr Alex Chadwick⁽⁵⁾| T: James Owen| OR: 84

13/2

Good second of 9 in handicap hurdle (7/1) at Stratford (22f, good) 47 days ago. Getting better at present and should be on the premises again.

Form: P7-4442

Hawaii Du Mestivel^t⁴⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 11-1| J: Sam Twiston-Davies| T: N P Mulholland| OR: 81| BF

11/4

Third in a point and getting the hang of things over hurdles, posting his best effort to date over hurdles when second at Uttoxeter last time. Obvious claims.

Form: 3/P785-2

Macmolly^t³⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 11-0| J: Jonjo O'Neill Jr.| T: J & A O'Neill| OR: 80

33/1

In good hands but minor promise only in a brace of bumpers/over hurdles. Goes up in trip for handicap debut.

Form: 960-47

Bushmill Boy⁴⁴

Age: 10| Weight: 10-11| J: S Bowen| T: O Murphy| OR: 77| BF

9/2

Long-standing maiden who made the frame on several occasions for David Thompson. Underwent breathing operation prior to positive start (runner-up when well backed) for current yard at Uttoxeter 44 days ago and shouldn't be long in opening his account.

Form: 4592-52

He Is A Cracker⁷⁹

Age: 8| Weight: 10-10| J: Isabelle Ryder⁽¹⁰⁾| T: G Brown| OR: 76| BF| C

9/1

Successful over fences here in September and has returned from 6 months off in form over hurdles, albeit not catching the eye as much on latest outing. Mark looks appealing.

Form: 2321-65

Silver Atom²²

Age: 6| Weight: 10-9| J: Miss Brodie Hampson⁽³⁾| T: A Watson| OR: 75

28/1

Tasted success on the Flat at Bath last year and several creditable efforts over hurdles. Didn't take to chasing this summer and ran poorly back on the level recently.

Form: 44-5P75

Damask¹¹⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 10-6| J: Harry Skelton| T: D Skelton| OR: 72

3/1

Poor maiden handicap hurdler, again made no impact at Ffos Las 115 days ago. Sold from Tom Symonds £13,000 since and potentially well handicapped now starting out for powerful new connections. Needs close market inspection.

Form: 64338-8

Bella Cavalla^p⁸⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 10-5| J: Brendan Powell| T: N P Mulholland| OR: 71

18/1

Failed to build on promise of previous start when fifth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Southwell (20.4f, good) 80 days ago and others make more appeal.

Form: 088P-35

Alduni's Girl¹⁴³

Age: 4| Weight: 10-5| J: Chris Ward⁽³⁾| T: Deborah Cole| OR: 74

100/1

Beaten a long way on all starts but this is her first handicap.

Form: 60047-

Captain Bill^b,t1⁴⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 10-5| J: Lorcan Murtagh| T: N J Hawke| OR: 68

125/1

No encouragement in a bumper/over hurdles. Looks firmly up against it again.

Form: 0/P0-90

Kauto Castillo¹³

Age: 4| Weight: 10-5| J: James Best| T: M Keighley| OR: 65

80/1

Yet to make an impact over hurdles, including in handicap at Market Rasen last time. Hard to fancy from well out of the weights.

Form: P7-99

Forecasts

Hawaii Du Mestivel (11/4), Damask (3/1), Bushmill Boy (9/2), Joker Du Chenet (13/2), Lucky Rose (17/2), He Is A Cracker (9/1), Bella Cavalla (18/1), Silver Atom (28/1), Macmolly (33/1), Tique (80/1), Kauto Castillo (80/1), Alduni's Girl (100/1), Captain Bill (125/1)

BUSHMILL BOY was strong in the betting starting out for Olly Murphy when just touched off at Uttoxeter last time and he's worth a chance to belatedly gain a first success. Hawaii du Mestivel and Joker du Chenet are both on the up and appeal as big threats. Support for Damask on debut for Dan Skelton would need following.