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Friday 30 August 2024

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Rapunzel Me Bouncy Blow And Go Novices' Limited Handicap Hurdle (Div 2)

Off time: 19:20 | Winning time: 5m 19.98s

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Easter Icon⁵²

Age: 5| Weight: 11-12| J: Isabelle Ryder⁽¹⁰⁾| T: G Brown| OR: 89

5/1

Fair handicapper on the Flat but hasn't made much of an impact in his 3 completed starts over hurdles so far. On the upside, none of these rivals look particularly solid either and he could do better now upped in trip and pitched into a handicap in this sphere.

Form: 6U-89

No More Bolero^v⁴⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 11-9| J: Brendan Powell| T: D G Bridgwater| OR: 86

8/1

Useful stayer on the Flat in Germany for Waldemar Hickst and, equipped with first-time cheekpieces, he left previous hurdles form behind when going close at Newton Abbot (18.5f, good) on penultimate start. However, failed to repeat that upped to 2¾m last time and now tried in more severe headgear.

Form: 556-825

Selectivelistening^t⁴¹

Age: 5| Weight: 11-6| J: Mr Jack Andrews⁽³⁾| T: T Ellis| OR: 83

13/2

Signs of ability in maiden/novice company and wasn't disgraced on handicap debut in a first-time tongue strap at Cartmel (17.2f, good to firm) last month, albeit he didn't find much when the chips were down. Difficult to predict whether this step up in trip will prove to be in his favour or not.

Form: 7-P7554

Silent Auction^p²⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 11-3| J: K Brogan| T: T Lawes| OR: 80

25/1

Out of a bumper winner and reached the frame twice in that sphere last season. However, her efforts in mares' maiden hurdles have left much to be desired and, having offered little on first start following a wind op on the Flat recently, she is opposable back hurdling. Handicap debut.

Form: 0/430-38

Lightening Gesture³⁶⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 11-3| J: Charlie Hammond| T: Dr R Newland & J Insole| OR: 80

15/2

Fair Flat winner who appeared to be getting the hang of things over hurdles when making the frame in handicaps at Bangor and Uttoxeter last August, latterly upped to 2½m and shaping as though this even stiffer test could be just the ticket. 12-month absence to overcome but big player all the same.

Form: 4335/43-

Ask Her Out³³

Age: 6| Weight: 11-0| J: G Sheehan| T: Mrs R Ford| OR: 77

33/1

Fair bumper winner but she hasn't shown much over hurdles to date and big step forward needed now that she ventures down the handicap route.

Form: 108-68

Jongleur D'etoiles^t1¹⁰⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 10-13| J: R P McLernon| T: N P Mulholland| OR: 76

10/1

Beaten favourite sole start in bumpers and failed to trouble the judge in maiden/novice hurdles. Didn't fare any better on handicap debut at Southwell when last seen in May and needs to raise his game now upped in trip with a first-tome tongue strap added.

Form: 67870-P

Joyful Kit⁴³

Age: 8| Weight: 10-9| J: Dylan Johnston⁽⁵⁾| T: H Brown| OR: 72

18/1

Remains a maiden after 33 starts overall and it's probably best to look elsewhere.

Form: 33-4P86

Royal Regard^p⁴⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 10-8| J: Charlie Deutsch| T: N P Mulholland| OR: 71

9/2

Little to shout about thus far and he looked a non-stayer over C&D on his penultimate start.

Form: 0754-55

Trickalight^p,t⁹⁹

Age: 8| Weight: 10-8| J: Chris Ward⁽³⁾| T: Deborah Cole| OR: 71

9/1

Irish point winner who produced arguably her best effort yet when runner-up over 19f here in May. Below par at Market Rasen next time but she is at least 2 lb lower now and is worth a second look returned to this venue.

Form: 5654-27

Ideal De Romay^p⁵⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 10-6| J: Elizabeth Gale⁽⁷⁾| T: C E Longsdon| OR: 69

8/1

Successful at the third attempt in Irish points and while the majority of his efforts over hurdles have lacked spark, there was more promise in his latest effort at Market Rasen (20.6f, good to firm). Step back up in trip looks a good move and he's a live each-way candidate.

Form: PF8-PP5

Milton Boy^v1⁴⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 10-5| J: David Noonan| T: N J Hawke| OR: 64

16/1

Yet to show any ability and, unless the addition of a visor sparks immediate improvement. he looks set for another struggle from 4 lb out of the handicap.

Form: 0/685-5P

Forecasts

Royal Regard (9/2), Easter Icon (5/1), Selectivelistening (13/2), Lightening Gesture (15/2), Ideal De Romay (8/1), No More Bolero (8/1), Trickalight (9/1), Jongleur D'etoiles (10/1), Milton Boy (16/1), Joyful Kit (18/1), Silent Auction (25/1), Ask Her Out (33/1)

A chance is taken on EASTER ICON, who was a four-time winner over 1¾m+ on the Flat and he could be about to leave his low-key hurdles form behind now switched to handicap company and faced with a stiffer test. Lightening Gesture will be a big threat if able to pick up where he left off last summer, while Trickalight is third choice ahead of Ideal de Romay.