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- Ambiente Friendly
- Sam Twiston-Davies / James Owen
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122
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4/5 |
Ambiente Friendly
Became bitterly disappointing on the Flat after making the frame in two Derbys; however, had wind surgery ahead of his hurdling debut at Cheltenham (soft; hood reapplied) and he ran well for a long way, having raced freely at the head of affairs; jumped soundly in the main and this flatter track should be beneficial.
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- Bamber
- Thomas Bellamy / A King
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33/1 |
Bamber
Beaten a good way in his two bumpers, albeit in races won by good prospects; kicks off over hurdles in what looks a useful race and probably best watched.
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- Bobajob
- N De Boinville / N J Henderson
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9/2 |
Bobajob
Out of a half-sister to Gold Cup winner Bobs Worth who carried the same colours; no match for the smart El Cairos when runner-up in a Newbury bumper but that was a promising start and he just never ran his race here in March; should have a good future over jumps.
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- For Old Times Sake
- R P Mclernon / N P Mulholland
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10/1 |
For Old Times Sake
Placed in two 3m Irish points and beaten under 2l in the latest by a horse who has since created a good impression on his hurdling debut for the Skelton yard; nice prospect, but he'll be over longer trips sooner rather than later.
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- Glenmuick
- David Bass / C E Longsdon
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79
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250/1 |
Glenmuick
Tailed off in a bumper at Worcester and a 2m maiden hurdle at Warwick, when sent off 22-1 and 250-1.
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- Saachi
- C J Todd / Ian Williams
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68
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300/1 |
Saachi
Lowly rated Flat maiden who has made a very quiet start to life over hurdles.
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- Sense Of Reason
- Tom Cannon / C Fellowes
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66/1 |
Sense Of Reason
Won his penultimate Flat start (1m2f on Chelmsford AW) but that was a Class 6 handicap and this looks too big an ask on his hurdling debut.
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- Trapper John
- J M Quinlan / Harry Eustace
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50/1 |
Trapper John
Seven-race maiden on the Flat with a mark in the low 60s; has the stamina for hurdling but he'll need easier races than this to get competitive.
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- Wondering Why
- Ben Jones / B Pauling
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116
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9/4 |
Wondering Why
Joined Ben Pauling for 54,000 after winning a good-ground Huntingdon bumper for Richard Bandey; couldn't justify favouritism on hurdle/yard debut at Southwell (2m, soft) last month but it was a respectable run nonetheless; should be sharper all round here.
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- Eastern Shores
- J J Burke / F O'brien
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91
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40/1 |
Eastern Shores
Won an Irish point and her bumper efforts contained promise, but she hasn't looked a winner waiting to happen in two runs over hurdles after wind surgery; hood now joins the tongue-tie she's worn in her last four races; others much preferred.
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- Ever Ready
- Paul O'brien / Mrs P Sly
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100/1 |
Ever Ready
Modest form in two bumpers and as many races over hurdles during 2023; makes no appeal in a race of this nature after such a long time out.
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