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- No Ordinary Joe
- Benjamin Macey / Faye Bramley
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130
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14/1 |
No Ordinary Joe
Smart hurdler at his best but hasn't got close to that level in four outings for Faye Bramley, including down the field at Cheltenham only eight days ago; best watched unless the betting hints that a revival is anticipated.
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- Milldam
- G Sheehan / Jamie Snowden
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132
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9/2 |
Milldam
Made all in this race on heavy ground 12 months ago; not disgraced in the Morebattle at Kelso on only subsequent start last season but made a very disappointing return to action here on Betfair Chase day, particularly given the yard's excellent form in general at that time.
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- Joltin N Jiving
- B S Hughes / D Mccain Jnr
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128
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15/2 |
Joltin N Jiving
Point winner who got off the mark over hurdles at Carlisle (2m1f, good to soft) in February; no impact in Aintree Grade 1 novice in the spring but back on the up when second on 2m Kelso handicap debut and reappearance on soft; an unexposed profile provides hope that he can build on that.
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- Cobbler's Boy
- Tristan Durrell / D Skelton
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130
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11/4 |
Cobbler's Boy
Came good after wind surgery (also tongue tied first time) when making all in 2m Warwick maiden hurdle (good) in May; faces much softer ground now handicapping on his return but he was second in an Irish point on soft/heavy; likely improver who has to enter the reckoning, particularly if the market vibes are strong.
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- Saligo Bay
- R P Mclernon / S England
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125
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4/1 |
Saligo Bay
In rude health this autumn, scoring on the Flat at Chester before adding handicap hurdle wins around 2m at Market Rasen and Wetherby (twice); up to a career-high mark but for good reason.
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- How About No
- Sean Quinlan / Lizzie Quinlan
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127
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14/1 |
How About No
Sixth attempt over hurdles when winning a five-runner novice at Catterick (near 2m, soft) on New Year's Day on second run for this yard; made a sound return to action when fifth (Ip Up fourth) of 13 in 2m1f Carlisle handicap (soft) seven weeks ago but that does underline that his mark demands improvement.
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- Irish Blaze
- Danny Mcmenamin / N G Richards
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17/2 |
Irish Blaze
Useful hurdler/chaser at his peak in Ireland; ended his time over there on a low note when pulled up at Tramore on New Year's Day but interesting on his return for an in-form stable which has been doing particularly well with new recruits; market support would increase confidence.
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- King Ulanda
- Ben Smith / O Greenall & J Guerriero
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130
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12/1 |
King Ulanda
First run after a wind operation when winning by 11l at Carlisle (2m1f, good) in October; bumped into one at Worcester next time but there were no apparent excuses when only a respectable fourth at Huntingdon (2m, good to soft) four weeks ago; needs to resume his improvement.
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- Ip Up
- Craig Nichol / Jedd O'keeffe
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133
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15/2 |
Ip Up
3-17 over hurdles; has given a good account when reaching the frame in soft-ground handicaps at Carlisle and Leicester this season but will need to pull out a bit more to resume winning ways now.
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