15:45 Kempton
Monday 26 December 2016
All12:5513:3014:0514:4015:1515:45
32Red On The App Store Handicap Hurdle
- 3YO plus  |  Class 3  |  2m 5f  |  Good (Good to Soft in places)  |  15 Runners  |  Turf  |   Weighed In
- Off time: 15:47Â Â |Â Â Winning time: 5m 9.0s
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May need a much stiffer test than this nowadays. Stable are going well but others make more appeal.
First time he has raced in a Class 3 hurdle and he's been dropped to an attractive mark. Returns from a break and has gone well fresh in the past. The stable took this two years ago and he is capable of a bold show.
Record going right-handed suggests he could struggle around here and the handicapper has not made his task any easier.
Has done nothing wrong in winning two minor races during a period when the stable were not doing as well as they are now. His form is difficult to evaluate and the handicapper has taken no chances.
In good form this season and lost nothing in defeat in a much hotter race than this last time. Steps up in distance but his latest effort suggests it is worth a try.
Well beaten on both starts since arriving from France. There may be excuses for those efforts and a tongue-tie is fitted for the first time.
Stable's horses have run well in this in the past without actually winning. Off the course since March and without a win in three years means it is difficult to see that trend being broken.
Flat form would suggest he is capable of better than he has shown over hurdles so far. There was an improvement in his jumping last time and he will have blinkers on for the first time since his good fourth in the Northumberland Plate last June.
Handicap mark looks just about right judged on his Ayr success. He faced a stiff task last time and does not have to find much to be a contender here.
A lightly raced sort who could be better than his bare form suggests. Won a weak race last time in good style but represents a powerful yard and cannot be dismissed lightly.
Lightly raced individual who has done nothing wrong so far. The form of his latest race took a knock when the winner was well beaten next time however.
There were signs he retains ability last time out following his training problems. Has dropped to an attractive mark and his turn may be near. Others make more appeal.
New trainer is still trying to find the key to him. Switches back to hurdles and past form suggests that he will struggle at this level.
Well beaten on both starts this term and difficult to recommend at present. Stable took this race 12 months ago.
Won a weak race last time but arguably remains fairly treated off just a 5lb higher mark. Has each-way claims.
Non-Runners
16
Mr Fickle32
Weight: 10-6|Â Â Age: 7
T: G & J Moore  J: Jason Nuttall
NR
Forecasts
Spiritofthegames (9/2), Lisheen Prince (9/2), Moscato (6/1), Doesyourdogbite (8/1), Big Chief Benny (8/1), Instant Karma (8/1), Muthabir (10/1), Dell' Arca (14/1), Southport (14/1), Omessa Has (16/1), Vicenzo Mio (16/1), Mosspark (16/1), Mr Fickle (25/1), Rothman (40/1), King Cool (50/1), Mister Grez (50/1)
A chance is taken with MOSCATO who seems to be getting the hang of things over hurdles. His flat form suggests this trip in a strongly run race should see him realise his potential and the refitting of blinkers is significant. Dell' Arca has slipped to an attractive mark and is interesting now dropped in class. Instant Karma has been running well and should give another good account of himself.
1. Moscato
2. Dell' Arca
3. Instant Karma
Prize Money
1st: £9,384.002nd: £2,772.003rd: £1,386.004th: £693.005th: £346.006th: £174.00
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