15:10 Fontwell
Sunday 29 January 2017
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Call Star Sports Spreads on 08082349709 Handicap Hurdle (Qualifier)
- 4YO plus | Class 3 | 2m 1f 145y | Soft (Heavy in places) | 8 Runners | Turf | Weighed In
- Off time: 15:10 | Winning time: 4m 59.70s
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Reverts to hurdles on a stiff mark and is 10lb higher in the weights than for his C&D success back in November. He is respected but it is a very tough ask of him to defy topweight in this company. He also needs to prove his well being after being pulled up over fences last time out, as he is pretty lightly raced in recent times.
Made a sloppy mistake and paid the price when his rider took a tumble at Wincanton last time out and is better judge on the form of his near miss at Hereford just before Christmas. Even so, he was less than impressive on his sole previous visit to this course and need to conclusively prove he likes the twists and turns of this unique course.
Shaped up nicely last time out after posting a string of moderate efforts and it's feasible that he has scope from his current rating. But he has been hard to win with for quite a while now; so is not without his faults. One for the brave only.
Unexposed and certainly going the right way. He has gone very close in each of his previous starts over hurdles and has a fair chance of making it third time lucky on these terms.
Justified favouritism at Plumpton last time out and may have had a little more in the locker given the manner of his success. That was a marked improvement from his previous outing, so the handicapper may have given him a chance off his current mark. One to monitor closely in the betting.
Developing nicely and has to merit interest at this level. He needs to better his latest effort but has scope to make an impact in races of this nature. One for the notebook whatever happens.
Returns after a long absence and obviously needs to prove his well being. He is also 5lb higher than for his Kempton success last year, so may be best watched on this occasion.
Has been cut plenty of slack in recent times and, from a 10lb lower mark than for his last win, he makes appeal at the weights. But he was flattered by his finishing position last time out and has plenty to find on balance.
Forecasts
Golden Birthday (11/4), Prime Venture (3/1), Remiluc (13/2), Admiral's Secret (7/1), St Saviour (8/1), Doubly Clever (17/2), Ryeolliean (9/1), Mr Fitzroy (20/1)
GOLDEN BIRTHDAY has a solid chance of making a winning handicap debut on these terms – he has more scope for improvement that Remiluc, who is respected but has a tough job ahead in conceding weight all-round. Admiral’s Secret appeals as long-term prospect but it will be interesting to see how he fares today, whereas the fitting of blinkers may initiate some improvement from St Saviour and he edges Doubly Clever out of the frame as the best of the rest.
1. Golden Birthday
2. Admiral's Secret
3. St Saviour
Prize Money
1st: £6,330.002nd: £1,870.003rd: £935.004th: £468.005th: £234.00
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