15:25 Warwick
Sunday 12 March 2017
All14:2014:5015:2515:5516:3017:0017:30
Warwickshire & Northamptonshire Air Ambulance Handicap Hurdle
- 4YO plus  |  Class 4  |  2m 5f  |  Soft (Heavy in places)  |  7 Runners  |  Turf  |   Weighed In
- Off time: 15:25Â Â |Â Â Winning time: 5m 45.10s
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Bumper winner who was well held on her hurdling debut in November after a 12 month absence but has shaped better when runner-up in two subsequent novice events, most recently when 7L behind Lastbutnotleast at Carlisle over 2m3f. Looks feasibly-treated on handicap bow with young rider proving value for his allowance.
Took a 2m4f Southwell maiden hurdle on his third start for Dan Skelton in December 2015, but hasn't been able to back that up in six starts in handicaps, most recently when a 33L sixth at Sedgefield in January. More needed on debut for a new yard.
Had flattered to deceive in the past but has proved a revelation of late, winning for the second time in three starts when absolutely dotting up over this trip (good to soft) at Fontwell last time. Clobbered by a 9lb rise but that could be negated by the sudden assistance of the champion jockey.
Point-to-point winner who struggled to make an impact in staying novice events before an uninspiring handicap debut over 3m2f (heavy) last month. Only dropped 1lb for that and no obvious reason why a drop in trip should spark an immediate improvement.
Took a bit of time to come to hand but he came good when stepped up to 3m (soft) at Ludlow in January, beating Gulshanigans by 1/2L. Raised 3lb for that and could only manage a well beaten third at Huntingdon next time. Looks vulnerable to improvers over this shorter trip.
French recruit who proved disappointing on his debut for new connections at Hexham and has fared no better in handicaps since so far. Dropped 4lb for a lacklustre effort at Market Rasen last time and a longer trip may see him in a better light.
Cost £40,000 last year and made a promising bumper debut for Seamus Mullins. Less impressive in three novice hurdles for new yard, including when a remote second behind the smart Coo Star Sivola here last time, but could be sneaking in off a handy mark for his handicap bow.
Forecasts
Robin Of Locksley (5/2), Which One Is Which (10/3), Chateau Robin (9/2), Seas Of Green (11/2), Just Joelliott (13/2), Air De Rock (12/1), Predict A Riot (20/1)
The penny has really dropped with SEAS OF GREEN of late and, following her impressive annihilation of a fair-looking field at Fontwell last time, it would be no surprise to see the mare follow up here with Richard Johnson providing welcome assistance in the saddle. It's hard to believe that bumper winner Chateau Robin isn't capable of significantly better than what he has shown over hurdles so far and he has to enter the equation off a low-looking mark on his handicap debut, whilst Which One Is Which should also remain competitive.
- Seas Of Green
- Chateau Robin
- Which One Is Which
Prize Money
1st: £4,289.002nd: £1,259.003rd: £630.004th: £315.00
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