15:45 Huntingdon

Wednesday 14 March 2018

All13:4514:2515:0515:4516:2517:0517:40

188Bet Ladies Riders' Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 15:46 | Winning time: 4m 14.39s

Chilli Romance^t⁶⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 11-12| J: Miss A Stirling⁽⁷⁾| T: F O'Brien| OR: 96| BF

9/2

Only modest but runs to a consistent level and handles conditions. Looks more reliable than most in this but would be vulnerable to an improver.

Form: 5P-3523

The Blue Bomber²⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 11-6| J: Miss K Lyons⁽⁷⁾| T: C Fryer| OR: 90| BF

8/1

Was a fair maiden hurdler at his best when with Mick Channon, but rather appears to have lost his way and has shown very little in six runs for this yard

Form: 996666

Callthebarman^t⁴⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 11-6| J: Rachael Blackmore| T: G P Cromwell| OR: 98

5/2

Half-brother to the yards classy hurdler Jer's Girl. Few signs of that relative's ability, but has to be of interest given his journey from Ireland for a race as weak as this. Stable 12-40 on it's GB raids with jumpers.

Form: 6078P

Alizee Javilex^p1¹⁸

Age: 8| Weight: 11-5| J: Page Fuller⁽⁵⁾| T: L Wadham| OR: 89| D

25/1

Lost her way over hurdles and has had a spell on the Flat this winter. Cheekpieces fitted and could be considered well-handicapped on her best form.

Form: 4645-06

Bisoubisou^b1,t²²

Age: 6| Weight: 11-2| J: Ms Lisa O'Neill⁽³⁾| T: O Murphy| OR: 86

8/1

Another to have had their fortunes turned around following a switch to this stable. Winner over 2m4f on heavy ground two months ago and failed to stay 3m last time. Top Irish amateur booked and blinkers are fitted this time.

Form: 986417

Prince Kup⁶⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 11-1| J: Bridget Andrews⁽³⁾| T: D Skelton| OR: 85| D

2/1

Has an Irish maiden hurdle win to his name and also handles heavy ground, but recent form makes him hard to fancy. Has had a break and blinkers are removed for stable debut.

Form: 8PP56P

Helamis⁷⁷⁸

Age: 8| Weight: 11-0| J: Tabitha Worsley⁽⁷⁾| T: B Leavy| OR: 84| CD

50/1

Showed a liking for testing ground when successful in 2015. Has had an interrupted career since and this will be needed after more than two years on the easy list.

Form: 5P1645/

Gin And Tonic^b²⁶

Age: 8| Weight: 10-12| J: Lucy K Barry⁽⁵⁾| T: M Wigham| OR: 82| D

12/1

Something of a Fakenham specialist, but has gone well here previously. Will be happier now hurdling and ought to be thereabouts in a race as weak as this.

Form: P83184

Forecasts

Prince Kup (2/1), Callthebarman (5/2), Chilli Romance (9/2), The Blue Bomber (8/1), Bisoubisou (8/1), Gin And Tonic (12/1), Alizee Javilex (25/1), Helamis (50/1)

CALLTHEBARMAN is something of a dark horse as he represents an Irish yard that do well on their GB forays and a top Irish rider comes over for the ride. He would be hard to recommend on form, but it's doubtful he has contested a race as bad as this and a market move would make his claims more viable. Chilli Romance and Gin And Tonic have few secrets from the handicapper, but both are the reliable sorts you look for in this type of contest. Bisoubisou represents a top yard and the jockey booking signifies intent, however the trip is a concern and she beat little of note at Fakenham. Prince Kup has done little to recommend him but has now joined a top yard.