14:00 Sedgefield

Thursday 6 September 2018

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2000 Free Tickets At Residents Day Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 14:00 | Winning time: 6m 24.12s

Dan Gun⁵⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 11-8| J: Rachael Blackmore| T: J J Hanlon| OR: 96

7/1

Six-race maiden hurdler who produced an improved effort when finishing fifth at Roscommon last time out. Worth a check in the market in his contest.

Form: 970-805

Indian Reel^p¹⁴

Age: 8| Weight: 11-6| J: C Brace⁽¹⁰⁾| T: F O'Brien| OR: 94

11/1

Not having a great summer and has been beaten a long way on his last three starts. Blinkers that were on first time at Fontwell two weeks ago are quickly disposed of and young rider aboard.

Form: 353856

Handy Hollow¹⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 11-6| J: Lorcan Murtagh⁽⁵⁾| T: D McCain Jnr| OR: 94

5/1

Rewarded for a string of consistent efforts when winning at Bangor (2m3½f, good) last time. That wasn't a strong race and is up 6lb, but much more to recommend him than many of these and sure to run his race.

Form: 043441

The Boola Bee^h²²

Age: 5| Weight: 11-4| J: Kieren Buckley⁽⁷⁾| T: N J Hawke| OR: 92

20/1

Won a maiden point-to-point in June. Three starts over hurdles haven't shown a great deal but moves into handicaps off a realistic ark and the step up in trip should really help too. Market move would be significant.

Form: R16450

Simply Lucky^t³⁵

Age: 9| Weight: 11-3| J: B S Hughes| T: M E Sowersby| OR: 91| BF

16/1

Won two of his five starts post wind surgery for Dan Skelton. Starts life for new yard today but may be that the handicapper has caught up with him now.

Form: 1/14135

Our Morris⁶³

Age: 7| Weight: 11-3| J: Jonathon Bewley⁽³⁾| T: G Bewley| OR: 91| BF

9/1

Had a valid excuse for poor run last time and if concentrating on earlier efforts, including a win at Perth in May, it gives him every chance of success. Another to consider in a wide-open event.

Form: 5P8-12P

Shaiyzar^p¹²

Age: 9| Weight: 11-2| J: C O'Farrell| T: D Thompson| OR: 90

20/1

Been running consistently well of late over fences without managing to get his head in front. Rated higher over hurdles which makes life tougher but is one of the few in here with solid recent form.

Form: 575352

Hard Knocks³²

Age: 8| Weight: 11-1| J: Alison Clarke⁽⁷⁾| T: Kenny Johnson| OR: 89

66/1

Only one start over hurdles when beaten a long way in a maiden hurdle. Been running over fences of late with credit since switching to handicaps and capable of getting involved if putting best foot forward.

Form: P7F426

Wyfield Rose^p³⁶

Age: 9| Weight: 11-0| J: Sean Quinlan| T: Mrs Dianne Sayer| OR: 88| CD

8/1

Form had really tailed off for previous yard and starts life for a new team today. If the change of scenery sparks her into life then she would have sound claims as she is very well handicapped. Usual cheekpieces left off here.

Form: 94-7700

Lincoln County^b,t¹⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 10-12| J: S Bowen| T: O Greenall & J Guerriero| OR: 86| BF

4/1

Ran well over 3m the last twice at Perth. Always looks a bit once paced but this marathon trip around here promises to suit and would have a big shout if able to build on those last two efforts.

Form: 6P3424

News For Pascal⁴⁵

Age: 10| Weight: 10-12| J: J Kington| T: S G West| OR: 86

40/1

Still a maiden as a ten-year-old so unlikely there is any improvement left in the locker. Disappointing last time but would have claims if returning to the form of his close second at Southwell in May.

Form: S2/4-220

Court Baloo^v³⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 10-11| J: Ross Chapman⁽³⁾| T: A C Whillans| OR: 85

15/2

Has put in some better efforts since undergoing wind surgery earlier in the year. Disappointed at Perth last time but that wasn't his true running after some early errors and capable of bouncing back.

Form: 12P-92P

Midnight Queen^p¹⁶

Age: 8| Weight: 10-4| J: Alan Johns| T: Tim Vaughan| OR: 78

15/2

Managed to win a handicap chase at Newton Abbot (3m2f, good) last time off a 4lb lower mark. Reverts back to hurdles here in a more competitive heat but is in good heart and stays real well so sounds claims of going well again.

Form: 8P5-1F1

Non-Runners

Gold Chain¹²

Weight: 11-12| Age: 8

T: C Ellam J: T Scudamore

Forecasts

Lincoln County (4/1), Handy Hollow (5/1), Dan Gun (7/1), Court Baloo (15/2), Midnight Queen (15/2), Wyfield Rose (8/1), Our Morris (9/1), Indian Reel (11/1), Simply Lucky (16/1), Shaiyzar (20/1), The Boola Bee (20/1), Gold Chain (33/1), News For Pascal (40/1), Hard Knocks (66/1)

Midnight Queeen was a good winner over fences last time and these conditions hold no fears for her in a follow-up bid back over hurdles. The Boola Bee should be more competitive now she moves up in trip and into handicaps. We are going to take a chance that the change of scenery will spark WYFIELD ROSE back into life. She looks dangerously well handicapped on her old form and can bounce back to form.