17:10 Hexham

Friday 5 October 2018

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188Bet Live Casino Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 17:10 | Winning time: 6m 8.2s

Solway Lark⁴⁸

Age: 7| Weight: 12-1| J: Ross Chapman⁽³⁾| T: Miss L Harrison| OR: 101

25/1

Took a backward step when beaten out of sight at Perth in August, but had previously run well to be runner-up off this rating at that venue. Hard to know what to expect, but cannot be ruled out.

Form: 6-55627

Moorlands Mist²²²

Age: 11| Weight: 11-12| J: Nathan Moscrop⁽⁵⁾| T: Sara Ender| OR: 98

33/1

On a long, losing run and has been pulled up on his last three starts. Seems to be regressing and comes with risks attached after his spell on the sidelines.

Form: 352PPP-

Wyfield Rose^p²⁹

Age: 9| Weight: 11-10| J: Sean Quinlan| T: Mrs Dianne Sayer| OR: 96| CD

5/2

First run for this stable when making all to win at Sedgefield last month. Plenty to do off 10lb higher, but has to be considered.

Form: 4-77001

What A Game^b³⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 11-5| J: Mr William Easterby⁽⁵⁾| T: T D Easterby| OR: 91

8/1

Cartmel winner in May, last year, but was having his first run for over a year when well beaten at that track in August. Should come on for the run and is worth noting in the market.

Form: 66/P12-9

Golans Choice^p1⁴⁸

Age: 9| Weight: 11-5| J: Tom Broughton⁽⁷⁾| T: Olly Williams| OR: 91

20/1

Mixed bag since joining current stable from the point-to-point field. Wears cheekpieces for the first time and they need to have a galvanising effect.

Form: 4-422RP

Equus Pandora^t⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 11-2| J: S Bowen| T: P & M Bowen| OR: 88

5/2

Tongue tied for the first time when third of 13 over 2m4f at Perth last time. The equipment is fitted again and he has strong claims with the extra distance of this contest likely to suit.

Form: U06553

Lawtop Legend¹⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 10-13| J: Jonathon Bewley⁽³⁾| T: G Bewley| OR: 85

3/1

Not much encouragement on last two starts, but did run well to be second over C&D in May. Has dropped 4lb and has a fair shout if returning to that earlier form.

Form: 7P0-284

Kilcullen Lady^p²⁰⁴

Age: 8| Weight: 10-9| J: Jamie Hamilton| T: H Hogarth| OR: 81

125/1

Unplaced in four starts over hurdles and was pulled up on heavy going at this track when last seen in March. Return to a sounder surface should help, but others hold stronger claims.

Form: P9664P-

Solway Berry²⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 10-7| J: Callum Bewley| T: Miss L Harrison| OR: 79

50/1

Stable companion of Solway Lark who has been beaten out of sight on all three starts over hurdles this year. Needs to improve considerably for her first start in a handicap.

Form: 6/36-744

Lamh Ar Lamh^h,t²⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 10-0| J: Tom Buckley⁽¹⁰⁾| T: N J Hawke| OR: 71

9/1

Has shown slightly improved form on last two starts in handicap company. Steps up in trip and she could go well from 1lb out of the handicap.

Form: 00034

Non-Runners

Chanceiton⁸

Weight: 11-0| Age: 7

T: Miss Lucinda V Russell J: Mr Cameron Wadge

Forecasts

Equus Pandora (5/2), Wyfield Rose (5/2), Lawtop Legend (3/1), Chanceiton (4/1), What A Game (8/1), Lamh Ar Lamh (9/1), Golans Choice (20/1), Solway Lark (25/1), Moorlands Mist (33/1), Solway Berry (50/1), Kilcullen Lady (125/1)

Bottom-weight Lamh Ar Lamh shapes at though this longer trip should suit and is well worth a second look, but the one which makes most appeal is EQUUS PANDORA, who improved for the fitting of a tongue tie last time and looks likely to be suited to this greater stamina test. Others to consider in a tricky handicap are Wyfield Rose, What A Game and Chanceiton.