15:00 Hereford

Tuesday 13 November 2018

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Cupid Events Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 15:00 | Winning time: 5m 28.10s

Stockburn²¹⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 11-12| J: Brendan Powell| T: A King| OR: 120

20/1

Lightly raced and should have no issues with the ground or trip. Still a maiden and has looked short of a tactical change of gear on occasions though. No easy task on these terms.

Form: 086544-

Miss Mash³²

Age: 7| Weight: 11-11| J: R Johnson| T: H D Daly| OR: 119| D

5/1

Easy winner last time out but the handicapper has taken the view that an 11lb rise may pinpoint the mare's level. By far her stiffest test yet but she's holding her form well and could well have more offer.

Form: 2PP-321

Shadow's Boy^p⁵¹

Age: 9| Weight: 11-9| J: Robert Williams⁽³⁾| T: B J Llewellyn| OR: 117

40/1

Goes well at this time of year and possible he needed the run when last but one on his return to action last month. Just 1lb above his last winning mark though; which means he's well weighted if he can recapture his old sparkle.

Form: 31-2586

Stylish Moment²⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 11-9| J: Wayne Hutchinson| T: A King| OR: 117

3/1

Consistent in his two previous starts over hurdles and and going the right way. Dropped 1lb since his last run but still has scope to make an impact in this company; place claims at least.

Form: 3633-3

Oscar Sunset¹⁶⁶

Age: 11| Weight: 11-9| J: Conor Ring⁽³⁾| T: Evan Williams| OR: 117| CD

33/1

Pulled up in his last two starts and needs to prove he still has the heart for a battle; others much more appealing.

Form: 3P2/7P-P

Pointed And Sharp^h²⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 11-8| J: M G Nolan| T: P Hobbs & J White| OR: 116

5/1

Better effort last time out and feasible he's got the ability to play a strong role from the same mark in this company. Best with a bit of give underfoot, so overnight rain would be a big boost. One to consider for sure.

Form: 1632-54

Chase End Charlie^p⁷²

Age: 7| Weight: 11-8| J: P J Brennan| T: Henry Oliver| OR: 116

20/1

2-9 over hurdles but form has dipped since his victory at Wincanton last January. Now 6lb below that winning mark, the gelding is on an attractive mark but has a bit to prove after a poor effort last time out.

Form: 9156/7P

Larch Hill^h¹²

Age: 5| Weight: 11-6| J: Sam Twiston-Davies| T: N & W Twiston-Davies| OR: 114

25/1

Unexposed and starts his handicap career on a very appealing mark. Ran to a decent level on his penultimate start but not so good last time; improvement now required.

Form: 8F-36

The Drone¹¹⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 11-6| J: Harry Bannister| T: A M Hales| OR: 114| D

17/2

Made all to win a novice hurdle at Stratford in May and again showed good battling qualities at the same course when last seen out. Fitness to prove but can go well fresh; worth a betting check at least.

Form: 13/P1-12

Picture Painter^b¹⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 11-6| J: David Noonan| T: D Pipe| OR: 114| BF

40/1

Won over hurdles on debut for his former yard but returns to this stage on a 4lb higher mark and needs to better his latest effort over timber by some way. He's fit from the Flat and represents a top yard, so no forlorn hope.

Form: 77/2410-

Sinakar^t⁸¹⁸

Age: 7| Weight: 11-5| J: R Patrick⁽³⁾| T: Kerry Lee| OR: 113| BF

20/1

Of modest ability on the Flat but has taken well to hurdling and can hold his own when he gets his ground. Best with give underfoot but has a long absence to overcome.

Form: 2125/

Paddys Runner^p¹²⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 11-4| J: Kielan Woods| T: D Killahena & G McPherson| OR: 112

16/1

Better over hurdles than on the Flat but was struggling to find his level when last tired over timber. Not seen under either code since July and might just need a spin to put him right.

Form: 25669-5

The Groovy Hoovy³⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 11-3| J: L P Aspell| T: O Sherwood| OR: 111

6/1

Up 6lb after making a winning return at Southwell last month but won with a little in hand and may be open to a bit of progress; was rated 111 for his first start in a handicap so potentially on a fair mark. The betting can guide here.

Form: 9547-P1

Samson's Reach²⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 10-12| J: R T Dunne| T: R J Price| OR: 106

25/1

Gets this trip well is fit from the Flat; poor completion rate over hurdles but does have ability when things go his way. Place claims but risk attached.

Form: PPP1-36

Forecasts

Stylish Moment (3/1), Miss Mash (5/1), Pointed And Sharp (5/1), The Groovy Hoovy (6/1), The Drone (17/2), Paddys Runner (16/1), Chase End Charlie (20/1), Stockburn (20/1), Sinakar (20/1), Samson's Reach (25/1), Larch Hill (25/1), Oscar Sunset (33/1), Picture Painter (40/1), Shadow's Boy (40/1)

Possible there may be a good bit more to come from STYLISH MOMENT, who looks well treated from 1lb below his last outing and appeals for sporting punt in an open looking handicap. Miss Mash has a similar profile and, along with Pointed And Sharp looks worth a betting check at least. Any rain before the off would also help boost the place claims held by the likes of Sinakar and Samson's Reach, while The Groovy Hoovy is open to improvement and is yet another to monitor in the betting.