14:45 Hereford

Monday 19 November 2018

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attheraces.com Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 14:45 | Winning time: 3m 56.60s

William H Bonney¹⁹¹

Age: 7| Weight: 11-12| J: Wayne Hutchinson| T: A King| OR: 125| D

11/8

Useful hurdler whose wins have all been on soft ground. Lost his way a bit since last success in January 2017, but faced some stiff tasks. Drops in grade here and that should see him get much more competitive.

Form: 65680-0

Zoffany Bay¹⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 11-9| J: Adam Wedge| T: A Stronge| OR: 122| D

6/1

Turned a promising debut over hurdles into an easy win on his second attempt, that coming in a Plumpton maiden (good) recently. Handicapper looks to have taken a dim view of that, but unexposed and clearly not one to rule out.

Form: 21

Mon Eldorado^t²²²

Age: 6| Weight: 11-3| J: James Bowen| T: P & M Bowen| OR: 116

14/1

Has shown promise a couple of times over hurdles, including when falling heavily on his stable debut in April. On a fair mark for this handicap intro. Market check.

Form: 63/639F-

Lord Marmaduke²⁵⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 10-12| J: R P McLernon| T: P R Webber| OR: 111WS

25/1

Posted a couple of promising efforts over hurdles on soft last winter, but last on his handicap debut in March. Since had wind surgery and dropped 5lb. Bit to prove.

Form: 6348-

Admiral's Sunset¹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 10-12| J: David Bass| T: D Weston| OR: 111| CD

10/1

Showed improved form when winning a 0-120 mares' handicap hurdle over C&D (good to firm) last time, for which she has gone up just 1lb. This is tougher, but she is entitled to consideration.

Form: 54351

Cougar Kid⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 10-12| J: Miss Brodie Hampson⁽⁵⁾| T: J G M O'Shea| OR: 111| C| D

7/2

Dual winner over over 2m3½f, including on good. 6lb higher than the more recent of those in January. Beaten just 1¾L over C&D from this mark on recent reappearance. Can go close.

Form: 145-523

Falcon Sun^b1,t²⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 10-11| J: Harry Skelton| T: D Skelton| OR: 110

16/1

Best form so far has been on soft/heavy ground. Well held on his return in a decent maiden hurdle at Cheltenham. Returns to handicapping 7lb lower than previous try, with new headgear on. Should be much more competitive.

Form: 2346-9

American Craftsman²⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 10-11| J: Mr Jason Dixon⁽¹⁰⁾| T: Henry Oliver| OR: 110| D

16/1

Won a Wetherby juvenile hurdle (2m, good) last year and was placed in Listed company next time. Yet to get competitive in handicaps, but a 5lb drop and a 10lb claimer up could rewrite that stat here.

Form: 1348-75

Ex S'elance^p1⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 10-6| J: Alain Cawley| T: Micky Hammond| OR: 105

40/1

Won over hurdles in France (soft). Well held in all three starts for this trainer. Drops 5lb here with cheepieces now fitted, but others make more appeal.

Form: 1-41766

Nabhan^p,t³⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 10-6| J: Jordan Williams⁽⁷⁾| T: B J Llewellyn| OR: 105| D

16/1

Exposed handicapper who is 1-19 over hurdles. Not ruled out of the frame is back to some of his from from the summer, but below that level in recent starts.

Form: 2U3237

Hazamar^t¹⁷⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 10-6| J: P J Brennan| T: Mrs S Leech| OR: 105| D

20/1

Sole win came on good ground at Ludlow (2m) last year, but has lost his way since. Can only watch.

Form: P/66F-F7

Forecasts

William H Bonney (11/8), Cougar Kid (7/2), Zoffany Bay (6/1), Admiral's Sunset (10/1), Mon Eldorado (14/1), American Craftsman (16/1), Falcon Sun (16/1), Nabhan (16/1), Hazamar (20/1), Lord Marmaduke (25/1), Ex S'elance (40/1)

An open look to this, but WILLIAM H BONNEY should appreciate this drop in class and can take advantage. Although at his best on slower ground, he should still have a touch too much class. Mon Eldorado is interesting on his handicap debut, while others who could be involved are Zoffany Bay, Admiral's Sunset, Cougar Kid, American Craftsman and Falcon Sun.