14:45 Taunton

Thursday 13 December 2018

All12:3513:0513:3514:1014:4515:1515:50

Dave Criddle Travel & Thomas Cook Holidays Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 14:45 | Winning time: 4m 43.53s

Don't Ask³²

Age: 5| Weight: 12-1| J: Ben Hicks⁽¹⁰⁾| T: W Greatrex| OR: 127| CD

8/1

C&D winner in April but never managed to land a blow on his only subsequent start. Likely to be sharper for the run though and dangerous to overlook despite being 4lb higher than his win. Shortlisted.

Form: 31321-0

San Satiro³¹

Age: 7| Weight: 11-12| J: Harry Cobden| T: P F Nicholls| OR: 124

9/1

Registered three wins last season but soon lost his way and comes here with a lot to prove after a handful of poor displays.

Form: 111/P-U8

Asylo^p¹⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 11-12| J: Sam Twiston-Davies| T: Dr R D P Newland| OR: 124

5/1

Likes a bit of give underfoot but going the right way; as proven by a gutsy win at Uttoxeter last time out. Up 6lb and more on his plate but open to more progress and dangerous to underestimate.

Form: 4/691-71

Majestic Touch^h³⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 11-10| J: Sean Houlihan⁽⁵⁾| T: P Hobbs & J White| OR: 122

6/1

Having missed most of last season he returned from a long absence to win a Newton Abbot handicap in September. Best run since when second latest and now switches to fences with few miles on the clock.

Form: 2/1-1462

Full^p²⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 11-6| J: Philip Donovan⁽⁷⁾| T: N P Mulholland| OR: 118

33/1

Both previous wins were gained at Wincanton and returns to hurdles after a couple of unsuccessful spins over fences. A bit to prove from his current mark though.

Form: 88114U

Cogburn²²

Age: 6| Weight: 11-6| J: Wayne Hutchinson| T: A King| OR: 118

18/1

Unexposed in handicaps and feasible he's better than he's show up to press. Dropped 1lb since his last run but needs to be on his A-game to come out on top.

Form: 372/24-2

Bang On¹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 11-5| J: Matt Griffiths| T: J Scott| OR: 117| C

9/2

Course winner last time out - always in command and held on well when pressed near the finish. The step up in trip ought to suit and the gelding looks set to make a big impression on this, his handicap debut

Form: 225-41

Smart Boy²²

Age: 7| Weight: 11-4| J: Nick Scholfield| T: Jack Barber| OR: 116| CD

12/1

C&D winner from a 6lb lower mark in March but ran no sort of race last time. Big chance if that run is forgiven though. The betting can guide here.

Form: 2321-5P

Supakalanistic⁴⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 11-2| J: Jordan Nailor⁽⁷⁾| T: N & W Twiston-Davies| OR: 114| BF

12/1

A disappointing favourite when second of three at Wetherby last time out but may have been in need of the run, as he's been off for six months. Just 3lb above his winning mark at Southwell in February. Place claims.

Form: 61P-752

That's A Given³⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 11-1| J: M G Nolan| T: P Hobbs & J White| OR: 113| BF

10/1

Won a bumper at Huntingdon on debut but not yet covered himself in glory over hurdles. hails from a top yard but still has bit to prove just now.

Form: 10-34

Percy Street¹⁷⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 11-0| J: David Noonan| T: D Pipe| OR: 112| C

12/1

Has won at this course but not seen out since representing his current yard in a stayers race at Royal Ascot; may need the outing.

Form: 64804-3

Khanisari¹⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 10-13| J: Conor Ring⁽³⁾| T: Evan Williams| OR: 111

40/1

Steadily getting the hang of things and handed a workable mark for his debut in a handicap. Needs to step things up a couple of notches but looks one for the future whatever happens.

Form: 2043

Here's Herbie^t¹⁴

Age: 10| Weight: 10-13| J: Harry Bannister| T: Mrs S Gardner| OR: 111| CD

14/1

Likes this course but has been struggling to make an impact this season. Others more convincing just at present.

Form: 42-36U8

Forecasts

Bang On (9/2), Asylo (5/1), Majestic Touch (6/1), Don't Ask (8/1), San Satiro (9/1), That's A Given (10/1), Percy Street (12/1), Supakalanistic (12/1), Smart Boy (12/1), Here's Herbie (14/1), Cogburn (18/1), Full (33/1), Khanisari (40/1)

A chance is taken that BANG ON can take this step up in trip in his stride and add to his course win from last time out. Asylo is also on the upgrade and has to be feared as a big threat, while Don't Ask and Supakalntastic are others that can make an impact in a race like this.