15:25 Huntingdon

Thursday 21 February 2019

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Off time: 15:25 | Winning time: 3m 49.50s

Knight Destroyer¹⁰⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 12-0| J: Jonjo O'Neill Jr.⁽⁵⁾| T: J & A O'Neill| OR: 117| D

10/1

Highly tried since an impressive debut success when beating Falcon Sun by 28. His jumping can let him down, but eased in grade and down the weights having finished lame last time.

Form: 23F5-65

Thounder³⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 12-0| J: N F Houlihan⁽¹⁰⁾| T: G & J Moore| OR: 117| CD

5/2

Beaten by Falcon Sun last time and a line through that rival suggests he has work to do with Knight Destroyer. Nevertheless it was his best performance in a while and he has conditions to suit

Form: 114-PU2

First Quest⁴⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 12-0| J: M Goldstein| T: J R Boyle| OR: 117| D

13/2

Rated mid-70s on the Flat and has made his mark since going handicapping over hurdles. Drier ground in his favour but an 8lb rise makes this a tough test.

Form: 586-141

Endless Credit²²¹

Age: 9| Weight: 11-11| J: Mr Aiden Blakemore⁽⁷⁾| T: L Egerton| OR: 114| D

50/1

4-16 under NH rules and potentially well-handicapped judged on his chase form. May need this stable debut having been absent since July.

Form: P1/4-16P

The Vollan⁵⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 11-7| J: J J Burke| T: C E Longsdon| OR: 110

16/1

Has returned a couple of respectable efforts in novices' company on his last two starts. Handicapper has taken no chances but he does look interesting.

Form: 8865

Celtic Joy²⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 11-6| J: Aidan Coleman| T: Miss E C Lavelle| OR: 109

9/2

Travelled well last time but could not match the first two in the latter stages. Of interest now handicapping off a fair mark.

Form: 56-553

The Knot Is Tied⁴⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 11-3| J: Bryony Le Clerc| T: N B King| OR: 115| BF| D

5/1

Winning stayer on the Flat (rated 74) who has shaped well in both starts over timber. Bumped into a decent sort last time when full use was made of his stamina. Wants further but another positive ride could see him hard to peg back.

Form: 32

Texan Nomad^h⁴⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 11-2| J: Lorcan Williams⁽⁵⁾| T: R Harris| OR: 105

10/1

Scored at Wincanton over this trip (good) two starts ago, when 7lb lower. Still hadn't really been asked a question when falling three out last time, and could still be more to come.

Form: 45491F

Dyliev^h³¹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-2| J: S Bowen| T: Mrs Caroline Bailey| OR: 105| BF| D

8/1

Given a patient ride when scoring at Warwick with something to spare. Jumped poorly when beaten last time and possible she also hit the front too soon.

Form: 848212

Looks Frozen⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 11-2| J: Sam Twiston-Davies| T: N P Mulholland| OR: 105

40/1

Of some interest on his bumper form but his more recent achievements are less encouraging. Never a factor here on Sunday and others are more appealing.

Form: 27-6606

Oriental Flame^h³⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 11-0| J: Harry Bannister| T: C J Mann| OR: 103

14/1

Dropped in class and supported last time when third at Fontwell. On a fair mark but her jumping requires improvement.

Form: 437-563

Non-Runners

Cilaos Glace⁵⁷

Weight: 11-12| Age: 6

T: O Sherwood J: L P Aspell

The Major General³⁷

Weight: 11-7| Age: 6

T: J & A O'Neill J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Thounder (5/2), Celtic Joy (9/2), The Knot Is Tied (5/1), First Quest (13/2), Dyliev (8/1), Texan Nomad (10/1), Knight Destroyer (10/1), Cilaos Glace (12/1), Oriental Flame (14/1), The Major General (14/1), The Vollan (16/1), Looks Frozen (40/1), Endless Credit (50/1)

Jonjo O'Neill holds a strong hand with Knight Destroyer and The Major General appealing off their current marks and in this company should the market signals be positive. Texan Nomad, First Quest and Dyliev are in form but all look exposed. In contrast THE KNOT IS TIED has only had the two runs over hurdles. His form on the level suggests he wants further but it also indicates he is on a decent mark here should plenty of use be made of him. Celtic Joy, Oriental Flame and The Vollan are others to consider.