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Monday 25 March 2019

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Off time: 16:35 | Winning time: 3m 41.70s

Commanche Red⁷⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 11-12| J: Tom Cannon| T: C Gordon| OR: 127

6/1

Yet to win a handicap but still early days for the gelding and he ran well until tiring near the finish at Plumpton latest. The drop in trip may help here. One to bear in mind.

Form: 16-1573

Not So Sleepy²⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 11-10| J: J J Burke| T: H Morrison| OR: 125| CD

3/1

Made all to win over C&D last month, confirming the promise he showed on his belated hurdles debut the previous month. Likely there's more to come and has to be considered as a contender in this company.

Form: 41

Kimberley Point^h⁹⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-10| J: Wayne Hutchinson| T: A King| OR: 125

9/1

Consistent mare that has already proved profitable to follow. Been off since December but can go well after a break. One to monitor closely in the betting.

Form: 80-2112

Miranda¹⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 11-8| J: Harry Cobden| T: P F Nicholls| OR: 123| CD

6/4

A middle distance winner on the Flat in France and taken to hurdles with natural ability; won her first two starts in fine style, the latest over C&D. That form has taken a knock but this mare has done nothing wrong and she merits serious respect.

Form: 11

The Twisler^p³⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 11-7| J: T Scudamore| T: N P Mulholland| OR: 122| CD

11/2

Ran on well to score here on his penultimate start but didn't really fire from an 8lb higher mark last time. Dropped 2lb here but still has a bit to prove on face value.

Form: 168216

Cold Shoulder³³

Age: 5| Weight: 10-12| J: M G Nolan| T: Tim Vaughan| OR: 113

40/1

Won a couple of races for his former yard but yet to recapture his best for his current stable. Might also prefer more cut in the ground.

Form: 811687

Green Or Black^p,t¹⁷⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 10-12| J: R T Dunne| T: N P Mulholland| OR: 113

40/1

Form figures read well and improved since undergoing wind surgery to win last time out. Not been seen since October and might just strip fitter for this outing. The betting can guide.

Form: 622231

Ravenous²³

Age: 8| Weight: 10-2| J: S Bowen| T: L A Dace| OR: 103

12/1

Rated 82 at his best on the Flat but hurdles form so far has only been modest. However, there were encouraging signs at Newbury last time and gelding could be good value for a place in the frame if stepping things up a couple of notches here.

Form: 33P64/7

Non-Runners

Midnight Midge⁶

Weight: 10-5| Age: 5

T: R J Hodges J: Bryan Carver

Forecasts

Miranda (6/4), Not So Sleepy (3/1), The Twisler (11/2), Commanche Red (6/1), Kimberley Point (9/1), Midnight Midge (10/1), Ravenous (12/1), Green Or Black (40/1), Cold Shoulder (40/1)

The presence of Not So Sleepy virtually assures this will be run at a decent pace, which may well set things up nicely for the improving mare MIRANDA, who has answered every question asked of her so far and looks worth following for the time being. Kimberley Point and Commanche Red can make this an interesting race for the places.