15:50 Warwick

Monday 23 September 2019

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Over 40 Free Racing TV Club Days Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 15:54 | Winning time: 4m 51.10s

Dounyapour^p,t¹⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 11-12| J: Sam Twiston-Davies| T: Dr R D P Newland| OR: 119

6/1

Has been successful on two of his three hurdles starts, with his latest victory coming at Sedgefield (2m4f) in just a two runner field. Makes his handicap debut here over hurdles where he has a great chance of another win.

Form: 511

Hillary John²⁷¹

Age: 8| Weight: 11-11| J: G Sheehan| T: S Curran| OR: 118

25/1

Lightly-raced gelding who has had just the three runs. He broke his maiden on his opening start under Rules at Downpatrick (2m3f) but his two outings since then have been disappointing. Needs to bounce back.

Form: P4/117P-

Skeaping^p¹³

Age: 6| Weight: 11-8| J: Tabitha Worsley⁽⁵⁾| T: P W Middleton| OR: 115

20/1

Has won over hurdles twice this year. His form has been mixed since switching yards in August though. He was third of eight last time at Worcester (2m). Is stepping up in trip here so best to watch for now.

Form: 4133F3

Royal Ruby³³³

Age: 7| Weight: 11-7| J: J McGrath| T: N J Henderson| OR: 114| BF

3/1

Scored for the first time two starts back at Bangor (2m3½f) in an eight runner contest. He was unable to follow it up last time as he was third of nine at Southwell (2m4½f). Remains off the same mark. Can't discount.

Form: 733513-

Minella Mojo^p¹⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 11-5| J: David Noonan| T: C J Down| OR: 112

8/1

Broke his maiden last time at Uttoxeter (2m4f) in an eight runner contest, scoring by 2¾L after making all of the running. Has been raised to a 5lb higher mark but he should still be on your shortlist here.

Form: 4P3431

Working Class²⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 11-5| J: Harrison Beswick⁽⁵⁾| T: O Sherwood| OR: 112

4/1

Recorded his second success over hurdles last time at Fontwell (2m3f) in what was his return to action following a wind-op. He has gone up 3lb in the weights for that victory and is now up in trip. One to consider.

Form: 3742-41

Misty Bloom¹⁵⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 11-5| J: Adam Wedge| T: Miss E C Lavelle| OR: 112| BF

13/2

Recorded back-to-back wins last November but since then the best she has been able to do is finish in the frame, including on her latest start at Haydock (2m3f) when she was second of 14. Remains off the same mark so has to be considered.

Form: 113242-

Mead Vale¹²

Age: 6| Weight: 11-5| J: Kieren Buckley⁽⁷⁾| T: N J Hawke| OR: 112

11/1

His sole success came at Taunton (2m½f) last November. His form since then has been mixed but he has yet to add to his tally. He was brought down on his latest run at Uttoxeter (2m7½f). Has to improve to be in the mix.

Form: 432-67B

Bolton Boy¹⁵⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 11-2| J: Alan Johns| T: Tim Vaughan| OR: 109

9/1

Won on his third career appearance at Sedgefield (2m4f) in a five runner field. Has struggled in his three starts this year, including his latest in handicap company at Bangor (2m7f) where he was fourth of seven. Needs to produce more.

Form: 5715F4-

Blue N Yellow³²

Age: 6| Weight: 10-9| J: J J Burke| T: T R George| OR: 102| BF

9/1

Prevailed for the first time at Exeter (2m2½f) back in May. Has not been able to add to that in four attempts since then. He was fifth of 10 last time at Stratford (2m2½f). Is capable of being competitive off this mark.

Form: 3-13835

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Non-Runners

Eclair Des Sablons¹⁶⁵

Weight: 11-8| Age: 5

T: Katy Price J: Benjamin Poste

Sleepy Haven³⁷

Weight: 11-6| Age: 9

T: J Candlish J: B S Hughes

Forecasts

Royal Ruby (3/1), Working Class (4/1), Dounyapour (6/1), Misty Bloom (13/2), Minella Mojo (8/1), Blue N Yellow (9/1), Bolton Boy (9/1), Mead Vale (11/1), Eclair Des Sablons (12/1), Sleepy Haven (16/1), Skeaping (20/1), Hillary John (25/1)

DOUNYAPUR is on a hat-trick bid here and he can continue his hot form over hurdles on his handicap debut by coming out on top off this mark with looks very workable for him. Working Class was much better on his opening start since having wind surgery and should be in the mix at the finish once again over this slightly longer trip, while Minella Mojo is likely to make the running and may not be passed by too many of his rivals.