16:55 Warwick

Monday 23 September 2019

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Free Entry With Racing TV Club Days Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 17:01 | Winning time: 6m 21.30s

Dr Time^p1³⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 11-12| J: Benjamin Poste| T: T Symonds| OR: 100

16/1

Remains a maiden after six starts. He was fourth of six last time in his opening appearance over fences at Southwell (3m). Returns to hurdles here where he is up in trip. Wears cheekpieces fore the first time. Needs to prove his stamina.

Form: 737-884

Western Sunrise^t⁴⁰

Age: 10| Weight: 11-8| J: Aidan Coleman| T: J Farrelly| OR: 96| D

7/2

Has won twice over hurdles with her last win coming back in September 2018. Has taken a step backwards this year though with her form. Could only finish sixth of nine last time at Worcester (2m7f). Has to improve on what she has shown recently.

Form: 6-68376

Definately Vinnie³²

Age: 9| Weight: 11-5| J: Lorcan Williams⁽³⁾| T: Miss Jane Mathias| OR: 93| D

7/1

His sole success came all the way back in November 2017. Has been a long way down the field in his two starts this year, with his latest effort coming at Stratford (3m3½f) where he was eighth of 13. Others are preferred.

Form: 5-22658

Watching Brief¹⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-4| J: C Brace⁽⁵⁾| T: Christian Williams| OR: 92

9/2

Still looking for his first win after 18 outings. He switched yards back in July and since then his form has not improved. He was sixth of 13 last time at Uttoxeter (2m7½). Stepping up in trip here. Needs to improve.

Form: 435996

Jonnigraig^h²²

Age: 6| Weight: 11-1| J: Harry Teal⁽⁵⁾| T: R A Teal| OR: 89

6/1

Produced his best run yet over hurdles last time at Worcester (2m7f) when he was second of six runners on his first start back since wind surgery. Remains off the same mark but is up in distance now. One for the shortlist.

Form: 840-852

Whats Your Beef^t¹⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 10-12| J: James Nixon⁽⁵⁾| T: T Symonds| OR: 86

33/1

Is still a maiden after 12 career starts. Returned to hurdles last time at Southwell (2m4½f) on her first run for her new yard where she was pulled-up three out. Big step up in trip here. Needs to prove her stamina.

Form: 9P5P-8P

Vif Argent^h,t¹⁹

Age: 10| Weight: 10-8| J: Lee Edwards| T: Dave Roberts| OR: 82

9/1

Was third of 13 at Worcester (2m7f) on his last appearance over hurdles. Has featured over fences twice since then where he has been disappointing on both occasions. Down 2lb here. Can't discount.

Form: 033-3U4

Luck Of The Legion²²

Age: 6| Weight: 10-7| J: Mr Tommie M O'Brien⁽⁵⁾| T: T Lacey| OR: 81

5/1

Lightly-raced mare who is still a maiden after six races. She was fourth of 11 on her latest bid at Uttoxeter (2m7f). Stepping up in trip now which might help her chances of gaining her opening success. One to consider.

Form: 09/9544

The Lion Man^p³²⁸

Age: 9| Weight: 10-2| J: Ceris Biddle⁽¹⁰⁾| T: R Dickin| OR: 76

33/1

Scored at Southwell (3m) back in May. Has been unable to follow that up since then. Has failed to finish on his last two starts, including latest at Bangor (2m7f) where he was pulled up. Needs to improve.

Form: 217PUP-

Mount Vesuvius^t³²

Age: 11| Weight: 10-2| J: P J Brennan| T: P Henderson| OR: 76

25/1

His last win came at Plumpton (2m4½f) last October. Has struggled in his three starts this year. His most recent appearance came at Fontwell (2m5½f) where he was fourth of five. Hard to fancy on recent form.

Form: 197-504

Okmyway^p²²

Age: 6| Weight: 10-0| J: L Treadwell| T: H J Evans| OR: 67

66/1

Has had 11 attempts to get off the mark without success. She failed to finish in her last three starts. She unseated her rider on her last outing at Worcester (2m7f) after going off at 40/1. Needs to produce more.

Form: 850P-PU

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Non-Runners

Simply Lucky¹⁹

Weight: 10-7| Age: 10

T: M E Sowersby J: Danny McMenamin

Forecasts

Simply Lucky (5/2), Western Sunrise (7/2), Watching Brief (9/2), Luck Of The Legion (5/1), Jonnigraig (6/1), Definately Vinnie (7/1), Vif Argent (9/1), Dr Time (16/1), Mount Vesuvius (25/1), Whats Your Beef (33/1), The Lion Man (33/1), Okmyway (66/1)

SIMPLY LUCKY went close to success last time at Uttoxeter where he finished second. He can go one place better this time over this longer trip. He has gone up 3lb in the weights, however, he has won off a mark higher than this so that should not be a problem for him. Luck Of The Legion has shaped liked she has needed further in her starts so far so expect an improved performance at this distance, while Jonnigraig can build upon his best performance to date on his latest appearance at Worcester.