16:35 Market Rasen

Saturday 28 September 2019

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Fab Golden Fleece Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 16:38 | Winning time: 4m 46.90s

Paris Protocol^v1³¹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-12| J: Henry Brooke| T: M Walford| OR: 100

14/1

A winner on the Flat but yet to prevail over hurdles in four attempts. He was fifth of eight on his last attempt over obstacles at Sedgefield (2m1f). Has been eased 4lb and has a visor on for the first time. Others are preferred.

Form: 048/5-

Olympic Odyssey^b,t1⁴⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 11-11| J: S Bowen| T: H Fry| OR: 100

8/1

Featured three times last season over hurdles without success. Was on the Flat on his latest start where he came home sixth of nine at Nottingham (1m6f). On his handicap debut over hurdles here so expect a better performance.

Form: 848-

Scottsdale³⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 11-9| J: G Sheehan| T: P Winks| OR: 97| C| D

4/1

Was a winner over hurdles for the first time on his latest outing at Stratford (2m2½f) where he made all on his handicap debut. Has gone up 8lb for that success. Open to improvement so he is one to consider.

Form: 11/4451

Richard Strauss^p²³

Age: 5| Weight: 11-7| J: A Nicol| T: P A Kirby| OR: 95

10/1

Has gone close on a couple of occasions this year to his second win over hurdles. He could only finish fourth of 17 last time at Sedgefield (2m4f) though. Is now down 2lb in the weights. Needs to improve on recent form.

Form: 163-224

Ex S'elance¹⁷⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 11-4| J: Alain Cawley| T: Micky Hammond| OR: 92

8/1

Scored over hurdles for the second time in his career last time at Newcastle (2m4½f), his first success in the UK since moving from France. Has been raised 7lb for that last win. One to think about.

Form: 679601-

Oceanus^p⁶⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 11-4| J: C O'Farrell| T: Mrs Dianne Sayer| OR: 92

18/1

Is 0-5 over hurdles but he has won twice on the Flat. He was seventh of 10 runners on his latest appearance over hurdles at Perth (2m), finishing 24L off the winner. Will need to produce much more to be in the mix here.

Form: 3/5-637

Emily Webb²⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 11-2| J: Harry Bannister| T: A M Hales| OR: 91

14/1

Remains a maiden after eight starts. Her latest attempt came at Southwell (2m4½f) where she finished fifth of 10. She has been eased 3lb to a new low career mark and is down in trip. One to watch.

Form: 664-565

Lochinver^h,t²⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 11-2| J: Aidan Coleman| T: C E Longsdon| OR: 90

16/1

A point-to-point winner but yet to score under Rules. His form this season has not improved. He was pulled up last time at Southwell (1m7½f). Goes down 5lb in the weights and a tongue-tie is on for the first time but others appeal more.

Form: 4090-7P

Baby Ted⁴⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 11-2| J: Jordan Nailor⁽⁷⁾| T: N & W Twiston-Davies| OR: 90

10/1

Still looking for his first win after eight runs. He has been unable to have an impact in handicap company on his last two appearances, including latest when he was 10th of 18 at Worcester (2m). Hard to fancy.

Form: 5/5U-590

Jetstream^t¹⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 11-0| J: Thomas Bellamy| T: D J Jeffreys| OR: 89

14/1

Produced his best performance to date over hurdles last time when he was third of 12 at Uttoxeter (2m), coming home 2½L away. He remains off the same mark here which puts him in with a good chance.

Form: U8-73

Wise Coco^p¹⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 10-13| J: Danny McMenamin⁽⁵⁾| T: A C Whillans| OR: 87

8/1

Broke her maiden over hurdles last time at Perth (2m), prevailing by 5L in an impressive performance, justifying going off as the 2/1 favourite. She has been raised 8lb in the weights but she is still a leading contender.

Form: 367241

Sin Sin^p,h²⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 10-11| J: David Noonan| T: N J Hawke| OR: 85

10/1

Is still a maiden after 23 starts. She has gone close on a couple of occasions this year though. Her form recently has gone backwards, including when she was sixth of 11 at Worcester (2m7f). Drops back down in trip. Others are preferred.

Form: 225446

Helf^t,v1³⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 10-9| J: Ross Turner⁽⁵⁾| T: O Greenall & J Guerriero| OR: 83| CD

20/1

His sole success came at this track over hurdles when he prevailed in a 2m2½f handicap contest. He was disappointing last time at Sedgefield (2m4f) as he was last of seven runners. Visor is on for the first time. Will need to improve.

Form: 08156-7

Velvet Voice^t1¹⁰⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 10-6| J: C Gethings| T: S Edmunds| OR: 80WS

6/1

Has not looked like breaking her maiden recently. She was eighth of 10 runners last time at Fontwell (2m5½f). Has had wind surgery since, will wear a tongue-tie for the first time and he is making his opening run for her new yard. Hardy to fancy.

Form: PP55-8

Stripe Of Honour²⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 10-0| J: James Best| T: A Day| OR: 70

50/1

Lightly-raced gelding who is still a maiden. Has yet to come close to scoring. He was sixth of 10 on his latest outing at Southwell (2m4f). Down 5lb but he has to produce much more here.

Form: P9/90P-6

Early Boy^e/s,h1¹⁶⁶

Age: 8| Weight: 10-0| J: Jamie Bargary| T: A Crook| OR: 64

66/1

Has yet to come close to his first win after 19 appearances. He was pulled up last time at Hexham (1m7½f). Down 3lb and will have a hood on for the first time but it is hard to make a case for him.

Form: 424P6P-

Forecasts

Scottsdale (4/1), Velvet Voice (6/1), Wise Coco (8/1), Olympic Odyssey (8/1), Ex S'elance (8/1), Sin Sin (10/1), Baby Ted (10/1), Richard Strauss (10/1), Paris Protocol (14/1), Emily Webb (14/1), Jetstream (14/1), Lochinver (16/1), Oceanus (18/1), Helf (20/1), Stripe Of Honour (50/1), Early Boy (66/1)

WISE COCO scored for the first time over hurdles last time at Perth and she can have more success here to defy her 8lb rise in the weights. Scottsdale was much better on his handicap debut last time where he made all at Stratford. He is unlikely to be passed by many rivals here, while Olympic Odysseyhas to be respected on his opening handicap start over hurdles which should see him finish in the frame.