James Todd & Co Ltd Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 17:15 | Winning time: 6m 49.40s

Dadsintrouble⁵²⁶

Age: 9| Weight: 11-9| J: R Johnson| T: Tim Vaughan| OR: 127

3/1

Had some smart form before in 2017 which saw him score twice over hurdles at Haydock, Has not been seen since finishing a long way down the field at Punchestown (3m) in April 2018. Capable off this mark on his return to action.

Form: F4U500/

Bally Longford^t³³

Age: 11| Weight: 11-6| J: H Cobden| T: C L Tizzard| OR: 124

2/1

Has been successful twice this year over fences at Ffos Las over 3m. Has performed modestly well on his last start starts over hurdles at Worcester (2m4f). Has gone down 2lb in the weights which puts him in with a good chance.

Form: 211523

Ramore Will¹⁴⁵

Age: 8| Weight: 10-12| J: Tom Cannon| T: C Gordon| OR: 116| C

13/2

Scored for the fourth time over hurdles on his latest start at Plumpton (2m4½f). Is taking a big step up in trip here which should suit as he does very little once he hits the front. Off a 6lb higher mark now. Leading contender.

Form: U11/55-1

Tea Time Fred^p¹⁸

Age: 10| Weight: 10-11| J: Lucy Gardner| T: Mrs S Gardner| OR: 115| D

13/8

On a hat-trick bid here following two victories at Worcester over 2m7f. Has been raised 8lb for his latest win and is stepping up in distance where he has run well before around this trip. One to consider.

Form: 55-6611

Non-Runners

Graceful Legend¹⁶⁹

Weight: 11-12| Age: 8

T: B I Case J: L P Aspell

Forecasts

Tea Time Fred (13/8), Bally Longford (2/1), Dadsintrouble (3/1), Ramore Will (13/2), Graceful Legend (7/1)

RAMORE HILL was given a patient ride last time at Plumpton where he got up in the closing stages for his latest success. He is now stepping up in distance where he can improve his record as he shapes like this trip will suit him. Tea Time Fred is in great form at the moment following back-to-back wins at Worcester. He may need more from this latest mark but expect to see him in contention at the finish, while Dadsintrouble cannot be ignored despite this being his first run back following a long absence so expect to see him in the frame.