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Sunday 6 October 2019

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Watch On Racing TV Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 17:30 | Winning time: 5m 44.5s

Maison D'Or¹⁰⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 11-13| J: Billy Garritty⁽³⁾| T: Micky Hammond| OR: 101

10/1

Yet to win from seven starts over hurdles but ran his best race when third at Cartmel when last seen in June. This is tougher but some progress would see him place competitive.

Form: 852P/43

Definite Wisdom²⁸⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 11-13| J: Lorcan Murtagh| T: R Dobbin| OR: 101

12/1

Yet to score in four starts over hurdles but is at least showing some signs of progress. Still plenty more needed moving out of novice company on first run since December.

Form: 52/8647-

Viking Hoard¹⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 11-12| J: Theo Gillard⁽⁵⁾| T: R A Curran| OR: 100

33/1

Back on sole winning mark from Ireland last year but has totally lost his way since and shown nothing in three starts for current yard. Easy to overlook.

Form: 05-0000

Flaming Glory¹⁹²

Age: 5| Weight: 11-12| J: Ross Turner| T: K Scott| OR: 100

28/1

Placed in a couple of Irish PTP's but very well beaten in three starts over hurdles this year. Best watched on handicap debut following a break.

Form: 372068-

Norwegian Woods²⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 11-12| J: Charlie Price⁽⁶⁾| T: Tim Vaughan| OR: 100

5/2

Has run to a consistent standard in his last three of four overall starts over hurdles. Didn't quite see it out over further at Uttoxeter and this drop in distance should prove ideal. Rates a leading hope.

Form: 1/67-254

Satis House⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 11-9| J: Charlotte Jones⁽⁵⁾| T: S Corbett| OR: 97

50/1

Last two starts have been following very lengthy breaks and she's really struggled to show any signs of form both times. Huge improvement required.

Form: 22536/0-

Izzy's Champion^h,t¹⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 11-8| J: Blair Campbell⁽³⁾| T: Miss Lucinda V Russell| OR: 96

6/1

Six-race maiden over hurdles but ran his best race when third over 2m2f here last month. Needs to prove he needs this far but in a race lacking depth he has to be one to consider.

Form: 5359-73

Wild Sam^b³⁸

Age: 9| Weight: 11-7| J: Bruce Lynn⁽⁶⁾| T: I Jardine| OR: 95| BF

8/1

Failed to complete three times in a row but then finally off the mark at Market Rasen in August. Not quite as effective up to 2m4f last time and while he has every chance on form, the trip remains a query.

Form: 5-FUF14

Wind Of Hope⁵⁰⁷

Age: 10| Weight: 11-4| J: Joe Williamson⁽⁵⁾| T: A C Whillans| OR: 92| D

12/1

Ran up a series of consistent performances when last seen but this his first run since May 2018. Given a chance by the handicapper so the market is likely the best guide as to expectations.

Form: 8D48/65-

Elixer³⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 10-8| J: Charlie Hammond| T: F P Murtagh| OR: 82

20/1

Has failed to get anywhere near competitive in seven starts over hurdles and remains very hard to make any sort of case for.

Form: 86-P847

Skyhill^h1,t⁹⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 10-7| J: Harry Reed| T: Mrs A C Hamilton| OR: 81

13/2

Moderate form over hurdles borne out by the fact he has dropped 23lb in the ratings this year and first time hood needs to spark improvement.

Form: 50P5-55

Bertie Blake^p²⁰⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 10-3| J: Thomas Dowson⁽³⁾| T: P A Kirby| OR: 77| BF

6/1

Remains a 14-race maiden over hurdles despite continuing to be supported in the betting on all his recent starts. Capable in this company but if he's backed again, he's unlikely to offer any value.

Form: 423824-

Excalibur^p⁴⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 10-0| J: Emma Smith-Chaston⁽¹⁰⁾| T: Micky Hammond| OR: 74

12/1

In moderate form on the Flat this year and has really struggled over hurdles in seven starts previously. Easy to look elsewhere.

Form: 97/060P-

Non-Runners

Not The Chablis¹⁶⁴

Weight: 11-12| Age: 5

T: N W Alexander J: Mr C J Robertson

Diamond Rock¹²⁷

Weight: 11-1| Age: 8

T: A M Thomson J: Sam Coltherd

Cully Mac¹⁸

Weight: 10-0| Age: 8

T: A Wilson J: Danny McMenamin

Forecasts

Norwegian Woods (5/2), Bertie Blake (6/1), Izzy's Champion (6/1), Skyhill (13/2), Wild Sam (8/1), Maison D'Or (10/1), Excalibur (12/1), Wind Of Hope (12/1), Definite Wisdom (12/1), Cully Mac (14/1), Not The Chablis (16/1), Elixer (20/1), Diamond Rock (20/1), Flaming Glory (28/1), Viking Hoard (33/1), Satis House (50/1)

Bertie Blake continues to disappoint considering the money he attracts in the betting but on the bare form he's likely to be competitive in a race really lacking depth. NORWEGIAN WOODS is proving reliable and that is a worthy trait at this level, particularly back to a more suitable distance. Maison D'Or was better when last seen and may have more to offer following a break.