15:35 Hereford

Tuesday 15 October 2019

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Keltruck Scania Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 15:36 | Winning time: 6m 22.22s

Morraman³⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 11-11| J: Abbie McCain⁽⁵⁾| T: D McCain Jnr| OR: 126

7/1

Consistent sort who has already taken the runner-up slot three times this year having won twice under today's rider last season. This looks his grade and it won't be a surprise to see him run well again although the handicapper may be in control.

Form: 41-2252

Beneagles^v²⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 11-8| J: Alexander Thorne⁽⁷⁾| T: A King| OR: 123

3/1

Last win over hurdles came off a 3lb higher mark but he's not looked in love with the game of late going in snatches last time at Worcester. That's looked typical of his recent outings and it may well be he's not the most straightforward/reliable.

Form: 21F-853

Strong Resemblance^p²²⁰

Age: 8| Weight: 11-5| J: Henry Brooke| T: O Greenall & J Guerriero| OR: 120

20/1

Did well for this yard last season after they acquired him from James Moffatt winning three hurdles and a chase with him off much lower marks. Found life somewhat tougher off higher marks; will need another career-best to play a part in this.

Form: 121135-

That's A Given^p³⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 11-5| J: R Johnson| T: P Hobbs & J White| OR: 120

15/8

Upped in trip again having shown the benefit of a reappearance run when equipped with first-time cheekpieces at Fontwell last time (2m3f). Winner off a 4lb lower mark in April; looks one to keep on the right side of now; will be suited by this trip.

Form: 4216-52

Glanvilles Guest²³

Age: 7| Weight: 11-4| J: Nick Scholfield| T: Kieran Burke| OR: 119

16/1

Apart from one blip she's held her form well for this yard having won twice albeit in a lesser grade than she faces today. No problem with the trip but this mark/grade may just find her out; made little impression in a 0-135 last time.

Form: 7-1P213

Gardiners Hill^t²¹

Age: 9| Weight: 11-0| J: James Bowen| T: D A Rees| OR: 115| BF| CD

9/2

Consistent/versatile sort who has wins over hurdles and fences to his name at this venue including one over this very C&D. Now back over hurdles after winning on his last attempt over the smaller obstacles (lesser grade); better chaser than hurdler.

Form: 126313

Pontresina³⁵²

Age: 6| Weight: 11-0| J: J J Burke| T: O Sherwood| OR: 115| BF

9/1

Handicap newcomer who has some reasonable hurdling form to his name whilst qualifying for a mark. Been off a fair while for such a test though and has been a beaten favourite the last twice he was seen; unexposed but support needed to add confidence.

Form: 9P3/322-

Non-Runners

Sir Will¹⁹⁸

Weight: 11-12| Age: 8

T: Kerry Lee J: R Patrick

Forecasts

That's A Given (15/8), Beneagles (3/1), Gardiners Hill (9/2), Morraman (7/1), Sir Will (8/1), Pontresina (9/1), Glanvilles Guest (16/1), Strong Resemblance (20/1)

The versatile and likeable Gardiners Hill is worthy of respect around one of his favoured venues but there remains a though that he’s a better hurdler than chaser and may just struggle in this grade over timber. Handicap newcomer Pontresina may well improve for a switch to this sphere but does encounter some race-fit types and this outing may well be needed. The consistent Morraman has to be considered but he has already been beaten off marks like this. THAT'S A GIVEN did well to finish second to a useful type at Fontwell last time and given this longer trip and a stronger gallop to aim at should go one better. Sir Will is interesting on his old form and any support should be noted.