12:45 Uttoxeter

Saturday 16 November 2019

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Jennings Cumberland Maiden Hurdle

Off time: 12:48 | Winning time: 5m 16.6s

Captain Blackpearl²⁹³

Age: 5| Weight: 11-0| J: C Gethings| T: T R George

11/4

Showed some promise in his sole start in a point-to-point at Dungarvan when he was second of 17 runners back in January. Makes his hurdles debut here under Rules where a big run can be expected.

Form: 2-

Craic Magic²⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 11-0| J: Matt Griffiths| T: Nicky Martin

5/1

Finished seventh of 10 runners at Ffos Las (2m) on his debut last month. Was travelling well on that opening start before weakening with 2f to go. Will need to show more this time around to be in the mix.

Form: 7

Debden Bank⁴⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 11-0| J: L P Aspell| T: M Keighley

9/1

Failed to impress in two bumper attempts. He then made his opening appearance over hurdles at Southwell (1m7½f) where he was fourth of nine runners. Stepping up in distance here. Others appeal more.

Form: 97-4

Eglantier²⁵⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 11-0| J: S Bowen| T: M Bradstock

9/4

Prevailed in a bumper on his sole start at Fontwell (2m1½f) back in March in what was a five runner field. Set for his first look at hurdles on the track here over this longer trip. One to think about as he aims to follow up.

Form: 1-

First Man¹²

Age: 4| Weight: 11-0| J: R T Dunne| T: O Greenall & J Guerriero

50/1

Has struggled in his two outings so far. He was pulled up at Carlisle (2m1f) on his debut, while last time out he could only finish 11th of 16 at Hereford (2m). Much more will be needed here so others are preferred.

Form: P0

Furius De Ciergues²³

Age: 4| Weight: 11-0| J: Ross Turner⁽⁵⁾| T: O Greenall & J Guerriero| OR: 115

25/1

A maiden after four runs. Made his debut in the UK at Ludlow (2m) on his latest appearance where he had just one horse behind him in an 11 runner field. Will have it all to do here on the evidence of what he has shown to date.

Form: 9570

Orrisdale²¹⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 11-0| J: Nick Scholfield| T: J & A O'Neill

7/2

Scored in a bumper at Bangor on just the second start of his career over the extended 2m trip. Finished that race strongly and was full of running at the end of the contest. Set for first taste of hurdles. One to consider.

Form: 61-

Tybielass²¹²

Age: 4| Weight: 10-7| J: James Nixon⁽⁵⁾| T: T H Weston

25/1

Has been well held on her four runs to date. She was eighth of 15 on her latest outing at Cheltenham (2m1f) back in April after going off at 100/1. Set for her first start for her new yard here. Needs to improve.

Form: 9748-

Non-Runners

Witness Protection¹⁹

Weight: 11-0| Age: 6

T: M Keighley J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Witness Protection (11/8), Eglantier (9/4), Captain Blackpearl (11/4), Orrisdale (7/2), Craic Magic (5/1), Debden Bank (9/1), Furius De Ciergues (25/1), Tybielass (25/1), First Man (50/1)

WITNESS PROTECTION showed a lot of promise on his hurdles debut at Ayr last time where he was second of 16 runners. He is stepping up in trip now which should help his chances further so take him to get off the mark under Rules. Orrisdale was impressive in his bumper success at Bangor last time out. He should be in contention at the finish once again here on his first run over hurdles, while Captain Blackpearl is worth including in your calculations on his Rules debut as he showed some promise on his sole point-to-point appearance.