15:30 Fakenham
Wednesday 1 January 2020
All12:0512:3513:1013:4514:2014:5515:30
Happy New Year Maiden Hurdle (Div 2)
- 4YO plus  |  Class 4  |  2m 3y  |  Good to Soft (Soft in places)  |  9 Runners  |  Turf  |   Weighed In
- Off time: 15:30Â Â |Â Â Winning time: 4m 15.66s
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Showed some encouraging signs in bumpers but was unsuccessful in four attempts. He made his hurdles debut at Ludlow (2m5f) last time where he was pulled up two out. Needs to improve.
Won just once on the Flat in eight outings. He appeared for the first time over hurdles at Haydock (2m7f) where he failed to finish as he was pulled up before three out. Much more will be needed this time.
Kapgarde gelding who is a half-brother to Mukonzi Has and Milita Has, both of which were fairly useful over hurdles. Interesting newcomer who should be on your shortlist if there is market support behind him.
Has not performed badly on his two starts over hurdles to date. He was fourth of 10 on his latest effort at Huntigndon (2m) where he wasn't fluent over a couple of hurdles. Remains open to improvement. Worth consideration.
Was second in a couple of bumpers, including on his debut when he was denied by just a head at Huntingdon (1m5½f). Has been a long way down the field on his starts over hurdles, including latest at Huntingdon (2m). Needs to improve.
His only appearance so far came in a bumper at Perth (2m) in September 2018, finishing second of seven. Set for his hurdles debut here where he may be able to build upon that run. One to consider.
Finished seventh of 13 in a bumper on the AW at Lingfield (2m) back in November where she was outpaced with 3f to go after going off at 16/1. Set for her first start over hurdles now. Best to watch.
Is a maiden after six runs on the track. She made her hurdles debut at Huntigndon (2m) last time out where she finished sixth of 16 as a 50/1 shot. Will need to produce more to be in the mix here.
Has had five appearances over hurdles in France. He has finished second on a couple of occasions. This will be his first run in the UK since switching yards. Leading contender given the experience he has.
Forecasts
Imperil (15/8), Takeit Easy (9/4), Sorbet (11/2), Ask Henry (7/1), Milreu Has (8/1), Flintrock (20/1), Whenitcomestoit (22/1), China Flower (33/1), Volunteer (40/1)
This looks a great opportunity for IMPERIL to get off the mark at the first attempt in the UK. His experience in France where he has hit the frame on a couple of outings in juveniles will prove useful. Whenitcomestoit ran really well on his sole start in a bumper on Perth and he can follow that up with another strong performance on his hurdles debut, while Takeit Easy should improve on his two runs over hurdles to fill the placings.
- Imperil
- Whenitcomestoit
- Takeit Easy
Prize Money
1st: £5,198.002nd: £1,526.003rd: £763.004th: £382.00
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