14:30 Plumpton
Monday 27 January 2020
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Actiph Water Novices' Hurdle
- 4YO plus | Class 4 | 2m 4f 114y | Heavy | 4 Runners | Turf | Weighed In
- Off time: 14:30 | Winning time: 5m 31.90s
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Comfortably clear of his rivals on ratings, and had Moroder in behind when scoring over C&D last time out. That was a much improved effort after he was turned over at 1/3f on his penultimate start. Likely to follow-up.
Without doubt the outsider of the field given how little ability he has shown in his career, suffering heavy defeats on both starts to date. Likely to be more competitive when entering the handicap ranks, but is best watched until then.
Comfortably held by Cat Tiger after he finished just over 17-lengths behind that rival over C&D earlier this month. Ratings may suggest he is booked for third, but he has shown enough ability to suggest he won't be well-beaten.
Shock loser when sent off at short-odds (4/9f) at Lingfield (2m; heavy) only to finish second. Smart form in defeat earlier this season would make him a key player. Step up in trip looks the right move but form of his yard is a big worry.
Forecasts
Cat Tiger (8/13), Young Lieutenant (9/4), Moroder (11/2), Jamboulet (100/1)
After his recent odds-on reverse Young Lieutenant must bounce back as he steps up to 2m4f for the first time. His yard are going through a dry spell (0-13 in the past 14 days), but he receives weight and finished behind some smart sorts starts prior to his recent disappointment. CAT TIGER has less to prove though and is a confident selection after winning over this C&D when last seen. This is a slightly stronger contest on paper, but even the form of his win at Exeter earlier in the season would make him tough to beat. Moroder is held by the selection after their recent meeting, and should be again even though he is receiving slightly more weight this time round.
- Cat Tiger
- Young Lieutenant
- Moroder
Prize Money
1st: £4,094.002nd: £1,202.003rd: £601.004th: £301.00
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