13:20 Kempton

Friday 7 February 2020

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Join Racing TV Now Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 13:20 | Winning time: 4m 0.85s

Dogon⁵¹

Age: 5| Weight: 11-13| J: Lorcan Williams⁽³⁾| T: P F Nicholls| OR: 116

16/1

Becoming a disappointing sort despite being with a leading stable his latest effort being a little better but it could only be called a small step in the right direction. Returns to handicaps off a much reduced mark; still has questions to answer.

Form: P2P-395

Vision Clear⁷⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 11-12| J: N F Houlihan⁽⁸⁾| T: G & J Moore| OR: 115| CD

25/1

C&D winner in novice company last May his two runs since in handicaps in this sphere have proved to be no more than respectable. Failed to make an impression in better company over C&D last time; eased in grade now.

Form: 52U-105

Yaa Salaam^b1⁴⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 11-12| J: Jack Tudor| T: D Pipe| OR: 115

8/1

Useful on the Flat in Germany he's yet to win over hurdles but has been progressing gradually until running below form on handicap debut last time (wore first-time cheekpieces). Blinkers now tried off a 3lb lower mark in his second handicap.

Form: 32-26

Fair Kate^t⁴¹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-10| J: Stan Sheppard⁽³⁾| T: T Lacey| OR: 113| D

11/2

Showed a good attitude to win a Newbury handicap when last seen holding on well at the finish. That win off a 6lb lower mark franked the good form of her stable at the time; she looks the sort to progress again in this company.

Form: 5372-71

Notre Ami⁴³

Age: 9| Weight: 11-9| J: Tabitha Worsley| T: N J Gifford| OR: 112| CD

9/1

Dual winning novice hurdler back in 2018 who hasn't been able to win in handicap company as yet although he did show more promise last time at Fontwell. Has had wind surgery and left on the same mark as last time would have a chance here.

Form: 3309-53

Garbanzo⁵¹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-9| J: Charlie Hammond⁽³⁾| T: Dr R D P Newland| OR: 112

15/2

Useful on the Flat at up to 1m6f he's had little experience over hurdles so far (just three attempts). Well held when last seen over hurdles his Flat form would make him well handicapped as he takes his first steps down the handicap route.

Form: 64-0

Mabela^t⁸⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 11-7| J: William Marshall⁽⁸⁾| T: D Skelton| OR: 110

10/1

Opened her hurdling account in a Huntingdon handicap off 10lb lower in March before showing the benefit of her reappearance run last time when scoring at Taunton. Jumped and travelled well on that occasion; there may well be more to come here.

Form: 9122-41

Playa Blanca⁶⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 11-6| J: Page Fuller| T: J W Mullins| OR: 109| DWS

9/1

Shaped as though he was still in fair form when finishing midfield at Lingfield last time having run a similar race prior to that at Taunton. Returns from wind surgery but might not have as much scope for improvement as some of these.

Form: 810-465

Homer^p1²⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 11-4| J: Joe Anderson⁽¹⁰⁾| T: N J Henderson| OR: 117

10/3

Went backwards from his hurdling debut at Ascot last time although the testing conditions may not have played to his strengths. A useful sort on the Flat he could have been let in lightly here for his handicap debut; one for the shortlist.

Form: 34

Mount Windsor^h³³

Age: 5| Weight: 11-1| J: Harry Reed| T: C Gordon| OR: 104

7/1

Dual bumpers winner but he's yet to show the same level of ability over hurdles including when finishing midfield on handicap debut last time (wore hood; retained). In good hands but others offer more potential.

Form: 1-15026

Graceful James⁷¹

Age: 7| Weight: 11-1| J: Patrick Cowley| T: J C Fox| OR: 104

40/1

Failed to build on a sound second effort over hurdles when making his handicap debut last time. Eased 1lb for that effort but may need more help from the handicapper before he enters a winning discussion.

Form: 7-656

Horatio Star³¹

Age: 5| Weight: 10-6| J: Fergus Gregory| T: C Gordon| OR: 95

25/1

Was a fairly useful sort on the Flat but hasn't really shown the same level of ability over hurdles in three runs so far. Does get a relatively lenient mark in relation to his Flat form so not one to write off just yet on handicap debut.

Form: 708

Forecasts

Homer (10/3), Fair Kate (11/2), Mount Windsor (7/1), Garbanzo (15/2), Yaa Salaam (8/1), Playa Blanca (9/1), Notre Ami (9/1), Mabela (10/1), Dogon (16/1), Vision Clear (25/1), Horatio Star (25/1), Graceful James (40/1)

Some interesting sorts making their handicap debuts here including Homer who hasn’t quite lived up to his useful Flat form so far over hurdles but this better surface and handicap company could well see him make a big step forward. Mabela has some solid handicap form to her name and there may be more to come from her whilst Garbanzo is another making his handicap debut who needs respecting. Newbury winner FAIR KATE looks the pick of the field though having had her win last time franked by the second and she showed a really good attitude last time. Notre Ami and bottom weight Horatio Star are another two that should noted in dispatches.