13:55 Market Rasen

Monday 27 July 2020

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Betway Handicap Hurdle

  • 3YO plus  |   Class 3  |   2m 125y  |   Good  |   11 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 13:57  |   Winning time: 4m 9.35s
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Cloth number
Odds
Horse A-Z
Show odds
1
Horse silk
Brandon Castlet17
Age: 8|  Weight: 11-12| J: Bryony Frost| T: N B King| OR:  125
2/1
Out-and-out front runner on Flat/over hurdles who struggled last season but ran better over C&D last time when tuned up by a Flat run plus a reduced mark. Took his usual keen hold last time, down in grade, dangerous with a soft lead off this mark.
2
Horse silk
Siannes Star17
Age: 7|  Weight: 11-11| J: B S Hughes| T: B Ellison| OR:  124| CD
5/1
Finally headed in right direction in the spring of 2019 over hurdles winning back-to-back races (one a novice hurdle over C&D). Competitive enough last time (sixth) in a higher grade than usual over C&D (Brandon Castle, fourth), could play a part.
3
Horse silk
Valentino Dancerp17
Age: 5|  Weight: 11-11| J: Aidan Coleman| T: O Murphy| OR:  124| D
10/1
Fit from the Flat, in first-time cheekpieces/tongue-tie when well beaten over C&D last time in a better race than this behind two of today's rivals. Tongue-tie now dispensed with, dropped 2lb, does need to bounce back from last time.
4
Horse silk
Lucky Icon233
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-11| J: Thomas Dowson| T: P A Kirby| OR:  124| D
25/1
Useful in handicap hurdles in Ireland (won last two starts for Thomas Mullins), yet to really fire for this yard in a low-key start at the end of last year of an elevated mark. Mark/grade easing but break could have refreshed, worth a market check.
5
Horse silk
Gelboe De Chanay150
Age: 4|  Weight: 11-10| J: R P McLernon| T: B Haslam| OR:  125
40/1
Listed hurdle winner, only start in France for David Cottin prior to joining Phillip Hobbs. Ran three times for that yard, struggled to match debut effort even when tried in a handicap when last seen; this yard have a good record rejuvenating horses.
6
Horse silk
Normal Norman165
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-10| J: D R Fox| T: Miss Lucinda V Russell| OR:  123| CDWS
12/1
Showed some fair form in bumpers/over hurdles for John Ryan (dual course winner), pulled up when last seen over hurdles. Subsequent AW form below-par (has been fairly useful in that sphere), eased 5lb from last hurdles run making debut for new yard.
8
Horse silk
Ferrobin13
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-4| J: Harry Skelton| T: D Skelton| OR:  117| BF| D
5/1
Well supported for his chase debut he made an inauspicious start (fell first); quickly back over hurdles where he's a dual novice winner. Handicap form last winter leaves a lot to be desired but does have a reduced mark to work with.
9
Horse silk
Ayr Of Elegance290
Age: 8|  Weight: 11-2| J: Thomas Bellamy| T: D J Jeffreys| OR:  115
40/1
New to this yard having been a fair sort in Ireland (Henry de Bromhead trained) over hurdles/fences. Below form when last seen over fences and yet to win a handicap, yard do well with new recruits, worth a check in the market.
10
Horse silk
Tamarillo Grovet3
Age: 13|  Weight: 11-0| J: C Brace(3)| T: Mrs S Leech| OR:  113| D
33/1
Veteran, best known for his Newton Abbot exploits although not his most recent one where he refused to race there recently. Still capable of winning races as recently as last year, that behaviour was rather out of character, caution advised.
11
Horse silk
Illustrissime18
Age: 7|  Weight: 10-13| J: D A Jacob| T: M Walford| OR:  112
14/1
Won for his former yard (Dan Skelton) last summer and generally ran with credit before the change of stable. Profile a little more uneven for this yard (yet to win for them), recent Flat form only modest, would make only minor appeal.
12
Horse silk
Fubarp1,t17
Age: 6|  Weight: 10-9| J: David Bass| T: K Bailey & M Nicholls| OR:  108
5/1
Winless in a quartet of hurdles starts (0-4 in bumpers) but did show some improved form here last time over 2m4f off 1lb lower. Appeared to have some quirks though doing plenty wrong especially at the finish, cheekpieces now on to aid concentration.

Non-Runners

7
Horse silk
Lord Roccoco141
Weight: 11-9|  Age: 5
T: P A Kirby  J: Non Runner
NR

Forecasts

Brandon Castle (2/1), Fubar (5/1), Siannes Star (5/1), Ferrobin (5/1), Valentino Dancer (10/1), Lord Roccoco (10/1), Normal Norman (12/1), Illustrissime (14/1), Lucky Icon (25/1), Tamarillo Grove (33/1), Ayr Of Elegance (40/1), Gelboe De Chanay (40/1)

Verdict

The dynamic front-runner Brandon Castle rather lost his form last winter over hurdles but looked to be on his way back in a Class 2 event here last time finishing fourth and hinting that he may be able to return to winning ways soon. Behind him on that occasion were Siannes Star and VALENTINO DANCER and it’s the latter of that pair who is given a chance to reverse the form with the stable in good form and the better ground likely to suit. Second here last time over a longer trip Fubar isn’t out of this although his finishing effort needs to be more straightforward this time. Lucky Icon eased in the weights should be checked in the market.
  1. Valentino Dancer
  2. Brandon Castle
  3. Siannes Star

Prize Money

1st: ÂŁ5,393.002nd: ÂŁ1,584.003rd: ÂŁ792.004th: ÂŁ396.00

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