13:11 Taunton

Thursday 26 November 2020

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Summerfield Developments Novices' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

Off time: 13:15 | Winning time: 6m 7.10s

The Newest One³⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 11-12| J: Mr Zac Baker⁽⁵⁾| T: N & W Twiston-Davies| OR: 117

9/2

Took a step forward upped in trip when third on Ludlow handicap debut in February. Likely last month's reappearance at Bangor was needed, so one to consider with that under his belt.

Form: 45333-6

Honest Exchange³²

Age: 6| Weight: 11-12| J: R M Power| T: C L Tizzard| OR: 117| D

14/1

Dual Irish point winner who made a pleasing start under Rules when third in an Exeter novice. Badly hampered at Newton Abbot on return but turned in a lacklustre effort at Wincanton last time.

Form: 1213-93

Ask Henry^t²⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 11-11| J: Kielan Woods| T: D Killahena & G McPherson| OR: 116

7/2

Left with a simple task when opening account over hurdles at Musselburgh in February. Not disgraced when fifth of 9 on Ascot handicap debut latest but he made rather hard work of it.

Form: 31-3245

Captain Woodie^t²¹

Age: 8| Weight: 11-10| J: J McGrath| T: N J Henderson| OR: 115| C

16/1

Fragile sort who went backwards from his chasing debut in first-time cheekpieces/tongue strap at Market Rasen last time. Back over hurdles with something to prove.

Form: 7/722-36

Hugos Other Horse³⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 11-10| J: H Cobden| T: P F Nicholls| OR: 115

8/1

Fair bumper winner who ran to a similar level in a pair of maiden hurdles last term. Well held on reappearance at Plumpton but looks interesting now upped significantly in trip for handicap debut.

Form: 41/664-0

Nobel Joshua^p¹⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 11-7| J: Fergus Gillard⁽⁷⁾| T: D Pipe| OR: 112| D

4/1

Opened his account over hurdles at Clonmel (3m) in September (final outing for Gordon Elliott). Cemented a positive start for current yard when second at Exeter (23.1f) 15 days ago and of interest.

Form: 6B5142

Frankie Baby^p¹⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 11-6| J: Harry Bannister| T: W Greatrex| OR: 111

25/1

Is already building up a rather patchy record, failing to repeat his third in a Stratford novice hurdle at Lingfield 16 days ago. Back up in trip for handicap debut.

Form: 330-537

Vinnie's Getaway²⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-5| J: R Johnson| T: O Murphy| OR: 110| BF| D

9/1

Bumper winner who was placed first 3 starts over hurdles, including on Ludlow handicap debut/reappearance (2m). However, ran no sort of race upped to this trip at Fakenham last time.

Form: 2122-3P

Arkyn³⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 11-5| J: Thomas Bellamy| T: A King| OR: 110

14/1

AW bumper winner who showed fair form over hurdles last term. Not disgraced when sixth of 13 in Newton Abbot handicap on reappearance but suffered a heavy defeat at Chepstow last time.

Form: 5258-68

Fubar^p,t³²

Age: 6| Weight: 11-4| J: David Bass| T: K Bailey & M Nicholls| OR: 109

8/1

Fair maiden hurdler who was knocking on the door earlier in the season but found good run coming to a halt at Wincanton last month. Needs to bounce back.

Form: 8-22250

Golden Glory^t1³⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 11-0| J: Sean Houlihan⁽³⁾| T: R Stephens| OR: 105

50/1

Ex-Irish hurdler who has yet to better modest form, but has been given a chance by the handicapper and this step up to 3m ought to suit. Tongue tied.

Form: 649/73-7

Forecasts

Ask Henry (7/2), Nobel Joshua (4/1), The Newest One (9/2), Hugos Other Horse (8/1), Fubar (8/1), Vinnie's Getaway (9/1), Honest Exchange (14/1), Arkyn (14/1), Captain Woodie (16/1), Frankie Baby (25/1), Golden Glory (50/1)

HUGOS OTHER HORSE ran poorly on his return at Plumpton, but he's worth another chance, especially now upped to a trip more in keeping with his pedigree for his handicap debut. Nobel Joshua has made a solid start for his new yard and can continue in form, with The Newest One another to consider with his reappearance under his belt.