13:50 Newbury

Sunday 21 February 2021

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Betfair Weighed-In Podcast Weekly Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

Off time: 13:50 | Winning time: 6m 1.26s

Palmers Hill⁷³

Age: 8| Weight: 11-11| J: Jonjo O'Neill Jr.| T: J & A O'Neill| OR: 137| BF| D

11/1

Hard to train but won big-field Cheltenham handicap hurdle in good style over 2 years ago and went close at Kempton sole run last term. Disappointed on chase bow at Taunton on return.

Form: 1431/2-4

Commanche Red^p¹²

Age: 8| Weight: 11-11| J: Tom Cannon| T: C Gordon| OR: 137

33/1

Useful hurdler/chaser but operated well below his best in 3 chase starts this term. Back on his game when runner-up in a jumpers bumper but no guarantee that signals he's back in top form.

Form: 13-P4P2

Nordano²⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 11-9| J: Bryony Frost| T: N B King| OR: 135

80/1

Did well last term, culminating in a wide-margin success on deep ground at Ascot. This season has a been a write-off so far, though. Usual cheekpieces removed.

Form: 321-50P

Southfield Harvest⁵⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 11-9| J: H Cobden| T: P F Nicholls| OR: 135| D

4/1

Lightly-raced bumper/maiden hurdle winner who advanced his form when a neck second on handicap debut at Wincanton on Boxing Day (21.4f). Up 5 lb but emphasis on stamina sure to suit.

Form: 31/21-22

Es Perfecto⁸⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 11-7| J: Thomas Bellamy| T: A King| OR: 133| D

15/2

Winning pointer who got off the mark at first attempt over hurdles in 21f Warwick novice. Good second at Newbury in November having fallen earlier in the month but opening mark asks for more.

Form: S13-1F2

Limited Reserve^t1³¹

Age: 9| Weight: 11-7| J: R M Power| T: Christian Williams| OR: 133

50/1

Revels in the mud and ended last season on a high over hurdles, following his Taunton success at Sandown (23.5f) in February. Low-key start over fences so far this term, however. Tongue tie fitted.

Form: 011-33U

Sizable Sam⁴³

Age: 6| Weight: 11-5| J: Matt Griffiths| T: J Scott| OR: 131

4/1

Bumper winner who didn't need to improve when landing odds in novice hurdle at Wincanton on second hurdles start. Followed up on handicap bow there despite still looking raw and remains of interest.

Form: 21-211

Polish⁴³

Age: 6| Weight: 11-4| J: P J Brennan| T: F O'Brien| OR: 130

14/1

Fairly useful Flat performer and similar form over hurdles. Produced a laboured effort in the Lanzarote at Kempton last time and is back over 3m.

Form: 45-4339

Vive Le Roi⁷²

Age: 10| Weight: 11-4| J: Harry Bannister| T: A W Carroll| OR: 130| CD

20/1

Form: 325-355

Kitty's Light²⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 11-4| J: Jack Tudor⁽³⁾| T: Christian Williams| OR: 130| D

22/1

Fairly useful winning 3m chaser. Ticking over in jumpers bumpers of late but this mark looks tough returned to hurdling.

Form: 211343

Sirobbie⁹¹

Age: 7| Weight: 11-3| J: Adrian Heskin| T: H Whittington| OR: 129

25/1

All 5 wins have been gained at Uttoxeter, the latest in 12-runner event in October. Sound in-frame efforts later that autumn but looks summed up by mark, particularly away from that track.

Form: 626143

Dell' Arca^b,t⁵³

Age: 12| Weight: 11-3| J: Fergus Gillard⁽⁵⁾| T: D Pipe| OR: 129| CD

20/1

Sweetened up by return to hurdling, winning over 3m at Aintree and Newbury under Fergus Gillard during the autumn. Good run came to halt at Taunton in December.

Form: 361155

Dhowin⁴³

Age: 7| Weight: 10-11| J: G Sheehan| T: W Greatrex| OR: 123

13/2

Hereford novice hurdle winner for Jonjo O'Neill who ran his best race upped in trip when third in 12-runner handicap at Ascot (21.6f). Fair fifth in the Lanzarote and looks ready for 3m.

Form: 614-635

Silent Assistant⁷²

Age: 7| Weight: 10-11| J: Ben Jones⁽³⁾| T: Miss E C Lavelle| OR: 123| BF| D

17/2

Winning pointer who posted much-improved effort over hurdles on return when second of 17 in 21f handicap at Cheltenham. Failed to land the odds back in a maiden but that was a fair race.

Form: 04/44-22

Present Value^p1⁹¹

Age: 7| Weight: 10-10| J: Adam Wedge| T: Evan Williams| OR: 122

20/1

Winning hurdler who has gone backwards from a promising start over fences, jumping tentatively both outings this term at Exeter. Mark is fair if back on his game over timber in first-time headgear.

Form: 3/24F-47

Howling Milan^t³⁸

Age: 7| Weight: 10-6| J: R T Dunne| T: S Drinkwater| OR: 118| C

14/1

Fairly useful hurdler who got back on track when third in 2m4f Bangor handicap last month. Eased 2 lb but this is a much deeper race.

Form: F0-C703

Non-Runners

Mint Condition¹

Weight: 11-12| Age: 7

T: J Candlish J: Non Runner

Everglow¹

Weight: 11-0| Age: 6

T: P Hobbs & J White J: R Johnson

Forecasts

Southfield Harvest (4/1), Sizable Sam (4/1), Dhowin (13/2), Mint Condition (7/1), Es Perfecto (15/2), Silent Assistant (17/2), Everglow (10/1), Palmers Hill (11/1), Polish (14/1), Howling Milan (14/1), Vive Le Roi (20/1), Dell' Arca (20/1), Present Value (20/1), Kitty's Light (22/1), Sirobbie (25/1), Commanche Red (33/1), Limited Reserve (50/1), Nordano (80/1)

SOUTHFIELD HARVEST advanced his form switched to a handicap when runner-up at Wincanton in December, and with this extra emphasis on stamina sure to suit, he's an appealing candidate. Sizable Sam still has some learning to do but he's progressive, with Silent Assistant completing the shortlist.