17:45 Hereford

Saturday 13 March 2021

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MansionBet Watch And Bet Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 17:45 | Winning time: 5m 49.88s

Glance From Clover²⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 11-6| J: Benjamin Poste| T: A Ralph| OR: 105

12/1

Showed more than first time up over hurdles when fourth of 8 in novice hurdle here in December, but failed to build on that both starts since, including on handicap bow last time. More needed.

Form: 58-64P0

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Frisco Bay^p²⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 11-6| J: K Brogan⁽⁵⁾| T: J & A O'Neill| OR: 105

15/8

Good third of 12 in handicap hurdle at this course (19.7f, heavy) 24 days ago, every chance when rider dropped whip last. Threatening to come good soon and leading claims from just 1 lb higher mark.

Form: 7-27233

Spotty Dog²⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 11-5| J: Brendan Powell| T: M Hawker| OR: 104

16/1

Little promise in bumper/over hurdles but ran about as well as could have been expected when eighth of 12 in novice hurdle at Newbury (16.3f) 20 days ago. Upped in trip for handicap debut.

Form: 64P98

I'm A Starman²¹

Age: 8| Weight: 11-4| J: Lily Pinchin⁽⁵⁾| T: M G Rimell| OR: 103

5/1

Twice finished third in maiden hurdles in early 2019 but well held both runs last term, including on chasing bow. Probably needed the run after 12 months off at Wincanton 3 weeks ago. Each-way claims.

Form: 733/4P-5

Adimelo³⁷

Age: 11| Weight: 11-3| J: Isabel Williams⁽⁵⁾| T: Mrs M Evans| OR: 102

66/1

Mark has edged down (rated in mid-120s a year ago) but hard to make a case for based on his last few outings, unable to see his race out under more testing ground at Ffos Las last month.

Form: 473P67

My Last Oscar^h⁵²

Age: 6| Weight: 11-3| J: Matt Griffiths| T: Nicky Martin| OR: 102

16/1

In need of the experience sole start in bumpers and still looks a work in progress over hurdles, well-beaten seventh of 13 on his qualifying run at Chepstow in January. Needs more on handicap bow.

Form: 6-547

Mabela^t¹⁰⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 11-3| J: Bridget Andrews| T: D Skelton| OR: 102

14/1

Now 5 lb lower than when scoring at Taunton (19f) over a year ago and there were more positive signs from her when keeping on for fourth from the rear at Southwell on latest.

Form: 5P4454

Kestrel Valley^t³⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 11-3| J: R Patrick| T: M Sheppard| OR: 102

8/1

Has won handicaps in the mud at Ffos Las and Wincanton this season. Not so good in a better race at Chepstow last month and her mark eases a couple of pounds as a result.

Form: 344135

Williamdeconqueror²⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 11-2| J: J M Quinlan| T: R Dickin| OR: 101

50/1

Showed his first form at the fourth attempt when seventh of 18 in novice hurdle (250/1) at Warwick (21f, heavy) 26 days ago, suited by step up in trip. Market check needed on handicap bow.

Form: 6P77

Dubai Guest^p1²⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 11-2| J: Fergus Gregory⁽³⁾| T: O Murphy| OR: 101| BF

9/2

Fair bumper winner who confirmed previous promise when much-improved second of 15 here back in January. Proved to be a disappointment up 6 lb last time and cheekpieces are now applied.

Form: 1-63824

Henschke^t1⁶⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 11-1| J: Harry Bannister| T: W Greatrex| OR: 100

20/1

Finished down the field in a Newbury bumper in November and hasn't cut much ice over timber so far, fifth of 7 in novice hurdle at Plumpton (20.5f, soft) 69 days ago. Tongue tie on for handicap bow.

Form: 08U5

Sissinghurst^p,t²¹

Age: 11| Weight: 11-1| J: Ned Fox⁽¹⁰⁾| T: R Potter| OR: 100

22/1

Gained first win since 2017 at Market Rasen in December but well below form on last 2 starts. Mark eases a touch but must bounce back to feature.

Form: 741279

Non-Runners

Wax And Wane²⁶

Weight: 11-6| Age: 6

T: Tim Vaughan J: Alan Johns

Megaudais Speed²¹

Weight: 11-0| Age: 9

T: J Farrelly J: Mitchell Bastyan

Forecasts

Frisco Bay (15/8), Dubai Guest (9/2), I'm A Starman (5/1), Kestrel Valley (8/1), Megaudais Speed (10/1), Glance From Clover (12/1), Mabela (14/1), My Last Oscar (16/1), Spotty Dog (16/1), Henschke (20/1), Wax And Wane (20/1), Sissinghurst (22/1), Williamdeconqueror (50/1), Adimelo (66/1)

Plenty in with chances but this can go to Jonjo O'Neill's FRISCO BAY, who has been competitive from this sort of mark recently and was possibly unlucky not to win when beaten only ½-length here last month (rider dropped whip approaching last). Megaudais Speed could provide the main threat, but any support for handicap-debutants Spotty Dog and Williamdeconqueror may prove to be significant.