15:58 Carlisle

Saturday 3 April 2021

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Racing TV Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 15:59 | Winning time: 6m 23.64s

Bali Body²¹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-12| J: Charlie Hammond| T: Dr R D P Newland| OR: 118

4/1

Runner-up sole start in Irish points. Benefited from a step up in trip when getting off the mark at the third attempt over hurdles at Hereford 3 weeks ago. Should have more to offer on handicap bow.

Form: 2-651

Storm Nelson^t⁶^{(ex 7)}

Age: 8| Weight: 11-11| J: B S Hughes| T: A M Thomson| OR: 110| CD

8/15

Made light of a year off when easily making a winning start for the Sandy Thomson team at Ayr 5 weeks ago. Followed up from 11 lb higher mark over C&D on Sunday and every chance of the hat-trick.

Form: 31/P3-11

Show Promise²⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 11-8| J: Ross Chapman| T: P A Kirby| OR: 114

22/1

Placed several times in bumpers and fairly useful over form hurdles. Ran one of his better races when third at Catterick last month, albeit well positioned in a steadily-run affair. Place claims.

Form: 4557P3

Justforjames^p³²

Age: 12| Weight: 11-6| J: Miss Becky Smith⁽³⁾| T: Micky Hammond| OR: 112| D

50/1

Won at Catterick in 2019 but mixed record since, failing to build on his reappearance third in November when well held both starts there since. Switches back over timber but other preferred.

Form: UP2-354

Devour^p¹⁶

Age: 8| Weight: 11-5| J: Nathan Moscrop⁽³⁾| T: S Corbett| OR: 111

16/1

Improved to make successful handicap debut at Wetherby (2m5f) in October, but below that level since, not seeming to get home in cheekpieces the last twice. Others appeal more.

Form: 416546

Hidden Dilemma⁴¹

Age: 8| Weight: 11-1| J: P J Brennan| T: S R B Crawford| OR: 107| C

8/1

Yet to really get going this season but represents a yard with a good record with its British runners.

Form: 4-00766

Presence Felt¹¹⁹

Age: 13| Weight: 11-0| J: Mr John Dixon⁽⁷⁾| T: J E Dixon| OR: 106| D

80/1

Winless since 2018 but still plenty of zest about him despite advancing years judged on penultimate third in a first-time tongue strap over C&D in November. Not so good next time so must bounce back.

Form: 82-0036

Galuppi¹⁶

Age: 10| Weight: 10-11| J: Alison Clarke⁽⁷⁾| T: Kenny Johnson| OR: 103

22/1

Limited and ungenuine hurdler in Ireland who put his best foot forward to run out a convincing winner on third start for this yard at Hexham 16 days ago. 7 lb rise demands more but he's respected.

Form: R4P821

Sketrick¹⁷

Age: 8| Weight: 10-7| J: C O'Farrell| T: S R B Crawford| OR: 99

33/1

Looks limited on early evidence but represents a yard with a good record with its British runners. Upped markedly in trip and worth a market check.

Form: P90650

Forecasts

Storm Nelson (8/15), Bali Body (4/1), Hidden Dilemma (8/1), Devour (16/1), Show Promise (22/1), Galuppi (22/1), Sketrick (33/1), Justforjames (50/1), Presence Felt (80/1)

STORM NELSON confirmed himself a much improved performer for his new yard by following up from Ayr in decisive fashion over C&D 6 days ago. The manor of that success suggests a 7 lb penalty may not be enough to stop him and he's taken to complete an impressive quick-fire hat-trick. Bali Body is open to improvement heading into handicaps so tops the list of dangers, ahead of Galuppi.