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Sunday 18 July 2021

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Follow WillHillRacing On Twitter Novices' Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 15:16 | Winning time: 3m 55.95s

Zayriyan^p,t²⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 11-12| J: James Bowen| T: A Stronge| OR: 100

66/1

Scored on the Flat at Lingfield in January and not disgraced back in this sphere when eighth of 15 in 2m novice at Worcester 25 days ago. Others are better treated at these weights, though.

Form: 53422/8

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Orchard Grove⁴⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 11-9| J: R Patrick| T: Kerry Lee| OR: 97| BF| CDWS

4/1

C&D winner in April and on the up until only fifth of 15 in 2m handicap at Southwell 40 days ago. Since had wind op, so could easily get back on track now.

Form: 2481-35

Secret Potion^p,t²⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 11-8| J: Lorcan Williams⁽³⁾| T: P F Nicholls| OR: 96

28/1

Has run poorly both starts since landing 2m Warwick handicap in May, blinkered when pulled up here 26 days ago. Cheekpieces back on now with something to prove.

Form: 568-17P

Easkey Lad^p³¹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-7| J: Ben Jones⁽³⁾| T: D Burchell| OR: 95

6/1

Arrives on a hat-trick after last-gasp 2m handicap wins at Ffos Las in June. Hit with a 3 lb rise but bold showing is on the cards once more.

Form: 32P-611

Grandee¹⁷¹

Age: 7| Weight: 11-5| J: D A Jacob| T: J & S Best| OR: 93

11/2

Fairly useful Flat winner for Roger Fell. Has been brought along steadily over hurdles, eleventh in 2m Fakenham novice in January. Open to improvement on handicap debut and worth market check.

Form: 770-

Dolly McQueen²⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 10-12| J: P J Brennan| T: F O'Brien| OR: 86

6/1

Winless since 2019 but she arrives in good nick, bad mistake 3 out when second of 9 in novice seller at Southwell (15.8f) 20 days ago. Firmly in the picture.

Form: 6766-52

Vanderbilt^p²⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 10-12| J: C J Todd⁽³⁾| T: Mark Gillard| OR: 86| BF

4/1

Remains a maiden after 28 runs, but he recorded creditable third of 10 in handicap here 26 days ago. One for the shortlist.

Form: 284-P53

Youvebrokenmydream^h³⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 10-8| J: Harry Kimber⁽⁷⁾| T: W G M Turner| OR: 82

11/2

Yet to get his head in front but he's knocking on the door, second of 15 in handicap over C&D last month. Can race off the same mark here so she's not taken lightly.

Form: 8852-32

Army Of One³⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 10-7| J: Charlie Hammond| T: Dr R D P Newland| OR: 85

12/1

Ex-Irish maiden who wasn't disgraced on just her second run for current yard when fourth in 2m handicap at Market Rasen 30 days ago. Still low mileage, and may do better so well worth considering.

Form: 79U-44

Yes Governor^b1,t1¹⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 10-6| J: David Noonan| T: N J Hawke| OR: 80

33/1

Modest maiden hurdler. Fair sixth of 10 in 2m5f handicap here 16 days ago. Blinkers/tongue strap go on now and no forlorn hope.

Form: 79-4706

Numberoneson²⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 10-1| J: R T Dunne| T: H Whittington| OR: 79

18/1

Fair ex-Irish 1m2f winner on level but yet to match that form over hurdles, fourth in Southwell seller 20 days ago. More is needed now he goes into handicaps.

Form: 60P-4

Gibraltarian^p,t⁵⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 10-0| J: Charlie Price⁽⁵⁾| T: J L Flint| OR: 74

66/1

Poor maiden on the Flat who has offered little in three runs over hurdles. Makes handicap bow with plenty to prove.

Form: 9-89

Non-Runners

Antidote¹³⁷

Weight: 11-1| Age: 5

T: J D Frost J: Bryony Le Clerc

Be Thankful²¹

Weight: 10-13| Age: 6

T: M Keighley J: James Best

Forecasts

Vanderbilt (4/1), Orchard Grove (4/1), Be Thankful (5/1), Youvebrokenmydream (11/2), Grandee (11/2), Easkey Lad (6/1), Dolly McQueen (6/1), Army Of One (12/1), Numberoneson (18/1), Secret Potion (28/1), Yes Governor (33/1), Antidote (33/1), Gibraltarian (66/1), Zayriyan (66/1)

Lots in with a shout. ARMY OF ONE has few miles on the clock and, now under the expert tutelage of Dr Richard Newland, is fancied to take a step forward and open her account off an attractive mark. Youvebrokenmydream is also bidding for a first success but arrives in very good order and is feared most, while hat-trick seeking Easkey Lad is another who can have a say.