15:54 Kelso

Saturday 23 October 2021

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Simpsons Malt Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 15:54 | Winning time: 4m 0.09s

Curramore^t¹⁶³

Age: 7| Weight: 11-12| J: Ryan Mania| T: A M Thomson| OR: 107| BF| DWS

7/4

Well treated on his best form. Bit disappointing at Perth when last seen in May but still early days with this yard and could easily get back on track after a break (has had wind surgery).

Form: 16P4/3-4

Dr Shirocco¹³⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 11-10| J: Lorcan Murtagh⁽³⁾| T: Miss S E Forster| OR: 105

50/1

No impact in 2 handicaps in Ireland at the start of the summer and watching brief is advised on this first run for a new stable.

Form: 434-018

Spark Of Madness³⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 11-6| J: S Mulqueen| T: Miss Lucinda V Russell| OR: 101

12/1

Best run in handicaps when second of 9 on his 2m Perth reappearance a month ago. Claims if he can build on that now.

Form: 65309-2

Treasured Company^p¹⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 11-5| J: Thomas Willmott⁽⁵⁾| T: J Parkinson & S Smith| OR: 100| D

13/2

Winner at Uttoxeter and Sedgefield on his last 2 completed starts. Ran out in between (second time he's done that) so not entirely straightforward but he is largely progressive.

Form: R401R1

Three Castles^v¹²

Age: 5| Weight: 11-3| J: B S Hughes| T: K Dalgleish| OR: 98| D

8/1

Won on Flat at Musselburgh last month. Creditable third in seller there 12 days ago. Has been given a chance by the handicapper in this sphere (dropped another 4 lb after Perth fifth in July).

Form: P4406-5

El Jefe^h³⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 11-2| J: Henry Brooke| T: A B Hamilton| OR: 98

12/1

Went close at Peth off 6 lb higher mark in April. Took a step back in the right direction when fourth there last month. Needs to show he can build on that now.

Form: 62-7764

Smart Lass¹⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 11-2| J: K Brogan⁽³⁾| T: I Jardine| OR: 97

10/3

Pair of Flat wins this year and nearly added another at Ayr 16 days ago. It didn't happen for her over hurdles last winter but her mark has come down as a result. Player with Brogan taking 3 lb off.

Form: 20U/487-

Monfass^h⁶⁰⁵

Age: 10| Weight: 11-1| J: Craig Nichol| T: R Dobbin| OR: 96

28/1

Reached the frame on all 4 starts in 2019/20 but missed all of last season. Would need to see market support to consider back from 605 days off.

Form: 972443/

Lastofthecosmics^p,t⁴⁰³

Age: 6| Weight: 11-0| J: Sean Quinlan| T: I Jardine| OR: 95| BF

12/1

In good form at the start of last season, winning at Perth in July and placed on next 2 starts. Been off for 13 months, though. Betting perhaps the best guide to what's expected.

Form: 263/133-

Les's Legacy²²

Age: 4| Weight: 10-13| J: Sam Coltherd| T: S Corbett| OR: 95

50/1

Little impact in Newcastle bumper/3 hurdles but handicaps certainly provide him with a more realistic chance of success.

Form: 077-5

Toutatis^p³⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 10-3| J: Callum Bewley| T: Ewan Whillans| OR: 85

22/1

No obvious promise in 3 qualifying runs over hurdles and cheekpieces will need to help spark improvement now moving into handicap company.

Form: 326-654

Jackhammer¹⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 10-1| J: Danny McMenamin| T: Mrs Dianne Sayer| OR: 82

14/1

Fair on Flat. Yet to better poor form over hurdles, including in Cartmel handicap in July. Stamina could always be an issue for him in this sphere but worth noting yard has won this twice since 2016.

Form: 89053/9

Non-Runners

Kings Creek¹¹¹

Weight: 11-8| Age: 4

T: M Walford J: Jamie Hamilton

Forecasts

Curramore (7/4), Smart Lass (10/3), Treasured Company (13/2), Three Castles (8/1), Spark Of Madness (12/1), Lastofthecosmics (12/1), El Jefe (12/1), Kings Creek (12/1), Jackhammer (14/1), Toutatis (22/1), Monfass (28/1), Dr Shirocco (50/1), Les's Legacy (50/1)

CURRAMORE failed to deliver when a strong favourite on his first 2 starts for the Sandy Thomson yard in the spring but might be worth one final chance after wind surgery. Smart Lass arrives in form from the Flat and has a good claimer taking 3 lb off so she heads the dangers along with Three Castles and recent dual winner Treasured Company.