Jumps Are Back On Racing TV Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 12:51 | Winning time: 3m 55.5s

Cousin Oscar^b,t⁴⁰

Age: 9| Weight: 11-12| J: Theo Gillard⁽³⁾| T: D McCain Jnr| OR: 117

2/1

Won again over hurdles at Bangor in August under this rider and quickly back in this sphere after a tame run over fences (never been as assured over the larger obstacles). Respected after a break.

Form: 15-321P

Iolani^p²⁰

Age: 9| Weight: 11-12| J: Alan Doyle⁽⁵⁾| T: Mrs Dianne Sayer| OR: 117| CD

10/3

Won valuable contest here in the spring. Good runs twice on the back of another win at Kelso (21f) in September and solid claims in re-fitted headgear despite a nudge up the weights.

Form: 246123

Diamond State²²²

Age: 5| Weight: 10-9| J: Conner McCann⁽¹⁰⁾| T: Miss Lucinda V Russell| OR: 100

11/8

Fair maiden hurdler who was holding his form in handicaps here when last seen, in the frame behind Iolani in a competitive contest final start. Probably needs further ideally but has races in him.

Form: 746324-

My Macho Man^t²⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 10-2| J: Thomas Willmott| T: M A Barnes| OR: 93

9/1

Fair Flat winner for John Quinn and some promise initially over hurdles for this yard. Hasn't kicked on in handicaps, though continues to fall in the weights.

Form: 5-43698

Forecasts

Diamond State (11/8), Cousin Oscar (2/1), Iolani (10/3), My Macho Man (9/1)

DIAMOND STATE probably needs further ideally but this could potentially be a good opening for him on his return. He's clearly got races in him judged on several of his efforts here last season, including when keeping on behind Iolani in a valuable handicap on his last run. Dianne Sayer's charge continues in good form and looks the solid alternative.