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Monday 7 February 2022

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Cazoo 'Hands And Heels' Handicap Hurdle (Conditionals And Amateurs)

Off time: 16:40 | Winning time: 5m 54.80s

Applesandpierres^p⁵

Age: 14| Weight: 11-13| J: Roisin Leech⁽⁵⁾| T: Mrs S Leech| OR: 101

12/1

Latest win in France summer in 2020. This veteran isn't the same force these days but his latest Leicester third shows he can still be competitive from his current mark. Back up in trip.

Form: PFP433

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Antony⁴⁸

Age: 12| Weight: 11-12| J: Rob Hargreaves⁽³⁾| T: G & J Moore| OR: 100| CD

8/1

Winless since early 2018 but was a good second of 11 in handicap hurdle at Plumpton (20.5f) last time. Also went close over this C&D in October. Player if on a going day.

Form: P-76252

After The Fox^p²¹

Age: 7| Weight: 11-11| J: Miss Anna Johnston⁽⁵⁾| T: Mrs J Williams| OR: 99

10/1

Second career success when seeing off 9 rivals at Chepstow (19.5f) 3 weeks ago. Did that quite comfortably so a 7 lb rise shouldn't prevent another prominent showing.

Form: 6-08241

Green Or Black¹³

Age: 10| Weight: 11-6| J: Mr Edward Rees⁽⁵⁾| T: Evan Williams| OR: 94

50/1

Has yet to get competitive for her new stable, finishing a well-held sixth at Leicester (20.5f) last time.

Form: 455966

Supasunrise³⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 11-6| J: Finn Lambert⁽³⁾| T: N & W Twiston-Davies| OR: 94

28/1

Didn't shine in a trio of novice hurdles at around 2m and fared no better for a step up in trip on handicap debut. Others more obvious.

Form: 775P

Lazy Sunday^t1³⁸

Age: 8| Weight: 11-4| J: Ellis Collier| T: R Mitford-Slade| OR: 92WS

7/1

Well held all 4 starts, althoght the fact she went off at 4/1 on handicap debut latest suggests better was expected. Had a wind op since and also sports a tongue strap.

Form: 7478

Rectory Oak^t³⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 11-3| J: Miss Thomosina Eyston⁽³⁾| T: C L Tizzard| OR: 91

40/1

Maiden who has made no impact in his first 2 handicaps. Early days but others are more obvious.

Form: 477-57P

Coronado Joe³⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 11-2| J: Joe Anderson| T: C Gordon| OR: 90| C

6/1

Won the second of his 3 starts in bumpers. Beaten a long way all 3 starts over hurdles but that could change now handicapping. One of 2 potential improvers from yard. Market move worth noting.

Form: 716-386

Bendy Bow⁴³

Age: 7| Weight: 10-13| J: Miss L Bradstock⁽³⁾| T: M Bradstock| OR: 87

14/1

Modest maiden who ran one of his better races when 15 lengths third of 10 in Market Rasen handicap on Boxing Day. No good thing to back that up given his overall record.

Form: PP/407-3

Bolsover Bill⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 10-11| J: Caoilin Quinn| T: W Greatrex| OR: 85

3/1

Much improved when second of 16 in Newcastle handicap 6 days ago. Obvious chance off the same mark if this doesn't come too quickly on him.

Form: 700092

Coolvalla^p1³⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 10-9| J: Freddie Gordon⁽⁵⁾| T: C Gordon| OR: 83

10/1

Maiden pointer who has finished well held in 3 maiden hurdles this winter but he appeals as one who could do better now handicapping in first-time headgear. Check betting.

Form: 5/7-9084

He Is A Cracker¹⁷²

Age: 6| Weight: 10-7| J: Isabelle Ryder⁽⁵⁾| T: G Brown| OR: 81

22/1

Runner-up on sole start in Irish points. Also placed in handicap chases last summer but he'd made little impact over hurdles prior to that. First run for 6 months.

Form: 04-0732

Sevenofus²⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 10-6| J: Miss Victoria Malzard⁽³⁾| T: N P Mulholland| OR: 80WS

22/1

Point winner. Well held in 3 quick novice hurdle runs this winter. Has had wind surgery ahead of handicap debut. Worth a precautionary betting check.

Form: 3P-1098

Kapitaliste^p²⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 10-4| J: Ben Bromley| T: Alexandra Dunn| OR: 78

10/1

Maiden who posted one of his better efforts when second in 21.5f Exeter handicap 4 weeks ago. In the mix if he can back that up.

Form: 227-6P2

Tarks Hill^p1,t³²²

Age: 8| Weight: 10-3| J: Mr F Procter⁽³⁾| T: Kieran Burke| OR: 77

33/1

Yet to threaten over hurdles, including in 3 handicaps. Has cheekpieces on for the first time on his return from a 10-month break.

Form: 7480/4P-

Forecasts

Bolsover Bill (3/1), Coronado Joe (6/1), Lazy Sunday (7/1), Antony (8/1), Coolvalla (10/1), After The Fox (10/1), Kapitaliste (10/1), Applesandpierres (12/1), Bendy Bow (14/1), Sevenofus (22/1), He Is A Cracker (22/1), Supasunrise (28/1), Tarks Hill (33/1), Rectory Oak (40/1), Green Or Black (50/1)

BOLSOVER BILL goes off the same mark as when an improved second at Newcastle last week so he's the suggestion in this tricky finale. Antony and After The Fox arrive on the back of good runs and head the dangers, while Chris Gordon pair Coronado Joe and Coolvalla appeal as possible improvers in handicaps and need keeping an eye on in the betting.