14:20 Plumpton

Monday 14 February 2022

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Gentlemens' League Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 14:20 | Winning time: 6m 18.45s

Dame du Soir^p¹⁴

Age: 9| Weight: 11-12| J: Miss Thomosina Eyston⁽⁷⁾| T: D G Bridgwater| OR: 110

16/1

Below par over fences so far this season, but she's dangerous to discount off a mark 10 lb lower than for her mares' handicap hurdles success at Chepstow last January.

Form: 7-36453

Dynamite Kentucky^b²⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 11-11| J: Luke Scott⁽⁵⁾| T: Dr R D P Newland| OR: 109| CD

9/4

Point/bumper winner and form has taken off in this sphere of late, bagging handicaps at Exeter and over C&D last month. Remains on a plausible mark and needs considering.

Form: 646211

The Tin Miner^v⁵⁰

Age: 11| Weight: 11-8| J: Freddie Gordon⁽⁷⁾| T: C Gordon| OR: 106| C| D

7/1

Twice a winner here in the past (over hurdles and fences) and stepped up on reappearance effort when third of 7 at Fontwell (25.8f, heavy) last time. 1 lb lower now and not without each-way hope.

Form: 212-433

Tigers Roar²³

Age: 6| Weight: 11-7| J: Ben Bromley⁽³⁾| T: N & W Twiston-Davies| OR: 105

9/2

Hasn't shown much in a trio of maiden hurdles, but this point winner could be about to take a significant step forward now upped in trip for this handicap debut. One to note in the betting.

Form: 9-185

Chloe's Court^p,t³⁴

Age: 9| Weight: 11-6| J: Mr Tommie M O'Brien| T: R Walford| OR: 104

12/1

Exeter success last January was her sole victory from 18 starts in this sphere. However, latest 4½ lengths second to Dynamite Kentucky back at Exeter was a solid effort and she should go well.

Form: 16-4442

Lanspark²⁸

Age: 7| Weight: 11-6| J: Freddie Gingell⁽⁷⁾| T: C L Tizzard| OR: 104

11/2

Back to form following a couple of listless non-completions when accounting for 8 rivals at Chepstow (23.6f, soft). Still, more needed up 4 lb in what looks a more competitive race.

Form: 581-PP1

Kilganer Queen^t²⁶⁹

Age: 12| Weight: 11-1| J: Mr Matthew Wilson⁽⁷⁾| T: A West| OR: 99

80/1

Capable performer in Ireland and off the mark at fourth attempt for present yard at Sedgefield (21.2f, good to soft) last term. Safely held next time though, and may need this following 8 months away.

Form: 6P41-V4

Major Robinson^t,v¹⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 10-12| J: Mr Martin McIntyre⁽³⁾| T: D Pipe| OR: 96

9/1

Bumper winner who has posted some decent efforts over hurdles, not least when third of 18 in a first-time visor at Wetherby (3m, good to soft) 18 days ago. However, he's now 0-12 in this sphere.

Form: 765453

Jungle Prose^p1⁴⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 10-12| J: Mr Charlie Case⁽⁷⁾| T: N J Gifford| OR: 96

28/1

Runner-up in back-to-back C&D handicaps on first 2 starts of this season, but latest Uttoxeter effort was very poor indeed. Cheekpieces applied.

Form: 64P-22P

Clondaw Bisto^b⁴⁴

Age: 11| Weight: 10-6| J: Tristan Durrell⁽⁵⁾| T: Miss S Smith| OR: 90| C

150/1

Successful off a higher chase mark in January 2020, but this temperamental sort has offered precious little in 3 appearances over fences since returning from a lengthy absence. 0-12 in this sphere.

Form: P3P/PPP

Belle Jour^p¹⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 10-1| J: Miss Molly Landau⁽⁷⁾| T: C Gordon| OR: 85

17/2

Didn't shape at all badly when third on Rules debut in a 2m maiden hurdle here last April, but has failed to build on that.

Form: F87906

Non-Runners

Railway Muice⁸³

Weight: 11-4| Age: 9

T: Mrs S J Humphrey J: Mr Jack Wilmot

Forecasts

Dynamite Kentucky (9/4), Tigers Roar (9/2), Lanspark (11/2), The Tin Miner (7/1), Belle Jour (17/2), Major Robinson (9/1), Chloe's Court (12/1), Railway Muice (16/1), Dame du Soir (16/1), Jungle Prose (28/1), Kilganer Queen (80/1), Clondaw Bisto (150/1)

Though his efforts in maiden hurdles have been low-key, TIGERS ROAR, a winner of his sole start between the flags, is likely to prove a different proposition now making the switch to handicap company and faced with a stiffer test. He gets the nod ahead of hat-trick seeker Dynamite Kentucky, who is taken to confirm recent C&D placings with Chloe's Court and emerge as the main danger.