15:30 Plumpton

Monday 14 February 2022

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Long Man Brewery Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 15:30 | Winning time: 5m 13.55s

Vorashann^b³⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 12-0| J: N F Houlihan⁽³⁾| T: G & J Moore| OR: 121

10/1

Won 17.7f Fontwell handicap hurdle in September and confirmed he's in good form when runner-up in first-time blinkers on the level last month. Best form has come at Fontwell but he can be a factor.

Form: 07-P138

Getalead²⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 11-12| J: David Prichard⁽⁵⁾| T: Claire Harris| OR: 119| BF| D

3/1

Thrived late last year, rattling off quick-fire hat-trick. Has remained in form since, third of 15 at Newcastle despite a late mistake a month ago.

Form: 211143

Whistleinthedark⁶³

Age: 7| Weight: 11-8| J: Brendan Powell| T: R G Hawker| OR: 115| CD

6/1

Placed in Irish points and has a progressive profile over hurdles, off the mark at the first attempt for this yard in a C&D novice 63 days ago. Notable handicap debutant with prospect of more to come.

Form: 324-21

Full Of Light⁵⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 11-6| J: N de Boinville| T: N J Henderson| OR: 113| CD

13/8

Fairly useful ex-Irish bumper winner who confirmed previous encouragement when making a winning handicap debut over C&D in December. With a top yard and bred to do better, so 5 lb rise is lenient.

Form: P-1221

Neon Moon^b1,t¹²

Age: 6| Weight: 11-5| J: T Scudamore| T: D Pipe| OR: 112

11/2

Off the mark in 20f novice hurdle at Wincanton after wind op in March and shaped well on return on handicap debut at Cheltenham in November. Change of headgear after a lesser effort at Exeter.

Form: 1461-07

Affoburg^t1³⁹

Age: 8| Weight: 11-5| J: Philip Armson⁽⁷⁾| T: D Pipe| OR: 112WS

80/1

Fairly useful hurdler in France but very low-key stable debut at Chepstow last month and he's since had a breathing operation. Lots to prove with a tongue tie also on.

Form: 42255P

Niblawi³⁶

Age: 10| Weight: 11-4| J: Lee Edwards| T: A West| OR: 111

16/1

Hurdles winner who finished placed back on the level at Southwell last month. Given a chance by the handicapper but losing run stretches nearly 3 years.

Form: 2557-44

San Pedro⁴⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 10-12| J: Nick Scholfield| T: P Henderson| OR: 105

14/1

Irish Flat winner who is proving inconsistent without success over hurdles, though he wasn't seen to best effect at Fakenham on New Year's Day.

Form: 6502P5

Non-Runners

Technological¹⁴

Weight: 11-0| Age: 7

T: M F Harris J: Kevin Jones

Forecasts

Full Of Light (13/8), Getalead (3/1), Neon Moon (11/2), Technological (11/2), Whistleinthedark (6/1), Vorashann (10/1), San Pedro (14/1), Niblawi (16/1), Affoburg (80/1)

FULL OF LIGHT responded well when making a successful handicap debut over C&D in December and with further progress in the pipeline, he can follow up. Technological is potentially well handicapped in this sphere based on his Flat form and is second choice, with Getalead completing the shortlist.