16:29 Haydock

Saturday 16 April 2022

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Challenger Stayers Hurdle Series Final Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

Off time: 16:29 | Winning time: 5m 50.12s

Who Dares Wins^p⁴³

Age: 10| Weight: 11-12| J: Tom Cannon| T: A King| OR: 135

14/1

Fine dual-purpose performer over the years. Best effort over hurdles this season when second of 11 in handicap at Newbury (24.2f) 43 days ago. Solid claims.

Form: 10/P-732

Sultans Pride^p²¹

Age: 10| Weight: 11-12| J: Theo Gillard⁽³⁾| T: G Boanas| OR: 135| D

18/1

Progressive staying hurdler with a tremendous strike rate in the last couple of seasons. Completed Doncaster hat-trick in March before excellent second at Kelso three weeks ago. Firmly in the mix once more.

Form: 1P1112

An Tailliur¹¹¹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-6| J: Jonjo O'Neill Jr.| T: J & A O'Neill| OR: 129| BF

3/1

Enjoyed a tremendous first half of the season, and bagged his sixth success at Taunton in November. Off since posting very good second at Kempton on Boxing Day but he has more to offer now freshened up after a break. Big player.

Form: 111U12

Hurricane Harvey^p⁴³

Age: 8| Weight: 11-4| J: P J Brennan| T: F O'Brien| OR: 127| D

14/1

Below par over fences since reappearing with good third in Badger Ales at Wincanton in November but he took a step back in the right direction when third of 11 in handicap hurdle at Newbury (24.2f) 43 days ago. Cheekpieces back on too and he's no forlorn hope.

Form: 8-43583

Acey Milan^b,t⁸⁶

Age: 8| Weight: 11-2| J: Rex Dingle| T: A J Honeyball| OR: 125

14/1

11/1 and blinkered for 1st time, good second of 8 to Imphal in handicap hurdle at Wincanton (24.7f) 86 days ago. Not discounted if headgear works the trick again.

Form: 2F6-782

One Night In Milan^p,t⁴²

Age: 9| Weight: 11-1| J: Bruce Lynn⁽⁵⁾| T: K Dalgleish| OR: 124

25/1

It's now thirteen runs since last win in 2019, and below form fifth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Kelso (20.9f) 42 days ago. Tongue strap/cheekpieces go back on with more required.

Form: P-42855

Kaizer²¹

Age: 7| Weight: 11-0| J: James Bowen| T: Ewan Whillans| OR: 123

5/1

Bagged his second win of the season with a career-best effort in winning 5-runner handicap hurdle at Kelso (25.8f) 21 days ago by 6½ lengths from Sultans Pride, going with enthusiasm. Likeable sort who can't be ruled out.

Form: F52121

Coeur de Lion^p⁴³

Age: 9| Weight: 10-13| J: D A Jacob| T: A King| OR: 122

18/1

Useful winner on the Flat. Has reached a similar standard over hurdles, though just a respectable sixth in handicap hurdle at Newbury (24.2f) 43 days ago. In the mix at his best.

Form: 8/6U-926

The Macon Lugnatic^b1⁶⁵

Age: 8| Weight: 10-9| J: Kielan Woods| T: B Pauling| OR: 118

20/1

Has generally looked laboured over fences this season, and returned to hurdling with good second of 9 to Sultans Pride in handicap at Doncaster (24.4f) 65 days ago. Blinkers on now and shortlisted.

Form: P4F432

Steinkraus^p²⁸

Age: 7| Weight: 10-8| J: B S Hughes| T: D McCain Jnr| OR: 117| D

20/1

Bagged a third win of the season in first-time cheekpieces when landing 4-runner handicap hurdle at Newcastle (22f) 28 days ago, forging clear. In the picture despite 6 lb rise with headgear retained.

Form: 413271

Grosvenor Court⁵⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 10-8| J: J J Burke| T: A King| OR: 117

12/1

Lightly raced hurdler who scored at Wincanton in October. 14/1, below form fifth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Ascot (23.5f) 56 days ago. Needs to bounce back here.

Form: 4-31235

Sirobbie^v⁹

Age: 8| Weight: 10-8| J: Lily Pinchin⁽⁵⁾| T: D G Bridgwater| OR: 117

7/1

Winless since 2020, but good second of 5 in handicap hurdle at Taunton (23.9f) 9 days ago. Still needs to step forward if he's to end his losing run now.

Form: 3P2442

Imphal^p⁴²

Age: 8| Weight: 10-7| J: Joshua Moore| T: G & J Moore| OR: 116| BF| D

17/2

Garnered a fourth success of the season at Wincanton (24.7f) in January but only fourth of six at Doncaster (24.4f) 42 days ago. Sort to bounce back.

Form: 113214

Go Chique^p²²

Age: 6| Weight: 10-7| J: N de Boinville| T: N J Henderson| OR: 116| D

12/1

Resumed winning ways under this rider in 6-runner handicap hurdle at Hereford (25.5f) 22 days ago, always holding on. This demands more from 4 lb higher mark, however.

Form: 1-62351

Non-Runners

Gazette Bourgeoise²

Weight: 11-2| Age: 6

T: B I Case J: Non Runner

Forecasts

An Tailliur (3/1), Kaizer (5/1), Sirobbie (7/1), Imphal (17/2), Grosvenor Court (12/1), Go Chique (12/1), Hurricane Harvey (14/1), Who Dares Wins (14/1), Acey Milan (14/1), Sultans Pride (18/1), Coeur de Lion (18/1), The Macon Lugnatic (20/1), Steinkraus (20/1), Gazette Bourgeoise (20/1), One Night In Milan (25/1)

Lots with chances, but it's hard to ignore the claims of AN TAILLIUR who was recording his sixth win of the season at Taunton in November and now returns freshened up from a break with more to offer. Sultans Pride is another enjoying a fine campaign and he heads the list of dangers with top weight Who Dares Wins and handily-weighted Hurricane Harvey both high on the shortlist too.