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Saturday 14 May 2022

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Boulton Group Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

Off time: 18:22 | Winning time: 5m 40.60s

Eglantine Du Seuil^p,t³⁰

Age: 8| Weight: 12-0| J: Angus Cheleda⁽⁵⁾| T: P F Nicholls| OR: 142| D

5/1

Talented hurdler who pulled well clear of the rest when runner-up in a listed mares' handicap back from a break at Cheltenham (20.2f, good) last month. 3 lb rise fair and this step back up in trip won't be a problem.

Form: F21352-

Kissesforkatie³⁰

Age: 8| Weight: 11-9| J: Lorcan Williams| T: J Scott| OR: 137

11/2

Strong-travelling mare who was better than ever when landing a 5-runner contest at Chepstow (19.4f, good to soft) in March. Ran out approaching the fifth flight at Cheltenham next time, but will be in the mix if avoiding such a mishap here.

Form: 41421R-

Diablo De Rouhet⁸⁸⁰

Age: 9| Weight: 11-8| J: Sean O'Briain⁽¹⁰⁾| T: N J Henderson| OR: 136| C

14/1

Rapid improver upon joining this yard in 2019, scoring twice over fences and a Newbury handicap hurdle (3m, good). Market should guide regarding expectations back from a lengthy absence. Yard also saddles Quick Draw.

Form: 412112/

Chosen Path⁵⁶

Age: 9| Weight: 11-6| J: Adrian Heskin| T: A King| OR: 134| D

20/1

Winning hurdler/chaser in 2018, but he got no further than the first flight when returning from an absence of over three years at Kempton in March.

Form: 18312/U-

Settie Hill⁸²⁸

Age: 9| Weight: 11-6| J: Benjamin Poste| T: A Wintle| OR: 134

80/1

Dual hurdles winner for Nicky Henderson in 2018, and put in a good shift when third back from a 20-month layoff on handicap bow at Huntingdon in February 2020. However, this debut for new connections is on the back of an even greater absence.

Form: 821U13/

Winningseverything^t¹⁶¹

Age: 8| Weight: 10-11| J: S Bowen| T: H Fry| OR: 125

7/2

Successful twice over hurdles in 2019 and wasn't disgraced back from a break/wind op at Aintree (2½m, good) in October. Ran no sort of a race in a first-time tongue strap (retained) over the same C&D next time, though.

Form: 1F7/440-

Quick Draw^p⁴³

Age: 6| Weight: 10-8| J: D A Jacob| T: N J Henderson| OR: 122| BF| CD

4/1

Back-to-back winner for Tom Lacey here at the end of last year, latterly over C&D off a 2 lb lower mark. Never looked like landing the gamble starting out for this yard at Newbury (22.4f, good), but he will be a player if able to bounce back with cheekpieces refitted.

Form: P112P8-

Soyouthinksoagain³⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 10-8| J: Harry Skelton| T: D Skelton| OR: 122

5/1

Dual winner in this sphere and hit the target twice over fences last season. However, needs to get back on track returned to this sphere following a couple of very low-key efforts in handicap chases.

Form: 2161P5-

Butler's Brief⁷⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 10-6| J: T J O'Brien| T: A Ralph| OR: 120| DWS

13/2

Won three handicaps on the bounce over 23f last spring. Well below par in four appearances since returning to action in October, though, and hopes pinned on subsequent wind op providing the platform for a revival.

Form: 11PP56-

Forecasts

Winningseverything (7/2), Quick Draw (4/1), Eglantine Du Seuil (5/1), Soyouthinksoagain (5/1), Kissesforkatie (11/2), Butler's Brief (13/2), Diablo De Rouhet (14/1), Chosen Path (20/1), Settie Hill (80/1)

EGLANTINE DU SEUIL enjoyed a productive summer campaign last year and more of the same is likely this time round judged on her fine effort at Cheltenham where she was returning from a five-month break. Kissesforkatie was sent off at a much shorter price for that race at Prestbury Park and will be a big threat provided she stays on the right path this time. Quick Draw is 2-3 here and needs considering, too, despite running poorly at Newbury last time.