QuinnBet Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 14:40 | Winning time: 4m 49.5s

Chapmanshype^b,t⁵⁸

Age: 8| Weight: 12-0| J: G Sheehan| T: Jamie Snowden| OR: 132

11/2

Built on earlier promise to capitalise on falling mark with a comfortable success at Newton Abbot (21.6f) in July, though the race did rather fall apart. Back up 7 lb, but still remains on a workable mark.

Form: 209-251

Haul Away^p¹¹³

Age: 9| Weight: 12-0| J: N de Boinville| T: N J Henderson| OR: 132| D

8/1

Four-time winner last year, in this sphere and over fences, and good third in a Cheltenham handicap hurdle in October. However, following 6 months off has been below form on his last 2 starts.

Form: 61136-5

Minella Plus^h¹⁷²

Age: 5| Weight: 11-4| J: B S Hughes| T: D McCain Jnr| OR: 122

16/5

Completed hat-trick to end 2021 but seemed to have lost his way at the beginning of the current year. However, the hood left off on his last 2 starts now returns. Interesting contender on his reappearance.

Form: 111344-

Red Force One^p²⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 10-13| J: Joe Williamson⁽⁵⁾| T: P A Kirby| OR: 117

5/2

Useful hurdler at best, though more frequently seen on the Flat for current yard and completed a hat-trick on the level with success at York in July. Major player with cheekpieces on 1st time over hurdles.

Form: 106/06P-

Faint Hope^t¹⁸

Age: 10| Weight: 10-7| J: Ben Jones| T: G Harris| OR: 111

9/4

Again ran creditably when fourth of 6 in handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot (21.6f) 18 days ago. However, others preferred for win purposes.

Form: 66-5234

Non-Runners

Malangen¹

Weight: 10-2| Age: 7

T: Miss L Harrison J: Danny McMenamin

Forecasts

Faint Hope (9/4), Red Force One (5/2), Minella Plus (16/5), Chapmanshype (11/2), Haul Away (8/1), Malangen (12/1)

Back in cheekpieces this year, RED FORCE ONE has thrived on the level, completing a hat-trick during the summer. With the headgear now tried for the first time over jumps, he can continue his good run of form and make a winning return to hurdling. Chapmanshype could be the main danger following his easy success last time, with Minella Plus completing the shortlist.