Weatherbys Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

Off time: 16:15 | Winning time: 4m 48.61s

Solo Saxophone^b⁶²

Age: 8| Weight: 11-4| J: Kielan Woods| T: A M Hales| OR: 132| D

3/1

Has developed into a useful stayer on the Flat in recent years and translated that ability back to hurdling with a brace of small-field wins at Worcester this summer. 3 lb rise for latest success perfectly fair.

Form: 2/267-11

Kaizer³⁸

Age: 7| Weight: 10-8| J: Craig Nichol| T: Ewan Whillans| OR: 122| C

4/1

Enjoyed a fine first half to 2022, a dual winner in staying handicap hurdles over 25.8f here before landing a gamble in well-contested Pontefract handicap on the level in June. Heavy defeats in both codes since though so suddenly a bounce back is required.

Form: 1210-49

Caius Marcius^p⁵⁰

Age: 11| Weight: 10-3| J: Sean Quinlan| T: N G Richards| OR: 117| D

4/1

Very durable campaigner who didn't need to improve on first try at 3m to get off the mark for the season at Perth in July. Retains plenty of handicap scope and drop back in trip won't be an issue. One to consider.

Form: 55-8321

Latino Fling³⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 10-3| J: B S Hughes| T: D McCain Jnr| OR: 117

3/1

Has done really well for this yard, notching up a fifth success in handicap hurdle at Bangor upped to 23f in August. Raised further 4 lb in a slightly better race but she demands respect in current mood.

Form: 3-13311

The Navigator¹³

Age: 7| Weight: 10-2| J: Danny McMenamin| T: Mrs Dianne Sayer| OR: 115

4/1

Enhanced excellent Sedgefield record in April and added to his tally back on the Flat at Carlisle a month late. Has remained in good form since and looks well worth a shot at this new trip.

Form: 211-272

Non-Runners

Dallas Des Pictons⁴⁴

Weight: 12-0| Age: 9

T: Mrs Dianne Sayer J: C O'Farrell

Coolbane Boy¹⁰⁹

Weight: 10-10| Age: 7

T: A M Thomson J: J J Burke

Curious Times⁷⁶

Weight: 10-3| Age: 9

T: S R B Crawford J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Solo Saxophone (3/1), Latino Fling (3/1), The Navigator (4/1), Caius Marcius (4/1), Kaizer (4/1), Dallas Des Pictons (7/1), Curious Times (10/1), Coolbane Boy (14/1)

This has an open feel to it with CAIUS MARCIUS just about the most persuasive option having opened his account for the campaign when last seen in July coupled with the fact he retains plenty of handicap scope on old form. Latino Fling and Solo Saxophone both chase a hat-trick and are just a couple of potential threats.