13:30 Aintree

Sunday 23 October 2022

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Jewson Click And Collect Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 13:31 | Winning time: 6m 2.41s

My Bobby Dazzler¹⁹⁸

Age: 7| Weight: 12-0| J: Alex Edwards| T: Mrs M Rowley| OR: 127| CD

11/2

Maiden/handicap winner at this track and Mmade it 3 wins from as many starts here upped to 24.7f in December. Not up to the task in Grade 1 company over C&D when last seen in April but one to keep an eye on back in a handicap.

Form: 741437-

Isthebaropen^t²¹

Age: 9| Weight: 11-13| J: William Shanahan⁽³⁾| T: G Hanmer| OR: 126| CD

12/1

Made a winning return over C&D in June and had plenty in hand when notching her second win of the season at Stratford in August. Similar form when third in a more competitive contest at Uttoxeter since but will require a career best to take this.

Form: 8-14213

Riggs²²

Age: 7| Weight: 11-13| J: Thomas Reilly⁽⁵⁾| T: J C McConnell| OR: 126

13/2

Sole Irish Raider whose losing run extended to fifteen when mid-field at Gowran earlier this month, hanging in there until late on despite having been pressed a fair way out. More required if he's to notch a second career success.

Form: 766534

Willaston^p,t²³

Age: 6| Weight: 11-12| J: Tom Midgley| T: M Walford| OR: 125

12/1

Placed twice in handicaps in Ireland this summer and went one better than on his stable debut without needing to improve to score at Hexham just over 3 weeks ago, just kept up to work having been produced to lead run-in. 3 lb rise fair and he could be in the mix.

Form: 638221

Ask A Honey Bee^b¹⁵⁵

Age: 8| Weight: 11-12| J: Liam Harrison⁽³⁾| T: F O'Brien| OR: 125

22/1

Winning chase but yet to convince in that sphere, again found wanting in the latter stages when last seen at Stratford 5 months ago. Hopes pinned on a return back over timber and yard have been firing in the winners lately.

Form: 21P2F-P

Glimpse Of Gala²⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 11-10| J: B Roberts⁽⁸⁾| T: C E Longsdon| OR: 123

6/1

Forged clear to gain her third win of last season at Ludlow in March and shaped as if as good as ever after 6 months off when a close third at Warwick last month, still finding when mistake last. Step up in trip sure to suit so she's shortlisted with that outing under her belt.

Form: 21317-3

Butler's Brief²¹

Age: 7| Weight: 11-9| J: Jay Tidball⁽⁸⁾| T: A Ralph| OR: 122

33/1

Had run of race but produced a career best when winning 5-runner handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (good to soft, 11/2) back in July. Possibly needed the run after 10 weeks off when well held in follow-up bid there 3 weeks ago but tough to support with much confidence.

Form: 6-32F16

Hurricane Harvey^b¹⁶⁹

Age: 8| Weight: 11-8| J: Jack Hogan⁽⁶⁾| T: F O'Brien| OR: 121

15/2

Took a step back in the right direction returned to hurdling when third at Newbury in March and not disgraced on both subsequent outings at Haydock, in first-time blinkers when last seen in May. Handicapper given him a chance and he looks sure to go well for his in-form yard.

Form: 35836-7

Hidden Heroics¹⁶²

Age: 5| Weight: 11-7| J: Tristan Durrell⁽³⁾| T: D Skelton| OR: 120

15/2

Point winner who got off the mark over hurdles following a breathing operation at Newcastle (20.3f) in March and didn't need to improve to notch a second success back in novice company at Uttoxeter when last seen in May. Merits plenty respect on reappearance.

Form: 1/4312-1

Honor Grey^b¹⁷¹

Age: 7| Weight: 11-7| J: Luca Morgan⁽³⁾| T: B Pauling| OR: 120| BF

9/1

Clearly revitalised by fitting of blinkers when landing pair of handicaps at around 3m at Ffos Las/Southwell prior to a good third at Worcester (23f) final start in May. Can't be ruled out by any means with yard amongst the winners.

Form: 35711-3

Kaizer³⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 11-7| J: Theo Gillard| T: Ewan Whillans| OR: 120

33/1

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 (twice over timber) so a bounce back is required.

Form: 210-495

Thirtyfourstitches¹⁸⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 11-4| J: Luke Scott⁽⁶⁾| T: Dr R D P Newland| OR: 117

20/1

Likeable front-runner who was prolific last season, notching his seventh victory with a career-best effort at Market Rasen when last seen in April. Up another 5 lb but one to consider if he's fully tuned up for this reappearance.

Form: 011F11-

Tiger Jet¹⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 10-13| J: N F Houlihan| T: B Ellison| OR: 112

5/1

Showed ability over hurdles last season and having been fit from the Flat, justified support to win for the first time back over timber at Hexham just over a fortnight ago. Hit hard with a 10 lb rise for that facile success but he's unexposed as a stayer.

Form: 42535-1

Non-Runners

Aurora Thunder²

Weight: 11-7| Age: 8

T: Miss Lucinda V Russell J: Non Runner

Grangeclare Glory¹⁴⁸

Weight: 11-5| Age: 7

T: D Pipe J: Non Runner

Louis' Vac Pouch¹⁰

Weight: 10-11| Age: 10

T: P A Kirby J: Joe Williamson

Forecasts

Tiger Jet (5/1), My Bobby Dazzler (11/2), Glimpse Of Gala (6/1), Riggs (13/2), Hurricane Harvey (15/2), Hidden Heroics (15/2), Honor Grey (9/1), Willaston (12/1), Aurora Thunder (12/1), Isthebaropen (12/1), Grangeclare Glory (14/1), Thirtyfourstitches (20/1), Ask A Honey Bee (22/1), Kaizer (33/1), Butler's Brief (33/1), Louis' Vac Pouch (50/1)

The Fergal O'Brien juggernaut continues to gather pace and his HURRICANE HARVEY is selected to come out on top having been given a major chance by the handicapper for his seasonal reappearance. Second choice is Tiger Jet, who opened his account in style at Hexham earlier this month and Brian Ellison's charge is unexposed as a stayer. Glimpse of Gala and Hidden Heroics are another couple to consider in what looks a competitive start to proceedings.