12:45 Hereford

Tuesday 15 November 2022

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Cazoo Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

Off time: 12:45 | Winning time: 3m 58.08s

Astromachia¹⁰⁷⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 11-4| J: Charlie Hammond| T: Dr R D P Newland| BF| D

18/1

Useful handicapper on Flat (stays 2m) for Amanda Perrett in 2019 but absent for thick end of 3 years ahead of this switch to hurdles. In good hands but watching brief has to be the percentage call.

Form:

Herecomesfreddie⁴⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 11-4| J: Liam Harrison⁽³⁾| T: M Scudamore

40/1

Bumer winner but well-held third on his Worcester hurdle debut/reappearance last month. Will need to leave that bare form behind.

Form: 0178-3

Hunter Legend²⁶³

Age: 5| Weight: 11-4| J: Charlie Deutsch| T: Miss V Williams

12/1

Didn't build on his debut third in 3 bumpers last winter but he has a good pedigree (half-brother to yard's very smart chaser Cepage among others) and retains potential now hurdling after a break.

Form: 335-

Iron D'ex²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 11-4| J: Sean Houlihan| T: Sheila Lewis| OR: 108

11/2

£60,000 purchase after finishing third in an Irish point in May and has shaped with promise when placed in 2 hurdles at Bangor this autumn, the better effort when runner-up latest. Likely has even more to come.

Form: 3-32

Light Em Up Nigel³⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 11-4| J: James Bowen| T: Nicky Martin| OR: 111| BF

6/4

Runner-up on last 3 outings over hurdles, the latest at Sedgefield after 6 months off. Sure to be in the mix again but possibly vulnerable to something above average.

Form: 20/422-2

Luscifer⁴⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 11-4| J: Mr Nathan Brennan⁽⁷⁾| T: R Harris

150/1

Modest handicapper on Flat (stays 1m). Likely outsider on hurdle debut.

Form:

Nemean Lion²⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 11-4| J: R Patrick| T: Kerry Lee

14/1

Useful stayer on the Flat in France for Andre Fabre in 2020. Shaped as if needing the run after a long absence when a tailed-off last of 5 in a Doncaster handicap last month and this hurdle debut should reveal more as to how much ability he retains.

Form:

Playtogetaway⁴⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 11-4| J: Jonjo O'Neill Jr.| T: J & A O'Neill

20/1

Every chance when fell 2 out sole start in Irish points (Feb 27). Shaped as if better for the run when midfield in a Warwick bumper in September. Better to come now jumping.

Form: F-6

Rocky Hill²²⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 11-4| J: Stan Sheppard| T: T Lacey| D

9/1

Sprung a 33/1 surprise on his Kelso bumper debut for Ewan Whillans in April. That bare form is nothing special but he's still an interesting contender now now hurdling for new connections.

Form: 1-

Tio Mio^h,t³⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 11-4| J: K Brogan| T: G Hanmer

125/1

Fair Flat winner but distant last of 3 on his completed start over hurdles this autumn.

Form: P3

Unwanted Attention¹⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 11-4| J: J J Burke| T: R Potter

100/1

25/1, hinted at ability in a Uttoxeter bumper last month but not enough to suggest he's likely to play a leading role on hurdle debut.

Form: 6

Vissani³²

Age: 4| Weight: 11-4| J: C J Todd| T: Ian Williams

50/1

Fairly useful Flat winner in France but failed to make an impact in handicaps for current yard in 2022. Watching brief is advised on hurdle debut.

Form:

First Venture²⁰⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 10-11| J: D A Jacob| T: T SymondsWS

18/1

Cost €60,000 after winning her sole point in April. One to note in the betting now hurdling for new connections. Has had wind surgery.

Form: 1-

Get Sky High⁵⁷⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 10-11| J: Harry Skelton| T: D Skelton| BF| DWS

16/5

Point winner who had 4 outings in bumpers for this yard in early-2021, scoring at Stratford and placed on the 3 other occasions. Off for 19 months ahead of this hurdle debut (has had wind surgery). Much respected, particularly if the betting vibes are strong.

Form: 13212/

Non-Runners

Captain Attridge⁴¹⁰

Weight: 11-4| Age: 4

T: Henry Oliver J: Non Runner

Gyllen²⁴

Weight: 11-4| Age: 7

T: M Hunt J: Charlie Price

Forecasts

Light Em Up Nigel (6/4), Get Sky High (16/5), Iron D'ex (11/2), Rocky Hill (9/1), Hunter Legend (12/1), Nemean Lion (14/1), Astromachia (18/1), First Venture (18/1), Playtogetaway (20/1), Captain Attridge (25/1), Herecomesfreddie (40/1), Gyllen (50/1), Vissani (50/1), Unwanted Attention (100/1), Tio Mio (125/1), Luscifer (150/1)

The betting will be interesting here. GET SKY HIGH beat the useful Aucunrisque when winning her bumper in 2021 and gets a tentative vote to make a successful return to action for the Skeltons, with confidence in her chance increased should the market vibes be strong. Iron d'Ex and Light Em Up Nigel boast fair placed form in similar events and should figure again, while Rocky Hill and First Venture are interesting hurdle recruits for new connections.