17:00 Wetherby

Monday 6 March 2023

All14:0514:4015:1515:5016:2517:00

Racing TV Extra Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 17:01 | Winning time: 4m 3.81s

Inflagrante³⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 12-0| J: David Bass| T: K Bailey & M Nicholls| OR: 99

7/1

His performances in a handicap hurdle/chase this winter have been a little underwhelming but there's plenty of time for this 7-y-o to click.

Form: 87-24F7

Glory Bridge^t²⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 11-12| J: B S Hughes| T: D McCain Jnr| OR: 97

5/4

Bumper winner who made steady progress over hurdles, making his effort earlier than ideal (collared late on having been 6 lengths ahead at last) when second to a subsequent dual winner (pair clear) on Doncaster handicap debut 25 days ago. Raised 5 lb but still looks ahead of his mark.

Form: P/1-6422

Oakmont¹¹⁶

Age: 10| Weight: 11-9| J: Jamie Hamilton| T: James Moffatt| OR: 94

16/1

Has hinted at promise on his last two starts, set a lot to do when seventh when at Newcastle back in November. Well treated on his best form but betting perhaps the best guide back from a 4-month break.

Form: 3-4F367

Burrows Hall³⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 11-8| J: Ross Chapman| T: J Parkinson & S Smith| OR: 93

5/2

Good second in a 2m novice at Hexham in April. Likely needed it after 9 months off at Doncaster on his recent return to action and he remains one who is likely to go on to better things in handicaps.

Form: 369-28

Secrets De Famille¹¹

Age: 6| Weight: 10-13| J: S Mulqueen| T: N Mechie| OR: 84

125/1

Only poor form over hurdles in Ireland and offered little on his first outing for a new stable at Sedgefield only 11 days ago.

Form: 8050P-P

Jukebox D'eddy^h⁵¹

Age: 4| Weight: 10-10| J: David Noonan| T: T R Gretton| OR: 91

10/1

Showed a bit in a French bumper and at the third time of asking over hurdles for new connections when fifth in a C&D maiden in January. May do better in handicaps.

Form: F95

Darkest Day^p,t²⁹

Age: 8| Weight: 10-7| J: Dylan Johnston⁽⁷⁾| T: W Young Jnr| OR: 78| D

13/2

Off the mark at Plumpton for Gary Moore in March 2021 and runner-up twice for this yard in June of that year. First sign of retaining ablity since returning from an absence when sixth of 12 at Musselburgh last month.

Form: 280-PP6

Hallowed Ground^p,t⁵¹⁹

Age: 8| Weight: 10-4| J: Emma Smith-Chaston⁽³⁾| T: Paula Smith| OR: 75WS

50/1

Offered little in 4 outings in 2021, including a handicap. Been absent 16 months (has had wind surgery). Can only be watched.

Form: 35009/0-

Non-Runners

Calevade³¹

Weight: 11-10| Age: 7

T: B Haslam J: Jonjo O'Neill Jr.

Forecasts

Glory Bridge (5/4), Burrows Hall (5/2), Darkest Day (13/2), Inflagrante (7/1), Jukebox D'eddy (10/1), Calevade (10/1), Oakmont (16/1), Hallowed Ground (50/1), Secrets De Famille (125/1)

GLORY BRIDGE was well clear with a subsequent dual winner when second on his Doncaster handicap debut and still looks well treated despite being raised 5 lb for that. Burrows Hall appeals as one who should have more to offer in handicaps and is feared most ahead of fellow handicap newcomer Jukebox d'Eddy.