Schloss Roxburghe Hotel Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

Off time: 14:25 | Winning time: 6m 50.92s

Pym^t1⁵³⁸

Age: 10| Weight: 12-0| J: Finn Lambert⁽⁵⁾| T: N & W Twiston-Davies| OR: 127

25/1

Smart chaser at peak for Nicky Henderson earlier in career but only one real effort of note (over hurdles) for Oliver Greenall during summer 2021. Ought not to be lacking for fitness for new yard on belated return but he's not the easiest to weigh up. Tongue tied.

Form: 0P/P275-

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Inis Oirr³⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 11-9| J: D R Fox| T: Miss Lucinda V Russell| OR: 122

10/3

Came good at fourth attempt over hurdles in February, landing a class 2 novice at Musselburgh (23.8f). Faced a stiff task in Grade 2 company at Haydock (24.2f) thereafter but didn't endure a hard race then and this more suitable. Big player on handicap debut.

Form: 2-32616

Theme Tune^p⁷⁷

Age: 8| Weight: 11-9| J: Bruce Lynn⁽³⁾| T: N W Alexander| OR: 122

5/1

Maiden/novice hurdle winner for Jonjo O'Neill who, despite indifferent jumping, has managed to land each of his last 2 starts in handicaps for new yard, latterly at Newcastle (23.7f) in January. Clearly thriving but unlikely to get away with significant errors here.

Form: 03-7411

Spike Jones^t⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 11-4| J: S Bowen| T: S Drinkwater| OR: 117| D

4/1

Continues to steadily go the right way in handicaps, enhancing his good record at Fontwell (25.7f, soft) 7 days ago, having too many gears for his rivals in the latter stages. More on plate in this stronger affair from inflated mark but entitled to give it another good shot.

Form: 1-33141

Flower Of Scotland⁴⁹

Age: 8| Weight: 11-4| J: Ryan Mania| T: A M Thomson| OR: 117| C

5/1

Confirmed reappearance promise when landing the Scottish Borders National (32.4f, soft) in decisive fashion, making it 3-3 at this venue in the process. Creditable third in Edinburgh National latest and she can't be discounted from lower hurdles mark back at this track.

Form: 444-313

Leostar³⁹

Age: 9| Weight: 10-8| J: Craig Nichol| T: Ewan Whillans| OR: 107| C

14/1

Dual course winner (at 20.8f) who has confirmed he retains ability over fences/hurdles without threatening this winter. However, handicapper is steadily relinquishing his grip and it market confidence behind him would need viewing positively.

Form: 12/3474

Jet Legs¹⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 10-8| J: P W Wadge⁽⁵⁾| T: M Todhunter| OR: 107

3/1

Looked unlucky at Ayr around the turn of the year and improved upped to 3m since, twice finishing runner-up before opening account at Wetherby (3m) 19 days ago, leading close home. May have more to offer now stamina is tested a little more.

Form: 653221

Forecasts

Jet Legs (3/1), Inis Oirr (10/3), Spike Jones (4/1), Flower Of Scotland (5/1), Theme Tune (5/1), Leostar (14/1), Pym (25/1)

INIS OIRR never threatened at Grade 2 level on his latest outing (albeit not given a hard time) yet he looked one to keep onside when defeating a next-time-out winner at Musselburgh on his penultimate start and gets the nod with the prospect of more to come now his attentions are switched to handicaps. Jet Legs may yet have more to offer over staying trips, and along with Spike Jones, heads up the dangers.