20:40 Hexham

Saturday 6 May 2023

All17:3018:0518:4019:1019:4020:1020:40

Langley Castle An Outstanding Small Hotel Handicap Hurdle

  • 4YO plus  |   Class 3  |   2m 48y  |   Good to Soft (Good in places)  |   10 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 20:40  |   Winning time: 4m 20.1s
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Odds
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Horse A-Z
1
Horse silk
Band of Outlawsp21
Age: 8|  Weight: 12-0| J: Jack Hogan(5)| T: B Haslam| OR:  122| D
5/2
One-time useful hurdler who has been seen out sparingly in the last couple of years. Well held all 4 starts for current yard so hard to support, even from falling mark.
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2
Horse silk
Fingal's Hill21
Age: 7|  Weight: 11-12| J: Thomas Dowson| T: P Atkinson| OR:  120| D
5/2
Made it 3 wins in his last 4 starts when scoring in handicap company at Doncaster (19f) and Newcastle (17f) this spring. Did ti quite cosily at the latter venue and a further 4 lb rise shouldn't prevent him makng a bold bid for the hat-trick.
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3
Horse silk
Vocal Duke45
Age: 7|  Weight: 11-10| J: Charlotte Jones(3)| T: James Moffatt| OR:  118| D
16/1
Made a winning start for Jimmy Moffatt at Cartmel last June and back to that form when head second to the reopposing Applaus at Carlisle in February. Disappointing at Haydock since, though.
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4
Horse silk
Captain Zebop128
Age: 11|  Weight: 11-9| J: Mr John Dixon(7)| T: J E Dixon| OR:  117
11/1
Has done most of his winning at Carlisle. Wasn't at his best last season but is well handicapped in first-time cheekpieces give him a lift.
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5
Horse silk
Well Educated15
Age: 7|  Weight: 11-6| J: Jonathon Bewley(3)| T: G Bewley| OR:  114| CD
9/1
Four wins in a very productive first half of last season but has been operating below his best since returning to action this spring. A bounce back is needed.
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6
Horse silk
Onward Routet21
Age: 9|  Weight: 11-5| J: Sean Quinlan| T: R Menzies| OR:  113| CD
17/2
In excellent heart over hurdles last summer, including a C&D novice win. Might have needed his latest Newcastle run after a 6 month-break but he was just over 20 lengths behind Fingal's Hill on that occasion.
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7
Horse silk
Applausp,t28
Age: 11|  Weight: 11-4| J: Joshua Thompson(10)| T: Micky Hammond| OR:  112| CD
22/1
Two wins at Carlisle over the winter and another good run there when second last time. Has winning form over C&D, too. Can play a part.
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8
Horse silk
Donnie Azoff37
Age: 7|  Weight: 11-4| J: G Sheehan| T: Jamie Snowden| OR:  112| D
15/2
Off the mark at the fifth time of asking over hurdles when seeing off 8 rivals in a 2m Taunton maiden in March. Has a less exposed profile than a lot of these now moving into a handicap. Respected.
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9
Horse silk
Gladiatorialt56
Age: 8|  Weight: 11-4| J: Mr O McGill(7)| T: N C Kelly| OR:  112
33/1
Fairly useful hurdler who came close to opening his account over fences at Kelso in October. Below par since though, including over hurdles on last 3 outings.
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10
Horse silk
Russian Virtue43
Age: 6|  Weight: 10-13| J: Nathan Moscrop| T: R Menzies| OR:  107| D
14/1
Has thrived for this yard, completing the hat-trick over hurdles at Sedgefield in January. Scored again back on the Flat in March and shaped as if still in good form when fourth of 14 in Musselburgh hurdle since. A must for the shortlist.
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Forecasts

Fingal's Hill (5/2), Band of Outlaws (5/2), Donnie Azoff (15/2), Onward Route (17/2), Well Educated (9/1), Captain Zebo (11/1), Russian Virtue (14/1), Vocal Duke (16/1), Applaus (22/1), Gladiatorial (33/1)

Verdict

FINGAL'S HILL is taken to defy the handicapper again and make it 3 in a row. Russian Virtue has had an excellent spell since joining Rebecca Menzies and is next best ahead of Jamie Snowden handicap newcomer Donnie Azoff.

Previous Winners

2022
Drumconnor Lad
Weight: 11-12  |Age: 12
22/1

Prize Money

1st: £7,737.002nd: £3,560.003rd: £1,780.004th: £891.005th: £444.00

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