Weatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Conditional Jockeys' Training Series Handicap Hurdle (Racing Excellence Series Finale)

Off time: 15:50 | Winning time: 4m 47.80s

Royaume Uni²⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 12-1| J: Rob Hargreaves⁽⁸⁾| T: G & J Moore| OR: 126| C

10/3

Useful on Flat and reached a similar level over hurdles when winning a pair of handicaps in 2021/22. Good return to hurdling when second at this C&D (20.5f) in October but hasn't built on that since, failing to complete last 2 starts.

Form: 22/20PU-

Hell Red^p1,t²³

Age: 6| Weight: 12-1| J: Freddie Gingell⁽³⁾| T: P F Nicholls| OR: 126

11/1

Enjoyed a highly-productive spell in chases last summer and made it 5 wins from 7 starts over fences when successful at Fontwell (21.6f) last month, though he's beaten only 7 rivals in his handful of victories. Now returns to hurdling with cheekpieces on first time.

Form: 141121-

Ashington^v¹⁸

Age: 8| Weight: 11-13| J: Dylan Johnston| T: M Walford| OR: 124| BF

13/2

Versatile performer who ran right up to his best when second in handicap hurdle at Sedgefield (16.8f) in January, shaping as if a return to further will suit. Outpaced when third of 5 over fences at Perth 18 days ago, so he can give another good account back up in trip.

Form: 52B323-

Master Debonair^t⁶⁸

Age: 9| Weight: 11-10| J: Ellis Collier⁽⁶⁾| T: Christian Williams| OR: 121

25/1

Grade 2 novice hurdle winner at Ascot in 2019 who ran best race for Harry Fry when runner-up at Taunton in January 2022. Fourth-place finish in handicap at Ffos Las (2m4f) in January this year flanked by lesser efforts, but he lurks on a dangerous mark.

Form: 23P/848-

Queens Rock⁹⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 11-9| J: Jack Hogan| T: N J Henderson| OR: 120

3/1

Runner-up on only start in Irish points/bumpers and went one better on her Southwell hurdling debut. Disappointing at Wetherby next time but, following a wind op, back on track when scoring easily on handicap bow at Doncaster (19.4f) in February. Leading contender.

Form: 22/141-

Hasty Parisian^p²¹

Age: 5| Weight: 10-12| J: Bradley Harris⁽³⁾| T: M F Harris| OR: 109

3/1

Consistent sort who again ran creditably when third of 7 in handicap hurdle at this course (3m1f) 21 days ago. Can give his running once more, but may just remain vulnerable for win purposes.

Form: 463343-

Sami Bear¹³

Age: 7| Weight: 10-6| J: Toby Wynne| T: C Gordon| OR: 103| BF| C| D

9/2

Made amends for a late mishap at Wincanton in February when returning to winning ways in handicap at Kempton (2m5f) 8 days later. After 12 weeks off, saddle slipped when in contention again at Kempton 13 days ago, so no surprise to see him quickly get back on track.

Form: 332U1-6

Forecasts

Hasty Parisian (3/1), Queens Rock (3/1), Royaume Uni (10/3), Sami Bear (9/2), Ashington (13/2), Hell Red (11/1), Master Debonair (25/1)

Having had a breathing operation, QUEENS ROCK scored with the minimum of fuss on her handicap debut at Doncaster in February and she's in top hands to progress further. The 6-y-o is taken to see off the challenge of Sami Bear, who can get back on track after his saddle slipped last time, while Ashington can also go well again back up in trip.