14:55 Perth

Wednesday 27 September 2023

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Lord Mansfield Memorial Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 14:55 | Winning time: 5m 26.89s

Andys Flame^p,t²⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 12-0| J: Ben Harvey⁽³⁾| T: J C McConnell| OR: 117

9/2

Ran creditably In Ireland both starts during the summer, in first-time cheekpieces when third of 15 in handicap hurdle at Bellewstown (20.4f) last month. Can give another good account.

Form: 81/07-33

Uncle Bert¹⁶⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 11-13| J: Sam Twiston-Davies| T: N & W Twiston-Davies| OR: 116

9/4

Showed promise when runner-up on his first 3 starts and off the mark at Warwick (2m) in March, drawing clear on the run-in. Stiff task upped to Grade 1 level at Aintree next time, so he remains with potential as he makes his handicap debut.

Form: 22241P-

Onward Route^t²¹

Age: 9| Weight: 11-10| J: Ross Chapman| T: R Menzies| OR: 113

18/1

Dual winner last summer and ran best race in handicaps when second at Hexham (16.2f) in May. Bounced back from a below-par effort when mid-field returned to Hexham (20.1f) last time, but may just find others stronger.

Form: 75-2495

City Derby^p²¹

Age: 7| Weight: 11-5| J: Sean Quinlan| T: Lizzie Quinlan| OR: 108| C| D

13/2

Making his fourth start for his current yard, returned to form when landing handicap at Wetherby (21.2f) in April. Has continued in good heart since, running up to his best when third at Hexham (20.1f) 3 weeks ago. Could be thereabouts once more.

Form: 15-2243

Aurora Thunder¹³²

Age: 9| Weight: 11-4| J: P W Wadge⁽⁵⁾| T: Miss Lucinda V Russell| OR: 107| D

12/1

Didn't quite look the force of old when going without a win last season, but not ideally placed back down in trip when fifth of 9 in handicap at this C&D in May. Lurks on a dangerous mark, though.

Form: P7043-5

Beauty To Behold^h,t¹⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 10-13| J: G Sheehan| T: R M Smith| OR: 102

13/2

Still a maiden under Rules but has run well at this C&D on both starts since joining her current yard, still having plenty to do 3 out when finishing runner-up here 16 days ago. Can give her running again.

Form: 43-2332

Dalileo¹⁶

Age: 8| Weight: 10-7| J: Danny McMenamin| T: Miss L Harrison| OR: 96| CD

13/2

Sole success over hurdles came at this C&D back in 2021 and has been going through a good spell at this course for his current yard, again making the frame despite the drop in trip when fourth here (16.2f) 16 days ago. More needed for win purposes.

Form: P42234

Sanosuke^p¹³³

Age: 5| Weight: 10-5| J: Bruce Lynn⁽³⁾| T: N W Alexander| OR: 94| BF

6/1

Fairly useful on the Flat in Ireland and has got back on track over hurdles at this C&D on his last 2 starts, only narrowly denied when runner-up here in May. Could be ready to open his account in this sphere.

Form: 75622-2

Forecasts

Uncle Bert (9/4), Andys Flame (9/2), Sanosuke (6/1), City Derby (13/2), Dalileo (13/2), Beauty To Behold (13/2), Aurora Thunder (12/1), Onward Route (18/1)

SANOSUKE has run up to his best when second at this C&D on his last 2 starts, collared only near the finish in May, and the 5-y-o can pick up where he left off to gain a first success over hurdles. He is taken to get the better of Uncle Bert, who isn't taken lightly on his handicap debut, while Andys Flame also merits consideration.