Andrew Rabjohns Commemoration Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 15:50 | Winning time: 6m 50.85s

Pilbara¹⁴

Age: 8| Weight: 12-0| J: Elizabeth Gale⁽⁷⁾| T: Miss S Smith| OR: 100

7/1

Won twice over hurdles in Ireland in summer 2020 when trained by Emmet Mullins. Sole win for this yard was gained off a significantly higher mark over fences at Fontwell in October 2021, but it's been a struggle since and offered little on his return 2 weeks ago.

Form: P5555-9

San Pedro^p⁴⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 11-11| J: Freddie Gordon⁽⁵⁾| T: C Gordon| OR: 97| BF

9/4

With cheekpieces applied, opened his account over hurdles at Lingfield (23f) in February and he scored again at Fontwell (25.7f) in May. After 5 months off, only fifth back at Fontwell on his stable debut last month, but he's major player with his recent run behind him.

Form: 1P64-15

Dear Ralphy^t¹⁹⁸

3/1

Fair bumper performer who was in control when falling 2 out on handicap hurdle debut at this C&D in April. Pulled up at Uttoxeter next time, but it still remains early days in handicaps so no surprise to see him get back on track having had a wind op.

Form: 9P97F-P

Baby Sham²⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 10-12| J: J E Moore| T: J W Mullins| OR: 84

9/1

Off the mark over hurdles at Fakenham (20f) in May and also successful at Fontwell (25.7f) in June. After 4 months off (had a wind op), probably needed the run when fourth at this C&D last month, so she could fare better this time around.

Form: 5213P4

Cochise³⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 10-9| J: Adam Wedge| T: S Curran| OR: 81| BF

12/1

Fairly useful on the Flat but yet to match that level in 4 starts over hurdles. Made a successful start for this yard back on the Flat in February last year, but well held after 20 months off at Goodwood in October. On a workable mark returned to hurdling.

Form: P774/

Betty's Belle^p⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 10-7| J: Rex Dingle| T: Tracey Leeson| OR: 79

11/1

It's now sixteen runs since her debut success but she wasn't discredited when third of 6 in handicap at this C&D in October. However, she failed to back up that effort when pulled up at Fakenham last time. Bounce back called for.

Form: 24863P

Abbeyhill^t⁴⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 10-2| J: Dylan Whelan⁽⁷⁾| T: N P Mulholland| OR: 70

4/1

Winning pointer but well beaten in novice/maiden hurdles last season. Some encouragement sent handicapping when fourth at Fontwell (21.7f) in May, though he was always behind on his return 45 days ago. Improvement required as he goes up in trip.

Form: 0864-40

Forecasts

San Pedro (9/4), Dear Ralphy (3/1), Abbeyhill (4/1), Pilbara (7/1), Baby Sham (9/1), Betty's Belle (11/1), Cochise (12/1)

Having resumed winning ways at Fontwell in May, SAN PEDRO is entitled to have needed the run on his stable/seasonal debut last month, so he can take a step forward to gain a third success since the application of cheekpieces. Baby Sham could also improve from her recent run and is respected, with Dear Ralphy completing the shortlist.