15:00 Cheltenham

Saturday 27 January 2024

All12:0512:4013:1513:5014:2515:0015:3516:10

Unibet Hurdle (Registered As The International Hurdle) (Grade 2) (GBB Race)

  • 4YO plus  |   Class 1  |   2m 179y  |   Good to Soft  |   5 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 15:00  |   Winning time: 4m 14.87s
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Cloth number
Odds
Star rating
Horse A-Z
1
Horse silk
Rubaud32
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-10| J: H Cobden| T: P F Nicholls| OR:  149
8/1
Building up a good record over hurdles, his speed again in evidence when making all in a Kempton listed and Wincanton Grade 2 this autumn. Lost nothing in defeat to Constitution Hill in the Christmas Hurdle at former track last time and another bold showing is likely.
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2
Horse silk
First Street32
Age: 7|  Weight: 11-8| J: James Bowen| T: N J Henderson| OR:  141
12/1
Very useful winning hurdler who was farm from disgraced when third to Constitution Hill in the Christmas Hurdle at Kempton a month ago. Rubaud seemingly has the beating of him, though.
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3
Horse silk
Guard Your Dreams660
Age: 8|  Weight: 11-4| J: Sam Twiston-Davies| T: N & W Twiston-Davies| OR:  140| CD
18/1
Developed into a smart and likeable hurdler in 2022. Has been off the track almost two years, however and, even if retaining all of his ability, he has a bit to find.
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4
Horse silk
Lossiemouth273
Age: 5|  Weight: 11-0| J: Paul Townend| T: W P Mullins| OR:  147| CD
4/7
Was the pick of the juvenile's last season, landing the Triumph here and the Champion Juvenile at Punchestown when last seen 9 months ago. More to come and likely to make a successful return.
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5
Horse silk
Love Envoit49
Age: 8|  Weight: 11-1| J: J J Burke| T: H Fry| OR:  151| CD
4/1
Very smart hurdler who looked decidedly rusty when second to Not So Sleepy in the Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Sandown 49 days ago. Should be much sharper for that run and has the ability to trouble Lossiemouth.
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Forecasts

Lossiemouth (4/7), Love Envoi (4/1), Rubaud (8/1), First Street (12/1), Guard Your Dreams (18/1)

Verdict

LOSSIEMOUTH is the class act in this field and, while she's been off the track longer than connections would have liked, she should be straight enough to make a successful reappearance. Love Envoi is an obvious danger in the expectation that she comes on for her reappearance, and Rubaud is respected having been beaten only by Constitution Hill last time.

Prize Money

1st: £71,188.002nd: £26,712.003rd: £13,375.004th: £6,662.005th: £3,350.006th: £1,675.00

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