16:15 Doncaster

Wednesday 21 February 2024

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At The Races App Expert Tips Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 16:15 | Winning time: 5m 14.1s

Dunstall Rambler²⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 12-0| J: J J Burke| T: T R George| OR: 98

11/1

Ended 2022/23 with an improved second in Wincanton maiden hurdle and, after another 12 weeks off, stepped up on his first start this season when seventh of 17 in handicap at this course (16.6f) 24 days ago. Needs to find more again.

Form: 6902-07

Harrys Hope^t²¹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-12| J: Ben Jones| T: B Pauling| OR: 96

18/1

Irish point winner who showed more than previously under Rules when fourth of 9 in maiden hurdle at Exeter (16.7f) 3 weeks ago. The return to this longer trip should suit, so she's one to consider on handicap debut with her yard going well.

Form: P51-604

Ushuaia Dancer²²

Age: 6| Weight: 11-7| J: R T Dunne| T: Justin Landy| OR: 91

4/1

Upped in trip for his handicap bow, matched his previous form when runner-up at Newcastle (22f) last month. From a useful family and he can make his presence felt with the potential of more still to offer.

Form: 4-0P542

Pilgrims King^b,t¹⁴

Age: 8| Weight: 11-6| J: James Bowen| T: P & M Bowen| OR: 90

6/1

After another 12 weeks off, proved that he retains his ability when third of 13 in handicap at Sedgefield (19.8f) a fortnight ago. Races off his last winning mark so he could be ready to get his head back in front again.

Form: 247P-43

Libor Lad^t²⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 11-6| J: B S Hughes| T: David Dennis| OR: 90

7/2

Opened his account with a smooth success at Uttoxeter (19.9f) in November and has run well both starts since, just unable to sustain his effort when fourth of 11 at the same C&D last time. Can give another good account.

Form: 0-22124

Streamsforth Lad^t1²⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 11-5| J: Jack Hogan⁽³⁾| T: G Hanmer| OR: 89

25/1

Some encouragement in bumpers and made more impact than previously over hurdles when fourth of 8 in maiden at Uttoxeter (15.8f) 25 days ago. Bred to be suited by this trip and he's open to further progress now handicapping with tongue strap applied.

Form: 30-7P94

Matoury^t¹⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 11-2| J: Tom Midgley⁽³⁾| T: M E Sowersby| OR: 86

80/1

Didn't offer much in bumpers but wasn't beaten far when finishing third on his first 2 starts over hurdles. After 7 months off, possibly needed the run when well beaten in handicap at Southwell (24.3f) 19 days ago. Others still preferred, though.

Form: 058-336

Baghdad Central⁷⁶

Age: 8| Weight: 11-1| J: Charlie Hammond| T: N Kent| OR: 85| D

12/1

Off the mark in handicap hurdle at Carlisle (19.3f) last April and backed up that effort when third at Southwell the following month. After 7 months off, pulled up at Market Rasen on his chase debut, so he needs to get back on the up reverted to hurdling.

Form: F/P71-3P

Magna Moralia^p⁵¹

Age: 7| Weight: 10-13| J: Aaron Anderson⁽⁵⁾| T: M E Sowersby| OR: 83

28/1

Sole success from 19 starts over hurdles was registered back in March 2021. Form has been in and out this season, one of his lesser efforts when beaten a long way out at Catterick (25.3f) on New Year's Day. Capable of getting involved if on a going day.

Form: 425055

My Friend Sean^t⁴⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 10-13| J: Stan Sheppard| T: T Lacey| OR: 83

10/3

Very green when mid-field in a bumper and little impact in 3 starts over hurdles, tried in a hood when well held in maiden at Wincanton (15.2f) 40 days ago. However, he could yet do better now handicapping upped in trip.

Form: 6000

Jaxonne⁴⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 10-13| J: R P McLernon| T: J & A O'Neill| OR: 83

33/1

Tailed off on his sole outing in bumpers and down the field in 3 starts over hurdles. He's worth a market check, though, as he goes back up in distance for his first run in a handicap.

Form: 0-890

Catboy⁴⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 10-3| J: Jack Tudor| T: Christian Williams| OR: 87

15/2

Hinted at ability only start in bumpers but has looked in need of the experience in junior hurdles, not jumping well when fifth of 7 at Ludlow (15.8f) in January. May take a step forward upped in distance on his handicap bow.

Form: 7535

Non-Runners

Bullets Hill⁵³

Weight: 11-12| Age: 6

T: Ella Pickard J: Nick Scholfield

Pollyonesock¹⁰²

Weight: 11-4| Age: 6

T: O Greenall & J Guerriero J: Toby Wynne

Cosheston²⁵

Weight: 10-4| Age: 11

T: J Candlish J: Sean Quinlan

Forecasts

My Friend Sean (10/3), Libor Lad (7/2), Ushuaia Dancer (4/1), Pilgrims King (6/1), Catboy (15/2), Bullets Hill (8/1), Dunstall Rambler (11/1), Baghdad Central (12/1), Pollyonesock (14/1), Cosheston (16/1), Harrys Hope (18/1), Streamsforth Lad (25/1), Magna Moralia (28/1), Jaxonne (33/1), Matoury (80/1)

Having dropped in the weights, PILGRIMS KING showed that he retains his ability when third at Sedgefield 2 weeks ago and he can build on that effort to return to winning ways. Heading the list of dangers is Ushuaia Dancer, who remains capable of better making only his second start in a handicap, while Pollyonesock is one to note on her stable/handicap debut.