16:20 Bangor-on-Dee

Wednesday 28 February 2024

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Ruabon Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • 4YO plus  |   Class 3  |   2m 3f 123y  |   Heavy (Soft in places)  |   8 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 16:20  |   Winning time: 5m 12.54s
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Cloth number
Odds
Star rating
Horse A-Z
Show odds
1
Horse silk
Absolute Steel17
Age: 5|  Weight: 11-12| J: J J Burke| T: T Lacey
17/2
Hadn't shown much on his first couple of starts but has plenty of stamina in his pedigree and stepped up to defy massive odds in 8-runner novice hurdle at Exeter (18.5f, heavy) 17 days ago, still green. More needed again under a 10 lb penalty but not yet the finished article.
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Timeform
2
Horse silk
Panhandle Slim64
Age: 5|  Weight: 11-8| J: William Maggs(7)| T: D McCain Jnr| OR:  113| D
3/1
Hit the frame in a couple of above-average bumpers and confirmed the promise of his hurdling debut when winning 8-runner novice at Sedgefield (19.8f, soft) 64 days ago, suited by increase in trip. Handy 7-lb conditional takes over in the saddle so respected under a penalty.
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3
Horse silk
Guard The Moon35
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-2| J: Sam Twiston-Davies| T: N & W Twiston-Davies| C
4/7
Half-brother to useful hurdler/smart chaser Potterman. Back-to-back wins in bumpers at Bangor in December and made decent start over hurdles when third in Chepstow novice 5 weeks ago, not knocked about. Will improve and looks the one to beat.
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4
Horse silk
Legostar50
Age: 9|  Weight: 11-2| J: William Shanahan(5)| T: J Coulson
250/1
Winning pointer but has shown little promise under Rules.
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5
Horse silk
Mr Bramley25
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-2| J: Henry Brooke| T: Jedd O'Keeffe
9/2
Progressive in bumpers, just denied after a year off at Wetherby 25 days ago. Interesting hurdle debutant.
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6
Horse silk
Over Milk Wood907
Age: 8|  Weight: 11-2| J: Kai Lenihan(7)| T: G Hanmer| OR:  95
125/1
Well held in bumpers and modest form over hurdles in Ireland. Off over 2 years. First run for yard after leaving Olivia Hegarty.
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7
Horse silk
Pearly King30
Age: 5|  Weight: 11-2| J: Mr Huw Edwards(7)| T: Simon Edwards
300/1
Well held in bumper and maiden/novice hurdle.
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8
Horse silk
Scrumpy70
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-2| J: R Patrick| T: H D Daly
100/1
Well held in bumpers/novice hurdle.
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Forecasts

Guard The Moon (4/7), Panhandle Slim (3/1), Mr Bramley (9/2), Absolute Steel (17/2), Scrumpy (100/1), Over Milk Wood (125/1), Legostar (250/1), Pearly King (300/1)

Verdict

Dual course bumper winner GUARD THE MOON showed plenty of aptitude for hurdling when third at Chepstow and looks the one to beat. Mr Bramley was progressive in bumpers so may emerge as the biggest threat with Panhandle Slim and Absolute Steel both shouldering penalties.

  1. Guard The Moon4/7
  2. Mr Bramley9/2
  3. Panhandle Slim3/1

Prize Money

1st: £5,281.002nd: £2,430.003rd: £1,215.004th: £608.005th: £303.00

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