Every Race Live On Racing TV Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 16:45 | Winning time: 7m 33.35s

Martha Brae²²

Age: 9| Weight: 12-0| J: Harry Skelton| T: D Skelton| OR: 128| D

9/2

Largely consistent sort who got her head back in front at Kempton (24.5f) over Christmas. Has given her running again both starts since, facing a stiffer task when third of 6 in Rendlesham Hurdle at Haydock (24.3f, heavy) 22 days ago. Can make her presence felt.

Form: 2-63143

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Equinus^p1,t1²⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-10| J: Sam Twiston-Davies| T: N & W Twiston-Davies| OR: 124

9/4

Doubled his tally when landing handicap at Aintree (24.7f) in decisive fashion on his reappearance. Not in the same form next 2 starts, but ran well when third at Newbury (24.2f, soft) a month ago. Could find more with cheekpieces/tongue strap applied.

Form: 3U-1553

My Bobby Dazzler⁴⁵

Age: 9| Weight: 11-10| J: Alex Edwards| T: Mrs M Rowley| OR: 124

13/2

Dug deep when making a successful start over fences at Worcester in June and ran creditably back over hurdles when second at Cheltenham (3m, soft) on New Year's Day. However, he disappointed at Huntingdon last time, so bounce back now called for.

Form: 318428

Clondaw Royale⁹⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 11-4| J: R P McLernon| T: J & A O'Neill| OR: 118

17/2

Runner-up sole start in Irish points and boasts a progressive profile over hurdles, well on top at the finish when winning maiden at Bangor (19.6f, heavy) in December. Can score again with the step up in trip likely to suit on handicap bow.

Form: 2-821

Astronomic View^p²²

Age: 7| Weight: 11-1| J: Lucy Gardner| T: Mrs S Gardner| OR: 115

10/3

Exeter bumper winner who has been shaping well in defeat over hurdles, finishing runner-up on 3 occasions before another good effort when third at Ascot (23.5f, good to soft) 22 days ago. Can give another good account.

Form: 532223

Balkardy^p²¹

Age: 7| Weight: 10-13| J: Isabel Williams⁽³⁾| T: Evan Williams| OR: 113

6/1

Gained reward for his consistency when gaining a first success of the season at Musselburgh (23.8f, soft) 3 weeks ago, albeit having the run of the race. May just find it tougher upped in grade.

Form: 222231

Non-Runners

Halifax³⁹

Weight: 10-11| Age: 7

T: G Harris J: Conor Ring

Forecasts

Equinus (9/4), Astronomic View (10/3), Martha Brae (9/2), Balkardy (6/1), My Bobby Dazzler (13/2), Clondaw Royale (17/2), Halifax (12/1)

CLONDAW ROYALE has been going the right way in his 3 starts over hurdles, readily getting off the mark at Bangor in December, and he can continue his progress upped in trip for his handicap debut. The 5-y-o is taken to see of the challenge of Equinus, who could benefit from the application of headgear/tongue tie, with Martha Brae also respected.