16:25 Plumpton

Sunday 14 April 2024

All13:3014:0514:4015:1515:5016:2517:00

Weatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 16:25 | Winning time: 4m 56.65s

Shandancer^t²¹⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 12-0| J: Luke Scott⁽⁵⁾| T: Dr R Newland & J Insole| OR: 100| BF

6/1

Remains a maiden but added another placed effort to his collection when third in maiden at Worcester (23f, good to soft) in August. However, he made little impression at Uttoxeter the following month, so more needed as he makes first run since leaving Amy Murphy after 7 months off.

Form: 229337

Paddy De Pole^p⁵⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 12-0| J: Freddie Gingell⁽⁵⁾| T: P F Nicholls| OR: 100

5/2

Winning Irish pointer but has failed to progress since his third in a Chepstow novice (23.6f, heavy) on his hurdles bow. In first-time cheekpieces when well held at Wincanton on handicap debut on his latest outing, but it still remains early days with his leading yard.

Form: 41-3575

Tellmesomethingood^t³⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 11-12| J: R T Dunne| T: J R Boyle| OR: 98

6/1

Low-mileage 6-y-o who was having only his second run in a handicap when narrowly denied at this course (15.9f) in December. After a couple of lesser efforts, took a step back in the right direction when fourth at Fakenham (20f, good to soft) last time. Merits consideration.

Form: 3-326P4

Highway One O Five¹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 11-11| J: Rex Dingle| T: C Gordon| OR: 97

11/4

Placed on first 2 outings in bumpers but hasn't quite reached the same level over hurdles yet. However, on his second handicap start he got back on track when sixth of 14 at Market Rasen (18.6f, good to soft) 2 weeks ago, despite needing stiffer test. One to note upped in trip.

Form: 064956

Outside Adesa²¹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-10| J: Sean Houlihan| T: M Hunt| OR: 96

15/2

Runner-up both outings in Irish points and, having his second try in a handicap, produced his best effort over hurdles when fourth of 13 in novice event at Ascot (23.5f, good) 3 weeks ago. Task is now to build on his latest run.

Form: 2-P6594

Naturally High²⁴

Age: 9| Weight: 11-6| J: Caoilin Quinn⁽³⁾| T: P Butler| OR: 92

25/1

Had to settle for a share of the spoils after proving wayward on the run-in at Fakenham (19.2f, soft) on Boxing Day. However, hasn't gone on from that effort since, again below form on his first run since leaving Gary Moore at Chepstow last month. Others more persuasive.

Form: P-61356

Oscarsman^b1,t⁸³

Age: 10| Weight: 11-1| J: Elizabeth Gale⁽⁷⁾| T: Miss S Smith| OR: 87| CD

28/1

Sole success came in a C&D maiden back in 2019, but he ended last season with a couple of poor efforts and pulled up both outings during the current campaign. Mark continues to fall but has enough to prove with blinkers reached for.

Form: P4P0-PP

Chief Lady⁷⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 11-0| J: Tabitha Worsley⁽³⁾| T: Cynthia Woods| OR: 86

50/1

Winning pointer but has finished well held both starts since her mid-field effort in maiden at this course (15.9f, good to soft) in November. Plenty more required as she goes handicapping after 11 weeks off.

Form: P1678

Grooveur⁴⁰

Age: 8| Weight: 10-13| J: Tom Cannon| T: D C O'Brien| OR: 85| D

100/1

Ludlow novice hurdle winner for Alastair Ralph back in March 2021 but has offered little at Lingfield both starts since returning from a lengthy absence. Best watched.

Form: 530P/63

Beaufort West^b1¹¹⁷

Age: 10| Weight: 10-9| J: Miss Thomosina Eyston⁽⁷⁾| T: A Irvine| OR: 81

12/1

A while since his last win at Uttoxeter in March 2022 and hasn't made much impact in his 4 starts this season, pulled up at Fakenham (23.4f, heavy) when last seen in December. However, he lurks on a dangerous mark with blinkers now applied.

Form: P9-564P

Forecasts

Paddy De Pole (5/2), Highway One O Five (11/4), Shandancer (6/1), Tellmesomethingood (6/1), Outside Adesa (15/2), Beaufort West (12/1), Naturally High (25/1), Oscarsman (28/1), Chief Lady (50/1), Grooveur (100/1)

HIGHWAY ONE O FIVE produced one of his better efforts over hurdles when sixth at Market Rasen a fortnight ago and, with this step up in trip promising to suit, he can take a step forward to open his account. Tellmesomethingood bettered his recent efforts when fourth at Fakenham last month and could be the main danger, ahead of Paddy de Pole.