17:20 Stratford

Thursday 9 May 2024

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Racing TV Members Night Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

  • 5YO plus  |   Class 4  |   2m 6f 125y  |   Good (Good to Soft in places)  |   6 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 17:20  |   Winning time: 5m 30.23s
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Odds
Star rating
Horse A-Z
Show odds
1
Horse silk
Watergrange Jack171
Age: 8|  Weight: 12-2| J: Sam Twiston-Davies| T: N P Mulholland| OR:  122
9/2
Showed improved form over hurdles in 2023/24, successful at Worcester in August before going on to score twice at Fontwell. However, made no impression in his bid for the 4-timer and pulled up at Exeter (24.2f) on his chasing debut in November.
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2
Horse silk
Lightening Mahlert21
Age: 6|  Weight: 12-1| J: Fergus Gillard| T: D Skelton| OR:  121
9/2
Successful sole start in Irish points and won 2 of her first 3 starts over hurdles, having a wind op prior to scoring at Huntingdon (20.7f) in March. Pulled up in listed event at Cheltenham last time, but she's respected as she makes her handicap/chase debut.
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3
Horse silk
Jupiter Allen14
Age: 5|  Weight: 11-13| J: David Noonan| T: Mrs J Williams| OR:  119
10/3
Making his second handicap start over hurdles, resumed winning ways at Exeter (21.6f) in March, jumping soundly under a positive ride. Shaped as if still in good form at Warwick (25f) 2 weeks ago, mistake last, and he could make a bold bid switched to chasing.
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4
Horse silk
Golfe Clair87
Age: 8|  Weight: 11-4| J: Joe Williamson(3)| T: P A Kirby| OR:  110
15/2
Fairly useful winning hurdler in 2021/22 but after a 22-month absence he hasn't been able to recapture that form on his last 3 starts, beaten 16¼ lengths when third at Catterick on his latest outing in February. Has work to do switched to chasing.
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5
Horse silk
Home Sweet Highwayp150
Age: 7|  Weight: 10-12| J: B S Hughes| T: D McCain Jnr| OR:  104
12/1
Runner-up on completed start in points and would have been placed but for unseating at the last at Ayr on his hurdles debut. Hasn't progressed from that since, but he could yet do better with cheekpieces applied for his handicap/chase debut.
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6
Horse silk
Annie Expressp116
Age: 6|  Weight: 10-10| J: James Bowen| T: W Greatrex| OR:  102
2/1
Irish point winner who offered some encouragement on her first 2 starts over hurdles. Not in the same form next 2 outings, but back on track when fifth of 13 at Southwell (24.3f) on her chasing debut 16 days ago. Major player with cheekpieces added.
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Forecasts

Annie Express (2/1), Jupiter Allen (10/3), Watergrange Jack (9/2), Lightening Mahler (9/2), Golfe Clair (15/2), Home Sweet Highway (12/1)

Verdict

An easy winner in Irish points, ANNIE EXPRESS matched her hurdles form at the first attempt sent chasing at Southwell 16 days ago (the winner has scored again since) and she can build on that to open her Rules account. Lightly-raced winning hurdler Lightening Mahler is feared most sent chasing for her leading yard, ahead of Jupiter Allen.

  1. Annie Express2/1
  2. Lightening Mahler9/2
  3. Jupiter Allen10/3

Prize Money

1st: £5,096.002nd: £2,345.003rd: £1,172.004th: £587.005th: £292.00

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