20:22 Perth

Wednesday 15 May 2024

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Murrayshall Meetings And Events Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 20:22 | Winning time: 5m 12.74s

Bridge Road³⁹⁶

Age: 8| Weight: 12-0| J: Lewis Stones| T: J Candlish| OR: 100

16/1

Finally opened his account at Leicester (15.5f) in November 2022 and continued in decent heart for the rest of the campaign, upsides when fell last at Chepstow (19.4f) in April last year. Capable of getting involved if ready to go on his return.

Form: 32547F/

Diamond State^p,t¹⁰¹

Age: 8| Weight: 11-12| J: Alan Doyle| T: Miss Lucinda V Russell| OR: 98| D

28/1

Fair winning hurdler at best who scored over fences in 2022/23. Didn't offer much in 3 starts back hurdling last season, ninth of 12 in handicap at Musselburgh (19.8f) in February, but he's dropped to a career-low mark as a result.

Form: 24U/P89-

Victory March^p⁴⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 11-12| J: Aaron Anderson| T: R Menzies| OR: 98

66/1

Modest form over hurdles in 2021 when trained in Ireland. Since won several times on the Flat (all on the AW) for Seb Spencer but he's finished down the field in 2 starts for current yard, very slowly away on both occasions. Others more persuasive back hurdling.

Form: 6369P/

Be The Difference⁷⁸⁵

Age: 8| Weight: 11-12| J: Joe Williamson| T: P A Kirby| OR: 98| BF| D

33/1

Recorded back-to-back wins at Ayr in November 2021 and held his form well afterwards, fourth of 6 at Market Rasen (23.1f) when last seen back in March 2022. Has a lengthy absence to overcome.

Form: 133624/

Bridgetjoans^v³⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 11-11| J: Amie Waugh| T: S Waugh| OR: 97

9/1

Only poor form in her first 4 starts under Rules but the application of a visor has had a positive effect on her last 2 starts, only narrowly denied at Kelso (18.1f) on her latest outing. Leading contender with more still to offer.

Form: P45722-

Kilkee Royal⁶⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 11-9| J: Liam McKenna| T: Jamie Sloan| OR: 95

18/1

Upped in trip after 5 months off, showed his first solid form when fifth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Ayr (20.4f) in March, plugging on. Task is now to build on his latest effort.

Form: 3/00995-

The Best Way⁴⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 11-6| J: Conor Rabbitt⁽³⁾| T: N G Richards| OR: 92

8/1

Promising bumper fourth in May 2022 before a 21-month absence. Looks to have been brought along steadily over hurdles this year, finishing with running left when mid-field in a Wetherby maiden (16f) in March. One to note upped in trip for his handicap bow.

Form: 4/848-

Charizord³²

Age: 5| Weight: 11-5| J: Edward Austin| T: S Corbett| OR: 91

16/1

Well beaten in 2 bumpers a year apart (trained by Harry Smyth in Ireland on debut) but has shown a bit of promise in a pair of novice hurdles, albeit well-beaten when second of 6 at Newcastle (20.3f) last month. Makes the quick switch to handicaps.

Form: 6/842-

River Ayr¹⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-4| J: Ben Smith⁽¹⁰⁾| T: R M Smith| OR: 90

10/3

Runner-up in an Ayr bumper on debut and improved on his first 2 starts in maiden hurdles when fifth of 11 at Sedgefield (16.8f) in February. Lesser effort on handicap debut, but back on track when fifth of 12 at this C&D 19 days ago. More needed.

Form: 8/96585-

March Wind⁶⁸

Age: 7| Weight: 11-2| J: Charlie Maggs⁽⁷⁾| T: A M Thomson| OR: 88

12/1

Runner-up both outings in bumpers in 2023 but well below that level in a trio of novice hurdles this year, though needed the emphasis more on stamina when well held at Ayr (20.4f) in March. Could yet do better now handicapping.

Form: 22/675-

I Doubt That^t¹³

Age: 6| Weight: 11-1| J: Peter Kavanagh| T: D Bourke| OR: 87

4/1

Fair 2m Flat winner at best but has yet to finish better than mid-field over hurdles, off 11 months (had a wind op) ahead of finishing sixth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (16.9f) in February. Ran poorly back on the level 13 days ago, so others make more appeal.

Form: 000P/6-

Not In Kansas^t⁴⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 10-11| J: Bruce Lynn⁽³⁾| T: N W Alexander| OR: 83| D

5/1

After 11 months off, left her previous form well behind when winning handicap at Musselburgh (19.8f) 40 days ago, produced to lead before last and quickening clear. Remains lightly raced so she enters calculations now that she's up and running.

Form: 6PF8/71-

Cave Hill³²

Age: 5| Weight: 10-5| J: William Maggs⁽³⁾| T: I A Duncan| OR: 77

25/1

Showed more than previously when third in maiden at Ayr (19.5f) in February. However, has gone backwards from that in 2 handicap starts since, pulled up at Newcastle on the latest occasion. Looks to be up against it.

Form: 0P038P-

Ginger Pointe¹⁸⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 10-4| J: Emma Smith-Chaston| T: K Scott| OR: 76

20/1

Maiden Irish pointer who made the frame 4 times over hurdles in 2022/23. After 6 months off, shaped as if needing the run when down the field at Kelso in November, but he's been absent again since then.

Form: 5054/57-

Joanna I'm Fine¹⁴⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 10-4| J: Dylan Johnston| T: Mrs J Stephen| OR: 76

16/1

Successful in an Ayr handicap (24.3f) in February 2023 and, after a below-par effort, back to form when fifth of 16 at Hexham in May that year. Probably needed the outing after 8 months off at Musselburgh in December, so this run should reveal more.

Form: 031P/58-

Non-Runners

Fame Valley⁷⁹

Weight: 11-9| Age: 9

T: I A Duncan J: Tom Midgley

Forecasts

River Ayr (10/3), I Doubt That (4/1), Not In Kansas (5/1), The Best Way (8/1), Bridgetjoans (9/1), March Wind (12/1), Joanna I'm Fine (16/1), Bridge Road (16/1), Charizord (16/1), Fame Valley (16/1), Kilkee Royal (18/1), Ginger Pointe (20/1), Cave Hill (25/1), Diamond State (28/1), Be The Difference (33/1), Victory March (66/1)

BRIDGETJOANS has shown improved form fitted with a visor when runner-up on her last 2 starts, finishing clear of the rest at Kelso a month ago, so she could be ready to open her account this time around. Heading the list of dangers is Not In Kansas, who got off the mark on her latest outing, with The Best Way also considered on his handicap debut.