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Wednesday 22 May 2024

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Logicor William Eborall Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

Age: 6| Weight: 11-4| J: Charlie Deutsch| T: Mrs M Rowley

Sent off favourite when pulled up only start in points and was again prominent in the betting (10/3) on his hurdling debut, showing ability when third of 14 in maiden at this C&D last month. Enters calculations with his yard in good form.

Form: P3-

G A Henty⁵¹

Age: 7| Weight: 11-4| J: Harry Skelton| T: D Skelton| OR: 113| BF

Lightly-raced 7-y-o who shaped well on first run since leaving Tom George when second in a maiden at Market Rasen (20.6f) in January. Possibly unsuited by conditions in handicaps both starts since, so he's worth another chance back on less testing ground.

Form: 17U/2P5-

Minella Miracle¹³

Age: 6| Weight: 11-4| J: J J Burke| T: F O'Brien| BF

Runner-up on last of 3 starts in Irish points but just modest form in bumpers for Thomas Gallagher. After 5 months off, in need of the experience when third in maiden at Stratford (16.3f) on hurdling/stable debut 13 days ago, so he could take a step forward.

Form: 23059-3

Nowmelad²⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 11-4| J: Lee Edwards| T: Dr R Newland & J Insole

Point winner who ran to a modest level both starts in bumpers, again racing freely after 7 months off when fourth of 11 at this course (16f) 27 days ago. Improvement required as he goes hurdling.

Form: URF/154-

Onlyamatteroftime³³

Age: 8| Weight: 11-4| J: Mr P W Mullins| T: W P Mullins| OR: 115| BF

Bumper winner for N. Madden but hasn't been the most straightforward over hurdles. However, he produced his best effort for his current yard when runner-up in handicap at Ballinrobe (22.4f) last month. Holds leading claims back in maiden company.

Form: 3RR602-

Politicianspromise^t¹⁵

Age: 8| Weight: 11-4| J: Charlie Price⁽³⁾| T: R L Llewellyn

Tailed off in a maiden hurdle in Ireland in 2021 and won once from 10 starts in points subsequently. Fared no better making first start for his current yard when down the field in a Ffos Las novice (21.9f) 15 days ago. Looks to be up against it.

Form: 1P555-0

Victoria Line⁹³⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-4| J: James Turner⁽⁷⁾| T: C J Down

Modest maiden on Flat (stays 1¾m) who was last seen finishing mid-field in a Newcastle handicap (16.2f) in October 2021. Has lengthy absence to overcome switched to hurdling on first run for yard after leaving Mark Walford.

Form:

After Midnight³⁸

Age: 7| Weight: 10-11| J: Harry Bannister| T: J S Smith

In need of experience in 2 bumpers but has failed to complete both starts in maiden hurdles, losing touch before 2 out when pulled up at Hereford (19.7f) last time. Easy enough to look elsewhere.

Form: 79/UP-

St Just In Time³¹

Age: 4| Weight: 10-10| J: Brendan Powell| T: Sir M Todd| OR: 104

Fair maiden on the level (stays 10f) and showed more than previously over hurdles when third in maiden at Wincanton (15.2f) a month ago. Could still have more to offer as he learns with experience in this sphere.

Form: 943-

Non-Runners

Carrickfergus¹⁴

Weight: 11-4| Age: 5

T: P York J: Mr P York

Dorset Lady²¹

Weight: 10-11| Age: 7

T: G Brown J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Onlyamatteroftime (5/4), G A Henty (5/2), Espoir Des Forges (6/1), Minella Miracle (8/1), Nowmelad (10/1), St Just In Time (12/1), Dorset Lady (25/1), Victoria Line (33/1), Politicianspromise (100/1), After Midnight (100/1), Carrickfergus (200/1)

ONLYAMATTEROFTIME ran his most encouraging race since joining Willie Mullins when second in a Ballinrobe handicap last time and he could be ready to go one better for his leading yard. G A Henty has possibly found the ground softer than ideal on his last 2 starts so is feared most back on a sounder surface, ahead of Espoir des Forges.