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Monday 16 September 2024

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FBC Manby Bowdler Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div 1)

Off time: 15:34 | Winning time: 3m 57.40s

Ballytechno⁶⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 11-4| J: S Bowen| T: James Owen

11/2

Some fair form shown in bumpers for Thomas Gallagher this summer. Much respected for his new yard on his hurdles debut.

Form: 38/47

Buxted Reel¹⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 11-4| J: Stan Sheppard| T: T Lacey

12/1

Fair winner at 12f on Flat for Ian Williams. Well held sole hurdles run but arrives fit from the Flat so worth another chance.

Form: 6

Eagle Court^h¹⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 11-4| J: Harry Reed| T: M Blake

200/1

Fair at best on the level but only ninth of 11 in novice hurdle at this C&D (good) on NH debut 15 days ago. Hood on for 1st time in this code.

Form: 9

Handlethekettle¹⁰⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 11-4| J: G Sheehan| T: Jamie Snowden

1/2

33/1, shaped well when second of 16 in novice hurdle at Listowel (16f, good to soft) on NH debut 105 days ago for Paul Cashman. This Youmzain gelding hold leading form claims for his new handler.

Form: FF-2

Manowest¹⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 11-4| J: Lewis Saunders⁽¹⁰⁾| T: O Murphy

9/1

Off mark in Irish points in May and made an excellent start over hurdles when runner-up in a C&D novice. Failed to build on it when only fifth back over C&D 15 days ago but is worth another chance.

Form: P-125

Miami Jim¹⁰⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-4| J: Benjamin Poste| T: Mrs R Gasson

200/1

Failed to complete in a couple of points and has offered little promise in a pair of Warwick maiden hurdles this May. Needs a big step forward.

Form: U/P-50

Washpool⁷¹

Age: 5| Weight: 11-4| J: David Bass| T: C E Longsdon

14/1

Runner-up sole start in points and hinted a t promise when sixth of 9 in bumper at Market Rasen (16.6f, good to firm, 9/2) on NH debut 71 days ago. Not ruled out on his hurdles bow.

Form: 26

Nelson Bay³⁴²

Age: 4| Weight: 11-2| J: Lee Edwards| T: Dave Roberts

250/1

Modest maiden on the Flat for Kevin Frost and resumes from 11 months off ahead of his hurdling bow. Market can guide.

Form:

Soldier's Leap¹³³

Age: 4| Weight: 11-2| J: Miss Gina Andrews| T: T Ellis

11/1

Soldier of Fortune gelding. Brother to fair hurdler Hombre de Guerra, and half-brother to modest hurdler Beat The Retreat, stays 2½m, and a point winner. Runner-up in a point so he's a respected newcomer.

Form: 2

Nila^t1²⁶¹

Age: 5| Weight: 10-11| J: Jack Tudor| T: D Pipe

22/1

Fair Flat winner. First run since leaving Peter Schiergen when fell 1st in novice hurdle at Taunton (19f, good to soft) on NH debut. Off 8 months but not discounted with tongue strap on for 1st time.

Form: F-

Now Then Wendy²⁵⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 10-11| J: Charlie Deutsch| T: S Cameron

100/1

A fair 1m4f Flat winner for Hughie Morrison. Off 8 months ahead of her yard/hurdles debut with her fitness to prove.

Form: 806/

Lady Henrietta^h1²⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 10-9| J: Shane Fenelon⁽⁵⁾| T: P & M Bowen

50/1

Fair form shown in bumpers but only ninth of 14 in novice (14/1) at Newton Abbot (18.5f, good) on hurdles bow 25 days ago. Hooded for 1st time now.

Form: 8529

Forecasts

Handlethekettle (1/2), Ballytechno (11/2), Manowest (9/1), Soldier's Leap (11/1), Buxted Reel (12/1), Washpool (14/1), Nila (22/1), Lady Henrietta (50/1), Now Then Wendy (100/1), Eagle Court (200/1), Miami Jim (200/1), Nelson Bay (250/1)

HANDLETHEKETTLE made a promising start for Paul Cashman when runner-up at Listowel and is fancied to go one better now starting out with Jamie Snowden. Olly Murphy's Manowest could emerge as the main danger, with hurdling newcomer Ballytechno not discounted either on his first start for James Owen.