14:52 Southwell

Monday 16 December 2024

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Watch Unbridled On attheraces.com Novices' Handicap Hurdle

  • 4YO plus  |   Class 5  |   2m 4f 88y  |   Good to Soft  |   11 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 14:52  |   Winning time: 5m 38.20s
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Odds
Star rating
Horse A-Z
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1
Horse silk
Easter Icon44
Age: 5|  Weight: 12-0| J: Isabelle Ryder(7)| T: G Brown| OR:  98
4/1
Fair handicapper on the Flat and left his qualifying form over hurdles well behind when landing a handicap at Fontwell in August. Subsequent Ascot third was creditable and he rather stands out as an in-form sort in this line up.
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2
Horse silk
Pottersjetamayt22
Age: 5|  Weight: 11-13| J: J M Quinlan| T: M Crawley| OR:  97
14/1
Third in maiden/novice hurdles for Charlie Longsdon in the spring but last of 5 on his Uttoxeter handicap debut for new stable 3 weeks ago. Needs to have come on a lot.
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3
Horse silk
Diamand De Vindecy40
Age: 5|  Weight: 11-13| J: Jack Hogan(3)| T: R Bevis| OR:  97
18/1
Placed in a Taunton handicap hurdle off 3 lb higher in February and successful on the Flat at Haydock in June. Has lost his way in that sphere since ahead of this return to hurdles.
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4
Horse silk
A Day To Dream38
Age: 4|  Weight: 11-8| J: Aaron Anderson(5)| T: M E Sowersby| OR:  92
125/1
Modest on Flat and over hurdles for Ollie Pears. Has switched to Mike Sowersby since his latest start at Hexham 38 days ago.
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5
Horse silk
Annaharvey Lad356
Age: 8|  Weight: 11-5| J: Peter Kavanagh(3)| T: J Parkinson & S Smith| OR:  89
11/1
Well held in handicap hurdle and chase at Market Rasen at the end of 2023. Best watched back from nearly a year off unless the betting hints otherwise.
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6
Horse silk
Ballydangan12
Age: 7|  Weight: 11-3| J: Harry Skelton| T: D Skelton| OR:  87
4/1
Maiden who hasn't shown an immediate benefit for the switch to the Dan Skelton yard but it's probably only a matter of time before he does.
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7
Horse silk
Danny's Friend20
Age: 5|  Weight: 11-1| J: Nick Scholfield| T: David Dennis| OR:  85
3/1
Hasn't made an impact in 3 handicap starts but he may have needed the latest one after here (2m) after 5 months off. Back up in trip. Still relatively early days.
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8
Horse silk
De Vega's Warriorp42
Age: 5|  Weight: 11-0| J: Paul O'Brien| T: Miss H C Knight| OR:  84
18/1
A frustrating maiden handicapper on Flat (stays 16.5f) and minor promise in his qualifying runs over hurdles this autumn. Handicaps provide him with a more realistic chance, though, and his yard had a winner last week.
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9
Horse silk
Kuma Beach169
Age: 4|  Weight: 10-13| J: Harry Reed| T: L Morgan| OR:  83
66/1
Well held in bumper/3 hurdles earlier in the year but one to keep an eye on in the market now handicapping after a break.
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10
Horse silk
Kings Justicep,t223
Age: 6|  Weight: 10-10| J: C J Todd| T: S Allwood| OR:  80
10/1
Did well over fences last season, winning once and runner-up on 3 other occasions. Off since finishing a below-form fourth at Fakenham in May. The betting is perhaps the best guide after 7 months off.
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11
Horse silk
Nothinelsematters19
Age: 6|  Weight: 10-3| J: Harry Bannister| T: A M Hales| OR:  73
5/1
Poor maiden hurdler who offered little after 6 months off at Ludlow in October and unseated early on his chase debut the following month.
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Forecasts

Danny's Friend (3/1), Ballydangan (4/1), Easter Icon (4/1), Nothinelsematters (5/1), Kings Justice (10/1), Annaharvey Lad (11/1), Pottersjetamay (14/1), De Vega's Warrior (18/1), Diamand De Vindecy (18/1), Kuma Beach (66/1), A Day To Dream (125/1)

Verdict

In a contest where the majority have a point to prove the obvious one is top-weight EASTER ICON. Ballydangan hasn't shown much obvious promise in 2 outings for Dan Skelton but he'll likely click before long and a market move would make him a threat. Danny's Friend can build on a recent outing here after a break and prove best of the remainder.

  1. Easter Icon4/1
  2. Ballydangan4/1
  3. Kings Justice10/1

Prize Money

1st: £3,248.002nd: £1,494.003rd: £747.004th: £374.005th: £186.00

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