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Thursday 23 January 2025

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William Hill Cheltenham Non-Runner Money Back Handicap Hurdle (Div 1)

Off time: 15:16 | Winning time: 6m 55.10s

Atreides^p,t⁴¹

Age: 7| Weight: 12-0| J: C O'Farrell| T: N P Mulholland| OR: 100| BF

17/2

Remains a maiden but ran a career-best when second at Ffos Las in November, followed up with creditable fourth of 8 in a handicap hurdle at Bangor (19.6f, heavy) 41 days ago (made a few jumping errors). Proving quite difficult to win with but step up in trip could prove the key.

Form: 3-42324

Entity Of Substanz^p⁴⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-12| J: Harry Skelton| T: D Skelton| OR: 98

9/2

Lightly-raced sort ran best race so far under a positive ride in first-time cheekpieces, second of 8 in a handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (23.1f, soft) 49 days ago, albeit it was a pretty modest contest. Extra furlong should help and one to consider.

Form: 75-652

Alltalknoaction²⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 11-10| J: Mr William Easterby⁽³⁾| T: T D Easterby| OR: 96

40/1

Not achieved a great deal in maiden hurdles, although he was tenderly handled when third of 6 in a novice at Sedgefield (19.8f, good to soft) 28 days ago. Better expected now up in trip on handicap debut.

Form: 32-P43

Wearelongterm⁴⁵

Age: 8| Weight: 11-7| J: Henry Brooke| T: Mrs Dianne Sayer| OR: 93| D

20/1

Winning pointer who showed ability on chase bow and over hurdles after. Given a considerate return after 18 months off on just his second outing over fences at Carlisle and possibly still needed the run at Musselburgh last month. Returns to hurdling and not ruled out.

Form: 35/44-P7

Glory Hights⁴⁰

Age: 9| Weight: 11-6| J: Danny McMenamin| T: C Grant| OR: 92

10/1

Off the mark in 3m Carlisle handicap in November and backed it up with a good second of 16 in handicap hurdle at Newcastle (20.3f, good to soft) 40 days ago. Should give another good account of himself back at 3m.

Form: V24-512

The Big Breac²⁷

Age: 8| Weight: 11-4| J: Jack Power⁽⁷⁾| T: J Parkinson & S Smith| OR: 90| CD

11/10

Lightly-raced and off the mark over hurdles last month, winning 16-runner C&D handicap, looking all stamina, dropped to third between final flights before rallying to lead late on (form has been boosted, close 4th won at Fakenham on Sunday). Could easily improve again.

Form: 3/96721

Boolamore Classic^v¹⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 10-12| J: Bruce Lynn| T: N W Alexander| OR: 84

11/1

Well-supported when off the mark over hurdles, first-time visor seemingly doing the trick when winning a 7-runner handicap hurdle at Ayr (21.4f, heavy) 17 days ago. Should stay 3m and not discounted on his first attempt at this trip, although worth noting he did have a tough race last time.

Form: 8U-0051

Molly Mason^p1³⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 10-11| J: Jonjo O'Neill Jr.| T: J & A O'Neill| OR: 83

33/1

Related to winners but she hasn't offered any short-term encouragement so far. Cheekpieces added for first try at 3m on handicap debut and although stable continue in good form, she could only be of interest if market support comes her way.

Form: 689

Lady's Present^h²²

Age: 8| Weight: 10-7| J: Joe Williamson⁽³⁾| T: P A Kirby| OR: 79

18/1

Shaped better than the beaten distance when second of 7 in a handicap hurdle at Fakenham (23.4f, soft) 22 days ago, made a fast-forward move on final circuit and paid the price for those efforts late on. Should be a decent pace on here and she can run well with the benefit of a more patient ride.

Form: 403/P42

Teddy Mac¹⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 10-2| J: Alan Doyle⁽⁵⁾| T: I A Duncan| OR: 72

12/1

Still a maiden and has been a bit in and out this season. Recorded a creditable fifth of 16 at Hexham last month but failed to build on that when 16 lengths fourth to Boolamore Classic at Ayr (21.4f, heavy) 17 days ago. Place claims if on a going day despite lining up from 2 lb out of the handicap.

Form: 5-54754

Walk My Way⁴⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 10-2| J: Emma Smith-Chaston⁽³⁾| T: Micky Hammond| OR: 69

33/1

Should have won when second in a 7-runner handicap hurdle at Hexham (20.1f heavy) in March, in lead when lost momentum last. Pulled up on reappearance, likely needing the run after 9-months off. Should come on for that and no surprise to see a better effort here.

Form: P6562-P

Non-Runners

Getaway With You¹²

Weight: 10-9| Age: 7

T: Billy Aprahamian J: Non Runner

Forecasts

The Big Breac (11/10), Entity Of Substanz (9/2), Getaway With You (6/1), Atreides (17/2), Glory Hights (10/1), Boolamore Classic (11/1), Teddy Mac (12/1), Lady's Present (18/1), Wearelongterm (20/1), Walk My Way (33/1), Molly Mason (33/1), Alltalknoaction (40/1)

This looks competitive and with a few forward-goers in here, it could set-up nicely for LADY'S PRESENT. She shaped much better than beaten distance suggests last-time out and looks capable of taking this with a more patient ride. Atreides will also be taking his time on his first try at 3m and can hit the frame again along with the lightly-raced The Big Breac, who scored over C&D last month.