Derek Ogden Memorial Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 15:52 | Winning time: 6m 13.52s

Warranty²⁷

Age: 8| Weight: 12-0| J: M Goldstein| T: Miss S West| OR: 117| C

10/3

Course winner is back down to his last winning mark and was back on track when last seen finishing third (7 lengths behind runner-up Despereaux) over C&D 27 days ago. Meets that same rival on better terms and has solid claims.

Form: 7P-2253

Jubilant^p1,t¹⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 11-13| J: Alex Chadwick⁽⁵⁾| T: James Owen| OR: 116| D

9/4

Improved when off the mark over hurdles in a Huntingdon handicap (25f) in February. Ran creditably when third in a Newbury handicap last month, in a race that wasn't run to suit, but didn't look straightforward under pressure. Capable if first-time cheekpieces have the desired impact.

Form: 33P153

Shared^p²³

Age: 6| Weight: 11-9| J: S Bowen| T: Harry Derham| OR: 112

10/3

Often races lazily but has travelled better upped to longer trips on his previous couple of starts. Hit a flat spot as the pace increased and never threatened at Doncaster (24.4f, good) last time. On a fair mark and interesting to see if Sean Bowen can get a tune out of him.

Form: 434524

Despereaux^p²⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 11-5| J: David Noonan| T: Mrs J Williams| OR: 108| BF

7/2

Took advantage of his reduced mark when landing a double over hurdles in December and though unable to complete the hat-trick next time, nearly added to his tally when runner-up over C&D last month, a mistake at the last the difference between victory and defeat. Remains of interest.

Form: 301142

San Pedro⁴⁵

Age: 8| Weight: 10-13| J: Rex Dingle| T: C Gordon| OR: 102| CD

9/1

Back to form in February (headgear refitted), making all to land the third course success of his career, having had the run of the race. Not in the same form at Lingfield 10 days on (pulled-up). Should give a better account returned to this track following a short break.

Form: 68551P

Forecasts

Jubilant (9/4), Shared (10/3), Warranty (10/3), Despereaux (7/2), San Pedro (9/1)

DESPEREAUX would have likely landed his third win of the season had it not been for a final flight blunder over C&D last month. He can make amends and confirm his superiority over Warranty, who should run well receiving a pull at the weights. Jubilant is feared if first-time cheekpieces have a positive impact.