17:00 Southwell

Tuesday 15 April 2025

All14:0514:4015:1515:5016:2517:00

Play At The Races StableDuel Conditional Jockeys' Novices' Handicap Hurdle

  • 4YO plus  |   Class 5  |   3m 60y  |   Good  |   9 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 17:00  |   Winning time: 6m 53.9s
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Cloth number
Odds
Star rating
Horse A-Z
1
Horse silk
Ballyvaughan Bay24
Age: 8|  Weight: 12-0| J: Lewis Stones| T: D J Jeffreys| OR:  97| CD
4/1
C&D winner who resumed from 6 months off with a creditable fourth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Bangor (23.2f, good) 24 days ago. One to consider off an easing mark.
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2
Horse silk
Heaven Smartb,t54
Age: 8|  Weight: 11-12| J: Caoilin Quinn(3)| T: G & J Moore| OR:  95| D
7/2
Still to score over hurdles and he reverts to this sphere having been pulled up in handicap chase at Lingfield (23.5f, soft) 54 days ago. Handily weighted if getting back on song though in refitted blinkers.
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3
Horse silk
Kankin29
Age: 9|  Weight: 11-11| J: Luke Scott| T: A M Hales| OR:  94
8/1
Took a step back in the right direction when fourth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Fontwell (21.8f, good) 29 days ago. Can make his presence felt.
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4
Horse silk
Dublin To Milan17
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-8| J: Ned Fox| T: C Boultbee-Brooks| OR:  91
11/4
Much improved on his second handicap start when runner-up at Stratford (22f, good to soft) 17 days ago. Merits serious consideration off the same mark with this step up to 3m also a likely plus.
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5
Horse silk
Marengo Bayp153
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-3| J: Freddie Gordon(3)| T: N J Henderson| OR:  86
10/1
Well-bred and in top hands but has shown little in a trio of novice hurdles. Cheekpieces go on for his handicap debut with lots more required.
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6
Horse silk
18/1
Lightly-raced maiden who hasn't shown much in a trio of handicap starts this season. Major improvement is needed.
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7
Horse silk
East Eaglet26
Age: 5|  Weight: 10-9| J: Aaron Anderson| T: M E Sowersby| OR:  78WS
22/1
Still a maiden and pulled up in handicap hurdle at Sedgefield (19.8f, good to soft) 26 days ago. Needs a subsequent wind op to spark a revival.
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8
Horse silk
Jumble Jury19
Age: 7|  Weight: 10-8| J: Freddie Gingell| T: N B King| OR:  77
5/1
Posted his best effort on his handicap bow when third of 7 over 2m4f here 19 days ago, despite going in snatches. Not discounted eased 1 lb.
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9
Horse silk
Top Drawer17
Age: 11|  Weight: 10-2| J: Tom Buckley| T: Tracey Leeson| OR:  66
80/1
Remains a maiden after 20 runs and only tenth of 12 at Stratford (22f, good to soft) 17 days ago. Very hard to make a case for from 5 lb out of the handicap.
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Forecasts

Dublin To Milan (11/4), Heaven Smart (7/2), Ballyvaughan Bay (4/1), Jumble Jury (5/1), Kankin (8/1), Marengo Bay (10/1), Jewel Eyed Judy (18/1), East Eagle (22/1), Top Drawer (80/1)

Verdict

A number of these arrive with question marks against them so this looks a good opportunity for DUBLIN TO MILAN to build on his recent Stratford second now stepping up in trip and gain a breakthrough victory. Kankin could emerge as the main danger if building on his Fontwell fourth, with Ballyvaughan Bay and Heaven Smart both worthy of consideration too.

Prize Money

1st: £3,591.002nd: £1,652.003rd: £826.004th: £413.005th: £206.00

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