Weatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 16:22 | Winning time: 3m 59.87s

Seeyouinmydreams^h,t²¹

Age: 7| Weight: 12-0| J: H Cobden| T: P F Nicholls| OR: 123| C| D

5/6

Bumper winner who added a fourth success to her hurdles tally when making the most of a simple opportunity with her only rival below par in handicap at this course (18.5f) 3 weeks ago. Should remain competitive.

Form: 11314-1

War Lord^p³⁰

Age: 10| Weight: 11-12| J: Brendan Powell| T: J Tizzard| OR: 121| C

15/2

Twenty one runs since last win in 2022 and was found to have an irregular heartbeat when pulled up in handicap hurdle at this C&D (good, 12/1) 30 days ago. Well treated on old form but risky proposition.

Form: U4324-P

Max Of Stars²¹

Age: 5| Weight: 11-6| J: Sam Twiston-Davies| T: Ollie Pears| OR: 115| BF| CD

7/4

Took very well to hurdling in 2023/24 winning 4 times. Had been in the doldrums but ran creditably on the Flat prior to justifying support back over hurdles when making all in 7-runner handicap at Southwell in June. Ran at least as well in defeat under a penalty at Market Rasen since.

Form: 4664-12

Old Bridge^h²²

Age: 4| Weight: 10-9| J: Jack Tudor| T: D Pipe| OR: 108

22/1

Ex-Irish hurdler who made a promising start for current yard when runner-up in 2m Bangor maiden. Disappointing with the hood left off at Stratford but wasted no time getting back on track with headgear refitted when sixth of 11 at Worcester 22 days ago. Opening mark could have been kinder.

Form: 723-276

Non-Runners

Get The Value³⁰

Weight: 11-0| Age: 7

T: J G M O'Shea J: Kielan Woods

Forecasts

Seeyouinmydreams (5/6), Max Of Stars (7/4), Get The Value (5/2), War Lord (15/2), Old Bridge (22/1)

GET THE VALUE was denied a hat-trick only by a rival completing one of his own over C&D last time, so he's fancied to resume winning ways. Max of Stars and Seeyouinmydreams are obvious threats.