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Molson Coors 'Hands And Heels' Handicap Hurdle (Conditionals/Amateurs)

Off time: 12:28 | Winning time: 4m 47.57s

Harry Bright⁴¹

Age: 5| Weight: 12-0| J: Mr Dominic Lewis⁽⁵⁾| T: D Skelton| OR: 100

7/1

Mid-division in 2 bumpers and not much impact in a trio of novice hurdles, returning from 7 months off when well held at Chepstow (16f, good to firm) 6 weeks ago. However, he's one to note for his leading yard as he goes back up in trip for handicap debut.

Form: 6564-0

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Our Dylan²⁹

Age: 9| Weight: 12-0| J: Rian Corcoran⁽³⁾| T: K Woollacott| OR: 100

16/1

Took his form up a notch last year, winning 3 times with latest success at Exeter (18.5f) in December. After 8 months off, probably needed the run at Worcester (16f, good to soft) in October, so he could fare better this time around.

Form: 21626-0

John Locke^b,t¹⁶

Age: 8| Weight: 11-13| J: Roisin Leech⁽³⁾| T: Mrs S Leech| OR: 99

16/1

Won twice over hurdles in France for current yard in 2022/23 but missed all of 2024. Ran to a fair level in handicaps back on the Flat this year, before making a mistake 3 out when fifth of 8 in handicap at Warwick (16f, good) returned to hurdling 16 days ago. Blinkers now applied.

Form: P451P/5

Squire Danagher^b⁵⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 11-13| J: Elliott England⁽³⁾| T: B Pauling| OR: 99

9/2

Fairly useful 4-time Flat winner (stays 1½m) when trained in Ireland. Best effort in 4 starts over hurdles when runner-up in a Worcester novice (16f) in June, though again had issues with his jumping when pulled up in novice handicap at the same course (20f) last time.

Form: 823P

Staff Sergeant Len^p¹⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 11-9| J: Megan Bevan⁽³⁾| T: S Hosie| OR: 95

13/2

Not straightforward but with cheekpieces fitted he made the frame twice in handicaps early this year. After 7 months off, looked awkward without headgear when sixth of 16 at Chepstow (19.4f, soft) 15 days ago, and others still more persuasive despite the cheekpieces going back on.

Form: 09426-6

Prairie Diamond^h³⁵⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 11-9| J: Mr Archie Loweth⁽⁵⁾| T: M Keighley| OR: 95| BF| CD

15/2

Bumper winner who opened his hurdles account with success in this race (good to soft) last year, before possibly finding the race coming too soon at Taunton a week later. Capable of getting involved if ready to go after 11 months off.

Form: 6/38316-

Alright Dai⁸¹

Age: 7| Weight: 11-8| J: Mr Felix Barlow⁽⁵⁾| T: N P Mulholland| OR: 94| D

15/2

Won a pair of handicaps over 20.5f at the turn of the year. However, after a 4-month break he disappointed in his hat-trick bid and after a similar absence he ran poorly at Worcester (20f, good) in August. Bounce back called for.

Form: 6/9117-9

Mach Ten^p,t²²

Age: 4| Weight: 11-3| J: Freddie Keighley| T: S Hosie| OR: 90

20/1

Maiden who made the frame in handicaps at Taunton and this C&D in the spring. However, he hasn't been in the same form last 3 starts, returning from 5 months off when down the field at Newton Abbot (16.8f, soft) 22 days ago. Cheekpieces on for first time over jumps.

Form: P34P-88

Call Your Bluff²⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 11-1| J: Cameron Johnstone-Baker⁽³⁾| T: Miss E C Lavelle| OR: 87

18/1

Third in a Kempton novice hurdle on first start for Tom Ellis a year ago. However, failed to progress in 2 subsequent outings last season and, after 9 months off (had wind op), was well held on stable/handicap debut at Fontwell (21.8f, good to soft) 4 weeks ago.

Form: 7305-7

Jukebox Annie¹⁸¹

Age: 6| Weight: 10-13| J: Jack Stenhouse⁽⁵⁾| T: Claire Hitch| OR: 85

12/1

Off the mark over hurdles at the second attempt in a Taunton novice (16.5f) on last season's return. Hasn't built on that effort since, though, down the field in handicap at Worcester (16f, good to soft) when last seen in May.

Form: F/149-58

Danzini^p,t³⁰

Age: 9| Weight: 10-7| J: Mr Louis Burke⁽⁵⁾| T: Kieran Burke| OR: 79

12/1

Has gradually been working her way back to form this season, in reapplied cheekpieces when runner-up in handicap at Exeter (23.1f, good) last month. Can make another bold bid from 2 lb below her last winning mark.

Form: 353-972

Masonbrook Meadow^p⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 10-5| J: Miss Daisy Warden⁽⁵⁾| T: J W Mullins| OR: 78

25/1

In first-time cheekpieces over hurdles, finally off the mark in novice handicap at Exeter (16.7f) in October. Unsuited by emphasis on speed when fifth of 8 at Lingfield (16f, good) 9 days ago, but will need to find more back up in trip.

Form: 379715

Path Of Stars¹⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 10-2| J: Oscar Palmer| T: J W Mullins| OR: 75

15/2

Remains a maiden but has shown improved form upped in trip last 2 starts, producing a good effort when third of 10 in mares' handicap at Sedgefield (21.2f, good to soft) 2 weeks ago. Could be ready to get off the mark.

Form: 3-34343

Watchoutitscookie¹⁴⁸

Age: 7| Weight: 10-2| J: Miss Shannon Holmes⁽⁵⁾| T: N J Hawke| OR: 72| CD

11/1

C&D winner back in March 2023. Doubled his tally when scoring over fences at Newcastle (23.4f) last season, though hasn't gone on from his second at Perth (23.8f, good to soft) in May. Returns to hurdling after 5 months off.

Form: 5F0-248

Forecasts

Squire Danagher (9/2), Staff Sergeant Len (13/2), Harry Bright (7/1), Path Of Stars (15/2), Alright Dai (15/2), Prairie Diamond (15/2), Watchoutitscookie (11/1), Jukebox Annie (12/1), Danzini (12/1), Our Dylan (16/1), John Locke (16/1), Call Your Bluff (18/1), Mach Ten (20/1), Masonbrook Meadow (25/1)

PATH OF STARS has benefited from going up in trip on her last 2 starts, backing up her previous effort when third at Sedgefield a fortnight ago, and she can continue her good spell of form to open her account. Harry Bright appeals as the type to do better now handicapping and isn't taken lightly, while Danzini also enters calculations.