BetMGM Premier League Darts Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 12:35 | Winning time: 5m 52.37s

At The Oche²⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 12-0| J: Tom Broughton| T: N & W Twiston-Davies| OR: 105

11/8

Won maiden hurdle last October and runner-up over 19f at Ascot. Got back on track when second of 10 in handicap hurdle at Leicester (15/8) 25 days ago, making headway from 3 out and staying on well. Significant step up in trip and looks one of the more likely winners.

Form: 7-21252

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Star Of Diamonds¹⁸

Age: 7| Weight: 12-0| J: Cameron Johnstone-Baker⁽¹⁰⁾| T: Miss E C Lavelle| OR: 105

5/1

Irish point winner showed promise in maiden hurdles but has failed to meet expectations in a trio of starts over fences. Reverts to smaller obstacles and not discounted on a first start in a handicap hurdle.

Form: 454-83P

Eton Mes²¹

Age: 5| Weight: 12-0| J: Rian Corcoran⁽⁶⁾| T: D Pipe| OR: 105

5/2

Showed much improved form to open his account on handicap debut at Uttoxeter (7 runners, heavy 3/1) 21 days ago, travelling well before leading run-in. Up 5 lb but likely to have more to offer.

Form: 5-94441

Looking For Larry³⁶

Age: 8| Weight: 11-11| J: Murray Dodd⁽³⁾| T: T Dennis| OR: 102

10/1

Landed a gamble in handicap hurdle at Exeter last January. Fifth of 7 in handicap hurdle at Exeter (18/1) 36 days ago on first run after 11 months, ran respectably and shaped as though he'll sharpen up. Worth a market check with that under his belt.

Form: 6/01P7-5

Thankyouandplease¹⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 11-8| J: Paddy Hanlon| T: S Hosie| OR: 99

18/1

Showed improved form to open his account in handicap hurdle at Leicester but has been tailed off twice since, including in handicap chase at Wincanton (7/1) 16 days ago, going with little encouragement on chasing debut. Returns to hurdles and capable at this level if back on song.

Form: 631207

Moonlight Artist^p,t⁸⁹

Age: 8| Weight: 10-4| J: C P O'Shea⁽⁵⁾| T: J Tizzard| OR: 81

14/1

Struggling for form over fences recently, tailed off when seventh of 10 in handicap chase at Exeter (7/1) 89 days ago after going off the bridle long way out. Returns to hurdles off a falling mark but has plenty to prove.

Form: 1-45547

Charlies Jetaway²⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 10-2| J: Oscar Palmer⁽³⁾| T: S Hosie| OR: 79

10/1

Placed both runs in points but hasn't shown much in three Rules starts to date, tailed off in maiden hurdle at Taunton (200/1) 28 days ago in cheekpieces (removed). Point form gives some cause for optimism but could only be seriously considered if backed on handicap debut.

Form: 3-2680

Forecasts

At The Oche (11/8), Eton Mes (5/2), Star Of Diamonds (5/1), Charlies Jetaway (10/1), Looking For Larry (10/1), Moonlight Artist (14/1), Thankyouandplease (18/1)

ETON MES showed much improved form when switched to a handicap at Uttoxeter 21 days ago and looks open to further progress despite a 5 lb rise. He can follow up. At The Oche got back on track when second at Leicester last month and looks a danger upped in trip. Thankyouandplease is capable if on a going day, while Star of Diamonds could do better back over hurdles.