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JCB 'Hands And Heels' Handicap Hurdle (Conditional/Amateur Riders)

  • 4YO plus  |   Class 5  |   3m 2f  |   6 Runners  |   Turf
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Horse A-Z
1
Horse silk
Kells Priory134
Age: 9|  Weight: 12-0| J: Mr Johnathan Rees(5)| T: O Murphy| OR:  105
Fair ex-Irish handicap hurdler for Louise Lyons who never threatened on his chasing debut when seventh of 10 in maiden chase at Tramore in October. Worth a market check starting out for excellent new yard back hurdling.
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2
Horse silk
Pipers Crossp25
Age: 9|  Weight: 11-9| J: Cameron Johnstone-Baker(3)| T: Miss E C Lavelle| OR:  100| D
Arrives in good nick without winning this term, needing a stronger gallop when fourth of 5 in handicap hurdle at Plumpton (25f, soft) 25 days ago. Ought to be thereabouts eased 1 lb.
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3
Horse silk
Sweet Magic18
Age: 8|  Weight: 11-6| J: Mr Jack Stenhouse(3)| T: A Ralph| OR:  97
Yet to win a race but she wasn't discredited when fourth of 7 in handicap hurdle at Southwell (24.3f, soft) 18 days ago. Needs considering off a 3 lb lower mark here.
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4
Horse silk
Scudamorep16
Age: 9|  Weight: 11-4| J: Mr Edward Vaughan| T: J Candlish| OR:  95
Winless since 2023 but he resumed from 4 months off with a good second of 7 in handicap hurdle at Sedgefield (27f, soft) 16 days ago when not ideally placed. Well in the mix off the same mark.
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5
Horse silk
Mr Griffiths40
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-3| J: Mr Freddie Robson(5)| T: J & A O'Neill| OR:  94| D
Promising son of Masked Marvel who was much improved on his handicap debut when landing 11-runner event at Fontwell (25.8f, heavy) 40 days ago. Up 6 lb but he has more to offer and is the one to beat.
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6
Horse silk
Wot You Wearingt,p40
Age: 9|  Weight: 10-5| J: Miss Kayla Ruddy(5)| T: F O'Brien| OR:  82
Ended his time with Robert Stephens last season well below par and pulled up on his yard debut in handicap hurdle at Fontwell (25.8f, heavy) 40 days ago.
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Forecasts

Mr Griffiths (11/8), Scudamore (3/1), Pipers Cross (4/1), Kells Priory (7/1), Sweet Magic (12/1), Wot You Wearing (16/1)

Verdict

MR GRIFFITHS looked an improved model sent handicapping for the first time when going in at Fontwell and can make light of a 6 lb rise in the weights here. Sedgefield runner-up Scudamore appeals as the one to chase him home, although Olly Murphy's new recruit Kells Priory is worth a market check and in-form duo Pipers Cross and Sweet Magic command respect too.

Previous Winners

2025
Barricane
Weight: 11-13  |Age: 10
10/1

Prize Money

1st: £3,829.002nd: £1,762.003rd: £881.004th: £441.005th: £220.00

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