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Tuesday 17 March 2026

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Oddschecker Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 14:20 | Winning time: 5m 55.42s

The Jam Man²³

Age: 13| Weight: 12-0| J: Sam Twiston-Davies| T: R Potter| OR: 100| D

66/1

Point winner in January 2024 but it's been a long time since this veteran last hit the target under Rules and judged on this season's efforts, there's no sign of a revival in sight.

Form: 000P4P

Loki's Mischief¹³⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 12-0| J: H Cobden| T: Chester Williams| OR: 100

7/2

Still to get his head in front but proving consistent and reappearance second over C&D in November was up there with the pick of his form. Was returning from a 7-month break that day, so subsequent 130-day absence no great concern and he again has the assistance of Harry Cobden.

Form: 42463-2

Looking For Larry³¹

Age: 8| Weight: 12-0| J: Mr Jake Bament⁽⁷⁾| T: T Dennis| OR: 100| C

12/1

Landed a gamble here last January but hasn't put his best foot forward in 2 starts since returning from almost a year off.

Form: 01P7-56

Jurassic Pet^t²³

Age: 6| Weight: 12-0| J: Miss L Bradstock⁽⁷⁾| T: S Bradstock| OR: 100

22/1

Winning pointer who is related to some useful types and and has shown promise in maiden hurdles at Ludlow (21f) and Hereford (19.7f). Improvement anticipated now moving up in trip for this handicap debut.

Form: 621-43

Special John^p1⁵⁸

Age: 7| Weight: 11-9| J: Matt Griffiths| T: S Thomas| OR: 95| BF| C

9/4

Runner-up all 3 handicap starts in this sphere prior to making a successful stable/chase debut here in November. Done little wrong since (followed up at Wincanton before shaping much better than the bare result at Windsor) and strong claims back hurdling in first-time cheekpieces.

Form: 22-2115

Local Derby²³

Age: 6| Weight: 11-7| J: Freddie Gordon| T: C Gordon| OR: 93| BF

6/1

Expensive point winner who left previous form behind when striking at Wincanton (2½m, heavy) towards the end of January. Attempted to jump a road crossing when unseating early on when a warm order at Fontwell next time and this 6-y-o remains open to improvement.

Form: 65891U

Pop's Folly¹⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 11-7| J: Finn Lambert⁽³⁾| T: G Nicholls| OR: 93

18/1

Showed a bit more than he did in maiden/novice company when third upped to 25f on recent handicap bow at Huntingdon but there wasn't enough in that to suggest that he'll be equal to this task.

Form: 85-7563

Square Du Roule⁵⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-5| J: James Davies| T: N J Hawke| OR: 91| BF| C

9/1

Strong-travelling sort who has run more good races than bad ones since undergoing a breathing operation early last year, most notably gaining a deserved first success in 21.6f handicap hurdle in November. Didn't do much wrong when fourth off this mark last time and he's a strong each-way candidate.

Form: 821424

Shot Boii^v,t³³

Age: 9| Weight: 11-5| J: Rian Corcoran⁽⁷⁾| T: D Pipe| OR: 91| D

28/1

Mark continues on the slide but with good reason having been pulled up on 3 of his 4 starts in handicap chases this season. Blinkers failed to work the oracle last time (tongue strap and visor now refitted) and hopes largely pinned on the return to hurdles sparking a revival.

Form: 34-P2PP

Dessie Haze⁴⁹

Age: 8| Weight: 11-4| J: Conor Ring| T: P C Dando| OR: 90

50/1

Appeared to be getting the hang of things when making the frame on final 2 starts of last season but belated reappearance effort at Chepstow was not at all inspiring.

Form: 7473-47

Bredon Hill Dart¹¹

Age: 7| Weight: 11-3| J: C P O'Shea⁽⁷⁾| T: Mrs S Gardner| OR: 89| C

16/1

Back to form with a bang when doubling his tally here (21.6f, heavy) last month and wasn't suited by the tactical nature of the race when fourth of 7 back here in a C&D handicap recently. Should get a strong pace to aim at here and he's not without hope.

Form: P44414

Klervia²⁵⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 11-2| J: Tom Broughton⁽⁵⁾| T: F O'Brien| OR: 88

25/1

Placed in novice hurdles around 2m on good ground for Barry Brennan last spring. Failed to improve for the switch to handicaps on last 2 starts but she nevertheless needs a second look in the betting on this debut for her new yard.

Form: PP-3236

Blue In The West¹¹

Age: 9| Weight: 11-2| J: Shane Quinlan⁽³⁾| T: B Lund| OR: 88

14/1

Remains a maiden under Rules (0-22, including 0-19 in this sphere) but this point winner really should've put that right in a C&D handicap (soft) last time when finishing strongly from a compromising position. Should make his presence felt.

Form: F47463

Watchoutitscookie²⁵

Age: 8| Weight: 10-8| J: Murray Dodd⁽⁷⁾| T: N J Hawke| OR: 80| D

10/1

Placed on 3 of his 4 starts this season, most recently coming home 9½ lengths third of 7 to Bredon Hill Dart in a 21.6f handicap at this course. Meets that rival on 5 lb better terms now and he's another who makes some each-way appeal.

Form: 482023

Moonlight Artist^t,p³¹

Age: 8| Weight: 10-4| J: Brendan Powell| T: J Tizzard| OR: 76| CD

22/1

Sole hurdles success came in a C&D handicap in November 2023 and while he managed to get his head in front over fences off this mark at Warwick last spring, this season's efforts have not among his best.

Form: 455475

I Love You Sivola^v,t⁶⁵

Age: 8| Weight: 10-2| J: Charlie Price| T: Mrs H R J Nelmes| OR: 74

40/1

Fair chaser at best in France but remains winless on these shores and is likely to find a few too good once more.

Form: P-55896

Elfride^t,p⁷⁶

Age: 10| Weight: 10-2| J: Harry Atkins⁽⁷⁾| T: R T Phillips| OR: 68| DWS

80/1

Sole success was registered back in May 2023 and she hasn't offered much in her 2 starts since returning from a break in November. Has undergone another breathing operation since latest appearance on New Year's Eve.

Form: P6P-P69

Non-Runners

Tarbuck⁵²

Weight: 11-10| Age: 8

T: Miss C Dyson J: Lee Edwards

Forecasts

Special John (9/4), Loki's Mischief (7/2), Local Derby (6/1), Square Du Roule (9/1), Watchoutitscookie (10/1), Looking For Larry (12/1), Blue In The West (14/1), Bredon Hill Dart (16/1), Pop's Folly (18/1), Moonlight Artist (22/1), Jurassic Pet (22/1), Klervia (25/1), Tarbuck (25/1), Shot Boii (28/1), I Love You Sivola (40/1), Dessie Haze (50/1), The Jam Man (66/1), Elfride (80/1)

SPECIAL JOHN shaped much better than the distance beaten losing his unbeaten tag over fences at Windsor and, on a good mark and still open to improvement back hurdling, he is taken to register his first success in this sphere. Next on the list is Local Derby, who didn't get very far last time but he jumped well enough when scoring at Wincanton in January and he may also have more to offer. Blue In The West and handicap debutante Jurassic Pet also enter calculations, along with Loki's Mischief.