15:45 Plumpton
Monday 6 April 2026
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Southern Cranes & Access Ltd Novices' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)
- 4YO plus | Class 3 | 2m 4f 116y | 12 Runners | Turf
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Gained reward for a string of runner-up efforts on the level when making successful hurdles debut at Uttoxeter in the autumn. Took another step forward when second of 7 in Cheltenham novice before shaping as though amiss at Ascot. Opening mark isn't obviously generous back from a break.
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Fairly useful effort when bagging Wexford bumper and, having changed hands for £80,000, he looked a good prospect when making a winning hurdling debut at Uttoxeter. Shade disappointing next time but post breathing operation, he may well have won had he negotiated the last at Doncaster.
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Cemented excellent start for this yard when recording win number 2 in handicaps at Warwick by ½ length from Kel du Large. Up 4 lb but no reason why he can't remain competitive.
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Fairly useful bumper winner who finished third behind useful prospects at Exeter/Chepstow before making the most of a good opportunity at Plumpton in February. Unable to cope with the demands of a deep handicap at Sandown a month ago, pulling up 2 out.
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Won all his 3 starts in 2023/24 and having not had things go his way following a long absence, got back up the up when successful at Hereford in February. Didn't do a lot wrong when ½-length second of 9 to Mount Anglesby in handicap hurdle at Warwick (21f) and cheekpieces now on.
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Fairly useful bumper winner who has matched that form sent hurdling, bagging Fontwell novice in May and Windsor handicap in January. Struggled in the face of stiffer tasks twice since but now back in a handicap.
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Winner of sole start in maiden points. Promising second on bumper debut and still showed signs of inexperience when an impressive winner on hurdle debut at Taunton (19f, good to soft) at the end of last year. Fourth of 15 under a penalty at Kempton and retains some potential in handicaps.
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Having been dropped in grade following 3-month break, he ran out an impressive winner of a Kempton handicap last month. Escaped a penalty a week later at Ludlow and while he couldn't follow up, it was another sound effort in second. Significantly back up in trip.
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Fairly useful bumper winner who got off the mark in this sphere (first-time cheekpieces) in 7-runner C&D novice hurdle in November. Low-key handicap debut 2 months later but it's still early days.
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Looked a nice prospect when following up bumper success on hurdles debut over C&D in December. Hasn't yet shone in handicaps but he has time on his side.
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Left previous form well behind when readily winning 7-runner C&D handicap and followed up with plenty in hand in weak 4-runner handicap at Fontwell (17.7f) a fortnight later. Improved again when second to an improver over 21f at Kempton and he looks ahead of his mark. Hood on.
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Bumper winner who opened his hurdles account in a 2m Warwick maiden over 2m in June. Reached the frame in his first 2 handicaps but well held completed start since.
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Forecasts
Minella Jury (4/1), Mount Anglesby (6/1), Kel Du Large (6/1), High Fibre (6/1), Percy Shelley (8/1), Tennessee Tango (8/1), Grand Conqueror (8/1), Easy Love (10/1), Maldini Milano (12/1), Religous Cross (16/1), Jefe Triunfo (33/1), The Boss Bear (33/1)
Despite failing to complete the hat-trick, GRAND CONQUEROR improved again when second at Kempton in February and with the winner that day following up in emphatic fashion next time, that form looks very solid. Minella Jury would probably have won at Doncaster had he not fallen late on and he's a danger, along with High Fibre.
Prize Money
1st: £12,582.002nd: £5,789.003rd: £2,895.004th: £1,449.005th: £722.00
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