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Murrayshall Golf Handicap Hurdle

4YO plus | Class 4 | 3m 2f 127y | 12 Runners | Turf

Age: 8| Weight: 12-0| J: Ryan Mania| T: R M Smith| OR: 107| C

Had his finest hour (50/1-win at Punchestown) around this time in 2025 and took a step back in the right direction in refitted headgear when third of 9 in handicap hurdle at this course (2½m, good) just under 3 weeks ago. Not discounted back down in grade here.

Form: 1/67563-

Fairlawn Skipper¹⁷⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 11-13| J: James Bowen| T: M Bowen| OR: 106

9/1

Bumper winner who made a solid start in this sphere at Uttoxeter in September and ran to a similar level on his next couple of starts. Possibly unsuited by testing conditions in a Kelso maiden when last seen in November and heads up in trip on return.

Form: 123334-

Carismatic Soldier^b²⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 11-13| J: Jack Tudor| T: O Murphy| OR: 106

12/1

Made an encouraging return when third at Wetherby (21f) in November but hasn't improved as expected, beating only one home the last twice. Blinkers worn last time retained but yard seemingly have a much better chance with Manowest.

Form: 3/35958-

Lady In The Park^p1²⁰

Age: 8| Weight: 11-13| J: Jack Power⁽⁵⁾| T: L Russell & M Scudamore| OR: 106| C

6/1

Won here over fences last spring and went with more zest fitted with a visor when third of 8 in handicap chase here (3m, good) just under 3 weeks ago. Reverts to hurdles in another change of headgear (first-time cheekpieces) and could well be involved.

Form: 41/2543-

Manowest⁷⁷

Age: 8| Weight: 11-13| J: S Bowen| T: O Murphy| OR: 106

4/1

Opened his account in Worcester maiden 12 months ago and ran well despite not being ideally placed after 7 months off when third of 5 in handicap at Bangor (23f, soft) 11 weeks ago. This track more conducive to hold-up rides so every chance he'll feature if getting the trip.

Form: 47/1263-

Shoeshine Boy^t²⁶

Age: 10| Weight: 11-10| J: Murray Dodd⁽⁷⁾| T: D W Whillans| OR: 103

9/1

Back-to-back winner of Ayr handicaps in January but put in his place next time. Gave his all in a much higher grade than he need be following a 9-week break when fifth of 15 back there (3m, heavy) last month but may well find conditions against him here (goes very well on heavy).

Form: 2F1135-

Suspected²¹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-8| J: Mr Kit Alexander⁽⁵⁾| T: N W Alexander| OR: 101| C

7/2

Bumper winner who showed improved form to get off the mark in this sphere in 10-runner handicap hurdle at this course (3m, good to soft) 3 weeks ago, relishing the step up in trip. Handicapper raised him 6 lb but this extra distance may elicit further progress.

Form: P54861-

Bayonetta³⁷

Age: 8| Weight: 11-5| J: Benjamin Macey⁽⁵⁾| T: Gerald Quinn| OR: 98

14/1

Better over hurdles than fences, adding to a patchy record when third of 8 in handicap chase at Downpatrick (19f, good) when last seen in August. Reverts to hurdles for her return and heads markedly up in trip.

Form: 333P-33

Ebselysees²¹

Age: 7| Weight: 11-2| J: Nathan Moscrop| T: S Corbett| OR: 95| C

11/2

Showed the benefit of stable debut returned to 3m when winning 10-runner handicap hurdle at this course (good to soft) 3 weeks ago, impressing with how she fought off the runner-up having been pestered throughout. 5 lb higher and may have more to offer upped further in trip.

Form: 6/P2571-

Maura Jeanne^v,t²¹

Age: 9| Weight: 11-1| J: Callum Bewley| T: I A Duncan| OR: 94

10/1

Won staying handicap hurdles at Kelso and Ayr in 2024/25. It's been an ongoing set-to with the handicapper since but, to her credit, she did finish runner-up on 3 occasions last season. Well held here recently and with consistency not her forte, it's hard to know what mood she'll be in.

Form: 262526-

Dalileo¹⁸²

Age: 11| Weight: 10-13| J: Peter Kavanagh| T: Miss L Harrison| OR: 92| C

12/1

Veteran who was kept busy after 3m course win last summer. In good order when last seen in November and makes return over the longest trip he's tackled.

Form: 554554-

Non-Runners

A Year Older³¹

Weight: 11-5| Age: 8

T: K Thornton J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Suspected (7/2), Ebselysees (5/1), Lady In The Park (6/1), Manowest (6/1), A Year Older (8/1), Fairlawn Skipper (8/1), Shoeshine Boy (10/1), Carismatic Soldier (12/1), Buy Some Time (12/1), Maura Jeanne (14/1), Bayonetta (14/1), Dalileo (16/1)

Plenty in with a squeak but SUSPECTED took his form up a level when bolting up on his first go over 3m here 3 weeks ago. With this extra distance likely to pose no problems, Nick Alexander's 6-y-o gets the nod to follow up at the expense of Manowest, who ran well despite not being ideally placed at Bangor in February and this track is more conducive to hold-up tactics. Ebselysees won here recently and she can edge out Buy Some Time for third.