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Thursday 28 May 2026

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CopyBet Overnight Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap Hurdle

Age: 7| Weight: 12-0| J: Paddy Hanlon⁽⁵⁾| T: J J Hanlon| OR: 100

Failed to complete on first 2 chase starts but got back on track when fourth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Bellewstown (17f) in April, despite finding it a barely adequate test. Ran poorly over fences last time, but this should be more suitable returned to hurdling.

Form: 34FP4-8

Scottish Dancer^p¹¹

Age: 7| Weight: 11-8| J: Harry Reed| T: T Reed| OR: 94

7/2

Hurdles winner in Ireland but lost his way in 2025. However, in cheekpieces he's returned to form on the Flat in 2 starts for current yard, winning at Thirsk (1¾m) early this month before runner-up at Ripon (2m) 11 days ago. Respected from his current mark.

Form: 22/P080-

Greer Hill^p1,t¹²

Age: 5| Weight: 11-3| J: William Shanahan⁽⁵⁾| T: J Candlish| OR: 89

25/1

Runner-up sole outing in Irish points but has yet to offer much over hurdles, in first-time tongue strap when pulled up in handicap at Bangor 12 days ago. Cheekpieces now added.

Form: 2/876P-P

Playful Fox^t⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 11-2| J: Harry Skelton| T: D Skelton| OR: 96

6/5

Hails from a family his yard has had success with and showed some promise in junior hurdles. Has also shaped well in handicap hurdles the last twice, conceding first run when second over 2m here 6 days ago. Major player as he goes up in trip.

Form: 345-U2

Georgia's Charm¹⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 11-0| J: Liam Harrison| T: F O'Brien| OR: 86

40/1

Didn't make much impact in her 3 qualifying runs over hurdles for this trainer, before shaping as if needing the emphasis more on stamina when fifth of 7 on handicap debut at Newton Abbot (2¼m) 15 days ago. Could yet do better upped further in trip.

Form: 28/P54-5

Man Oh Man^p,t²²

Age: 7| Weight: 10-8| J: Bryan Carver| T: D Summersby| OR: 80

12/1

Remains a maiden but ran one of better races when second in an Exeter handicap (23f) in April. However, couldn't build on that effort when fifth of 7 at Fontwell (19f) 22 days ago, despite getting an easy lead.

Form: 73P72-5

Stay Hopeful^p¹²

Age: 6| Weight: 10-6| J: Lee Edwards| T: Henry Oliver| OR: 78

12/1

Irish point winner at the fourth attempt. Down the field in 3 starts over hurdles last year but possibly needed the run after 5 months off (in first-time cheekpieces) when well-beaten fourth of 12 on handicap debut at Uttoxeter 12 days ago. This should reveal more.

Form: 31/899-4

Churchman^p¹⁸

Age: 8| Weight: 10-4| J: J J Burke| T: A Ralph| OR: 76

10/1

Long-standing maiden but with cheekpieces fitted he placed 3 times in March/April. Possibly failed to stay when sixth of 8 at Ludlow (3m) 18 days ago, so he could be in the mix returned to this shorter trip.

Form: 35223-6

Mancero^b²³

Age: 4| Weight: 10-3| J: S Bowen| T: D Pipe| OR: 83

7/2

Fair winner on only start in France last spring and best effort for current yard when runner-up in handicap at Ffos Las (2½m) in April. Wasn't in quite the same form when fourth of 10 over the same C&D 23 days ago, though he now gets Sean Bowen on board for first time.

Form: P7442-4

Non-Runners

Dontaskchris³⁴

Weight: 10-7| Age: 8

T: Mrs D Grissell J: M Goldstein

Forecasts

Playful Fox (6/5), Scottish Dancer (4/1), Mancero (4/1), Churchman (11/1), Man Oh Man (12/1), Stay Hopeful (14/1), Greer Hill (33/1), Tsavo Park (33/1), Georgia's Charm (40/1), Dontaskchris (40/1)

PLAYFUL FOX showed improved form in 2 starts earlier this month, beaten only by a progressive type at this course on his latest outing, so he could be ready to get off the mark this time around. The main danger could be Scottish Dancer, who is on a workable mark based on the pick of his Irish form, ahead of Churchman.