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Saturday 15 August 2026

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oddschecker.com Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 20:06 | Winning time: 3m 35.44s

No More Bolero^v²⁸

Age: 7| Weight: 12-0| J: H Cobden| T: James Owen| OR: 104| C

3/1

Made it 3 wins from just 5 hurdle starts for James Owen in 4-runner handicap at this course (17f) 4 weeks ago, though made very heavy weather of it so opposable in hat-trick bid.

Form: 6/413-11

God Of Fire³³

Age: 6| Weight: 11-10| J: R P McLernon| T: J & A O'Neill| OR: 100| D

9/2

Has seemingly been hard to train since his days as a useful performer on the Flat but made the most of a good opportunity to open his account over hurdles at Newton Abbot (2¼m) on comeback last month. Opening mark generous on Flat form and must be taken seriously.

Form: 24/1

Four Decades²²

Age: 5| Weight: 11-7| J: Jack Andrews| T: T Ellis| OR: 97

80/1

Little impact in 2 bumpers and mid-field at best in a trio of maiden hurdles around 2m. Not beaten far on handicap debut at Fakenham in April and was always behind dropped back markedly in trip at Uttoxeter 4 months on.

Form: 78864-8

Fine Point^p⁷⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 11-7| J: Joshua Thompson⁽⁵⁾| T: A Nicol| OR: 97| BF

13/2

Confirmed promise of Kelso run when a well-backed winner of a 2m Hexham handicap on only his third start for present yard in May. Seemed to have no excuses on account of the trip when third back there since but could get back on the up following a break.

Form: 6043-13

Lone Star^t⁵⁷

Age: 9| Weight: 11-4| J: Joe Williamson| T: P A Kirby| OR: 94| C

20/1

Course winner who failed to build on the promise of last run when 17½ lengths third of 10 in handicap hurdle at this course (21f, good to firm) 57 days ago. Eased 2 lb.

Form: 230-543

Ashdown Forest²²

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

15/8

Proved a different proposition over hurdles as he landed the odds on the back of another breathing operation starting out for Dan Skelton in 2m handicap at Uttoxeter just over 3 weeks ago. More to come for this yard and looks capable of following up.

Form: 6776-1

Ballynoe Boy⁴⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 10-13| J: Danny McMenamin| T: N G Richards| OR: 89

7/1

Has made the frame on 3 of his 4 starts in handicaps, though failed to impress with his jumping technique at Cartmel on most recent outing. More required.

Form: 6843-74

Quick Of The Night²⁴

Age: 9| Weight: 10-6| J: Lee Edwards| T: Dave Roberts| OR: 82

14/1

Had every chance behind a less exposed pair at Worcester in July and ran poorly back there on most recent outing. Others more persuasive.

Form: 365-330

Red Trail^t⁵⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 10-2| J: Charlie Maggs⁽³⁾| T: M E Sowersby| OR: 74

50/1

Long-standing maiden over jumps who hasn't gone on from her reappearance, though did endure a torrid trip around the houses at this course on most recent outing.

Form: P/36-50P

Papillondelumiere^v1²⁰

Age: 8| Weight: 10-2| J: David Noonan| T: J R Barlow| OR: 73

150/1

Maiden pointer who has offered little in 4 starts over hurdles, including in first-time cheekpieces switched to a handicap at Uttoxeter last time. Visor now on.

Form: P3/6-7PP

Forecasts

Ashdown Forest (15/8), No More Bolero (3/1), God Of Fire (9/2), Fine Point (13/2), Ballynoe Boy (7/1), Quick Of The Night (14/1), Lone Star (20/1), Red Trail (50/1), Four Decades (80/1), Papillondelumiere (150/1)

ASHDOWN FOREST surely has more to offer for Dan Skelton based on the pick of his Flat form, so he looks capable of following up his recent Uttoxeter success. God of Fire has been handed a generous opening mark given his previous exploits on the level and should be a factor provided this doesn't come too soon after his comeback. Fine Point is also in good hands and may get back on the up following a break.