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mallardjewellers.com Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)
- 4YO plus | Class 2 | 2m 87y | 14 Runners | Turf
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Winner of a Killarney bumper on second start under Rules and showed promise when making the frame at the same venue (2m) on his hurdles bow in August. Hasn't built on that in 2 subsequent outings, though, looking awkward when mid-field at Fairyhouse (2½m) 6 weeks ago.
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Was still a maiden on the Flat when making his hurdling debut a year ago, rallying for fourth in 6-runner claimer at Huntingdon. Campaigned back on the level since and has won 6 times at up to 18.5f, so he could yet do better over hurdles albeit he promises to be suited by further.
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Shaped as if in need of the experience only start in bumpers, but made little impression sent hurdling after 6 months off when fourth of 9 in novice at Stratford 17 days ago. Looks to face a tough ask.
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Useful winner on the Flat who produced his best effort over hurdles when second in 16-runner maiden at Navan in September, form which has been boosted since. Has now placed on his last 3 starts in this sphere and he can give another good account.
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From a good jumping family and made a promising start when winning a Market Rasen bumper last year. Improved when runner-up in listed event at Newbury in February, before going close on hurdling debut in a Perth maiden last month. Enters calculations with improvement to come.
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Looked in need of the experience in his 2 starts in bumpers, no match for the winner when second in 3-runner race at Huntingdon in May. Has plenty to find as he goes hurdling after 6 months off (has had a breathing operation).
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£135,000 5-y-o, Harzand gelding. Half-brother to 4 winners, including useful hurdler/chaser Marinero (winner up to 3m) and useful hurdler Tellthemnuttin (2½m-3m winner). Irish point winner at the third attempt in April. In good hands and he's one to note on Rules debut.
Winner of sole outing in Irish points and showed plenty when runner-up both starts in bumpers, albeit without finding as much as looked likely. Similar story when second in 6-runner novice at Chepstow on hurdles bow 5 weeks ago, though stumbled on landing at the last.
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Fitted with tongue strap (now discarded), offered something to work on when second of 13 in newcomers hurdle at Compiegne in October last year. Has since left J. Delaunay and it would be no surprise to see a bold showing for his leading yard.
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Impressive winner of only start in Irish points in March. Unable to land the odds on hurdling debut when third of 11 in novice at Ffos Las last month, though was unsuited by the lack of pace in the race. Could well leave his recent effort behind.
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Justified support on Rules debut in a Southwell bumper last year and good second in a strong-looking contest at Ayr in April. Shaped encouragingly on hurdling/seasonal debut when third of 9 in maiden at Perth last month, so he merits consideration with the potential for a well-run race to suit.
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Successful on sole outing in Irish points but reportedly lost his action when pulled up in bumper at Navan in March on Rules debut. Off 7 months (has had a breathing operation) ahead of hurdles bow.
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Shaped encouragingly on debut when finishing third behind a pair of above-average prospects in a Kempton bumper in March. However, after 7 months off he raced too freely when last of 6 in another bumper at Worcester 25 days ago. Difficult task now hurdling.
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Made the frame on first 3 starts over hurdles last season, before running well when eighth in the 20-runner Triumph at Cheltenham. Progressed again when fourth in the Anniversary Hurdle at Aintree and he's a major player as he drops in grade with conditions to suit.
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Forecasts
Made In Reugny (9/4), Mourne Crystal (3/1), Wolf Rayet (4/1), Lastbutnotleased (5/1), Old Habits (8/1), Get Out Of My Way (14/1), En Or (25/1), Lion Rose Sivola (25/1), Super Junior (25/1), Arc Zoosve (50/1), Airds Moss (50/1), Dernier Set (100/1), Island Getaway (100/1), Tide Is Turning (100/1)
WOLF RAYET showed improved form upped to the highest level on his final 2 outings last season, making the frame in the Anniversary Hurdle at Aintree, and he can take advantage of this drop into maiden company. Heading the list of dangers is Get Out Of My Way, who was only narrowly denied on hurdling debut, ahead of Old Habits.
Previous Winners
Prize Money
1st: £10,892.002nd: £5,018.003rd: £2,508.004th: £1,256.00
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