12:20 Warwick

Tuesday 31 December 2024

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Poundland Novices' Handicap Hurdle

  • 3YO plus  |   Class 5  |   2m 3f  |   Soft (Good to Soft in places)  |   13 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 12:20  |   Winning time: 4m 50.1s
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Definite Dreamt40
Age: 6|  Weight: 12-0| J: Brendan Powell| T: D J Coakley| OR:  99
12/1
Has reached the frame on all 5 hurdles outing when completing, including second here (2m) in November. Fell in a novice event here (when being pressed 3 out) 40 days ago. Back handicapping today and has each-way claims assuming fall hasn't knocked her confidence.
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33/1
Probably flattered in when fourth of 8 in a falsely-run novice hurdle at Fontwell (17.7f, good) last month and pulled up when tackling new trip (24.7f) at Wincanton 26 days ago. Back down in distance today and others would have stronger claims.
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Elle Est Beaup35
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-13| J: Harry Skelton| T: D Skelton| OR:  98
9/4
Maiden who looked set to win when falling at the last at Sandown (20f heavy) in January. Struggled on final two starts of last season but ran with credit on return when second (20.4f, good) at Southwell in first-time cheekpieces (carried head awkwardly). Headgear on again today and not ruled out.
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Lord Of All Saintsh,t43
Age: 4|  Weight: 11-8| J: Bradley Harris(3)| T: H Dickin| OR:  93
3/1
Built on fourth of 14 on return/handicap debut at Chepstow (2m) when showing improved form to get off the mark easily at Leicester (20.5f, good to soft) 43 days ago. Travelled smoothly that day and an 8 lb rise in the weights might not be enough to stop him, although this does look a stronger race.
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Broomfield Galet19
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-7| J: Mr Robbie David(7)| T: Daisy Hitchins| OR:  92
12/1
Modest hurdler at best in Ireland for Robert Murphy. Played up beforehand but ran creditably on her first outing for this yard when third at Ludlow (21.3f) before running to a similar level when seventh of 15 in handicap hurdle at Taunton (23.9f, good, 33/1) 19 days ago. Back down in trip today.
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Hiero Sporth132
Age: 7|  Weight: 11-3| J: Harry Bannister| T: A M Hales| OR:  88
9/1
Improved on his previous hurdles efforts to get off the mark at Fakenham following 5-month break (20f, good) recently, won with bit in hand. Not in same form last time out when eighth of 13 at Doncaster. Runs in first-time hood today and not discounted if back to the form he showed at Fakenham.
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That's The Badgerp1,t26
Age: 9|  Weight: 11-1| J: Stan Sheppard| T: M Sheppard| OR:  86
80/1
Fair maiden over hurdles for Henry Daly but didn't convince in 2 starts over fences for that yard during 2021. Pulled up for new yard, following a lengthy absence in handicap hurdle at Chepstow (19.5f) and well-beaten again (tongue-tied) at Leicester last month (15f). Cheekpieces added today.
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Stardhemp33
Age: 5|  Weight: 11-0| J: Kielan Woods| T: B Pauling| OR:  85| BF
9/2
Well backed into favouritism in first-time cheekpieces when second at Lingfield (19.5f) 33 days ago, no extra after last having set a sound gallop. Cheekpieces retained and should go well again under positive tactics for a yard whose horses are in great form.
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Joker Jackp143
Age: 5|  Weight: 10-12| J: Gearoid Harney(5)| T: Claire Hitch| OR:  83
33/1
Hinted at ability in a bumper/novice hurdles last season and again showed signs of promise on return to track (off 9 months) third of four at Exeter (16.7f) in November. Upped in trip and wears cheekpieces for handicap debut and could prove to be better than his modest opening handicap mark in time.
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Complete Fantasyt11
Age: 7|  Weight: 10-11| J: Bryan Carver| T: C Honour| OR:  82
80/1
Modest maiden hurdler in Ireland and hard to draw any positives from his three runs since switching to Chris Honour. Tongue tie back on today.
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Three Zambezi's35
Age: 4|  Weight: 10-11| J: Jack Tudor| T: Christian Williams| OR:  82
28/1
Placed in Irish points but struggled in three starts under Rules. Looked in need of a step up in trip when ninth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Southwell (15.8f, good) 35 days ago. Needs more but should benefit from today's stiffer test (19f) and runners from this yard often worth a market check.
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Dom Boscop26
Age: 7|  Weight: 10-9| J: Jack Hogan(3)| T: T R George| OR:  80
40/1
Well beaten on return from 17 months off at Ludlow (21.2f, good to soft) in October and pulled-up again at Wincanton (24.7f, heavy, 20/1) 26 days ago. Tried in cheekpieces again but recent form offers little hope.
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Inchiquin Spiritt21
Age: 7|  Weight: 10-2| J: Lee Edwards| T: A Ralph| OR:  73
8/1
Modest maiden hurdler who wasn't disgraced when fourth of 8 in 2m Leicester handicap in November and again ran with credit when third from out of the weights at Uttoxeter (19.9f, soft) 21 days ago. Races off a lowly handicap mark and place claims, albeit in a stronger contest.
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Forecasts

Elle Est Beau (9/4), Lord Of All Saints (3/1), Stardhem (9/2), Inchiquin Spirit (8/1), Hiero Sport (9/1), Definite Dream (12/1), Broomfield Gale (12/1), Three Zambezi's (28/1), Jimmyjeroo (33/1), Joker Jack (33/1), Dom Bosco (40/1), That's The Badger (80/1), Complete Fantasy (80/1)

Verdict

A very trappy opening contest and plenty have decent claims. STARDHEM may well be able to dominate from the front here and can register another win for the red-hot Ben Pauling yard. Lord of All Saints is feared having caught the eye with the way he moved through the race when breaking his duck last time. The expensive to follow Elle Est Beau cannot be discounted on her best form while handicap-debutant Joker Jack could prove to be better than his opening mark in time.

Prize Money

1st: £3,301.002nd: £1,519.003rd: £759.004th: £380.005th: £189.00

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