15:05 Taunton 08 Apr 2021
Racing To School Handicap Hurdle
Div 2 | Class 5 | 4YO plus
Winner £2,342 - 11 run
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- Winner
- Top 3 Finish
- W/O An Tailliur
- Insure 3 Places
- Top 2 Finish
- W/O Troed Y Parc
- W/O Grandee
- W/O Troed Y Parc And Theocrat
- W/O Grandee
- Insure 2 Places
- W/O Troed Y Parc And An Tailliur
- Faller Insurance
- Finish Exactly 2nd
- Finish Exactly 3rd
- Not To Be Placed
- Not To Win
Scored twice for Henry Daly last term, but has been badly out of sorts for his current yard.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 2f on good and soft ground. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Givepeaceachance when 13th of 16 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Southwell over 2m (good to soft) last month.
Scored twice for Henry Daly last term, but has been badly out of sorts for his current yard.
Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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All Jumps Races | 14 | 2 | 1 | 14.3% | |
Hurdle | 14 | 2 | 1 | 14.3% | |
Conditions | |||||
Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
D | Distance | 9 | 1 | 0 | 11.1% |
G | Similar Going | 8 | 1 | 0 | 12.5% |
Headgear | |||||
Today (No Headgear) | 16 | 2 | 1 | 12.5% | |
Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
Cl | Class 5 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 40% |
Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 11 | 2 | 1 | 18.2% |
Connections | |||||
J | Archie Bellamy | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
T | N A Twiston-Davies | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Has only hinted at ability in bumpers/over hurdles to this point, but he's bred to be better than a mark of 96 and has a tongue tie applied for his handicap debut.
Yet to place in six starts. Well beaten at 5-1 behind Pol Crocan when fifth of 10 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Wincanton over 1m 7f (soft) in December last year. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time.
Has only hinted at ability in bumpers/over hurdles to this point, but he's bred to be better than a mark of 96 and has a tongue tie applied for his handicap debut.
Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
All Jumps Races | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
Hurdle | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
Conditions | |||||
Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
Distance | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
Similar Going | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
Headgear | |||||
Today (T only) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
Class 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
Connections | |||||
J | Bryan Carver | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
T | Chris Honour | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Went the wrong way from hurdling debut in the winter and opening mark doesn't look overly appealing. Fit from a spin on the Flat.
Yet to place in three starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 40-1 behind Wightman when fifth of 13 on his latest NH outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (heavy) in December last year.
Went the wrong way from hurdling debut in the winter and opening mark doesn't look overly appealing. Fit from a spin on the Flat.
Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
All Jumps Races | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
Hurdle | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
Conditions | |||||
Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
Distance | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
Similar Going | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
Headgear | |||||
Today (No Headgear) | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
Class 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
Connections | |||||
J | Kieren Buckley | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
T | N J Hawke | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Fairly useful on the Flat, which makes his opening mark look appealing despite limited promise over hurdles to this point. Better ground should suit, so he's worth monitoring in the betting.
Unplaced in all three starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 100-1 behind Sheldon when 11th of 12 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Fakenham over 2m (heavy) in January.
Fairly useful on the Flat, which makes his opening mark look appealing despite limited promise over hurdles to this point. Better ground should suit, so he's worth monitoring in the betting.
Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
All Jumps Races | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
Hurdle | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
Conditions | |||||
Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
Distance | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
G | Similar Going | 20 | 1 | 5 | 5% |
Headgear | |||||
Today (No Headgear) | 33 | 3 | 6 | 9.1% | |
Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
Class 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
Connections | |||||
J | Nick Scholfield | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
T | Suzi Best | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Well held in a bumper/novice hurdles in recent months but very much the sort to do better now handicapping on firmer ground. Very much one to consider.
Unplaced in all four starts. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Quinta Do Mar when sixth of 16 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ludlow over 2m (soft) last month.
Well held in a bumper/novice hurdles in recent months but very much the sort to do better now handicapping on firmer ground. Very much one to consider.
Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
All Jumps Races | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
Hurdle | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
Conditions | |||||
Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
Distance | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
Similar Going | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
Headgear | |||||
Today (No Headgear) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
Class 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
Connections | |||||
J | W T Kennedy | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
T | Jonjo O'Neill | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Lost his way in Ireland and returns from 18 months with plenty to prove for a new stable.
Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point at 2m 4f and 3m on good ground, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Select Opportunity when 12th of 16 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (yielding - soft) in October '19. Having his first run for a new stable today.
Lost his way in Ireland and returns from 18 months with plenty to prove for a new stable.
Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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All Jumps Races | 15 | 1 | 2 | 6.7% | |
Hurdle | 15 | 1 | 2 | 6.7% | |
Conditions | |||||
Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
Distance | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
G | Similar Going | 9 | 1 | 2 | 11.1% |
Headgear | |||||
Today (No Headgear) | 20 | 2 | 3 | 10% | |
Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
Class 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
Connections | |||||
J | Conor Ring | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
T | Miss Sarah Robinson | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Fair 1m Flat winner. In the process of showing improved form (still in front) when falling 2 out in Ludlow handicap on penultimate outing, then not ideally placed at Stratford last time. Considered.
Placed in a hurdle race from eight NH starts. Beaten 11l behind Blazing Saddles at 8-1 when eighth of 13 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Stratford over 2m (good to soft) last month.
Fair 1m Flat winner. In the process of showing improved form (still in front) when falling 2 out in Ludlow handicap on penultimate outing, then not ideally placed at Stratford last time. Considered.
Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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All Jumps Races | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
Hurdle | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
Conditions | |||||
Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
D | Distance | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
G | Similar Going | 10 | 2 | 0 | 20% |
Headgear | |||||
Today (No Headgear) | 27 | 3 | 1 | 11.1% | |
Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
Cl | Class 5 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 9.1% |
Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
Connections | |||||
J | Jay Tidball | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
T | W G M Turner | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
In fair form on the Flat of late but has yet to threaten over hurdles, pulled up at Wincanton 140 days ago. Plenty to prove.
Unplaced in all seven starts over hurdles. Pulled up 2 out when 25-1 at Wincanton over 1m 7f (good to soft) in a hurdle race won by Sehayli in November last year on his latest outing.
In fair form on the Flat of late but has yet to threaten over hurdles, pulled up at Wincanton 140 days ago. Plenty to prove.
Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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All Jumps Races | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
Hurdle | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
Conditions | |||||
Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
Distance | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
G | Similar Going | 20 | 1 | 6 | 5% |
Headgear | |||||
HG | Today (P only) | 20 | 0 | 6 | 0% |
Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
Cl | Class 5 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
Connections | |||||
J | Patrick Cowley | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
T | B Barr | 21 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Exposed maiden but has been placed off higher marks, including when third in C&D handicap when last seen 2 years ago. Big ask on return.
Placed in three hurdle races from 19 starts. Third of 12 behind Court Royale beaten 14l at 8-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (good) in November '18.
Exposed maiden but has been placed off higher marks, including when third in C&D handicap when last seen 2 years ago. Big ask on return.
Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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All Jumps Races | 18 | 0 | 3 | 0% | |
Hurdle | 18 | 0 | 3 | 0% | |
Conditions | |||||
CD | Course and Distance | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
C | Course | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
D | Distance | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
G | Similar Going | 15 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
Headgear | |||||
Today (P only) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
Class 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 11 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
Connections | |||||
J | J E Moore | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
T | Mrs H R J Nelmes | 16 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Veteran who is well treated and hasn't been disgraced of late, so merits consideration for all he's likely vulnerable to less-exposed types.
Winner of five hurdle races from 2m to 2m 3f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Third of 13 behind Baratineur beaten 24l at 8-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Chepstow over 2m (good) last month.
Veteran who is well treated and hasn't been disgraced of late, so merits consideration for all he's likely vulnerable to less-exposed types.
Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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All Jumps Races | 50 | 5 | 16 | 10% | |
Hurdle | 50 | 5 | 16 | 10% | |
Conditions | |||||
Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
C | Course | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
D | Distance | 23 | 4 | 8 | 17.4% |
G | Similar Going | 15 | 1 | 6 | 6.7% |
Headgear | |||||
HG | Today (B only) | 25 | 3 | 9 | 12% |
Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
Cl | Class 5 | 35 | 4 | 11 | 11.4% |
Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 44 | 4 | 15 | 9.1% |
Connections | |||||
J | Lewis Stones | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
T | B J Llewellyn | 46 | 4 | 16 | 8.7% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Poor handicap hurdler who has underperformed the last twice. Others preferred.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m on good and soft ground. Well beaten at 9-1 behind Baratineur when fifth of 13 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Chepstow over 2m (good) last month. Runs from 1lb out of handicap.
Poor handicap hurdler who has underperformed the last twice. Others preferred.
Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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All Jumps Races | 27 | 2 | 5 | 7.4% | |
Hurdle | 27 | 2 | 5 | 7.4% | |
Conditions | |||||
CD | Course and Distance | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
C | Course | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
D | Distance | 20 | 2 | 6 | 10% |
G | Similar Going | 21 | 1 | 4 | 4.8% |
Headgear | |||||
HG | Today (P only) | 27 | 2 | 5 | 7.4% |
Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
Cl | Class 5 | 25 | 2 | 5 | 8% |
Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 24 | 2 | 5 | 8.3% |
Connections | |||||
J | Charlie Price | 8 | 1 | 2 | 12.5% |
T | B J Llewellyn | 38 | 2 | 6 | 5.3% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Poor maiden on Flat and no solid form over hurdles.
Unplaced in all eight starts over hurdles. Brought down when 125-1 at Chepstow over 2m (good) in a hurdle race won by Baratineur last month on her latest outing. Runs from 3lb out of handicap.
Poor maiden on Flat and no solid form over hurdles.
Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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All Jumps Races | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
Hurdle | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
Conditions | |||||
Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
Distance | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
Similar Going | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
Headgear | |||||
Today (No Headgear) | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
Class 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
Connections | |||||
J | David Prichard | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
T | Miss L Hurley | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Verdict
FLANAGANS FIELD was unable to land a telling blow when third at Chepstow last time, but is tumbling down the ratings and could be the answer here off a mark that is 5lb lower than his most recent success. Stablemate Shadow's Girl was a couple of lengths further back in fifth there and is also respected, while Grandee and Theocrat are both interesting on handicap debut, with the latter blowing away the cobwebs on the all-weather recently.
Verdict
GRANDEE is potentially thrown in on Flat form having been handed an opening mark of 93 so, while he's achieved little over hurdles to this point, he's worth chancing if the market speaks in his favour. Fellow handicap debutants An Tailliur and Troed Y Parc are others to consider.
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Race Record
Distance | Record Time |
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2m 104y | 3:47.10 |