14:00 Tue 09 May 2023

CAZOO NOVICES’ HURDLE (4)

Distance 2m 4f

Prize £4,357 Age 4yo+ Race State Declaration Runners 8

Going Good to Soft (Soft in places)

1. The Same: Irish point winner who made the perfect start for this yard when making all to win by 11l at Market Rasen (2m5f, soft) in March, but could only manage third of six under his penalty over C&D (soft) last month; may have to settle for minor honours again.
2. Manorbank: Kelso bumper winner (2m, soft) early in 2020 who appreciated the return to a left-handed track when winning easily by 22l at Chepstow (2m, good to soft) last month; possible to pick holes in the form with the odds-on favourite blowing out, but he could hardly have done much more and remains open to further improvement now upped in trip.
3. Lelant: All three starts here, finishing well held in a bumper (2m heavy) and on hurdles debut (2m, soft) in January, but much better upped to this trip when second of 13 (good) in March; rain may pose a question, but still respected given that he seems to be progressing.
4. Hobb’s Delight: Promising fourth of ten on his Worcester bumper debut (2m, soft) in October 2021, but not seen again until fifth of ten on hurdles debut at Wincanton (1m7f, good to soft) last month; longer trip should suit on pedigree and he remains unexposed, but improvement is required.

No additional horses that the rankings may have overlooked in this race.

14:30 Tue 09 May 2023

dragonbet.co.uk NEW ONLINE BOOKMAKER HANDICAP HURDLE (5) (D.I)

Distance 2m 4f

Prize £3,406 Rated (0-105) Age 4yo+ Race State Declaration Runners 11

Going Good to Soft (Soft in places)

1. Pay The Pilot: Runner-up in a Punchestown bumper and returned from a year off to beat two rivals on stable/hurdles debut over this C&D; however, pulled up in both handicaps since returning in January and has lots to prove.
2. Pilsdon Pen: Three wins from 1m7f-2m5f over hurdles last year, but last two efforts not amongst his best; down in grade, needs to bounce back and could really do with some rain.
3. Fanfaron Dino: Dual winning hurdler, returning from four months off, and needs to bounce back from a well-beaten performance over the same C&D in January; has won on similar ground.
4. Walkinthewoods: Made the frame in nine of his ten starts in handicaps, including a win at Chepstow, but has also suffered some heavy defeats; this trip may suit him better, but he might again find one or two too good.

These are the top four contenders based on the provided information, with no additional horses overlooked in the rankings.

15:00 Tue 09 May 2023

dragonbet.co.uk NEW ONLINE BOOKMAKER HANDICAP HURDLE (5) (D.II)

Distance 2m 4f

Prize £3,406 Rated (0-105) Age 4yo+ Race State Declaration Runners 10

Going Good to Soft (Soft in places)

1. Bobalot: Returned from an eight-month absence to make a successful handicap debut at Chepstow and ran his best race since when fourth of 14 over the same C&D 11 days ago; visor given a go this time and the drop in trip is the main concern, but still makes more appeal than most.
2. Malina Jamila: Both wins at Huntingdon, a bumper and a four-runner maiden hurdle a year ago, but lightly raced since; may have found the trip too far and ground too quick when pulled up in a better race at Newbury, but despite the drop in grade her claims aren’t compelling back from a short break.
3. Port Or Starboard: Sole success in 23 starts came when dead-heating at Exeter; third of five in both starts over 2m here in the meantime, but shaped as though worth another go over further last time; respected back in a Class 5.
4. Roscoe Tara: Showed ability in two of his first three starts over hurdles, but was then absent for 730 days before being pulled up on handicap debut at Taunton; probably needed it and no surprise were he to perform better, especially if the rain stays away.

These are the top four contenders based on the provided information, with no additional horses overlooked in the rankings.

15:35 Tue 09 May 2023

3AS LEISURE MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE (4)

Distance 2m 5f 192y

Prize £4,225 Rated (0-120) Age 4yo+ Race State Declaration Runners 6

Going Good to Soft (Soft in places)

1. Great Snow: Made all in maiden hurdle at Ludlow (3m, good) in February; two sound handicap efforts since, finishing third in notable race at Newbury (2m4f, soft) then second at Ayr (3m, good to soft); remains open to further progress and warrants respect back down in grade.
2. Touchy Feely: Promising start to hurdles career with wins at Doncaster (2m3f, good) and Ludlow (2m5f, good to soft); last of five in Sandown Grade 2 when bidding for hat-trick (had wind surgery since) but may well have more to offer back down in class; remains of interest.
3. Coreys Courage: Has a record of 4-9 over hurdles, the most recent win at Huntingdon (soft) in March; beaten favourite at Uttoxeter (again over 2m4f) since but shaped as if this new trip will suit; won her bumper on good ground; enters calculations.
4. Just Sophie: Scored comfortably at Huntingdon (2m3f, good) in March on only her third career start; held under a penalty on softer ground there (2m4f) since but is still unexposed and could do well in handicaps; bred to stay this longer distance.

No additional horses that the rankings may have overlooked in this race.

16:10 Tue 09 May 2023

DRAGONBET THE BOOKMAKER OF WALES MARES’ HANDICAP CHASE (Qualifier) (4)

Distance 2m 7f 177y

Prize £4,859 Rated (0-110) Age 5yo+ Race State Declaration Runners 8

Going Good to Soft (Soft in places)

1. Dicey Rielly: Had a Uttoxeter race in the bag when taking a heavy fall three out in September (3m, good; second chase start) and did well to put that behind her here last month (2m3f, soft), taking it up smoothly and winning with authority; back up 7lb in a stronger race but unexposed.
2. Police Academy: Won Irish point; being brought along patiently under rules and although unable to pick up to order over 2m4f at Wincanton in March (good to soft; second chase start) her spirited late dash suggested this longer trip is sure to suit; looks good for a big run.
3. Do You Think: Winning chase debut at Hereford (3m1f); closely matched with Shirocco’s Dream on Huntingdon form in February but was hesitant at some of the jumps and no real match for the winner; ran poorly when last seen in March.
4. Head And Heart: Refitting the hood didn’t help in first two handicaps, over hurdles and fences, but she looked better the further she went when beating an in-form rival at Huntingdon last month (2m7f, soft); has scope as a stayer.

No additional horses that the rankings may have overlooked in this race.

16:45 Tue 09 May 2023

3A’S LEISURE NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE (5)

Distance 2m 7f 191y

Prize £3,406 Rated (0-105) Age 4yo+ Race State Declaration Runners 11

Going Good to Soft (Soft in places)

1. Hungry Hill: Looked the type to improve when switched to staying handicaps and showed promise over C&D in March, but ran green and was worried out of it; challenge may be delayed today and remains of interest with cheekpieces fitted.
2. Concrete King: Four point wins; rather becalmed despite dropping in the weights this year, but his latest fourth over C&D in March came in a better race than this; should have a say.
3. Back Yourself: Showed promise in a Ballinrobe bumper nearly two years ago; placed but finished remote in novice/maiden hurdles for new yard back from absence; this level should prove more suitable.
4. Star Flyer: Similar level of form in novice events at about 2m5f on soft and good ground, but found nothing on his handicap debut at Fontwell last month, which has to be a worry now up in trip.

These are the top four contenders based on the provided information, with no additional horses overlooked in the rankings.

17:15 Tue 09 May 2023

DRAGONBET BACKING WELSH SPORT HANDICAP CHASE (4)

Distance 2m

Prize £4,859 Rated (0-110) Age 5yo+ Race State Declaration Runners 12

Going Good to Soft (Soft in places)

1. Billingsley: C&D winner who regained winning form at Chepstow last month, though he may have been fortunate to do so; 3lb higher, but the return to this trip is probably a plus and he holds frame claims at least.
2. Feel The Pinch: Often seen over hurdles, but won over fences at Bangor last November and would have been placed at least had he not unseated his rider at the last back there 17 days ago; major player from the same mark.
3. Lermoos Legend: Had a four-timer in the summer of 2021 including three wins here, but lost his way later in the year; has no great record fresh, so this first start in 161 days is likely to be needed.
4. Fortunate Fred: Placed in six of his seven completed starts in bumpers/hurdles and now makes his chase debut after nine months off; related to winning chasers on the dam’s side and worth a market check.

These are the top four contenders based on the provided information, with no additional horses overlooked in the rankings.

17:48 Tue 09 May 2023

CAZOO HANDICAP HURDLE (5)

Distance 1m 7f 182y

Prize £3,406 Rated (0-100) Age 4yo+ Race State Declaration Runners 15

Going Good to Soft (Soft in places)

1. Double Click: Finished a remote third on hurdles debut and improved to win a maiden hurdle at Wincanton last month; more will be needed on handicap debut, but further improvement is possible.
2. Good Friday Fairy: Showed ability in Irish points and easily won a maiden hurdle at Chepstow 11 days ago; this looks tougher now handicapping, but he is very much on the up.
3. Filanderer: Made a winning debut in a Warwick bumper and showed a better effort when fourth at Fontwell last month; down another 3lb and one for the shortlist if taking another step forward.
4. Half The Freedom: Has run with credit since beating 16 rivals at Doncaster in January; just 2lb higher than for that win, but fairly well exposed now and vulnerable to an improver.

These are the top four contenders based on the provided information, with no additional horses overlooked in the rankings.