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2.10 Betty Chantler And Trevor Downing Novices’ Hurdle (Class 4)

TimeWise Master Top Two Rated (Total TimeWise Rating):

1. Kajikia (FR) (10/11)
2. Robbo (IRE) (7/2)

Horse	Recent Form & Comments Summary
Kajikia (5yo)	Won Ascot bumper on debut last November. Put a lesser effort behind him when third in a quite valuable course bumper in April (on good ground). Comfortably exploited a good opportunity in a modest maiden here (2m4f, good) on his recent hurdling debut. Seems to have some quirks.
Robbo (4yo)	Useful on the Flat at his best and won at Goodwood (1m, good to soft; RPR 86) in June. Has been below that form lately but should be okay stamina-wise on his hurdling debut.

Spotlight Verdict:
Diamond Hunter (second choice) showed significant ability in Irish points, while Robbo and Dayzee both have fairly useful Flat form on their CVs. However, recent course winner KAJIKIA (nap) looks the most obvious answer and gets the nod.

Race Statistics:

• Age Groups (W-P-R): 4yo 2-4-22, 5yo 3-3-13, 6yo 1-0-4, 7yo 0-0-2, 8yo 0-0-1, 9yo 0-0-1.
• Fate of Favourites: 113134.
• Trainer Records (W-P-R): Paul Nicholls 1-0-3, Chris Gordon 0-1-2, Gary & Josh Moore 0-1-1.

Assessment of the Top Two:

• Kajikia (Top Rated): Strengths include his recent comfortable win on hurdling debut at this course. He has solid bumper form, including a win at Ascot. Weaknesses noted are that he seems to have some quirks. Suitability is high given his recent success over hurdles and his potential.
• Robbo (Second Rated): Strengths lie in his high-quality Flat form, including a win at Goodwood. Weaknesses are that he is making his hurdling debut and his Flat form has been below par recently. Suitability is questionable as he needs to take well to the new discipline, though he should be adequate stamina-wise.

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2.40 SIS Chase Handicap Chase (For The Josh Gifford Memorial Trophy) (Class 5)

TimeWise Master Top Two Rated (Total TimeWise Rating):

1. King Of The Story (IRE) (13/8)
2. Gone In Sixty (11/4)

Horse	Recent Form & Comments Summary
King Of The Story (9yo)	A much improved 9yo who won twice at Worcester (2m4f, good) in July. Rebounded quickly from a poor run to achieve ready success at Warwick (2m4f, good) last month. Has form on good to soft ground.
Gone In Sixty (8yo)	Won over hurdles at Fakenham (2m4f, good) in June. Runner-up in two chases last month, including when finishing behind King Of The Story at Warwick (2m4f, good). Ran well back over hurdles at Fakenham on Friday.

Spotlight Verdict:
Warwick runner-up Gone In Sixty is 4lb better off with the winner King Of The Story here, but the forecast rain is not in his favour. Polly Gundry’s thriving 9yo KING OF THE STORY is taken to record his fourth success of the season. Bertie Wooster is nominated as the main danger.

Race Statistics:

• Age Groups (W-P-R): 4yo 2-1-3, 5yo 1-0-7, 6yo 1-2-6, 7yo 3-3-15, 8yo 3-2-9, 9yo 0-1-7, 10yo 0-1-5, 11yo 0-0-5, 12yo 0-0-3, 13yo 0-0-1.
• Fate of Favourites: 2311U31211.
• Trainer Records (W-P-R): Joe Tizzard 1-0-1, Alex Hales 0-1-1, Polly Gundry 0-1-1.

Assessment of the Top Two:

• King Of The Story (Top Rated): Strengths include his excellent recent winning form, having captured three races since July, including a ready success last month. He is currently thriving. Weaknesses: None significant, though he is 9 years old. Suitability: Makes obvious appeal in his current mood and is expected to record his fourth season success.
• Gone In Sixty (Second Rated): Strengths are his consistent form, having been runner-up twice last month. He carries 4lb less than King Of The Story compared to their recent meeting at Warwick. Weaknesses noted are that the forecast rain is a worry for him. Suitability: Has claims, but ground uncertainty is a concern.

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3.10 Peter Gander Memorial Handicap Hurdle (Class 5)

TimeWise Master Top Two Rated (Total TimeWise Rating):

1. Hill Station (FR) (5/2)
2. Lady Caro (IRE) (5/1)

Horse	Recent Form & Comments Summary
Hill Station (6yo)	Gained breakthrough hurdle win at Stratford (2m, good) last month. Finished a very close second at Fontwell (2m1f, good) a fortnight later, being nicely clear of the third. The winner of that Fontwell race has boosted the form since.
Lady Caro (7yo)	Secured a narrow C&D (good) win in March. Returned from a break with two good efforts last month, including a C&D third (good, just behind Ez Tiger).

Spotlight Verdict:
Lady Caro and Ez Tiger (preferred in that order) were placed in the same C&D contest four weeks ago and both seem very likely to run well again. However, HILL STATION was nicely clear of the third when second to a next-time-out winner at Fontwell last month and might be the answer.

Race Statistics:

• Age Groups (W-P-R): 4yo 1-0-3, 5yo 0-0-2, 6yo 0-1-5, 7yo 0-1-3, 8yo 0-0-2.
• Trainer Records (W-P-R): Alex Hales 0-1-1, Gary & Josh Moore 0-1-2.
• Fate of Favourites: Not specified in the provided data.

Assessment of the Top Two:

• Hill Station (Top Rated): Strengths include his recent winning form and subsequent close second where the form has been boosted. He was convincing in beating the third place finisher easily. Weaknesses: Took 15 attempts to get his first hurdle win. Suitability: Considered a major player and the potential answer based on recent performance.
• Lady Caro (Second Rated): Strengths are her course and distance winning ability (March) and her consistent return to form last month, including a close C&D placing. Weaknesses: None stated. Suitability: A likely contender who should run well again.

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3.40 Sir Christopher Wates Memorial Handicap Chase (GBB Race) (Class 3)

TimeWise Master Top Two Rated (Total TimeWise Rating):

1. Hecouldbetheone (IRE) (3/1)
2. War Lord (GER) (11/4)

Horse	Recent Form & Comments Summary
Hecouldbetheone (8yo)	Front-runner. Won two Uttoxeter chases in June (2m5f/2m4f). Returned from a 12-week break with a pretty good second at Fontwell (2m3f, good to soft) this month. Remains on his career-high mark.
War Lord (10yo)	A very useful chaser in his prime. His recent hurdling win at Fontwell (2m5f, good) came off a hugely reduced handicap mark.

Spotlight Verdict:
It’s reasonable to expect another good run from Hecouldbetheone. Dual course winner ALIEN STORM went close on last month’s seasonal debut at Fontwell and remains on his last winning mark for this return visit to Plumpton, making him the selection. War Lord is very well handicapped on old form, but has regressed and it’s hard to tell whether he’ll build upon last month’s hurdling win.

Race Statistics:

• Age Groups (W-P-R): 5yo 1-0-1, 6yo 0-0-1, 7yo 2-1-3, 8yo 0-0-4, 9yo 0-0-3, 10yo 0-0-1.
• Fate of Favourites: 111.
• Trainer Records (W-P-R): Not specified in the provided data.

Assessment of the Top Two:

• Hecouldbetheone (Top Rated): Strengths include strong front-running tendencies, dual wins earlier this summer, and a good second place finish recently after a long break. Weaknesses: He is competing off a career-high mark. Suitability: Expected to make his presence felt again.
• War Lord (Second Rated): Strengths are his potentially huge advantage when considered on his old form as a very useful chaser. His recent hurdling win suggests a possible revival. Weaknesses: He has regressed significantly since his prime. Suitability: Difficult to predict whether he will follow up his hurdling win back over fences.

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4.10 Bet Goodwin Handicap Hurdle (Class 4)

TimeWise Master Top Two Rated (Total TimeWise Rating):

1. Nardaran (FR) (4/1)
2. Tapley (7/2)

Horse	Recent Form & Comments Summary
Nardaran (4yo)	Lightly raced 4yo. Won Taunton novice (2m, good to firm) by 11l in April. Was not beaten far in a valuable novices’ handicap at Sandown (2m, good) later that month. Had a wind op during his 177-day break. Probably still has potential.
Tapley (8yo)	Had a rather mixed record last season. Ran well when sixth in the Swinton Hurdle at Haydock (1m7f, good) in May. Is 4lb lower than when winning this exact race comfortably a year ago after an identical 163-day break.

Spotlight Verdict:
Nap Hand was a good second over C&D last month and seems very likely to be on the premises again. However, preference is for TAPLEY (nap) who won this race in good style last year after a break, and is 4lb lower for this repeat bid. Paul Nicholls’ unexposed 4yo Nardaran also looks interesting.

Race Statistics:

• Age Groups (W-P-R): 4yo 1-1-8, 5yo 1-3-12, 6yo 0-1-3, 7yo 2-0-3, 8yo 1-1-5, 9yo 0-0-1, 11yo 0-0-1.
• Fate of Favourites: 51143.
• Trainer Records (W-P-R): Suzy Smith 1-0-2.

Assessment of the Top Two:

• Nardaran (Top Rated): Strengths include his unexposed status and potential, emphasized by an 11L novice win and a good effort in a valuable handicap. Benefits from a recent wind operation. Weaknesses: Returning from a 177-day break. Suitability: An interesting contender with scope for improvement.
• Tapley (Second Rated): Strengths are his proven course and distance success in this specific race last year. He is 4lb lower now and has run well in higher-grade handicaps (Swinton Hurdle). Weaknesses: Had a mixed record last season. Suitability: Highly suitable given his history in this race and remains competitively handicapped.

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4.42 Nick And Valda Embiricos Memorial Novices’ Handicap Chase (GBB Race) (Class 4)

TimeWise Master Top Two Rated (Total TimeWise Rating):

1. Masterdream (FR) (13/8)
2. Tropical Speed (IRE) (3/1)

Horse	Recent Form & Comments Summary
Masterdream (8yo)	Well held on the Flat last week. Has been a three-time chase winner this season, the last two wins over 3m2f at Fontwell (good to soft/good). Nudged up only 2lb for his latest success.
Tropical Speed (6yo)	Signed off for Olly Murphy with a narrow hurdle win at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good) last month. Probably ran just as well when second for his new yard at Newton Abbot (3m2f, good) three weeks later. Was soundly beaten in his only previous chase and was not quite in the same form at Stratford on Saturday.

Spotlight Verdict:
The most persuasive option is MASTERDREAM, who has already enjoyed a productive season over fences and is probably still on a workable mark after his latest 2lb rise. Chasing debutant Ken Roy comes with obvious risk attached but still has plenty of time to get his career back on track.

Race Statistics:

• Age Groups (W-P-R): 5yo 2-0-5, 6yo 1-1-9, 7yo 2-1-11, 8yo 1-2-5, 9yo 1-0-5, 10yo 0-1-1.
• Fate of Favourites: 2P31222.
• Trainer Records (W-P-R): Neil Mulholland 0-1-1.

Assessment of the Top Two:

• Masterdream (Top Rated): Strengths include his highly productive season over fences, winning three times, and receiving only a minimal 2lb rise for his latest success. He is deemed to be on a workable mark. Weaknesses: Recently ran poorly on the Flat. Suitability: Expected to play a big role and is the most persuasive option in the race.
• Tropical Speed (Second Rated): Strengths include a recent narrow hurdle win and a good second place finish at a staying trip for his new yard. Weaknesses: Soundly beaten in his only previous chase start and failed to run into form recently at Stratford. Suitability: Must prove his ability over fences and bounce back from his last poor effort.

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5.17 Back British Farming Mares’ Handicap Hurdle (Class 5)

TimeWise Master Top Two Rated (Total TimeWise Rating):

1. Luna Run (IRE) (9/2)
2. Stamina Chope (FR) (100/30)

Horse	Recent Form & Comments Summary
Luna Run (6yo)	Gave a good account when third of 16 at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good) in July. Didn’t run badly over C&D last month. Her only win from 15 hurdling starts came in a three-runner race.
Stamina Chope (9yo)	Has yet to add to her win in this race in 2023. Was only beaten about 2l when fourth over C&D (good) last month. Won’t mind if the ground is slower today.

Spotlight Verdict:
Princesse Milania remains open to significant improvement under rules, having had a wind op since her disappointing handicap debut. However, HURST HILL was in good form during the summer and has much less to prove. Course winners Eliza Dolittle and Stamina Chope can also feature.

Race Statistics:

• Age Groups (W-P-R): 5yo 1-1-12, 6yo 0-6-17, 7yo 3-1-10, 8yo 2-0-4, 10yo 0-0-1.
• Fate of Favourites: 261226.
• Trainer Records (W-P-R): Dave Roberts 1-0-1, Nick Gifford 1-1-3, Evan Williams 0-1-1, Neil Mulholland 0-3-4.

Assessment of the Top Two:

• Luna Run (Top Rated): Strengths: Showed good ability when third in a large field in July and ran respectably over C&D recently. Weaknesses: Has a poor win strike-rate over hurdles, with her sole win coming in a three-runner contest. Suitability: Others are considered to appeal more given her difficulty closing out races.
• Stamina Chope (Second Rated): Strengths: Proven course and distance ability, having won this race previously (2023). Ran a good race recently over C&D, beaten only 2L. Handles slower ground. Weaknesses: Has a long losing run since her 2023 win. Suitability: Is expected to be closely involved.