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1.45 Bet Clever BetGoodwin Maiden Hurdle (Div I) (Class 4)

TimeWise Master Top Two Rated

The TimeWise Master Top Two rated horses are Fountains Blenhein and Maldini Milano (IRE).

Recent Form and Comments

Horse	Recent Form Summary	Comments
Fountains Blenhein (6yo)	Won a course bumper (good to soft) by 6l on rules debut in March. Subsequently ran in the Aintree festival Grade 2 bumper.	His subsequent heavy defeat in the Aintree festival Grade 2 bumper is not viewed harshly. He is taken very seriously on his hurdle debut.
Maldini Milano (5yo)	Won a small-field bumper last season. Made a good start to his hurdling career when running second at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good to soft) 34 days ago.	He is a leading contender here, and the Spotlight verdict expects him to build on his previous performance.

Spotlight Verdict

Course bumper winner Fountains Blenhein is respected on this hurdling debut but MALDINI MILANO was a very respectable second at Newton Abbot last month and is taken to build on that performance here. Legal Weapon and Pounds At The Time have possibilities if each is judged on the best of their three bumper runs.

Race Statistics

• Age Groups: 4yo 0-2-23, 5yo 6-8-39, 6yo 1-3-11, 7yo 1-0-3, 8yo 0-0-2.
• Fate of Favourites: 12125513.
• Trainer Records (w-pl-r): Neil Mulholland 3-0-5, Anthony Honeyball 0-1-2, Ben Pauling 0-1-3.

Assessment of Top Two Chances

• Fountains Blenhein:
  • Strengths: Proven course winner in a bumper; highly regarded despite a tough subsequent run.
  • Weaknesses: Making hurdle debut; reappearing after 201 days off.
  • Suitability: Taken seriously on hurdle debut.
• Maldini Milano:
  • Strengths: Has hurdles experience (runner-up last month); commands respect as a leading contender.
  • Weaknesses: None explicitly mentioned, but seeking a first hurdle win.
  • Suitability: Expected to build on his earlier performance and is selected to win the race.

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2.15 Bet Clever BetGoodwin Maiden Hurdle (Div II) (Class 4)

TimeWise Master Top Two Rated

The TimeWise Master Top Two rated horses are Doctor On Call (FR) and Silver Hill (IRE).

Recent Form and Comments

Horse	Recent Form Summary	Comments
Doctor On Call (5yo)	Won his debut in a Hereford bumper (good to soft) in December.	He is a half-brother to the smart chaser Martator and looks a good hurdling prospect. He has been absent for 316 days.
Silver Hill (5yo)	Made a winning debut in a Market Rasen bumper (good to soft) in December and was fourth in a good Sandown bumper (heavy) in February.	He is a likely contender on his hurdling debut. He has been absent for 264 days.

Spotlight Verdict

This is a much deeper race than Division I and several warrant consideration. NAZARE, one of four bumper winners in the line-up, ought to find this easier than the Newbury novice hurdle he contested in March and he might be the answer but Silver Hill, Doctor On Call and Kool Kid (preferred in that order) are also likely candidates for a race of this nature.

Race Statistics

• Age Groups: 4yo 0-2-23, 5yo 6-8-39, 6yo 1-3-11, 7yo 1-0-3, 8yo 0-0-2.
• Fate of Favourites: 12125513.
• Trainer Records (w-pl-r): Jamie Snowden 0-1-1.

Assessment of Top Two Chances

• Doctor On Call:
  • Strengths: Impressive bumper win over a next-time-out winner; strong pedigree; viewed as a good hurdling prospect.
  • Weaknesses: Hurdling debut; long layoff (316 days).
  • Suitability: Considered a likely candidate, but ranked behind Nazare and Silver Hill in the Spotlight recommendation.
• Silver Hill:
  • Strengths: Bumper winner; proven to handle heavy ground (Sandown 4th); likely contender.
  • Weaknesses: Hurdling debut; long layoff (264 days).
  • Suitability: Highly regarded in the field, listed as the second choice overall by the Spotlight writer.

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2.45 St Wilfrid’s Hospice Support The Cause Handicap Chase (Class 5)

TimeWise Master Top Two Rated

The TimeWise Master Top Two rated horses are Dunskay (FR) and Grain Trade.

Recent Form and Comments

Horse	Recent Form Summary	Comments
Dunskay (6yo)	Ran a very promising third in a hurdle race at Warwick (2m, good) last season.	He makes his seasonal, handicap, and chasing debut. The yard is keen to switch him to fences. Tongue-tie added.
Grain Trade (6yo)	Built upon an encouraging chase debut by winning very comfortably by 6l at Market Rasen (2m3f, good) nine days ago.	He runs under a 7lb penalty, leaving him 5lb ahead of the handicapper. He will be hard to beat if he handles the forecast slower ground.

Spotlight Verdict

Grain Trade benefited from a patient Gavin Sheehan ride before sauntering clear to score at Market Rasen nine days ago and has very obvious claims under a 7lb penalty here. However, his record on ground slower than good is very poor and an interesting alternative to consider is chase/handicap debutant DUNSKAY, who shaped with considerable promise in the second of last season’s three qualifying runs over hurdles. Lord Maher ran well for a long way at Stratford recently and is next on the list.

Race Statistics

• Age Groups: 4yo 0-0-1, 5yo 1-1-2, 6yo 2-0-5, 7yo 0-1-3, 8yo 1-1-7, 9yo 2-0-8, 10yo 0-2-5, 11yo 0-0-1.
• Fate of Favourites: 111213.
• Trainer Records (w-pl-r): Ben Pauling 1-0-1.

Assessment of Top Two Chances

• Dunskay:
  • Strengths: Highly interesting chase/handicap debutant with good potential shown over hurdles.
  • Weaknesses: Unproven over fences; long layoff (210 days).
  • Suitability: Considered an interesting alternative by the Spotlight writer.
• Grain Trade:
  • Strengths: Recent comfortable winner (9 days ago); running 5lb “well in” under his penalty; obvious claims.
  • Weaknesses: Very poor record on ground slower than good; depends entirely on handling the forecast slower ground.
  • Suitability: Hard to beat if ground conditions suit; otherwise vulnerable.

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3.15 BetGoodwin Mares’ Handicap Hurdle (Class 5)

TimeWise Master Top Two Rated

The TimeWise Master Top Two rated horses are Everest and Plus Point.

Recent Form and Comments

Horse	Recent Form Summary	Comments
Everest (6yo)	Ran a good third in her first handicap, but ran poorly in her second (tried in headgear).	Will need to settle better if she is to stay this far.
Plus Point (5yo)	Three-time Flat winner. Improved for the step up to 2m4f when finishing second at Worcester in May.	She makes her handicap debut on ground she handles and is respected. She is believed to be entering handicaps off a handy mark.

Spotlight Verdict

Fair Flat performer PLUS POINT showed improved form in her final run over hurdles and she could be entering handicaps off a handy mark. Hello Cello is once more unlikely to be far away, while Clear Storm has the form to feature and Yanka Blue is a possible improver.

Race Statistics

The provided sources do not contain race statistics (Age Groups, Fate of Favourites, Trainer Records) for the 3.15 race.

Assessment of Top Two Chances

• Everest:
  • Strengths: Ran a good third in her first handicap.
  • Weaknesses: Struggled last time out; needs to settle better to prove she stays the trip effectively.
  • Suitability: Needs improvement in temperament/settling to be a reliable contender at this distance.
• Plus Point:
  • Strengths: Improved significantly stepping up to 2m4f; handles the ground; makes handicap debut off a potentially handy mark.
  • Weaknesses: Unproven in handicap company.
  • Suitability: Highly respected and backed to win the race by the Spotlight team.

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3.45 We Love You Goodwin Handicap Hurdle (Class 3)

TimeWise Master Top Two Rated

The TimeWise Master Top Two rated horses are George’s Lad (IRE) and Goodwin (IRE).

Recent Form and Comments

Horse	Recent Form Summary	Comments
George’s Lad (5yo)	Easily won a Doncaster maiden in January. Was competitive before falling at the final flight in the EBF Final handicap at Sandown in March.	He has plenty of scope for improvement this season and commands respect. He has fitness to prove after a 229-day absence.
Goodwin (7yo)	Latest win came from the front over C&D (good) last month in first-time cheekpieces. Also ran well subsequently when fourth at Uttoxeter.	Ought to give this a good shot. He is 3-9 over hurdles.

Spotlight Verdict

Emma Lavelle’s GEORGE’S LAD (nap) has fitness to prove after a 229-day absence but he ran very well before his final-flight fall in a hot novices’ handicap at Sandown in March and has plenty of scope for improvement this season. He gets the vote ahead of Kamaxos, who was given a wind op during the summer and is well handicapped for today’s stable debut. Good cases can be made for all bar Gold Souk in an interesting race, though.

Race Statistics

• Age Groups: 4yo 1-2-7, 5yo 2-1-6, 6yo 1-2-14, 7yo 0-3-13, 8yo 1-2-8, 9yo 0-0-4, 10yo 1-1-2.
• Fate of Favourites: 101122.
• Trainer Records (w-pl-r): None listed for this specific race.

Assessment of Top Two Chances

• George’s Lad:
  • Strengths: High ceiling (contended in EBF Final); plenty of scope for further improvement.
  • Weaknesses: Long layoff (229 days); fell last time.
  • Suitability: Selected as the likely winner (nap).
• Goodwin:
  • Strengths: Proven C&D winner; in good recent form (won then fourth).
  • Weaknesses: None specified.
  • Suitability: Ought to give a good shot.

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4.15 BetGoodwin Steamer Of The Day Handicap Chase (Class 5)

TimeWise Master Top Two Rated

The TimeWise Master Top Two rated horses are Ballintara (IRE) and Of Corse I Can (FR).

Recent Form and Comments

Horse	Recent Form Summary	Comments
Ballintara (13yo)	Won twice on good ground in the spring, including a C&D contest.	He is a teenager but enjoyed a revival. Should be okay on slower ground and is only 2lb higher than his last C&D win.
Of Corse I Can (8yo)	Won a C&D chase this month (his second start over fences) and followed up gamely in a conditional jockeys’ race at Newton Abbot on Saturday.	He was nudged up only 2lb for his C&D win and escapes a penalty here. He has obvious claims to complete a quick hat-trick.

Spotlight Verdict

Bottomweight OF CORSE I CAN was nudged up only 2lb for his C&D win three weeks ago and again displayed a willing attitude when following up off today’s mark at Newton Abbot on Saturday. He is selected to complete a quick hat-trick. He Is A Cracker, second behind the selection here three weeks ago, is second choice, ahead of Lough Owel.

Race Statistics

• Age Groups: 5yo 0-0-2, 6yo 0-1-3, 7yo 3-3-11, 8yo 2-1-5, 9yo 1-0-8, 10yo 0-2-6, 11yo 0-1-4, 12yo 0-0-1.
• Fate of Favourites: P23311.
• Trainer Records (w-pl-r): Neil Mulholland 0-1-1, Robert Walford 0-1-1.

Assessment of Top Two Chances

• Ballintara:
  • Strengths: Proven C&D winner who handles slower ground; well handicapped relative to his recent success.
  • Weaknesses: First run for five months; is 13 years old.
  • Suitability: Expected to run well, though possibly lacking peak fitness.
• Of Corse I Can:
  • Strengths: Dual winner in quick succession (including C&D); avoids a penalty for his most recent victory.
  • Weaknesses: Racing quickly (5 days ago).
  • Suitability: Selected to achieve a quick hat-trick due to his form and current handy mark.

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4.50 Lightning Payments At BetGoodwin Novices’ Limited Handicap Hurdle (Class 5)

TimeWise Master Top Two Rated

The TimeWise Master Top Two rated horses are Jingle Jangle Jet and Kopa Kilana (IRE).

Recent Form and Comments

Horse	Recent Form Summary	Comments
Jingle Jangle Jet (7yo)	Held on well to make all in a Newcastle handicap (2m4f, good) in March.	He is open to further improvement if fully tuned up for this stable debut. He makes the shortlist.
Kopa Kilana (8yo)	Has posted good efforts since the summer, recently finishing second at Perth (2m4f, good) last month. He is 0-25 over hurdles.	He is suited by slower ground and probably won’t be far away. However, the Spotlight notes that patience in him is beginning to wear thin.

Spotlight Verdict

Kopa Kilana has been knocking on the door for his new stable since the summer and ought to run well again here but patience in him is beginning to wear thin and others in this line-up probably have more potential. Ben Pauling’s new recruit Jingle Jangle Jet (second choice) makes the shortlist but another chance is given to SLEMISH, who may not have been suited by the stiff track at Hexham this month and is better judged on his creditable second here in August.

Race Statistics

The provided sources do not contain race statistics (Age Groups, Fate of Favourites, Trainer Records) for the 4.50 race.

Assessment of Top Two Chances

• Jingle Jangle Jet:
  • Strengths: Proven winner who dictated the pace well previously; potential for improvement on stable debut.
  • Weaknesses: Absent for 234 days.
  • Suitability: Considered a short-listed contender by the Spotlight writer.
• Kopa Kilana:
  • Strengths: Consistent recent form (runner-up last time); handles slower ground well.
  • Weaknesses: Extended losing streak (0-25); lacks winning potential according to the Spotlight.
  • Suitability: Expected to run well, but ultimately may be found wanting for a win.