14:10 Cheltenham
Thursday 14 March 2024
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Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)
- 5YO plus | Class 1 | 2m 7f 213y | Soft | 22 Runners | Turf | Weighed In
- Off time: 14:11 | Winning time: 6m 1.93s
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Matched his very smart chase form (going well when fell 2 out in last year's Broadway) when second in 3m handicap at Leopardstown 28 days ago. Still lightly raced in this sphere and in the mix.
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Smart on his day for Jonjo O'Neill and he took his form up a notch for his current yard when an excellent third in Long Distance Hurdle at Newbury. Raced indolently when last of 7 in Cleeve over C&D since though so has a bit to prove now.
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High-class chaser at his best (won the 2021 Golden Miller here). Lost his way over fences in more recent times but much more encouragement reverted to hurdles this term, fourth in handicap at Huntingdon (25f) last time. In the picture off an easing mark and fitted with stronger headgear.
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Likeable and reliable sort who chased home White Rhino in C&D handicap in December. Lesser run at Lingfield since but this presumably the aim all along and he was fifth in last year's Coral Cup.
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Big improver over fences for this yard last season, including victory in the Coral Gold Cup at Newbury. Back over hurdles for first time since 2020 this term, finishing well held in 2 runs, but unquestionably on a good mark. A revival could be forthcoming.
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Smart hurdler who was fourth in the 2022 Triumph and caught the eye under a considerate ride when a running-on third of 11 in 3m handicap at Aintree in November. Can make his presence felt off an unchanged mark.
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Very useful hurdler who arrives in good nick, tongue tied when fourth of 11 in 23f handicap at Exeter 32 days ago. Plenty more on his plate in this.
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It's now 12 runs since his last win in 2022 but shaped encouragingly after 9 weeks off when fourth in handicap hurdle at Musselburgh (3m) under this rider last month. Hood goes on and she's no forlorn hope.
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Very useful winning hurdler/chaser who comes here on the back of a good third of 11 in handicap hurdle at Exeter last month. Veteran has twice come in third in this and can make his presence felt once more.
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Has improved a chunk with each of his four runs in this sphere, landing 2m2f Naas novice before an excellent second to Noble Birth in 2m6f handicap there 18 days ago. Yet to race over 3m but gives strong impression it will really suit. Most interesting for yard with fine record in this.
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Is most progressive and completed a hat-trick on his first go over 3m in handicap hurdle at Haydock 26 days ago. Should have more to offer at this trip. Player.
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A three-time hurdles winner in 2022/23 who also bagged a decent pot on the level in October. Not seen out since qualifying for this with a good third in 25f Carlisle handicap in December and lurks on a very fair mark. One to consider.
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Not won since his unbeaten novice hurdle campaign (last success in 2021 4-Y-O Grade 1 at Aintree) but he's undoubtedly well handicapped and offered a bit more back in this sphere at Chepstow 3 weeks ago. Stronger headgear goes on and he's in the picture.
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Made a successful start for this yard at Newbury last spring and resumed winning ways in 3m handicap there last month from Kyntara. Up 5 lb but was fourth in the 2020 Stayers' here and can't be discounted.
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Progressive mare who bagged traditionally-hot 23f handicap hurdle at Leopardstown in December. Took another step forward when runner-up in similar event there last month, hindering chance with a last-flight errort. One to keep on the right side of.
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Won 3m handicap on the other course in October and posted a respectable sixth of 16 at Ascot (19.3f, good to soft) 26 days ago. Back up in trip now and another interesting contender for the yard.
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C&D winner who arrives on the back of a solid third in handicap at Musselburgh (3m) 39 days ago. Stronger pace here will suit and he could outrun his odds.
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Winless since 2022 but he arrives in good nick, second of 12 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (24.4f, soft) in November. Considered after a break.
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Won at Listowel in September and ran well in a qualifier over extended 3m at Punchestown when last seen in November. Unexposed over this distance and wouldn't dismiss.
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Is going the right way for his new yard, winning staying handicaps in good style at Lingfield and Aintree before Christmas. Posted an excellent second to Emitom at Newbury (3m) last time and can't be discounted.
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Proved better than ever to get off the mark for the season in 19-runner handicap hurdle at Gowran (2m4f) 26 days ago. Revised mark to overcome but seems sure to relish this stiffer test and could take a hand.
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Confirmed previous promise when opening account for the season in 23f handicap hurdle at Naas 18 days ago by 3½ lengths from Cleatus Poolaw. More needed off career-high mark now and suspect he'll be vulnerable to unexposed rivals.
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Non-Runners
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Springwell Bay39
Weight: 11-5| Age: 7
T: Jonjo O'Neill J: Jonjo O'Neill Jr.
NR
20
Judicial Law33
Weight: 10-6| Age: 7
T: Jonjo O'Neill J: R P McLernon
NR
Forecasts
Cuthbert Dibble (11/2), Le Milos (6/1), Gaoth Chuil (7/1), Icare Allen (7/1), Cleatus Poolaw (15/2), Gabbys Cross (9/1), Springwell Bay (14/1), Kyntara (16/1), Gowel Road (16/1), Popova (16/1), Farouk D'Alene (16/1), Chantry House (20/1), Anna Bunina (22/1), Alpesh Amin (22/1), Monmiral (25/1), Emitom (25/1), Noble Birth (28/1), Hyland (33/1), Judicial Law (33/1), Hector Javilex (40/1), Mill Green (40/1), Bold Endeavour (50/1), Prairie Dancer (50/1), Flight Deck (80/1)
There is more to come from CLEATUS POOLAW, who has a profile not too dissimilar to that of Delta Work, successful as a novice in this for connections back in 2018, and with this stiffer test sure to suit he's taken to come out on top. The Leopardstown handicap Gaoth Chuil won at Christmas often throws up the winner of this and she's a big player. Cuthbert Dibble and 2021 Golden Miller-winner Chantry House are a couple of the other leading contenders.
Previous Winners
Prize Money
1st: £56,270.002nd: £21,200.003rd: £10,610.004th: £5,300.005th: £2,660.006th: £1,330.007th: £660.008th: £340.00
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