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Handicap | Hurdle | 2m 3f 29y
Grasshopper Time
Difficult to be confident about any of these but GRASSHOPPER TIME has less to prove than most arriving on the back of 2 solid efforts over hurdles and a return to a sharper test may see him get off the mark. Gms Prince has the form to be in the mix but remains a maiden as a 10-year-old. Of the rest, Carlton and Buxted Reel could both have more to offer now stepped up in trip, with Pertemps Diamond one to note for support now handicapping over a longer trip on second start for Olly Murphy.
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- 8Grasshopper TimeJ: Harry BannisterT: Alex Hales344P-23Age 73/13/110/3
- OR: 87
- EQ: Tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 47
Remain a maiden but arrives in good form, placing for the second consecutive start when third at Stratford (22f) last month, going with plenty of zest but not quite seeing out the trip as well as the pair who beat him. Should give a good account over this sharper test.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosStratford-on-avon2m 6f 7yGood to Firm (Good in places)Hurdle3/7Southwell2m 4f 88yGoodHurdle2/9Bangor-on-dee2m 1f 77yHeavyChasepu/8Plumpton1m 7f 195ySoft (Heavy in places)Hurdle4/7Uttoxeter1m 7f 168ySoftHurdle4/11- 4Buxted ReelJ: Stan SheppardT: Tom Lacey64-343Age 67/2
- OR: 92
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 50
Fair 14f winner on the all-weather final start last year and has remained in good heart this season, shaping with promise in a couple of 2m handicap hurdles prior to finishing a close third back on the Flat at Doncaster (14f) last month. Could be suited by this longer trip back over hurdles.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosDoncaster1m 6f 115yGood (Good to Firm in places)Flat3/8Worcester2mGood (Good to Firm in places)Hurdle3/6Market Rasen2m 125yGoodHurdle4/8Stratford-on-avon2m 70yGood (Good to Firm in places)Hurdle3/7Chelmsford City1m 6fStandardFlat1/7- 2CarltonJ: Alex ChadwickT: James Owen874-137Age 59/29/24/1
- OR: 93
- EQ: Cheekpieces
- Days Since Last Run: 12
Much improved for current yard, successful 5 times on Flat before winning on handicap hurdle debut at Southwell in June. Disappointed on latest hurdles start but has performed creditably on the Flat since and he may get back on track now stepped up in trip on return to hurdles.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosPontefract2m 1f 27yGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat2/4Yarmouth1m 6f 17yGood to SoftFlat2/6Uttoxeter1m 7f 168yGoodHurdle7/14Worcester2mGoodHurdle3/7Southwell1m 7f 182yGoodHurdle1/4- 7Pertemps DiamondJ: Sean BowenT: Olly Murphy6P8/7Age 613/213/26/1
- OR: 89
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 35
Showed some ability in bumpers but low-key start over hurdles for previous connections and again finished well-held on debut for Olly Murphy at Uttoxeter (15.8f, 11/1) last month. Likely needed the run that day and interesting to see if market vibes are more positive upped in trip on handicap debut.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosUttoxeter1m 7f 168yGoodHurdle7/8Warwick2m 3fGoodHurdle8/14Market Rasen2m 4f 139yGood to Soft (Soft in places)Hurdlepu/6Haydock Park1m 7f 144yGoodBumper6/7Warwick2mGood (Good to Soft in places)Bumper6/11- 5StilettoJ: Miss Roisin LeechT: Sophie Leech7UF-715Age 78/19/1
- OR: 89
- EQ: Cheekpieces
- Days Since Last Run: 25
Capitalised on a career-low mark when winning under a strong Sean Bowen ride at Newton Abbot (18.5f) on second start for new yard but was well held off his revised mark over the same C&D last month. Went with little encouragement back on the Flat last time and may come up short returned to hurdles.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosLingfield Park1m 4fStandardFlat9/12Newton Abbot2m 2f 110yGood (Good to Firm in places)Hurdle5/7Newton Abbot2m 2f 110yGood (Good to Firm in places)Hurdle1/8Warwick2m 3fGoodHurdle7/9Lingfield Park1m 7f 169yStandardFlat10/11- 6Justice RollJ: Caoilin QuinnT: Gary & Josh Moore368-Age 48/18/115/2
- OR: 93
- EQ: Hood
- Days Since Last Run: 22
A fair 13f winner on the Flat in France who showed an aptitude for hurdling when third on debut in this sphere at Kempton last season. Didn't build on that in subsequent qualifying runs and while he's made little impact on two Flat starts this year, he's worth a market check now sent handicapping.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosSandown Park1m 1f 209yGood (Good to Firm in places)Flat5/6Epsom Downs1m 4f 6yGood to FirmFlat6/7Newbury2m 69ySoft (Good to Soft in places)Hurdle8/9Warwick2mGoodHurdle6/6Kempton Park2mGoodHurdle3/6- 9Gms PrinceJ: Robert DunneT: Sarah Hollinshead3F5-373Age 1011/111/110/1
- OR: 81
- EQ: Tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 40
Remains a maiden aged 10 but has largely been in good form this season. Wasn't disgraced when third at Stratford (18.7f) last month, pulling clear of the fourth who ran well subsequently. Entitled to be in the mix in this sort of company.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosStratford-on-avon2m 2f 148yGoodHurdle3/9Market Rasen2m 125yGoodHurdle7/8Market Rasen2m 125yGoodHurdle3/9Market Rasen2m 2f 140yGoodHurdle5/11Market Rasen2m 2f 140yGood (Good to Soft in places)HurdleF/5- 12For You BuzzJ: Adam WedgeT: Evan Williams38P4-55Age 412/112/111/1
- OR: 79
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 43
Maiden was well-backed but couldn't better previous efforts when fifth on penultimate run at Newton Abbot (16.8f) and he fared no better upped in trip at Worcester (20f) last month. Needs to step forward on what he's shown so far.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosWorcester2m 4fGood (Good to Firm in places)Hurdle5/8Newton Abbot2m 167yGood (Good To Firm in places)Hurdle5/10Newton Abbot2m 167yHeavyHurdle4/8Stratford-on-avon2m 70yGood (Good to Soft in places)Hurdlepu/10Hereford2m 53yGoodHurdle8/9- 3DreamweaverJ: Luke ScottT: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie InsoleFAge 914/112/1
- OR: 93
- EQ: Cheekpieces
- Days Since Last Run: 36
Fairly useful winner at 14f on Flat in 2021 but was unable to replicate that form over hurdles for current connections the following season. Would have finished well held bar for falling 3 out on his return from nearly 3 years off at Worcester last month. Improvement to find in first-time headgear.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosWorcester2m 4fGoodHurdleF/12Uttoxeter2m 7f 70yGoodHurdle8/16Stratford-on-avon2m 2f 148yGoodHurdle2/9Worcester2mGoodHurdle2/7Southwell2m 4f 88yGoodHurdle4/8- 13SlemishJ: K. BroganT: Laura Horsfall5880-Age 416/116/114/1
- OR: 78
- EQ: Cheekpieces
- Days Since Last Run: 170
Down the field sole outing in bumpers and well held over hurdles to date. Now tried in cheekpieces over a longer trip on handicap debut but is difficult to make a case for unless the market hints at improvement.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosHuntingdon1m 7f 171yGood (Good to Soft in places)Hurdle10/11Huntingdon1m 7f 171yGood to Soft (Good in places)Hurdle8/12Sedgefield2m 3f 188yGood to SoftHurdle8/11Ffos Las1m 7f 182yHeavy (Soft in places)Bumper5/6- 11MacmollyJ: Richie McLernonT: Jonjo & A.J. O'Neill60/47P-Age 622/122/125/1
- OR: 76
- EQ: Tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 364
Brought along gradually in maiden hurdles but was well beaten on handicap debut at this course (21.8f) in August last year, seemingly more to it than the longer trip. Has had wind surgery in the interim and the betting should guide expectations on reappearance.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosFontwell Park2m 5f 164yGoodHurdlepu/13Worcester2mGoodHurdle7/11Uttoxeter1m 7f 168ySoft (Good to Soft in places)Hurdle4/7Market Rasen2m 125yGood to SoftHurdle10/11Wetherby2mSoftBumper6/8- 10Across The OceanJ: Mr Joseph StevensonT: Tracey Leeson4P970-PAge 640/140/133/1
- OR: 81
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 40
Maiden lost his way in Ireland for Gavin Cromwell and offered little when pulled-up on stable debut last month. Questions to answer now.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosStratford-on-avon2m 2f 148yGoodHurdlepu/9Downpatrick2m 1f 165yGoodHurdle11/14Downpatrick2m 1f 165yGoodHurdle7/14Roscommon1m 7f 142yGoodHurdle9/16Tramore2m 50yGood to YieldingHurdlepu/16- 1Mayday GamesJ: Brendan PowellT: Clare Ellam/4P0PP-Age 650/150/166/1
- OR: 95
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 196
Maiden lost his way for Paul Gilligan in Ireland and has been pulled-up on both starts for current connections. Plenty to prove returning from 6 months off.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosFakenham2m 7f 95yGoodHurdlepu/6Uttoxeter2m 3f 207ySoft (Good to Soft in places)Hurdlepu/9Tipperary2m 4f 90yYielding (Good in places)Hurdle14/18Sligo2m 4f 162yGood (Good to Yielding in places)Hurdlepu/13Ballinrobe2m 5f 77yGood to Yielding (Yielding in places)Hurdle4/14- 14Sweet SereneJ: Tabitha WorsleyT: Georgie Howell456-860Age 566/150/1
- OR: 74
- EQ: Tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 44
Remains with little form, well beaten from out of the handicap (again 8 lb out of the weights here) when twelfth of 16 in a handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (23.3f, good) 44 days ago. Best to look elsewhere.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosUttoxeter2m 7f 70yGoodHurdle12/16Worcester2mGood (Good to Firm in places)Hurdle6/9Stratford-on-avon2m 70yGoodHurdle8/8Hereford2m 3f 147yGoodHurdle6/6Exeter2m 161yGood to Firm (Good in places)Hurdle5/5