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Handicap | Hurdle | 3m 58y
Minella Emperor
MINELLA EMPEROR has shaped well on all 3 completed starts over hurdles and surely has an even bigger performance in him now tackling 3m for the first time under a fully-fledged rider. Last-time-out scorers Gwennie May Star and Nurse Susan head up the opposition in an intriguing staying handicap.
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E/W Terms: 1/4 odds first 3
Last available win price
- 2Nurse SusanJ: Harry SkeltonT: Dan Skelton/09-911Age 96/16/111/2
- OR: 140
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 42
Back-to-back winner during 2023/24 campaign and firmly back in the groove this season, supplementing her Cheltenham handicap success in 6-runner listed event at Sandown (19.8f) last month. Reverts to handicap company off a much higher mark than previously but further progress possible at this trip.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosSandown Park2m 3f 178yGood (Good to Soft in places)Hurdle1/6Cheltenham2m 4f 56yGood to SoftHurdle1/9Carlisle2m 3f 218ySoft (Good to Soft in places)Hurdle9/11Ayr2m 5f 91yGood to SoftHurdle9/10Cheltenham2m 4f 56yGood to SoftHurdle11/24- 7Minella EmperorJ: Donagh MeylerT: Emmet Mullins, Ireland351P432Age 76/111/25/1
- OR: 129
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 27
Fairly useful bumper winner who has shaped with plenty of encouragement all 3 completed starts over hurdles, including when second in 6-runner event at Thurles (22f) latest. Into handicaps now and interesting with fully-fledged rider taking over in the saddle on this first try at 3m.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosThurles2m 6fYieldingHurdle2/6Limerick2m 5f 80ySoft to HeavyHurdle3/13Clonmel2m 3f 97yHeavyHurdle4/18Thurles1m 7f 169yYielding (Yielding to Soft in places)Hurdlepu/16Cork2m 3fGood (Good to Yielding in places)Bumper1/7- 5Doughmore BayJ: Gavin SheehanT: Emma Lavelle227/3P2Age 88/18/115/2
- OR: 132
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 27
Built on reappearance promise at the second attempt when ½-length second of 15 to reopposing Go To War in handicap hurdle at Windsor (24f, soft) 27 days ago, deserving extra credit having conceded first run. Must enter calculations.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosWindsor3mSoftHurdle2/15Cheltenham3m 1f 56yGood to SoftChasepu/8Windsor3mGood to SoftHurdle3/5Ayr3m 70ySoft (Good To Soft In Places)Hurdle7/10Haydock Park3m 58ySoft (Good to Soft in places)Hurdle2/12- 11Champagne ChicJ: Lorcan WilliamsT: Jeremy Scott140-621Age 68/18/19/1
- OR: 124
- EQ: Cheekpieces
- Days Since Last Run: 30
Produced a career best when winning 10-runner handicap hurdle at Wincanton (24.7f, heavy) 30 days ago, suited by emphasis on stamina. Nudged up 6 lb.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosWincanton3m 150yHeavy (Soft in places)Hurdle1/10Chepstow2m 7f 131yGood to Soft (Soft in places)Hurdle2/11Exeter2m 7f 25yGoodHurdle6/14Perth2m 47yGood to Soft (Good in places)Hurdle14/14Fontwell Park2m 1f 162ySoft (Heavy in Places)Hurdle4/4- 9Go To WarJ: Brian HughesT: Nicky Henderson83P-5P1Age 88/18/19/1
- OR: 126
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 27
Progressive novice for Fergal O'Brien who got back on track with his chasing career quickly shelved with victory in 15-runner handicap at Windsor (3m) last month, seen to good effect under a sound tactical ride. Remains unexposed as a stayer but circumstances unlikely to be so favourable here.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosWindsor3mSoftHurdle1/15Wincanton3m 1f 30yGood to Soft (Good in places)Chasepu/7Kempton Park3mGood (Good to Soft in places)Chase5/7Newbury3m 52yGood to Soft (Good in places)Hurdlepu/6Newbury2m 4f 118ySoftHurdle3/11- 8Off The JuryJ: James BowenT: Mickey Bowen3R2-322Age 79/18/1
- OR: 128
- EQ: Tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 37
Posted some useful efforts in defeat for Alan King last term, notably when second in EBF Final at Sandown. Changed hands for £250,000 after and placed all 3 starts for new yard, latterly in 12-runner maiden at Ffos Las (20f). One to consider in a first-time tongue strap (also had a breathing op).DateCourseDistGoingTypePosFfos Las2m 4fSoftHurdle2/12Ascot2m 5f 146ySoft (Good to Soft in places)Hurdle2/12Ascot2m 5f 146yGood (Good to Soft in places)Hurdle3/5Sandown Park2m 3f 173yGood to Soft (Good in places)Hurdle2/16Wetherby3m 26ySoft (Good to Soft in places)Hurdlero/12- 16Gwennie May StarJ: Sean BowenT: Olly MurphyP-35141Age 69/19/18/1
- OR: 115
- EQ: Cheekpieces
- Days Since Last Run: 22
Made it 2 wins from 3 starts for new yard when landing 9-runner handicap hurdle (10/3) at Warwick (25f, soft) 22 days ago, rallying well from 2 out under good ride. Sneaks in at the foot of the weights and still relatively unexposed as a stayer.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosWarwick3m 1f 5yGood to Soft (Soft in places)Hurdle1/9Haydock Park3m 58yGood to Soft (Soft in places)Hurdle4/9Warwick3m 1f 5ySoft (Good to Soft in places)Hurdle1/9Bangor-on-dee2m 4f 72yGood (Good to Firm in places)Chase5/5Warwick2m 4fGood (Good to Firm in places)Chase3/4- 4Red Dirt RoadJ: Jonjo O'Neill Jr.T: Jonjo & A.J. O'Neill/511P-PAge 910/19/111/1
- OR: 136
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 14
Relished the step up in trip when bagging a major pot at Sandown (23.5f) last February. Pulled up both outings since, though did shape as if retaining ability on return latest. Remains to be seen which way he goes.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosSandown Park2m 7f 103yHeavyHurdlepu/11Uttoxeter2m 7f 70yGood to SoftHurdlepu/17Sandown Park2m 7f 98yHeavyHurdle1/13Aintree2m 4fSoft (Good to Soft in places)Hurdle1/9Carlisle2m 1fSoftHurdle5/8- 12Stone's ThrowJ: James DaviesT: Billy Aprahamian461-P11Age 611/19/110/1
- OR: 122
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 47
Got back on the up when scoring at Southwell in December and progressed again when following up in 5-runner event (3/1) at Doncaster (24.4f, good) later that month, well on top finish. More needed tackling a more competitive handicap in hat-trick bid, however.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosDoncaster3m 84yGood (Good to Soft in places)Hurdle1/5Southwell3m 60yGood to Soft (Soft in places)Hurdle1/7Bangor-on-dee2m 7f 32yGoodHurdlepu/8Uttoxeter2m 7f 70yGood (Good to Soft in places)Hurdle1/6Ludlow2m 5f 55yGood to Soft (Soft in places)Hurdle6/8- 6Cave CourtJ: Mr O. McGillT: Noel C. Kelly, Ireland214-720Age 911/114/112/1
- OR: 131
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 197
Dual winner over hurdles last season who is capable fresh, so needs considering back from a 6-month break.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosGalway2m 6f 111yGoodChase13/20Cartmel2m 5f 34yGood to Soft (Soft in places)Chase2/10Punchestown2m 3f 93yYieldingHurdle7/25Ayr2m 4f 110ySoftChase4/5Naas2m 2f 150ySoft to HeavyHurdle1/14- 3Chart TopperJ: B. HayesT: W. P. Mullins, Ireland122-63PAge 711/19/110/1
- OR: 139
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 112
Shaped well in handicaps at the Punchestown and Galway Festivals and easy to stick a line through his latest run at Cheltenham in October, pulling up after seemingly clipping heels after 3 out.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosCheltenham2m 7f 208yGood (Good to Soft in places)Hurdlepu/17Galway2m 6f 108yGoodHurdle3/19Punchestown2m 7f 110yYieldingHurdle6/23Ayr2m 4f 100yGood to Soft (Good in places)Hurdle2/3Kelso2m 2f 25yGood to SoftHurdle2/9- 1Stay Away FayJ: Freddie GingellT: Paul NichollsP0P-P82Age 912/112/111/1
- OR: 140
- EQ: Blinkers and tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 28
2023 Albert Bartlett winner who showed his first sign of life for a long time in first-time blinkers (retained here) when second in 10-runner handicap over C&D 4 weeks ago, clear of rest. Now has to back that up.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosHaydock Park3m 58yGood to SoftHurdle2/10Wincanton3m 150yGood to Soft (Good in places)Hurdle8/9Chepstow2m 7f 136yGood to Soft (Soft in places)Chasepu/9Aintree4m 2f 74yGood to SoftChasepu/34Cheltenham3m 1fGood to SoftChase11/24- 13Jupiter Des MottesJ: Danny McMenaminT: Nicky Richards1/126-9Age 712/112/114/1
- OR: 122
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 104
Bumper/hurdles winner who was underwhelming first time up over fences at Carlisle on reappearance in November. Has rejoined former yard ahead of this return to hurdling and remains unexposed.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosCarlisle2m 4f 198yGood to Soft (Soft in places)Chase9/12Perth2m 7f 207yGood to SoftHurdle6/14Ayr2m 4f 100ySoftHurdle2/5Newcastle2m 4f 62ySoftHurdle1/12Wetherby2mSoft (Heavy in places)Bumper1/13- 15Found A DiamondJ: S. R. MarkeyT: Ross O'Sullivan, Ireland-621513Age 612/114/116/1
- OR: 118
- EQ: Cheekpieces
- Days Since Last Run: 31
Showed improved form to resume winning ways on handicap debut at Navan (25f) in December. Ran at least as well from an 8 lb higher mark when third at Fairyhouse subsequently but again hinted at temperament.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosFairyhouse3mYielding (Yielding to Soft in places)Hurdle3/9Navan3m 1fSoft to HeavyHurdle1/13Thurles2m 6f 110yYielding (Yielding to Soft in places)Hurdle5/8Thurles2m 6f 96yGood (Good to Yielding in places)Hurdle1/11Cork2m 4f 100yGood (Good to Yielding in places)Hurdle2/8- 14ThanksforthehelpJ: Richie McLernonT: David Pipe43-1775Age 928/128/125/1
- OR: 122
- EQ: Blinkers and tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 28
Produced a career best to land a 25-runner handicap hurdle at Punchestown (19f, good to soft) last April. Yet to fire in 3 runs this season though, including in first-time blinkers at Ascot latest.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosAscot2m 3f 63ySoftHurdle5/10Windsor2m 4fGood (Good to Soft in places)Hurdle7/12Newbury3m 57yGood to SoftHurdle7/11Punchestown2m 3f 58yYieldingHurdle1/25Haydock Park2m 5f 50ySoftHurdle3/11- Non-Runners
- 10Serious ChatWithdrawnJ: Non RunnerT: Donald McCain1-21517Age 7
- OR: 125
- EQ: Cheekpieces
- Days Since Last Run: 44
NON RUNNER.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosMusselburgh2m 3f 171yGood to Soft (Good in places)Hurdle7/9Doncaster2m 3f 88ySoftHurdle1/7Bangor-on-dee2m 7f 32yGoodHurdle5/8Stratford-on-avon2m 6f 7yGood (Good to Firm in places)Hurdle1/6Warwick3m 1fGoodHurdle2/3