Hereford

20th Dec

Hereford [20th Dec 13:03]

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Flash In The PanHarry Kimber - Kathy Turner3-P137	7/2
50-1 winner over C&D in October and proved that was no fluke when third on his return visit (both on good ground), it was at Warwick and the ground was soft when below par a month ago, granted suitable conditions he could have a part to play.
GlengollyC Gethings - Billy AprahamianUP54-4	4/1
14-race maiden who is now exposed in handicaps over a range of trips, the tongue-tie is new but others appeal more.
Johnny BoyNed Fox (5) - Miss V Williams/764-7	6/1
Lightly raced 6yo who was a weak 12-1 chance on handicap debut and ended up tailed off (2m7f, soft), that leaves him with a lot to prove.
Shorten SassyShane Quinlan (3) - Mrs M RowleyU84-26	7/1
Low mileage but beaten 10l and 27l in her two handicaps at about this distance, has to step up.
WoodythewoodpeckerConor Ring - Evan Williams94-357	8/1
0-6 over hurdles and beaten 30l and 25l in two handicaps over shorter trips, breeding offers hope for him staying this far and no surprise to see him post his best form yet.
Call Your BluffCameron Johnstone-Baker (10) - Miss E C Lavelle305-78	8/1
Has finished tailed off in 2m5f/2m4f handicaps in his two runs for Emma Lavelle, there's stamina in his pedigree so this far could suit, but he wouldn't be the percentage play.
Bredon Hill DartLucy Gardner - Mrs S Gardner03-P1P	9/1
Sole win came at Newton Abbot (3m2f, good to soft) in June off 5lb lower, heavy ground shouldn't have bothered him when tailed off at Fontwell (2m5f) and he's looking hard to predict.
Pooley's PromiseMurray Dodd (7) - R Potter5P-145	9/1
28-1 winner over 3m at Ffos Las in May when 4lb lower, didn't run badly next time and soft ground perhaps didn't suit after a break at Leicester, where she was also back at 2m4f.
Neptune HouseK Brogan - L Horsfall884-P6	12/1
Insufficient promise in his qualifying runs to believe he'll be the answer on handicap debut, first run beyond about 2m4f.
Locked OnLorcan Williams - Jack Jones6705/6	16/1
No more than minor promise thus far at up to 2m5f but he could improve for this longer trip on handicap debut, market helpful.
After MidnightLiam Harrison - J S Smith/77-78	33/1
Has no obvious form claims and has contested two handicaps, unraced beyond 2m5f and she's 3lb out of the weights.

Hereford [20th Dec 13:38]

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Ten Ten TwentyJamie Brace (5) - D J Jeffreys/2112-	9/2
Dual 2m4f hurdle winner in summer 2024 (good/soft) and reverts to this code after finishing third off lowly Flat mark last month, no surprise if he features.
Inion TiogairJoe Anderson (3) - G Harris84-225	9/2
Runner-up on first two starts this season, latterly at Doncaster (2m, good to soft, front pair clear), disappointing odds-on favourite at Ludlow (2m, good to soft, raced too freely) soon afterwards and now 4lb higher but still features prominently in calculations.
FamosoStan Sheppard - M Sheppard640P75	11/2
Six-time chase winner (good/good to soft, twice here), reverts to hurdling on a tempting mark but has been out of form this autumn and needs to turn a corner.
Bluenose BelleFinn Lambert (3) - R T Phillips431-12	6/1
Came good with two good-ground wins in the spring (2m1f/2m) and battled on well for second (no threat to winner) at Ludlow (2m, good) last month after a break, may not be ideally suited by the slower ground here.
East End GirlC Gethings - A Ralph3/44-6	13/2
2-13 over hurdles, the latter win gained over C&D (good, also effective on soft) in 2023, ran well to a point at Ludlow (2m, good) last month, after a long layoff, and has good claims here if that outing did her good.
ChevingtonTom Broughton (5) - A Ralph648/2-	9/1
Unexposed after only four hurdling starts but absent since finishing second in good-ground Ludlow novice in spring 2024, considered only if attracting market support.
No GuaranteeJames Turner (5) - A Gibbons363891	10/1
Well beaten on first two stable starts but caused 33-1 shock in Ludlow claimer (2m, good to soft) this month, it's tricky to gauge what that form is worth, though, or whether he'll be in the same mood here.
DaanyLorcan Williams - J Tickle/4d111-	12/1
Won his last three hurdle races, all from the front in summer 2024 (2m-2m1f, good-soft), but returned from layoff with three underwhelming Flat runs this summer/autumn and will need to be back in prime form here.
Make SunshineNed Fox (5) - R Potter43-36F	12/1
Fell on seasonal debut a week ago and is now 0-9 over hurdles, but ran big race from the front when third here (2m3f, good, also suited by soft) in March and is 4lb lower now, could have a say.
Times A WastinR T Dunne - A W Carroll345577	14/1
Ex-Irish maiden, made quite promising British debut for Fergal O'Brien in September, but two disappointing efforts followed, now with another new stable and the ground may be slower than he prefers.
New InventionToby Wynne - O Greenall & J Guerriero4-0P	14/1
Struggled in two novice hurdles this autumn, but his debut at Newcastle (2m1f, good to soft) in February was quite promising and he's open to improvement on this handicap debut, watch the betting.
Regal CavalierCharlie Hammond - M Young82-4	20/1
Belied huge odds when runner-up at Ludlow (2m, good to soft) in April, his second hurde run, but was below that form at Worcester in May and makes handicap debut after a seven-month absence, others preferred.
Jack The BossTheo Gillard - D McCain Jnr1-O5	20/1
Won chaotic junior hurdle at Wetherby (2m, good) in November 2024, but that form is not worth much and he was well beaten in a Sedgefied novice last month, remains unexposed but needs improvement on this handicap debut.
KotgarIsabel Williams - Evan WilliamsP6-647	25/1
Shaped well and made quite encouraging reappearance at Ffos Las in October, but was tailed off after racing too freely at Warwick (also 2m, good) last month and is now 0-7 over hurdles.
EzmerelldaShane Fenelon (5) - S-J Davies/4544-	40/1
Won Doncaster maiden (2m, good to soft) for Alan King last season but did not build upon that success, tailed off for new stable on latest outing in March and returns with a lot to prove.
Now Then WendyBenjamin Poste - S Cameron564-P8	50/1
0-6 over hurdles, made quite encouraging handicap debut at Huntingdon (2m, good) in March but both runs this season were very disappointing, tongue-tie now added.

Hereford [20th Dec 14:13]

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TheonewedreamofC J Todd - D Skelton54-212	3/1
Three good runs for new stable this autumn, including win at Exeter (3m, good) last month and close second in 15-runner Cheltenham contest (2m4f, good to soft) a week ago, respected.
KosasiempreCharlie Hammond - S EdmundsP43-71	10/3
Left disappointing seasonal debut behind when comfortably fending off Followango to score over C&D (good) last month, this race is much more competitive but recent 4lb rise does not look excessive and today's slower ground will also suit.
Alfie's PrincessDylan Johnston - S Thomas532/2-	4/1
Promising novice hurdler at about 2m4f in 2023-24 season and a creditable second on chasing debut at Ffos Las (2m5f, good to soft) last autumn, has fitness to prove after 433-day absence but is completely unexposed over this sort of trip, interesting.
Holloway QueenFreddie Gordon - N J Henderson114P-P	6/1
Made very promising start to hurdling career last season (wide-margin Listed winner) but was pulled up after running very poorly on last two appearances, latterly on last month's seasonal/handicap debut, leap of faith required to support her on this chasing debut.
Lady BalkoRian Corcoran (10) - D Pipe15P4-P	15/2
Competed hat-trick when keeping on too strongly for Lagonda in this race a year ago (good to soft), suffered slump in form afterwards and was pulled up in valuable Cheltenham race on last month's reappearance, but it still won't be a surprise if she's back on song today.
FollowangoIsabel Williams - Evan Williams24-222	8/1
Second to Kosasiempre over C&D (good) two starts ago and filled same position in both hurdle races this season (good to soft/soft), evidently in good nick but others look stronger in this competitive race.
MinniemumStan Sheppard - H D Daly21-512	10/1
3-6 over fences, the latest win gained in small field at Ludlow (3m1f, good) last month, gave good account when second (no match for easy winner) in Market Rasen Listed race (3m, good to soft) three weeks later, but recent 5lb rise probably demands more from her.
MalaitaToby Wynne - Mrs M Rowley5-6532	10/1
Back in good form on last couple of outings, more recently when second at Hexham (2m4f, good to soft) six weeks ago, remains on workable mark and still unexposed over this sort of trip, a possible.
LagondaShane Quinlan (3) - Miss V Williams1229-6	14/1
Runner-up to Lady Balko in this race 12 months ago and showed even better form after the turn of the year, probably needed last month's reappearance run and, from a workable mark, can be very dangerous if she responds well to first-time cheekpieces.
Musique De FeeJoshua Bryan - G Nicholls2-1312	16/1
Progressive over hurdles in first half of this year, with two her four wins gained here (3m1f, good), not disgraced when taking on useful rival in match race on chasing debut in October, but confidence in her would be higher on good ground.
Flowing CadenzaNed Fox (5) - Miss V Williams14/P-R	18/1
Won this race (when it was run as a series final) in 2022 but we haven't seen much of her in recent years, pulled up last December, after mammoth absence, and well beaten before last-fence refusal at Ludlow this month, current ability hard to gauge.

Hereford [20th Dec 14:48]

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MarsiacC Gethings - K Bailey & M Nicholls2-411	5/2
Comfortably made all in C&D (good) novice last month and now 2-3 over hurdles, faces tougher opposition on this handicap debut and ground any slower than good to soft will be new to him but, nevertheless, he's an obvious one for the shortlist.
Moveit Like MinnieJames Turner (5) - N & W Twiston-DaviesU4-235	7/2
Much more exposed than some of these, but gave very good account when placed in strong Ascot handicap (1m7f, good) last month and was unlucky to be badly hampered there on latest outing, remains on a workable mark and can make his presence felt.
Came From NowhereLorcan Williams - J Scott/33-32	4/1
Low-mileage 6yo who was creditable second on handicap debut at Wincanton (1m7f, good to soft) this month, could easily have more to offer over today's longer trip and the first-time tongue-tie is another possible source of improvement.
LorikoC J Todd - D Skelton32-332	8/1
Ex-French maiden who made the frame on all three starts for Dan Skelton this autumn, most recently when second of four in useful Ascot maiden (2m3f, good) last month, ought to be suited by the slower ground here and should have some improvement to come in handicaps.
Good To Be AliveR T Dunne - O Murphy145-2	8/1
Won Fairyhouse maiden (2m, heavy) for Gordon Elliott in February and kept on well for close second on last month's seasonal/stable/handicap debut at Huntingdon (2m, good to soft), this race is more competitive but he can improve over the longer trip.
LightningupourdaysJack Hogan - A Ralph/4213-	9/1
Delivered on earlier promise when winning on handicap debut at Uttoxeter last December and was placed off today's mark at Newbury (also 2m, soft) the following month, open to more improvement over longer trips this term but returns from 339-day absence in a warm race.
Time IntervalCharlie Maggs (5) - David Dennis112307	10/1
Won twice on good ground in the spring and is back on a workable mark now, but returned from break with two below-par runs this autumn (both on soft), others have much more appealing profiles.
WewillgowithplanbConor Ring - Evan Williams02PF-4	22/1
Returned to hurdling with very respectable fourth of six at Leicester (1m7f, soft) three weeks ago, after a layoff, might come on for the run but others in this line-up have stronger form and/or more potential.
Wellington ArchK Brogan - J & A O'Neill121213-	SP
In excellent form when last season in spring, winning 20-runner handicap at Aintree festival (2m4f, good to soft) before very creditable third of 16 at Punchestown festival (2m4f, yielding), not yet fully exposed, big player here if fully tuned up after break.

Hereford [20th Dec 15:23]

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Scott's LegacyJamie Brace (5) - N & W Twiston-DaviesFirst Race	2/1
£20,000 3yo, sixth foal, brother to point winner Lady Kloppenheim, dam unraced sister to winners Rocco (useful 2m-3m1f hurdle/chase) and Grangeclare Flight (bumper/2m6f hurdle), his yard won this bumper in 2019 and 2020.
Twenties IconJoe Anderson (3) - Kieran Burke5	6/1
Unraced for Andrew Balding, also hooded at Wincanton (good) and stuck to his guns to finish just over 6l off the winner, could improve on that.
SilvereenStan Sheppard - H D Daly4	6/1
Half-sister to French 2m4f cross-country chase winner Alinehowe, 14-1 at Ludlow and showed some ability in finishing fourth of the eight runners, beaten at about 11l, can improve on that.
Red MetalLily Pinchin - Miss H C KnightFirst Race	13/2
24,000euros yearling, second foal, dam made frame in French 2m2f-2m3f hurdles, trainer had an Ascot bumper winner earlier in the campaign.
Upton's Mighty OakLuke Scott (3) - Dr R Newland & J InsoleFirst Race	8/1
First foal, dam useful 2m3f-3m hurdle/chase winner, half-sister to useful 2m3f-3m4f hurdle/chase winner The Bay Oak, stable 2-7 in bumpers this season so could be interesting.
Plan De StanBenjamin Poste - T SymondsFirst Race	9/1
19,000euros foal, sixth foal, half-brother to winners Brother Pat (2m5f-3m3f chase), Bathgate (1m7f/2m1f hurdle), Connect The Dots (bumper) and Keep It Real (2m5f cross-country chase), dam French 10.5f winner, stable won this with a newcomer 12 months ago.
MilladyToby Wynne - Mrs M RowleyFirst Race	10/1
£11,000 3yo, fourth foal, half-sister to 2m2f hurdle winner The Nagger Reidy, dam 7.4f-2m4f Flat and useful 2m4f-3m hurdle winner, would need to see some confidence behind her.
Simply DashingC Gethings - A RalphFirst Race	16/1
Fifth foal out of a 7f winner and sister to Group-placed 6f 2yo winner Heart Focus, sire is a strong influence for stamina, stable has bumper winners.
CribbinsJoshua Bryan - J A OsborneFirst Race	18/1
Trainer-owned newcomer from a Flat-geared yard that's 0-5 in bumpers in recent seasons, wouldn't be a certain stayer on pedigree.
Monsieur FernandJames Davies - O SignyFirst Race	28/1
Third foal out of an unraced half-sister to 1m4f/15.5f Flat and 2m2f chase winner Toska Du Reponnet, stable's winner of this in 2021 had the benefit of a run, but worth checking in the betting.
Roi Des DiamantsLewis Stones (3) - Deborah ColeFirst Race	50/1
Third foal, dam French 2m3f hurdle/chase winner, half-sister to French 2m1f/2m3f hurdle winner Thenac, stable 1-11 in bumpers recent seasons and cheekpieces are fitted from the outset.
ReceiptR T Dunne - T Ellis—	80/1
This might be an easier race than at Aintree but he was completely tailed off (22-1, good to soft).

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