No/Draw/Horse (days since last run)
Age colour sex, Sire - Dam (Damsire)
Form/Owner(s)
Wearing Details
Weight/Penalty Offical Rating
Forecast Price* Jockey/ Trainer
1Forest Rhythm (IRE)
(30J)
8 b g Great Palm (USA) - Eurythmic (Pharly (FR)) 133670- New Forest Racing Partnership Blinkers
11-12
100
50/1
A Thornton
J W Mullins
He has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 2f on good to firm and soft ground. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Henry Hook when 12th of 17 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Wincanton over 2m 6f (good) last month.
2The Darling Boy (GB)
(174J)
7 b g Medicean - Silver Top Hat (USA) (Silver Hawk) 2P/3213- Mrs Doone Hulse Tongue strap, Cheek pieces
11-12
100
7/2
P J Brennan
T R George
Successful in two chases at 2m and 2m 5f on good to firm and good to soft ground. Third of 7 behind Qualitee beaten 20l at 3-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Uttoxeter over 2m (good to soft) in November last year.
3Charles (GB)
(56J)
6 b g Loup Sauvage (USA) - Broom Isle (Damister) P/40328- Mr T Rowe Cheek pieces
11-7
95
6/1
J M Maguire
K C Bailey
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good ground. Well beaten at 11-4 behind Carlitos Spirit when eighth of 9 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Market Rasen over 2m 1f (good) in March.
4Seventh Hussar (GB)
(8J)
6 b g Alflora (IRE) - Shuil Do (IRE) (Be My Native (USA)) 50/90P-F Mr M E R Allsopp
11-7
95
14/1
D Elsworth
Miss H C Knight
Unplaced in all eight starts. Fell at the 5th when 16-1 over this course and distance (soft) in a chase won by Opera Og earlier this month on his latest outing.
5Red Jester (GB)
(379J)
11 b g Thowra (FR) - Red Ebrel (IRE) (Red Sunset) 5322/25- Mr D W E Coombs
11-6
94
10/1
A Glassonbury
Mrs L J Young
Winner of five chases at 2m on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 9-1 behind Ethiopia when fifth of 10 on his latest outing in a chase here over 3m (good to firm) in May last year.
6Phar Again (IRE)
(57J)
9 b g Beneficial - Phar From Men (IRE) (Phardante (FR)) P254P2- B And S Vaughan Visor, Tongue strap
11-5
93
9/2
Nick Scholfield
Miss C Dyson
He has won three chases from 2m to 2m 4f on good to soft and heavy ground. Beaten 1 3/4l by Tooka when second of 5 at 13-2 on his latest outing in a chase over this course and distance (good) in March.
7Haka Dancer (USA)
(231F, 20J)
9 b g War Chant (USA) - Safe Return (USA) (Mr Prospector (USA)) 52433-4 Mr D Birch Cheek pieces
11-4
92
14/1
Miss H Bethell (7)
P A Kirby
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on firm ground, but that win was over three years ago. Well beaten at 2-1jt-fav behind Arumun when last of 4 on his latest outing in a chase at Southwell over 2m (soft) earlier this month.
8Turbo Shandy (GB)
(775F, 3J)
9 b g Piccolo - Carn Maire (Northern Prospect (USA)) 6F452-4 The Beefeaters Cheek pieces
11-2
90
15/2
R Flint
J L Flint
He has won a hurdle race and two chases from 2m to 2m 2f on good to firm and soft ground. Finished 12l behind Tempting Paradise when fourth of 9 at 6-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Uttoxeter over 2m (good) earlier this month.
9Roc De Guye (FR)
(7J)
7 b g Video Rock (FR) - Kasibelle De Guye (FR) (Scooter Bleu (IRE)) 4P233-3 S Crawley, T Crawley Cheek pieces
10-13
87
13/2
T J Murphy
H J Evans
Successful in two chases at 2m on good and good to soft ground. Third of 11 behind Sonic Anthem beaten 8l at 7-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Southwell over 2m 4f (good) earlier this month.
10Beauchamp Viking (GB)
(6F, 28J)
8 b g Compton Admiral - Beauchamp Jade (Kalaglow) 1/42325- Mrs Maureen Emery Tongue strap
10-13
87
20/1
C Bolger
S C Burrough
Successful in two chases at 2m on good to firm ground. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Todareistodo when fifth of 8 on his latest NH outing in a chase over this course and distance (soft) last month.
11Duke Of Stradone (IRE)
(14J)
12 b g Beneficial - Thethingtodo (Kambalda) P6334-P Mr Roy D Green Tongue strap, Cheek pieces
10-10
84
50/1
A Merriam (3)
N B King
A winner of a chase at 3m on good to firm ground, but that win was over five years ago. Pulled up at the last when 50-1 at Fakenham over 2m 5f (soft) in a chase won by Phoenix Des Mottes earlier this month on his latest outing.
12Devils River (IRE)
(2486F, 28J)
10 b g Anabaa (USA) - Riviere Du Diable (USA) (Irish River (FR)) 95424P- Lloyd & Linda Cheek pieces
10-10
84
12/1
A Tinkler
Mrs A E Brooks
He has won a hurdle race and two chases at 2m on good to firm and soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Pulled up at the last when 13-2 over this course and distance (soft) in a chase won by Todareistodo last month on his latest outing.
13Guns of Love (IRE)
(10J)
10 b g Lord Of Appeal - Golden Seekers (Manado) 2F647-3 Whoops 72!
10-2
76
12/1
C Poste
R Dickin
He has won three chases at 2m on good and good to soft ground. Third of 10 behind Oran Flyer beaten 9l at 10-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Warwick over 2m (good to soft) earlier this month.
Race Verdict
The Darling Boy was in good heart towards the end of last year and he would have solid claims here if returning to action at the top of his game. Phar Again finished runner-up over this C&D last time and he has a chance on that form but, in a tricky opener, the one to be on could be the strong-travelling ROC DE GUYE. He has been performing with credit of late, is on his last winning mark and this test should suit. Turbo Shandy is also worthy of consideration.
Selection: Roc De Guye
Danger: Turbo Shandy
Alternative: The Darling Boy
* These are prices forecast by PA Sport Ltd. and are to be used only as a guide to the betting market.
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