8.20pm The Bet At racingtv.com Maiden Hurdle

The Bet At Racingtv.com Maiden Hurdle Race (Class 4) (Gbb Race)

TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2m 70yds)

for maiden four yrs old and upwards Total race value £9200 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3839; Second £1920; Third £960; Fourth £480. (Penalty Value £5010.32)

SEE PAGE 30 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.

O OWNER T TRAINER B BREEDER S SPONSOR

No./Horse FORM Age st lb Jockey

1 CREWS PITCH (GB) (13) 2/4P-P52 D 6 11 4

B g Dr Massini (IRE) - Baile Dubh (IRE) O Miss J. Short Br Mr J. McGrath & Miss S. Wilson

T Ryan Potter, Sellack GREY, PINK stars, GREY sleeves and cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Acquitted himself well on yard debut when close second of 8 in novice at Uttoxeter (15.8f) on hurdles bow 13 days ago. This looks tougher but can’t be ruled out. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating - MICHEAL NOLAN

2 LARUSSO (IRE) (19)

Ch g Doyen (IRE) - Muckle Flugga (IRE) O The Larusso Partnership

2360-42 5 11 4

Br Stephen Nolan

T Stuart Edmunds, Newport Pagnell S Science Supplements

WHITE, BLACK stars, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, BLACK cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Posted best effort yet over hurdles (albeit several flights were omitted) when second of 12 in novice at Uttoxeter (15.8f) 19 days ago. Claims if building on that here. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 99 CIARAN GETHINGS

3 THE PLUMBER (IRE) (22) P/P42-52 5 11 4

Ch g Shirocco (GER) - Fleur (GER) O Racing To Profit Syndicate

Br Mrs Maryrose Kehoe T Amy Murphy, Newmarket S Amy Murphy Racing Ltd DARK GREEN, YELLOW star, YELLOW sleeves, DARK GREEN stars and cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Had run of race when second of 8 in novice hurdle at Southwell (15.8f, good) on hurdles bow 22 days ago, no match for winner. May do better yet, however. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating - JACK QUINLAN

4 BARENBOIM (GB) (37) 34 4 10 13

B g Golden Horn - Labise (IRE) O Richard D.A. Hames & Mark Russell

Br Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham S bresbet ltd DARK BLUE, WHITE star, WHITE and DARK BLUE diabolo on sleeves, DARK BLUE cap, WHITE star.

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful maiden handicapper on the Flat who has run respectably both starts in this sphere, latest when fourth of 5 in novice hurdle at Fakenham (16f) 37 days ago. Warrants respect. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 104 PADDY BRENNAN

5 FOUNTAIN CROSS (GB) (22) 3 4 10 13

B g Muhaarar - Infamous Angel O Mr Denis Barry Br Glebe Farm Stud

T Alan King, Barbury Castle S Hare Group Ltd

RED, WHITE hoops and armlets, hooped cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful handicapper on Flat (stays 1 1/4m) winning twice in March. Below that level when third on Southwell hurdles bow (15.8f) earlier this month but is entitled to progress. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating - TOM CANNON

6 PATIENT DREAM (FR) (42) 20403-3 BF 4 10 13

B g Al Kazeem - Parnell’s Dream O More Turf Racing Br Mr David Aykroyd & Mme Vimy Aykroyd T Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerrie, Malpas S Swansway, Smartplanner MAROON, YELLOW chevron, LIGHT BLUE sleeves.

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful on the Flat and has shown a fair bit over hurdles, making the frame again when third at Huntingdon (15.8f) last month. Should give another good account. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 103 HENRY BROOKE

7 REAMS OF LOVE (GB) (19) 00-5 4 10 13

B g Frankel - Night of Light (IRE) O Mr George Houghton

Br Niarchos Family T D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green S Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd BLACK, BEIGE and BLACK check sleeves, BLACK and WHITE quartered cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair performer on the Flat for Mark Johnston, winner of Bath handicap in September. Sold for £22,000 and showed first form over timber when fifth at Uttoxeter (15.8f) earlier this month. Further improvement needed to take a hand here, though. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 86 KIELAN WOODS

8 INAJIFFY (IRE) (72)

B m Mahler - Spirit of Clanagh (IRE) O Mrs Julie Lloyd

00/05///5- 9 10 11

Br Mr P. J. Cummins T Tristan Davidson, Carlisle S Jewson Limited DARK BLUE, LIGHT BLUE disc, LIGHT BLUE and DARK BLUE halved sleeves, ROYAL BLUE and LIGHT BLUE quartered cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Returning from very long absence when well-beaten fifth of 8 in novice hurdle at Market Rasen in April. Best watched. Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating -

HARRY REED

9 GOLD WING (GB) (10)

B f Golden Horn - Aviacion (BRZ) O Mr Nic Allen T Milton Harris, Warminster Br Godolphin S bresbet ltd

4 10 6

ROYAL BLUE, WHITE sash, RED cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on the Flat. Market likely best guide to expectations on hurdles bow. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating -

MITCHELL BASTYAN

10 ONE LAST DANCE (IRE) (35)

B f Camelot - Controversy O Mr Bill Bailey Br Mr Andrew McNally

4 10 6

T Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton S Merribelle Stable Llc DARK GREEN, ORANGE diamond, diamonds on sleeves, DARK GREEN cap, ORANGE diamond.

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winner on level for Richard Hughes. Makes jumps debut for new yard and is worth a check in the market. Tongue strap on for first time. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating - LILLY PINCHIN (3)

Number of Declared Runners 10................................................................................................(Exacta)

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 10. Hood worn by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 6. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 8.

T H E R E S U L T . . .

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2021: BUTTE MONTANA (IRE) 6 11 4 Paddy Brennan 11-8 (Fergal O’Brien) 12 ran

RACE

PLAY SMARTER

BETTING FORECAST:

7-2 Patient Dream (FR), 9-2 Fountain Cross (GB), 5-1 Barenboim (GB), 13-2 Larusso (IRE), The Plumber (IRE), 14-1 Crews Pitch (GB), 20-1 One Last Dance (IRE), 25-1 Reams of Love (GB), 28-1 Gold Wing (GB), 100-1 Inajiffy (IRE)

RACE SUMMARY:

Preference is for LARUSSO, who offered more at Uttoxeter last time and remains low mileage in this sphere. Patient Dream and Fountain Cross head the list of dangers.

1-2-3:

1.LARUSSO (IRE) 2.PATIENT DREAM (FR) 3.FOUNTAIN CROSS

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